Wilsons League Talk Sparks US Policy Debate On Alliances
Washington diplomats note mixed reactions to President Wilsons address on joining a League to Enforce Peace. Observers warn a United States alliance move would reverse long standing policy of entangling alliances, while some praise the push for collective security and oceanic law to curb war.
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Eight Italian Towns Evacuated As Austrian Guns Reach Them
CAMILLO Milan May 28 Eight Italian towns in Vicenza province evacuated to prevent loss of life as Austrian batteries mass and heavy guns arrive. Italians hold firm on Asiago plateau amid fierce bombardment while Vicenza mayor notes towns deserted but intact and population hopeful amid strong artillery presence.
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Kalreman
Mary
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D Street
Etter
Glenwood
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Sag Harbor
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Annapolis
Camillo
Milan
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Cianfarra
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Agiago
Vicenza
Wilson and federation plan sparks international debate
The article analyzes reactions to President Wilson's peace address and the idea of a world federation. Critics warn it could erode national sovereignty and entangle the United States in European and Asian affairs while favoring great powers. Washington dispatches note Ambassador Gerard may not speak on peace publicly.
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Reward Offered for Jade Kwannon Idol Return
Henry C Stuart former consul general at Guatemala City now of 2619 Woodley Place NW Washington seeks 10,000 for intact recovery of the Jade Kwannon stolen August 28 1914 valued at 200. He advertised in a Chicago paper saying the idol sacred to Chinese love beauty and fortune must be found before business can proceed. The idol was stolen from Dr S Y 5 whose identity he would not reveal. Special Cable to The Washington Post Copenhagen May 28 rubber shortage in Germany bans private car and bicycle use.
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Germany
Verdun and Post Office Bill Dominate Paris Dispatches
Paris reports German losses before Verdun reach about 360,000 with 11,000-plus German casualties east of the Meuse in the past week. A heroic French battalion commander returns after battle, badly wounded. Separately, publishers protest section 7 of the post office appropriation bill granting Burleson power to route or deny mail, risking press freedom ahead of the 1916 campaign.
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Review of Reviews Company
Taft
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Saturday Evening Post
Congress
Verdun Endgame: Clemenceau Warns of Kaiser's Last Stand
Georges Clemenceau, in an editorial titled Errorg in Optics, argues Verdun is the German last effort and that Kaiser Wilhelm’s diplomacy has found a listener in President Wilson. He notes Wilson’s reelection bid and questions U.S. mediation, urging restraint until events unfold.
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Bulgars Seize Forts and Threaten Demir Hissar Bridge
Bulgarian forces push past the frontier at Rupel Pass and seize Fort Dragotin Fort Roupel and Fort Spatovo near Demir Hissar. Reports claim movements between Oktchilar and Xanthia on the Nestor. Kavalla seen as likely target as Serbia fights to reinforce Saloniki after crossing from Corfu.
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Spatovo
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Sofia
Berlin Says England’s Victory Hope Is Vain
In a 1916 report the German chancellor’s stance is clarified on Grey’s conference proposal. He did not accuse Britain of ulterior motives and stressed Russia’s mobilization before the proposal. The piece cites German statements about England’s influence in St Petersburg and the timing of mobilization affecting the war’s early stage.
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St. Petersburg
Germany
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Forum Season Closes With Call for Self Government
Prominent exhibitors of official and educational life spoke at Grover Cleveland community forum's closing meeting at the Public Library. Miss Margaret Wilson presided as speakers extolled community self government and urged Hollia Johnson forum bill. Justice Wendell Phillips Stafford read a poem "The Forum" read by Miss Wilson. Cecil B. Norton reported fourteen meetings with an average attendance of 388, including national legislators. Dr. Fred C. Howe spoke on the origin of the forum idea enabling Britain’s government machinery.
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Grover Cleveland Community Forum
Hollia-Johnson Forum
Margaret Wilson
Wendell Phillips Stafford
District Supreme Court
Misa Wilson
Misa Cecil B. Norton
Forum
Fred C. Howe
Port of New York
Britserland
Police notes on local robberies and incidents in Washington
Police notes report robberies and attempted thefts at multiple addresses in the city yesterday. Items seized or damaged include automobiles at Florence Court Rochambeau and in front of others, a damaged car at 13th and F streets, injuries from a failed break in at a residence, and a fire at a vacant house causing $300 damage.
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