Russians Shift Focus as Teuton Raid Spreads
Reported by The Washington East Tondo, the speed defense says Russians increasingly emphasize Teuton raids. Gen van Falkenhausen moves Kanser regiments from the west to new fronts while German lines strengthen. The strategy aims to extend the wedge by preventing northward Russian corps, with infantry detachments concentrated and defensive positions near Ossawets.
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Miss Carol Miller Elopes Amid Quiet Social Shakeup
Miss Carol Miller secretly eloped to Lisle with Joseph Galiman yesterday, prompting local gossip. The bride, educated at Dobbs and in Paris, was said to be of quiet dignity and surprise to many in Hayward, where her fiancé presides over a smelting firm.
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Twenty Drownings Reported After Severe Storm
A grim report indicates that at least twenty people drowned in a violent storm yesterday as weather disrupted ships and the crew struggles. Officials state rescue operations are ongoing with aid teams deployed along the coast.
Todays Sun and Tide Table Weather Notes
Sundry notes on sun and tide. regional forecasts across states. Mentions showers and thunderstorms in Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Texas with fair to warm conditions elsewhere. rainfall expectations vary by region including upper Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast. Local temperatures and hourly observations included.
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Waves of Submarine Losses Claim Fourteen Vessels
A weekly briefing reports fourteen vessels sunk or disabled by submarines. Notable losses include British battleships Triumph and Majestic in the Dardanelles, two Turkish government ships, and the French trawler St Just. Several crews survived, with some ships damaged or captured near North Sea and Irish coast. The list excludes the Nebraskan and notes wide geographic scope from the Black Sea to the North Sea.
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Bantry Bay
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Iris
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Argoshire
Liverpool
Spennymoor
Atart Point
Orkney Islands
Italian Concentration at Rhodes May Be a Move to Invade Turkey
Reports from London indicate Italian forces may have landed on Rhodes near Asia Minor and a cruiser at Bedrum close to the Gulf of Kos. The move is described as a possible first step toward landing on the Asian Turkish coast, with Rhodes controlled by Italy since 1912 at the onset of Turko Italian hostilities.
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Dardanelles
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Germans in High Spirits More Confident of Victory Than Ever
Special Cable reports from London that the Kaiser enjoys peak popularity as German morale rises. Italians and others describe a belief that all able-bodied males will be drafted, food is cheaper, and victory becomes more certain despite the war’s length.
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Rome fears aero attack as Italian air defenses rise
Milan reports warn of Austrian air raids on Rome with new protective measures along the Adriatic coast and Apennines. Italy strengthens observation posts at Centocilio and Bracciano, instructs households to prepare water and sand, while pilots stand ready to engage Austrian airships. In Carinthia, Italians seize passes and fourteen villages as gunboats help flank Austrian fortifications. Roman general Cadorna plans a campaign to seize Alps outlets and Carnic defenses to deter invasion.
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3 400 Mile Trip by German Submarine to Dardanelles
Berlin Tageblatt cites Capt Persius praising a German submarine that reportedly cruised about 3,400 miles from the North Sea around Gibraltar to the Dardanelles, all under its own power with no supply stops after sinking the British battleship Triumph.
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German naval critic warns of war if demands not met
The Washington Post and Daily News report Count Ernst von Reventlow argues in a German article that Germany will respond to American note with unrestricted submarine warfare. He contends Berlin faces war if it yields and that America could only harm German interests by seizing ships and property.
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Assails Italy's Agents Challenge Mann Act Hints Hidden Threat
Berlin May 28 German Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg in the Reichstag attacked Italy's entry into the war and its manifesto of war. He argued Italy violated faith and suggested the Triple Entente could have gained concessions without bloodshed, while praising Turkish resistance and warning that Italian aggression would affect German troops. The article also covers Dean Caminetti and Diggs in California federal court, questioning if the White Slave Act applies to mere immorality and arguing the law may be unconstitutional without explicit language.
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California
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Legislative Assembly
Ex Governor Upham to wed in Wisconsin wedding
Chicago May 28 William Upham former governor of Wisconsin left Marshfield for Beauford to marry Miss Grace Mason of that town The message notes the wedding will take place amid wartime sentiment and frames it as a show of resolve rather than conflict.
