Record Shipyard Activity Caps Ten Months in U S History
Secretary of Commerce Williams says shipyards are unusually busy with new vessels and foreign built ships admitted to American registry. Reports show over a thousand ships under construction or registered in the U S during ten months, a record surpassing prior years and signaling recovery for South American and European trade.
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Pacific Coast
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Redfields
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Europe
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Boston
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Meares
Hugene T Chamberlain
Malburn
Burke
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
McAdoo
Treasury of
Dyes Shortage Sparks US Effort to Free German Cargoes
American textile makers and ink varnish and leather producers face dwindling stocks of German origin dyes. Commercial Agent Norton reports dye supplies will likely vanish before July end. The US seeks to secure release of two cargoes from Germany while domestic mills push to boost output and obtain coal tar dyes.
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Thomas Ho “Norton
Redfield
Norton
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Botan
First Communion Held for Sunday School Class
Mar Juigi Cassio auditor of the now d delegation of Mclatea Bun diy morning in the Church of the Holy Rosary third and streets northwest NEA masa Was celebrated especially for the children of the Sunday school class who received their frat com munition In the preparation of the children for the sacrament the Hey Nicholas de Carlo wasted Wer Cassio later Win ifred and Sister Futa of Trinity Col Jeme and the Sunday school teachere are helped Father De Carlo in the Word later in the day the children who had received their communion was sembled at the church again where they took part In the May procession
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Delegates Arrive From Americas for Pan Am Conference
New arrivals to Washington include officials from Uruguay Costa Rica Honduras and Peru among others aboard the Steamer Pastoresntey. Ministers and deputies such as Fedro Coslo finance minister Gabriel Terra and John McKeith banker are listed as attendees.
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Pan American Financial Conferent
Washington
Pastores
French trade cut in half amid war era downturn
Foreign trade figures show French commerce halved since the war began with only 97 million in four months of 1915 compared to 1009 million in the same period last year. Imports totalled 10.7 million against 553.4 million, while exports fell to 176.6 thousand from 426.6 thousand, as reported by the American consul general.
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French Capture Nsoka Post in Kamerun
French forces under Col Mayet occupied Nsoka in Kamerun after a brilliant flank attack. The telegraph from the governor general of French West Africa says the post was taken today with French losses held and German casualties heavy.
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Mayou
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Kamerun
French West Africa
Americans petition to annex island to United States
The Washington Post reports on May 1 that the islanders petition the U S government to annex the island. An official communication encloses the petition. Cuban officials are expected to ignore the request.
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Wilson Note to Germany Warns of Possible War Response
Washington Post report notes most editors view President Wilson's note as ironical, while prominent figures favoring caution say it serves as a final warning from the State Department. They doubt Germany’s refusal would alone trigger war, though further action could.
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State Department
Germany May Claim Right of Defense in Submarine War
Diplomatic exchanges show Germany and Austria seeking to halt attacks on passenger ships amid U.S. tension over the Lusitania sinking. Ambassadors relay proposals to their governments while examining a path to limited submarine warfare under prize laws, contingency plans for protest to Britain, and potential arbitration on neutral rights.
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Austria
Count von Bernstorf
Great Britain
England
Bank legal battle over Riggs case roars in federal court
In a heated session of the District's historic criminal court room the Riggs bank suit against Treasury officials intensified with Hogan accusing Williams and McAdoo of political maneuvering and seeking to strip the bank of funds. The exchange included requests for correspondence and a clash over evidence and court procedure.
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William G McAdoo
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Seymour H Knox Dies in Buffalo Featured Banker and Woolworth VP
Seymour H Knox, vice president of the Woolworth Company and chairman of the Marine National Bank board, died Sunday in Buffalo after months of illness. He was a prominent figure in business circles and connected with many financial concerns.
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Follow La France Strike Sparks Local Labor Action
A New York machinists branch strike at American La France Fire Engine Co prompts the Central Labor Union to form a committee led by John Colpoys Newton James and MNP Alifas to push District commissioners for a settlement. Milton Snellings cites progress for brewery workers unionizing and saloon requests for union-made products grow.
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Milton Snellings
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Retail Merchants to Attend Funeral for Mr Prince
The Retail Merchants' Association board met in special session to mourn A D Prince who died Saturday. A condolence committee of Spane Gans Jacob Hiseman H C Graham and Charlies J Columbus will present resolutions and accompany the funeral party to 1523 Sixteenth Street at 10 oclock this morning. The jewelers section also acted on Mr Prince's death.
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Princes
Karlsruhe Thrill Baseless In Hampton Ponds Dash Tale
Andrew J Peters and customs officials debunk a report of the German cruiser Karlsruhe reaching Newport News Virginia. A merchant ship sighting a vessel resembling the Karlsruhe sparked a warning, but officials believe the cruiser is no longer afloat and stayed offshore awaiting a dash for safety.
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Named as peace arbiters in Bryan treaty commission
Four more American members of the peace arbitration commission were announced by Secretary Bryan. The appointees include former Judge George Gray of Delaware on the British commission, Dr James Brown Beatty for the Norwegian commission, Prof Eugene Wambaugh of Harvard on the Peruvian commission, A. R. Talbot of Lincoln for the Bolivian commission, with further names expected to follow.
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Fricks Go to Manchester to Join Colon al Manchester Estate
Mr and Mrs Childs Frick of Pittsburgh travel to Manchester for the polo season to occupy the Alabama cottage leased on Smith Point. The couple, son of Henry C Frick, will join his parents who live in New York while he works in Pittsburgh. Last year they visited Brin Maw Pa for summer before moving to the North Shore season. Alabama cottage sits off Mascanomo street beside the Episcopal Church with Mrs W Scott Fitz’s garden nearby.
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Impotence of London and Liverpool Police Noted
Overseas News Agency reports German press shocked by weak policing as mob rule spreads where police are active. Official parliamentary debate shows hatred of Germans used to justify suppressing foreigners. Internment of all foreigners seen as dangerous sign for public safety.
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Dig Up Dinosaur's Bones Near Grand Junction
Special to The Washington Post reports a fossil dinosaur carcass unearthed in shale till two miles south of Grand Junction near the James Murphy homestead. Bones about 12 inches thick and up to 400 pounds each were found. The find will be sent to an Eastern museum with possible further excavation for display.
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Washington Post
Grand Junction
James Murphy
Funeral of George C Wedderburn Jr
Funeral services for George Chase Wedderburn Jr who died at his desk in the patent office Saturday were held yesterday afternoon at the family residence on East Irsing street. The Rev Chase Md presided at Saints Episcopal Church. Pallbearers included A Cushman W A Cosles Thomas E H Robertson Jr Marl Charles Brand and Vernon Hodges. Interment was in Rock Creek Cemetery.
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