Riots in London Target German Shops During May 12 Uprising
Londres reports anti German rioting along the East India docks with seventy German shops wrecked. Specials called out as mobs raid businesses and hide Germans. Russians seek police protection. Lord Beresford and William Hicks push petitions for internment of male alien enemies and relocation from coastal areas.
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East End
London
East India Docks
Mest
Charles Beresford
William Johnson Hicks
House of Commons
Battles in progress across Arras Yser Ypres and Galicia
London reports three major fronts in WWI with heavy actions from Arras to the Belgian coast and western Galicia. Belgian forces aided by French marines press the Yser line while Ypres area battles intensify with gas and heavy artillery. French operations near Arras threaten German rail links and signal a shifting artillery-led war.
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London
Arras
Galicia
Dardanelles
Yser
Ypres
Oise
Aisne
Roosevelt played boss two years ago in Syracuse
Charles W. Hutchins Jr a New York lawyer testified that in July 1914 Theodore Roosevelt then a defendant in the William Barnes libel suit said the issues of 1912 were dead and he would go after President Wilson in a Pittsburg speech. He quoted Roosevelt as saying after Chicago 1912 that the Republican party was not big enough for him and Barnes.
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Syracuse
Chas. W. Hutchins, Jr
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
William Barnes
Wilson
Pittsburg
Hutchins
Coloniel
Chicago
Washington action eyed as Wilson fate discussed
London readers follow American dispatches for hints on President Wilson's next move. The Globe notes Americans may be reluctant to fight but warns of a kingly dignity loss if the nation falters.
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London
Washington
America
Wilson
the Globe
Injunction proceedings vs W F Kasiska over Bannock Hotel closure
In district court Judge Guheen heard arguments on dissolving or altering the injunction against Bannock Hotel owner W F Kasiska. County Attorney Smith and defense counsel debated sufficiency of the complaint and evidence of liquor sales in the bar room, with affidavits from guests and detective records. the judge took the matter under advisement and granted time for further affidavits.
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W. F. Kasiska
Bannock Hotel
Smith
Guheen
R. M. Terrell
Kasiska
Bannock
D. C. MacDougall
Terrell
Richard Jones
Today s Games Promised Late Bulletin Of Scores
Sports brief notes late bulletins list postponed National Philadelphia and Pittsburg games. In St Louis Batteries Perdus Meadows Snyder and Gowdy. Cincinnati Batteries Dale Clarke Mathewson Meyer. Washington Batteries Gallia Ainsmith En eel Bentley Henry Faber Daly. New York Batteries Warhop Nuname Walker Mitchell Glenn.
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St. Louis
PIOUS
Perdus, Meadows and Snyder
James and
Gowdy
American
Washington
R.H.E
Sedieviens LY
Gallia
Ainsmith
Eneel
Bentley and
Henry
Faber and Daly
New York
Ostonsenden
Olle
Cleveland
Warhop and
Nunameker
Walker
Mitchell
Glenn
Opening of Italian Parliament Event Sparks War Debate
Rome May 122 The reopening of the chamber of deputies is seen as highly important amid the international situation and Italy’s possible entry into the European war. Some expect an intervention announcement though the king holds war declaration power, with quick decisions and funding measures likely if war is discussed.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Italy
Pill Makers' Outing Opens In New Orleans convention
The Louisiana State Pharmaceutical Association opens its annual convention in New Orleans with a morning business session followed by a steamboat Mississippi cruise. The outing will continue through Thursday with elaborate entertainment planned for visiting members.
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New Orleans
Louisiana State Pharmaceutical Association
Mississippi
Saxonia Reaches Port After Sight of Lusitania
The Saxonia arrived from Liverpool at New York or Sandy Hook on May 12 after sighting the Lusitania on May 5, two days before the liner sank. Passengers learned of the Lusitania's fate only after the Saxonia’s pilot boarded.
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New York
Liverpool
Sandy Hook
Bodies of five recovered from Lusitania lifeboat ashore near Baltimore
Queenstown reports a Lusitania lifeboat adrift since Saturday bearing three women and two boys. It reaches the south Irish coast near Baltimore with seven dead in total, but no American first cabin passengers among them.
