World War I Bulletin Mixed Front Reports May 12 to May 14
Associated Press dispatches summarize Allied and German actions across the Western Front, with Russian and Italian developments, aerial raids, and political shifts. Reports note German and Austrian movements near La Bassée Arras and Galicia, with cautions on progress and potential shifts in leadership in Rome.
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Ain
Man
Hastin
Metal Juffre
Beau Basses
Arras
la Bassee
Mans
Rzemyss
Galicia
Bukowina
It Is Not Mother It Is Not Mother Mounsey Mystery
An Associated Press summary reports a laconic message about the Mounseys of Chicago and a confusing wreck tale. The final chapter reads as a Liver Nelson cable report describes a misidentified family figure and a missing Mrs. Oy later identified as Kate Fitzgerald, with references to William Mounsey his son-in-law and Mrs. Lund.
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No. T
Chicago
Ewing
Liverneland
William Oy
Ireland
Kate Fitzgerald
William Mounsey
Luna
Lund
United States
Loeb
Org
Martin W. Littleran
J. &. Bacher& Co
Mr. Loeb
Leeb Testis
Manaces in Delaware tied to police murder case
A partial report notes Pete az claims the March murder of a housekeeper and police officer in New York remains linked to a gang’s outlawry. Krakus and others defend the gang as profiting from crime, while officials say the priest and housekeeper were not involved.
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Ced Press
Pete Az
New
Krakus
New York
Erston
Dernburg Silent on German Note Response
In York, May 14, Dr. Bernhard Dernburg, former colonial secretary of the German empire, declined to comment on the American note to Germany. His secretary said Dernburg refused to din t he American note to the German government.
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Krewster
Saren Wilson
Germany
Associated Press
York
Bernhard
Dernmunn
Ms Rothing
War Front Dispatches Report Broad Allied Actions
Fronts move across France and Galicia as Allied forces clash with German and Austro Hungarian troops. Reports describe heavy bombardment, naval incidents, and evolving fronts from Blyth to central Galicia with varied claims of progress and setbacks.
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Peurogied & ix
Galivia
Galicia
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Howe
Keowe
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Tme Hrntich Corre
le Fear
Steiner
Blyth
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North Sem
Fieg
France
Lantos
Haussian War Office
Berlin
Vienna
Agitations in Italy Near to Revolution in Rome
Widespread urban unrest spreads through Rome with crowds storming charitable buildings and windows, signaling near revolutionary momentum. King Victor Emmanuel faces cabinet resignations and political maneuvering as factions including Signor Manfredi and Signor Giniuld vie for power amid a tense national crisis.
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Associated Press
Rome
Signor Manfredi
T Sident
Chamber of Deputies
Signor Giniuld
Jrner
Tthe
U Ie
Inor Gistitti
German American View Letters to German Government Echo Loyalty
A German American correspondent in Milwaukee reflects on German policy amid conflict, balancing deep emotional ties to Germany with loyalty to the United States. The piece urges a tone of peace from Berlin while preserving fundamental rights and a hope for restrained, honorable action.
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Germany
United States
Europe
Barnes Denies Facts in Libel Suit Testimony
In a libel case, Barnes denies the allegations and details his testimony about past political actions. He claims he did not seek to influence legislators during the 1911 senatorial deadlock and recounts interactions with Roosevelt and Taft era figures, criticizing primary laws and party processes.
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Syren Y
Marnes
Lestin Thesdere
Lotani
Darnes
F. Murphy
Tammany
Warship Sent to Aid Americas in Mexico
Preliminary dispatches report an American consul noting military support from a warship in Mexican waters south of the border. Rumors of federal intervention surface as forces align with Mexican actors amid tensions.
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Americas
Mexico
Bonnhori Bay
Wes
Washington
Matti
Nexal
Ase
Ctl
German submarine sunk claim remains unclear
The fragmentary clipping reports uncertainty about a German submarine sinking and mentions a captain with unclear details and possible references to locations and currents. Readers should note the text is damaged and lacks verifiable specifics.
