Note to Germany Demands Guarantees after Lusitania Sinking
The United States sent a formal note to Germany demanding accountability for American casualties in the war zone, including the Lusitania sinking. It seeks guarantees that such acts will not be repeated and signals readiness to act if needed, with the note prepared under cabinet approval and to be delivered to Berlin via the German government and people.
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United States
Germany
Berlin
Lansing
State Department
White House
Tumulty
America
William
Wilson
International Law
Humanity
Met
Faiaka
Leon
Thresher
Cushing
Ream
Tisavewal
United Sates
United
Unitéee
Seach Siug
Interia
Hielf
Hihereby
Germam
Gertman
Ion Commission
German Note Promises Protection to Neutrals
A German government note promises protection for neutrals and neutral ships in wartime, outlining that submarine warfare against commercial vessels must follow international law. It covers possible investigations, accountability, and potential severance of diplomatic relations if German practices continue, while signaling readiness for international arbitration and coordinated actions with neutral governments. The White House weighs response options including possible expelling Dr Dernburg and limiting propaganda aimed at Americans abroad.
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Ty Wason
Berlin
Gerard
Iie
Foreign Office
Philadelphia
United States
Germany
Mercha
Lusiania
Offi
Herame
Two States
Jtedar
Cony Lother
Wilson
Bernhard Dern+burg
Dersburg
White House
State Department
Dernburg
Dr. Drernburg
Hig Beime
Allies Make Gains in the West Amid Italy Uncertain
War updates from multiple fronts describe Allied advances in the west while Italy's political stance remains divided. Reports cite German reinforcements, Austro-German movements near Cracow, and ongoing debates in Rome over whether Italy should pursue neutrality or war.
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Italy
Turmoil Marred By Attempted Assault On Leader
Fragmentary report notes hostility toward former Vreatier Giehn, leader of the peace parts. An attempted theft of his residence was thwarted by soldiers as a German ecclesiastical college crowd jeered.
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Parently
Vreatier
Giehn
Itom
Vollege
Italian Kidnaper Sought In Local Case
Police search for an alleged kidnapper linked to a Western region incident. The suspect, described as a grover from St. Louis, reportedly abducted a man yesterday after the victim refused to pay blackmail. No injuries or further details available.
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Bring-Og Valente
W. Snef & Wealth
Utalian Grover
St. Lous
Britain urged to exile all alien enemies at home
London reports say Lord Beresford and William Joynson Hicks submitted petitions in the House urging internment of all male alien enemies of military age and the deportation of other alien enemies to guard national safety. Premier Asquith acknowledged widespread outraged feelings over the Lusitania sinking, noting consideration of broader internment and stricter registration to prevent enemy collaboration.
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Assocsiated Presse
London
Charles Beresford
William Joynson-Hicks
House of Qeommons
Asquith
House of Fcommons
Lusitania
Admiralty
Police
Lusitania disaster ships bring survivors and bodies ashore
Reports from Queenstown say a boat with three women and two men found adrift near the south Irish coast, seven men dead brought to Queenstown, no American first cabin passengers among the deceased. A lifeboat with four women aboard was recovered. a body identified as Alfred Gwinne Vanderst is said to be taken to Queenstown. Saxonia arrived in New York from Liverpool with Lusitania survivors and cargo. US authorities list Captain Adams among the passengers not saved.
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Associated Press
Queenstown
Lusitania
Jas
Omear Basmere
Irish
Long Island
Coast Guard
Maui
Alfred Gwinne Vanderst
Saxonia
New York
Cunard
Sexonia
Teasport
Toda
Liverpoot
Lusitania Gelock
Lusitamia
Nave
Versa
United States Runber Company
A. Ho Adams
London
Two Children Cremated in House Fire After Den-Gay Blaze
A father's attempt to rescue his three children ended in tragedy as a fire destroyed a home above a shop, killing the two children and injuring the parents. The blaze trapped the family, with escape hindered by smoke and flames, leaving the father severely burned while trying to reach his children.
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Jules Rorinek
New
Villa Victory Claims Move Across Disc Patch
Washington May 11 reports from the Villa agency claim repeated victories by Villa's forces over Obregon in yesterday's battles near Leon Romits where Obregon allegedly retreated.
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Associated Prece
Washington, D. C
Villa
Obregon
Toflay
Leon Romits
Obreson
Roosevelt Leadership Guarded in New York Senate Trial
In Syracuse May 12, Republican leader Brown testified Colonel Roosevelt led the New York Republican Party from 1906 until his departure, with Platt noted as early party leader. He said Roosevelt remained state leader after returning from abroad, while disputing claims of sustained dominance by Barnes and alleged deals with Murphy. The court ruled on evidence about Barnes’s influence and possible alliances amid 1911 senatorial election tensions.