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Queenstown
Baltimore
Bancroft Estate Left to Daughters in Salt Lake
W S Bancroft once vice president and general manager of the Short Line railroad died April 22 in Salt Lake City leaving an estate valued around 30000. It will go to his two adopted daughters Marie A and Adelaide V Bancroft share and share alike after funeral and debts are paid plus a 5000 bequest to nephew S O Bancroft of Chicago. The will also directs no court involvement and no bonds for executors who may manage the estate as they choose.
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Salt Lake
W. S. Bancroft
Short Line Railroad
District Court
Marie A
Adelaide V. Bancroft
Bancroft
N. Dearborn Street
Chicago
Taking trouble from censors
London reports soldiers at the front are now required to certify on honor that their letters contain only private and family matters. A green On Active Service envelope is issued for frontline troops with a signed declaration on the flap.
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London
German Captain Weihe Arrested for Impersonating the Emperor
May 12 reports indicate Captain Weihe of the German navy, arrested at San Remo on espionage charges. He is said to be the absolute double of the German emperor and accused of impersonating the emperor in addressing troops and civic bodies on several occasions.
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Weihe
Germany
San Remo
Ripper murder suspect held for two child deaths
New York May 12 Frank Fuzia eight year old tailor is held without bail for examination in the so called ripper murders in which two children were victims. He is charged with attacking Stelen Manning fourteen in her home Sunday.
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New York
Frank Fuzia
Stelen Manning
Lusitania Dead To Be Returned To New York
A cablegram to Cunard confirms identified Lusitania victims will be brought to New York. The return follows efforts to identify the American dead from the sinking.
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New York
Cunard Company
Auction of Vast Coal Lands In Danville Today
Danville Illinois May 12 an auction of large coal lands formerly owned by Michael Kelly and associates will be held at the Federal Building to liquidate debts of the Dering Coal company amounting to six million dollars. The Dering company based in Chicago acquired the properties a decade ago and later faced bankruptcy due to unpaid mortgage and other debts.
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Danville
Dering Coal Company
Michael Kelly
Ilinois
Federal Building
Dering Company
Chicago
Big Holdings
May Wheat Closes at 1.57 in Chicago Market
Chicago on May 12 reports May wheat finishing at 1.57 per bushel. The closing price reflects trading activity at the Chicago market.
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Chicago, Il
Lincoln Park Opening Promised for May with Carnival Queen
Management plans to start operations May 30 at Lincoln Park Po catello the new amusement park. A six day carnival under the Loyal Order of Moose will feature vaudeville and a carnival queen elected by popular vote. Diamond ring prize on display at Harrison's store and a combination ticket for ten admissions or concessions will be sold.
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Lincoln Park
Poéatello
Pocatello
Order of Moose
Harrison’s Jewelry
Moose
Flying Large Flag When Torpedoed Gulflight
Washington reports a sworn statement by Ralph E. Smith, former Gulflight officer and now master, describing the May 1 torpedoing off the Scilly islands. He says the Gulflight flew a large American flag, six by ten feet, and observed the flag standing in the breeze as three lives were lost including Captain Alfred Gunter. He notes two British patrol boats Toco and Filey maneuvered to guide the ship toward Bishop lighthouse and that the submarine could be seen but no flag was visible on it.
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Washington
State Department
Ralph E. Smith
Gulflight
Vesge
Scilly Islands
Smith
Toco
Filey
Bishop Lighthouse
Alfred Gunter
Floating Mines Threaten Aegean Waters Amid War News
May 12 report from Turis via Havas says a floating mine exploded near Amyssios off Lemnos, killing five. Greece warns navigators of many mines in the Aegean from the Dardanelles. Turkish forces in Syria ordered to Gallipoli peninsula as losses mount. In France, sector north Arras sees uncertain corps strength, Loos front gains held, and German counterattacks retake ground. other fronts report aerial activity.
