U S Protest Note to Berlin Signals High Seas Srow
The United States sent Germany a note protesting the Lusitania sinking and other violations of American rights at sea after three days of cabinet work. Copies were sent to ambassadors in London Paris and Petrograd and to Count von Bernstorff. German officials denied predicting Germany’s reply. A cautious release plan aimed to avoid diplomatic embarrassment.
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Chile Faces Diplomatic Rift Over British Apology
Chile presses for a fuller apology after accepting a British apology for the sinking of the Dresden in Chilean waters May. Germany resents Chile's stance and threatens to sever relations as Berlin protests. Chile demands withdrawal of offensive language and professor actions to restore sovereignty.
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British and Allied World War I Developments Across Fronts
Daily dispatches report the British battleship Goliath torpedoed in the Dardanelles with 500 feared dead, while the submarine E-14 breaches the strait to the Sea of Marmora and sinks two Turkish gunboats and a transport. French forces gain ground near Arras capturing Carency and nearby fortifications. British lines at Ypres are reestablished after a bombardment drive. An American note seeking safety for its ships is cabled to Germany, which denies plans to reject the Lusitania demands. German and British actions include alien age repatriations in Britain and attacks on German shops, with the capital of German South Africa falling to the Boers without a battle. Austrians and Russians clash near Tarnow as the Italian cabinet resigns.
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World Court Begun and Hyphenated Americans Attacked in Cleveland
Delegates at Cleveland World Court Congress applauded Dr John Wesley Hill denouncing hyphenated Americans as unworthy. The event featured calls for a world court and a commission led by James Brown Scott and Henry Lane Wilson to craft a plan for international justice. News from Britain reports Premier Asquith announcing repatriation for alien enemies and internment for many non naturalized men over military age, with women and children to be repatriated where appropriate.
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Cunard Line Sails Canceled for Mauretania
London May 13 The Cunard Line announces only Mauretania’s sailing date was canceled due to insufficient demand for passenger accommodation to justify the voyage. Other Cunarders will sail as scheduled.
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British Fleet Hit in Dardanelles War Toll Rises
London dispatch reports the battleship Goliath torpedoed in the Dardanelles with feared 500 deaths. Churchill announced submarine E-14 sank two Turkish gun boats and a transport, while B-14 claimed four large Turkish transports sunk. Russians press attacks on the Bosphorus as Gallipoli disembarkations continue and Turkish fleet withdraws toward the Crimea. Ambassador Gerard notes calm in Berlin as U S seeks course avoiding rupture.
British Suffer Heavy Losses as French Win Victory
Terrific fighting continues in Western Galicia with Austro German forces making gains but Muscovite positions around Przemysl under pressure. British lines hold ground while French victory shifts momentum in the west. General Joffre's offensive north of Arras could avert a British defeat as Austrian retreats become disorderly in Galicia.
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British Defenses Hold Despite Heavy German Attacks
British forces under Field Marshal Sir John French report steady resistance on the western front with periodic ground loss followed by counterattacks. German bombardment remains severe and casualty lists are heavy. French success near Arras strengthens Allied positions as Russian, Austro-German moves unfold across Galicia and Courland. Belgian and French gains at Carency and Yser are noted, with substantial matériel captured.
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Russians Taken Now Exceed 148000 In Galicia Advances Reported
Berlin reports 14350 percent Russians captured with 69 can non and 255 machine guns seized as Austrian and German forces push eastward in Galicia toward Przemysz. West front gains noted while allies advance elsewhere Tarnow Debiga Mielec region sees heavy fighting as Austrian Archduke Francis Joseph and Gen van Mathensen push Russian forces back.
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