Wilson and Berlin note deepen US German tensions
Washington May 31 reports that Ambassador Gerard in Berlin was formally notified Gulfight sunk by mistake as German commander misidentified the American flag. Officials say the note will guide a forthcoming reply with cabinet plans to Berlin while the White House weighs Mexican policy amid renewed submarine crisis.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gerard
Berlin
State Department
Admiralty
Rat Behnke
Heart Attacks Fatal in Winnecenne Resident
Special to ise Northwestern Winnecenne Wisconsin May 31 Oscar Rasmuson a pioneer resident died suddenly from a heart attack while apparently in good health in the early evening. Surviving are daughters Mrs Paul Gibson, Mrs Harrs Cramer Lake Mills and Mrs Arthur Kaikmer of Milanese. two sons Rasmusen Jr of Yankee and Lester Rastazson of Wianeceonns. General arrangements have not been completed.
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Winnecenne
Wis
Oscar Racmasxen
Sindeniy
Lester Rastaz
Wianeceonns
Women Endorse President by Nation's Federation Directors
In Portland Oregon on March, the General Federation of Women's Clubs board representing about 2000 members unanimously passed resolutions in executive session pledging support for President Wilson. They stated the nation is overwhelmingly with him to maintain peace and secure progress.
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Women
Claria Vete
Associated Press
Portland
Ore
March
General Federation of Womens Clits
Wilson
The Slumbering Throng Memorial Tributes Read
An oblique wartime memorial piece evokes fallen soldiers in grave reverence. It references Liberty and Old Glory, honoring those who served with quiet courage as the brigade and corps rest in memory. The prose blends reverent lines with disrupted phrasing to convey a solemn commemorative mood.
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Reisreed
Hong
Jan Ged Priveten
Chile
Durian
Ideidze
Chicace Herald
Walsh Blames Rockefeller for Colorado Strike
Kansas City May 7 Associated Press Walsh, chairman of the Industrial Commission, declared the commission proved the absolute responsibility of John D Rockefeller Jr and the men he hires in Colorado. He said the Washington hearing record shows rock solid proof against the Rockefellers and coal operators. The commission would meet in Chicago within ten days to compile its findings and will write the report itself.
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Industrial Commission
Oy Associated Press
Kansas
Walsh
Aelations Commission
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Colorado
Washington
Rockefellers
Hps
Chicago
Aart
Wilson Rouses Audience At Memorial Day Service
President Wilson spoke at Abington National Cemetery on Memorial Day, tying Civil War lessons to current duties and unity. The crowd rose in prolonged applause as he urged Americans to act with national solidarity, while Bishop Cranston and John M. Elres endorsed the president's leadership.
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United States
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Abington National Cemetery
Bishop Cranston
Washington
Iidi
John M.elres
Department of the Potomac Grand Army of the Republic
Racine Elks Prepare for Oshkosh Convention
Racine Wisconsin May Bent Lan members of the local Elks lodge and a driving team led by Chief of Police Baker will travel to the state convention in Oshkosh starting tomorrow.
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Racine
Wis
Elks Lodge
Dri
Baker
Oshkosh
Day's War Summary from the Front Lines
Russian resistance to Austro German advances in Galicia stiffens after Ratian victory near Siatans. Sanitis announces the river bank cleared for miles. 3008 prisoners captured in a single day. Reports claim German efforts to cross rivers checked in the Baltic provinces. Constantinople notes French and British attempts to retake positions held by Turks. Allies gain near Arras Le Pretre forest and in Alsace Lorraine as Italian and Afghan troops welcome a grip.
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Siatans
Petrograd
Ureia
Preermysi
Baltic
Gem
Hessian War Office
lDehysa Rier
Constantinople
Positon
France
Arras
le Pretre
Forest
Alsace
Lorraine
British steamship Dixiana sunk off French coast
London May 31 reports the British steamer Dixiana from Savannah to Havre was torpedoed off the French coast by a German submarine. The crew are saved per telegraphic advices. a separate item notes heavy fighting at Gallipoli with Turkish losses and British casualties.
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Associated Ress
London
Dixiana
Ushant
Savannah
Swansea
Brunswick
Vannah
Havre
Port Talbot
Dixiana Steamship Company
Gallipoli
Dardanelles
Jefferson Avenue Prep Sways for Elk Visitor Deluge
Jefferson Avenue between Washington and Merritt Streets is dressed in festive splendor as the city readies for hundreds of Elks arriving in the next few days. Locals anticipate a welcoming procession and associated events downtown.
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Jefferson Avenue
Washington and
Merritt Streets
De Palma Leads At Indianapolis 500 Midway Fordays
Ralph De Palma in a Mercedes led the 500 mile race at the 350 mile mark as multiple cars drop out. De Palma averaged over ninety mph early, with Resta in second and Cooper in third, while others such as Anderson and Autker swapped positions as the field thinned.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis, Ltd
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Ten x
Iip
Kesta
de Palma
Resta
Anderson
Aitken
Earl Cooper
Indianapolis
Ind
Ralph de Palme
Mercedes
Lad
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Johnny Autker
Kaakes
Coppie
Rickenbacker
Mendla Babcuck
Oath
Ico
Prass
de Paima
Iafter Testa
Earl Gooper
Perperate
Wilcox
Burman
de Palmas
Ramix
Fisher
Cyr Fisher
Theadiamas
Cox
Fis Rte
Beven
Wiltex
Miles
Terrain of Which Wisconsin Elks in Undisputed Possession
A fragmented OCR style note discusses Wisconsin Elks, terrain, and a surreal pageant tied to a renewal convention. It mentions names and places in a stray, unclear context, highlighting a mix of civic groups and a ceremonial event with local intrigue.
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Wisconsin Elks
Famine in Mexican Cities Reported by Officials
Fragmented OCR notes describe famine conditions in Mexican cities, with references to General Angel and General Abregan and efforts to move Relief supplies north of Ree Chereton S. and depot locations along railway lines. Mentions state department and the approach of May 31 and the week’s dates.
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Angel
Abregan
Gepari
Ree Chereton S
Veta Crug
State Department
President faces dual world crises in Germany and Mexico
President Wilson confronts two escalating crises, one with Germany over the Lusitania note and submarine warfare, and another over Mexican internal strife. Officials report hope for peace in Mexico while Berlin’s reply to the American note sparks pessimism and heightened tension in Washington. The German note argues legal grounds, promises cooperation, and references incidents like the Cushing, Gulflight, Falaba, and attempts at indemnification, with details to be reviewed by diplomats and international bodies.
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D. C
Wilson
Mexice
White House
Berlin
Berl
Germany
Lusitania
Warrington Cemetery
Brean
Somer Fox
United States
Lanmuare
Lusitama
Associates Press
Washington, D. C
Mexico
State Department
Und Rs
Gerard
Rerard
International Commission of Inquiry
Falaba
Siithoch
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