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Etun R. Brown
Senate
Supreme Court
Theolore Rooevvelt
Roosevelt
United States
Chauncey M. Depew
Barnes
Charles F
Platt
Brown
Thomas c. Platt
White House
Mr. Avins
Avins
Ivins
Aloe
Justice Andrews
Mr. Barnes
Charles FL Murphy
Bares
Thomas Mott Oeborne
United States Senate
John M. Carisie
Tammany Hall
Osborne
Merritt
Brackett
Carlisle
Charles W. Hutchins
New York
Wilson
Pittsburg
Hutchins
Colonel Koosewitt
Arrest in Ripper Case Shocks City
New York on May 12 38 year old Frank Fuzia was arrested by detectives in the so called ripper murders case. Victims included Leonore Conn and four year old Murphy. Fuzia faced bail and further examination for alleged assault on Helen Manning 14 with Manning and sister Mary identifying him. Fuzia claimed a church meeting at the time and will be questioned. Fear spreads as schools dismiss early amid the manhunt.
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Assomarearrexs
New York
Frank Fuzia
Leonore Conn
Foursearn
Tles Murphy
Bell
Sharce
Helen Manning
Sam Tizis
Manning
Mary
Faria
Helen
Fuzia
Cief
Brigadier General Forwood Dies at 99 in Washington
Brig. Gen. William H. Forwood, United States Army, former surgeon general, died at his Washington home last night at age ninety nine. He served throughout the Civil War and was retired from active duty.
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Associated Frees
Washington, D. C
William H. Forwood
United
Day's War Summary Amid Global Battle Fronts
Fragmented wartime notice reports Belgian and German offensives in western Europe. Allied and Central powers trade gains with heavy losses on both sides as rumors of Turkish triumphs and Austrian peace moves circulate. Pope Benedicts stance and Italian diplomacy add to uncertain prospects for peace.
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Anrough
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Ree
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Fife
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Smyrna
Pope Benedict Bk
Iave
Austria
Italy
Gunwomen Alleged in Industrial Disputes Inquiry
Washington May 12 Gunmen and gunwomen have been used by both strikers and employers in industrial disturbances Police Commissioner Woods testified to the industrial relations commission describing the New York gang leader Dopey Benny and the grand jury indictments He said gunmen have been taken to Chicago Boston and other cities and gunwomen have been used in strikes involving women workers Professor Henry K Seager of Columbia University charged bias in courts toward employers due to training of judges
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Washington, D. C
Gup
Woods
New York
Industrial Relations Commission
Dopey Benny
New York County Grand Jury
Chicago
Boston
Henry K. Seager
Columbia University
Jane Addams Honored by London Women’s Reception
London hosts a reception in Jane Addams honor for her role as an American delegate at the Hague conference. The event honors suffragists and feminists who supported international cooperation and reform.
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Americas
Associated Press
London
May
Jane Addams
Th Hague
New Loan For Russia Authorized By Government
Petrograd May 12 government announcement directs the ministry of finance to issue a second international loan of 1,000, Citi its pit of odr.
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Petrograd
Ministery of Finance
Citi
OODR
Singer Sued for $100000 in New York Divorce Suit
Mrs. Rachelon Frimi wife of a noted light opera composer filed absolute divorce in New York courts against her husband and named Emma Trentini as a corespondent. Frimi also seeks $100000 from Miss Trentini for alleged alienation of affections. Trentini, famed in musical circles as a leading light opera figure, is described in the suit with a nickname.
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Rachelon Frimi
Bag
New York
Emma Trentini
Frimi
Misa Trentini
Fritt
Miss Trentini
Hetle Devil
Fritat Chef
Defense of Darnell Taken Up in Court
The government rests its case in the Darnell trial for violating the white slave act. Defense witnesses claim Doris Vaughn was the only woman in question, with others alleging marriages to Ruth Soper and Ethel Spurgeon. Testimony includes notes on possible divorces, marriage licenses, and questioned parentage of a child, with Mrs Spurgeon and Milton H Darnell providing key statements.
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Milwaukee
Wis
James Morrison Darnell
Bunien
Darnell
Doris Vaughn
Ofexdast
Ruth Soper
Owatonna
Miss
Ethel Spurgean
Avon
George H. Ashworth
Sycamore
Schilter
Minneapolis
Ethel Spurgeon
Lim
Charles Case, Sr
Hammond
Ind
Marri
Chicago
Quincy
James Wylie
Ethel Baldwin
Milton H. Darneil
Miss Spurgeon
Darel
Tvarnell
Mise Sprugean
Indiana
Soper
Secretaries Words Spark Debate In New York Address
Very Sount. These words by Secretary of War Lindsey M. Garrison were cited in New York last month praising limited government and citizen expansion of character and energy. Critics say the remarks reflect a favorable view of executive influence and national policy.
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Lindsey M. Garrison
New York
Garrison
Fair and Cooler Forecast For Thursday
The forecast calls for cooler temperatures and fair conditions on Thursday. An easterly breeze may dampen heat, with no precipitation expected.
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