Cable from Wilson criticizes British admiralty in submarine crisis
President Wilson calls British admiralty helpless to the point of panic in a confidential cable to Admiral Sims dated July 4 1917 read to the Senate Naval Affairs Committee. The cable urges bold convoy strategy and a full secret report on British actions while noting Sims response as cautious and bound by promises from government officials.
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C. C. Carlin
Virginia
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England
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America
True friends are those we feel like kicking
A sardonic line notes that true friends are those who point out our faults, provoking mixed feelings yet revealing loyalty. The tone suggests humor about honest criticism within friendships, underscoring that candid feedback can sting but strengthen bonds.
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Ersee
U. S
Eloping Tale Debunked Gretna Green Myth in UK
London reports the Leonora Darbey elopement hoax ended with a Beutland wedding and a 21 day residency rule in Scotland. The case alarmed welfare groups who feared a surge of reckless weddings. Police doubts lingered about a hurried romantic escape.
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London
Leonora Darbey
England
Scotland
Leonora
Royal Academy of Music
Liverpool
Beutland
Gretna Green
Samuel L. Craven Dies at 59 in Riverton Heights Home
Samuel L. Craven building contractor aged 59 died Tuesday afternoon at his Riverton Heights home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Home Undertaking Co. chapel with burial at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
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Samuel L. Craven
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Home Undertaking Co
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Fighting Bob La Follette Still Scrappy at 85
Washington May 12. Senator Robert M La Follette of Wisconsin declares he is physically sound for several scraps to come though rumors of ill health persist. He plans to travel to Rochester Minnesota for an operation and cites his grandfather who lived actively to 100 and beyond as evidence of continued vigor.
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Indiana
Burglars Strike Cincinnati Home As Dog Dies
May 12 report describes Kim the fox terrier barked all night at The Quinlans’ home while Mr Quinlan was away in New York. A cellar window and a stair door were pried open. burglars fled without loot after poisoning the dog. Dr George Loop, 79, Seattle physician, died Tuesday afternoon. He served in the Civil War and briefly returned to medicine during the Civil War era as a U S Shipping Board member. Popp Doll Loona
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New York
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Chicago
Labor Bureau Approved by Washington State Federation
After a four day session the executive council approved forming a labor bureau and will present the plan to the state convention in Spokane on June 21. Henri de Man, ex Belgian labor director, will be invited to lead the initial work. The council also backed the Triple Alliance and Non-Partisan League pact limiting activities to cities and rural areas respectively. What happened to the boy who prefers work at home to school?
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Washington State Federation of Labor
Spokane
Henri de Man
Belgian Labor Movement
Triple Alliance
Ite
Viceroy French Explains His Stand in Ireland
Field Marshal French viceroy of Ireland outlines Britain policy toward Ireland in a frank half hour talk. He argues self determination has limits and Dublin or Belfast would not be granted full independence due to proximity and geographic considerations. He says dominion home rule cannot be granted to Ireland as it remains part of the United Kingdom.
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