Barnes Libel Trial Tidbits Ignite Syracuse Court
Testimony links Barnes to a political pact and alleged boss rule as the trial probes 1912 state contracts and Meade-Phillips primaries. Roosevelt’s counsel hints at expunging charges while Whitman asserts a letter favored ousting bosses. Witness Hinman recounts 1911 senate ties and Meade-Green primaries vote outcomes.
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Russian Right Turn Signals Invasion Backed by German Cavalry
London reports German cavalry appears to have circled the Russian right and possibly landed forces at Polangen Courland as Petrograd notes a general German offensive along the Prussian border toward the Baltic provinces. Carpathian front holds with Austrians massing on Uzsok pass as Lwow/Lemberg remains Austrians objective.
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Attack on American Steamer Cushing Near Rotterdam
The American steamer Cushing from Philadelphia reportedly was attacked by German airmen in the North Sea last Wednesday while flying the American flag and bearing home port in bold lettering. Owned by Standard Oil, the Cushing carried 2,491,000 gallons of refined petroleum and 1,000,000 gallons of lubricating oil. Officials await reports from The Hague and Rotterdam consuls and consider immediate representations if verified.
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Germany
London
Reuter Telegram Company
Rotterdam
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Philadelphia
North Sea
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High Seas
Gardner Attacks Daniels Navy Reply to Taft Secretary
Massachusetts Representative Augustus P Gardner replies caustically to Secretary Daniels on naval preparedness. He argues the Navy should be compared with foreign fleets, notes missing warnings from the general board, and questions speed, ordnance, and overall modernization under both administrations. The letter continues his education campaign on U S sea power.
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Ike
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General Board of the Navy
Dunkirk Bombardment Alarm Spurs English Wake Up Call
German artillery shelled Dunkirk for 99 minutes killing at least 150 civilians and injuring many as more than 60 shells struck the seaport. Reports say shells came from inland guns about 180 miles away while British aviators and ships bombarded German artillery and Zeebrugge operations continued.
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ChinaJapan talks loom in final reply amid altered demands
London May 1 The Daily Telegraph reports China will hand Japan its final reply to the demands. The language is expected courteous but clear on sovereignty. Tokyo elders influence seen shaping modifications. Chinda holds another conference with Bryan as negotiations proceed.
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Eki Hieki
Tokyo
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Guthrie
Wilson
Flames Sweep Colon US in 22 City Block Blaze
A disaster swept more than half of Colon as a fire after 2 PM destroyed 22 city blocks, killed at least 10 including two native policemen, left 10,000 to 12,000 homeless, and led to looting arrests. U S troops and coast artillery aided in fighting the blaze amid high winds and dynamite efforts to create a firebreak.
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Statesmen Must Fight in New Austrian Landsturm Bill
Copenhagen April 30 reports that Austria’s new bill allows the landsturm to be called up to age fifty. It will affect ministers of public instruction and finance, who are expected to proceed to the front soon.
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Washington Post
Copenhagen
Index to Today’s Issue Page One May Headlines
May throw out T. R. charges Russian right turned aero attacks U S steamer expect peace in orient flames sweep Colon raise railway wages guns shell Dunkirk answers Daniels letter allies bombard Dardanelles. Denies bank’s charge show archdeaconry is busy urges ships for two Americas Russia buys 1 000 000 rifles will attack Villa soon urge the Pope to act Wink Elk Ridge Hunt Race Women at Hague defend war Handicap on Gorgas Leiter takes blame Editorial comment Society & Sporting Events Results on the Turf Financial More Massacred by Kurde Urge Censor for Movies
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Kurde
Allies Bombard Dardanelles as Forces Advance
Allied forces push along both sides of the Dardanelles with bombardment and landings at Krithia and Seddul Bahr. British, Australian and New Zealand troops establish positions while French forces seize Cape Kum Kaleh and shell Turkish forts. Troop ship sunk near Maidos. heavy casualties reported on both sides. CONTINUED ON THIRD PAGE.
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Allies Plan Big Deal With Gold Transfer Rumors
Rumors in London claim the Bank of France might release gold to London for transfer to New York to aid allies, but bankers doubt it. A $250,000,000 New York credit is anticipated to settle food and war material payments and ease exchanges, reducing the need for gold movements between Paris London and New York.
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