U S protests as Lusitania note is presented in Berlin
Washington publishes the text of the U S note to Germany warning that acts against neutral rights on the high seas, including the Lusitania sinking on May 7 1915, threaten free navigation. It calls for disavowal of the attacks and prompt action to prevent a repetition.
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Washington
United States
Gerard
Berlin
Foreign Office
Department of State
Germany
Great Britain
France
Kingdom of Prussia
Mental Overwork Insight on Brain Fatigue
The article notes that constant brain use keeps brain cells alive even after work ends, hindering sleep. It warns worry similarly sustains cerebral activity, potentially worsening effects of overwork.
His Preference in Ragtime Music
A brief dialogue captures a woman fond of ragtime asking what song she should play next. He replies with plain options, naming Whist or casino as choices, in a concise, period-tinged exchange from the Boston Transcribing source.
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Boston
Man’s Peculiarity Cites Spouse Abuse Critique
An Atchison Globe excerpt notes Jude Johnson who beats his wife finds it a shame that Short Jenks criticizes Mrs. Jenks’ grammar. The remark highlights recurring views of domestic strife and social judgment reflected in a concise newspaper quip.
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Jude Johnson
Short Jenks
Traveling tale of self and growth in journeys
A Socratic exchange notes that travel does not guarantee improvement. One person argues the voyage changes nothing, while another agrees, saying the traveler already carries all his traits, and cannot escape self. The remark reflects on introspection versus external exploration.
Germany to Reply to American Note Amid War Aims
Germany will respond to the American note on submarine warfare after a higher council reviews it. Berlin plans to discuss noncombatant issues and urges Britain to end aid to enemies. the U S opposes arbitration as President Wilson favors diplomatic handling over prize courts.
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Berlin
Britain
Istrument
U. S.S
Wilson
Germany
School board officers reelected and named
The board reelected the president of the school board. Dr. Louis Farge was named vice president and Miss Emma Kirwan was chosen secretary.
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Louis Farge
Emma Kirwan
Climate ranges in northern Europe and Canada
The northern regions of Norway and Sweden reach Arctic latitudes while southern areas approach Glasgow latitude, creating wide winter temperature differences. The same pattern applies to Canada, indicating broad climatic variation within these nations.
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Norway
Sweden
Arctic Circle
Glasgow
Canada
Massacre claims and Gallipoli fighting reported
A May 15 dispatch from Urumiah, Persia, cites six thousand Armenians killed at Van, with Armenians defending against Turks and Kurds and pleas for aid. Meanwhile Allied forces report occupying Krithia heights after six hours of combat as battles continue near Kilid Bahr and Maitos. The Russian fleet is said to have destroyed several Turkish ships and damaged others in the Black Sea. Reports also note Armenian uprisings in Zeitun and Cilicia and mass killings in Transcaucasia. A separate Cairo dispatch states fires from Allied guns destroyed Maitos and Bulair on Gallipoli.
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London
Van
Armenia
Turkey
Urumiah
Persia
Krithia
Kilid Bahr and
Maitos
Black Sea
Kefken
Eregli
Kilimali
Cairo
Zeitun
Cilicia
Transcaucasia
Sofia
Bulair
Gallipoli Peninsula
Dedeagatch
Portugal's New Ruler Shot In Lisbon Disturbances Erupt
Joao Chagas head of the Portuguese revolutionists and new cabinet leader was fatally wounded by Senator Freitas at Entrecamamento station while en route to Lisbon. Freitas was killed by a bystander. Lisbon fights leave hundreds dead or wounded as military rule stabilizes and the Espana arrives to protect foreigners.
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Freitas
London
Joao Chagas
Lisbon
Senor Chagas
Oporto
Entrecamento
Chagas
Espana
U.S. Citizens Fight Indians Near Guaymas
May 17 report from Nogales Sonora says 65 Americans including women and children huddled in a Yaqui valley colony near Esperanza south of Guaymas. Mexican forces and armed Americans were attempting to rescue them as Yaqui Indians attacked their home. casualties reported as high.
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Nogales
Sonora
Esperanza
Guaymas
Three Die In Auto Accidents In Illinois
In Windsor Illinois on May 18 Mrs Hanna Turner eighty five and Mrs Nan Turner were killed when a car driven by a society girl ran off an embankment at Alvin near town. Elizabeth Barker and James C prominent were also killed and her companion Dan Beck injured.
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Hinois
Windsor
Ill
Hanna Turner
Nan Turner
Elizabeth Barker
James C. Prominent
Dan Beckwith
Alvin
Here
Rate Hearing Set for June 22 in Freight-Rate Case
Washington May 18 Oral arguments on the western freight rate advance case were set for June 22 in an order by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Washington
Western
Interstate Commerce Commission
Record Shipping Via Canal
Record breaking cargoes passing through the Panama canal in March would have filled about 1,800 freight trains of 20 cars each, according to war department statisticians.
