Nebraskan Torpedoed Off Ireland Landing Wide Attention
The Nebraskan was torpedoed forty miles west southwest of Fastnet, crew survived, no lives lost. Reports from London and Washington say officials await full details as stocks faltered on the incident and German submarine activity continued.
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London
Green
Liverpool
Delaware
Fastnet
Ireland
Onte
Aire
Nebrankan
Browhead
Crook Haven
Lloyds
Kinsale
Queens
Ami Nationsliues
Merway
Minerva
Iris
Washington, D. C
Offici
United States
Basiast
Eral Skinner
Skinner
U. S
Bryan
State Department
Wilson
Wh House
Count Bernstein
Germany
Ita Regiéta
Nebraskan torpedoed amid World War I naval actions
An official bulletin details naval actions across Europe with Austro German advances and Allied counterattacks. The American steamer Nebraskan was torpedoed, crew safe, four holds flooded, en route to Liverpool for possible Pacific cargo. The dispute over liability and prize status draws legal scrutiny.
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Irene
Xeebrackem
Prasereos
Ronee
Ansuria
Simoet Uhr
Galicia
Viemma
Bertin
Art Petrograd
Sam River
Belgium
Arras
Paris
Berlin
MacKenzer
Gallia
Erad
Poland
New Jersey Deputies Identified by Schoolboy Witness
A fourteen year old boy testified that ten deputies charged with murder in the Roosevelt shooting case were identified by him as the men who opened fire. Edward Conlon, a plant office helper for American Agricultural Chemical, said he saw the incident and recalled several deputies' names and faces.
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CBI Associated Press
New Brunswick
N. J
Roosevelt, N. J
Edward Conlon
William Park
American Agricultural Chemical Company
Rebate Clause Upheld by CUS Appeals Court
The court of customs appeals upheld the Underwood-Simmons tariff act rebate clause granting a five percent duty reduction on Roode imported into the United States in American bottoms.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
United States
Court of Customs Appeals
Italians Drive Toward Isonzo Front As War Rages
Italian troops extend incursions along the north Adriatic frontier toward the Isonzo. Britain reports German submarines shadowing a North Sea steamer near the North Hinder lightship while Austria and Italy exchange frontier successes and naval claims amid a complex wartime diplomatic scene.
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London
Asquith Red
Pretier Salandra
Italy
Salandra
Poco Sey
Gépersl von Mackensen
Pracmral
Jeroslav
Przemyar
Dardanelles
Ypres
Arras
Cadore
Carnina
Friuli
St Viena
Constantine of
The New British Cabinet Announcement Details
An item notes the manner of selecting the new British cabinet stands to be published in a separate issue with further detail.
Ruling on State Fair Bill Validates Nonlapsing Appropriations
The attorney general opinion from Madison Wisconsin dated May 28 states that the state fair grounds bill is valid and the appropriations are non lapsing. It concludes the legislature did not intend funds to lapse at year end and remain available until used under the terms of the appropriations.
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Madison
Wiz
Owen
Tibbs
Siwaukee
Will of Lusitania Victim
A notice from New York dated May 2 states Bates J Lusitania’s will is offered for probate. The document names the community’s executor and specifies its value is not estimated, with Lingei T. Rao named as brother.
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Will OF Lusitania
New York
Don Bates
Lusitania
Tusitani
Don W. Bates
Commuissium
Lingei T. Ra
Express Rates Too Low Before Commerce Board
Four companies appeared before the commerce body to justify their rate petition. They argued the current tariffs inhibit revenues and require adjustments to support growth. The hearing examined how under preset provisions the rate order would affect earnings and service.
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Associated Press
Washington, I C
Argentine Plan Approved Amid Commerce Committee Endorsement
A Washington report notes the commerce committee approved an Argentine plan to draft and promote commercial development. Delegates and business leaders were tasked with shaping the project, signaling strong support from industry figures.
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Washington
The
Bet of Commerce
Argentir
Fean
Baptists Endorse Wilson and Call for World Peace
The Baptists endorse Wilson and urge strong moral leadership in Europe. They press for federal statutes governing divorce and strict Sunday closing laws, and urge international arbitration to promote world peace.
King Constantine of Greece in serious condition
The condition of King Constantine of Greece remains critical, latest update received today by the Exchange Telegraph from its Achens correspondent reports him in a grave state.
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Lethe
Constantine of
Reece
Exc‘hange Telegraph Company
Achens
England Grants PLEA of American Packers in Naval Claims
Washington reports representatives of American meat packers pressed Britain to settle detained cargo claims. Ambassador Spring-Rice signaled meat shipments would be moved promptly for four ships detained since December. Talks continued between U S officials and British embassy staff with no final accord.
