Deutschland Submarine Merchantman Reaches Baltimore Port
The German underwater liner Deutschland arrives in Baltimore after a transatlantic voyage evading Union blockades and enemy ships. The vessel carries 750 tons of embals and dyestuffs and plans to return with a payload of lacquer and rubber to aid the German army. Captain Hans Hinsch and Pilot Frederick Cocke guide the ship through the Chesapeake, marking a notable neutral commerce event amid wartime restrictions.
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Baltimore
Atlantic
Bremerhaven
Virginia Capes
Rhomas F
Tower
Kairie
Norman Hamilton
Norfolk-Newport News
Coast Guard
Sondo
Hans F. Hinsch
Necker
Hinsch
Deutchland
Timmins
Fourteen Bandits Killed in New Mexico- Texas Posse
A posse of fourteen Americans led by Tom Perrine and including Joss Adams and Alex Alevra engaged in a running fight near Aanapra New Mexico three miles from El Paso. They killed fourteen Mexican bandits while crossing the state line into New Mexico territory.
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el Paso
Texas
Aanapra
N. M
Fel Paso
New Mexico State Line
Tom Perrine
Texas Ranger
Joss Adams
Alex Alevra
Orn
Fisher pinned under car after spill injures obtoonist
Bud Fisher, famed cartoonist of the time, was pinned beneath his overturned auto on the Hate road north of Saratoga. He suffered rib injuries but survived the crash with non life threatening condition reported by local papers.
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Bud. Fisher
Saratoga
Fisher
Deutschland Submarine Reaches Chesapeake Bay With Dyestuffs
A German submarine the Deutschland sailed 4000 miles to Chesapeake Bay early Sunday with a 750 ton cargo of dyestuffs and mail. Officials say the vessel did not display a flag, then raised its ensign inside the bay. its captain declared a plan to build an undersea US Germany merchant trade.
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Norfolk
William of
Germany
Woodrow Wilson
Chesapeake Bay
Thomas F. Timmins
Virginia Capes
Deutschland
Coast Guard Onondaga
Onondaga
Norman Hamilton
Hamilton
Armlers
Averance Merrchant
Fred Cocke
Virgind Pilots' Association
Atlante
Capes
Cocke
United States
Washington Watches Neutrality Phage
The United States will determine if the German submarine Deutschland is a merchant vessel or warship after a self inspection and crew assessment when she reaches Baltimore. The decision hinges on international law and affects entry rights, potential protection within the three mile limit, and U S conduct toward peaceful commerce amid wartime uncertainties.
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Washington
United States
State Department
Baltimore
Deutchland
Germany
Lansing Seeks Quick Settlement Through Talks
Washington reports rapid diplomatic steps as Secretary Lansing engages with Eliseo Arredado and Mexico to resolve long standing boundary disputes. A friendly note from Secretary Arredado to Lansing confirms a shared desire for an immediate, practical settlement and cordial relations between the United States and the Mexican de facto government.
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Washington
Eliseo Arredado
Frank L. Polk
Arredondo
Lansing
Mexico
United States
Robert Lansing
Four Coast Artillery Companies Deployed to Wilmington
Governor Locke Craig ordered four coast artillery companies from Charlotte Greensboro Salisbury and Goldsboro to Wilmington to prevent riots tied to a street car strike. Major Kuykendall of Greensboro takes command as Judge Stacy of Wilmington and the New Hanover sheriff requested federal and local support.
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Craig
N. C. Coast Artillery
Wilmington
Asheville
N. C
Locke Craig
Coast Artillery
Charlotte
Greensboro
Salisbury
Goldsboro
Kuykendall
Stacy
New Hanover County
Adjutant General's Office
Haig forces press German lines on two fronts
General Haig’s army advanced on two fronts in France. British troops captured additional positions in the Leipzig redoubt and seized German trenches along nearly 2000 yards with a 500 yard depth east of La Boisselle. They pushed into Orvillers and drove the enemy north of Fricourt.
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London
Haig
Leipzig
la Boisselle
Orvillers
Fricourt
Infatile Paralysis Epidemic Efforts Under Way in North
Federal Public Health Service orders six experts to assist New York City authorities in combating an infantile paralysis epidemic and prevent its spread. State and city agencies coordinate actions to organize the response.
