Wilson to Demand Peace in Mexico
President Wilson signals a move to pressure warring Mexican factions toward peace with relief funds to aid starving civilians. Officials say no immediate intervention, with plans spanning weeks and a focus on preventing famine while avoiding overt recognition of any faction. White House statements stress restraint, the aim to compel a negotiated settlement, and to keep railway lines and supply routes open amid ongoing diplomacy.
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British Navy Worried Active In English Waters Amid Submarine Threat
London reports German submarines have sunk or damaged fourteen ships in a week, with successes off Gallipoli and threats to extend underwater warfare to the Suez Channel. British naval officials fear intensified U boat activity could jeopardize supply routes as attention remains on the Dardanelles. Survivors arrive in Norway and Denmark with details of torpedoed vessels Cadeby Spennymoor and M Roosvall, while Ely strikes a mine off Stockholm.
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Nebraskan Lusitania Crisis Puts Wilson Note Delay in Focus
Reports from London and Washington push tension over German replies as the Nebraskan torpedo rumor fuels fear. Officials doubt Germany will rush a note while US demands findings on the Lusitania tragedy. Ambassador Gerard and Secretary Bryan seek clarity as Berlin weighs whether Lusitania carried contraband.
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Austria Hungary confident in victory amid Italian war
Vienna May 21 officials say greater test of strength will come but they are confident of winning. Sinking of ships and recent victories bolster public mood as Austria Hungary and Germany unite against Italy. leaders dismiss peace rumors and pledge resolve. Berlin May 28 Germany will reply to Wilson over Lusitania with a conditional approach.
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Ex War Minister von Auffenburg jailed as political criminal
Gen Moritz von Auffenburg former Austro Hungarian minister of war and early World War I army commander has been arrested and is described as a serious political criminal by the Frankfurter Zeitung He had held top posts including minister of war chief of the general staff and commanded an army at the war’s start He was celebrated as victor of Kamarow but lost command after a failed enveloping operation An imperial decree on April 22 named him baron and awarded the title of Kamarov four days before his arrest.
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Aged Germans Volunteer for Battle Against Italy
Berlin reports hundreds of volunteers especially men over fifty have reported to Frankfort military authorities in recent days asking to be allowed to serve against Italy. In related notices, rail fares to various destinations are listed for Baltimore and Ohio departures from Union Station on Sunday May 30 at 8 25 a.m. returning the same day.
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Benedict gifts Castel Gandolfo to hospital use
In Rome on May 28 Pope Benedict XV announced that Castel Gandolfo in the Alban hills has been designated as a hospital. A group of volunteer nurses has formed to serve at Castel Gandolfo palace hospital.
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SUEZ TRADE MENACED WARNING GIVEN ALL SHIPS
A Turkish note to friendly powers claims Britain violated 1888 obligations by keeping warships in the Suez Canal and fortifying it while France allegedly lands troops in Egypt. It warns Germany and Turkey may extend hostilities to the canal and says any harm to neutral ships or goods would rest with Britain and France.
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Nebraskan torpedoed. keelship to dry dock
Special to The Washington Post reports from Liverpool that the Nebraskan was torpedoed rather than mined. An investigation by Lieut. Comdr. Towers and Naval Constructor McBride for the American embassy confirms the torpedo strike. The vessel will go to dry dock. British officials show no doubt of the torpedo cause. Also note a May 30 schedule change with Frederick and Richmond trains leaving at 6:40 a.m. instead of 6:50 a.m. daily and a through Richmond line at 4:15 a.m. daily.
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Wilson to Act in Mexico Fear Delay of German Note
Wilson is prepared to act in Mexico amid fears a German note may be delayed, as news from Europe outlines shifting diplomatic tactics and rising tensions affecting regional strategy. The report notes German and Allied moves, with focus on diplomacy and potential impacts on American policy.
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Submarine Chief Named To Lead Atlantic Flotilla
Secretary Daniels designates Capt. A. W. Grant to command the Atlantic submarine flotilla with general supervision over submarines in the Pacific and abroad. Commander Yates Stirling appointed as assistant. Grant to spend time in Washington and shore stations to fix defects and raise efficiency of the craft.
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Filipino Scouts Join Rebels Resolve Desertion
Manila dispatch reports a detachment of artillery sent aboard the transport Sissum to attack Camp Keithley on Lake Lanao Mindanao where a deserting force of about 400 Filipino native scouts has joined the outlaws. Authorities say the move will not cause serious complications.
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Russia occupies Urumiah in Persia in world war update
Petrograd reports Urumiah in Persia has fallen to Russian forces after an engagement with Turkish troops near Dilman and Bachkala. The Caucasus Army general staff issued the statement. Mr L C Prior will speak at the New Willard Hotel on Tuesday June 1 to present room plans and make reservations for the Hotel Louisbourg Bar Harbor Maine.
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Germans Close in on Przemysl and Lemberg Fronts
Berlin reports a Russian counterattack along the San River near Sieniawa with German losses of six cannon and a retreat noted. Petrograd says Austro German forces resume Ossowetz bombardment and shelling near Edvabno and along the Narew as German troops mass on routes toward Lemberg amid ongoing Galicia battles. Austro-Hungarian command highlights a decisive push toward Przemysl with breaches widening and heavy artillery massing as the front narrows to a 12 mile gap.
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Austrians in full retreat reported by Rome correspondent
Rome correspondent reports Austrian forces retreating along their defensive line. He says the retreat involves burning houses stores crops forage and destroying roads bridges and overall destruction of provinces as told in a dispatch dated London May 2.
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