U S Demands Radical Change in Neutral Rights War Note
The United States warns Britain and France that only a radical shift in policy restoring neutral rights will satisfy. It cites seizures and censorship of neutral mails, asserts violations of international law, and states it will press claims for losses. The note calls on belligerents to respect high seas rights and neutral duties.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
France
State Department
One United Bases
Dieregard
Ceake
Martial Law in Ireland to be continued next week per decree
Fragmentary report states martial law in Ireland will be extended for the period cited by authorities. Baseless garbled text references four parishes, an administration building destroyed by fire, and uncertain dates and places, with unclear execution details in the scattered lines.
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Ireland
Tublin
Preewn
Venn
Winer Falie to Death in Hallway Accident
A miner named Winer Falie died after a fatal fall down a hall at the Amer koe Vleg mle site. Witnesses said the incident occurred as he bell 400 frit down the hall. Police report there were no other injuries and the cause remains under investigation.
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Winer
Miner
Amer
France
Ber
Lewis Proposes Mediation in World War I Conflict
Senator Lewis of Illinois introduced a resolution urging President Wilson to seek mediation with the warring European nations. The plan would have the belligerents appoint neutral reps to a board of arbitration presided by the president, aiming for an equitable peace. General Leman of Liege was offered permission to go to Switzerland for health reasons, but refused to admit weakness.
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Washington
Europe
United States
Lewis of
Ilinois
Wilson
Havre
Leman
Liege
Switzerland
Navy bill urged larger allowances to build a greater fleet
Republican members of the house naval affairs committee issued a minority report on Thursday denouncing the $24,000,000 naval appropriation bill as inadequate and urging more liberal allowances to make the United States Navy second in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Naval Affairs Committee
United States
Allenists Describe Waite as Insane in Defense
New York jurors heard Dr. Arthur Warren Waite accused of murdering John E. Peck. Waite’s defense claimed Waite is a moral imbecile and an immoral monster with only an insane knowledge of right and wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Allens
Vy Se
Arthur Warren Waite
John E. Peck
Anarchist Deported From Denver After Speech
An order for the deportation of Harold B. Callow an Englishman was received from Washington. Deportation proceedings began after Callow in a street speech denounced the American flag and declared anarchy as the remedy for social troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Harold B. Callow
Washington
Callow
William A Rodenberg Veteran Congressman Dies in East Bt Lewis
William A Rodenberg veteran Republican congressman from East Bt Lewis Hawaii, known as Uncle Joe by friends, passed away leaving a notable political footprint and a long public service record.
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William A. Rodenberg
Lewis
Uncle Joe
Ternade Incident In North Dakota Injures Person. $100,000 Damages
In Wunhladow North Dakota, a Thursday event caused injuries and about $100,000 in property damage. The report mentions terns and parties involved, with limited legible details about the incident and responders on scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Wunhladow
N. 2
Teneilie Bernade
Paneed
Army Appropriation Explained with Large Funding Figures
Washington reports on military funding as Army appropriation totals reach 645 million dollars. Details mention provisions for carrying out duties under Hay Chamberlain era policies, with references to $145000.00 per unit or program. The fragmented text outlines planning for equipment, personnel, and logistical support under wartime or defense measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Washington
Irish Affairs In Commons Unites Behind Lloyd George Plan
In a rare display of unity the House of Commons heard Asquith urge settlement of the Irish question by agreement. David Lloyd George was tasked with reconciling factions as John Redmond, Sir Edward Carson, and William O’Brien voiced support, ending anticipated party attacks for the moment.
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House of Commons
David Lloyd-George
London
Ide
Asquith
Ireland
Mr. Redmond
Edward Carson
William O'Brien
Hiewise
Portland chauffeur killed in alleged murder linked to Aurora case
In Portland a chauffeur named Fred Ristman was found beaten to death after being hired to drive an unidentified man to Mrs. Helen Jennings's country home. The suspect may be the same man who killed Mr. Jon Plogs by crushing the pull. In Aurora, 19 year old Verhoye was charged with murder after choking a girl. 15 year old Gwendolyne Holden, daughter of Mrs. Anna Holden Collins, testified.
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Portland
Ore
Fred Ristman
Helen Jennings
Ristman
Jon Plogs
Aurora
Paul Verhoye
Gwendolyne Holden
Anna Holden Collins
Not Guilty For Dolly Ladgerwood In Probate Conspiracy
Mra Dolly Ladgerwood and her co-defendants faced charges of conspiring to influence probate matters in Cook County. A Thursday ruling acquitted all involved, ending the case without conviction and leaving the court dispute unresolved.
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Mra
Chicago
Dolly Ladgerwood
Cook County
Masked robber robs Furmera Merchants' Bank at Roon
A masked robber entered the Furmera & Merchants' bank in Roon on Tuesday. He forced the teller at gunpoint to surrender about $808 in small bills and then escaped. Police reported no injuries.
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Sims City Bank
Mebbea. Saas City
Furmera & Merchants’ Bank
Roon
Enadler
Mandida Eacape
Congress to Take Receue Washington
Formal agreement reached Wednesday by Senate leaders ends legislative activity during political conventions. James P. Gow rich and James P Gow rich Retina Committee announce the plan to allow a recess. Fairbanks launches room for fair banking in Chicago with Governor Massachusetts growth rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congresa
Washington
Fairbamke
Chicago
Charles
Grey says peace talk inopportune in London speech
British Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey said peace negotiations are premature while hostilities continue. He argued no peace terms can be discussed without an entente agreement and noted German lies in state media. reports say Prince von Buelow may head to Washington on a peace mission.
