Leon Gambetta Sunk in Ten Minutes Near Otranto
Paris reports the French cruiser Leon Gambetta sank in ten minutes in the Strait of Otranto with 575 lives lost from a crew of 714. One hundred thirty six sailors were rescued by Italian boats in dire condition. The Austro German theater details include U-5 torpedoes and Rear Admiral von Trapp commanding the sinking vessel.
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Leon Gambetta
Paris
Strait of
Otranto
Adriatic Sea
Ministry of Marine
Otranto Canal
Gambetta
Jules Ferry
Adriatic
U-5
George Ritter von Trapp
The
Temps
Dardanelles
Collision on Lake Shore Electric Kills Woman and Burns Cars
A head on collision on the Lake Shore Electric railway four miles east of Fremont Ohio kills a woman and injures 50 people, 15 seriously. An elderly woman dies later at a Clyde residence from a fractured skull. F R Baldwin of Toledo is fatally hurt and Mrs Belknap of Bay City is injured internally. Both cars are set afire. Wounded were dragged to safety by bystanders.
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Fremont
Lake Shore Electric Railway
Clyde
F. R. Baldwin
Toledo
Whitman Named in Roosevelt Libel Suit Testimony
In Syracuse on April 30 Governor Charles S Whitman was referenced in the Barnes Roosevelt $50,000 libel case as Roosevelt neared the end of a 49 hour testimony. Whitman, then New York County district attorney, wrote to Charles H Duell Jr urging a reunion of Progressives and Progresive Republicans to end boss rule in the state.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Charles 8
Whitman
Roosevelt
New York County
Charles H. Duell, Jr
German forces threaten Kovno fortress on Niemen
Reports from Petrograd say a major German force has invaded Russia from East Prussia menacing the Kovno fortress on the Niemen river. German troops have captured Rossijeny, 56 miles northeast of Tilsit, and push forward in strength.
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Teuton
Kovno
Niemen River
Petrograd
Russia
East Prussia
Rossijeny
Tilsit
Dynamiter Legieithar Paroled From Leavenworth
Henry W. Legieithar, once convicted in the 1912 Iron Workers conspiracy case in Indianapolis, was paroled by Attorney General Gregory. He had been serving a three year term at Leavenworth prison and the war department was notified to release him at once.
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Henry W. Legleitner
Indianapolis
Washington
Iron Workers
Gregory
Leavenworth
German Drive Toward Calais Stopped by Allies
London reports the Kaiser's third Calais push halted as Allied counteroffensives gain momentum. French retake Het Sas on the Ypres canal while British forces push near St Julien. Lizerne recaptured. Hartmannsweiler Kopf retaken by French. German lines around Ypres hold despite heavy Allied losses. Berlin confirms evacuation of Lizerne and stubborn German positions at Ypres.
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London
Calais
Ypres
Het Sas
British War Office
St. Julien
Lizerne
Hartmannsweiler Kopf
Argonne
Combres
Ailly
Meuse Heights
Priestwald
LePretre Forest
Twin Cities Case Decided by Interstate Commerce Commission
The ICC rejected railroads east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio proposed 90 cent class rate from New York to St Paul and Minneapolis and kept 83 cents. A 28 cent differential to Minneapolis and St Paul over Duluth was denied with 21 cents kept. Traffic to Duluth via St Paul and Minneapolis will incur a 21 cent add on. The Twin Cities Case is a major ICC ruling affecting western rail traffic.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi
Ohio
New York
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Twin Cities
Allied ships hit Gallipoli towns as forces gain at Dardanelles
British battleships Majestic and Triumph damaged and withdrawn. French cruiser Jeanne d Arc set afire by Turkish shells. One English destroyer sunk and two Allied transports hit with one beached. British seize towns along the Dardanelles after heavy clashes and prisoner losses.
