No Right of Massacre in War at Sea, Gregory Declares
Charles N Gregory, head of the American Bar Association international law group, argues the treaty with Prussia preserves neutral rights to sail on belligerent ships without massacre or killing crews. He cites historical precedent, including Captain Semmes, and urges safekeeping of noncombatant passengers and crew under longstanding maritime law and neutrality provisions.
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Charles N Gregory
Prussia
Charles Noble Gregory
Standing Committee On International Law
Her Association
Seutrila
Sven
Trondon
Canmo
Nahore
Ior
Oso
Ttts
Wilson
Semmes
East Cape
Cuba
California
Farmer Ariel
Confederacy
Lome
Vimdnralio Nell
United Sores
Russia
Nhattack
Ainton
Og Meat International
Prara
Official Bulletins On War's Progress
France reports renewed Belgian counterattacks against Steenstraate with heavy losses for the attackers while British and French forces strike near La Basses and Lorette Hill. Germany notes repulsed assaults north of Ypres and Lille with continued fighting near Steenstraate and Arras. Russia and Austria claim prisoner gains and artillery captures as Allied forces advance in Galicia and Poland. The report also discusses submarine warfare rules and the treatment of merchant ships.
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Paris
Belgium
Steenstraate
la Basses
Ihetween Richebourg-L’avoues
Quinque Street
Arras
Lorette
Neuville
Germany
Berlin
Ypres
Het Sas
Lille
Souchest
Meuse
Moselle
le Pretre
Shayli
Courland
Dubysa
Upiany
Kjargoin
Omulew River
Russian Poland
Pilica
Vistula
Sambor- Stry-Stanislau
Galicia
San
Priemysl
Eneony
Austria
Vienna
Russian
Poland
Lower
Kielce
Kamienka
Klimonchow
Hudnik
Carpathians
Magiera
Samber
Holomew
Germany Drafts 87 Year Olds for War Effort in New Reserves
Lausanne May 16 Germany mobilizes all reserves and men up to age 87 who never served. Officials assess fitness and assign units, with some sent to transport and base services while stronger Landwehr move to front. About 10 percent of the population under arms, villages like Baden show drafted men and casualties, and plow soldiers cultivate idle lands amid rail and municipal plots.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
Germany
Jandwehr
Landsturm
Baden
Strasburg
Ailita
Anarchy in Lisbon Continues in Revolutionary Move
Reports from Lisbon indicate an armed uprising by Dr Affonso Costa supporters aiming to restore a republic. Mutinies occurred on several warships while the army remains loyal. The revolutionary committee, aboard the battleship Vasco de Gama, suggested a national government with Jao Chagas likely premier and interior minister. Banks and central firms closed. guards at key buildings. A general with 3,000 insurgents is outside Lisbon preparing to assault the city.
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D'Arriaga
Affonso Costa
Paris
W Havan
Lisbon
Revolutionary Committee
Havas
Vasco de Gama
Jao Chagas
Interior
Fernandes Costa
Marine
Duarte Leite
Brazillo Telles
Paulo Falco
Cintra
Omundo
Bank of Portugal
Badajoz
Spain
Portugal
Horse Names and Entries Appear Across Multiple Tracks
A garbled list of horse names and entries from Cincinnati Enquirer Morning Telegraph and other sources. It mentions Rosewater Little Alta Havana Water Lady Grape Shot Isidora Albena El Ore Stonehenge and many others in a fragmented horse racing rundown.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Rosewater
Little Alta
Havana
Golien Vale
Bally Bay
Chupadero
Wilcon
Water Lady
Brave Cunarder
Horse King
Hastano
Runes Novus
Balfron
Lohengrin
Isidora Albena
Morning Telegraph
Walontha
Wilson
Carbide
Colonel Ashmeade
Pete
Judge Wests view on Mexico shows deplorable conditions
Martin G Stecker in Washington on May 11 reports that Judge Duval West’s remarks after his Mexico tour condemn Carranza Villa and Zapata as incapable of restoring civil government. The letter argues US support and official reports should align with the observed chaos and bandit rule.
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Duval West
Mexico
Carranza
Villa
Zapata
Wilson
Duval Wear
West
Martin G Stecker
Washington, D.C
Warns of Too Much Haste in the Lusitania Affair
Editor urges American prudence as war tensions rise. The letter argues the nation should weigh risks before joining, warns of belligerent ambitions, and cautions against rash actions that could threaten homes and country. Wee Dougherty signs from Newport News, Va. May.
