Lord Fisher Resigns as Admiral in Britain Crisis
Reports from Rome and London claim Admiral Lord Fisher has resigned his Admiralty post amid Cabinet tensions over war policy. Berlin and Vienna note diplomats departing Italy as Italy seeks plenipotentiary powers. Strong signals of possible government shakeups and shifts in alliance plans emerge as Rome, Vienna, and Washington monitor the war state.
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Germans suspend submarine activity against neutral ships
New York reports indicate Germany paused U boat operations in the war zone amid U S note discussions. Admiralty says no submarine fatalities since the American note and many expect the fleet withdrawn for now. Paris cites German sources saying hostilities against neutral ships paused as the note is considered.
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Germany Says It Won't Attack Unarmed Ships
Washington reports the State Department has received information via the German embassy that Germany will not attack unarmed ships in its reply to a note. The detail came with the 4:00 PM update on May 1.
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United States
War Fleet Sails For Annual Maneuvers From New York
President Wilson praised the fleet as warships steamed out to sea from New York for the annual maneuvers. He attended a luncheon with army and navy leaders after a formal review and salutes, noting the navy as a powerful national asset and vowing restraint in use of force. The fleet’s departure marks a major show of strength before the President heads to Washington.
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Three American Victims Of Lusitania Found In Town
The Coast Guard recovered the bodies of three American passengers from the Lusitania disaster and brought them to the city for interment. The government indicated a German reply may follow as authorities confirm the remains and begin burial preparations.
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Bad weather halts operations in Flanders front
Damaged text describes persistent bad weather disrupting military actions in Flanders. References to Noel Franee and allied forces, ongoing futile fighting, and waterlogged trenches causing severe soldier suffering. Both sides reportedly offensive at intervals with minor skirmishes and unclear dates near Ypres.
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Roosevelt trial nears verdict as lawyers sum up evidence
In Syracuse on May 1 the Roosevelt trial moved toward a jury verdict with prosecutors and defense counsel delivering closing arguments. Courtrooms filled hours before session, attendance up while bakers advertise low prices including bread at five cents and fresh eggs at 1.25 per dozen from local shops.
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Cunarder Orduna Sails with British Supplies
The Cunarder Orduna ships out from New York carrying British wartime supplies. The cargo includes military fittings and foodstuffs intended for Britain’s needs, as reported amid ministerial actions and policy discussions.
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Torpedo Missed Transylvania by Thirty Yards
Passengers aboard the steamer Transylvania report a torpedo fired by a submarine near the Irish coast narrowly missed the liner by about thirty yards. The German naval office confirmed a general denial of any intentional sinking attempt during the voyage to Britain.
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