Dutch Steamer Berkelstrom Sunk by Two German Submarines
An official inquiry reports the Dutch steamer Berkelstrom was sunk April 24 by two German U boats including U-18. The cargo of 600 tons strawboard cocoa and fish was deemed largely non contraband. The captain offered to jettison goods. the sub commander insisted on destruction. Lifeboats were saved. crew later rescued by a British cruiser.
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Hague
London
Noordhinder
Berkelstrom
Source of Expense Money in German Telegrams Revealed
Attorney General Gregory announced he has conclusive information on the source of funds used to delay members of Congress with telegrams related to German American relations. He will not disclose the source but a Justice Department statement may follow. President Wilson was briefed after Senator Hastings urged investigation. Thousands of similar letters arrived in the capital, some signed by clergymen.
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Washington
Gregory
Senate
House
Germany
Department of Justice
Wilson
Hasting
Wisconsin
Congress
Hustine
Building Trades Unionists Strike In St Louis Action
More than 7 000 union members affiliated with the Building Trades council will strike this morning in St Louis to support a walkout by local 22 International Hod Carriers Building and Common Laborers Union. S R McCoy says about 600 workers quit in sympathy, a claim denied by the master builders.
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Building Industries Association
The
Master Builders
Illinois Centenary Plans Vowed To Honor State Admission
H S Magill of Springfield told the Illinois Press association that the state will mark the centennial of Illinois admission to the Union with a multi day celebration. A 100 member committee is to prepare the program and editors are urged to stage pageants depicting local history.
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Chicago
Illinois
H. S. Magill
Springfield
Illinois Press Association
Magill
Rockford
Honor Memory of Deceased Pastor in Danville
May 5 sixty ministers of the Illinois Methodist conference attended the funeral of Rev. Robert Stephens and escorted the grave in Danville. Services at First M E Church included prayers by Stephen H. Whitlock and the general service led by Rev. Merle N. English. A biographical sketch was read by Rev. Dr. W. H. Willock, with characteristic studies by Rev. John A. Numler and notes on district superintendent Rev. J. W. Miller and secretary Rev. I J Gibbs.
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Danville
Ilinois Methodist Conference
Robert Stephens
M. E
Stephen H. Whitlock
Ilinois Conference
Merle N. English
Stephen
House Advances Compulsion Bill in Commons
London May 5 The house of commons passed the second reading of the military service bill for immediate general compulsion. A motion to reject the bill was defeated 328 to 38. David Lloyd George argued for conscription, saying he would rather quit politics than refuse men. Arthur Henderson said 200000 could be spared from industry and the government would not let the staff override its view.
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London
House of Commons
Richard D. Holt
David Lloyd- George
Liberal Party
Arthur Henderson
Board of Education
Lavorites
May Try Lorimer on Federal Charge
Chicago May 5 William Lorimer, acquitted in state court of embezzlement and conspiracy in the La Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank failure, faces a federal case prepared by U S District Attorney Clyne likely to go to trial next autumn. Lorimer faces charges of misappropriating funds and hopes to repay poor depositors and reclaim his seat in the United States Senate.
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Chicago
William Lormer
la Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank
United States
Clyne
Lorimer
LaSalle Street Trust and Savings Bank
United States Senate
New York Man Arrested in Dublin on Rebel Charge
James M. Sullivan of New York was arrested in Dublin on a charge of complicity in the Irish rebellion. He had formerly been minister to Santo Domingo. Sullivan was seized by Dublin’s military authorities on April 30 and his wife’s May 1 letter prompted a protest from American ambassador Walter Hines Page seeking information on charges and trial timing.
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London
James M. Sullivan
New York
Dublin
Sullivan
Lcan
Santo Domingo
Four Irish Leaders Shot in Dublin Castle
London dispatches report the execution of Patrick Pearse Thomas MacDonagh and Thomas J Clark leaders of the rebellion in Dublin Castle. James Connolly is wounded and cannot be tried. Sean MacDiarmada Eamon Ceannt and Joseph Mary Plunkett died in the fighting.
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London
Patrick H. Pearse
Thomas MacDonagh
Thomas J. Clark
Dublin
Befast
James Connolly
Sean MacDiarmad
Earmon Ceannt
Joseph Plunkett
Mexican Officers Weigh Delay to Next Conference
Mexican officials debated delaying the next conference to Saturday as Gen Obregon may press withdrawal talks to speed US troop removal. Juarez reports say only the minister of war and Gen Scott would attend negotiations.
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EL Paso
Tex
Obregon
Mexico
Juarez
Scott
Mission conference aims to unite Wesleyan branches
A proposal seeks to unite Wesleyan denominations and create a commission to negotiate with the Methodist Episcopal Church South and other Wesleyan bodies. The panel would report with recommendations to the 1920 general conference. Thursday after a flight across Belgium a British plane was interned while pursued by enemy aircraft. it later reached the Dutch frontier in safety. M L Barr wins Missouri Handicap at Perry, Missouri. F R Correll disqualified from the 20 yard mark, Barr awarded championship and Correll a gold watch.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Methodist Episcopal Churches In America
General Conference
Earl Cranston
Commission On Federation
Belgium
F. R. Correll
Perry
Correll
Barr
Music for Motion Pictures Elevates Drama Says Frieda Hempel
Opera star Frieda Hempel argues that complete musical scores from Schirmer will accompany Paramount releases in 2000 theatres. She says Wagner and Tristan and Isolde offer adaptable motifs for love scenes and outdoors, while Bach and Saint Saens suit suspense and intrigue, boosting art and audience response.
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Frieda Hempel
Metropolitan Opera
Paramount Pictures
Richard Wagner
Bach
Metropolitan Opera House
Mouschel
Fraulein
Fraulein Hempel
Paramount Pictures Corporation
Schirmer
Moving Picture
America
Mendelssohn
Strauss
Wagner
Delibes
Saint Saeas
Victor Herhbert
Berlin
Tke Paramount
Tristan
Isokie
Famous Players
Marie Doro
Paramount
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Maszkowski
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Ira HN Studios
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