U S Plans Final Policy On Mexico Crisis
Washington reports President Wilson and his cabinet adopted a new policy aimed at restoring order and relief to noncombatants in Mexico. The plan seeks coalition government support and, if needed, possible recognition and arms embargo to stabilize the republic, with potential intervention not ruled out. West’s findings on famine and collapsed crops fuel relief efforts coordinated with the Red Cross. Carranza officials deny famine claims while signaling food imports.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Mexico
The
Republic
du Val ‘West
American Red Cross
State ‘Department
Carranza
West
Eliseo Arredondo
Carranza Agency
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Arredondo
First parcel post flour to Germany reaches war front
The Whig announced eleven pound sacks of flour at cost from Knollenberg Milling to German Americans for dispatch abroad. A letter from Gustave Guenther in Germany confirmed arrival, noting allied cables limited by authorities. The issue includes praise for Germany's war effort, prisoner camps, and a glimpse of local families with sons serving.
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Knollenberg Milling Company
Gem City
Phredl
Germany
Gustave Guenther
Quedlenburg
America
United States
Rockefeller Charge Sparks Industrial Relations Clash
New York dispatch reports Frank P. Walsh accusing Rockefeller forces of distorting testimony on Colorado coal field conditions. W L Mackenzie King quotes Rockefeller Foundation ties while denying misrepresentation and defending Rockefeller Jr. as decisive in pressing for reform amid probe into labor relations.
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New York
Frank P. Walsh
United States Industrial Relations Commission
Kansas City
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Colorado
Canada
Rockefeller Foundation
King
Washington
Commission
Walsh
Rockefeller
Mackenzie King
United States
America
Mr. King
John D. Rockefeller
Illinois House Refuses 50 Car Freight Train Bill
Illinois lawmakers debate labor priority as the House refuses to suspend rules on the 50 car freight train limit backed by organized labor. The session also advances omnibus appropriations totaling over 15 million dollars, with Fishermen gains including a free-line fishing allowance amendment. The maternity hospital regulation bill passes the lower house amid Chicago death disclosure controversy and Cook County political maneuvers influence reporting.
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Springfield
House
McGloom
Organized Labor
Smejkal
House -Appropriations
Senate
Dailey Avon
Glackin
Supreme Court
Smith
Catherine Culver
Chicago
Thomas Curran
State Board of
Cook
Butts Voting Machine Commission
Deneen
Principles of international law to guide US policy
Washington June 1 President Wilson seeks a prompt German reply on whether the imperial government will follow international law and neutral rights or pursue its own maritime warfare. Cabinet split over details. a note outlining his ideas and the cabinet consensus is planned before week’s end. Unclear German response could sever diplomatic ties and trigger safety measures for Americans.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Germany
Lusitania
German Foreign Secretary Demands Time for Lusitania Talks
Berlin reports Herr Gottlieb Von Jagow says the United States should grant Germany time to discuss the Lusitania attack facts. He defends Germany’s right to self defense, disputes American understanding, and accuses England of first violating oceanic rules while advocating freedom of the seas.
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Berlin
the Hague
America
Germany
Herr Gottlieb von Jagow
United States
von Jagow
Lusitania
England
High ‘Seas
Herr von Fegew
Terr von Jagow
Andrew D. White
White
Ate Uamburg
Cuba
Foreign Office
Elbe
Gas deaths in British units rise in gas attack report
London dispatch cites British casualty lists showing the Dorsetshire regiment with four officers and 71 men killed by gas poisoning. The notice underscores the deadly character of the asphyxiating gases used by the Germans.
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London
Dorsetshire
Emperor William bars Italian living composers in German theaters
A Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William has ruled that no works by living Italian composers may be performed in German theaters during the war. The note comes from sources in Amsterdam and London dated June 1.
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Amsterdam
London
J.A
Berlin
William
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