President Studies Lusitania Crisis in Seclusion
Washington May 10. President Wilson weighs options after German torpedoing of the Lusitania with heavy loss of life. Secretary Bryan not informed of Berlin note. ambassador Bernstorff’s remarks described as expression of regret. Officials foresee no immediate congress call and seek a measured U.S. response stressing humanitarian grounds and potential curbs on submarine warfare.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Germany
Bernstorff
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Arjean
Falaba
Ameri
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Wilson
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United
President Not Slain Report Spurs Confusion Across Capital
A faulty dispatch claimed President Wilson was assassinated triggering a brief panic in Washington. Officials later denied the report as another falsehood circulated about the president’s safety and the potential funeral arrangements and embalming plans.
Forty and a sore foot report in Oshkosh shopper tale
A garbled clipping notes Seymour paying 40 for a sore foot and a man named Venkeshai Gav walking back from a Flash cross town. He ate three meals at Banner and limped four miles to the bosgan. The piece mentions local merchants, a clothing house demonstration, and a plan to rest Wednesday before returning in less than fifteen days.
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Sant
Mer
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Sheborcan
Banner
Bosgan
Seymour
Oshkosh
German Attacks Repulsed Report From French War Office
Paris May 10 The French war office released details of recent fighting saying three new German attacks north of Lambrecht were repulsed and German positions near St Georges and in the Arras region were challenged.French artillery, marine fusiliers, and bombardments affected Donakir and nearby fortifications with several prisoners reported.
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Queries by Lord Beresford and German resident tensions
The article notes demonstrations and public sentiment against German residents described on page 12. It references images of figures in connection with the matter and mentions related summaries on pages 3, 12, and other pages.
Lusitania sinking inquiry verdict and Churchill replies
The coroner's jury concluded the Lusitania sinking violated international law and identified German submarine operators and the German government as responsible under orders. Churchill defended Admiralty actions, noting merchant protection and patrols, and said new measures had been adopted. Beresford pressed for details on warnings and submarine size.
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Tyne
Von Bernstorff Calls On Bryan Officially
A damaged fragment details a formal communication by von Bernstorff to Bryan. The text is garbled but suggests an official diplomatic note or pressure involving life, American interests, and security. Entities remain unclear due to corruption.
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von Bernstorff
Bryan
Wisconsin Senator Visits Normal Amid Health Confidence
Wisconsin Senator Cotter toured Normal amid assurances on health and confidence. Local officials and residents reported support as he spoke on regional issues, while observers noted strong attendance and media coverage of the event.
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Wisconsin
Fion
Racine Man Dies By His Own Action
A Racine man named James fathered by earlier life and aged 44 died by his own act in his western Ravine home. He had previous arrests and multiple threats against police chief judge and sheriff over unfounded prison plots. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities.
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Maron
James
Morni
Reurt
Officer McCabe Injured by Glass Foot Wound
Special to The Northwestern Appleton Wis May 1 Police officer Geant James McCabe dropped a piece of glass on his foot Saturday piercing an artery. He fainted from blood loss and wrapped his leg with a rag to slow the bleed until a physician arrived. The doctor said McCabe would have died if wind had not helped slow the flow.
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Appleton
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James McCabe
Frank Again Sentenced to Hang in Mary Phagan Case
The transcript shows Lee M. M. Frank re sentenced to death, insisting on innocence regarding the murder of Mary Phagan. He appeals to future truth, claiming no guilty knowledge and asserting that the real culprit will be revealed someday. He contends no appellate court has weighed the evidence and that doubt remains about the trial judge’s ruling.
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Frank
Mary Shagan
Hill
Mary Phagan
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Pastor Darnell on Trial in Kenosha Case
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee May 1. The trial of pastor Darnell Morrison Fernier of a Kenosha church is charged with transporting Miss Soper to another location where she is said to have been his wife. The proceedings in federal court in Chicago arise from recent grand jury actions. Fernier is urged to plead not guilty and to be remanded to county jail after bail is set.
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Erysn
Gerard
Milwaukee
Wis
Dames Morrison Dramell Ferner
Kenosha
Soper
Aiden
Lave
Parnell
Wisconsin State Printing Board Likely to Designate State Paper
Special to The Northwestern from Madison May 14. Delay in official publication of the act naming Evening Wisconsin as the official state paper prompts a meeting of the Wisconsin State Printing Board to determine designation. The bill was signed last Thursday and the board has authority to designate the official paper once the act appears.
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Wisconsin
Day's War Summary Reports Aerial Raid and Allied Updates
Reportage describes an aerial raid within forty miles, with damage to property and multiple bombs. Dispatches differ on Zeppelin activity and allied counteractions. It notes Italy’s political stance, potential entry by war on Turkey, and ongoing fighting in Flanders and the Carpathians with mixed Russian and German prospects.
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Law Leniency and Courts in Progressive Era Debate
Walter Clark, joined by judges, lawyers, and leaders of industry, debated how courts adapt to progressive economic ideas versus late legislation. He argued elderly bench bias toward corporate views slows reform, and that only through gradual turnover to younger, progressive minds can courts modernize. Clark also questioned collective responsibility in labor disputes and cautioned against unchecked expansion of governmental power.
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Washington
Taba
Walter Clark
Walsh
Justice Clark
Danbury Hatters
Department of Government
Jndie Clark
Lennon
Trustee in Bankruptcy Case Quorum Sought Amid Creditors Split
Berlin based trustee John Jones appointed by referee in bankruptcy to oversee Frurke and others property as creditors fail to reach agreement. Proceedings, creditor representation, and potential transfer of mortgaged assets to State Bank of Chicago discussed amid competing claims and a widening negotiating gap.
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Berlin
Forward
John Jones
Frurke & Orators of
Granite
Waupara
Marquette Reynl
Mlv
Pauly
Mil
Myr Jones
Myr. Jones
Mertinz
Chicas
ORL
Opening of May term calendar calls forty cases
The May term of county court opened at 9 o'clock with Judge Fred Regt inger presiding. The calendar listed forty cases: six criminal, sixteen jury issues, and eighteen court issues. Most were passed. no trial dates set. In Booksellers' Correctors case, J Tittemere moved to affirm the lower court judgment for want of prosecution.
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VM Welock
Juddae Fred Regtinger
Booksellers’ Correctors and Booksellers’ Association
J. Tittemere
Plaintif
Aerial raids near London cause property loss and deaths
Reports describe Zeppelins bombing Westcliff on Sea near Southend with property damage and nonfatal injuries. Bombs hit seaside houses, a man and his wife burned, several shops set ablaze, and a ship attacked by a submarine off Blythe. Authorities note unclear weather hindered raid identification.
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London
Leigh
South Epi
South End
Rom Homford
Patr and Warwer. eca on Day hina we May 10
Fragmentary OCR note references Patr and Warwer with an event set for May 10 and mentions two persons Lene and mm. Details are unclear but indicates a planned day action or meeting involving these names.
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Hina
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