Lusitania Disaster Sparks US Policy Debate
President Wilson said his Philadelphia speech did not declare policy over the Lusitania sinking and he would decide the approach once he has all elements. In Queenstown recovery crews report no hope of finding more survivors as bodies wash ashore near Old Head and Cape Clear, with Cunard and Vanderbilt efforts underway to locate additional remains.
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Washington
Wilson
Philadelphia
Lusitania
Cain
United States
Germany
Queenstown
Albert Thompson
Toronto
Baltimore
Cork
Old Head
Kinsale
Cape Clear
Irish
Cornwall
England
Cunard Company
Cunard
Webb Wade
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Thounties
Vanderbilt
Owen Kenan
Dr. Kenan
Mr. Vanderbilt
Russians Push Back Austro Germans on multiple fronts
A Tribune dispatch reports Russian forces launching strong offensives at Tar, Courland, and the Stry, driving Austro German units back with heavy losses. Allied Gallipoli advances are noted with Turks suffering about 45,000 casualties as hospitals near Constantinople overflow and move wounded to Konieh.
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Geneva
Via
London
Gallipoli
Athens
Exchange Telegraph Company
Constantinople
Konieh
Agia Minor
Italy Talks of War as Europe Hints at Conflict
Paris reports rumors that Italy may declare war on Austria and possibly join Britain France and Russia in the wider war. Observers note a shift in Italian politics and discuss strategic frontiers as writers predict a German victory shift by midsummer.
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Paris
Sietortic
Bersmany
Austria
Italy
Great Britain
France
Russia
Victor Emmanuel
Giolitti
Germany
Germany’s Regret Statement Presented by Von Bernstorff
Count Von Bernstorff presented the German expression of regret for American Lusitania losses as authentic, though the official text had not yet reached the German embassy due to wireless communication difficulties. The communication was received in last night’s news dispatches and acknowledged by the state department in Washington.
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Germany
Washington
Count von Bernstorff
Lusitania
State Department
German note blames Britain for Lusitania losses
Berlin cables to Washington express deepest sympathy for lives lost on the Lusitania but blame Britain for starving civilians, arguing merchant ships are armed and carry war materiel. The note cites British actions and a prior declaration, insisting Germany cannot accept responsibility.
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Lusitania
Germany
Berlin
Foreign Office
Washington
State Department
Charles Beresford
London editorials urge self reliance after Lusitania sinking
The Times stresses Britain must act with its own resolve and alliance, not depend on the United States or external powers. It questions why Germany carries on after the Lusitania tragedy and hints at drastic treatment of Germans in Britain amid wartime sentiment.
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London
Great Britain
United States
Lusitania
the Times
Germany
Paris Manuscript Fragments Spark Editorial Debate
A fragmented Paris text surfaces in a regional issue prompting readers and editors to discuss the evolving narrative. The undecipherable lines hint at a contested event or title and invite scrutiny of wording and source reliability.
Lusitania Victims Buried At Queenstown After Survival Search
Ninety two Lusitania passengers were buried near Queenstown as services began at 4 PM amid hymns by British soldiers. Coffins were conveyed by cart and the town stood for hours, while more than a thousand other victims remained in the Atlantic, prompting a somber, restrained commemoration.
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Cunard Line
Lusitania
Queenstown
Ireland
Atlantic
Cunard
Water Front
Bene Ea
Wilson Speaks Of Unity At Philadelphia Rally
President Wilson urged loyalty to America over birth origin at a Philadelphia gathering of 4,000 nationalized citizens. He said peace can heal the world and urged people to think of humanity first, not divide into camps, while being introduced by Mayor Blankenburg amid patriotic display and applause.
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Philadelphia
Wilson
Lusitania
United States
Germany
America
Blankenburg
Athemr
Ica
Mobile's Black Strap Molasses Trade Growing
The Cuban Molasses Company boosts Mobile exports as the Northwestern brings 650000 gallons. stockholders plan new tanks to handle rising demand with ships like the Louisiana and the Sun set to load and return cargoes amid European conflict. Mr Clarke notes supply pressures and a forecast of Mobile’s peak trade.
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Northwestern
Se Company
Mobile
W. W. Clarke
Cuba
Mr. Clarke
Louisiana
The
Sun
Clarke
Weather Forecast for Mobile Unsettled Tonight
The forecast warns of unsettled conditions tonight with Wednesday partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures.
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Mobile
President's Washington Visit described with pomp and crowds
The report recalls the President's reluctance to leave Washington and his sense of duty among citizens. It notes heavy security with hundreds of detectives and police escorting the procession, the City Troop honored, and the return trip ending amid cheering streets and horned crowds.
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Washington
Mipports
Pennsylve Teas
Mobile Chamber Looks to Lead Big Delegation to Lock 17 Opening
Ways and Means members map a large Mobile turnout for the Lock 17 opening at Warrior river. The group plans a drive to visit local enterprises, discuss a chamber building, and push for broader civic action with legislative backing. A big train departure to Tuscaloosa is urged.
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Chamber of Commerce
Tle
Mobile
Li 17
Warrior River
Eff
Cthon Hotel
Jo T. Cochrane
E. Q. Norton
J. D. Andrews
J. Leslie Taylor
W. P. Toung
Lucas E. Moore Stave Company
R. P. Begges
John T. Cochrane
Srength
New Orleans
Irvine
Tts
Tuscaloona
Auto Collision Injures Man on Savannah Street
An automobile driven by John P Meritoyiste collided with a work car near Eine and Savannah streets. James G Chambers proprietor of the Gearket Exchange was thrown from the vehicle and suffered injuries. The report notes prior injuries to Mr McEvoy and mentions a history of accidents involving his family.