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Turis
Havas
Ispatel
Amyssios
Lemnos Island
Aegean Sea
Derdanelles
Syria
Gallipoli
Peninguis
Rhe War Office
Arras
Loos Front
Dead Found In Upturned Lusitania Life Boat
Lloyds reports four women and two children dead in an upturned life boat from the Lusitania. The vessel picked up by a boat and brought to the coast guard near Mastnet with bodies recovered and being transported for identification.
Note to Germany on wartime conduct released from White House
The note to Germany faces German submarine attacks in the war zone and demands strict accountability for violations of American rights. It signals possible severance of diplomatic ties if German practices do not abate, while keeping a firm yet courteous stance and room for disavowal. Telegrams from across the country express broad support for the president’s approach.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Tumulty
Germany
Berlin
Lansing
State Department
United States
Philadelphia
Oregon-Washington R R and N boat lines approved
Washington May 12 The Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation Company received approval under the Panama Canal act from the Interstate Commerce Commission to retain ownership and continue operating boat lines on the Willamette Columbia Snake rivers and Lake Coeur d Alene.
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Washington, D. C
Oregon- Washington Railroad and Navigation Company
Willamette, Columbia and
Snake Rivers
Lake Coeur d’Alene
Interstate Commerce Commission
Idaho Falls Election Doubt Over Mayor Result
Idaho Falls city council affirmed Barzillo W. Clark as mayor by one vote after a ward discrepancy. Second ward figures differed between election judges and poll books, changing the citywide outcome. Edgington plans to contest the ruling and the ten vote gap is under scrutiny.
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Idaho Falls
Barzillo W. Clark
George Edgington
Edgington
Italy Filled With War Spirit Amid Diplomatic Tension
Rome May 12 Italian authorities report receipt of the last definite Austrian proposal on territorial concessions. The cabinet is summoned to consider the communication while guards protect Austrian German diplomats and the Vatican. War enthusiasts催 are restrained by troops as Premier Salandra is cheered and an attempt to storm Giolitti’s residence is thwarted.
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Rome
Italy
Old Timers Fined for Bootlegging in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls May 12 Louis Elg proprietor of the Eagle Rock drug store was convicted of maintaining a common nuisance. Sentence to be passed by Judge Gwinn next Monday. The case will be appealed. M. Maurire who ran a drug store at Acon received four months in county jail and a $500 fine for a simple offense.
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Idaho Falls
Louis Elg
Eagle Rock
Gwinn
M. Maruire
Acon
Taft Expresses Confidence In Wilson Over Lusitania Sinking
Former President Taft writes to President Wilson to express confidence in his handling of the Lusitania sinking crisis. Wilson replies with thanks.
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Taft
Washington, D.C
Wilson
Weather Summary for Washington and Idaho
Washington faces probably fair conditions with Idaho expecting showers to the south and possibly north. Temperatures and exact timing not specified in the fragment.
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Washington
Idaho
Americans Flock to Basel Amid Germany Ties Tensions
Basel dispatch reports several American citizens, mainly businessmen, arriving to await developments in U.S.-Germany relations as they quit Germany and seek safety or clarity in Switzerland.
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Geneva
Basel
Germany
United States
Butte Judge Upholds Court Precedent in Theater Boycott Case
Judge Clements of Helena sitting in Butte district court refused a temporary injunction against a musicians union boycott. He found the banner in front of the theatre harmed business, but a prior Montana Supreme Court ruling bars issuing such injunctions in this context.
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Butte
Mont
Clements
Helena
Montana Supreme Court
Riggs Bank Case Postponed to Monday in Washington
Washington May 12. Hearing in the Riggs National Bank case against Secretary McAdoo Comptroller Williams and Treasurer Burke was postponed until Monday at the government's request.
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Washington, D. C
Riggs National Bank
McAdoo
Williams
United States
Burke
Manitoba Officials Resign From Roblin Administration
Winnipeg residents learn Sir R. P. Roblin and several Manitoba officials have stepped down from the current administration amid a resignation by key staff members.
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Winnipeg
Can
R. P. Roblin
Manitoba
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