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Canal
Washington
Panama Canal
War Department
Swedish Steamer Seized by German Submarine
Swedish steamer Bjoern en route to London with a cargo of foodstuffs was seized by a German submarine and carried into Hamburg, per a message received at Rotterdam on May 19.
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Rotterdam
Bjoern
London
Hamburg
Battle Rages Across 70 Mile Front in Northern France
British French and Belgian forces drive ferocious assaults against German lines along a 70 mile front in northern France with the fiercest fighting reported between Ypres and Aubers Ridge. The clash marks a pivotal phase of the war as allied units push to break through entrenched positions.
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France
Ypres
Aubers Ridge
Salandra Keeps Power as Italy Rallies in Victory Cheer
Rome May 17 Premier Salandra confirms cabinet meeting after crisis, defending foreign policy amid frontier clashes between Austria and Italy. A police crackdown in Trieste triggers a “woman’s revolution” rumor with 27 killed and 300 wounded, as a 300000 strong Rome crowd greets Salandra Sonnino and Garibaldi veterans. Flags, bands, and an anti Austrian caricature frame a massive celebration at Popolo Square.
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Rome
Salandra
Trieste
Popolo
Pincian Hill
Italy
Sasandra
Sonnino
Francis Joseph
Austria
Ricciotti Garibaldi
Red Shirt
Red Shirts
Germans Take 143000 Russians in Galicia Victory
Berlin reports in Galicia and Russian Poland 143000 Russians captured. The German war office notes 69 cannon and 255 machine guns seized, as Austrian and German forces push east toward Przemysl. Some Western Front gains also cited though Allies advance at other points.
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Kaiser
Galicia
Berlin
German War Office
Russian Poland
Przemysl
Death toll climbs in Flanders fighting
London reports a brutal week of battle in the north of France. The Daily News correspondent says both sides are exhausted as thousands of British and Germans are slain. The fighting is described as unbelievable with a firmly established line on the front.
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Flanders
London
Daily News
France
Ascensio
Day
Turks Sink Bulgarian Ship in the Black Sea
A Bucharest dispatch reports that the Bulgarian steamship Varna was shelled and sunk by the Turkish fleet cruiser Breslau in the Black Sea while sailing from Sulina to Varna.
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Rome
Bucharest
Breslau
Varna
Black Sea
Sulina
Killer Confesses to Slaying Mother and Babe in Chicago
Russell Pethrick, 22, a grocery delivery boy, confessed to killing Mrs. Ella Coppersmith and her two year old son John at their home on Lowe Avenue, Chicago, on May 6. The crime was disclosed in his confession dated May 19.
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Babe
Chicago
Russell Pethrick
Ella Coppersmith
John
Lowe Avenue
Stop That Eczema Now Stop That Eczema Now
Fragmentary ad style notice touts Noxema for eczema relief promising instant relief from itching and burns. Mentions price one dollar per package and distributor Milwauk Laboratories with scattered odd phrases and names.
The Professor's Statement on Dodd's Kidney Pills
Prof Aug F W Schmitz of Thomas Oklahoma reports a twenty five year backache linked to Bright's Disease. After two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills the pain lessened and treatment stopped. A spring relapse another three boxes relieved the pain and no further trouble. He recommends the pills. Price 50 cents per box from Dodd's Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
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Aug
F. W. Schmitz
Thomas
Okla
Bright
Dodd
Prof. Schmitz
Tack
Dodd's Medicine Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Adv
Youngest Iron Cross Winner Named in Germany
Alfonso Koberle is cited by the Boston Post as the youngest knight to be decorated with the Iron Cross in Germany at only ten and a half years old. Son of a laborer, his robust build earned him a spot among volunteer bicycle men where his patrol duties and keen observation skills marked him for the honor despite the wait for the pin.
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Germany
Alfonso Koberle
Boston Post
Roberle
Confederate hardtack cracker from Gettysburg finds home
A 52 year old hardtack cracker, browned by years on the battlefield, is in the possession of T. F. Perkins of Hartsville Tennessee. The two inch square piece, an infantry ration from the Civil War, was picked up July 3 1863 on the field by Rounds Saunders a Jeb Stuart cavalryman and sent to Miss Siella Roberta Perkins Bedford City Virginia now Mrs. A J Halli Hartsville.
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Gettysburg
T. F. Perkins
Hartsville
Tenn
Rounds Saunders
Jeb Stuart
Siella Roberta Perkins
Bedford City
A. J. Halli
Postum touted as remedy for insomnia and nerves
A Topeka woman credits Postum with curing insomnia nervousness and dyspepsia after quitting coffee. She notes rapid improvement, six years of relief, and no need for medicines. The ad cites Postum Cereal and instant Postum with prices and urges readers to buy from grocers.
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Topeka
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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U. S
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Leon C. Thrasher
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Gulflight
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Portugal
Yaqui
Belgium
Bethune
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