United States Demands Strict Action Over German Sub Warfare
President Wilson, in a note to Germany approved by both radicals and conservatives, demands strict accountability for Lusitania sinking and violations of American rights. The note seeks guarantees against repetition, contemplates severing relations if necessary, and offers Germany room to disavow acts and abate practices.
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High Seas
Washington
United States
Germany
Lusitania
Berlin
Wilson
Lansing
State Department
Pacific
Philadelphia
Aea
Fintally Ane
White White
House
Falaba
Leon C. Thresher
Americen
Cushing
Gulflight
Italy Crisis Mounts as Austria Proposes Final Concessions
The May 12 dispatches report Austria delivering what is described as its last definite proposal to satisfy Italian territorial demands. Rome opens cabinet discussions, while Berlin notes grave Italy developments and warns against false optimism. Panic crowds near the border and evacuations intensify as Austro Italian tensions rise.
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Rome
Paris
Austria
Italy
Berlin
London
The
Tageblatt
Germans Falling Back Before Allies In West
A Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam reports an unidentified steamer torpedoed off Schiermonnikoog in the North Sea. The vessel is burning and the fate of its crew is unknown.
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West
London
Reuter
Amsterdam
Schiermonikeeg
North Sea
Course Open in Germany Leaves US Steps Unclear
An explanation of Germanys past and future course is requested, but the note fails to specify the United States planned actions to compel any steps. The ambiguous wording leaves whether Washington will push for additional measures or new policy.
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Germany
United States
President weighing end to German propaganda in U S
Diplomatic notes reveal the president considers stopping propaganda aimed at Americans of foreign birth. White House officials would not confirm formal action on Dr Bernhard Dernberg but sources say a cessation of activities may be demanded and he could be asked to leave the country.
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Tumuity
Berlin
Bernhard Dernberg
United States
White House
State Department
Bernberg
Americans in Paris protest sinking of the Kas siania after war horrors
More than 166 Americans in Paris sign a cablegram to President Wilson denouncing the sinking of the Katsania as inhumane while urging neutral self-respect. Signers include Dr. Edmund L. Gros, A Pratt Andrew, Norman Hutchinson, and Lawrence V. Benet among others.
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Paris
Wilson
Edmund L. Gros
American Ambulance Corps
France
A. Pratt Andrew
United States Treasury
Norman Hutchinson
Roumania
Serbia
Lawrence V. Benet
American Chamber of Commerce
Germany Promises to Pay Damages for Neutral Vessels
Washington reports Ambassador Gerard informed the United States that German submarine commanders are instructed not to harm neutral ships not engaged in hostilities and will pay damages for such vessels. Neutral ships carrying contraband in the war zone will be dealt with under naval warfare rules. damages from accidental harm will be compensated without prize court.
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Washington
Germany
Gerard
United States
Passengers on the John Quill Visit St Stephens Alabama
Passengers aboard the steamer John Quill from Mobile to Tuscaloosa visited historic Old St Stephens the first capital of Alabama and the old capital building known as Lowers Leap. They viewed the Tombigbee and Warrior rivers and passed Lock No 1 en route to Demopolis where Capt John Craft praised Alabama road improvements.
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ST. Stephens
Alabama
John Quill
Demopolis
Ala
Mobile
Tuscaloosa
Tombigbee
Warrior Rivers
Old St. Stephens
Alabama Good Roads Association
Craft
Lock 17
Providence Plant to Reopen With 1000 Jobs
The American Locomotive Company announced plans to reopen its Providence plant idle since the auto line ended two years ago. The site will employ at least 1,000 men to manufacture brads fuse heads for shrapnel.
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Providence
R. L
American Locomotive Company
Cutter Winona Returns After Vessal Search Rumor
The United States cutter Winona, based in New Orleans for the past ten days as guard for a yacht club regatta, returned Monday evening. Rumors it searched for the wrecked schooner Donna Christena were denied by master Captain West.
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United States Coast Guard
New Orleans
Gulf
West
Canadian casualty list lists American private Edwin J. Davis among honored officers
Ottawa reports the casualty list from the Canadian contingent includes American Private Edwin John Davis of Covisdion Virginia listed among the fallen. The brief notice notes his widow and action date as part of the official military record.
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Ottawa
Edwin John Davis
Covisdion
Suit Filed Over Damaged Auto After Davis Avenue Crash
John Alexander filed suit in Mobile's equity court on Tuesday claiming his automobile was damaged when another car struck it on Davis Avenue. The action names the Mobile Light and Railroad as defendant in a vehicle collision dispute.
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John Alexander
Aria Equity Court
Eee
Mobile Light
Railroad
Davis Avenue
Weather Forecast Northern and Alabama Details
A mobile forecast shows fair conditions with little temperature change tonight into Thursday. Alabama outlook calls for fair skies in the south with unsettled conditions in the north, and gentle to moderate shifting winds.
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Mobile
Alabama
Funeral Notice Godard Died Tuesday Evening 1915
Funeral notice for Godard who died Tuesday evening January 1 1915 at 11 58 PM. Beloved by family J and Andie Milan. Friends asked to attend from Concept Street tomorrow morning at 8 30 from St Vincent's church at 9 Interment in lia cemetery.
Lost and found engraved Ladies' watch found
One found item described as a ladies watch with initials R. H engraved on it. Return to 9988 Dearborn Street for reward. Also note other classified ads on page.
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R. H
Dearborn Street
Compulsory Call for Military Service Proposed in Nottingham
Business leaders meeting in Nottingham urged the government to issue compulsory notice demanding all men of military age report to the nearest recruiting office within seven days.
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Nottingham
England
Teutons on the Offensive Reported in War Dispatches
London May 12 English and Petrograd dispatches discuss Russian efforts in Galicia and European fronts. The Post hints Grand Duke Nicholas leads enemy actions while German and Austrian forces push forward, amid cautious coverage of Austro German gains.
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London
Petrograd
Galicia
Post
Nicholas
Anya
Times
Mine disaster toll rises at Lemnos island
An official dispatch from Lemnos reports a heavy loss of life after a mine coating accident near Amyssios and Moudros in the Lemnos area. Five persons killed. Further details on Page Three.
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Paris
Havas
Athens
Amyssios
Onan Moudros
Eek Lemnos
Lemnos
Rainfall Lifts Farm Prospects Across Mobile Area
Rainfall boosts crop outlook across Alabama and Mississippi counties. Farmers report near normal stands after drought relief and anticipate profitable yields as oats decline in harvest, cotton recovers, and fruit crops rise. Potatoes and sweet potatoes advance, with insects battled and seed beds damaged only slightly.
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Alabama
Mississippi
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