U S May Break Many Treaties Over Seamen Act
Washington reports that 21 major nations have been notified the United States will terminate treaty provisions conflicting with the Seamen's Act. Objections from Spain, Italy, Austria-Hungary, the Netherlands, and Britain are cited, with potential wider European resistance and a push to renegotiate new treaties.
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Body of Lusitania Victim Identified in Queenstown
Officials of the Cunard Steamship Line announced the body recovered yesterday is Charles F. Fowles of New York City a first cabin passenger on Lusitania. Relatives of Mr Fowles have been notified.
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Garibaldi Leads Five Sons to Enlist in Rome
General Ricciotti Garibaldi arrives at the recruiting office with five tall sons led by Peppino aged 86 and Ezio the youngest. All five enlist as soldiers choosing the Alpine Brigade once commanded by their grandfather Giuseppe Garibaldi. The encounter drew an impromptu ovation and signals the family’s continued prominence in Italian liberation efforts.
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British Cruiser Sunk by Austrian Torpedo Off Albanian Coast
Vienna reports Austro Hungarian submarine No 4 torpedoed and sank a British Liverpool type light cruiser about thirty miles west of St Jean Medua on the Albanian coast. London notes the ship presumed safe. trawler Intrepid also sunk in the North Sea.
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Russians Win Two Victories in War Report
London reports a Russian counter thrust in Galicia brings relief as reinforcements arrive to push back German forces. Petrograd cites 17 guns and 7,000 prisoners captured with losses also claimed near Lemberg and Mosciska. Russians press in Bukowina and retreat to the Dniester under Austrian pressure.
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Submarines at Work Off Kinsale Head
German submarines attack near the British Isles sinking five vessels in one report. The Strathcarron, 2807 tons, was torpedoed outward from Barry and its crew rescued at Cardiff. The Thomasina, a Russian bark of 1758 tons, sank after seven shells. crew of eighteen rescued by Polandia. The Otago, Swedish bound for Holl, was sunk with no warning. crew landed in Tyne. The Dania, Petrograd owned, running Liverpool to Archangel, also torpedoed. crew saved.
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Russian Infantry Drives Defeats in Eastern Galicia
Petrograd reports a two day clash in Eastern Galicia where Russian infantry repelled German forces near Moszick and drove them from woods. The Russians captured 186 officers and 6,400 men along with 17 field guns and 49 machine guns, while German efforts south of the Dniester faltered as they massed near Halicz and Lemberg.
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Submarine War Acknowledged by German Officer
Captain Smith of the British schooner Express reports from Plymouth that a German submarine officer criticized attacks on merchant ships but warned that submarine commanders must follow orders or be shot. The officer questioned why ships would come out to fight.
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England
Russian Dniester Victory and Prisoner Losses Reported
Army headquarters report a Russian success on the River Dniester with hard fighting near Zu rawna east of the Stry. 17 cannon and 49 machine guns captured. 188 officers and 6,000 men taken prisoner including an entire company of Prussian Fusilier Guards. Berlin and Vienna notes follow with further battlefield updates.
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Dernburg Sails Away After Farewell in New York
Dr Bernhard Dernburg will sail from New York aboard the Bergensfjord at 2 PM for Copenhagen. He leaves without a final interview or farewell statement after a lengthy farewell at the German Club, where hundreds gathered. a successor named Captain Hecker is linked to his posts in the German Red Cross Commission.
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Cramp estate sells shipbuilding stock in Philadelphia
The Charles H. Cramp estate private sale of 7000 Cramp Shipbuilding Company shares ends family control. 6300 shares were to be auctioned, purchase by unnamed banking party. management not yet affected. Rumors linked to leasing to Bethlehem Steel or English firms or the Government for warship building. stock price rose to a new high.
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Reichstag Stirred by Cruelty Stories
Debates in the German Reichstag Budget Committee reveal Social Democratic members presenting evidence of harsh treatment of frontline soldiers. The Minister of War acknowledges some disturbing practices but denies general cruelty, urging restraint and a forthcoming general order to officers. A plenary session vote failed to proceed due to SDP opposition.
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Berlin press notes cautious on Wilson note progress
Berlin officials cautious about the Wilson note saying it leaves the situation largely unchanged. A copy was sent by special courier to the Kaiser on the eastern front for his first impression. Ambassador Gerard delivered the note to the German Foreign Office and publication was delayed.
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Roosevelt pledges heartiest support to President Wilson
In a signed statement from Breton Island Roosevelt pledges support to Wilson to uphold the honor and interests of the United States. He endorses Wilson's stance on treaties and neutrality rules and declares loyalty to democratic liberty and humanity among nations.
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Bryan Appeals to Germans Here
Ex Secretary Bryan releases a statement to German Americans urging patriotism and explaining neutrality policy amid World War I. He notes birthplace attachment is natural but not disloyalty, defends administration neutrality, and says German Americans would enlist quickly if war with Germany occurred.
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First Citizen of the World Inspired by Wilsons Stand
Special cable from London notes A G Gardiner’s view that the rift between Wilson and Germany marks a war landmark. It praises Wilson as the world’s first citizen, defending American rights and moral strength, with German-Americans urged to choose loyalty to the United States.
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Optimistic Washington sees chance for peaceful note with Germany
Official circles report strong confidence that Germany may respond to the US note offering friendly mediation on sea warfare. Copies were sent to London Paris Petrograd and Rome as Berlin is urged to pursue talks. Bryan’s resignation over anticipated war impact noted as a factor shaping Berlin reception.
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Bryan Mystery Deepens in Note Study
A study of President Wilson's note to gain information reveals why he would not sign it. Special to The New York American reports in Washington on June 1 that figures such as William Jennings Bryan are involved.
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