Wilson cabinet backs firm stance on German note and Mexico policy
President Wilson and his cabinet agree to adhere to international law amidst the Lusitania sinking, inform Count von Bernstorff of possible actions, and warn warring factions in Mexico. Public notices include Belle Fourche irrigation unit funding and headquarters for the Army of the Republic encampment in Washington.
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Mexico
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Fall of Przemysl Marks Teutonic Victory In Galicia
Western Newspaper Union reports the fall of Przemysl after a swift Austro German advance in western Galicia. The capture aims to free forces for Italy and western front operations, with 120000 Austrians and 600 guns and vast war matériel surrendered to Russia after a long siege.
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Red Cross to Send Aid to Mexico as War Looms
The American Red Cross with state and war departments advances famine relief for non-combatants in Mexico. Orders were sent to consular officials along the border to gather and ship food, with frontier posts instructed to cooperate.
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Red Cross
Washington
Wilson
Mexico
American Red Cross
State
War Departments
Republic
Refuse Rumania Demand Said by Austria and Germany
London reports a meeting of Austrian officials with German representatives on Rumani a note. It is understood Romania's demands will be refused as relations between the two nations grow strained. Geneva journal cites Professor Basilescu claiming Romania’s army now numbers about one million ready for a 600 mile front.
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Germany
London
Morning Post
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Geneva Journal
Heavy rain floods Hastings streets and fields
Nearly four inches of rain fell in about thirty minutes causing street flooding and cellar damage in Hastings Nebraska. The storm, following a two inch rain and strong wind, ruined hundreds of acres of mowed alfalfa and caused a washout north of Hastings on the branch line to Aurora.
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Aurora
Omaha Absorbs Suburbs in Annexation Vote
Omaha Neb three municipalities united after a special election on annexation. Dundee opposed eight to one against the measure with 301 voting no and 79 yes. South Omaha favored two to one with 1,509 for and 799 against.
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Neb
Dundee
South Omaha
Dundeed
Germany disavows attack on neutral ship Gulflight
Berlin informs American ambassador James W. Gerard that the May 1 torpedoing of the Gulflight off the Scilly islands was a mistake. Germany disavows intent to strike harmless neutral ships and offers compensation where at fault.
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James W. Gerard
Gulflight
Scilly Islands
Germany
Dynamite wrecks Sapulpa printing plant after anti gambling crusade
The Sapulpa Daily Herald plant was destroyed by a nitro glycerin explosion tied to a rubber tube around the press. The linotype and furniture were saturated with gasoline and the building burned, drawing citywide attention. The paper reportedly exposed gambling and illegal liquor sales.
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Okla
Sapupa Daily Herald
Linotype
Siege of Mazatlan Waterworks T: American capital controls 80 percent seized by Mexican authorities
Wireless dispatches to the cruiser Colorado report Mazatlan officials have appropriated the waterworks, which are 80 percent owned by American capital. The Raleigh heads to Mazatlan to protect American interests while New Orleans and Cleveland patrol Guaymas and may be sent to Mazatlan if needed.
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Guaymas
Pope Hopes America Will End European War
Pope Benedict expressed the hope that America will use its best efforts to end the European war during an audience with Bishop Thomas F. Kennedy and several newly consecrated American priests. The audience was among the pope's rare meetings since Italy entered the war. He granted a dispensation to priests in seclusion to use convents and hospitals.
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Benedict
Thomas F. Kennedy
America
Italy
Cuban consul general escapes Lusitania in odd attire
J Ayala the Cuban consul general at Liverpool survived the Lusitania disaster wearing a curious outfit seen in a contemporary photograph. He was among the fortunate passengers and escaped with his life.
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J. Ayala
Liverpool
Dominion of Canada Adopted as God’s Land Origin
A Parliamentarian cited a Bible line “His dominion shall be from the one sea to the other” to settle the naming of Canada after Confederation. The suggestion that Canada be called the Dominion or God’s Land gained rapid support and was adopted.
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Canada
John Macdonald
Dominion
Do It Now Discipline for Farmers and City Needs
The piece urges farmers to act promptly on tasks like building fences sowing alfalfa and laying wire, arguing delays raise costs and risks. It contrasts city and country demands, crediting Arthur M. Judy's Atlantic meditation on disciplined promptness for rural life.
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The
Atlantic
Make the Most of It Phrase from Rousseau Quotation
A compact quoted maxim on seizing the present notes Rousseau urging focus on the moment as past fades and the future remains uncertain, highlighting urgency and mindful living in concise reflective terms.
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Rousseau
Mani
State exhibits fairs schedule amid date conflicts
The Nebraska State fair exhibit of agriculture and experiment station will be placed. Fourteen county fairs sought inclusion but thirteen were eliminated due to overlapping dates. Remaining fairs run from late August to early October across Hamilton, Pawnee, Tecumseh, Webster, Nemaha, Jefferson, and Furnas counties. Food Commissioner Harman orders drug inspectors to stop selling patent medicines labeled cure all, threatening court action and federal involvement to enforce the Nebraska pure drug law.
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Braska
Arso
Hamilton County
State
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Harman
Farman
Amu
Secretary of State notices tax due on Nebraska corporations
Secretary of State issues notices to 3500 to 3800 corporations for the annual Nebraska occupation tax. Based on paid up capital stock, delinquency incurs 15 percent penalty, with minimum 1 dollar and maximum 2500 dollars for large capital. Domestic corporations due July 1, delinquent August 1. foreign corporations due August 1, delinquent September 1.
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Secretary of State Pool
Nebraska
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State Takes Over Policies On Hand Craft Plant Assets
The board of penitentiary trustees assumes control of fire insurance policies covering Hand craft Furniture’s stock and manufactured goods. Policies totaling about $11,000 will expire within the year. Unearned premiums paid to the company amount to $136 at the rate per thousand, covering the factory building and $25. No other insurance is carried by the state.
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Handcraft Furniture Company
Board O ‘Ents
Nebraska
Nebraska aviation corps draft plan outlined by General Hall
The Adjutant General proposes a new Organised Aviator Corps to crew a biplane built by Frens for use in an open field near the capital. The field awaits setup and a storage tent is planned. The program aims to have qualified aviators ready by the state officers’ opening in Lincoln.
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State Board Ends Bond Waiting List Issuance Process
State Treasurer Hall and the board of citational lands abolish the waiting list for bonds and require bonds to be bought in the order of presentation. Bonds actually presented to the treasurer will constitute the waiting list, and they will be purchased in that order, then turned to the city issuing them.
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Hall
Board of Citational Lands and Funds
May Tax Remittances Totals and Decoration Day Proclamation
A Nebraska treasurer reports fifty thousand plus remitted taxes and fees with state 1 percent, listing Wayne 15861 Valley 9000 and Cherry 4999 as details. Delinquent counties include Douglas Blaine Burt Clay Colfax Dixon Morrill Nemaha Otoe Phelps Sarpy Scottsbluff Washington York. Governor Morehead issues proclamation noting Decoration Day falls on Memorial Sunday and suggests observing the Monday after as Decoration Day.
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