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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1916
Page
1
Industrial leaders gather in the national capital to convene the Conservation Congress for its annual meeting. Delegates from major firms and environmental groups discuss policy, stewardship, and sustainable practices shaping national conservation priorities.
Leaders gather in Washington to discuss industrial mobilization as a path to peace. Presidents, educators, financiers and industrialists assemble with plans for a national resource survey and coordinated defense through prepared industry.
Conference sources report progress as Scott and Obregon move toward a settlement in the Villa chase with negotiations advancing toward a final agreement.
American and Mexican conferees in El Paso made progress on troop disposition in Mexico and expect a decision within days. Washington will not withdraw Pershing's force immediately, and Mexican officials reportedly do not seek a withdrawal ultimatum. In Douglas, Mexican advance toward Chihuahua via Pulpito Pass was repelled by American air and ground forces, signaling a broader movement.
The Senate adopted Senator James's resolution allowing Secretary Lane to accept the Rittman process as the property of the people of the United States. The method is described as the cheapest way to obtain gasoline from crude oil.
Henry Woodhouse of the Aero Club of America said four world records were set by American aviators at Newport Virginia on April 20. Theodore C. McCauley flew the H.7 flying boat with six passengers for an hour ten minutes at 1,100 feet and 58 1/8 miles an hour, achieving records for speed passenger-carrying and altitude with six aboard. Victor Carlstrom, in a twin motor military biplane with another passenger, climbed to 16,500 feet, setting a new altitude-with-passenger record.
Special trains depart Washington today carrying large parties of civilians from Boston New York Philadelphia and Washington to the military training camp at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia.
London May 2 Premier Asquith told the House of Commons that a government bill will require general and immediate compulsory enlistment. He said existing recruiting methods are insufficient and "slackers" must be compelled to answer the call. The government also reports actions against Sinn Feiners in Ireland and ongoing Western Front activity.
Mexico City May 2 The Carrancistas captured Caey Navaca, capital of Morelos, after twelve hours of fighting with Zapatistas. General Pablo Gonzales led the de facto army in a pivotal gain for the Carranza contingent as the city fell for the first time under their control since the party’s rise.
May 2 Georgetown Texas Sheriff arrest followed shooting at Wheeler farm. Harvey Norvel, colored, is charged with shooting Mack Tom four times with a forty five caliber pistol. Tom died en route to a sanitarium. Senator Culberson introduced amendment for topographic surveys and maps of lower Rio Grande bottoms to aid levee planning.
Mrs H Grumpke a wealthy German widow aged seventy three died late last night at her Claude ranch after a several month illness. She leaves several grown unmarried children and funeral arrangements wait relatives arrive from Missouri and Kansas to preside. The funeral will be conducted by a minister of the German Evangelical faith.
Three workers died and eight were injured in a gasoline fuel related explosion at the OW Clothwork plant in Yardville Pennsylvania. Investigators assume gasoline fumes caused the blast.
Fragmentary weather note from the Weather Bureau reports yesterday's temperatures with partial values and unclear timestamps. indicates forecast for Wednesday and a range of max and min readings.
The World Court Congress in New York opens its second American session with delegates from many nations and leaders like John Hays Hammond and Elihu Root discussing methods to prevent war. Speakers note The Hague foundations and the aim of a Supreme Court of the World for lasting peace, amid rising global tensions before the European war.
New York May 2 A threatened withdrawal of the Venturky Trotting Horse Breeders Association from the National Trotting Association is expected to be averted by a meeting adjustment of differences here today.
Conferees on the army bill tentatively back the Senate plan for general divisions and units except field artillery with House support for the artillery unit. supporters say the measure could push the regular army to 180000 in peace and 220000 in war, plus national guard features.
Northwest coal region reports indicate mine operators concede to United Mine Workers under a new working agreement being drafted. Miners' delegates gather in Pottsville to hear the report and may approve terms or push for more favorable terms. In Alaska four thousand men work weekly on the government railway as spring operations begin.
Two weeks after the United States demanded an end to the submarine campaign, the State Department has no information on Berlin’s response. Officials fear a reply may avoid direct compliance, while German optimism persists among embassy circles. In Berlin von Jagow said no decision had been reached and a fuller briefing would come after the chancellor returns.
Five hostile airships attacked the northeast coast of England and the southeast coast of Scotland today. The official statement says the raiders moved with uncertainty, and few bombs were dropped in Yorkshire.
David Starr Jordan, long time peace advocate and Stanford University chancellor, retires and is named Chancellor Emeritus in an official notice from Stanford Stanford California.
A miniature Roode portrait of Goethe, long believed lost, reappears after the owner’s death. The piece, once stored away, is now offered at auction, drawing interest from collectors and scholars.
Galveston reports the steamship Libera, called the Ark of Promise, left two years ago with Chief Alfred Sam’s colonists and is now returning to the United States with a cargo. She is expected to come ashore again to transport negro colonists who wish to settle on the Gold Coast. Gainesville district Methodist conference meets near Cameesie to hold its annual session through Sunday.
Washington report notes C May and Stalletts compiling materials related to a proposed bill aimed at improving wages for field horses. The disclosure references a transportation or agricultural context and potential economic impact.
Rear Admiral Caperton sails on the cruiser Prairie with marines to halt factional leaders seeking President Jiminez's overthrow. He will deliver orders to those behind impeachment efforts that U S support remains for the government under the treaty.
A shooting last night or early today left Wychopen, 40, his wife Rosa, Elbe 1 Orila 10 Amula 6 Melada 1, and Frank 2, all killed by a 15 caliber pistol. John Wynareik, a brother-in-law living nearby, discovered the bodies at 11 this morning and is the last known survivor of the family.
Mapes confessed to internal strife with extradi authorities and asserts Lincoln as the target. Counsel for the defense argues prosecution overreach and questions the legitimacy of the charges.
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