President to Seek German Adherence to International Law at Sea
President Wilson planned to question Germany on whether it will follow established international law and neutral rights in maritime warfare, with a note to be sent this week. Cabinet view criticized Germany’s Lusitania reply, and a negative outcome could sever diplomatic ties and trigger protective measures for U S citizens.
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Germany
Berlin
Lusitania
Wilson
United States
Cabnet Council
Champ Clark Defends Wilson Against Jingo Interviews
Oklahoma City on June 1, Speaker Champ Clark told a local Democratic group that President Wilson should not be hampered by jingo interviewers. He said he would grab every jingo and put them into the trenches in Europe if he could.
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Wilson
Champ Clark
Oklahoma City
Okla
Germany
Europe
Forts Fall as Austro-German Advance Near Przemysl
London dispatch reports Austro-German officials claiming northern forts around Przemysl have fallen and Stry remains under their control with gains cited from Ablain-St Nazaire. Russians rush reinforcements to check the San line as German and Austrian forces push east and southeast of the fortress amid heavy losses. No British official statement issued.
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London
Przemysl
Libau
Galicia
Runglans
Ainca
San
Praemysi
Ablain-St. Nazaire
Rioting in London after air raid shocks metropolis
London reports say last night’s Zeppelin raid sparked anti German riots with crowds attacking German shops. About 90 bombs dropped, four killed and several injured while public buildings remained undamaged. Special constables kept order as royal warrants revoked for three German firms.
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London
Berlin
Fine Arts
Swift Handbook Raid Turrets Near Victory Face Prison
British lines pierced esli to impose fines Mezentare and Kaltopou. Officers of the Department of Justice assisted by metropolitan police under Maj Pullman staged a nationwide raid in Washington, arresting nearly 100 alleged handbook makers for conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States government. The operation, planned for weeks by Chief Bielaski and A Ambrose, used real estate bonds to secure release while awaiting grand jury action. The charges carry prison terms from one to five years, a tougher consequence than prior fines.
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Metropolitan Police Department
Maj
Pullman
Washington
I 4
Bruce ‘Blelask
Bureau of Investigation
C. B. Ambrose
Amtrose
Department
Maj. Pullman
Bielaski
United States
Pollch
Grand Jn
Covington
Lieut
James
Hartley
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Pratt
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Vermillion
O'Brien
Stringfellow
O'Dea
Boyle
Wilson
Charles Peck
Sprinkle
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Lee
Catts
Howes
Simpson
Cole
Pierson
Emanuel
Daniel Sullivan
Brown
W. EB. Smith
Williams
Séret
Kilmartin
Wise
Duvall
Lynch
Evang
Bean
Dellamico
Judge
Lord
Weber
Charlton
Biela
Zeppelin Raid Reaches London First Time
Air raid over London marks the closest approach by German Zeppelins to the capital. Previous raids avoided London, reaching up to 70 miles away at Sittingbourne and Faversham and as far as 250 miles from London at Blyth. Other strikes included Canterbury, Ramsgate, Southend, and the Suffolk coast.
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London
Canterbury
Sittinghorne
Faversham
Blyth
Tyne
Wallsend
Sittingborne
Suffolk
Ramsgate
Southend
President Halts Kern Plan for Senate Rule Change
President Wilson will not call an extra session of Congress unless the emergency is great. He fears speeches on the war abroad could complicate diplomacy. Senator Kern of Indiana pressed for a special session to amend Senate rules and consider cloture amid war funding concerns.
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Congress
White House
Mr. Wilson
John W. Kern
Indiana
Senate
Kern
Indianapolis
James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Sail
Guns on Lusitania manifest questioned amid affidavits
Four affidavits claim the Lusitania sailed armed with four guns two forward and two aft on an upper deck. An American passenger reported seeing the guns, and a fourth witness described the sighting. Additional affidavits question the manifest listing fur shipments, with suspicions packages contained gun cotton and acids used for explosives. The State Department expects no charge against Cunard.
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Washington Post
New York
Washington
State Department
Liverpool
Cunard Steamship Company
Steamship Company
Walsh Sentenced to Two Years in Prison in Fatal Hit-Run
In Baltimore on June 1 James Walsh a wealthy clubman and president of an automobile company was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for causing the death of Mrs Annie McI Seymour who was struck by his car last March. Witnesses testified Walsh was under the influence of liquor when the homicide occurred.
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Baltimore
James Walsh
Annie McI Seymour
Seymour
Walsh
Ruppert estate worth 20 million in will distribution
The late Jacob Ruppert, millionaire New York brewer, leaves an estate valued at 20 million dollars to his widow and four children. All stock in Ruppert business interests is placed in trust for Col. Jacob Ruppert Jr who co-owns the New York American League baseball club.
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New York
Jacob Ruppert
Col
Jacob Ruppert, Jr
New York American League Baseball Club
Ostend Raid by Allied Airmen Reported
Special cable from Amsterdam reports Allied airmen raided Ostend yesterday. Several houses were shattered and coast batteries were destroyed amid heavy fire. All airmen escaped safely.
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Washington Post
Amsterdam
Alles
Ostend
Jita
War and diplomacy dominate today’s index card
Warships rout Turkish troops Przemysl forts fall. Wilson warns Mexico. Lusitania arms claim sparks riots in London. Becker immunity offered. Veterans plead for peace. Washington boy earns honor. Major Cook urged militia head. Rules on states’ rights. Turf results and financial notes.
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Germany
Przemysl
London
Lusitania
Wilson
Mexico
Nebraskan
Becker
United Americas
Washington
Maj. Cook
President Wilson outlines USMexico policy to restore order
The cabinet approved a new policy toward Mexico aimed at restoring order and aiding noncombatants. It seeks a coalition government and formal recognition with an arms embargo, while avoiding immediate disclosure of specific interventions. Red Cross relief plans and West’s report support action amid reports of looting and famine, including foreigner safety concerns near Colima.
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Rio Grande
United States
West
Wilson
Mexico
Mereby
Uccessful
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State Department
Carranga
Washington
Southern Republic
Red Cross
Villa
Carranza
Ochner
Colima
Destra
Mexico City
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