Wilson Seeks Strict Accountability From Germany
President Wilson outlines a strict accountability plan to hold Germany responsible for attacks on American ships and citizens. Cabinet backs action, with Garrison predicting possible war if diplomacy fails, and Burleson and Bryan favor less drastic options but accept the plan. Diplomatic ties to Germany to be severed if reparations are refused. Ambassador Gerard to be recalled.
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Germans boast of new long range torpedo in tests
Still more deadly torpedo rumors reach London via G W Steward. In Bruges and Ghent German sources talk of a second surprise for England, a new torpedo with greater range and explosive power. Reports say experiments continue at Hoboken, with torpedoes said to explode with shrapnel effect.
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British ships sunk tally reaches 201 vessels
London May 11 the cost of the war in British ships not including war vessels stands at 201 ships sunk Dr Thomas J MacNamara parliamentary secretary of the admiralty told the House of Commons today the total includes merchant vessels yachts trawlers and drifters sunk since the war began up to noon today.
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Germany promises to pay damages for neutral ships harmed
Germany via Ambassador Gerard informed the United States that submarine commanders will avoid harming neutral vessels in the war zone. If a neutral ship is damaged, Germany will unreservedly recognize responsibility and pay damages even without a prize court. The government also commits to investigations and seeking international arbitration if needed.
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Roosevelt and Day Reconcile Over Lusitania Debate
In Syracuse on May 11 Col. Roosevelt and Syracuse University Chancellor Day, long at odds, were seen at Horace Wilkinson’s home. A visitor noted the Chancellor’s presence and Roosevelt said the chancellor approves of his stance on Lusitania developments.
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Russians Flee Baltic Engagement as German Force Pursues
A Petrograd dispatch reports a Baltic fleet squadron exchanging long range fire with German torpedo boats near Windau in Courland. The Russians, using superior speed, escaped southward after the engagement with a hostile cruiser.
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End of East Side gang system predicted in murder indictments
New York May 11 high union East Side garment leaders charged with murder in the first degree and 22 others with assault extortion and other crimes in a grand jury indictment. Three well known labor leaders named Siegman Metz and Stupnicker. Herman Lieberwitz nonunion worker lured to union HQ where his head was crushed with an iron bar and died at Bellevue Hospital next day.
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British Warships Sunk and Damaged Reported by German Center
London May 11 British official press bureau released a Berlin dated statement noting gunfire and naval activity near Bergen April 7 8. It claims the battleship Superb and cruiser Warrior were sunk or left sinking and that several cruisers including the Lion class were badly damaged with ships towed into English ports for repairs. The report suggests British forces may have mistaken their own ships for the enemy.
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Knox declines to forecast Wilson actions after Lusitania
Former Secretary of State Philander C. Knox says he has great confidence in President Wilson handling Lusitania issues and refuses to anticipate action. A telegram with questions is cited as implying possible U S intentions, but Knox notes he will not comment on potential responses or naval conduct.
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Submarine Attack Claims Flag Seen On American Ship
State Department releases sworn affidavit by Capt Ralph Smith chief officer of the American steamer Gulflight recounting torpedoing off Scilly Islands May 1. He says the Gulflight flew a 6 by 10 foot American ensign and saw no flag on the submarine which was sighted for about five minutes before it submerged.
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Striking parallels in death lists of Lusitania and Titanic
A readable fragment compares deaths on the Lusitania and Titanic. It names John Jacob Astor, Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, Henry B Harris, Charles Frohman, Justin Miles Forman, William T. Stead, Hilbert Hubbard and others as Titanic or Lusitania victims or missing, noting their prominence in theatre journalism and literature.
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Paris Air Raid Sparks Blackout Orders and Zeppelin Firing
German airmen raided toward Paris as far south as St Denia injuring a child in a bomb strike on a sleeping occupant. Police ordered lights off or heavy curtains, crowds watched aeroplane flotilla evolutions, and President Poincare visited the wounded. German air activity included Maubeuge attacks and a British airman downed.
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Memorial Service in St Pauls for Lusitania Victims Planned
London May 11 report a movement to stage a large memorial service in London for American victims of the Lusitania sinking. The plan will be discussed at the American embassy with leading Americans, aiming for a service at St Pauls Cathedral if feasible.
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Fleet Decides Not to Send Atlantic Fleet Through Panama
Secretary Daniels said he has not decided whether the Navy will move the Atlantic fleet through the Panama Canal to San Francisco next month. A possible slide in the waterway could block the canal, delaying an emergency return, so officials advised against sending ships. Daniels conferred with Major General Goethals, governor of the canal, and Captain Rodman, marine superintendent, and planned further talks.
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Change in Naval Cruise Plan for Ohio Wisconsin Missouri
The program for the summer cruise of naval academy midshipmen aboard the battleships Ohio Wisconsin and Missouri through the canal to San Francisco has been changed. The canal’s minimum depth of 35 feet remains sufficient to float any of the battleships.
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Canada lists 108,760 men under arms on May 1
Ottawa reports 108,760 troops in Canada and at the front on May 1 with a government forecast of up to 150,000 by mid summer. Montreal notes Maj. Hamilton Gault, founder of the Princess Patricia regiment, has been wounded again after returning to the front following an arm wound.
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Taft Urges Patience in World Crisis Endorses Wilson
Former President William H Taft addressed the Union League in Philadelphia urging patience and calm as the United States faces international crisis and called on citizens to stand by President Wilson in the current tense period.
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Britain denies holding up German food shipments at sea
The British government informed the State Department on January 29 that it would place in a prize court the Wilhelmina's foodstuffs destined for a German port. It defends its measures as lawful reprisals for German submarine actions while maintaining respect for noncombatants. It argues Germany’s blockade and use of submarines breach international law and notes Lusitania’s sinking was not justified by contraband. The reply emphasizes that no legal basis exists to destroy civilian lives over contraband aboard neutral ships.
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Germany Won the War Says Veteran Expert
A veteran observer told the Bulletin that Germany has won the war and predicts the Allies will seek peace within six weeks. He expects Russia to be beaten in three weeks, with 3,000,000 eastern front troops moved to France. He believes Paris and Calais would fall, followed by a German cross-channel victory.
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Italians Burn German Flag In Milan Protest
Rome reports that on May 11 a demonstration in Milan against the sinking of the Lusitania, organized by the socialist paper Popolo Italia, saw the German flag burned on the steps of the cathedral.
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Animal Rescue League Public Meeting Planned
The Washington Animal Rescue League schedules a 3 p m public meeting Saturday at the Raleigh to share its first year work and progress and to solicit support Mrs Huntington Smith of Boston will speak with lantern slides on animal relief work Commbasioner Brownlow the Rev Dr C Ernest Smith Maj Pullman and others will speak The public is invited and animal lovers are urged to attend and contribute.
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Amazed at President Sontineed Print Sparks Dismay
The first page printed in black faced type stirs dismay as readers expect a firm US stance against German savagery. The Times notes British fear and asks what the United States will do, criticizing nine months of policy for not deterring the Kaiser.
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