German Americans claim Roosevelt defeat hurts Roosevelt bid
German American leaders in New York say Roosevelt is beaten and that Hughes will win the Republican nomination. They argue Wilson gains support from anti German sentiment while German Americans back Hughes on Americanism and legal restraint on England.
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England
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Lusitania
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Dublin
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Hughes
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Teddy
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Meat cards begin Berlin rationing scheme for 12 ounce week
Berlin introduces meat cards as the new ration system. Each family receives four weeks of coupons totaling four daily allowances per week, with hotel guests limited to one coupon per day and up to four per week. The ration is fixed at 530 grams per person weekly and allows lamb, beef, veal, or pork.
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Italians Recapture Cengio Positions During Snowstorm Battles
Rome reports a series of Italian defensive successes in the Adige and Pasubio sectors. enemy columns were repulsed at Coni Zugna and Monte Cengio, with Italian artillery and infantry holding and boosting ground on Monte Cengio and along the Asiago plateau. Bombardment and raids occurred on Toblach Innichen railway, Ala Verona air raids wounded three, and Isonzo detachments continued raids.
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Ala
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Belgian Gains In Africa From Belgian War Office
Belgian forces in German East Africa have penetrated 125 miles into enemy territory since mid April. By late May our lines rested on the River Kagera with centers crossing the Akanjara and approaching Usumbura. Prisoners report German demoralization. a provisional Ruanda government has been formed, and Usumbura, capital of Urundi, lies on Lake Tanganyika.
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British deny larger ship losses in North Sea clash
London denies German claims of British battleship losses after the Skagerrak action. The admiralty says casualties were reported, sets out British ships involved, including Warspite and Birmingham, and notes German subs and destroyers suffered losses. The British press question the German statement and emphasize strategic aims of the expedition.
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German Fleet Claims Victory at Jutland
Berlin reports a major engagement off the Jutland coast on May 3 and 31, with German forces pursuing and engaging a British line. British losses allegedly exceed 100000 tons of modern ships, while Germany lists far lighter casualties and notes the Wiesbaden as the only truly modern German warship lost.
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Warspite Sinks German Cruisers in Jutland Duel
An officer recalls the battle from Devonport reporting how the Warspite joined the fight after the Warrior and other British cruisers engaged German light and battle cruisers. The Warspite disabled and sank multiple enemies, including two light cruisers and the lead battle cruiser, before the Warrior sank and was towed for ten hours. Admiral Thomas praised the Warspite crew for their crucial role.
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North Sea battle account notes seven torpedo attacks
A Malaya crew member story in The Daily Express recounts seven torpedo attacks by destroyers after darkness fell during the North Sea engagement.
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Witness Confirms Hindenburg Sinking by Allied Fire
A witness recalls seeing the Hindenburg and another large enemy warship keel over and sink after sustained attacks by Allied forces. He asserts decisive gunfire on the flagship, noting relentless salvos until torpedoes finished the ship. He is confident in the identification and awaits Admiral Jellicoe’s dispatch.
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Kaiser on flagship praises sea fighters
Berlin reports Emperor William on the Wilhelmshaven flagship addressing delegations from ships in the North Sea battle. He praised the fleet’s unity and duty, noting Germany’s history of facing superior enemies and the nation forged into one mass ready to act when needed.
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Meux Reveals Beatty Letter On Navy Resolve
Rear Admiral Sir Hedworth Meux, MP, reads a Beatty letter at a public meeting. Beatty praises Hood and asserts the battle cruiser fleet is alive with a big kick, regretting only the loss of gallant lives in the North Sea action.
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Kaiser Krupp Thanks Krupps After North Sea Battle
A London report summarizes a telegram from Essen in which Emperor Gustav Krupp expresses gratitude for Krupp artillery armor and ammunition, crediting their destructive power for the success in the North Sea battle. The message notes the battle day as a day of honor for the Krupps.
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Japanese Officer Lost Aboard Battle Cruiser Mary
Lieut Commander Chosuke Shimomura, a Japanese naval observer on the British battle cruiser Queen Mary, was lost with the ship when she was sunk in the Jutland engagement last week.
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Ships Names Concealed in German Losses Report
German press reports early losses in the Horn Reef battle with many ship names withheld. Capt. Lieut. Erich Werner is named as lost on the Pommern while other casualties are described vaguely as heroes for the Fatherland in the North Sea engagement.
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Death of Adrianople Defender Sjukri Pasha
Constantinople report confirms Sjukri Pasha, long commandant of Adrianople fortress, died after defending the fortress against Bulgarians from the fall until March 1913 when he surrendered to General Ivanoff. Greek protest to Allies announces Entente martial law proclamation in Saloniki.
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Saloniki
British First Line Broken At Ypres In Heavy Fighting
British forces near Ypres engaged in heavy combat with German troops between Hooke and the Ypres canal. Mines were exploded north of Hooge, German assaults repelled in other sectors, and Fort Vaux defender Ravynal awarded the Legion of Honor for his defense.
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Legion of Honor
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Crown Prince on Verdun in German War Letter
Crown Prince Frederick William writes from Davos that Verdun is the war’s most terrible front. He notes losses are frightful but asserts heavy sacrifices are required to reach the military objective from the German perspective.
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Iowa Rejects Suffrage in State Primaries
Unofficial returns show Iowa voters rejected the constitutional amendment for woman suffrage. From 93 of 99 counties reporting, 157 7/10 thousand for suffrage to 143 660 against, a margin of about 5 thousand votes. The result follows a Monday primary in Des Moines.
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