Germany’s Note on Lusitania and Submarine Warfare
The text reproduces Germany’s formal reply to the May 5 communication, arguing Lusitania was armed and that British ships carried cannons. It asserts German restraint, cites investigations, and claims British provocation through disguised ships and prize practices. It notes American casualties and seeks mutual understanding while awaiting U S response.
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Gerard
Cushing
Gas Sight
United States
Admiralty
Ths
Lusitania
Berlin
London
Germany
Great Britain
Jagow
Germany Says War Months Preparations for Winter Campaign
Western Newspaper Union reports President Wilson plans firm U S response to Germany over maritime crisis. Washington notes two actions on Memorial Day: demand clear adherence to international law and issue a note detailing Lusitania findings and U S intent to hold Germany strictly accountable for rights violations at sea.
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Union News Service
Washington
Wilson
United States
Germany
Lusitania
Americans Flee Germany for Switzerland Amid Unrest
Morning Post Berne correspondent reports a notable exodus of Americans from Germany to Switzerland. Longtime residents say local anti American sentiment has grown hostile, making life intolerable or unsafe for them to stay.
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London
Germany
Switzerland
Morning Post
Berne
Prepared for a Long War Berlin War Ministry Says Supplies Secured
A deputy war minister told the Reichstag budget committee that Germany is prepared for a prolonged war. He stated raw materials and textiles are available in sufficient quantities, and it is impossible for the army’s efficiency to be impeded by any shortage.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Nebraska booster bureau forms to advertise state widely
Nebraska farmers and newspapers unite to promote the state from the Missouri river to Broadway. R S McAkelvie serves as president, Norris A Huse as secretary, C C Rosewater as treasurer. An initial fund near 3000 dollars launches the campaign with plans to raise more and begin work immediately under the executive committee.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Missouri River
Broadway
Nebraska Publishers’ Bureau
R. S. McAkelvie
Nebraska Farmer
Norris A. Huse
Norfolk News
C. C. Rosewater
Omaha Daily Bee
Twentieth Century Farmer
Bureau
centenarian Weimer celebrates 100th birthday in Brownville
Grandma Weimer marked her centennial at the home of Daniel and Mrs Weimer in Brownville last week. She aspired to reach one hundred and recalled marrying at twenty three and homesteading in Custer County Nebraska at age seventy.
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SteMa
Nebraska
Grandma Weimer
Daniel S. Weimer
Brownville
Mrs. Weimer
Custer County
Explosion Destroys Scow Delays Russian Shipment
A scow loaded with fifteen tons of dynamite anchored in Seattle harbor exploded at 2 a m Sunday wrecking the vessel and causing about 40000 damage to nearby plate glass windows. An unknown watchman guarding the dynamite is missing and presumed dead.
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Seattle
Wash
Russia
Nebraskan Named to Foreign Trade Commission
Washington Samuel Avery chancellor of the University of Nebraska Judson Harmon from Cincinnati and former Ohio Gov James M Cox have been chosen by the Department of State as American members of the commission created by treaties of investigation with Sweden Norway and Portugal.
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Washington
Samuel Avery
University of Nebraska
Judson Harmon
Cincinnati
James M. Cox
Ohio
Department of State
Sweden
Norway
Portugal
Alfalfa to Kill Dandelions in Tecumseh
It is reported that alfalfa will be used to exterminate dandelions in Tecumseh. Dandelions cannot live in an alfalfa field and owners may plant alfalfa on vacant town lots to remove the nuisance and possibly gain revenue.
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Tecumseh
Railroad Agents Aim to Aid Free Riders in Harvest Regions
Lincoln reports that railroad special agents oppose free riding by moneyless men en route to harvest fields in Kansas and Oklahoma. They will not be molested if they behave, but on the way north after finishing their work they must pay fares or walk.
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Cushing
International Commission of Inquiry
Lincoln
Kansas
Oklahoma
Battleship Majestic Lost Forty Nine Crew Men
London reports that forty five crew members of the British battleship Majestic were killed when the ship was torpedoed off the Gallipoli peninsula on May 27. A casualty list has been issued.
