British Battleship Goliath Torpedoed at Dardanelles Loss Feared
Winston Churchill announced the British battleship Goliath was torpedoed near the Dardanelles with about 500 feared dead. 160 sailors were saved from the 150 crew. The submarine F-14 reportedly sank two Turkish gunboats and a transport.
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Associated Press
Pardanchee
House of Commons
Winston Spencer Churchill
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Sea of Marmora
Golisth
Bouret
Dardaneller
Bertin
Lord Nelson
Dar‘anelles
Sea of Marmnors
Peace Congress Opens as World Court Plan Is Praised
Henry Crews, principal speaker, lauded President Wilson for peace efforts at the World Peace Congress in Cleveland. He urged universal peace through a proposed world court and noted the United States as a leader in advancing international law. Two resolutions were sent to the resolutions committee proposing admission to a Hague court and establishment of an international force to enforce arbitration.
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Henry Crews
World Cour
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Clews
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Emerson
New York
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World Court
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Hague
Court of Nations
Resolutions Committee
Cunard Offices Closed in Mourning for Lusitania Dead
Cunard line offices closed from 12 to 1 o'clock in New York as a mark of respect for Lusitania victims and in line with memorial services held in Liverpool.
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Associated Press
New York
Cunard Line
Lusitania
Liver
War Fronts and Diplomatic Moves Amid Global Turmoil
Dispatches describe British and French actions around the Dardanelles and near the Preach border, with forts at Newage de Lanciie seized and village losses. Turkish and German positions show heavy fighting, while Britain and Allies press for repatria tion and naval actions. an American note seeks guarantees against attacks on merchant ships and restoration of rights.
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Derdanelles
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Fresch War Office
Yesacniay
Nowe Dage
Lanciie
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Asquith
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Great Britain
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Africa
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Italy
Austria
Stalby
Germany
Berlin
Allied Troops Advance on Gallipoli Peninsula
London dispatch reports French and British forces advancing on the Gallipoli peninsula with bombardments diminishing Turkish resistance. Allied lines push toward western positions as Entente troops gain ground amid heavy fighting. meanwhile Petrograd cites a Russian success against Austrian forces on the Bukowina frontier with cavalry breaking defenses and capturing prisoners.
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London
Une
Bukowina
Petrograd
National City Bank Extends 1000.08 Dollar Bolivian Loan
The National City bank announced a loan of exactly 1000.08 dollars to the Bolivian government. Half the amount is due in one year and the remaining half in two years. The rest of the text hints at commentary on finance and public fund-raising.
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Associated Press
New York
The
National City Bank
Former ras ter of KRenesha faces white slavery charge
The case of James Morrisum Starwell, ex-raster of KRenesha, charged with white slavery in transporting Ruth Koper from Minnesota to Chicago and onward faces defense testimony. Jury heard that Starwell’s motive was personal vanity and that Ruth’s former social life weighed in the alleged crime.
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Krenesha
Rui Koper
Minnesers
Chicago
Beerhear
Geiger
Atd
Darnell Sud
Minne
Hammond
Ruth
Java
Lantern
Atic
Windhoek Captured by South African Forces Under Botha
London report from Capetown says Windhoek the capital of German Southwest Africa fell to Union of South Africa troops under General Botha without resistance. Martial law proclaimed across the territory and railway stock seized. Botha urged troops to protect German women and children in Windhoek.
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London
Capetown
Reuter Telegram Company
Windhoek
Southwest Africa
Br i Union of South Africa
Botha
Union of South Africa
Kertmanskop
Iwest
Body of Mrs Plamondo Found in Queenstown
Queenstown May 12 The body of Mrs Plamondo was found today. A companion statement notes the body was brought to Queenstown yesterday and the girl who made her clothes can be involved in the incident.
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Mrs. Plamondo
Queenstown
Queestown
Green Bay Boys Injured in Traffic Accident
Green Bay May 12. Carl aged sixteen suffered probable fatal injuries after being thrown from a vehicle along with Charles Kelly sixteen who is severely injured. Bergin suffered a fractured skull and several broken ribs. The crash occurred when the vehicle they rode in overturned.
