British Troop Transport Down With 413 Men
A government minister says Germany declares war on neutrals and promises to cooperate with the United States in policing the South Atlantic. He notes Brazil would face war by circumstance, and discusses naval organization and diplomacy amid tensions with Germany.
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Germany
Aimen
Sila Veeanha
Tinnen
Parana
Vecantus
United States
South Atlantic
Senor Pecanha
Feo
Draril
Raed
Senor Pecanta
Chamber of Deputies
Senque Tulay Moe Reid
Bearytian Poly
Senator Lane Dies in San Francisco
United States Senator Harry Lane of Oregon died in a San Francisco hospital late last night from a brain blood clot. He was 62 years old and a Democrat.
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Senator Lane
San Francisco
United States
Harry Lane
Ore Fton
Dance Hall Hearing May Be Months Off
The supreme court may delay the Dreamland dance hall case for months unless the absence of the tag one step the put and the Nelson lull threatens city peace and prosperity. The appeal from the district court that granted a two week injunction was filed in the supreme court yesterday. The appeal is styled T. A. Hoover v State of Oklahoma ex rel Charles Selby county attorney. Warren K. Snyder and T. Robertson represent Hoover. An attempt has been made to supersede the injunction pending decision. The case likely will not be advanced.
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Nelson Lull
Supreme Court
Istrict Court
T. A. Hoover
State of Oklahoma
Charles Selby
Warren K. Snyder
T. Robertson
Hoover
Ann
Old Man Uses Savings to Buy Liberty Bonds
An elderly man named John Smith hobbles into a bank on crutches seeking to buy Liberty bonds. He appears in need of a shave, bath, and new clothes as he approaches a teller window for the purchase.
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John Smith
John
Focal Bank
Red Cross
He Used Bible to Knock Wife Down
Spear GANG May Marie Woodrich and AMC Kostner told alae Twitter husband Charles. Ne wit with the family.
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Spee Gang
May Marie Woodrich
AMC Kostner
Twitter
Charles
Waite to Die in Sing Sing Prison Tonight
Ossining May 24 Waite, a young man condemned for murder, is to die by electric chair tonight at Sing Sing after a party and a long criminal history. He was found guilty May 27, 1916 by a New York County jury for killing his father-in-law and another woman by poisoning and suffocation.
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Ossining
Dave
Ennviction
Warren
Waite
Denerat
Sing Site
Tom FE Meeg
Grand Rapid
Mich
Supreme Court of
New York County
Mir Heck
Mre Peck
Columbus Hosts Presbyterian Church Meeting in 191K Assembly
In Dallas Texas on May the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States convened to hold an orderly session in Columbus. The North American church gathering aimed to address governance and mission directives across the denomination.
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Dallas
Texas
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
United States of Ameria
North
Columbus
U S Engineers Meet War Officials in London Escort
Early calls to Ambassador Page sparked a briefing with American officers in London. War officials discussed cooperation as officers and nurses from Cleveland and Harvard arrived with Red Cross armbands. A thousand town army members are in Great Britain.
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Lontwon
England
Ambassador
Earl of Heth
Ude
Cleveland
Harvard
American Red Cross
London
Town Army
Great Britain
Bank Robbery at Tuskahoma Ends with Casualties
ARDMORE May 24 A failed bank robbery at the First State bank in Tuskahoma Oklahoma at 10 a m left one bandit dead from a cashier’s shot and two others mortally wounded. The incident is under investigation.
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Ardmore
First State
Tuskahoma
Oklo
Presbyterians to Consider Reunion Plan
In Thamingham on May 24 the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church United States voted 142 to 40 to lay by a wide plan and appoint a committee to confer with a like committee from the northern section on the question of reorganizingUsnar.
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Thamingham. Ata
Presbyterian Church
United States
Tegeeh
Flour Takes a Drop in Chicago Market
In Chicago on May 14, families trading in corn patent flour today show a decline as prices fall sharply. Bakers' prices also slipped by about $1, with declines tied to market adjustments over the past two days.
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Chicago
Dee
Southeast Roads Make Rate Plea Before I C C
Washington May 24 heads of Southeastern railroads testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission at the continuation of hearings on a general 18 percent freight rate increase. Counsel for the shippers questioned the road’s burden and the justification for higher charges.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commisson
Sixty One Draft Age Men Submit Names
Sixty one men of draft age registered at the city clerk office this morning. Names include Chilton Fark of City, Charlee A. May of Washington, Cy Henderson Bush of Haver Texas, James Wo Butler of City, Aneel Barn adjutant general Oklahoma, Rem Larson etc. The list shows residents from Oklahoma Illinois Missouri New York and Texas among others.
