China Rejects Japan Demands on War Munitions and Rail Concessions
Chinese Foreign Minister refuses to discuss Japan demands for fixed wartime munitions purchases and railway concessions in Fukien and other regions. English press criticizes Peking stance as tensions rise amid Japanese threats and U.S. aid not forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nippon
Orient
Teking
Aoreh
Japan
Peking
Cheng- Fisiang
Groun
China
Fukien
Yuan Shi-Kai
Faereien
Luo Mheng
Long list of obituaries and memorial notices from April
A rough OCR compiled death and funeral notice page lists many individuals with ages and memorial details. Names include Ruth, Elizabeth Allen, Marys, Mrs. Batte, M E Dutton, Charlotte Fahrenhrich, Elebert M Harrison, Mayriddri, Lepaa Beta Clater, Ripley, and Charli Harrison among others. It records dates in April, residences in Virginia and Philadelphia, private interments, and church services remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len
Courtland
Louis
Elizabeth
Allen
Don
St Mary's Church
Bayley
Washington
Rick
Susan
Mre
Molle Faei
Willian
Mera A
Ames Detann
Severty
Popton Camareas
Agib
Mlizsbeth Bornet
Dutton Wetos
Aaren Lutien
Donnther
Renbel
Charlotte Mal
Harrison
Elebert
Wedbesdas
Sieeday
Visca
Ead
Gedal
Ene Haiese Munurae
Amdsinkeed
Mayriedri
Saturdas
Apri
Philadelphia
Palepaa Beta
Ina Mrdsh
Cap H Ripley
Varitt
Artington Cemes
Germans Torpedo Two More Vessels
Plymouth April 11 The steamer President was attacked by a German submarine and ten crewmen were rescued by a torpedo boat destroyer. It is not yet known if the President was sunk. The French steamer Frederic Franck was torpedoed off Start Point and towed into Plymouth. No lives were lost. Several Danish vessels were stopped and examined by a German submarine off Honorey.
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Plymouth
England
Frederic Franck
Start Point
English Channel
Hornarey
Japan Press Says US Won't Interfere Over China
Japan argues that American aid to China will fail to deter Japan and promotes a China Japanese alliance as stronger for China. London and Tokyo officials debate railway concessions and the Manchurian group amid factions urging British capital and Japanese enterprise to back development plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Japan
Navy Shake-Up Coming Chief Not Selected For New Bureau
A Washington dispatch says Secretary Daniels plans radical Navy Department changes with a new organization scheme. Winterhalter is not to be chief of naval operations and Daniels will not pick officers from either side of the factional fight. The overhaul aims to start fresh with new personnel and emphasizes materiel over military questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington Dispatch
New York Herald
Herald
Daniels
the Navy
Navy Department
Department
Congress
Bureau of Naval Operations
Daniela
Bis
Winterhalter
Albert ( Winterhalter
Naval Operations
Plucking Board
Capt. Potts
Capt
Traniers
Capt. Winterhalter
Chief of Naval Operations
William S. Sime
Atlantic Fleet
Cameron McR. Winslow
M Daniels
Japanese Urge China to Observe Secrecy in Negotiations
A Special Cable from London reports Japan pressing China to keep talks private at recent conferences. Japan fears publicity could undermine negotiations and warns against leaks. Britons accuse Tokyo of ingratitude while questioning the reliability of anonymous Japanese official statements in the Far East.
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China
Washington Post
London
Apo
Thentsin
Japan
Far East
Sinking Ship Lawful Case Heads to Prize Court
London reports Germany defends submarine actions as lawful under London Declaration and will submit the matter to a prize court. Germany seeks to show no change in policy toward Holland while Holland protests neutral prize destruction as excessive and not proportionate to halting orange cargo.
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London
Neta
Ileda
Seizwe
Bataviere
Zaanstroom
Germany
Reuters Amsterdam
Holland
Prrces
Pope Benedict XV Peace Appeal Draws U S Support
Washington readers saw a wide reaction to Pope Benedict XV urging America to mediate peace in Europe. Senators Gore Poindexter Blenk Barton and Borah, and Archbishop James Blenk, weighed in on timing neutrality and the possible United States role while warning that decisive conditions must shape a future settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope Benedict
America
T. P. Gore
Oklahoma
United States
Poindexter
Miles Poindexter
Washington
Ope
Wilson to West Avoids Formal Campaign Launch
Friends of President Wilson plan no campaign tour or clubs to avoid the appearance of a ballot drive. Advisers expect a Western trip with speeches across the country to explain the administration’s program including conservation bills Philippine bill treaties and budget reform before Congress reconvenes.
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Friends of President
Wilson
Daniels
Panama
Boardwalk Fashion Parade Draws 150000 Amid Rain
Atlantic City April 11 150000 visitors filled the Boardwalk for the annual fashion parade. Rain scattered crowds and sent many to hotel cover while pageant plans were scaled back to a later Sunday. Women showcased shorter fuller skirts with scalloped hems and quills and wings high in the air. Men wore notable ties as a new feature with other accessories including canes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Atlantic City
N. J
Eiverybody
Atlantic Ty
Jitneys Invade Newport In City Wide Test Run
Special to The Washington Pret Newport R I April 11 Jitney autos appeared citywide with heavy business from early morning runs. Residents used them from Bellevue avenue to Bailey's Beach for churchgoers and ocean drive trips planned at 10 cents. Aldermen refused licenses, police made no arrests as drivers did not solicit customers.
