American sentenced to death in Dublin linked to Sinn Fein plot
Jeremiah Lynch a naturalized US citizen was tried by court martial, convicted, and sentenced to death in Dublin for participation in the rebellion. He was held to be a participant in the Irish uprising with funds and arms allegedly sent from the United States totaling about 80,000 dollars. The case spurred protests at the American embassy and prompted inquiries by Sir Mathew Nathan.
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Sinn Fein
United States
London
Jeremiah €. Lynch
New York
Dublin
Phe
Lynch
Irish Causa
Aaa
Alan
Lynch Lerause
Ireland
Byneh
Cork
Timothy Healy
House of Romania
Farea MF Sullivan
Mireste
Pomaintean
Agalvar
Tre
Heats
Grey
Sora Tee Erse
Gall
Anda
Futa
Page
Sinn Felners
Mathew Nathan
Upriatme
Westminster Hall
Lord Hardinge
Mt . Nathan
Iretand
Linn Fate
Ire
America
Arma
Soldier Furman Killed by Mexican Guards Near Juarez
El Paso May 18 Sergt Harry Furman of the Twenty third Infantry was shot and killed on Mexican soil near Juarez by Mexican customs guards led by Gen Gabriel Gavira. Furman allegedly crossed the boundary intoxicated and fired first. An official investigation found Furman rode into Mexico while searching for stray mules and carried a pistol with two empty chambers. No conclusive evidence showed who fired first.
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Furman
el Paso
Tex
Harry Furman
Twenty-third Infantry
Juares
Gabriel Gavira
Juarez
Gavira
George Bell, Jr
Fort Bliss
Bell
George D. Moore
Willam B Graham
Twentieth Infantry
Rio Grande
Bel Aaid
Italians Repulse Austrian Attacks in Tyrol Front
London reports Italian forces in southern Tyrol hold firm against renewed Austrian assaults in Ledro and Lagarina valleys. In Zignatorta five attacks were repulsed with heavy losses as Rome notes gains further south near Sarca and Monfalcone. Berlin and Paris dispatches add that a major Austrian offensive has begun across the Austrian Italian front.
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London
Tyrol
Ledro
Trent
Lagarina
Rome
Zegnatorta
Adamello
Victor Emmanuel
Sarca River
Monfalcone
Gulf of Triest
Amsterdam
Italy
Berlin
Adige
Piazza
Astico
Vienna War Office
Zeegnatorta
Rovereto
Morgenpost
Sayville
Doherdo
Paris
Lavarone
Vicenza
Verdun Hill 804 Battle Intensifies Across Front
Berlin reports three French assaults repulsed on Hill 204 while Verdun rages near Hill 304 Hill 287 and surrounding trenches. British losses at Vimy and Vimy crater noted as fighting spills into Bethune area with German African division used at Verdun. Reinforcements sent to Bethune as Paris reports heavy bombardment and stubborn defense.
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Kaiser
Bethune
Verdun
London
Navilie
Hanes
Hill 287
Avecourt
Asea
Vimy Ridge
Wieltje
Angres
St. Eloi
Berlin
War Office
Laon
Wenes
Reich Ackerkopf
Amsterdam
Paris
Meuse
Morgan
Ask
House
Navy
Hyean
Bryan
Germany
U.S
Marquis
Dolly Madison
Morgan Wire Tapping Sparks City Inquiry Testimony
New York May 18 law firm wire tapping disclosed by District Attorney Swann during Thompson committee hearing. Morgan & Co accused of stolen munition orders sold to bidders. Seymour & Seymour not implicated. Mayor Mitchell and Police Commissioner Woods defend police action as related to national interests. Police to testify next. three alleged recipients to appear.
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New York
Seymour & Seymour
Swann
Ea Claw
Mitchell
Woods
J. PB. Morgan & Co
Morgan
Thompson Legislative Committee
United States
Thompson Committee
Frederick Seymour
Seymour
Morgan & Co
George F. Thompson
House Committee
Lynch execution appeal reaches White House amid theater visit
Senator O Gorman pleaded with President Wilson through the State Department to delay the execution of Jera mish C Lynch a New York naturalized American convicted by a Dublin court martial for involvement in the Irish uprising. Lynch reportedly faces a midnight death sentence as dispatches to New York described.
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O'Gorman
Wilson
Senator O'Gorman
New York
State Department
Ambassador Page
London
Jeramish C. Lynch
Dublin
Lynch
Lansing
White House
Congress
House Committee
Daniels
U S Represen tatives Meeting Urged Ultimatum Fear
State Department denies link between a U S consul conference and Carranza plans for an ultimatum. Carranza argues U S troops remain in Mexico solely due to territorial designs. Negotiations with Carranza through James Tim Rodgers continue as consuls prepare a report on northern districts.
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State Department
U. S
United States
Washington
Carranza
Mexico
James Tim Rodgers
Mexico City
Rodwera
el Pago
Chihuahua
Nogales
Durango
Aguas Calientes
Monterey
Juarez
el Paso
Funston
Marion E. Letcher
Chihuahua City
Lansing
American Rebel Sentenced in Court
An American citizen is sentenced as a rebel in a judicial proceeding. Details outline the charges and court actions while noting implications for ongoing political tensions and potential appeals.
Yacht Designer Albert S. Chesebrough Killed in Auto Crash
Bristol May 18 Albert S. Chesebrough internationally renowned yacht designer died when the car he rode in skidded on Col Samuel P Colt estate driveway Le Baron C Colt fellow passenger was rescued and later expected to recover after being found unconscious earlier tonight
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Bristol
R. 1
Albert S. Chesebrough
Samuel P. Colt
le Baron C. Colt
United States
Colt
Mr. Chesebrough
German ships sunk in Baltic. three sunk, crew missing
Stockholm reports Hera sunk off Landsort with crew saved. Kolga and Bianca torpedoed and sunk near Landsort. Captain and second mate of Kolga missing, others rescued. Bianca captain taken prisoner. British submarines active in Baltic, previously wintered in Russian ports, now resuming operations.
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Stockholm
Landsort
Baltic
Hera
Oxlesund
London
Reuter
Hamburg
Kolga
Baltic Sea
Copenhagen
Luback
Bianca
Skagerack
Cattegat
Germany
Russian Baltic
District Half and Half Plan Cuts DC Budget
The House appropriations committee backed a 3.5 million dollar cut to District funds, eliminating federal half and half financing. The plan shifts 69.3 percent of expenditures to District residents, with Congress covering the remainder, threatening parks, schools, hospitals, and civic projects.
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Calvert Street
Friends of the District
House Committee
Washington
United States
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Trish Treadera
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Retern
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McAdoo
Kitchin
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Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Freault
Senate
Balancce
Messrs. Simmons
Hull and
Rainey
Internal Revenue Department
Internal Revenue
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Arcond
International News Service
Chesebrough
Russia
House Committee On Appropriations
District of Columbia
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