President Visits New York for Fleet Review Parade
President and party arrive in New York for a large naval fleet review along the Hudson. Sailors guards and bands march past as rain clears into a crowd cheering the president aboard an automobile. Seasickness hits some aides on the Mayflower voyage before the luncheon at the hotel.
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Day's War Summary Amid Global Fronts
War report notes Allied advances on the eastern front with German positions near Hersas. Turkish and Armenian tensions rise while French forces probe Kamerun. Casualties mount as battles rage in Austria and across the Western front. reports describe shifting fronts and local deaths.
Transylvania Safe at Greenock Scotland
Fragmentary report notes Transylvania arriving at Greenock Scotland and a New York steamer reaching shore. passengers landed safe after improvised precautions.
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Greenock
Scotland
Fire on Japanese Steamship Off Yokohama
The Associated Press reports a fire aboard a Japanese steamer near Yokohama with damage to the cargo and passengers evacuated. Wireless messages confirm the blaze was controlled and that 40 crew and passengers were aided as authorities assess the situation.
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British Shipping Sunk or Bound by German Navy
London May 1 Associated Press says Parliamentary Secretary of the Admiralty Mr J MacNamara announced that 4465 tons of British shipping not including warships have been sunk or captured by German forces since the war began. He added the number of deaths of all nationalities from these sinkings is about 1. The tonnage of German shipping sunk, compared by Britain, goes to May 15, 1914. No German or general subject has been killed in connection with these events.
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Lake Tragedy Claims Local Student Drowned Air
A university student, Harvey West, drowned after capsizing during a lake outing. Bystanders at the shore recovered his body near noon as rescuers from the city police and others searched. His companion was saved, and authorities plan further investigation into the incident.
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Tragic Bay Trip Ends In Drowning Rescue Efforts Continue
The narrative recounts a fatal outing from the Normal School group at Rockaway with Mitchell and West among four students. A skiff capsized in Asylum Bay during a southeast wind while crossing toward the shore, leaving Mitchell and West submerged. Rescue crews including Tank and companions pulled survivors from the water as dragging operations resumed at dawn under improved conditions. The incident followed a late night gathering at the Normals’ shack with the group returning from a play at the Drama.
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Massacre of Armenians Reported at Van City
Descriptions from dispatches claim thousands of Armenians killed at Van with reports of Turkish and Kurdish attacks. Messages note Armenian defense efforts and widespread destruction as relief agencies and international observers react.
Austrian Ambassador and Bryan Confer on Lusitania Issue
The article reports on a conference between the Austrian ambassador and Bryan discussing the Lusitania incident. It notes U S concerns about legal and humane positions, cautions against escalation, and states the United States will not accept arbitration for the raised questions.
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Canadian War Casualties Reported
Associated Press reports in Ottawa on May 17 that Canadian casualties since the Lamgemarck battle total 4737. The figure includes 2255 killed and 30 missing with the remainder wounded.
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Barnes Denied Testimony Before Roosevelt Era Probe
Syracuse May 17 William Barnes again testified in the court proceeding about deadlock for a United States senator in 1911 and discussed possible Republican support for an independent Democrat. He described his relations with Governor Hughes and referenced a White House visit and a TV report on racing law repeal. Witnesses from 1911 and others prepared to testify about alleged influence on legislative votes.
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Germans Lose to French in Port Attack
A French column under Colonel Mayer captured the port of Bas i in German controlled North Africa. The flank attack disrupted German positions with heavy losses and a swift advance by French forces.
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Escape Death in Motorcar Ends With Miraculous Escape
In Marinette Wisconsin on May 17 a car overturned trapping a man identified as George Youn of Amberg and his daughter Dorothy along with others. The machine fell onto its top and water filled the car six feet deep. all occupants escaped with two women injured by the shock.
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Condition of Constantine King of Greece in Worsening State
A dispatch from Athens reports King Constantine of Greece is gravely ill with fever rising since noon. The report notes persistent weakness and mounting symptoms as the situation grows more serious.
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Oshkosh Case Opens as Counsel Address Jury
Counsel opened the Oshkosh case and the plaintiff’s testimony is under cross examination as progress continues.
President Wilson Praised Navy Secretary Daniels at NYC Luncheon
President Wilson spoke at a New York luncheon honoring the Atlantic cruiser reception. He praised Secretary Daniels and the navy’s growth under his leadership, emphasized America’s peaceful mission, and noted the fleet’s moral purpose. Four women sought a votes for women message but were quickly detained by Secret Service.
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Portugal quiet as new ministry takes power
An Associated Press report from Madrid notes disturbances in Lisbon subsided after the new government moved to restore order. Paris dispatch says cavalry patrolled Lisbon, with calm restored and streets patrolled by army and navy. Two cabinet members were moved to the Vasco da Gama, and others held in the garrison while a revolutionary committee vowed to maintain the restoration of order. In Oporto a civilian was fatally wounded and a man wounded in a demonstration supporting the new government.
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Thaw Case in Court Heads Toward Prompt Ruling
New York May 17. Thaw lawyers urged Justice Headrice to deny any postponement in the trial, arguing the case should proceed without delay. The proceedings focused on timing and venue as the complex murder case moves toward a possible early decision.
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Entrance of Italy Into War With the Allies Expected
Rome reports say Italy may enter the war with the Allies amid frontier clashes with Austria. A women’s revolt at Trieste left dozens dead or wounded as crowds demanded peace and national unity. Prime Minister Balanora faces a cabinet meeting that could decide on peace or war, with Italian leaders signaling readiness for drastic action.
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Austria
No Games Rain Delays Padkesh Baseball Schedule
Persistent storms keep the Harte Manns of Milwaukee and Oshkosh Independents from playing at the Fair grounds. This third rainy Sunday disrupts semi pro and amateur schedules as managers joke about needing weather contracts as well as field owners.
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Boren Is Given Two-Year Manslaughter Sentence
Joseph Boren was sentenced to the minimum two years at Waupun for manslaughter in the shooting of Morcy Porter, a Milwaukee Road conductor. A stay of execution was denied after counsel sought Supreme Court review. Boren signed the pledge and attended church with a deputy sheriff.
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Marinette
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Morcy Porter
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Waupun
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Man Killed by Vicious Bull Near Corlies Farm
Don Worthington, 47, well known farmer near Corlies, Racine County, Wis, was killed when a neighboring bull attacked him as he drove cows to pasture. He was tossed violently, neck broken by the fall. Worthington served on the county board and once supervised road construction. He is survived by his widow and three children.
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Frank Case Up Monday
Atlanta officials set Monday May 3 for a hearing on Sir M Frank's petition seeking commutation of his death sentence for the murder of Mar Phagsan to life imprisonment.
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