May Day Peace Perseveres in Petersburg Amid Minor Disturbances
May Day demonstrations in St Petersburg largely remained peaceful with no serious injuries reported. Cossacks used whips to maintain order at public gatherings, while scattered incidents touched on minor confrontations and vandalism. authorities emphasized overall calm and limited violence across Moscow and provinces.
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Jewish Strife Across Cities Sparks Riots and Deportations
May reports from Kishene r and Simferopol describe Jewish homes pillaged by soldiers from the Fifty third Battalion in Nicholas Street. In Simferopol an incendiary fire on Saturday destroyed over 14 shops mostly Jewish. Authorities order militia to preserve order as rumors of halting Jew exodus spread from Alexandrovek to Simferopol.
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Simferopol
British Steamer Carlisle Detained at Saigon
A British steamer Carlisle arriving at Saigon was ordered inspected by Governor Reicher and found to carry war stores. The vessel, reportedly chartered to the Russian government, is held under watch by a gunboat. Earlier, the Carlisle sought repairs in Manila where Japanese attempts to blow her up were noted before sailing for Vladivostok but returning.
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Russians Supplying Fleet Off Honkohe Face Dispatches
Reports from Indo China and London detail Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's fleet anchored at Honkohe and Kamranh Bay with seven battleships and seven cruisers. Aimed to cut Japanese cables, the voyage includes a steamship renamed Cecile with a German flag and a plan linked to Russian agents.
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Indo-China
Associated Press
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Washington Post
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Morning Post
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Japan
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Derwent
Saigon
Kogtoma
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Baron Rosen for Peace in Roosevelt Peace Effort
London dispatch reports Baron Rosen, formerly Russian envoy to Japan and designated successor to Count Cassini as ambassador to the United States, openly supports peace. He aligns with Roosevelt’s mediation, and though aware of Japan’s preparations, cannot restrain his government from actions.
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Daily Telegraph
Tokyo
Baron Rogen
Japan
Count Cassini
United States
Peace Party
Roosevelt
Four prisoners escape Fort Terry tunnel to Long Island
Four inmates at Fort Terry Plum Island New London Conn escaped by cutting a floor hole then tunneling under the building foundation. They stole a rowboat from Plum Island Lighthouse and headed toward Long Island shore. Names are Charles Hopwood Charles A Betz John Bertrand and Lewis Baker.
Consul General Wynne Reaches Washington From New York
Robert J. Wynne former Postmaster General and now London consul general arrives in Washington with Mrs. Wynne after a New York stop aboard the steamship St Louisa. He confirms his stay is indefinite and notes London as a busy center with strong American awareness. Wynne dismisses Mae Wood’s persona allegations as unworthy of serious attention.
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Machen
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Loeb
Mae Wood
Omaha
Post-office Department
Senator Thim4n Beiter Returns Home From Atlanta
United States Senator from South Carolina Thim4n Beiter passed through Augusta on his way home to Trenton after two weeks of treatment for nervous strain. He is much improved and will stay at his home for several weeks to regain strength. Monument to Gen Forrest to be unveiled in Memphis tomorrow. Ceremonies will be attended by allied officials and participants.
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Thomas W. Smith a leading Washington lumber merchant
Identified with Capitalia growth, Thomas W. Smith has spent 36 years in Washington's business scene. Born 1846 in Gordonsville Pa, he built a vast lumber operation at First Street and Indiana Avenue with a large mill at New Jersey Avenue. He employs over 100, serves education and civic groups, and leads multiple organizations in the city.
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Arundel-on-the-Bay
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Jessie Bartlett Davis Dead in Chicago Died of Heart Disease
Chicago May 14 Jessie Bartlett Davis well known actress died at her home from heart disease caused by nephritis. She rose to prominence with the Bostonians, later joined vaudeville, and last performed in Erminie with Francis Wilson. She was 46, wife of theatre manager Wilf Davis.
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