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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1915

Page

7

Barnes Denies Murphy Contact as Roosevelt Trial Crosses Life Ties

In Syracuse supreme court William Barnes testifies about his meetings with Theodore Roosevelt during his New York governorship and the 1911 senatorial deadlock. He denies meeting Murphy more than once and rejects claims of attempting to sway Republican primaries for the sake of party dominance.

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Repulse Rebels in Tripoli Attack Reported

Rome via Paris reports that on May 12 an Italian column near Misurata was attacked by rebels in Tripoli. The column’s defense repulsed the assault with 13 Italians killed, including 4 officers, and 29 wounded.

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No Americans Aboard On Cymric To Liverpool

The White Star liner Cymric sailed from New York for Liverpool under the British flag with 265 aboard including 400 crew. Captain Beadwell said daily boat drills and life preserver instruction would be given en route. Seventy six cabin and 300 steerage booked. 26 women and 7 children among cabin passengers. 40 percent of steerage passengers were women or children.

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Air convoy for ships guard Russian ports by air

Charles Witmer, returning from Sebastopol, describes Russian use of seven American made flying boats to guard the Black Sea coast. He recalls aerial reconnaissance, bomb runs on Breslau and Goeben, and quick reloading from steamships fitted to launch planes, claims this protected Sebastopol and could have saved the Lusitania.

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Supreme Court Postspone Cases To October 12 For Arguments

The Supreme Court yesterday postponed until October 12 the argument on all pending cases not yet heard. The court will meet on Monday to render decisions and set dates for other decision days, and it is likely to adjourn for the summer around June 21.

Supreme Court

Congress Should Not Meet Over German Note Says Senators

In Washington lawmakers urge the president to handle the Germany situation through diplomacy alone. They dismiss urgent congressional action, emphasizing executive discretion, with Gardner backing the note as resolute and Virginia Senator Martin endorsing trust in the President. Shields of Tennessee adds war remains remote and stresses rights of neutrals.

House of Representatives Washington Congress Gardner Martin Virginia Committee On Appropriations Senator Martin Mr. Martin War Navy Army Germany Shields Tennessee United States Great Britain

Naval academy nongraduates asked to report for duty

United States government has sent letters to nongraduates of the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis asking whether their current business affairs could be rearranged to allow immediate report for service if President Wilson and the cabinet demand it. The note cites graduates recalled upon war and asserts nongraduates have no mandatory obligation. The issue ties to British naval actions and interference with neutral commerce, with lawmakers weighing the note’s firmness and diplomacy.

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Japanese Land Grab Near Guaymas Sparks Mexican Colony Boom

Guaymas reports a Japanese syndicate bought 85,000 acres near Guaymas from a retired German merchant for about 1 million in gold. The piece ties this to a broader plan to establish Japanese colonies near the U S border, anchored by Turtle Bay naval base, with warnings of increased settlement and strategic influence. It notes Japan's protection of expatriates amid Mexican upheaval and references the Itsuma and trauma naval events as a prelude to the expansion.

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Dopey Benny Feins Confession Roils New York Gangs

Dopey Benny Fein sways district attorney Breckenridge as gang factions race to confess to labor related extortion and murder. Indictments rise to 58 leaders and mobsters amid sprawling claims of gang rule, turf fights, and payoffs across the city.

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Gorky’s Son Wounded In French Army Service

Alexander Gorky, son of Maxim Gorky, was wounded while serving with the French army. His right arm was amputated at the American hospital in Neuilly.

Neuilly Paris Alexander Gorky Maxim Gorky

Harmony Lodge Hosts Visiting Masons From Lancaster Pa

Harmony Lodge No. 17 hosted Lancaster Lodge No. 43 representatives and their ladies yesterday. Morning automobile tours, luncheon at the Ep iott, theater party, and special third degree ceremonies highlighted the day. Today the visitors tour Arlington National Cemetery Mount Vernon and Alexandria with a long list of local hosts and committee members.

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Connecticut Democrats to hear Atty Gen Samuel Graham in Hartford

Assistant Attorney General Samuel J Graham departs for Connecticut to address Democratic leaders in Torrington tonight with Former Gov Baldwin among the speakers. The conference aims to rally party support across the state.

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