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Ambazea
Spring— Rice
Washington
Caraven
Thyeck
Jane 7
Associated Press
Washington,d. C
Toedar
Sprink- Rice
Alfred B. Union
Emrba
State Department
Thut
Spring-Rice
Onion
Secret Agreement for the Control of Europe
A May 26 Washington dispatch outlines a secret understanding among the Allies to redraw Europe and reorganize states. It claims plans divide Europe into Class A Britain Russia France and others, with Class B and C states and strict rules on arbitration and military autonomy.
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Washington,d. C
Europe
Ccm
Rome
Germany
Austra
Holland
America
Otter
Great Britain
Russia
France
Tenby
Belgium
Serbia
Spain
Portugal
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Switzerland
Rioumania
Greece
Belearia
Bohemia
Yetend
Bavaria
Croatin
Hungary
Fall Justice Hopes Rise for Packers in British Crises
Faced with unclear developments, the Packers express confidence that fall Justice will eventually be granted by the British government as remaining doubts are resolved.
New Normal School Plan Favored by Educators
Madison educators press for two new normal schools in northeastern Wisconsin at a hearing. Board president Theodore Kromshace called the region an empire needing higher education facilities, praising established normal schools in Wisconsin and other states as models. Attendees from Milwaukee, Racine, Oshkosh, Marinette and Antigo spoke in support.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Theodore Kromshace
Board of Normal Regents
Massachusetts
Newark
Pennsylvania
Laws
Pearse
Milwaukee Normal School
William Milne
Merril
KL Tobey
Watson
EB. Nelson
Racine
M. NS. Melver
Oshkoeh
GH. Landaraf
Marinette
Attomer F
Finucane
Antize
Wisden
Moorish Bandit Raisuli Reported Active in Revolt
Reports claim Raisuli the Moorish leader is stirring revolt in the northern region. Associated Press details a clash near Kaeudiouma eight miles south of Quenzan, with a mounted force repelling attackers and casualties reported. An American hostage Ped died in the incident. Raisuli’s fate remains uncertain as September records suggest his death at 914.
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Raisuli
Tol Morescoy
Raieuli
Kaeudiouma
Quenzan
Ming
Pedi
Ped
Haisuli
Sin
Chinese delegation in Washington seeks new Chinese policies
A Chinese delegation headed by Kai Fu met in the Blue Room at the White House to discuss United States methods toward China. Each member was introduced by the Chinese minister as the party arrived for talks on economic and diplomatic issues.
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Hy Associated Press
Washington, DC
Wilson
United States
China
Kai Fu
Becker Execution Set for July in Rosenthal Murder
The New York Court of Appeals fixed July 2 as the start of the execution process for former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker, convicted of the murder of Herman Rosenthal. The death warrant was signed by the judges and sent to Sing Sing. Governor Whitman continued to intervene in the case.
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Associated Press
Albany
S. T
Court of Appeals
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Osborne
Sing Sing Prison
Whitman
Ryndam collision sinks crew ships and aid sent
News from New York and seas report the Dutch liner Ryndam was struck by the freighter Joseph Cuneo fifteen miles southwest of Ambrose Channel. Passengers and crew were transferred to the Cuneo as battleships respond and the Ryndam heads for New York Harbor with emergency measures underway.
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New York
Ryndam
Ambrose Channel
New York Harbor
Rotterdam
Jocepie J. Cunee
Boston
Baracoa
Coon
Cunee
Kyndam
Freiighter
Rver
United States
Bip South Carolina
Cunco
Bradam
Cuneo
South Carolina
Batteship
Wireles
Yosard
Joseph Cuneo
Reston
Martha Dai
Crete Exeter
Baltimore
Wilhelmina A. Engel
Martha Hebel
Henry L. van Praag
Paul i Kubein
Philadelphia
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Wael Fagtes
Associates Press
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Queenstown
Hague
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Newport News
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Hampton Roads
Ambassador Page
Lands End
South Cliffe
White Star Line
Chase
American- Hawaiian Steamship Company
Nebraskan
John 8
Fastner
baHast
Pacific Coast
Tanama Canal
Liverpost
Galveston
Bremen
Opa
Line of Tem
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Petrograd
San River
Jaroslan
Preeturs
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Kielce
Radom
Weness
Dneister
Austria
Teheran
Persia
Kashin Khry
Geneva
Gulf of Trieste
Hallas
Isonzy Rim
Maly
Naby Bey
Rone
Lomlon
Victor Emmanuel
Adorna
Chiasse
Wden Bates Jr
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Asquith
Itheral
Treasury
Wilitian
England
Gexsew. Union
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White Henze
Becker
Warty Chee Heetiy Chew
Banat
South
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Ofer Ranh Co
York—temparimenta Mapialy
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Chile
Jen
Carelius
Navy Department
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Yexar
Mie Kryndito
Aeon
Tit
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Krets
Randam
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