Socialists Of Germany Outline Non Annexation Program
At Stechholm in May, the German socialist delegates press a six point plan denying annexations and indemnities. They advocate autonomy for Galicia under Austria, independent Poland and Finnish independence, free trade, and international marine routes. They oppose Belgium annexation and favor Serbia's independence, while Czech Polish and Bosnian delegates will present separate proposals.
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Thrit
Finland
Russian
Poland
Galicia
Austria
Paris
Shieh
Belgium
Clare
Serbia
Mont
Balkan
Alsace
Lorraine
Wes
French Socialists Head to Stockholm to Guard Russians
Paris May 59 The French Socialist party splits over attending the Stockholm conference decided in the affirmative to show support for the Russian Socialists and test German proposals. Moderates join extremists with hopes the Russians will be represented and peace efforts proven. The gathering is described as a preliminary socialists’ talks rather than a real peace conference.
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Stockholm
Russia
America
Europe
Wilson
Judah L. Magnes
Alsace
Lorraine
Morris Hillquit
Algernon Lee
Victor L. Berger
Milwaukee
Middle West
Wall Street
Mr. Berger
New York
Lombard Street
London
Congress
Amerie
Nicholas
Washington
Morgan
Schwab
Conference Postponed Toward July 15 or Later
A socialist conference is postponed until July 15 or later, dependent on arrival of French delegates. Dutch delegates in Stockholm report the delay. Eight German Socialists arrive at Copenhagen on May 2, led by Philip, with details unclear in the fragmented text.
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Hewe
Sockholm
Copenhagen
Copenhage
Asta Sel
Philip
David Priediich
Molkenbubr
Senate Insists On Goethals as Shipbuilder
Senators reject House compromise on who runs the giant war shipping program and favors General Goethals controlling construction and commandeering powers. House conferees prepare to report a fight over whether consigned authority should lie with Goethals or Chairman Denman, with the President to designate who wields the power.
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Senate
Goethals
Denman
Boars
House
Sde
Shipping Corporation
Shipping Board
Fez
Panama Kaitro Company
Water Beer Save Grain Is Hoover Advice to Brewers
Water your beer is the Food Administration chief Hoover's advice to brewers not drinkers. He urged cutting grain use to about half while maintaining output to avoid a brewing halt during the war. Hoover cited English brewers using half the grain with no major dissatisfaction as a precedent.
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Hoover
the Tribune
Washington
Ma Hoover
Senators
Villa Seizes Texan Border Town as Villa Troops Enter Ojinaga
Villa forces attacked Ojinaga opposite Presidio Texas with gunfire as government troops withdrew. About 50 of 75 Mexican soldiers escaped across the Rio Grande. 16 killed, 28 captured, three wounded. Women and children fled with soldiers. American troops patrolled the border while Villa cavalry operated on the southern bank.
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Tex
Francisco Villa
Villa
Rio Grande
Ojinaga
Vivla Villa
G. Figueroa
Garcia
Riojus Heving
la Muela Pass
Aud
Press Gag Foes Have a Majority Of 16 In Senate
May 30 report shows Senate would defeat the censorship section of the espionage bill by 16 votes if voted in the House tomorrow. House leaders seek to beat the report and delete censorship, while Justice Department pressure and wartime measures loom. Swiss envoy Hans Sulzer arrives in Washington, awaiting approval.
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Washington
House
Webb
House Judiciary Committee
Friends of Free Speech
Department of Justice
Gregory
Bureau of Information
Germany
Congress
Tom Osure
Ert
Hans Sulzer
United States
Week's U Boat Toll Lowest Since Feb 1
Berlin tones down celebration as U boat destruction eases. Admiralty figures show eighteen ships over 1600 tons sunk last week, with fewer British merchant vessels lost than in any week since February 1. American destroyers aid, and German officials hint celebrations are toned down amid a faltering campaign.