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London
Majestic
Gallipoli Peninsula
Sugar Beets Safe as Snow Covers 30 000 Acres
Scottsbluff manager Edmund Sim reports no damage to 30 000 acres of sugar beets, snowfall nearly two feet deep should aid crops. Farmers feared loss while expecting a 2 000 000 beet harvest. In Fremont a deal closes with Van Wickle Grain interests and Brown Consolidated Mill taken over by Lyford Falls City Bonus Chicago and Brown Fremont.
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Scottsbluff
Edmund Simmone
Scottsbluff Sugar Company
Fremont
van Wickle Grain Company
Brown Consolidated Mill Company
W. G. Lyford
Falls City
G. Y. Bonus
Chicago
Fred Brown
Body found in shed near Arkansas river ruled suicide
Wichita police say a body found in a shed along the Arkansas river is that of C. Brown of Newport Nebraska. A bullet hole in the head and a revolver with one cartridge exploded lead to suicide conclusions.
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Wichita
Kan
C. Brown
Newport
Neb
Arkansas River
Beatrice Elks Prepare Flag Day Service
Beatrice lodge of Elks plans a public Flag Day observance on June 14 following grand lodge instructions. Invitations will be extended to the G A R Women s Relief Corps and the D A R to attend and assist in the services.
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Beatrice
Beatrice Lodge of Elks
Grand Lodge
G. A R
Woman’s Relief Corps
Adjutant General Moves to Reorganize Fourth Regiment Band
Adjutant General Hall initiates plans to reorganize the Fourth regiment band based in Omaha, aiming to restructure leadership and duties within the unit.
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Hall
Omaha
Sediment Carried to Sea From Yangtze Estimates
Prof Konrad Keithback of the Berlin School of Mines reports estimates on the Yangtze discharge and sediment load from observations during September 1913. He calculates flood flow below Hankow at 3.5 million cubic feet per second and an annual mean of 1.75 million cfs, with filtration data implying an annual sediment transport of about 584 million tons.
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Yangtze-kiang
Konrad Keithback
Berlin School of Mines
Wusunhg
Nanking
Hankow
Wesung
Battle of Whales Report Stuns Long Branch
Capt J P Taylor and Dr Bjork with H W Cousins say two California gray whales battled a thrasher whale a mile offshore for over an hour. The thrasher was reported to win as observers watched through marine glasses near shore.
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J. P. Taylor
Bjorkman
H. W. Cousins
Long Branch
California
Long Beach Dispatch
Los Angeles Times
Alphabetical exchange over dinner menu turns quirky
Willis teases Gillis about dining together while Gillis recalls a home meal of apples apricots and asparagus. Gillis adds his wife attended a domestic science school and left after the first week, highlighting a humorous domestic contrast.
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Willis
Gillis
No Case for Sympathy Turns on Breach of Promise Verdict
A jury foreman explains there were no damages awarded in the breach of promise case, noting the plaintiff was fortunate to part ways with a man who penned foolish letters the attorney read aloud.
A Cheerful Disposition in a City Home
A citizen extols a comfortable home while Mr. Growcher warns that once a place attracts attention its rent may rise after an agent inspects it. The exchange reflects concerns about housing affordability and landlord scrutiny in urban living.
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Mr. Growcher
The Joker Novel Sells Like Hot Cakes Says Penney
Penney reports strong sales for his latest novel with brisk demand described as selling like hot cakes. Puck notes a possible release in July and curious reception from readers.
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Joker
Penney
Puck
Be What You Are People Prefer Real Goods Over Imitations
A voice urges authenticity in commerce, noting that consumers will accept affordable items but reject fakes. The message frames genuine articles as preferable to counterfeit or imitation goods.
Head Bookkeeper Credits Postum with Health Recovery
A Western city executive credits Postum with ending stomach trouble and nervous spells from coffee and tea. He says switching two years ago after pneumonia led to better health, no medicines, and improved work performance. Postum comes in two forms with similar cost per cup. There's a Reason for Postum, sold by grocers.
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Postum
Hense
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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