National Defense Urged by War Secretary at Mohonk Talk
Secretary of War Garrison urged readiness to defend the United States against aggression at the Lake Mohonk conference. He called self preservation the first law of nations and argued for strength to deter conflict while condemning militarism as a government policy. He avoided direct reference to European events and stressed preparedness over appeasement.
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History literaNy
World War Day Roundup From Paris to Gallipoli Front
Dispatches from Rome and Paris report continued Allied pressure on the Gallipoli peninsula with French and British forces aiming to seize key positions. Central front fighting intensifies as German forces press against Russian lines and the war outlook shifts with renewed attacks along the San river and Baltic regions.
Spy Suspect Ruepferie Hangs Self in London Prison
The alleged German spy Anton Ruepferie known in New York as De Fal, who claimed to be a soldier andito in Brook, hanged himself in a London jail. He left a written confession stating he could not bear the scaffold and asked his death be accepted as that of a soldier.
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Kuepferle
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English trawler sunks in North Sea find by AP
The British trawler Chrysolite was sunk by a German submarine thirty miles off Kinnaird's Head in the North Sea. The crew reached safety aboard a Norwegian steamer. Reports say at least two submarines are active in these waters.
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Associated Press
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User Deate
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Western Front Stirs as Allied Forces Press
Reported on various fronts as French and British troops land at Seddul Bahr and Gaba Tepe, with French forces at Krithia and Chihaha facing Turkish defenses. Artillery exchanges and prisoner gains noted amid intensifying war activity in the Balkans and southeastern theater.
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New York Evening Mail to Be Sold to McClure Group
The New York Evening Mail will be sold to the McClure Newspaper Corporation formed with key figures including McClure as president. Details note a merger or acquisition proceeding as of May 1 in New York.
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New York Evening Mail
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Boy Killed in Gunplay in Bridge Creek
Special to The Northwestern reports a tragic shooting in Bridge Creek where thirteen year old Parks Mon aged son of William Mon was killed. The incident occurred when a younger brother suggested taking a gun while the boys were out. a dispute over possession led to a fatal shot.
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Bridge Creek
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Eau Claire
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William
War Peace Meeting Sparks Heated Debate
A Lake Region peace conference features sharp exchanges between pro and anti war factions. Secretary of War Wood and Norman Angell press for disarmament while urging national arbitration as a path to avoid military conflict.
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Hebe
Garrison
Woodie
Norman Angell
New York
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Mae Wort
Si Metin
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Sensations at Racine in Jail Breaks and Thefts
Fragments describe a raid at Racine with references to Faangten Render and George H. A sheriff discovers a missing prisoner and a break in at a jail. Details are unclear but imply a horse theft and escaped inmate events in a tense scene. Authorities investigate amid denials and unsettled reports of further break ins.
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W Render
George H
Herbie
Oshkosh and Its Banks in Wisconsin Federal Reserve Case
The article discusses Oshkosh and its banks involved in a federal reserve dispute. It references the Minneapolis district and a committee's questions about why eastern Wisconsin banks should be attached to that district. It notes banks argued their business was impacted by the assignment and seeks reasons for the action.
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Wisconsin
J. W First Nation
Minneapolis Reserve District
Oshkosh Libel Trial Goes To Jury Today
In Oshkosh Wisconsin the arguments of counsel in the libel case were concluded and the court recessed at noon. The judge will charge the jury this afternoon and the case is expected to go to the jury mid afternoon.
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Northweaterny Stavens Point
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Andrews
Barnes Libel Case Given to the Jury
The libel trial of Barnes heads to the jury after testimony detailing legal standards for libel and damages. The judge rules the article libelous per se, charging a corrupt political alliance and crooked business ties, with defense arguing motives to kill Barnes.
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Barnes
Murphy
Jing
German Submarines Lost Report Sparks Uneven News
Fragmentary text from Copenhagen and Copenhagen area reports hints at submarine losses or searches. Mentions evening news and unclear references to ships, crews, and naval activity, with garbled names and dates making specifics uncertain.
Complaint Dismissed in Unclear Filing
The brief fragment notes a complaint dismissal cited with garbled names and terms. No clear parties, dates, or locations are readable to specify who filed or what court.
Transylvania Taken Over For War Purposes
The Transylvania, arriving in Glasgow from New York, was requisitioned by the British government. Cunard Lines canceled her sailings, leaving only the Ordu and Tuscania in the trans Atlantic service.
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Ui Associated Preas
New York
Deputies Back War Powers as Italy Enters Conflict
Italian deputies, in a session, vote to grant full power to the war minister and approve a bill for extraordinary wartime expenditures. Demonstrations erupt in Rome galleries as crowds support leadership. News describes panic and cheers as Italy moves toward war with Austria and its allies.
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