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Bergin
Weeercock
Wic
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Aml
Charles Kelly
Water powers debate roils Wisconsin senate committee
Wisconsin legislators clash over a water power bill as supporters defend the Husting act and opponents push amendments. Senators argue the law aids public power while critics say it hampers development and burdens north state residents amid broader national economic pressures.
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Wis
Legislative Committee
Senate
Ackiex Tonk
Wizconsi
Milby
Munt
Narowater
Remasim
Bray
Wisconsin
Walter
Appleton to Participate in Fox River Freight Meeting
Appleton council will join the Oshkosh meeting called by Mayor John Mulva on May 22 to push for lower freight rates for the Fox River region. The note reflects contrast between prosperity and those who cannot tolerate others' gains.
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Appleton
Wis
John Mulva
Oshkosh
Fox River
Witness Barnes testifies in Roosevelt suit in supreme court
William Barnes testifies as a witness for himself in a suit against Theodore Roosevelt. He recalls meeting Roosevelt in fall 1903, his role in the party, and maintaining party organization as essential to governance. He describes interactions at the Albany capital and prior political positions.
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Evening Journal of Albanian Limes
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Rougevelt
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Bammer
Arial Premien
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Uttess Mance
Tyen
Evers Meli
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Roone
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Unis
Fred L Herwig Acquitted In Hotel Charge Trial
Milwaukee May 12 Fred L Herwig proprietor of the Fountain Inn and Davidson hotel was acquitted by a municipal court jury after a three hour deliberation The principal witness Lillian Smith a recent perjury conviction testified the state presented only weak corroboration Herwig sobbed openly as his brother August testified for the defense and the verdict marked the second time his testimony was rejected in court.
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Milwaukee
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Fountain Inn
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Lil Jfian Smith
Herwig
August Herwig
Fred Herwig
Lillian Smith
Railroads barred from automatic 10 percent rate rise
Washington May 23 The interstate commerce commission ruled that railroads cannot automatically raise freight rates by ten percent when the June 3 effective date of the Cumming amendment restricts a carrier’s liability to shippers. Railroads argued liability limits would push up costs.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cumming
Anti German Feeling in South Africa Reaches Serious State
Riots against Germans in Union of South Africa escalate amid nationalist tensions. Reports describe widespread unrest and possible lawless actions as tempers flare and threats to public order emerge.
Internment and repatriation proposals amid war turmoil
London reports detail Prime Minister Asquith proposing to repatriate all adult male enemies and segregate them for safety. Widespread anti German actions appear in Yorkshire and London with calls for internment. Washington notes include updates on the Lusitania disaster, the German embassy denial of a note response, and the planned publication of President Wilson's note with a security guard mounted at the German embassy.
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London
Asquith
Acre
Berlin
Fresidenc Wilkes
Peemler Asquith
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Custom House
Isu
Goldthorpe
Yorkshire
Tower Hill
British
Sinclair Smith
Mr. Smith
Washington, D. C
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Germany
Lusitania
Washington
Worrow
Bryan
Rome
Vienna
State Department
United States
Bernstorff
Enthusiasm for War Grows in Italy as Crisis Deepens
In Rome crowds cheer calls for war and support for gover nment leaders while demonstrations intensify across the country. Dowager Queen Margherita orders a palace wing turned into a hospital for wartime casualties. State of siege planned along Italian Austrian border as civilians flee and police tighten control.
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Ome
Margherita
Victor Emmanueh Ii Siven
Pany
the Tribune
Salandra
Sonnino
Rome
Iisa
Balandra
Austria
d’Anninito
Udine
Italy
Villa Pursues Obregon in Mexican Revolt Border Skirmish
Associated Press dispatch from El Texas dated May 13 reports Villa forces fighting Obregon east and west of Leon Guanajuato. Obregon reportedly rebels withdrawn from the area and the capital near satri sm. Carranza troops are said to be in the outskirts of Monterey.
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Villa
Oregon
Leon
Guanajuato
Obregon
Carranza
Monterey
Plea for Peace by Women at National Congress
Marker and Parent Teachers Associations in Weeting open the nineteenth annual convention. Mrs Frederic Schof, president, receives enthusiastic applause for world peace references as reports and addresses emphasize universal peace. The report and proceedings highlight the women’s push for global harmony.
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