Note to Allies Protests Mail Interference during War
The United States condemns British and French actions delaying or seizing mail parcels in transit to and from Europe. It states inviolability of genuine correspondence while accusing allies of imposing illegal jurisdiction by detaining ships and opening neutral mail. The note requests prompt corrective action and cites prior protests.
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Mourner vows at funeral amid wife vow oath scene
Atlantic City May 29 funeral for Annie Willis 28 sees her husband W Henry Willis perform a vow oath with the coffin as part of a six generation family custom. The ceremony centers on a scale fetter containing his marriage contract.
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Presbyterian General Board of Education Formed at Assembly
At Atlantic City May 2, commissioners to the 128th general assembly elected the new general board of education a merger of the college board and education board. The 26-member body includes ministers and elders with Dr John Baer named as a likely president at a 6000 salary. Headquarters location and charter state to be determined.
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New York
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Occidental College
Louis W. Mudge
Harrisburg
Charles Lee Reynous
Newark
Walter R. Per Tis
Syracuse
Allen
Pareis
Stephen Estey
Topeka
Kan
Jenrge FE. Davies
East Lake City
Urak
Judge Loom
Omaha
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Cedar Ragins
James Rt. Marin
Des Moines
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Colorado Springs
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Meal Ticket Riot Prevention Sparks City Measures
London reports the Commune of CGriedenan near Berlin will issue numbered meat tickets to curb rioting outside butcher shops. An Amsterdam dispatch cites Bertin Tagblatt noting ticket holders must queue for meat service, with meals rationed and control measures in place.
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Italians Admit Another Defeat in May Battles
The war department reports another Italian retreat on the Astica river under heavy Austrian pressure. Officials say the defense aimed to reach strategic routes but was overwhelmed, with key positions along the rivers and valleys surrendered to the Austrians.
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Military action update from the Arsa and adjacent valleys
Reported bombardment and incursions in the Arsa valley and along the adjacent lines. Forces repulsed enemy advances after concentrated bombardment near the Asi sive river while defending positions east of the Arsa valley. The text notes ongoing night operations and attempts to push back enemy forces on the left bank of the Maso.
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Austriaean
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Asisve
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Maeres
Verdun
Austrian Claim of Major Front Gains Amid War Press
Vienna reports a significant Austrian advance on the Ialian front with claims of captives and captured materiel. The statement asserts control of a mountain region from Corno Charambe Verde to 315, mentioning 2500 prisoners four machine guns bicycles and additional gear.
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Eight Jurors Chosen to Hear Orpet Case
Wankeran Wisconsin May 27 With men already sworn as jurors two pers tentatively accepted by both sides hope was entertained that the case of Wil Orpet University of Wisconsin student charged with the murder of Marian Lambert might be commented today Mass was the day devoted to July selection and 47 veniremen had been examined up to the close of court yesterday.
Heat Kills One as City Expected Heat Wave Strain
A man identified as Charles Gephard of Catharena Ohie died from heat prostration after a sudden temperature rise. Several others were prostrated as temperatures climbed 32 degrees in 10 hours with a daily high around 64 degrees.
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Catharena
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Women Barred From Parade Sparks Memorial Day Controversy
Denver residents report that women veterans were prevented from joining the Memorial Day parade. The incident prompted criticism from suffrage groups and allied organizations, with calls for equal participation in public events.
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Trial reveals Waite murder case amid moral questions
In a New York court, defense witnesses challenge the moral character of Waite a defendant in a sensational trial. Expert testimonies describe Waite’s alleged manipulation of his wife for money and discuss insanity as a defense, while jurors appear bored by testimony as legal arguments unfold.
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Noted French Woman Dies Wearing Men’s Clothes
Madame Dieulafoy, noted French archaeologist and writer, died after a life spent in Asia and Persia where she and her husband studied ruins of Darius and Xerxes. She had long worn male attire in public and contributed numerous works on history archaeology music and romance.
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Madame Dieulafoy
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Ninuse
Two men die in fire at Pena College
In a tragic blaze at Pena College two men perish as a fire damages the building. Firefighters rescue a survivor from the ruins as investigators seek the cause and assess wiring and safety failures.
New York City Theft Case Involving Three Boys Arrests
May 27 report says about 3400 of 25000 stems from J P Mergent Co. detectives track three youths connected to a Philadelphia group. McManus, Bain, and another boy face charges as detectives seize three stacks of money scandal.
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Healers Arrested in New York Fraud Case
A 37 year old gal and an associate from New York were arrested on a federal indictment charging multiple pills to defraud. The case involves alleged health kit schemes and fake remedies aimed at victims in the region.
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Hilles Arrives in Chicago Ahead of Republican Convention
Charles L D Hillen chairman of the Republican National Committee arrived in Chicago yesterday. He will stay through the party national convention as preparations unfold in the city for the event.
German Willing For Second Term Of Peace Effort
Washington reports indicate officials see plausibility to a German bid for a second peace initiative. Meanwhile Allied and German forces clash near Verdun with French advances near Cimieres and Port Dauantant while Colonel House may travel to Europe to gauge peace prospects post conventions.
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Washington
Teerlin
Germany
Postal Bill Sparks Railroad Clash in Committee Debate
A heated postal bill hearing accuses amendments of surrendering to the railroads and disorganizing 806 rural delivery routes. Postmaster General Burleson not present. Blakslee insists the bill favors rail lines, while senators and witnesses argue over lobbying and service provisions.
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Officers for Trial of Militia Named in Federal Proceeding
National officials present orders for the trial of militia members stored at the federal level to Gen Col Edward A Maider. The court requires a majority of members present with Maj Bhenton as judge advocate. Listed are Maj J B Sel ape WW pu H W Kinnard Lake and others as officers and charges prepared by the Advocate General.
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Harry Cant
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French Hero Gallieni Dies in Versailles Mourning Follows
General Joseph Gallieni former minister of war dies at Versailles. His death shocks France as crowds mourn the savior of Paris during the August 1914 upheavals. The funeral will be a major public demonstration.
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Two Italian Steamer Moravia Torpedoed After Sinking
A Port Vendres dispatch reports two French torpedo boats rescued 20 crew members from the Italian steamer Moravia which was torpedoed by a German submarine on Thursday. The vessel, en route from New York to Genoa with cargo, was last seen passing Gibraltar in May.
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