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Amsterdam
Majestic
Triumph
Jeanne d’Arc
Berlin
Sedd-El-Babr
Suits on Arms Shipments Against Milwaukee Firms
A Wisconsin discovery complaint aims to uncover conspiracies by Allis-Chalmers president Otto Falk and others with Bethlehem Steel to manufacture and ship shrapnel shells to European belligerents. Samuel Pearson files the suit, asserting U S citizenship and German securities ownership.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Allis-Chalmers Company
Otto Falk
Bethlehem Steel Company
Samuel Pearson
United States
Cushing Attacked by German Airmen in North Sea
The American steamer Cushing, sailing from Philadelphia, was attacked by German airmen in the North Sea near Rotterdam. Two bombs were dropped but caused no damage. The ship, owned by Standard Oil, flew the American flag and bore its name in large letters. Its cargo included about 2.49 million gallons of refined petroleum and 50 thousand gallons of lubricating oil.
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London
Reuters
Rotterdam
Cushing
Philadelphia
North Sea
Standard Oil Company
Western rail arbitrationboard awards pay changes for 66000 workers
The Western rail road arbitration board issued an award denying general wage increases for 66 000 engineers and firemen who sought a 10 percent raise and working condition changes. Some gains were granted including a small raise for through freight pushers and overtime pay in passenger service. The engineers and firemen expressed disappointment but declined to appeal, with President Carter saying they would “take our medicine.”
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Chicago
Western Railroad Arbitration Board
W. S. Carter
District Court
Carter
Italy Calls Envoys to Meet in Rome on Grave Decision
Italian ambassadors in Paris London Vienna and Berlin were summoned to Rome to confer with Foreign Minister Sonnino. Signor Tittoni, ambassador to France, has arrived in Rome after a brief stay in Paris. Marchesi Carlotti, ambassador to Petrograd, will not return but a messenger was sent with instructions.
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Rome
Italy
Paris
London
Vienna
Berlin
Sonnino
Signor Tittoni
France
Marchesi Carlotti
Petrograd
Zeppelins Raid England Reported Over Suffolk Coast
Unofficial reports say four Zeppelins appeared over Lowestoft in Suffolk near Yarmouth. The German official statement notes air activity including shelling Harwich fortifications and aerial operations along the Belgian coast with damage at Ostend.
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London
Lowestoft
North Sea
Suffolk County
Yarmouth
Harwich
England
Ostend
Roosevelt testifies Hughes asked him to row in 1910 convention
In a $50,000 libel case, Col. Theodore Roosevelt says Gov. Hughes urged him to fight William Barnes at the Saratoga convention in 1910. He also says he sought Boss Platt’s counsel to secure affirmative legislation at Albany, noting Platt’s influence over the Senate.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
William Bernes
Saratoga
Charles ©. Hughes
Roosevelt Ir
Barnes
Platt
Albany
Indicts Firms and Men in Interstate Commerce Case
Chicago April 28 eighty two contractors corporations and firms and 18 labor union business agents were indicted by the federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy in restraint of interstate commerce flag of prices and restraining outside competition and combinations and contracts aimed at interfering with interstate commerce. The grand jury reported highly different cases.
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Chicago
Federal
Grand Jury
Russians Launch New Offensive Near Uzsok Pass
Geneva dispatch reports a fresh Russian offensive around Uzsok Pass in the Carpathians. Austro-German casualties total about 20,000 over the last two days as melting snow slows the Russian advance between Stryj and Mamoross.
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Uzsok Pass
Teuton
Geneva
Switzerland
Carpathian Mountains
the Tribune of
Stryj
Matamoros
Naval battle and sinkings in North Sea clash
German submarine torpedoed the British destroyer Recruit off Galloper Lightship. British destroyers pursued and sank two German torpedo boats. Submarines also sank the American Gulflight with the captain dying of shock and two drowned, and sunk the French steamer Europe and British steamer Fulgent with fatalities. Daisy rescued 30 of 65 crew from Recruit. Fulgent sunk northwest of Skellig Rocks.
