Diplomatic calm cited as U S German crisis persists
Ambassadors report no rupture likely though Berlin Unrest seen with Americans indoors after police advice. Dispatches from The Hague note packing detachment and cautious moods amid no early departure plans. In Mexico Namquipa dispatches warn Villa sympathizers as rail lines reinforce garrisons to curb anti American sentiment. Sir John Maxwell takes command in Ireland as Sinn Fein revolt grows in Meath Louth and North Dublin.
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H. O. Jacobs
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London
John Maxwell
Ireland
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England
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Louth
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Secret marriage ends in New York divorce action
Juliet Breitung-Kleist heiress to millions will begin divorce proceedings in New York against Max F. Kleist her secret husband of three years. He worked on the estate adjoining her Breitung country home in Michigan when the romance began.
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Juliet Breitung-Kleist
New York
Max F. Kleist
Kleist
Breitung
Michigan
British Battle Ship Russell Sinks After Mine Hit
The British battleship Russell 14 000 tons was sunk in the Mediterranean after hitting a mine. One hundred twenty four officers and men are missing. Admiral Freemantle and Capt. W B Smith were among those saved. The Russell, built in 1900, cost 5 million dollars. BRITISH STEAMER INDUSTRY T Torpedoed in Atlantic. crew saved by Finland.
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Russell
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Finland
United States
Luft raids on Western Front downed German planes report
Paris reports numerous air raids on the Western front with several German planes, including a Fokker, brought down. There was only intermittent bombardment reported north of Verdun with no other major activities.
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Paris
Verdun
University actors to perform The Taming of the Shrew
University student actors will join the Wilkes stock players at the Metropolitan theatre to stage The Taming of the Shrew next week. The production is part of the city wide Shakespeare centennial celebration program.
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Metropolitan Theatre
Wilkes Stock Players
Rumpus in Harper Precinct Over Delegates
Split in Kitsap County Republicans at Harper precinct leads to a pledged majority threatening a rumpus at Bremerton county convention. Eleven of nineteen caucus attendees sign a statement accusing Chairman Rainwater of handpicking delegates, including Garnett and Reynolds, after a vote for Prooke and Behan. The defeated majority plans to push the issue at the county gathering.
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Kitsap County
Bremerton
Post Office
A. KB. Rainwater
L. M. Garnett
R. T. Reynolds
Frank Prooke
Fr. R. Beahan
Frank Pierce
Bull Moore
Vaya
Rainwater
Kitsap
Alumni Association Formed at Wheaton College
Alumni of Wheaton college organized an association and elected Rev. Frank Dyer of Tacoma as president at a Thursday night banquet. Dr. Charles A. Blanchard, president of the institution, attended as guest of honor.
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Wheaton College
Frank Dyer
Tacoma
Charles A. Blanchard
Appeal to Wilson to Save Casement Case
Mrs Agnes Newman sister of Sir Roger Casement plans to appeal to President Wilson to spare her brother's life in the Tower of London for treason. Attorney Michael Doyle cites humanitarian grounds and cites Edith Cavell precedent while Irish groups in New York express sympathy and Col Patrick Wallace claims 200000 volunteers ready to back an Irish republic.
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Roger Casement
Ireland
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Newman
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Edith Avell
Patrick Wallace
Connemara Brigade of
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Women Oppose Party Labels At City Conference
Nonpartisanship won enthusiastic unanimous support at a pre legislative conference of major women’s groups at the Washington Hotel Annex. Speakers urged merit based policy, mothers’ pension reform, school study changes, jail reform and other issues ahead of the coming legislative session.
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Women's Good Government League
M. C. Harker
Nellie Burnside
Legislative Federation
Donna Snook
King County
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Chehalis
Elizabeth Hauser
Cleveland
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Mre
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Washington
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Women’s clubs debate taxation and public ownership issues
A group of women from Civic clubs, College clubs, and Seattle Federation of Women’s Clubs discuss Mothers’ Pensions high taxation and public ownership of utilities. Representing anti-picketing and label bills, censorship of moving pictures, tuberculosis concerns, and broader governance, the assembly features Mrs. Griswold and Mrs. Trumbull among others.
