German Note Doubted as Officials Await Official Text
Washington May 5 officials and President Wilson weigh the Berlin note over whether it meets the United States demand to halt submarine warfare. Cabinet members decline comment until the official text arrives, with views split on Germany’s promises and potential actions after the Lusitania anniversary.
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Associated + Press
Washington, D. C
Lansing
Wilson Aould
Wilson
United States
Whitehouse
West
Berlin
Gerard
Washington
Germany
Alten
Great Britain
Lensing
Congrem
Principal Features of Reply in Berlin Headlines
Text discusses Germany’s response to American demands for strict adherence to international law. References possible submarine incident and unidentified channel steamer sunk, with implications for diplomacy and future actions.
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Berlin
Germany
Zeppelin Destroyed Second Time in Two Days
London reports a Zeppelin destroyed by British cruiser squadrons off the Schleswig coast. The L-20 was ashore on the Norwegian coast after a raid on eastern England and Scotland. Norwegian authorities blew up the balloon as it drifted. A German cruiser burned the Norwegian schooner Mers. crew saved. Public sentiment notes a waning U boat warfare and rising steamship shares.
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Associated Press
London
Schleswig
EngsJen
Scotland
Bravanger
Mers
England
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Antigo Woman Drowns Self Near Farm
An Antigo Wisconsin woman Mrs Paul Bolastorgy drowned herself in a shallow well on a local farm, grieving over loneliness after a move from Chicago. She left a husband and three children.
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Antizo
Wis
Paul Bolas Torgy
Chicaco
Bolas
Editorial Comment on German Note to Wilson
A compilation of editorials from multiple papers assessing Germany's note to Wilson. Berlin replies are described as strong yet cautious, with varying judgments on clarity, concessions, and potential for renewed negotiations. Critics warn of possible further submarine action if guarantees prove unsatisfactory.
Battleship Oklahoma Turned Over By Shipyard
The Oklahoma, touted as the most formidable U S battleship, has been turned over to the government by New York Shipbuilding Company. It can reach 2044 knots per hour with 26 008 horsepower engines, displaces 27 500 tons, and measures 58 feet from prow to stern. Oil fueled to save coal bunkers, it carries ten 14 inch rifles across four turrets arranged on the keel line.
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Timmes
United States
New York Shipbuilding Company
Oklahoma
Germany claims full backing down on all Wilson demands
Berlin reports Germany concedes virtually every Wilson note demand on submarine warfare while linking any future actions to pressuring Britain to follow international law. The reply urges U S steps against Britain and notes German orders already issued to captains. The document also blames U S policy for strain in the alliance and hints at possible further moves if aims are not met.
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Associated Press
Cleveland Waechter and Anzeiger
Boston Record
The
Register
New Haven
Conn
Newport News
Washington Star
United States
England
Germany
Pittsburg
Sol Ffar
Great Britain
Baltimore News
Providence Bulletin
New York Evening Sun
New York Globe
Boston
United Press
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
America
Mar
Wilson
British Isles
Geman
Westin 1
German aide note prompts cautious U S review
German ambassador von Bernstorff left Washington after receiving the note by wireless. Cabinet men said no decision likely before next week while digesting the document. Officials discussed requesting an official copy of prior submarine orders for comparison with the new note. Congress received the note with mixed views and foreign relations leaders avoided comment.
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Associated Press
York
Count von Bernstortz
Washington
Washington, D. C
State Department
Congress
Foreign Relations Committee
Naval Clash in Adriatic and Salonika Air Raid
In the Adriatic a clash sees Italian and Austrian forces at sea with air squadrons deployed. A Ravenna bombardment by Austrian airships is reported, with fires at a sulphur factory and heavy anti aircraft activity. Salonika reports a Zeppelin raid routed by heavy fire, one airship destroyed and crew of thirty all but one escaping.
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London
Saloniki
Reuter
Berlin
Thej
Ravenna
United Pres
Vienna
Mary
Adriatic
Antrian
Tatimad
Wilson to urge swift action on Brandeis
President Wilson plans to send a letter to Congress urging prompt action on the Brandeis nomination to the Supreme Court. The confirmation is held up by a deadlock in the commission. Remarks follow on how a woman’s figure is valued over being a coed at numbers.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
Louis TD. Brandeix
Supreme Court
Pershing Says He Located Villa As U S Forces Advance
Reports from El Paso and border towns say General Pershing believes he located Villa in Mexico. A supply train was halted at Las Palomas by Carranza guards who demanded removal of American flags on Mexican soil. Washington signals readiness for a final US Mexico conference near El Paso to settle issues from the American expedition.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
General Funston
General Pershing
Villa
Columbus
N. M
Carranza
Las Palomas
Washington, D. C
United States
Mexico
United Press
Scott Irelas
General Obregon
Washiaten
Gbbregon
Chihua
Congress and Its Affairs
Washington date line reports further instructions awaited from the House on army regulation features amid a dispute with the conference committee. Dairy interests begin a two day convention to push uniform rules for production and care of dairy products as agri culture committees plan a joint session for talks with the National Association of Commissioners of Agriculture. The Sheppard bill would create nationwide farmer cooperative purchasing and selling machinery. Senate naval committee approves a bill creating a naval reserve for former officers and enlisted men from the Navy and Marine services.
