Britain Rules Out Peace Talks Terms Grey Rejects Any Peace Move
London May 24 Sir Edward Grey rejected peace terms at this stage and insisted alliance unity remains unchanged. He warned negotiations would require mutual agreement among Entente powers and argued the war must progress while the German public is fed state propaganda. Ponsonby urged exploring peace options and countering diplomatic missteps while stressing transparency to Parliament.
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Europe
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Submarines Active Off Spanish Coast Reported Sinking
London May 25 reports Italian ship Orealla sunk off Barcelona after sailing from Norfolk April 17 for Savona Italy. Mysotts listed as probably sunk. Regina the Russian bark also sunk near Barcelona. Crew arrived at Tarragona after Istros torpedoing by an Austrian submarine.
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Barcelona
Lloyda
Norfolk
Savona
Italy
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Mysotts
Lloyds
Spain
Regina
Tarragona
United States protests British seizure of neutral mails
The United States delivers identic notes to Britain and France protesting the seizure and detention of neutral mail on the high seas. Secretary Polk and Secretary Lansing sign the notes urging Britain to stop taking ships into port for local rules and to cease interference with mails between neutral countries.
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France
London
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Washington
Foreign Office
Navy Airman Drowns During Training Flight at Pensacola
Lieut James Vincent Rockwell a 39 year old civil engineer in the United States Navy and aviator in training at Pensacola was killed when his navy aeroplane plunged 160 feet into the gulf during a late trial flight The accident occurred in front of the aviation station witnesses included his wife and three young children Rockwell born in Indiana was nearing pilot license and had been living with his family at the base
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Indiana
Verdun Front Battles Rattle Fort Douaumont and Cumieres
On May 24 Paris reported continued heavy fighting along the Verdun front. German Bavarian divisions attacked Fort Douaumont and the Caullette Wood after recapturing Fort Cousumont and Cumieres, with high casualties on both sides as the crown prince sought to extend gains and the French reported temporary holds near Douaumont. Berlin announced the capture of Cumieres with more than 300 prisoners and several officers taken.
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Bead Man Hill
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Caullette Wood
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Cumieres
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Fort Douaumont
Meyre
le Mort Homme
Domiéres
Caillette Wood
Berlin
War Office
Atorm
Austrians Drive Into Italy Repelions Near Vicenza
Rome and London report Austrian forces cross the frontier and advance toward Vicenza with 24,400 prisoners taken and 251 cannons captured. Heavy Alpine battles rage as Italy rushes troops to the front. Vienna confirms large reinforcements and widespread bombardment along the Adige and surrounding valleys.
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Alpine
Vienne
Campologno
Archduke Charles Francais Joseph
Resta
Astago
Arsiero
Lake Garda
Vienna
Atesp
Alps
German U boat fleet to bring luxury liner service to New York
Special to The Washington Post reports a 450 foot German submarine bound for America as part of a fleet of five. It will carry German mails ten passengers and a 60 ton cargo of chemicals and dyestuffs. Passengers will pay $5,000 each. The plan aims to challenge Great Britain's sea dominance.
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New Line
Washington Post
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United States
America
Great Britain
Return of Von Buelow Prompts Peace Prospects in U S
Two U S envoys Langhorne and Grew return from The Hague amid reports former German chancellor Prince von Buelow will come on a mission from Kaiser Wilhelm. Officials hint the move aims to push peace talks, with Dutch representations urging US action. Diplomatic circles call it a natural step if peace negotiations start.
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State Department
Europe
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America
Tapping Scandal Tangles New York Officials
New York Mayors and detectives press investigations into wire tapping tied to Seymour & Seymour office. Mayor Mitchel testifies amid disorder as Bartlett Smith and W J Burns figures connect to tapping aimed at tracing munition order leaks from Morgan & Co. Kingsbury indictment ties into broader probe into charity department.
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Cannot Talk Peace Says Gray Identical Note to Allies
Gray issues a stern note to allied powers stating there can be no peace talks at this time. The note emphasizes unity against aggression and warns against negotiations that could undermine strategic goals.
Funston In Vain Plea Mexicans Nearing Border
San Antonio dispatch reports Gen Frederick Funston’s coast artillery plea rejected by the War Department. The request shifted to border militia from Arizona New Mexico Texas Louisiana Arkansas and Oklahoma. Carranza forces mass near Chihuahua threaten Pershing’s line of supply as 3,000 Reyes-led troops move north to patrol border.
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Trevino
Carranza
Chihuahua
Washington
Gets 9 000 Mile Wireless
Sydney reports the Ametrus steam ship Ventura arriving from San Francisco with a wireless message from the Tuckerton station New Jersey. The message says the distance involved was miles distant and references a possible World’s record.
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Tuckerton
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Navy Yard Gunshop Expansion and Lab Funding Approved
Washington allocates 400000 for a navy yard gunshop and 1560000 for an experimental laboratory. A new Chief of Operations will be promoted to full admiral. The bill prioritizes dry docks and aviation. rapid passage is planned.
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Navy Yard
Navy building program costs per vessel and total
The plan lists five battle cruisers at 20 433 581 dollars each, four scout cruisers at 5 571 900 dollars, ten destroyers at 1 825 314 dollars, three submarines about 800 tons at 1 204 302 dollars each, seventeen smaller submarines at 721 302 dollars each, one fuel ship at 1 363 272 dollars, one ammunition ship at 2 704 650 dollars, one hospital ship at 2 250 000 dollars, totaling 180 087 337 dollars with 59 244 326 dollars available in the first year.
Naval bill would vastly boost nation's defense budget
The House naval committee reported an appropriation bill totaling 241 million dollars for national defense, up 91.8 million from last year due to the shipbuilding program. It adds 13,200 naval personnel and 3,079 Marines, with the Senate plan to add battleships and 20,000 more sailors. The measure aims for swift passage within a week, framing preparedness as Democratic policy, while enabling construction of five battle cruisers and continuing existing ships. The bill funds dry docks at Philadelphia and Norfolk and allocates 25 million for ammunition and ship equipment as tensions in Europe rise.
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