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R. Dennis
Civic Club
Miss Kutnewsky
College Club
Mary Etta March Armstrong
Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs
Mra
Edith Levi
Nora Swenson
E. C. Mooers
Public Ownership League
Sara Kendall
National Council of Women Voters
W. 8. Griswold
Tuberculosia League
King County
Trumbull
Women's Washington Federation
Court Order Halts Dumping of Seized Liquor
Lawyers rush to city hall to obtain a restraining order as police move to destroy 3000 bottles of rare stock seized from Gray's drug store 720 Seventh Ave. Rain delays but the court action seeks to save the booze and halt disposal ordered Wednesday.
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Gray's Drug Store
Seventh Ave
Smith's Pharmacy
Jackson Jr
Obregon at Juarez for border conference with Scott
Gen Alvaro Obregon war minister and Gen Trevino travel to Juarez on a special train for a border conference with Gen Hugh Scott. Carranzistas privately prefer continued American troop presence for a time amid the de facto government crisis.
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EL Paso
Alvaro Obregon
Trevino
Juarez
Hugh Scott
Obregon
Mexico
Plan Outlined for National Industrial Survey
The state will be divided into districts for a preparedness survey of industrial resources. The Washington committee outlined the plan on Thursday and is gathering statistical material for the government. The national movement is headed by Thomas Edison.
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Washington Committee
Thomas Edison
Navajo Indian blanket industry revenue hits 750000
In the past year the Navajo blanket industry reached about 750000 in revenue. Industry figures show steady demand and expanding sales across markets.
Republicans Agree to Truce at King County Convention
A temporary truce was reached among rival Republicans in King County to avert a fight over the chairmanship. The Arena will host the convention Saturday with W. A. Peters as temporary chairman and Judge Hiram E. Hadley as permanent chair. The Lee Whitney alignment had favored Hugh Caldwell, while opponents planned to nominate Judge Claypool.
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King’ County
Lee- Whitney
W. A. Peters
Hiram E. Hadley
Lee-Whitney Group
Hugh Caldwell
Lee-Whitney
Caldwell
Claypool
Russian Troops Land Third Convoy in Marseille
A third convoy of Russian troops landed at Marseille today amid ongoing Allied operations. The arrival confirms continued troop movements and reinforcement in France.
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France
Marseilles
Submarine Sunk Off English Coast In World War II Action
A submarine was sunk off the east coast of England and its crew of 18 surrendered. Earlier reports note a British patrol boat destroyed another German submarine between the Shetland Islands and Ireland on April 17 after the U‑boat commander checked papers of a Dutch vessel.
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London
England
Toda
Amsterdam
Shetland Islands
Ireland
Auto crash claims life of laborer James Waters
An automobile driven by attorney E. H. Kohlhase struck laborer James Waters on Railroad Eve Thursday afternoon. Waters died eight hours later at the city hospital. Police cannot determine Waters home or relatives here. Kohlhase was booked at police headquarters.
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E. H. Kohlhase
James Waters
Kohlhase
Palmer Coxs Birthday in Cranby as He Reaches 76
In Cranby Quebec on April 28 Palmer Cox famed as the creator of the Brownies celebrates his 76th birthday. The aging illustrator is away from Brownie Castle and stays at his New York residence while maintaining health and vitality.
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Palmer Coxx
Cranby
Quebec
Palmer Cox
Brownieland
Cox
Brownie Castle
New York
Sharpshooters at St Johns Academy Win Government Trophy
The St Johns Military Academy rifle team qualified for war department recognition after winning the government trophy in the national shooting championship for military schools. New York Military Academy placed second as the big yearly NRA coordinated event showcased patriotism and marksmanship among youth. Contenders included New Mexico Military Institute Kemper Military Institute and Northwestern Naval Academy.
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Delafield
Wis
St. John's Military Academy
War Department
Mexico
National Rifle Association of America
New York Military Academy
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