Roosevelt Witness for Riggs Officials Testifies in Perjury Trial
Theodore Roosevelt appears as a character witness in a perjury trial involving Riggs National Bank officials. His brief courtroom showing draws cheers and causes an emotional, crowded scene as he testifies to the defendants’ integrity while voicing support for the bank president and other indicted men.
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Immediate Withdrawal of Troops Demanded by Carranza
Mexico City May 23 A note from the de facto Mexican government to the United States demanded the immediate withdrawal of American troops from Mexico. It states Mexicans will fight to protect sovereignty, and notes continued troop crossings beyond a punitive expedition. Two thousand students formed a committee to seek Carranza’s view on the invasion and the diplomatic stance. Carranza said the issue is diplomatic and a note to Washington is in progress, with outcome tied to the U.S. reply.
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Washington Post
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San Diego Tuxtla
Tehuantepec
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Isthmus and Pacific
Douaumont
Verdun
Mayor Mitchel charges wire tapping scandal roils New York
Indictments of John A. Klingsbury and William H. Hotchkiss for tapping phones prompt Mayor Mitchel to accuse coreligionists of attempting to discredit the Whitman committee. Clergy witnesses differed, while Mitchel vowed to “tear things wide open” as executive sessions and heated exchanges marked the hearings.
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John Purroy Mitchel
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George F. Thompson
Kings County
John A. Klingsbury
Charities
William
Rublee Nomination Blocked In Senate Vote Tie
The nomination of George Rublee of New Hampshire to the Federal Trade Commission failed in a 38 to 38 senate vote after a motion to reconsider. Rublee would likely remain in office under a Wilson recess appointment but receive no salary for past or future service. The fight centered on senatorial courtesy and objections by Senator Gallinger who had opposed his reelection.
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New Hampshire
Hollis
Senate
George Rublee
Federal Trade Commission
Rublee
Wilson
Yeaterday
Day of losses in seas with 12 ships sunk and a prison clash
Mines and torpedoes sank ten steamers in 24 hours with crews saved or killed. Italian, Greek, English, French, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian ships reported sunk. American Captain Cooke rescued crew from Rosas. German and Austrian subs admitted losses. Irish political clashes in Parliament follow arrests in North Kerry and Wakefield prison protests.
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Mexican Army Mobilizes Near Chihuahua City
Reports from Chihuahua City say Gen Jacinto Trevino will command about 25,000 Carranzista soldiers by week’s end, with 10,000 more arriving daily from Saltillo and other points. Reinforcements flood Mapula as Gen Pershing’s forces face threats and debates grow over U.S. action and troop movements.
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el Paso
Tex
Jacinto Trevino
Mapula
Chihuahua City
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Saltillo
Trevinos
Great War Council Held in Berlin
Amsterdam reports a major war council convened in Berlin with all German field marshals present. Emperor William allegedly called the meeting after Verdun failures and officers' discontent over weakened forces aiding the Meuse offensive. Dutch sources claim Hindenburg and Mackensen opposed Verdun, arguing troops should be used in the east and Mesopotamia, but were overruled.
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Berlin
William
Verdun
Frederick Wiliam
Meuse
von Hindenburg
von Mackensen
Mesopotamia
Kaiser to Visit Austro Italian Front in Italy War
Paria reports the German emperor plans a visit to the Austro Italian front. The dispatch from Geneva via Temps states Kaiser Wilhelm II will travel to skirmishes where Austrian forces invade Italy to inspect the front and bolster morale.
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German War Loan Proposal Reported by Vossische Zeitung
Copenhagen May 24 reports the German government plans a June bill for a war loan of 30,000,000,000 marks about 2,000,000,000 dollars, per Vossische Zeitung Berlin. A London dispatch from Consul General Vera Skinner describes a danger zone likely from mines in the North Sea.
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North Sea
Roosevelt Witness for Glover Indexed in Today’s Issue
Carranza orders withdrawal and reports of fighting at Verdun dominate the front. Pershing’s men are praised as Mexicans resist. two men indicted for wire tapping. Rublee loses in a tied vote. Churchill criticizes British waste. cabinet debates peace. 4 club women open session. 9 turf results. 12 house opposes half and half. Local briefs and society notes follow.
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Glover
Carranza
Pershing
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Cabinet Talks Peace Outline of Wilson's Views
The cabinet discussed prospects for peace in Europe and the U S role, noting neutral nations must take the lead. The President may outline plans at Saturday’s League for Peace address, while a possible armistice is not required before negotiations. Joseph Grew, secretary of the American embassy in Berlin, may visit Washington with nonofficial insights on Germany.
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British Capture American Vessel Edna Off Barbados
Boston reports that the British steamer Hylas brought news of capturing the American steamer Edna and confiscating her cargo of nitrates. They claimed the Edna was bound for a German port with contraband, and the prize was escorted by Orama to Barbados before shifting cargo to another ship and sailing to England.
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Hylas
Cape Town
Barbados
Edna
Furious Verdur Verdun Battles Rattle Douaumont Front
German assaults press on Verdun near Douaumont as French forces report strong defense of Fort Douaumont and gains on surrounding ground. British and French reports describe brutal, repeated attacks with high casualties, Dead Man Hill contested, and aerial activity across the Meuse front.
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Dead Man Hill
Tomght
Verdun
Meuse
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