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England
Admiralty
British Isles
Great Britain
Sessela
the Tribune
William
Arras
German torpedo plane used to sink freighter claims a Fiske design
Ashetch reporting to the Aero Club of America notes that the German seaplane torpedoed the British freighter Gena on May 1 and tied its mitsite between its pontoons like the Tear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske torpedo plane. Tests of Fiske's device to begin next week use small two passenger planes and a dummy torpedo. Peary believes torpedo planes could breach armor and force U boat fleets to stay from minesweepers.
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Ashetch
Aero Club of America
Bradley A. Fiske
Admiral Fiske
Robert F Peary
Aero Bears Five from London to Rome
The aviators from London flew to Rome with planned stops at Paris and Turin and received an enthusiastic reception on arrival, with crowds cheering as they entered the city.
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London
Rome
Hay
Paris
Turin
Ing
Visa
Aviators
Winterhalter May Command Atlantic Fleet
Washington May 80. A pro German leaning officer may seek to head the Atlantic fleet as Admiral Mayo faces retirement. Winterhalter is the favored candidate despite past views, with debates over his loyalty and the navy’s preparedness posture in this pivotal war period.
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C. W. Gilbert Washington
Germany
Admiral Mayo
Admiral Winterhalter
Secretary Daniels
L Tong
Daniels
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Winterhalter
Asiatic
Grewar
Fish
Fiske
Daniela
Daniele
Daniela Winterhalter
General Board
U S Orders Arrest Of All Agitators Against Draft Law
A mass meeting at the Garden Theatre opens pacifist protests against the draft, with speakers attacking Wilson administration policies and calling for immediate peace terms. Authorities announce a secret nationwide effort to arrest speakers who incite resistance to registration and enlistment.
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U.S
Wilson
Garden Theatre
Hirtquit
League
Owen R. Lovejoy
James II
Maurer
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
Stock Exchange
Madison Square Garden
Veteran comrade dies at Beechwood Cemetery ceremony
The few members of A M Flandres Post G A R stood with bowed heads at Beechwood Cemetery as taps sounded over graves. George T. Davis, chaplain of the post, fainted and fell while decorating a grave. He died as the salute echoed his service. His wife, three sons and a daughter survive.
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A. M. Flandres Post
Beechwood
George T. Davis
Davis
Sone
Golf clubs aid Red Cross benefit tournament outcome
Eighty Metropolitan Golf Association clubs and members contributed nearly 85 000 dollars yesterday to a Red Cross benefit. The event mobilized about nine thousand players in the tournament while four clubs planned other charitable actions.
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Metropolitan Golf Association
Red Cross
France
Nassau Country Club
Ale Mehno
Secret Census Begun To Check Up on Those Who Fail to Register
A broad drive by federal authorities and local police targets those who avoid registering for conscription. Secret Service agents will compare lists on June 5 with registrants, with jail as a potential consequence for delinquents. The American Union Against Militarism offers legal aid for conscientious objectors and urges exempt provisions beyond religious grounds. Numerous men seek employment at shipyards and drydocks hoping for exemption, as Registration Day on June 6 approaches.
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Department of Justice
Committee On Public Information
Gregory
United States
League
Secret Service
American Union Against Militare Ism
Fifth Avenue
Roger N. Baldwin
War Department
Iar Hollingsworth Wood
Society of Friends
Norman M
John Haynes Holm
Harry Ward
B Nearing
Toledo
Edmond ©. Evans
Philadelphia
Jooklyn
Navy Yard
Sheriff's Volunteer Defence
Home Defence League
Boy Scouts
Partic Ie
Foote
Usher
Geri Riegelmann
Alexander M. White
Many Young Americans Cross Into Mexico Report Describes Exits
Federal officials disclosed that fifteen to twenty young Americans, well funded and from good families, cross into Mexico daily. They travel southeast to mine prospect or pursue untrained occupations, seemingly to avoid something at home. The description notes US concerns about the trend and its drivers.
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U. S
Sereco
Tex
United States
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