Italy Joins Allies As Europe War Widens In May Drift
Paris reports Premier Salandra secures plenary war powers as Italy joins the Entente. London dispatches say Italy’s entry shifts balance against Germany and Austria, with Balkan states poised to intervene. Western front reports discuss Przemysl, Gallipoli plans, and Russian-German maneuvers as Washington notes shifting peace prospects.
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Riga
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Washington
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Austria
Hungary
Galicia
Carpathians
Balkan States
War Developments and Allied Diplomacy Amid European Crisis
A brisk briefing notes shifting front lines and political maneuvering in Europe. It cites Italian cabinet moves toward full powers, German advances and Allied responses, with hopes for victory outcomes and peace options in Constantinople, and President Wilson's cautious optimism about U S policy following the Lusitania incident.
Bridge Destroyed by French Guns Near Cernay
French artillery destroyed a bridge across the Thur near Cernay. Cernay, the German supply and hospital base for forces in the Hamimans Weilerkopf and Hirzenstein areas, is believed to be evacuated. Roads around the town are badly damaged as French fire illuminates and observes troop movements at night.
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Open House for Justice Neils Jensen on 70th Birthday
Neenah Wisconsin May 21 Special to The Northwestern Justice of the Peace Neils Jensen hosts an open house at his courtroom anniversary marking his seventieth birthday. Jensen has served as justice for twelve years and was born in Denmark in 1845. He came to this country in 1869 and settled nearby. He reports good health and continues daily public duties. Other items note local fish and game activity, a coal lighter grounded near here, social events in Appleton and Neenah, and a junior class theater presentation at Neenah High School.
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Albrecht
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Kimberly-Clark Company
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Appleton
Johnson
Fox River Valley
Green Bay
Oshkosh
Snookums” Club
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Augien
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Wilson
London
Berlin
Rockefeller Testimony Highlights Court Independence
Washington records show Mr Rockefeller defending court integrity before the industrial commission. He argues against tampering with justice and urges a careful Colorado Supreme Court review of Lawson case grounds. Witness statements and letters reveal heavy political and business pressure on state actions.
Latest Italian Situation Bulletin Sparks Diplomatic Tension
Reports from Paris and Vienna describe high level movements as Italy faces diplomatic strain amid frontier pressures. The texts reference discussions in the Chamber of Deputies, military mobilization near the Adriatic, and statements from leaders about maintaining sovereignty and regional stability.
Switzerland Plans Protest Over Lusitania Disaster
Swiss authorities prepare a formal protest to Germany over the Lusitania sinking. The government aims to present its position through diplomatic channels and seek discussions with Berlin on maritime warfare. The Swiss army remains at readiness as proceedings unfold.
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Switzerland
Outlaws Rule Mexico City Amid Threats to Foreigners
Worsening violence in Mexico City as gunmen threaten foreigners and a damning diplomatic note arrives. Bread riots erupt in Nogales Sonora with 2000 protesters looting American and Chinese stores while police are overwhelmed and Gov Maytorena sends troops to restore order.
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Bbc
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Mexico City
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Sonora
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Peatoreratet
President's Agent Meets Zapata in Mexican Camp
The image shows Duval West, Wilson's personal representative, with Emiliano Zapata in the Zapata camp in Morelos. Zapata wears full charro attire of the plains cavalry. West is leaving the camp for Vera Cruz to report to Wilson in Washington. Zapata's rise has been dramatic, from stable boy five years ago to a leading revolutionary figure.
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Vera Cruz
Washington
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Mexico
Senor Dem Iguado de ‘A Torre
Porfirio Diaz
Jury in Barnes Case Delivers Its Verdict Debate
A Syracuse trial recounts a tense jury deliberation in a libel suit as jurors debated a verdict. The foreman addressed questions from Justice Andrews while guards kept watch. The jury stayed out all night and returned uncertain as morning opened.
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Supreme Court
Labor Leader Named to English Cabinet
A labor leader is appointed to the English cabinet amid cabinet reshuffle rumors and national labor debates. The announcement signals a shift in governance and labor relations at the highest level.
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Hat Creek Flood and Lassen Eruption Strain Areas
A flood from Lassen Peak eruption inundates Hat Creek valley destroying roads and homes and burying several people. A government forest ranger helped sound the alarm and ranchers aided in saving lives as smoke darkens the crater through the day. The flood's force waned by noon.
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Note to London on ship detentions grows tense
Reports from Washington indicate Secretary Bryan prepared a strong note to London protesting delays in British seizure and detention of American ships. Officials fear action could broaden the crisis with Germany as Berlin and London watch closely for responses from Berlin.
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Berliny
Mae
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Libel Verdict Finds Article Libelous Per Se
In Stevens Point Wisconsin last evening the jury returned a verdict declaring the article libelous per se. Compensatory damages of 2000 dollars were suggested by the jury while the defendants were exonerated from the charge of malice and no punitive damages were assessed.
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