Latin American Congress Sees U S Leadership In Trade Fleet
At Buenos Aires the Pan American Financial Congress, known as the International Maritime Commission, lauded Secretary McAdoo and the United States for potential leadership in funding and organizing an international marine fleet. Delegates urged expanded transport links between the Americas and discussed subsidies, currency, and reciprocal travel rules to boost cross‑border commerce.
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Toon Saeahl
Tolstoi Disciples Face Moscow Trial for Refusal to Fight
A May dispatch from Moscow reports that a trial in a terrorized Tolstoi circle, including close associates of Tolstoy, opened behind closed doors over refusals to bear arms in the war. The trial chronicles dramatic arraignments and contends many Tolstoyans were condemned to lifelong exile in a penal triad. The case names Jung Savhowsteht and Novikow among others, highlighting the activists’ stance against war.
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Erin the Lipton Yacht Sunk by Mine in Mediterranean
Sir Thomas Lipton’s famed yacht Erin lies at the Mediterranean floor after a mine strike. The ship, once a hospital ship and race participant, hosted kings and leaders, costing over 500 a day to run, with rich Nelson relics and a solid gold loving cup aboard. Lipton’s life spans sports, travel, and sharp social circles, yet he remains plain Tom Lipton.
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Berlin Charges Partiality in Washington's Blockade Views
Berlin asserts U S policy on the blockade is uneven and censored by the Wilson administration. Ambassador Gerard and Secretary Lansing provoke sharp editorial reactions as press comment underlines government restraint. German public sentiment appears more revealing in smaller provincial papers than in major outlets.
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Fleet AwaIts Orders Steaming Trials Off Newport War Game
The Atlantic Fleet plans a busy season from today through November 1 with fleet and divisional exercises off Newport and the North Atlantic coast. A July 24 29 war game with the army, torpedo and mining drills, and periodic target practice are scheduled, with divisions and ships rotating through Tompkinsville North River Rockport Newport Hampton Roads and Narragansett Bay for trials, overhauls, and preparations at naval war college.
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Gardiner’s Bay
U S Stand Impresses Spain in Neutral Rights Stance
Spain has been deeply impressed by the U S stand against Germany's violation of neutral rights. Melquiades Alvarez, reform leader, told Madrid’s Petit Parisian correspondent that the United States attitude will influence Spain's neutrality policy and that the United States and Spain are in harmony on German policy.
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Melquiades Alvarez
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Satior Alvarez
Lusitania suit linked to Po lignac voyage and Hopkins claim
Special cable from Paris reports the Marquis de Po lignac sailing to New York on a government mission after a week there. The Lusitania negligence suit, filed in Federal court against Cunard by Mrs May Davies Hopkins, alleges the liner did not follow prescribed course and operated at low speed through a submarine infested zone.
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May Davies Hopkins
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Wisconsin Governor’s Prison Visit Prompts Reform Plan
Wisconsin Governor May W. E. L. Phillips, a millionaire, spent two days in the state prison. He compared conditions to Sing Sing, then pledged reforms after personally studying inmate treatment and facility conditions.
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Horse Eats 36 Feet of Clothesline in Comic Rescue
Special to The Washington Post from Newton New Jersey May 14. Nicholas Brazil a vegetable peddler sees his horse Gladiola III chew and swallow 36 feet of rope after being left outside Mrs Pason Hoyt s home. Brazil retrieves the rope, damages a hedge, and the horse recovers while the owner loses sleep over the curious veterinary episode concluding that a sugar in starch made the rope tasty for the horse.
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Newton
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Nicholas Brazil
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Newark
Mra. Foyt
Eye Test Eyed Suspect in Chicago Woman Slayer Case
Chicago May 14 Karry Erwin a murder suspect in Mrs Agnes Middleton of Armitage avenue will undergo a third degree test to determine if he killed the woman Police Sergt James Quinn says a photo of a human eye bears a likeness to Erwin If guilty and withstood the test the police warn of further action The case follows chemical tests on garments of Gustav Deutschmann failing to prove guilt and renewed efforts to locate a third man seen with Middleton that night Deutschmann is to be tested again with a violin to counter his claim of deafness.
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Agnes Middleton
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Food Cards for Berlin Provide Rationed Meats and Fats
In Schoenberg a Berlin suburb, weekly general food cards begin May 15 adding twelve sections each granting a quarter pound of meat or fat. One section offers half a pound of legumes and five sections cover other items the magistrate can obtain. Mayor regrets not extending to all of Greater Berlin. Clothing cards for the poor to follow after a textile association and imperial clothing headquarters conference.