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London
Home of Commons
Arthur Ponsonby
Stirling
Scotland
Edward Grey
Sir Edward
Exchange Telegraph Company
Prince von Buelow
Washington
Wiliam
Visi
United States
Europe
William
Halder Resigns From State Department Post
Dr. Charles A. Halder, foreign trade adviser, resigns effective June 5 to join Amaink & Co in New York as banker and exporter.
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Halder
Omece
Washington
Charles A. Halder
State Department
New York Banking and Exporting House
Amaink & Co
Mrs Edgar E Clark Active In Washington Society
Mrs Edgar E Clark wife of an interstate commerce commissioner plays a prominent role in Washington society while also managing family duties with her two children Mary and Edger.
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Re. Edger
E. Clark
Mary
Edger
Clark
Washington
Industrial Resources Mobilisation
Washington reports that a war resources mobilising bill was proposed by President Wilson and introduced in the House today. The measure aims to marshal industrial resources for the war effort and to coordinate manufacturing and production for national needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilaos
Forte Rican Bi Paweee Weahinguae Bill Beats Grast
A garbled note describes Forte Rica or a similar place, mentioning a bill and a white-winged theme. It references Yale and Mehonde with unclear roles, but the intended outcome or event is not clearly stated. The fragment offers no verifiable names, dates, places, or concrete actions.
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Bill By
Yale
President Wilson voices US support for world peace alliance
President Wilson spoke before the League to Enforce Peace, urging a universal association of nations to safeguard sea lanes and uphold sovereignty. He outlined peace principles including free seas, territorial integrity, and the right of peoples to choose their government, framing a potential mediation by the United States.
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Washington
Wilson
League
United States
Hationa
Europe
Universal Association of the Nations
Waite Convicted by Jury in Father-in-Law Murder
New York reports Arthur Warren Waite found guilty by a jury on the murder charge of his millionaire father in law John Peck. The verdict sparked an emotional scene as Waite’s aged father Warren W. Waite fainted, aided by his sons Lloyd and Frank, while Myra Clare Louise Beck Waite exited the courtroom as jurors delivered the verdict.
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New York
Arthur Warren Waite
John & Peck
Waite
Warren W. Waite
Lloyd
Frank
Myra Clare Louise Beck Waite
Kewer Diet
Platform Will Be Brief, Chicago Convention Preview
Chairman Charles D L Hiblea of the Republican party outlines a concise national convention platform. He says the document will be unusually brief and focus on the most essential public interests.
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Chicago
Charles DL Hiblea
Republican At
Lowst
Preparedness Advocates Parade
Preparedness advocates led a four thousand strong march through the city Saturday as thousands watched cheered and waved national colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buaicn
Advoceios
Tome
Bulgarians Inva DE Lux Greece Amid Balkan War News
News from the Balkans reports Bulgarians occupying Greek forts Rupel Dragotin and Spotors and advancing from Demiri Hissar toward Kaxalin. A Serbian force reportedly lands at Saloniki to reinforce Allied troops. French war department notes artillery duels near Verdun and German mine explosions form craters on the Argonne front.
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London
Balkans
Raple
Dragotin
Spotors
Demiri Hissar
Kaxalin
Athonnus Ny Exchange Telegraph Company
Baloniki
Ny'parians
Rupel
Niles
Demir-Hissar
Fort Rupel
Saloniki
Corty
Porsons
Argonne
French War Department
Verdun
Meuse
Dead Man Hill
Upper
Alsace
Altkirch
Taft Outlines Peace League Aims For Lasting World Peace
Former President Taft addressed the League to Enforce Peace at its annual meeting in Washington. He outlined aims to secure permanent peace after wartime, calling for limited, real purposes and warning against overreach while continuing efforts to end the present war. The discussion emphasized a future peace framework rather than immediate settlement.
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Taft
Peace League
Washington
League
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
William H. Taft
Villalta Chief Killed Near Cruces in New Mexico
Columbus reports Villista bandit leader Cervantes killed by American troops south of Cruces after a surprise attack on a motor truck detachment. Two Mexicans and one American dead, two Americans wounded, pursuit by engineers and Seventeenth Infantry.
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Columbus, N. M
Candelaria
Cervantes
Villista
Cruces
Hille
Devo Feto
Seventeenth Infantry
Jose Bencoroe
Police Battle With Desperado Ends in Desperate Shootout
A desperado at Ban Frae, cornered after a night raid, fought off about fifty police including Sergeant John Moriarty. After a gun and revolver duel, the outlaw was found dead. police captured him after a raid on his lair near the edge of Ban Frae.
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Ban Francie
John Moriarty
Kaat
Tragedy in Salem: cigar store owner shoots wife and child
In Salem Oregon William Le Pelorece, a cigar store owner, killed his wife and infant daughter before shooting himself. Neighbors reported he had become mentally unsettled amid ongoing worries. Authorities investigated the triple incident as a domestic tragedy.
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Oregon
Salem
Ore
William le Pelorece
Patereun
Unknown Title From Fragmented 1900s Report on Electric Shock Fatality
Fragmentary OCR describes a fatal electric shock at a harbor area involving a lieutenant commander and a war-related unit. The garbled text mentions Chicago and Charion Hilles, names such as Michards, and references to Poland and Denmark, but all are unclear. Further readable details are missing.
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