German reply to American note on Lusitania sinking
The May 29 dispatch reports Germany’s foreign minister Von Jagow replying to the American note about the Lusitania disaster. It argues the ship may have carried munitions or troops and notes ten to twenty three minutes for passengers to abandon ship, while denying intent to attack neutral vessels. It references subsequent incidents involving the Cushing and Gulf class ships and promises to refer doubtful cases for review.
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London
Senti
Herr von Sagow
Gerardithis
Germany
Goresuit
Eresieeye Wilson
Lusitania
Salaba
Cushing
Gulf
North Sea
Sciihr
Mote
Am' Amr
Nebraskan in dry dock after explosion at Birkenhead
The American steamer Nebraskan was placed in dry dock at Birkenhead in the presence of the American naval attache and British officers. A large sap forward on the starboard side, about twenty feet four and twelve feet deep at the bottom, shows damage, with surrounding plates curved inward. Officials declined to comment on the explosion’s cause.
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Xmry
Associated Press
Liverpool
Birkenhead
Americanaval Attache
Towers
Pearson suit dismissed over shrapnel shipment to Allies
Milwaukee May 29 Judge William J Tanner dismissed General Samuel Pearson’s suit to restrain Allas-Chalmers and Otto H L Salk from manufacturing shrapnel shells for allies in the European war. The court ruled relief would intrude on political questions, and alleged war-end effects are opinions not grounds for action.
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Milwaukee
Wis
William J. Tanner
Samuel Pearson
Allas-Chalmers Company
Otto HL. Salk
Hunger and Suffering Reported Across Mexico
Reports to the American Red Cross describe hunger and hardship across Mexico. Messages from Vera Cruz outline aid appeals to state governors, with bean shipments and corn shortages noted on a plantation near Mexico City. A separate note from Amsterdam reports the German Reichstag adjournment to August 10.
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Washington
Red Cross
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Catlin
Mexico City
Vera
Air Raid on Venice Triggers Big Fires Near Arsenal
Naval airmen carried out an air raid on Venice last night dropping many bombs that set multiple fires in and around an arsenal. An additional blast struck Fort Nicole. The War Office released an official statement tonight confirming the raid and noting the home affairs secretary was briefed.
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Miennas
Bordon
Venice
Fort Nicole
War Office
F-4 Submarine Sinking Release Says No Bodies Found
In Honolulu on May 9 Rear Admiral Moore announced that divers found no bodies of officers and crew in the forward hold of the submarine F-4. The diver could not enter the middle hold and exploration was stopped as the navy ordered bringing the vessel to harbor for examination to determine the cause of the March 1 sinking. raising the sub is expected about 60 days later.
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Mesa Honolullg
United States
Bit. Moore
Navy Department
Italian Troops Near City of Trent in World War I Dispatch
An early World War I report notes Italian troops approaching the city of Trent and discusses comments attributed to President Wilson about Mexican peace efforts. The piece covers anticipated U.S. actions including fundraising, relief work, and diplomacy as Washington contemplates a response with Mexico and internal American audiences.
Italian Army Crosses River in Trieste Sea Approach
Italian forces press a river crossing near Trieste with the Ausirrian entrenchments at Seffana and Diznea guarding the coast. Reports say landing or frontier advance to begin after the crossing, as Austrian positions on the right bank and mountains near Gorizia shape the struggle. Monte Santo dominates the hillside approach to the south as operations unfold.
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Triest
Seffana
Diznea
Posit
Udine
Sac
Iconmso
Austria
Gorizial
Portugal Elects Theophile Braga President
Theophile Braga, provisional Portugal president after the revolution and abdication of King Manuel, was elected president by the national assembly to succeed Manuel de Arriaga. Braga, elected 281 to 1, took the oath before Congress and was declared president amid applause as neutral Spain’s stance in the Austria-Hungary versus Italy war was announced.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Paris
Theophile Braga
Manuel
Republic
National Assembly
Manuel de Arriasa
Braga
Sey Aceoenras
Madrid
Spain
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Market Recovers As War News Weighs In
New York May 29 The steel market opens on a light note amid a double holiday and expectations Germany may publish a reply to Washingtons Lusitania note. Initial trading shows irregular but firm closing with leading stocks recovering. Low priced rails like Rock Island and Missouri Pacific move differently as Missouri Pacific steadies on news of extended payment plans.
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New York
Berlin
Rock Island
Missouri Pacific
Grove Retes
Battle in Galicia and Przemysl Encirclement Efforts
German and Austrian forces press heavy artillery and fighting to encircle the fortress of Przemysl in middle Galicia as rumors of Aleains evacuation circulate. Front-line actions include repulsed attacks along the western line and continued outpost fighting from the Italo Austrian frontier to the Baltic region, with Romanian Bulgarian negotiations reported and British sub deployments around the Isles.
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Pwenet
London
Priemi
Ysl
Galicia
Arras
Albaiy
Przemysl
Jarosian
Epee
Przemyal
Lemberg
Baltic
Ablain
Bucharest
Roumania
Bulgaria
British’ Isles
Ethite
Max
Kansas City Prep for High Water Facing Flood Risk
May 29 report from Kansas City notes preparations in the Iow districts as rising water threatens next day. Local fears are tempered by divided interest between Missouri river floods in central counties and Arkansas river breaches harming fields in Arkansas. Other areas see water levels stabilizing as conditions improve.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Arkansas
Time extended for goods shipments to American importers
Washington May 22 shipment of goods purchased in countries at war with Great Britain and paid for before March 15 will be permitted up to June 15 the British embassy said extending the previous deadline by fifteen days. Rome via Paris May 29 an official communique says an Austrian hydro airplane was captured near the Italian coast on May 27. It underwent an operation at a hospital nearly four weeks ago.
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Mxr-Whson
Mexco
United States
Arebes Werecocias
Paris
Jane
Tearea
Huez
Trent
Washington
Great Britain
Rome
Phaon di Krezel
Villas Army Suffers Heavy Losses in Central Campaign
Reports indicate Villa's forces suffered at least 5,000 deaths as troops were evacuated toward El Paso and other cities along the central railroad. Estimates describe widespread casualties and wounded amid ongoing fighting and raids that imperil the region.
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Ameema
Ted Preser
EL Paso
Leon Last
Rand
Great Battle Not Brought to Decision in Frontline Reports
Petrogead May 23 reports from vis London March 30 on the ongoing campaign between Steniawa and Przemisl. Strong enemy attacks target Przemcysl and the marshes near the Dniester while Russian forces launch a vigorous offensive on the Aktars front. Reports note repulsed assaults at the Dniester Dolina area on May 27 and 28, with continued heavy fighting and no clear resolution.
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vis-London
Steniawa
Przemisl
Przemcysl
Dniester
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