Doctors End Sessions Admits Sussex Sunk by U Boat
The note from German Foreign Minister von Jagow admits a German submarine sank the Channel steamer Sussex. He regrets the loss and offers to pay indemnity to injured Americans, stating the commander acted in bona fide belief of facing an enemy warship but erred in judgment.
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Death of H G Thompson in Terre Haute area
Obituary notes the May 26 death of Harry Gardiner Thompson once tied to Terre Haute. Born in Terre Frruce and Way852, he studied in public schools, later serving as private secretary to Cal Row Thompson and briefly in Indiana Senate work. He held roles in Vigo County circuit court and the Internal Revenue service, with burial in Highland Law Cemetery. Survived by sister Mrs D Worfears and brother Rothenpane of Marshall Texas.
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Terre Fla
Teighland Law Cemetery
Miro Fhompauioa
Ro“ Thenpane
Marshall, Tex
BULL MOOSE READY TO JOIN REPUBLICANS
A luncheon hosted by George Wo Perking featured talks and attendees including former Roosevelt ally figures. Notable guests listed include Walter F Brown of Ohio, Herbert Roe Smith of Connecticut, Matthew Flats of Massachusetts, Mathe Wb Lewis, Vennayitaria Th Dodge of Colorado, Henry Isrotdid, Ard Gacat, Straus of New York, William Flinn, B A Valhenburg of Pennsylvania, and others.
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Co Roosevelt
Walter F Brown
Ohio
Herbert Roe Smith
Connecticut
Mathew Flats
Massachusetts
HI Earlor
Wb Lewis
Vennayitaria
Th Dodge
Colorado
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Finols
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Gacat & Straus
York
William Flinn
Valhenburg
Pennsylvania
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Brazil Praises Wilsons Answer and neutral league plan
Rio Janeiro reports Brazilian papers criticize Germany US talks and Wilsons cautious stance. Editorials praise Wilson while urging a neutral league under US protection and warn Germany would have respected a firmer ultimatum. Americans lament slow decisive action by the powerful nation.
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Wilson
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U. S
United States
Germany
Don't Care for Ultimatums That Don't Ultimate Says Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt arrives in New York amid debate over ultimatums in WWI era. He defends Ireland's fight against Britain and rejects traitor allegations. He says independence efforts align with moral duty, praising Irish martyrs and condemning German and Austrian aggressors.
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Washington
Peace Proposals and Ger mans Terms In WWI Context
Negotiations and signals from Washington and London discuss possible peace terms in Europe. Reports say Germany may have tentatively outlined terms to the American ambassador via discussion with Emperor William. Allies reportedly anticipate two more years of war without justified gains, urging peace.
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Hungary
Francis Joseph
London
Lansing
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United States
Gerard
William
Great Headquarters
Expel Gerard's Critic Democrat Pledge Delegates for Wilson
Berlin dispatch reports German government expels Edwin Emerson a Berlin based American war correspondent after he wrote caustic articles attacking Ambassador Gerard. Emerson linked to British documents via Viscount Peel and criticized embassy actions amid a tense German American stance. Also notes Emerson’s prior service with the Rough Riders and Venezuelan troops. Clinton Iowa Democrats back Wilson renomination at state convention.
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SHERWOOD FOR CONGRESS
Gen Y R Sherwood of Toledo says if he runs this year it will be for Congress on the Democratic ticket and he expects to make the race He rejects peace party ties and backs Wilson for president noting his January House speech defending a peace standard He has been seen as undecided about reelection but continues to consider a congressional bid.
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Toledo
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Congrenas
Wilson
House
Bankhead Maintains Lead In Alabama Primary Fight
In Alabama, with most state Democratic primary results settled, focus shifts to the new Tenth district where Capt Hobson and W B Bankhead are seen as the main contenders. Early returns suggest a Bankhead victory by under 100 votes, while Hobson threatens a poll irregularity challenge if Bankhead leads.
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Lynch Faces a Fight Recall Action at Baltimore
Opposition to Frederick B Lynch's candidacy for the chairmanship of the Democratic national committee has developed Lynch as the leading, likely successor to McCombs. The fight is described as punitive for his alleged split from Wilson at the Baltimore convention, with critics portraying him as conservative and tied to Taggart and Sullivan factions. The outcome hinges on the convention and presidential influence.
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Frederick B Lynch
Democratic National Committee
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Finance Committee
William F McCombs
Minnesota
Wilson
Baltimore
Wickersham backs Hughes over Root for GOP nomination
George W. Wickersham former Attorney General and Elihu Root ally declared against Root in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. He endorsed Justice Hughes predicting Root cannot be nominated and may not win if nominated, while Hughes would likely accept the Chicago convention offer.
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Taft
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Wickersham
America
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Democratic State Convention Endorses Wilson and Marshall
Connecticut Democrats for Wilson and Marshall adopted resolutions endorsing President Wilson and instructing state delegates to vote for his renomination and for Thomas R. Marshall at the national convention in St Louis. Delegation at large includes Wiley Burr David F. Witzgerald Charles D Lockwood and former Representative William Kennedy. District delegates from five districts were selected and the convention adjourned.
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Bowers Victory Seen as Rebuke to Wilson in WV Special
George M Bowers, Republican, won the Second West Virginia district seat in a Tuesday special election to replace the late W G Brown. Leaders call the result a rebuke to the Wilson administration with national issues shaping the race. Democratic speakers linked the vote to endorsement of foreign policy, while Sam V Woods of Philadelphia conceded defeat by 300 votes via cable to Senator Clintons of West Virginia.
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Congress
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Phillpin
Cliiton
W G Brown
Crocker Named California Republican National Committeeman
Willam C Crocker, a San Francisco banker, was named Republican national committeeman from California at a meeting of the executive committee of the Republican State central committee in San Francisco.
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Willam Crocker
California
Republican State Central Committee
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