Lusitania Crisis Moves on in Diplomatic Tug of War
Washington May 31 President Wilson remains steadfast on demanding immediate German steps to halt submarine warfare. Cabinet to discuss the German note Tuesday as officials compare official and press texts, while the United States weighs prestige and neutrality amid Germany’s stated regret and reparations offers for Gunfleet and Cushing.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
State Department
Arlington National Cemetery
Cushing
United States
Simnultanions
Baltic
Megantic
Berlin
German reply to U S Berlin note May 3
The German note promises frank cooperation to clear up misunderstandings over submarine warfare. It states Germany did not intend to attack neutral ships like the Cushing or Gunflight unless at fault, cites isolated incidents due to flag abuse and crew conduct, and says it regrets damages to neutrals with indemnification if justified. An investigation on both cases is in progress.
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Berlin
Gerard
Cushing
Terrific drive by Germans for Przemysl ongoing
Amid heavy casualties the Austro German forces press toward Przemysl to sever the fortress from Przemyśl and Grodek while Russians reinforce. The battle line around the fortress extends north and south as the siege continues with no decisive result yet and hopes pinned on Russian resistance until Italian and Anglo French forces advance.
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London
Przemysl
Italy
Teuton
Freemysl
Grodsk
Pans
Lemberg
Galicia
Vienna
Lubaczowka
Gallicia
Sana
Sieniawa
Ealf
Grodek
Nadyka
PRESIDENTS SILENT OVER GERMAN NOTE AS LUSITANIA SINKING LOOMS
The note protesting German wartime actions triggered renewed tension. White House officials say Mexican policy remains on track despite Germany developments. The president did not speak early today, mulling grave questions after the Lusitania sinking.
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Berlin
White House
Germany
Calleta
Lusitaria
Adventists Discuss Great War Prophecy at Iowa Conference
Seventh Day Adventists of Iowa hold annual camp meeting in Chautauqua park with improved grounds. Delegates arrive by train, meetings run daily from early morning to night. C S Longacre to speak on war and prophecy, G Wilcox preached this afternoon. A large business committee and several subcommittees named to Plan, Credentials, Nomination, and By Laws. Charles Thompson spoke Sunday night on Acts 28:22 in the park auditorium.
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Chautauqua Park
Iowa
C. S. Longacre
Iar. G. Wilcox
Mountain View
Cal
W. A. ‘Gilbert
Davenport
W. A. McKibben
Sioux City
W. K. Smith
Keokuk
J. W. Beams
Nevada
Ardtian
Algona
D. D. Teeter
Birmingham
C. W. Schroeder
Waukon
J. M. Olsen
Ringsted
K. Rasmussen
Decorah
J. E
Sioux Cltr
E. W. Wolfe
Hawkeye
O. D. Teeter
Birmiingham
E. Erdman
J. M. Peterson
Stuart
P. E. Bergman
Des Moines
W. T. Knox
General Conference
Washington, D. C
W. H. Edwards
Northern Union Conference
Minneapolis
A. R. Smonse
Jelder Thompson
Charles Thompson
Northern Union Conference of
Seventh Day Adventists
Memorial Day Service in Waterloo Honors Civil War Dead
Crowds gathered as the G A R and W R C placed garlands on Waterloo cemeteries graves. Rev Parr gave the memorial address at the Waterloo theater, with roll of dead readings, Gettysburg addresses, and songs. Civil war veterans, National Guard units, and Boy Scouts joined a long parade and naval tribute on the river.
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Waterloo
Robert Anderson Post
Patriotic Societies
Fowler Building
Elmwood
W. H. Beachler
W. A. Peterson
L. CG. Moore
C. G. Crabtree
Fairview
E. J. Lang
Earl H. Baker
Edward Slattery
Calgary
Iowa National Guard
Boy Scout Camp
G. A. R. Hall
Harold E. Parr
First Congregational Church
J. R. Macartney
B. W. Schuneman
Sam Thompson
R. M. Dewey
Robert Anderson
C. D. Becker
Genevieve Gleary
National Guardsmen
George Waislein
Co. B
Carleton Sias
Co. L
Wlr.c
Water Yoo Camp
Sons of Veterans
United Spanish-American War Veterans
Grand Army
Woman's Relief Corps
United Spanish- American War Veterans
Lone of Veterans
Boy Scouts
City Fire Department
Parr
Birth Control Law Repeal Debate Draws Prominent Figures
Dr Abraham Jacobs prompts New York medical leaders to discuss repealing a law that bans sharing information on birth control. A meeting at the Academy of Medicine will hear from physicians nurses and welfare workers about the issue and its impact on mothers and children. Mrs Arthur Dodge argues repeal would invite race degeneration and moral decline, while supporters highlight public health benefits.