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William Hopham
Wisconsin
Marshfield
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Grace Mason
British orders boost United States aeroplane output
London reports Admirals ordered aeroplanes valued at 16 million dollars for Britain. Factories nationwide push to max capacity, manufacturing aeroplanes or parts to meet urgent demand. In New York, pleas of guilty entered by Rosenberg, Karman, and Newman to defrauding the U S by concealing rubber in resin and cotton waste for contraband wartime shipments bound for Naples and other destinations.
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Henry Woodhorse
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Rosenberg
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Wellesley Babies Lead in Alumna Birth Reports
Cambridge mass May 28 special to The Washington Post reports that the Wellesley College News and the Radcliffe News record multiple births among alumnae. Twelve Wellesley babies and ten Radcliffe children are listed, with some births dating back to October.
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Wellesley College News
Radcliffe News Today
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Radcliffe
War Posture Debate Reflects American Resolve
Fragmentary remarks discuss United States stance in a looming conflict. The text hints at strategic considerations and public uncertainty, noting America may be pressured by opponents and the need to weigh actions against potential bluff or consequences.
Injured man identified as A I Clark at Treasury service
An unconscious man, about 45, a well dressed unidentified at midnight, was dropped at Emergency Hospital by two men who fled. He carried a Capital Traction pass and letter with the address 1339 K street NW. He was later identified as A I Clark, a veteran in the United States Treasury appointment department.
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Treasury Department
Charles Neistadt
Capital Traction Company
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K Street
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Guest of Southern Masons Visit to Louisiana Consistory
Special to The Washington case New Orleans May 28 George Wleming Moore thirty third degree Mason and illustrious sovereign grand commander of Washington on tour visiting the South was entertained by local Masons. He was escorted to the St Charles Hotel and hosted at luncheon then driven about the city. Tonight in Scottish Rite Cathedral he spoke on Masonic topics before about 100 Masons and friends. Fredericksburg Va May 28 Emma Pauline Bowman daughter of Mrs Emma Bowman of Madison County and Leo Porter of Bellhaven NC were married at Capt J B Bullock’s North Carolina home. The Rev Hayes Farish performed the ceremony.
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Grand Consistory
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Moore
Fredericksburg
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Emma Bowman
Madison County
Leo Porter
Bellhaven
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J B Bullock
Hayes Farish
Mrs Aldrich Gravely Ill After Aldrich Estate Probate
New York May 28 Following the probate of Nelson W Aldrichs will at Warwick R I yesterday the widow Mrs Abby P Aldrich is gravely ill at her New York home She collapsed when her husband was stricken several weeks ago and has not improved The maximum value of Senator Aldrichs estate was placed at 6 000 000 rather than the earlier 30 900 000 estimate.
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Warwick
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Aldrich
Senator
Held Guilty of Canal Fraud in Federal Case
New York May 28 Jacob L Salas a tobacco merchant of Colon was found guilty by a Federal jury for conspiring to defraud the government in tobacco contracts. He was paroled to return Wednesday for sentencing. John Burke former Panama Railroad commissary manager and Ricardo Bermudez were indicted with him but received separate trials. Burke may escape prosecution as a government witness.
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Jacob L Salas
Colon
John Burke
Panama Railroad
Ricardo Bermudez
Burke
Sains
Woman and Child Hit by Car in Northwest Washington
Mrs Cora Thomas 35 and her daughter Beasie 8 were struck on Seventh Street NW at F Street by an automobile driven by J Walter French of Bethesda Md while being instructed by licensed chauffeur Jesse Abbott. Both injured were taken to Emergency Hospital. French and Abbott were arrested on collision charges and posted $500 bond each.
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J Walter French
Bethesda
Jesse Abbott
T. Street
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L Street
Government to mobilize forty American doctors in Serbia
The government plans to engage 40 American doctors currently operating in Serbia. At present 16 doctors work under Dr Richard P Strong, who has also engaged 25 members from the American Red Cross mission.
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Richard P Strong
Red Cross
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