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John P. Meritoyiste
Mobile Light & Railroad Oo
Eine
Savannah
James G. Chambers
Gearket Exchange
George Street
McEvoy
Germans Seize Six Swedish Ships
A Stockholm dispatch reports six more Swedish coal ships seized by German forces and taken into Swinemunds, expanding disruptions to Baltic trade amid wartime controls.
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London
Stockholm
Russian Baltic Fleet Cruisers Flee After Skirmish
A Reuter dispatch from Petrograd reports a squadron of Russian Baltic Fleet cruisers in the southern Baltic near Windau exchanged fire with a hostile cruiser and torpedo boats. The faster enemy ships escaped southward to avoid engagement.
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London
Reuter
Petrograd
Baltic
Windau
Courland
Bombarded Town of Pont-a-Mousson Faces Intense Attack
MayLl reports Pont-a-Mousson in Lorraine under heavy bombardment as German forces renew shelling on the town long subjected to raids. Citizens endure peril amid fierce fighting and artillery fire.
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Pont-A-Mourson
France
Greek outrage over alleged German atrocity cited in Athens paper
The Athens journal Hestia condemns the torpedoing of the Lusitania as a German crime and a rebuke to German accusations of Russian cruelty in East Prussia, asserting German actions reveal hypocrisy in humanity lessons.
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London
Mevier
Athens
Laisitania
Greece
Hestia
East Prussia
Queen Wilhelmina Sunk by German Submarine off Hartlepool
The British steamer Queen Wilhelmina was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine near Hartlepool on Blyth Saturday. The crew boarded lifeboats and were rescued by a patrol boat, later landing at Shields.
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London
Hartlepool
Blyth
Shields
State Council of K of C Meeting on Horn Island
The Mississippi State Council Knights of Columbus holds its second day on Horn Island off Pascagoula with delegates from Pascagoula Bay St. Louis Biloxi Jackson Gulfport Meridian Vicksburg Natchez and the officers listed. The group opened Monday at Knights Hall with Mass at Our Lady of Victories then visited Southern Paper Milla and a steamer trip to Horn Island for fishing and bathing. A dance in Parquette Park is planned for tonight after business ends.
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Pascagoula
Miss
Mississippi State Council
Columbus
Longstreet
Sam J. Hoy
Walter C. Wagner
Jackson
Mise
J. Cummings
Angelo Spengler
8. A. Massina
Gulfport
Joe Trifley
Peter Borgna
Meridian
James T. Crane
E. P. O'Flynn
Vicksburg
J. W. Piazza
T. A. O'Hearn
Natchez
P. W. Muiihill
G. O. Korndorffer
J. M. Prendergates
J. O. Mauffray
P. H. Rodrigue
A. A. Kergossin
John R. Farrell
John H. Culkins
W. A. Clarke
and. Z. J. Rowan
Knights of Columbus
F. H. Lewis
Our Lady of Victories
Big Southern Paper Milla
Kreele
Horn Island
Parquette Park
Laws for Protection of Fish and Game Prepared
A Mobile County association committee appointed by G. M. van Liew has prepared draft laws for protecting game and fish. President Van Liew convenes a meeting on May 13 at 7:40 PM in the chamber of commerce room and invites association members to attend.
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Mobile County Game and Ferce Association
Dent G. M. van Liew
van Liew
Chamber of Commerce
Adi —Spertemen
Association
Italy and Austria stalled in war talks amid political shifts
Negotiations with Gacalone and Austria remain pending as Italy weighs neutrality in a looming crisis. Italy’s leaders face pressure from Socialists and opposition factions while Kaiser William and Margherita weigh letters on neutrality. Andreas Hermes departs amid reports of German general staff ties.
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Paris 1
Als
Gacalone
Austria
Thake
Giolitti
Atria
Ne Ater
Andreas Hermes
Eetition
International Institute of Agriculture
Lice
Opening Markets of Tuesday Cotton Prices in New Orleans and New York
Cotton futures opened steady in New Orleans with May at 9.884 and 9.18, October 9.54, December 9.71. In New York on May 1 futures opened steady with May 9.20, July 9.45, October 9.80, December 10.04.
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New Orleans
New York
New Orleans Cotton Finds Momentum After Pessimism Lifts
May 11 New Orleans cotton rose 14 to 16 points as short sellers turned into buyers and demand improved amid a shift away from recent pessimism prevailing for days.
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New Orleans
Catjes
Esterday
New York Cotton Market Cools After Early Gains
New York May 11 The cotton market was less active with a calmer tone. Opening advances were 14 to 117 points in active months, but spot demand lagged and reports of declines cooled buying interest.
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New York
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Bales for Speculation
Liverpool day 11 cotton market shows quiet trading with mid morning tones. Prices listed include May-June 5.26 1-2 and November 5.54, with August-September around 5.66 1-4 and March-April at 5.78 and 5.70. Receipts report 33,000 bales. bids and speculation noted.
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Liverpool
Lost and found items in Charleston street note
Lost and found notice offers a diamond ring and a ladies watch. Ring finder asked to return to 1 Government Street with a reward. Initials R H engraved on the watch. item turned in at 958 Dearborn Street.
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Charleston
Eee
Government Street
R. H
S. Dearborn
Stree
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