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Abraham jJacobs
American Medicine
New York
Academy of Medicine
West Forty-third Street
Lydia Alen de Vilbiss
Arthur Dodge
Six Liners Sunk In Three Days War News Teems With Sub Attacks
The Lusitania note prompts German demonstrations in London as subs send six ships to the bottom in three days. Ethiope Tullochmoor Ping Buey Glenlee Mars Spennymoor Cadeby all fell to submarines near the English channel and North Sea. Megantic barely escaped. Turkish Gallipoli losses mount with 2,000 casualties and 200 British deaths.
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Tony Okie
Sorat Foreign Office
Washington
Lusitania
London
Ethiope
Tullochmoor
English Channel
Ping Buey
Holt Line
Plymouth
Glenlee
North Sea
Mars
Spennymoor
Cadeby
Arras
la Bassee
Ume
Ypres
Dardanelles
Atheny
Gallpori
Gallipoli
Constantinople
Berlin
War Office
Akhurnu
Seddul Babr
Narrons
Seddul Bahr
Sum
German View of Lusitania Sinking Causes Justified Self Defense
Berlin says the Lusitania on its final voyage carried Canadian troops and 6400 cases of ammunition for enemy forces. It asserts Germany acted in self defense to protect its soldiers by destroying ammunition destined to harm them. The note frames the ship's sinking as a military necessity amid war.
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Lusitania
Final Fight Began To Seek Life for Leo M Frank
Atlanta May 2 The last fight to save Leo M Frank from the death penalty began with hearings before the state board of pardons Former Congressman William How ard led the effort stressing doubt over Frank's guilt echoed by Judge Roan's deathbed doubt and the supreme court dissenters Holmes and Hughes A clemency letter from Judge Roan was to be filed as part of the appeal Frank is sentenced to hang June 26.
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Atlanta
Fra
Leo M. Frank
State Board of Pardons
WM. Howard
Frank
Holmes and
Hughes
United States Supreme Court
Jilge Roan
D4 Contestants Begin Ace for Speedy Cup
Indianapolis May 21 With Carl Fister leading the speedway first day seventy four automobile rovers started at 10 o clock on the half mile track. Peugeot led after Anderson stopped for tires and fuel. Mais was disqualified on lap twenty five and John De Palma retired with a broken wheel.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Carl Fister
Speedway
Feventy
Kirk
Cox
Fis
Peugeot
Kesta
Anderson
Als
Gosele
de Patma
Wiltex
Cooper
Provorato
Tuickenbarcker
van Ragite
Crant
Burmin
Mais
John de Palma
Ralph
de Palma
Cart
Rene Thomas
De Palma Leads Race at 300 Miles
Indianapolis May 1 De Palma with an 89.77 mph average led the speedway 500 as the race passed its halfway point. His time stood at 2 47 06 65 with Nesta in second and Anderson close behind. Other leaders included Earl Cooper Corporato Wilcox Van Raalte Burman Jknhcock and Carlson as the field thinned and cars retired from early afternoon activity.
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Indianapolis
Ind
de Palma
Nesta
Anderson
Earl Cooper
Corporato
Wilcox
van Raalte
Burman
Jknhcock
Carlson
de Pala
Lind
Testa
Bart Cooper
Joehnny Aitken
van Kaalte
Copple
Mings
Rickenbacker
Babeork
He Palma
Paper Delivery Notice and Helpline Numbers
A delivery notice states that if the paper is not delivered by 6 o'clock due to carrier errors or other causes, readers should call 3330 for a replacement copy. For deliveries after 8 30, readers are advised to call 2059.
Submarine sinks cotton steamer off Ushant in WWI clash
The British steamer Dixianla carrying cotton and steel billets from Brunswick and Savannah to Havre and Fort Talbot was sunk off the French coast near Ushant by a German submarine. The captain and crew are reported saved.
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Savannah
Dixianla
Brunswick
Havra
Fort Talbot
Ushant
Dixiania Steamship Company
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Great Britain
Malone
U.S
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Rev. Parr
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Broadleat
Havana
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