Daring Sea Rescue by Texas Seamen Commended
Rear Admiral Wilson reports heroic actions rescuing 34 of 73 aboard the Florence H after it burned and sank in French waters on April 17. Lieut H D Haislip of San Mateo is praised for risking detonation to lead destroyers through wreckage. Upton of Denver and Covington of Durant are recommended for medals. Also honored are six life boat crews, two surgeons, a chaplain, and 48 seamen for their roles.
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Florence H
Wilson
France
H. D. Haislip
San Mateo
Cal
F. M. Upton
Denver
J. W. Covington
Durant
Okla
Devlin Urges Ireland to Seek Peace in Sinn Fein Fallout
Belfast dispatch reports Joseph Devlin nationalist leader rejects government charges of pro German conspiracy as unproven and urges peace advocacy. He criticizes arrests, calls for plebiscite backed peace across armies and argues Ireland should press for a peace conference with British leaders.
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Belfast
Joseph Devlin
Ireland
Dungannon
Lovers of Justice
Fair Play
Devlin
Germany
Lord Lansdowne
Dillon Denounces Sinn Fein in Irish Nationalist Meeting
Joan Dillon chairman of the Irish Nationalists denounced Sinn Fein at a Hast Caven gathering over whether to withdraw a candidate for Arthur Griffith to be elected unopposed. He warned Sinn Fein harms Ireland’s sympathy abroad and emphasized America’s opinion.
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Associated Press
Baillieborough
Ireland
Joan Dillon
Sinn Fein
Hast Caven
Sinn Fenner
Arthur Griffith
Dillon
America
Sinn
Mansion House
de Valera
Griffith
Racial and political strain reported in Austria Hungary outlook
Milan dispatch summarizes wartime unrest across Bohemia and Hungary with arrests, police scenes, and autonomy demands. Reports cite women’s congress peace resolutions and fears over German dominance. Hungary criticizes a Germany Austria alliance and economic subjugation amid zeal for independence.
Will You Go to School for a Few Minutes and Learn How to Share
A promotional note urges Gillette users to learn proper shaving technique to maximize results. It emphasizes contacting a Gillette Service Expert or dealer for guidance to avoid improper blade positioning and improve daily shaves.
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Gillette
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