Industrial Unrest Probed by Federal Committee
Washington May 14 the federal industrial relations committee heard from Mrs. Mary Jones known as Mother Jones who resumed testimony outlining her long involvement in industrial warfare across several states and the ports she helped in.
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Washington, D
Federal Industrial Relations Committee
Mars Jones
Mother Jones
Commission
Anti-Tip Bill Dead as Veto Is Upheld in Assembly
Madison May 14 The Wisconsin Assembly votes 27 to 29 to sustain Governor Philipp's veto on the anti tip bill. Debate centers on enforcement and impact on tipping practices with lawmakers noting wages and labor dynamics. Several assemblies members express support or opposition citing economic effects and public policy.
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Madison
Wis
Assembly
Philipp
T Ballard
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Bre
Cretney
Dickie
Enlgebretson
Frederick
Freehuff
Groene
Ewakl
Hager
Carillangen
Jolies Hanon
Heathcote
Herzog
Johnson
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Laursen
Lentz
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S Jensen
Neumeister
Jenin
Ibro
Rentz
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Vrto
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Beckwith
Bradiey
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Dobie
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Gaumper
Grell
Hambree
Hanson
Har Fington
Hart
Hedding
Heim
Hotwalla
Kremos
Ku Rubat- Lathroy Marry
Obrien
Piekart
Pleeger
Poocou
Schroeder
Stemper
van Gordon
Vincent
Waldran
Winegar
Whittet
Caldwell For
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J. Jansen
Jensen
Crosby
Hao
Bng
Rett
California
Texas
Alvo
W. L. Smith
Milwanthee
Lawmakers clash over education and ethics in Wisconsin assembly
The Wisconsin assembly debated pensions and policy as Assemblyman Minkles denounced aiding the corrupt restoration of a “tip ping” system while Assemblyman Carttangen and Hudiong opposed changes. Nordman led a drive to kill the Harrington bill on a northeastern normal school location, with Grell and O’Brien weighing in on funding and regional needs. Assemblyman Budlong warned against political pandering as Marinette officials hinted at offering a free normal school site and building within two years.
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Germany
Minkles
Assenbliman Hudiong
Asenblinan
AL J. Jansux
Zinn
Budlong
Assemblymun Nordman
Harrington
Wis‘ie
Assembman Grell
Assemblyman
O'Brien
Minkley
Assembly Niu Hadlong
Marinette
Eyes of Americans Directed Toward Berlin Editorial
Washington awaits Germany’s reply to a note urging restraint after the Lusitania and other vessels were attacked. Officials speak of prompt and enlightened action, with President Wilson’s statement and Ambassador Gerard’s mission highlighted.
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Berlin
United States
Tye
Benin
Gerard
Germany
Washington, D
White House
Rontenaye
Vic
Ste Tate
New York
Lieutenant von Marcke Mission After Emden Clash Report
A May 14 dispatch from Siria notes Lieutenant von Marcke and crew recovering parts from the German cruiser Emden after its sinking. The fragmentary report describes their security sweep, the fate of survivors, and an award ceremony following the perilous mission amid ongoing adventures.
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Siria
von Marcke
Ctosa
Ter Helshred
Unclear WWII Channel Tone From Fragmented Wire Dispatch
Fragmented OCR style notes claim the mis sionary at Washington cites government statements on German artillery losses and Russian artillery ratings. The text is garbled with missing letters and inconsistent wording, obscuring clear facts, names, dates, or events.
Thaw's sanity to jury court decides plan to try
The appellate division of the New York Supreme Court ruled it would not block placing Harry W Thaw's mental condition before a jury for determination. The court dismissed the writ that would have prevented directing the case to a jury next month.
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New York
Supreme Court
Harry W. Thaw
Note to Germany Warns of Harsh Measures Over Lusitania
The United States cabled a stern note to Berlin detailing a string of maritime attacks on American vessels and citizens, including the Lusitania sinking, Falaba and Cushing incidents. It demands humane conduct on the seas and promises firm action to protect neutral rights and U.S. citizens.
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United States
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State Department
Department of State
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Eames Dasoetiger
Falaba
Leon C. Thresher
Cushing
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