Anti German Riots Surge Across London Docks
Associated Press reports severe anti German outbreaks near East India docks with sixty to seventy German shops wrecked and Germans forming self defense bands. police reinforced as cabinet meets to plan drastic action. mobs attack Germans at sight. butchers carts smashed. Russian Jewesses seek protection. signs read no business with Germans. Troops may assist police in East End and West End houses targeted for arson.
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Roosevelt Planned 10 60 After Wilson Says Hutchins Testimony
Charles W. Hutchins Jr a New York lawyer testified that in July 1914 Theodore Roosevelt told him they agreed on the 1922 issues and that Roosevelt would attack President Wilson in his Pittsburgh speech. He quoted Roosevelt saying the Republican party could not hold both him and William Barnes after Chicago 1912. Proceedings covered Barnes suit against Roosevelt and questions of Barnes dominance in New York politics.
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Charles W. Hutchins Jr
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Wilson
Pittsburg
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Republican Party
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William Barnes
Br Barnes
Colgeet Roosevelt
Mrss Conemont
Sister Andrews
Mr. Barnes
Domi Jant
New York Republian
Barnes
Barnes Mare
Charles #. Murphy
Ivins
Hlon R. Brown
Senate
United States
LONDON INTEREST IN U S VIEW ON WILSON ACTION
London dispatches report ongoing interest in American moves and President Wilson's probable actions. The Globe notes irony in pride to fight if necessary and gratitude for King Albert's dignity amid evolving wartime events. The Saxonia arrived safely in New York from Liverpool with passengers unaware of the Lusitania tragedy.
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Washington
America
Wilson
the Globe
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Albert
Port
New York
Cunard
Liverpool
Sandy Hook
Taft Writes Wilson Expressing Confidence in Handling Lusitania Crisis
Washington May 12 President Wilson received a letter from former President Taft expressing confidence in his ability to manage the Lusitania situation. The president replied warmly to Taft's message.
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Washington, D.C
Wilson
Taft
Tatt
Carranza plans to build a Mexican navy reported
New York May 11 General Carranza intends to have a navy officials say General Pesqueira seeks warships and a transport vessel to support a carrier fleet. He arrives from Vera Cruz with aides and Duval West as Wilson’s investigator says the Carranza government has contracts and shells and cartridges ready for future delivery. Villa army claims of Obregon defeats are denied by Villa agency dispatches. no word from State Department.
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Carranza
Ignacio J. Ponguitra
Mexico
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Pesqueira
Vera Cruz
Villistas Agi Clalay
Washington
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Villa
Obregon
Villa Agency
Todas
Leon
Romita
Bregon
Ville
State Department
Cotton cargoes bought London by American consul general
May 42 Robert P. Skinner the American consul general here reports the board of trade has purchased the cotton cargoes aboard the American steamers Southerner and Carolina detained by British authorities for some time. The Danish steamers Orian and Oscar bound for Copenhagen have been released from Kirkwall.
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London
Robert P. Skinner
Board of Trade
Southerner
Carolina
Oorian
Oscar
Copenhagen
Kirkwall
Weather summary for multiple cities across the Midwest and South
Weather observations report fair conditions overnight in San Antonio area and thursday with variable winds. Chicago and Denver show warm to cool temperatures with clear to partly cloudy skies and northerly or southerly winds. New York and Washington feature cloudy or rainy periods with fluctuating temperatures and brisk winds.
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Milwaukee
Pete Canay
Denver
Iowest
Kansas
Thateday Fair
New York
Lewert
Washington
Trimiveratara
Nour
Last Austrian Proposal Weighs on Italian Neutral Debate
Rome May 12 report describes what is called Austria's final concrete proposal on territorial concessions. The cabinet convened to discuss the tangible terms as Italy grapples with war neutrality debates. Signor Gioitti remains hopeful war can be avoided through Austrian concessions despite a split among factions. The Giornale D Italia warns of a possible rupture with neutralists amid shifting loyalties.
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Paris
Austria
Intaty
Mullan
Hila
Eaalder
Signor
Gioitti
Giornale D'Italia
Parading crowds in Rome cry down with Austria and Giolitti
Rome crowds march through principal streets shouting down with Austria and Giolitti and praising Savinder and Sannino. Troops dispersed the demonstrators after attempts to storm Giolitti’s residence. Similar protests spread to other towns as authorities curb anti war sentiment while guarding Austrian and German diplomats.