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Gowse
Bill
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Mary
House
Senate
National Association of Commissioners of Agriture
Tor
Sheppard
Farmers’ Co- Operative
Senate Naval Committee
Navy Department
Naval Reserve
Navy bill seeks pay for auxiliary reserve to aid merchant fleet
The report notes an auxiliary naval reserve class would receive retainer pay under the bill to support manning of ships in the merchant trade and help compete with foreign owners. The measure aims at economy and preparedness.
Fond du Lac Mayor Robert Haentze Dies At 48
Fond du Lac Wisconsin mayor Robert Haentze aged forty eight died at 3 o'clock this morning after a two month illness. He had served as Pond du Lac's first commission mayor for ten months and was noted for his grasp of civic affairs and dedication to Fond du Lac's interests. His death is described as a public calamity. He had recently begun his term with an early act related to municipal affairs.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Mey
Robert Haentze
Pond du Lac
Haertze
Fond du Tac
Haentze Family Ties Highlight Late 19th Century Local Era
Personal visits to homes of city aid families spurred investigations leading to over forty men posted and six saloonkeepers fined for selling liquor. Ernest Haentze, son of E Haentze, prominent local figure, ran in Fond du Lac politics and faced mayoral defeat. Funeral details for Ernest Haentze pending. sister Anna Ferdinand noted.
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Robert Haenize
Mayer
Anna Ferdinand
Haentze
Ernest Haentze
Tsa
Levee Breach Floods Muscatine Area In Mississippi Rise
Twenty houses drift away as a levee fails twelve miles below Muscatine Iowa. A man drowns amid widespread evacuations. Trees uprooted and land inundated while the 519.0 pumping station floods. Hundreds work to save Beath Muscatine as Mississippi is expected to rise by six more inches tonight.
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Jock
Catine Toy United Press
Muscatine
Muscatine Lady
Ity
Beath Muscatine
Last descendant of Joan of Arc dies in Toulon
Madame Lanery d Arc born Adine de Julienne d Arc dies at Toulon aged eighty two. She educated her grandchildren and great nephews who are now serving at the front in Lorraine.
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Assmmated Press
Paris
Joan of Arc
Madame Lanery d’Arc
Adine de Julienne d’Arc
Toulon
Madame d'Arc
Lorraine
Four Irish rebels executed by court martial in Dublin
Four more rebel prisoners were executed by court martial in Dublin after sentence confirmation. Joseph Plunkett Edward Daly Michael O Hanrahan and William Pearse were shot. Fifteen others had death sentences commuted to ten years penal servitude. Two more received ten year terms.
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Joseph Pluxkett
Edward Daly
Michael O'Hanrahan
William Pearse
Associated Press
Dublin
Joseph Plunkett
Edward Ash
Michael O'Henrahan
William Peasse
Offi
Michael O’hanrahan
Thomas Bevan
Thomas Wals
Finan Linock
Blichael Mertin
Leenais O'Calaghan
P. T. Sweener
Patrick McNestry
Peter Clancy
William Tobin
George Jean Doherty
I. I. Walsh
James McLion
J. J. Reid
John Williams
John McGarry
Francis Faber
Richard Davys
Plunkett
Joseph Pinkett
Dubin
Patrick Pearse
Thomas J. Clarke
Thomas MacDonach
James Connolly
MacDiarmad
Ceannt
Ceanut
Patrick H. Pearse
Edward Dais
Michael O'Hanrakan
Methodist Women Rally Against Smoke in Mission Effort
In Saratoga Springs on May 5 the Methodist Episcopal Church reports rising fund totals for mission work and cites a resolution urging tighter anti smoking policies. Aimed at youth, the measure notes cigaret use as a danger to future prospects and seeks conference action and broader temperance focus.
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Navatoga Springs
Methodist Episcopal Chizen
United Press
Saratoga
Etecaweli
Oklahoma
Campbell
South Bend
Ind
Book Concern Committee
Abram W. Harris
Northwestern Universty
Evansville
Fate and Cool Rise in Wisconsin Fair Results
In a Wisconsin fair event titled Fate and Cool, Sera and Max performed notably with rising scores. Judges awarded top marks as spectators watched the pair secure a strong showing in the prize lineup.
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Sera
Wisconsin Fair
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