Italians and Austrians clash on frontier amid war fever
London May 77 reports say Haly's decision on war may come today as Salandra calls cabinet meeting after a political crisis. Frontier clashes, a Trieste uprising with 47 dead and 300 wounded spark intense Italian anger. Rome shows mass demonstrations with flags, garlands, and patriotic displays supporting Salandra and Sonnino.
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Veracruz Traffic Resumes After Passenger Rail Disruption
Veracruzan dispatch notes traffic and communications lines resuming after a two day pause to support military movements. Reported clashes between Vera Gras and Obregon forces at Leon, with Domingo Arrieta noting Villistas defeated with heavy losses. Carranza leader’s troops begin new campaign in Laguerd district threatening Villes main flank. Karl M. Buckhel moves from Riverforest to Sherman Texas as suburban manager.
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Weather temperatures forecast across U S cities
A scrambled weather snapshot shows Ban Atton’o adversity with cloud cover and low temperatures. St Louis reports 24 tours low. Chicago 0 degrees. Milwaukee 38. Denver 40. Kansas City 44. New York 49. Washington 52 with NE to NW winds and varying cloudiness.
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German reply remains speculative amid Lusitania note
Officials in Washington say Germany’s response to the Lusitania note is not yet delivered. Diplomatic circles say Berlin may offer to suspend attacks on merchant ships if the U S renews its formal proposal for unrestricted submarine warfare. United States officials expect more comment from Ambassador Gerard as diplomacy continues.
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Inling Rlates
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Greek King Constantine in Worsening Condition
May 17 dispatches report the fever and feverish condition of King Constantine of Greece worsened since noon. A bulletin from Athens notes rising temperature to 102 degrees, pulse at 112, and respiration at 32 as Greece faces growing concern over the king's health.
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Transylvania Reaches Scotland After War Zone Route Change
A telegram reports the Transylvania arrived safely at Greenock Scotland at 3 am after diverting from New York to avoid German war zone danger. From Greenock the vessel has left for Glasgow. The shift aimed to minimize risks while at sea.
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Kay
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New York
Antonio Villa Shot in Chihuahua City Clash
Reports from Chihuahua City say General Antonin Villa a miner commander and brother of the northern leader was shot through the head and several men were killed or wounded in a political dispute in a public place last night with Villa officers among the injured.
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Snowstorm Reported From Poconos To Monroe County
Snow blanketed the Scranton area and Monroe County as a storm moved through the Pocono Lake district. Heavy snowfall formed a crust over surfaces, with the thermometer registering near freezing in the city.
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Focono Lake District
Monroe County
Descendant Count Tied to Local Leader’s Passing
A prominent local figure known as Tex May St. John Muir head died last night. He left 194 direct descendants including 41 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He had lived here 33 years.
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May St
John Muirhead
Fighting in Lisbon Again Amid Fresh Riots
An official Lisbon dispatch reports renewed clashes amid unrest as monarchists flee the city. The firing damaged the ministry and museum, while civilians joined guards at the interior ministry. Pimenta Castro and Goulart Bedreres were moved to the Vasco Da Gama battleship after confinement at Carmo barracks.
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Barnes resumes stand in Roosevelt probe at Syracuse
May 17 William Barnes resumed the witness stand to face cross examination by John M. Bow ers, chief counsel for Theodore Roosevelt, as he testifies amid inquiry into the deadlock of 1911 over the selection of a United States senator. Witnesses including former state legislators describe discussions about party alignments and support for an independent Democrat.
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Wiliam Barnes
John M. Bowers
Theodore Roosevelt
Barnes
United States
W.at Keyes
Army
Alton
Parkes
Jacob Schiff
Joseph, Choate
August Belluant
George McApeny
Navy
America
Daniels
Frank Hearing Date Set for Life Sentence Change
Georgia prison commission will decide May 31 on whether Leo Frank’s death sentence for the murder of Mary Phagan should be commuted to life imprisonment. The petition seeks to alter the pronounced penalty to life terms. Meanwhile the Finland, a 42,000 ton transatlantic liner, has diverted to New York Harbor after a 15 day 10 hour voyage from New York via the Panama Canal.
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Georgia Prison Commission
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British Break Berman Lines West Front Report
May 27 dispatches from London report Marshal French ordered a break in the German line northwest of La Bassée with British and French forces advancing into the enemy position. French forces recaptured a bridge over the Yaer near Sleenetrade, threatening German lines. Russians are cited as preparing for a possible spring counteroffensive. French West Africa troops reportedly seized the western edge of Kamso.
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Paris Front Advances Reported In May 17 War Office Note
Paris dispatch outlines French progress near Het Sas and on the Oise with 245 prisoners, four machine guns captured, and a failed German counterattack. It notes continued combat on other sectors including an artillery duel near Borette and German attempts to influence French sharpshooters. An incident of a Turkish flag displayed before our lines was repelled by rifle fire.
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Retreat Becomes Advance In Galicia Campaign
Russian general explains shift in the Galician campaign noting a retreat followed by a renewed push. Reported from Petrograd May 15 and London May 17 with delayed dispatches due to unclear wartime conditions. Continued on next page.
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Fire on Japanese steamer Chiyo Maru reported
A wireless message received in San Francisco May 17 cites a fire on the Japanese steamer Chiyo Maru, bound for Yokohama from San Francisco. The vessel, 7364 tons, sailed San Francisco May 1 and Honolulu May 7, carrying 20 passengers and crew. The report gives no further details.
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Wie Joro Kisen Kabushin Katsha
Yokohama
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Auto Day Court Procedures Highlight Police Crackdown
In police court Judge Lawther created an auto day after a Saturday crackdown on traffic law violators drew seventy two drivers and a large crowd. Sessions aimed to clear regular cases but many automobile violations remained unresolved, with fines from 4 to 100 dollars issued and a breakdown showing speeding, stopping near intersections, improper lighting, unlicensed drivers, and other infractions.
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Atresty
Berenn
Agitator Elected President Amid Turmoil in House
In a tense session, Sabura Shimo da, renowned as the Wendell Phillips of Japan, was elected president of the house. His leadership follows a long campaign against California landowners. Reports from Hololulu note Lieutenant Clare Lyman’s death in a recent game, casting a somber tone over the day.
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Sabura Shimoda
Wendell Phillips
Japan
California Land Owne Aa
President reviews Atlantic fleet at New York harbor
President Wilson speaks at a luncheon honoring the Atlantic fleet amid a parade of sailors and Marines. With 64 battleships and escorts arrayed on the Hudson, the review underscores the U.S. navy as a symbol of moral principle and national strength.
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