Note Warns Allies Patience at End in Mail Rights Dispute
United States declares it can no longer tolerate interferences with neutral mails by Britain and France. It demands a radical policy change restoring full neutral rights, cites international law and precedents, and says it will press claims for losses sustained by American interests. The notice, released by the State Department, outlines legal arguments and asks for prompt action.
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Great Britain
France
Bbrivich
Aevors
Ertante
Nottea
Ans
French Hold Fort Douaumont, Meuse Front Shifts
London dispatches report German gains near Fort Douaumont on the Meuse area but Paris says German forces repulsed French attempts to reconquer the lost bastion. The German high command denies losing the fort as heavy fighting continues with 600 prisoners and 12 machine guns taken.
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Fort Douaumont
the Meuse
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Prines
Meuse
Nivelle
Haudremont
Douaumont
Paris
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Chapelotte
Verdun
Waa
Reunion
Loivre
Rheims
French War Office
Port Douaumont
Obregon Calls Out Ex Army Officers in Mexico City
Mexico City May 26 Minister of War Obregon issued a broad call for all former army officers to join the color in case of war with a foreign power. About 100 former conventionalist officers in the city offered services. Mexican factions rally to Carranza amid a prospective break with the United States. Officials deny a written or unwritten pact barring U S troop movements on a hot trail.
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Mexico City
International News Service
Galveston
Obregon
Hugh L. Scott
Carranss
United States
Aguilar
Mexico
Boquillas
Funston
Baker
State Department
Carranga
Rodgers
Begu
Unebia
Carranza
Foreign Office
American Held in English Barracks in London
News from London reports the arrest of an American citizen, Peter Fox, in Carrickmore County Tyrone amid Sinn Fein Uprising rumors. He is detained at Wandsworth detention barracks without formal charges, and questions were raised in Parliament by Irish nationalist MP Crumley about letter delivery and whether Fox’s American citizenship matters are being pursued with the U.S. consul.
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Newa
United States
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Asquith
P Crumley
Peter Fox
Carrickmore
County Tyrone
Wandsworth
Fox
Five More Vessels Sunk By Torpedoes Reported
London May 26 British steamer El Argentino and Italian steamer Cornigiano plus Italian Australian sunk by submarines. Other reports name Italian steamer Ercole and Spanish steamer Aurrera sunk in the Mediterranean and off Bilbao. Twenty four survivors reach port after Aurrera loss.
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Cornigiano
Liverpool
Cornignano
Genoa
Norfolk
Barona
Italy
Ercole
Mediterranean
Austrian Offensive Meets Sharp Check in Italy
Dispatches from Rome report the Austrian offensive largely checked with Italian forces repelling attacks along the Astico line. Torching fighting in the Lagartha valley and other sectors saw heavy Italian fire inflicting losses, while Italian and Alpine units held positions from Adige to Sugana valleys amid ongoing battles. The report notes persistent combat across multiple valleys and passes as both sides exchange advances and retreats. Berlin denies a circulating rumor that Prince von Buelow has a special mission to Washington.
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London
Rome
Posing
Astico
Lagartha
Adige
Val L'arsa
Sugana
Covaron
Siepe
Waite Trial Defense Says Waite A Moral Imbecile
In New York on May 26 defense witnesses for Dr Arthur Warren Waite testified he was a moral imbecile with only an insane sense of right and wrong. They argued he knew of plotting Peck’s death but lacked moral judgment, while noting Waite loved poetry and claimed marriage for money. The alienists will rebuttal tomorrow as Waite’S case rests on mental illness claims.
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New York
Arthur Warren Waite
John N. Peck
Walter
Jens
Waite
Morrie J. Karpas
Allen Ross Diefendorf
Beth
Waits
Peck
Diefendorf
Karpas
Greek Cabinet Resigns Amid War Dissent and Greek Demands
Athens reports the Greek ministry has stepped down amid political unrest over wartime conditions and foreign intervention. Premier Skouloudis, named by King Constantine in 1915, faced charges of nonintervention, while pro Allies advocate M. Venizelos to lead. Shipowners and labor unions pressed for seizure of Austro German vessels in Greek ports unless central powers compensate torpedoed Greek ships.
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Greece
Skouloudis
Constantines
Constantine
Rhellie
London
M. Vaniselos
Skeuleudis
M. Veriuslos
Associated Presa
Teutonic
League of Shipownere
Ballers’ Labor Unier
Goverment
Hughes to Run If Moose Accepts Him
Justice report notes terms Whitman would offer for Hughes to accept nomination. The New York Press cites a St Regis Hotel briefing claiming Hughes authorized Whitman to announce he would run if Progressives endorse. Also mentions upcoming Chicago speech and a May 42 railway schedule notice from Fickst attic in Washington.
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Justice
Whitman
Washington Peat
New York
New York Press
Ema
Chicago
Hughes
Verdun Defeat and Allies Warned in Today’s Index
Note warns allies amid Verdun defeat reports. Waite described as a monster by critics. Bellin waits for House action. New parley planned with Mexico. Wilsons lawn party noted alongside Riggs mansion nearing completion. Haies assumes charge as wires report Navy man killed. Mexico violence tallies 200 deaths. Taft Alma engaged in future peace talks. Four women urge standard garb. District bill passes. Brandeis anticipated to win. Editorials and society notes follow with sports, turf results, and finance sections forthcoming.
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Waite
Bellin
Mexico
Wilsons
Gary
Germany
Bandit Chief Cervantes Killed by U S Soldier in Mexico
International dispatch reports Candelario Cervantes, feared bandit, killed when he led an attack on American engineers repairing a road south of Las Cruces New Mexico. Three Americans wounded, one dead. Cervantes identified by papers and locals. Pershing calls him second only to Villa in danger to Mexico’s stability.
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U. & Army
Namiquina
Columbus
N Mex
Candelario Cervantes
Mexico
Las Cruces
Devia
Alameda Canyon
Babacora
Eleventh Cavalry
Guy Cushman
Newport
Bri
Cervantes
Presidente
Los Cruces
Villa
Gen. Pershing
War Department
Columbus Cervantes
Rockefeller Foundation allocates $1,000,000 for war relief
The Rockefeller Foundation announced an appropriation of $1,000,000 for wartime relief in Poland, Serbia, Montenegro, and Albania. The funds are to be spent at the executive committee’s discretion once satisfactory import arrangements for relief supplies exist, with aims toward early, effective deployment though negotiations are not yet assured.
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Rockefeller Foundation
Poland
Serbia
Montenegro
Albania
Submarine Sinking Reported in Baltic by Angermanland
The Overseas News Agency reports the probable sinking in the Baltic of a submarine rammed by the Swedish steamer Angermanland on May 3. German authorities say 120 submarines could not have been rammed.
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Ville
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Angermanland
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White House Garden Party With Taft Guests on South Lawn
President and Mrs. Wilson hosted a large White House garden reception on the South Lawn with ideal weather. Commander Berry presented awards as the Marine Band played. former President Taft joined guests including ambassadors, cabinet members, and relatives, while Mrs. Wilson wore white chiffon and orchids.
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Jane Hunt
Charles Swisher
Enos Keneman
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Richard von Clover
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Edward H Tillman
Margheritts Tillman
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Charles W. Richardson
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Hugh L. Scott
John A. Logan
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Bo Sweeney
Sherman Mites
William Belden Noble
Presley Rixey
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