Packers Plan Details Delayed By British Settlement Talk
Ambassadors in London report progress on ship shipments tied to meat cargoes valued around 35 million dollars. Four cases slated for trial will proceed as the prize court handles pending disputes. A tentative settlement basis is being prepared with British authorities, while shipments remain withheld and details await formal approval.
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Today’s Sun and Tide Table
Sun and tide table fragment shows limited data with unreadable lines. No clear dates, times, or local harbor details are present to establish a full notice.
Weather Watch: Western and Gulf States Face Showers Thunder
Local weather report outlines a front bringing showers and thunderstorms from the Southwest to the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Temperatures range from mild mornings to hot afternoons with a mix of fair spells in the central regions.
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Archbishops Call for Nationwide Sacrifice in War Time
London May 26 The archbishops of Canterbury and York issue a joint pastoral letter to be read in all churches June 6 urging total commitment to the war effort. They urge citizens to meet every demand of service or sacrifice, insisting the nation must put body mind and soul into the righteous cause and obey God’s will through giving and being.
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Italy Hopes to Fight Austria But Avoid War With Germany
Berlin and Amsterdam May 26 28 reports state Prince von Buelow and Princess von Buelow arrived in Berlin after leaving Rome without incident. They noted Italy hopes to aid Germany in war while conducting hostilities with Austria Hungary. The ambassador said passports were required thrice before departure. Signor Bollati left Berlin on a special train. Prince von Buelow told Berlin Tageblatt he spoke kindly of Italians while criticizing the government.
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Russian Embassy Warns Against Fraudulent Bond Offers
The Russian embassy in Washington cautions that all offers of Russian treasury bonds not from U.S. banks are unauthorized and valueless. It says only the empire’s finance minister’s special representative, Gregory Wilenkin, may handle such negotiations. Bankers say the note aims to halt unauthorized middlemen and “war order” brokers enticing manufacturers with commissions for bonds.
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Waldorf Astor on Board Named to Control England's Drink Problem
London May 26 The Central board of control to deal with the drink problem in the munitions transport and camp areas created by an amendment to the defense of the realms act was named today The board will consist of Faron Abernon chairman Cot Sir Neville Chamberlain EF R Cross John McAns vland Denny of Denny Co engineers Dumbarton John Hodge member of parliament for Lancashire Sir William H Laver Sir George Newman chief medical officer of the board of education Waldorf Astor member of parliament for Plymouth Philip Snowden member of parliament for Blackburn John Pidder assistant secretary of the home office R R Scott of the admiralty and W Towle a widely known hotel manager
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Nebraskan Damaged Off Irish Coast May Be Torpedo Mine
The American steamer Nebraskan was damaged off the Irish coast amid conflicting reports whether a mine or torpedo struck her. Officials and diplomats weighed the evidence as President Wilson and State Department staff awaited clearer details, with naval inquiries planned and no lives lost.
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Affidavit to Back Clemency Hearings in Phagan Case
Mrs Lae M Frank will present an affidavit detailing her husband’s movements on the day of Mary Phagan’s murder at a prison commission hearing on his plea for clemency. Frank may be offered as a witness, with whether he testifies depending on the commission’s ruling. A handwriting expert’s report questions Frank’s involvement in the murder notes.
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Blockade Declared of Adriatic Coast by Italian Government
Italian government proclaims a blockade of the Adriatic coast from the Italian frontier to Cape Otrante including Albanian shores. Neutral ships may leave within a time set by the naval chief. Measures to be in line with international law against violators.
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Speyer sails for America from London amid controversy
Sir Edgar Speyer, who recently resigned his privy council post amid criticism over a German native holding the role, sailed for New York today aboard the steamship Philadelphia. He stated it would be a short holiday voyage.
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Plan to Free Cargoes Sessions at British Embassy
The State Department announced that mis understandings over unofficial negotiations are cleared and foreign trade advisers will resume informal talks with British embassy officials. They will unofficially represent American shipping interests to bring American-owned goods paid for before March 1, 1915, out of war zones in Germany, with owners able to submit proof for transmission to the British commercial advisers.
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King Victor Emmanuel Directs Army and Navy at Paris
Rome dispatch reports King Victor Emmanuel has assumed supreme command of Italian forces and departed for the headquarters. The Official Journal lists Prince Thomas of Savoy as lieutenant general, expected to act in state affairs during the monarch’s absence from Rome.
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Shipping rules loosened as Dutch route extended to June 15
German authorities extend the time limit for sending goods to America via Holland to June 15. Officials deny claims that meat shipments have spoiled in transit or housed in English warehouses.
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Coalition Crisis and Unionist Meeting at Carlton Club
London May 26 reports show unionist leaders at the Carlton Club mapping support for the coalition ministry amid war and conscription debates led by Lord Lansdowne Andrew Bonar Law and Baron Willoughby de Broke advocate compulsory service. In New York Charles Becker vows to appeal for life while exposing graft tied to mayor Gaynor era as July 12 execution date is set.
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Export terms amended for shipments through war era routes
An updated deal extends the latest permissible ship date for certain goods from Germany via Hel land to the Netherlands Oversea Trust to June 15 with possible further extensions upon British government report. The U S notes meat cargoes will face prize court on June 7 and ships Sydland and Keibergen have specific dispositions at West Hartlepool and Kirkwall respectively.
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Russian Force in Persia Reported by Petrograd
Telegram from Teheran says Turco German agitation in Persia has grown threatening. Russia has sent additional troops to reinforce contingents at Kashin and Khry to protect its subjects, with the Ferston government notified that this step implies no hostility toward Persia.
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Ladies Helf Hebrew Home Linen Shower Ends in Winner Rebecca Yudelevit
A linen shower hosted by the Hebrew Home for the Aged auxiliary at 415 M Street NW featured vocal solos by Sadie Atlas and others, a viol solo, and piano pieces. Rebecca Yudelevit was named the winner in a popularity contest. notable attendees included Rabbis Silvester and Abram Simon. Entertainment committee members were listed, with Miss Rebecca Yudelevit organizing the receiving table. In Utica, NY, May, the Episcopal diocese held its annual convention electing Dr. Charles Fisk of Baltimore as coadjutor bishop, following a request for an assistant by Bishop Olmstead.
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Boy Drowns From Wharf In Hide and Seek Game
William Engle, age unknown, and companions were playing a game of hide and seek at Forsberg wharf at the foot of Ninth Street Southwest. Engle fell overboard and drowned. his body was recovered by Frederick Hall a few minutes later. The Emergency Hospital ambulance and Dr Neblett failed to revive him. The police took charge of the body.
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Cossacks Saber Turks in Caucasus Action
Official dispatch says Russian troops occupied Mirandaub after a clash near Kara Derbent. About 200 Cossacks charged Turkish lines and sabered two Turkish companies in the engagement.
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Italy's 11 000 Policewomen Join Italian Force
Paris dispatch reports nearly eleven thousand women have enrolled in a police force authorized by the Italian government. Predominantly middle class, these recruits will receive physical training and wear uniforms as part of the new unit.
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