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Vie
Paris
Austria
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Savindra
Asintra Sannino
Glolitti
Nour
Quirinal
Vatica
Steate
Jan
Pope Reports Low Spirits Over Italy War Entry
In San Sebastian on May 12, reports claim Pope Benedict is greatly troubled by Italy's possible entry into the war. The pontiff allegedly plans to invite German Austrian and Bavarian ambassadors to depart Rome and withdraw the papal nuncio from courts of hostile nations to Italy.
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Spain
Paris
Pope Benallot
Italy
Quirinal F
Vatican
Rome
King To Decide Participation in War With Italy Resting With King
Rome May reports state final decision on whether Italy will declare war or stay neutral rests with King Victor Emmanuel. The Italian constitution grants the sovereign sole power to declare war negotiate treaties and conclude peace. A debate exists in the capital over whether the king should act formally or simply according to consensus.
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Rome
Paris
Tinty
Victor Emmanuel
Gibson Insurance Bill Taken Up In The House
Austin May 12 The Gibson insurance bill opened debate in a special session with amendments allowing net shifts to apply to all out of state insurers active in Texas. Representatives McAskill and Saker led the discussion as Tilotson urged maintaining public policy while opponents pushed an amendment to strike the triggering clause. The House recessed at 2 p.m. pending further action.
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Tex
Gibson Insurance
McAskill
Ife
Texas
Saker
Houd County
Beker
Tilotson
State Prison Debt Again in the Fore State
Austin Texas May 1 The Senate discussed the penitentiary system finances with an estimated debt near $1 000 000 Senator McNealus proposed a three member committee for investigation Senator Cowell offered a substitute directing the prison commission to file sworn statements of all debts The substitute was adopted The Senate also passed the eleemosynary institution bill for 4 031 051 in appropriations.
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Diacusselon
Senate
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Fh Committee
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Prison Commission
Cotton Prices Drop One Dollar Per Bale After Opening
In New Orleans on May 18, reports credit a group in Washington with causing a one dollar fall in cotton bale prices after the market opened. The most active December cotton future slid to 9.28 from 9.45, as trading began, with early excitement noted in the opening sessions.
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New Orleans
iPetaigomante
Washington
Jose
Ting
Ripper suspect held in New York arrest for attacks
Frank Uala a 38 year old tailor was held without bail for examination on a charge of attacking Helen Munning fourteen after the ripper murders that frightened New York and nearby towns. The killer had slain Jeanoreohn and Charles Murray, and schools were dismissed in areas where the terror spread. Brigadier General Porwood Nie, later noted, and a United States Army retiree Willan J. Wary died in Washington.
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Frank ¥Uala
Jeanoreohn
Charles Murray
Helen Munning
Bear
Yttle
Porwood Nie
Washington
Willan J. Wary
United States
NEW BATTLE 16 UNDER WAY BY GOALT TO ANNAD
BRITISH ALLIED FORCES IN FRENCH THEATRE PUSHING NORTHWARD FROM ARRAS AS GERMAN FORCES RETREAT, WITH GALLIPOLI HEAVY LOSSES REPORTED. RUSSIAN OFFICIALS REVEAL NO FURTHER RETREAT IN GALLEGIAS, WHILE ATHENS NOTES TURKISH LOSSES AND NEW TROOP MOVEMENTS.
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France
Berlin
Lens
Dowatn
German War Office
Ypres
Juli French
Tle
Gallela
Petrograd
Gallipoli
Athens
Smyrna
Huerta Forces Routed Near Camargo in Mexico
General Mendoza and a 40 man nucleus of the Movement in favor of Ex-President Huerta were routed near Camargo by troops under General Nafarrete. Fifteen men were captured, cattle and horses recovered, and all prisoners including Mendoza were executed.
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Huerta
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Ericrad
U S Demands Clear Account for Lusitania Sinking
The United States informs Germany it seeks strict accounting for Lusitania losses and violations of American rights in the war zone. The note demands guarantees against repetition, financial reparations where possible, and adherence to international law, while preserving a stance of diplomatic friendliness.
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Lalay
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Wilson
Leon C. Thresher
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