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Washington
Newport
Bellevue Avenue
Bailey’s Beach
Ocean Drive
Turks Take Persian City of Hamadan Trade Hub
A Telegram from Tiflis reports Turkish forces occupy the Persian city of Hamadan, a trade entrepot linking Baghdad Tabriz Tehran and Teheran. Hamadan population around 25 000, located 185 miles southwest of Tehran, a key point in Caucasus theater.
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Petrograd
Bourse Gazette
Tiflis
Transcaucasia
Hamadan
Tersia
Teheran
Kamadan
Bagdad
Tabriz
Japahan
Joy Ride Murder Case On Sixteenth Street
Fourth street southeast Willam H Tayman a clerk William c Kelly a 2 year old 2 painters 1121 street southeast John TL Callan 2 years old a tinsmith 108 Eighth street southeast and James Watson 44 an elevator operator 218 Kentucky avenue southeast are named as victims in the fatal hit and run. Dr Charles HB Mack of Gallinger Hospital accompanied the victim Miss Misa Helm. They walked north on Sixteenth when a large touring car driven by Fearson approached from the north. Dr Mack said he walked to the road’s far side and moved Helm to safety but the car flashed by and Helm was struck and thrown 50 feet. Fearson claimed they passed north and did not speed. The car owned by Clifton Duvall of 2011 H street northwest was rented to Fearson. Helm daughter of John N Helm Linden Pa had been at Gallinger Hospital for over a year after service at Jefferson Hospital Roanoke Va and Frye Sanitarium Baltimore Md. Helm was described as pretty accomplished and popular with hospital staff and patients. The body was sent to the District morgue where skull fracture and probable neck break were noted.
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Fourth Street
Willam H Tayman
Ears Ul
William c. Kelly
John TL. Callan
Eighth Street
James ©. Watson
Kentucky Avenue
Misa Helm
Carles HB. Mack
Gallinger Hospital
Piney Branch Bridge
Mack
Wilolly
Fearson
Sixteenth Street
Sixteenth
Fourteenth
Clifton Duvall
H Street
Miss Helm
John N. Helm
Linden
Gailinger Hospital
Jefferson Hospital
Roanoke
Frye Sanitarium
Baltimore
Prefers Prison to Pardon in 26 Years Behind Bars
Rose Taylor, after 26 years in prison for murder, refuses executive clemency. He seeks a new trial to prove innocence and insists on remaining jailed while indicating there is work to do and people to see. Governor offered a pardon or clemency but cannot grant a new trial.
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Washington Post
Atlanta
Priger
Rose Taylor
Gov
Milledgeville
Taylor
300 Dogs Arrive for Washington Kennel Club Show
Preparatory to the opening of the Washington Kennel Club show thirty pedigreed dogs arrived yesterday on an express train from New York. Washington society is busily preparing for it. Judging will start today with Manager John McGirr and Christy Mathewson named honorary judges for the terrier and setter classes. Proceeds of the show will go to settlement work locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Kennel Club
New York
Washington Society Fis
Tocay
John McGiraw
News York Giants
Christy Mathewson Siil
Dead girl Sullivan sister links to lake find and wind drift
A missing Miss Sullivan from Euclid Street was last seen December 13 at 11. The body found near the park arch reportedly surfaced and drifted about 150 yards across the lake. Miss Mabel Sullivan reported the disappearance. investigators traced a Newark post and San Francisco leads. A nervous breakdown and possible suicide were discussed. other theories included religion study or white slave trafficking. A later lookalike was checked in San Francisco and Tucson with no match.
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Sullivan
Euclid Street
Eleventh Street
Mabel Sullivan
Tieui
Philadelphia Navy, Yard
Sefreh
California Insane Aaylam
Tucson
Ariz
California
Misa Sullivan
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Tharies
Besse
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Rivera
Mondas
Sahburdar
Sehiert
Severty -Pwo
WM. H. Sardo & CO
Funhal
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Frank A Spears
Small & Sons
Dererseh
Osterets
Weldom
Broadway
Srom
Wu-Chank
Kian- Kiang
Nan-Chang
Wu-Chang
Hang-Chow
Nan-Change
Kianhau
British Japanese Combine
Tokyo
Ihe
Noeruihina Party News
Combiner
Yuan
NAVY
Aid Will
Elizabeth Tudor
R. Harris & Co., the Jewelers, Seventa and Data
Benedict XV
Sladiy
Europe
Mr. Wilson
Johnson-Willard
Johnson
Willard
Gore
Preadent Wilson
W. ©. Chilton
West Virginia
James HH. Blenk
New Orleans
Church
Tope
Benedict KV
Nator Dlacan UC
Fletcher
Florida
Pearce
L. Bartlety
Georgia
W. E. Borah
Idaho
Frisco
Mit
Panama Canal
JOY Riders
Wilshire
Equalla
Tg-Kalon Co., Inc
Wood
Virginia
Eureka
Cocke
Prolific
T.W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen
Richmond, Va
Paris
W. H. Marlow
First Park
Grogan’s
Seventh Street
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