German stance on submarine warfare sparks US dispute
Washington reports Germany unofficially accepts President Wilson's aim to protect Americans but rejects full cessation of submarine warfare. Berlin claims US rights extend only to ships under American registry and crew safety. Secretary Bryan denies accepting the German position. Wilson insists on no bargaining and humanity requires safeguarding neutrals. A Seattle roof garden dedication at Port Building is set for Saturday at 2 pm despite park board opposition.
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Germany
America
Veesele
American Register
Gerard
Berlin
State Department
Bryan Siams Down Ltd
Bryan
Wilson
Port of Seattle
Bell St
Park Board of Seattle
The
Park Board
Port Commission
Elliott Bay
Edward Cheasty
Ferdinand Schmitz
Roland Cotterill
Wife says husband drank poison to wound feelings
Myrle Irene Sewell files for divorce alleging Theodore C. Sewell confronted her on a Portland street February 1 and drank carbolic acid in front of bystanders with intent to wound her feelings.
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Hubby
Portland
Theodore C. Sewell
Myrle Irene Sewell
Nation Warned of War Urging Immediate Armament
Secretary of War Garrison told a conference at Lake Mohonk that the United States must arm now to keep its place among nations. He urged national unity in arming for an inevitable conflict and argued preparing defense does not invite war.
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Lake Mohonk
N. Y
Garrison
United States
Germany to deliver note on submarine war to Washington
Berlin May 20 The note to the United States in response to President Wilsons protest against submarine warfare will be completed Monday and delivered to Washington early next week. The foreign office expects a polite and friendly reply and stresses Germany does not intend to breach diplomatic relations with Washington.
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Carl W. Ackerman
Berlin
Hague
London
Germany
United States
Wilson
Washington
Foreign Office
Drum Major 91 Reflects On Garibaldi War In Seattle
In a Seattle restaurant Charley Manzione and locals hear 91 year old Vincenzo Manzione, veteran of the Chasseurs of the Aetna, recall Garibaldi and dream of renewed Italian war efforts. He longs to drum again as his tremulous hands recall past battles.
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Fred L. Boalt
Signor
Vincenzo Manzione
Lombardy
Trieste
Italy
Garibaldi
America
Charley Manzione
King St
Charley
Manzione
Italy Poised for War as Parliament Grants Full Powers
Rome May 20 Italy’s peace or war choice hinges on Premier Salandra and Rome’s cabinet after parliament granted plenary powers to act against Austria. An ultimatum to Austria is expected soon as Gen Cadorna directs army prep at Vicenza and rail lines near the border tighten.
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Rome
Italy
Salandra
Austria
Cadorna
Vicenza
Chamber of Deputies
Services for Jonathan Gifford Held After Cardiac Collapse
Funeral arrangements for Jonathan Gifford prominent realty dealer who collapsed at Fourth and Pike Street Wednesday and died 15 minutes later at his home of heart trouble were completed Thursday. Services will be held at the Washington Cremation Society on Queen Anne Hill Friday afternoon. The body will be cremated.
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Jonathan Gifford
Fourth and
Pike St
Washington Cremation Society
Queen Anne Hill
Soldiers shot by their officers in Arras vicinity
An eye witness report to the war office attributes French successes near Arras to lacking German officers. The morale of German troops is said to be low as their officers fired revolvers at their own men in frustration over retreats.
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Paris
War Office
Arras
Advertisers tout sale finds across town ads
Read through pages of ads highlighting bargains from two pairs of ladies shoes for three dollars and one cent to a tailored skirt for a dollar forty five and dresses priced at six ninety five. The notices urge shoppers not to overlook any offer as prices vary by store.
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