War Virtually Declared as Italy Readies Action in Parliament
Rome May 17 officials say a cabinet decision on war or peace will come Thursday as deputies urge immediate government moves. German and Austrian envoys prepare to depart Rome for Basel and the Tyrol, signaling a coordinated crisis response. The Giornale d Italia foresees Italy entering a broader war to liberate provinces and civilize, urging party unity ahead of parliamentary measures. London dispatch notes cautious German outlook amid rapid crisis developments.
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Italy
Rome
Prince von Buslow
Haron von Macehle
Prince von Buelow
Chiasse
Switzerland
Baron von Micehia
Ala
Tyrol
Todas
Giornale d'Italia
Salandra
Ark Bas
Mar
Giornale Datalla
Baron von Macchio
Chamber of Deputies
Weather and Tide Table From May 17 Summary
District weather forecast for May 17 to May 18 and tides noted. NW winds variable, fair in DC area, cooler nights with frost in Dakotas and Nebraska. Rain widespread across Rockies, with showers in western plains and Gulf Coast states. eastern U S fair Monday through Wednesday. Temperature readings show lows around 54 and highs near 68, humidity moderate, rainfall minimal.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Mareland Fair
Virginia
Gulf States
Meaterhipper Lake
Dakotas
Nebraska
Minnesota
Iowa
Wwleconsin
Atlantic
Rocky Mountains
Haveas
Texas Panhandle
Okla- Nowa
Arkansas
Mississippi River
Ohio Valley
Welneslay
Plains States
Miralasiogh Valley
Upper Lake Region
Gulf Brates Rainn
Uliforni
New England
Atland
English Shipping Destroyed Since War Began
London reports 460,028 tons of British shipping non warships sunk or captured by Germany since the war started. Approximately 1,556 people of all nationalities were killed in these sinkings. German shipping tonnage sunk by Britain to May 15 stands at 314,465 tons with no German or neutral fatalities recorded.
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London
Thomas J. MacNamara
The
Admiralty
House of Commons
Italy’s Salandra Holds Premiership Amid War Pressure
Signor Salandra retains the office as he warns of a fateful decision and readiness for upheaval. Berlin Tageblatt notes Italy’s entry into the war now appears inevitable, a move long desired by Foreign Minister Sonnino.
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Italy
Berlin
Speyer resigns privy council seat over disloyalty charges
London May 17 Sir Edgar Speyer resigns his privy councilorship and asks revocation of his baronetcy after nine months of newspaper accusations of disloyalty. Sir Ernest Cassel, born in Cologne in 1852, also faces similar charges amid debates on alien origins and naturalization acts.
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Ernest Cansel
London
Edgar Speyer
Edgar
the Globe
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Sir Ernest Cassel
Privy
Germany
Grobs
Edger Angé
Ernest
Privy Council
Sir Edgar Speyer
Gustavus Speyer
Frankfort-on-Main
Speyer Bros
Speyer & Co
New York
I. Speyer- Ellisson
Frankfort-of-Main
War Costing Britain 150 Dollars Per Second
London reports finance secretary F D Ackland said Britain’s war cost about 150 dollars per second during a meeting. The figure implies roughly 12,960,600 dollars daily, exceeding Lloyd George’s recent average of 10,500,000 dollars per day.
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London
F. D. Ackland
The
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David Lloyd George
AWAIT ESCORT TO SEA IN YAQUI VALLEY PERIL
Government officials warn permanent garrison needed in Yaqui River area to protect 65 or more American settlers. Consul recommends travelers avoid Sonora as Yaqui Indians raid and combat continues. Reports detail Mexican troops moving to Yaqui Pueblo and fears of property destruction until order is restored.
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Fundicion
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State Department
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Amercan
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Iing
Wealthy Italian Boss Gallucci Shot in New York
Special to The Washington Post. Giosue Gallucci a powerful Italian New York figure was fatally shot at his coffee house after years of bodyguard killings and injuries. His nineteen year old son Luca was wounded defending him. Gallucci had extensive real estate holdings and strong political ties, including bail on a pistol charge and connections extending to Washington.