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Union News Service
London
North Sea
Scilly Islands
Gulflight
Europe
Fulgent
Recruit
Daisy
Skellig Rocks
Attempt to Wreck Tabernacle During Campaign
An unsuccessful bombing attempt targeted a large tabernacle on North Potomac street in Hagerstown Maryland where Rev. Dr. W E Biederwolf is leading a six weeks crusade. The blast blew a several feet square hole in the rear of the wooden frame building seating about 7000. damage is repairable.
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Hagerstown
Potomac Street
W. E. Biederwolf
Storm toll as Missouri valley roars with hail and floods
A Missouri valley storm caused widespread damage with hailstones up to baseball size. In Sturgeon 18 year old Leo Hanley was killed by lightning. Streets flooded to depths of several feet in St Louis as the storm swept the region.
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St. Louis
Missouri Valley
Sturgeon
Leo Hanley
Cincinnati Market Prices Mixed Across Wheat to Lambs
Grain and livestock prices listed for Cincinnati markets show No 2 red wheat at 1.60 to 1.61, various corn and oats grades around 80 cents to 81.5, hay and clover mixed, eggs at 16 to 17 and a half cents, poultry, cattle, hogs, sheep and lambs with bid ranges for buyers and sellers across multiple grades and weights.
Tener Bars Benny Kauff from National League
President Tener barred Benny Kauff of the Giants from playing in the National League. He notified the Brooklyn Federals that Kauff cannot participate now. The Federal league will hold a special meeting to address the Kauff case.
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New York
Tener
Benny Kauff
Boston Braves
Brooklyn Federals
Kauff
Federal League
Amsterdam May Day Peace Parade Draws 30 000 to 40 000
The London Amsterdam May Day celebration became a large peace demonstration with 30 000 to 40 000 participants including several hundred soldiers in uniform bearing red peace banners.
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London
Amsterdam
Reuter’s Telegram Co
Farm Wifely Health Boost From Pinkham Remedy
Kasota Minnesota resident Mrs Clara Franks attributes improved health after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She suffered years of weakness and pelvic pain but now feels renewed and urges other women to try the medicine. The ad invites readers to write for confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Kasota
Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Clara Franks
Maplecrest Farm
Lydia E.pinkham
Woman’s imagination and youth tied to perceptions
The remark suggests that a woman stays young only if she believes others cannot see through her appearance. It emphasizes illusions about aging and social scrutiny in a witty, era tone.
Kill the Files Now and Prevent Disease Ad
An advertisement for a DAILY FLY KILLER promising disease prevention. Claims the product kills thousands and lasts all season. Sold by dealers with express paid mail order for $1 from H SOMERS at 150 De Kalb Ave Brooklyn NY.
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Express
H. Somers
de Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
N.Y
Untitled banter on bachelors and matrimony
In a playful dialogue Hazel asks about her complexion while teasing She and Mary about bachelors and He-Men who have contemplated matrimony. Mary responds with set phrases as Hazel probes her appearance and readiness for courtship.
Team shows solid form after spring trip
The team is playing pretty good ball these days. They’ve practically got over the effects of their spring training trip now.
Resignation Sows Strain in Anarchist Society
A member declares resignation from the Anarchist Society Gentlemen, citing a loss of glory in bombing and calling the business vulgar. The president questions the move, while the member insists the adder is no longer worth the risk.
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Anarchist Society
Brozzer
Adder
Torpedoes Costly and Used Against Slow Targets
Torpedoes cost over $5,000 each so they are discharged only when there is a fair chance of hitting. Vessels hit so far have been stationary or slow moving, but as submarine crews gain skill they may occasionally strike a fast moving warship.
Tea Drinkers Fear Paralysis From Caffeine Poison
An Illinois woman recalls nervous spells headaches and numbness tied to long tea use. She quit tea after 25 years and switched to Postum with improved sleep fewer headaches and stronger heart. Postum Co. promotes two forms with prices and brewing notes and claims a health reason to switch.
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Postum Co
Wellville
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