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AML
Chilton Fark City
Charlee A
Washington
Cy Henderson Bush
Haver
Texas
James Wo Butler
Foto
Martin Jetty Aneel Barn
Ad Omilahoma
Ardmore
Devel
Hailey
Terre Haute
Morrison E Manehey
Norwalk
Conn
Ray
Taylor City
Raymond Wo Finney
Fitys
Abven
Italians Break Through Austrian Line Near Trieste
Rome reports Italian forces pierced Austro Hungarian defenses from Jasgnavitre to the Astas, seizing Boscomalo and Jaman seven miles from Trieste, taking over 9 000 prisoners. Initial surprise gave way to Austro Hungarian counterattacks repulsed by Italian troops.
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Trieste
Rome
Iagnavitre
Asta
Italian War Department
Italian War Office
Castagnavizza-Boscomalo
Boscomalo
Jaman
Pietrarossa Bagni
Home Charity Work Pinched by War in Chicago
Chicago war relief leaders warn that local charity work faces serious disruption as donors falter. The Citizens' War Board issues an appeal for former supporters to continue backing key institutions or risk disaster in the current fundraising wave.
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Chicago
War
Citizens’ War Board
Focal
Former Queen of Madagascar Dies in Exile
Former Queen Ranavalona of Madagascar has died at her Algiers home after decades in exile since 1848 when French forces deposed her during anti Christian clashes. The island was a French protectorate at the time.
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Algiers
Paris
Ranavalona
Madagascar
Madaga
Roller
Madagayay
Marshal Joffre
German Wireless at Buenos Aires Signal Station Ready
German wireless station has been installed in Buenos Aires and is expected to begin operation in a few days. Reports from newspapers note the plant will be used for communications and signal traffic as authorities prepare its launch.
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Buenos Aires
Dermal
War Tax Measure Progress and Senate Drafting Hurdles
Washington reports a busy month ahead as Congress approaches final action on the war tax measure. The House has passed the bill, but the Senate is expected to demand changes, especially to tax excess profits, incomes and manufacturers, and postal provisions.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
War News in Brief: Italians Break Through near Trieste
Italian forces breach Austrian Hungarian front near Trieste, capture Jame ano village, and take 9090 prisoners. British troop transport L boat sinks in Transylvania route in the Mediterranean with 414 lives lost. French liner Sontay sunk by submarine with 45 drownings. Zeppelins raid east English coast with one casualty.
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Austria
Jameano
Trieste
Transylvania
Mediterranean
Sontay
English
Lippelins Raid Over East English Coast Reported
German airships reportedly raided the eastern counties of England last night. One man was killed, bombing caused limited damage, and the airships escaped after being pursued, according to an unofficial morning statement.
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London
England
Japanese Craft Arrive to Aid Mediterranean Naval Forces
London May 24 The arrival of a considerable number of light Japanese naval craft in the Mediterranean to cooperate with the main forces of the Allies was announced in the House of Commons today by Lord Robert Cecil the minister of blockade.
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London
Mediterranean
Alles
House of Commons
Robert Cr.eil
Pope Benedict Striving for Peace in Vatican Moves
London May 4 The Times Amsterdam correspondent reports rumors of a Catholic peace initiative. Monsignor Pacelli, papal nuncio to Munich, allegedly carries an autograph letter from Pope Benedict to the king of Bavaria and Emperor William. The correspondent notes the reports claim the nuncio is delivering important communications for both governments with strict secrecy.
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London
Times
Amsterdam
Watican
Monsignor
Pacelli
Munich
Benedict
Bavaria
William
Hhese
Transylvania Sunk Off Italian Coast with 413 Lost
The British transport Transylvania, carrying troops, was torpedoed in the Mediterranean on May 4. Losses include 69 officers and 373 other ranks, and the ship’s captain Lieut S Brewell. Survivors were cared for in Savona, Italy, before departing. The French liner Sontay was also torpedoed on April 10 with 41 lives lost.
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London
Transylvania Wastorpe
Mediterranean
Resul
S. Brewell
New York
Transylvania
Savona
Italy
Bruel
Scotland
John Black
Liverpool
Greenock
Paris
Sontay
Marseilles
Saloniki
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Wee
Zimmie
Sing Sing
John E. Peck
U. S
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Treiste
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