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Schoenberg
Dusseldorf
Textile Association
Imperial Clothing Headquarters
China Crisis Near End Sees Yuan Shi Kai’s Future Uncertain
State Department expects China to decide today if Yuan Shi Kai remains in power as provinces convene in Nanking to approve or replace him. Southern delegates elected Li Yuan Hung president of their secessionist territory and may succeed Yuan, potentially unifying the country and ending the revolution. Officials believe Yuan may step down if provincial representatives favor a peaceful settlement.
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China
Yuan Shi Kai
Nanking
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Canton
Li Yuan Hung
Yuan Shi Kaita
Wilson expected to dock Mayflower at Washington navy yard
President Wilson's yacht Mayflower is due this morning around 7 at the Washington navy yard. He and party will be met by White House motors and proceed to the executive mansion after a Potomac and Chesapeake Bay tour. Arrival time depends on Norfolk departure. plans changed from an earlier return today.
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British Estimate Shows German April Losses Total 91 162
London reports an official British figure placing German casualties for April 1916 at 91 162, with totals since the war’s start reaching 2 822 079. The breakdown lists killed or died of wounds 17 455, died of sickness 2 595, prisoners 1 921, missing 6 217, severely wounded 14 557, wounded 4 001, slightly wounded 38 978, wounded remaining with units 6 837. These figures cover all German nationalities and exclude naval or colonial troops.
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Usia
Yale Man Decorated Amid French Front Decorations
Second Lieut Arnold Whitridge Yale 1914, son of F W Whitridge of New York and president of the Third Avenue Railway Company, was among officers awarded the Military Cross in a division general presentation in France May 14 in the presence of fighting force units.
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Immigration Bill Ready After Senate Panel Changes
Senatemmigration committee agrees on Barnett immigration bill amendments to satisfy Japan. Senator Ellison D. Smith says changes remove features Japan objects to and won’t alter law administration. No changes to address China’s protest over extended arrest and deportation window for illegal Chinese nationals.
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United States
Stimson Champions Root In War Secretary Interview
In a late night interview Secretary of War Benny L. Stimson under Taft rebutted Wickersham's claim that Elihu Root could not win the presidency if nominated by Republicans. Stimson cited Root’s 1914 delegate race results in New York showing strong margins against Democratic and labor candidates.
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Elihu Root
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Morgan J. O'Brien
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Boosters Post Early From The Post to Leonardtown
Washington Post pathfinders left The Post building at 2 30 AM with Sunday Posts for boosters at St Marys MD. The Pullman to Leonardtown took 7 hours 20 minutes with no stops until water was taken. a rain delay at St Marys caused missing the boat. Crew recovered, enjoyed breakfast, jokes, and booster papers aboard the boat before setting off home.
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Post
St. Marys
Pullman
Paul Barnhart
Leonardtown
Potomac
Jolly Pathfinders
Boosters
Washington Progressives
Congress Debates Shipping Bill Amid White House Push
Congressional action centers on the government shipping bill with administration support. McAdoo lobbies senators as Clarke faces pressure from the administration and Brandeis Rublee nominations loom in the Senate. In the House Humphreys aims to pass the flood control bill next Wednesday covering the Mississippi and Sacramento rivers.
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Senate Ateering Committee
McAdoo
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Senate
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Indict German officials in New York case linked to oil plot
New indictments name Carl A. Luderitz German consul at Baltimore and others including Wolfe von Igel Dr Walter Scheele Gustave Steinberg in a plot to falsify ship manifests and obtain false passports for Von der Goltz. The oil shipment was intended for Germany but never reached its destination as the ship was seized and the cargo confiscated. Four submarines under escort arrived in New York from Hampton Roads.
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Carl A. Luderitz
Baltimore
Federal Grand Jury
Horst von der Goltz
Wolfe von Igel
Franz von Papen
Walter D. Scheele
Gustave" Steinberg
Franz von Rintelen
Germany
Conaul Luderitz
von der Goltz
Bridgeman W.taylor
Washington
Genoa
Italy
Dr. Scheele
von Papen
von Igel
Douglas safety telegram from Mexico yields return date
Family of Charles Douglas Washington attorney reported in wreck on the Mexican Central Railroad last Wednesday ten killed. He sent a telegram from San Luis Potosi stating he would be back next Wednesday. Douglas has been in Mexico weeks consulting with Carranza as the de facto government attorney.
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Charles Douglas
Washington
Mexican Central Railroad
San Luis Potosi
Douglas
Mexico
Carranza
Engagement announcement for Misa Masury and Lieut Rockey
Dr and Mrs John Miller Masury announce the engagement of their daughter Misa Francesa Masury to Lieut Keller E Rockey U S M Co. The wedding is set for June 1 at Lakeside Virginia Beach Morfolk May 14
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Misa Francesa Masury
Keller E. Rockey
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