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Washington Post
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Bellevue Hospital
Son
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Luca
Gallucci
New York City
Black Hand
Sakeries
Los
Gallucei
Ho Strong
Washington
Portugal Premier Shot by Senator Summary
Note: This entry parses from OCR, focusing on the event. Gen Pimenta Castro and Coulart Medeiros, former minister of public instruction, who had been confined since the revolution, were placed at the disposal of the new government and sent aboard the battleship Vasco Da Gama.
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London
Reuter
Lisbon
Pimenta Castro
Coulart Medieros
Philadelphia man challenges Draper for five events
Charles KR Hamilton of Philadelphia issues a five event match challenge to J Sumner Draper of Boston between Baronet and Satire and Peacock Sensation and Primrose of Wingate. Stakes set at 5 000 a side with all proceeds to charity. Devon Pa show to host and judges named Widener and Moore.
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Boston
J. E. Widener
William H. Moore
New
Byertal
Washington Post
Beston
Charles KR. Hamilton
Philadelphia
J. Sumner Draper
Hamilton
Devon
J. K. Widener
Wiliam H. Moore
Patella Rien
Aes
Guns Fell At Zeppelin Near Nieuport and Gravelines
The Zeppelins attacked near Dunkirk and Nieuport as eight naval aircraft engaged. Flight Commander Bigsworth dropped bombs from 206 feet, smoke issued, and the airship rose to 11 000 feet with damage feared. All our machines faced heavy fire and no casualties were reported. Later reports say a French torpedo boat and destroyer engaged the Zeppelin, which listed and then sank near Gravelines with crew bodies seen in the sea.
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Portugal's Ex-Premier Killed in Revolution
London reports the Lisbon bombardment by revolutionists using warships from the River Tagus. Dr Alfonso Costa, former Portuguese premier and revolutionary leader, is assassinated. Most of the army remains loyal to President Arriz.
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Arrizs
Twelve Year Old Boy Dies After Accidental Shooting
Joseph F Grant Jr a 12 year old boy shot himself with his father's revolver at his home 1220 Bt Street Northeast He was alone in the house when the tragedy occurred and was dead for about an hour before his mother found him The weapon was believed taken from a bureau and discharged in the bathroom The boy was the son of Detective Sergi Grant and Annie E Grant Physicians at Casualty Hospital confirmed instantaneous death and an ambulance was summoned
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Casualty Hospital
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Passengers on Transylvania report submarine sighting near war zone
The Anchor liner Transylvania was chased by a submarine as she neared Glasgow on May 17. Passengers, anxious yet orderly, disembarked in Greenock and prepared lifeboats while the ship zigzagged through the war zone. The vessel carried 1,155 people including 281 crew and officers, with many believing Lusitania myths prior to the incident. Captain John Black vowed to ram any submarine and preferred England’s flag to be flown.
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Florida
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Lusitania
Uner
Five Tramps Die In Tank and Train Fire
Nebraska City reports state that five tramps burned to death when a Missouri Pacific freight wrecked near the town. Two carloads of bullion for the Omaha smelter melted in the blaze from ten oil tanks exploding, with five tanks containing gasoline. The bullion was found embedded in the wainscoting alongside the tracks. A separate incident notes Deputy Coroner William B. Carr inspecting the body of a victim after a .25 caliber bullet pierced the head, passing from the right ear to the left. Detective Grant had been in Roanoke, Virginia, and left shortly after 5 pm for the city.
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Sen
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Canadian Casualties Since Langemarck Battle
Canadian casualties reported since the Langemarck battle total 4,792, comprising 680 killed, 3,208 wounded, and 904 missing, as of May 17 in Ottawa Ontario.
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Absence of London Irish Noted in Parliament Debate
In London May 17 a parliamentary question pressed why London Scottish receive frequent mention while London Irish, a full battalion at Fr along with the London Regiment, is often omitted. The government cited old vs new territorial designations. a Irish member rebutted, insisting prior official references exist. The undersecretary said the distinction seems fortuitous, not intentional.
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