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Washington
Federal Public Health Service
New York City
New York
Diplomatic Push As Mexico Crisis Eases
The United States moves toward friendly talks with Mexico's de facto government to restore order along the border after Villa and Carrizal clashes. President Wilson awaits guidance from the White House as mediation or direct negotiations are considered.
Carranza's Reply Seen as Mild Step Toward Peace
The Mexican government’s note to Washington, approved by Ambassador Arredondo, signals a conciliatory tone but leaves key points unsettled. Officials judge Carranza must show willingness beyond half way to ease tensions over General Pershing’s expedition and the Carrizal incident. Immediate withdrawal of troops is not offered as a precondition for further talks.
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Washington
Carranza
Eliseo Arredondo
Mr. Arredondo
Carrizal
Wilson
Mexico
Pershing
French Take Six Miles Of German Second Line
London report says the second German position south of the Somme, about six miles long, has fallen to the French who seized the village of Hem and completed the capture of Estrees. The British line did not advance much, and both sides are fortifying positions ahead of possible further attacks.
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London
Somme
Hem
Estrees
British War Office
General Ramos killed in battle near Corral ranch
Gen. Tenacio Ramos died in a fierce clash at Corral ranch 16 miles southwest of Jiminez, as de facto troops fought Villa followers. Heavy casualties were reported on both sides and the action reflected continued hostilities in Chihuahua Mexico.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
Tenacio Ramos
Corral Ranch
Jiminez
Itreiney
Hick
Hames
Germans Reinforce Line To Contest Big Allied Drive
London dispatches report German reinforcements along the British front contesting every yard of the advancing line while torrential rains hinder offensive actions. French troops take two villages near Peronne on good roads, yet Verdun remains violent as Central Powers lose initiative amid sprawling munitions resources.
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London
Peronne
Verdun
Southern cities mark Independence Day with parades and reviews
In Atlanta and Mobile thousands joined preparedness demonstrations while New Orleans staged an Americanization parade. The May 4 to 6 action highlighted national defense spirit and mobilization efforts across southern states in a widely observed Independence Day celebration.
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Atlanta
Mobile
Germans Press Attacks on Allied Line on Somme Front
London reports violent German counterattacks along the French advance in the Somme region. Both ends of the line faced heavy assaults while French and British forces consolidated positions. Verdun remained relatively quiet though Meuse bombardments persisted. Russian offensives against Austro German forces yielded heavy losses and captured matériel.
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London
Somme
Peronne
Verdun
Meuse
Petrograd
Brustoff
Kolomea
U S Accepts Proposals For Direct Talks With Mexico
The de facto Mexican government under Carranza is notified by Ambassador designate Elseo Arredondo that the United States favors direct diplomatic negotiations to settle pending differences. Secretary Lansing, after a cabinet meeting, leaves for a month. Counselor Polk will host Arredondo during informal talks seeking a solution. U S officials view the Mexican note as pacific and influenced by American military posturing and Latin American diplomatic pressure.
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Washington
Mexico
Elseo Arredondo
United States
Carranza
Arredondo
Lanaig
Wilson
Lansing
Polk
Arradondo
State Department
Carranaz
Mexico City
Fire destroys Seaboard coach shop and 16 coaches
Norfolk officials announced the Seaboard Air Line Railway coach shop and shed were burned with 16 coaches lost. The loss is fully insured and totaled about 126000 dollars, with rebuilding or replacement to begin at once.
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Norfolk
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Judge Landis Dissolves Associat ed Bill Posters Trust
Judge Landis filed a formal decree dissolving the Associat ed Bill Posters and Distributors of the United States and Canada in Chicago cutting off the organization’s operations and relations.
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Trust
Chicago
Landis
Associated Bill
United States
Canada
Virginia Troops Reach Brownsville on border duty
Virginia National Guard troops arrived at Brownsville Texas in good condition and set up camp to await orders for further border service. The deployment follows ongoing calls for military presence along the border.
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Virginia
Brownsville
Texas
Wee National Guard
Oerys Woot Hheiwaowed
Pwalve
South Air Railway
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