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Amercan
Lusitania
Europa
Sherman
Wee Dougherty
Newport News
May
Blames British for Not Protecting the Lusitania
An American editorial argues neutrality requires examining English negligence in the Lusitania sinking. It questions English care of passenger safety, warns against biased war talk, and urges Americans to consider both sides before rushing to defend or blame any nation.
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Oreasion
Wong
Fuer
Belief U S Unprepared For European War
A reader compares 19th century and present defenses arguing the United States is unprepared for entry into Europe. The letter cites naval strength, submarines, and the need to deter aggression, referencing Boston seaboard vulnerability and the potential to build a superior navy. May 12.
Reminder of name and address rule for letters to the Post
The Post reiterates that all letters for publication must include the sender’s name and address. Writers may use initials or a pen name if they wish, and such preference will be respected.
Ending the tipping evil starts with shared charity
In a editorial voice Herman Lipnick argues tipping is a modern evil with deep roots and no duty to curb it. He proposes a local fund box in hotels and eateries to pool tips for charitable use, assign blame to both giver and receiver, and urge collective responsibility.
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Herman Lipnick
Recognition of Carranza Describes Carranza as U S enemy and violator
The Washington Post article "Recognition of Carranza" condemns General Carranza as an inveterate foe of the United States and humanity. It portrays him as a former Diaz footman who betrayed reform, notes his revolts against Madero and Huerta, and accuses Carranza Villa Zapata and Obregon of ravaging Mexico and starving its population. The piece urges President Wilson to halt export of Mexican provisions to protect those in need.
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Poat
Carranza
Lssue
United States
Diaz
Gan Diaz
Naver
Wilson
Carrangia
Madero
Huerta
Washington Post
Villa
Zapata
Obregon
Mexico
Villa, Carranza and Company
J A Reyes
Time Wants Every American Trained for War
Editor urges national defense by expanding forces and training all men as soldiers or sailors. Proposes abolishing compulsory salutes for enlisted to officer, cadet schools, civil service preference for veterans, and a staged army of 200 000 five year men plus 300 000 one year men with a reserve. GUIMONT Washington D C May 15.
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Army
United States
Navy
Guimont
Washington, D. C
Lusitania Lessons on Munitions and Passenger Ships
A Washington subscriber asks what lesson the United States should learn from the Lusitania disaster. He argues passenger liners should not carry munitions and questions why contraband was shielded on passenger ships. He urges actions based on humanity and international law, noting no precautions were taken. Washington, May 5.
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Post
Lusitania
United States
England
Washington, D.C
Mother Plea for Peace for the U S An American Mother
A Virginia born mother urges neutrality and peace for the United States amid World War I. She argues Americans should avoid war, citing Lusitania deaths and England's actions, and asserts the nation must act as neutral independent of Britain under President Wilson’s era. Washington, May 14.
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England
Mexico
Lusitania
Wilson
Washington, D. C
Sinking of Lusitania Teaches England a Harsh Lesson
Editor Post argues the Lusitania tragedy reinforces Tenniel’s cartoon warning about neglecting the enemy. It recalls Capt Burnaby’s death and Churchill’s remarks on submarines, urging Britain to accept sea freedom and end starvation by submarine warfare to prevent future wars and aid civilians.
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Lusitania
Sir John Tenniel
Punch
Prince Imperial
Burnaby
Sudan
Winston Churchill
Tenniel
England
Germany
Ohio Republicans weigh favorite sons in national convention scene
Ohio political figures debate the path to the 1916 Republican ticket with Willis and Burton as possible favorites. Elihu Root and James Mann are eyed for national roles while Borah and others attract support. Dems believe Wilson boosts their odds as party leaders push for a strong delegate slate and a winner-take-all strategy.
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Ohio
Republian
Bartok
Willis
Atlee Pomerene
Burton
Elihu Root
New York
Root
Middle West
James Mann
Illinois
House of Representatives
Washington
Mann
Pennsylvania
Congress
War would divide Americans into hostile national groups
ERNEST BRUMCEEN warns in Washington on May 12 that war with Germany would fracture the United States into rival national stocks. He argues Americans of German and English descent would be driven to loyalty to kin and region, threatening a divided republic like Austria-Hungary or the Balkans.
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Burton
Germany
United States
America
Austria-Hungary
Balkan
Great Britain
Sibley Hospital Laudation in Montgomery Sermon
The Rev Dr James Shera Montgomery praised Christian service through Sibley Hospital in a baccalaureate sermon at Metropolitan M E Church. He equated Jesus earthly work with modern hospital efforts, saying Sibley exemplifies what such institutions can achieve. A large crowd attended, including hospital officials and interested citizens.
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Sibley Hospital
James Shera Montgomery
Sibley
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