Irigh Rebellion Reported Surrender Amid Dublin Fighting
Provisional Government at headquarters in Kingstown issues Pearce proclamation for unconditional surrender to end the rebellion. In Dublin April 30 rebels capitulated, with heavy fighting around Balls Bridge. Provisions urge rebels to lay down arms as authorities claim the rebellion is broken.
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Provisional Government
Pearce
Kingstown
Ireland
London
Sinn Fein
Dublin
Balls Bridge
College of Surgeons
Maxwell Assumes Command as Ireland Under Martial Law
London reports martial law in Ireland with Major General Sir John Maxwell taking charge and full disciplinary powers to extend operations and suppress rebellion. Rebels still hold parts of Dublin as fighting continues. ministers announced the spread of unrest beyond Dublin and government confidence in forces to handle the crisis.
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London
Ireland
John Maxwell
Egypt
Dublin
Asquith
House of Commons
United States Steel declares 1 percent quarterly dividend
United States Steel Corporation announced its usual quarter dividend on common stock of 1 percent. The quarterly report shows total earnings of 60,713,624 dollars for the quarter ended March 31.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
British troops recapture Dublin centers amid martial law
London reports British regulars from Bel Fast and England retook key Sinn Fein strongholds in Dublin including St Stephen's Green and Liberty Hall. Martial law is proclaimed in Dublin city and county with a government pledge to heavy action against offenders. A gazette proclamation suspends section 1 of the Defence of the Realm Act 1915, citing a special military emergency.
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London
Belfast
England
Dublin
Sinn Fein
St. Stephen’s Green
Liberty Hall
Ireland
Irish Revolt Tied to Irish American Funds in New York
Reports from Irish circles in New York claim a 10,000 strong rebel force opposes Dublin authorities. John Mac Neill, leader of the Irish Volunteers and editor of their organ, is said to have been shot. Irish Americans and United Irish Societies reportedly contributed over $100,000 to Sir Roger Casement's activities.
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United States
New York
Ireland
Dublin
John MacNeill
Irish Volunteers
Irish Volunteer
Sir Roger Casement
Jeremiah A. O'Leary
United Irish Societies
Three National Nursing Groups Meet In New Orleans
Delegates from the American Nurses' Association National League of Nursing Education and National Organization for Public Health Nursing gathered in New Orleans to discuss training for public health nurses ward standardization and disease care rules. Miss Helen Cleland and Mrs. Katharine Tucker urged training in marketing household economics social service and modern disease prevention methods during sessions and the mass meeting featured papers by Dr. C. E. Terry Helena R. Stewart Olga S. Halsey and Dr. Robert G. Paterson.
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New Orleans
Organizations of Nurses
American Nurses’ Association
National League of Nursing, Education
National Organization For Public Health Nursing
Helen Cleland
Decatur, Ill
Katharine Tucker
Philadelphia
C. E. Terry
Jacksonville
Fla
Helena R. Stewart
Ohio
Olga S. Halsey
New York
Robert G. Paterson
Ohio State Board of Health
Lockout Ignites Nationwide Garment Strike Threat
In New York thirty thousand workers in women’s cloak suit and skirt factories face a lockout affecting 409 shops under the Cloak Suit and Skirt Manufacturers Protective Association. The ILGWU president and eleven cloakmakers unions pledge a strike set for May 3, targeting about 30,000 locked out and roughly 35,000 more workers in 1,800 non-association shops.
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New York
Manufacturers Association
Snow Falls Across Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Snow fell across Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island on April 28 marking the latest such fall in 27 years. Large flakes covered Providence and other Rhode Island locales, with about two inches reported here before melting quickly and causing little disruption. Snow also affected New Bedford Lowell and other southeastern and northeastern Massachusetts cities.
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Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Boston
Providence
R. L
New Bedford
Lowell
Conference Waits Washington Reply on Mexican Expedition
Gen Alvaro Obregon arrived in Juarez with aides to confer with Maj Generals Scott and Funston on military questions in the Mexican punitive expedition. Washington’s reply from President Wilson and Secretaries Lansing and Baker will determine the conference’s future status and whether U S troops stay beyond the border. Obregon asserted that U S withdrawal would be needed to satisfy Mexico while Carranza forces near the border influence negotiations.
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Wilson
Lansing
Baker
el Paso
Alvaro Obregon
Juarez
Scott
Funston
Mexico
Obregon
Jacinto Trevino
Chihuahua
Samuel S. Santos
Enriques
Jose de Luz Herrera
Parral
America
United States
Hugh L. Scott
Frederick Funston
Villa
Gen. Scott
Carranza
Washington Dispatch
International News Service
Washington
Berlin Optimistic on U S Note Progress
Berlin expects a German reply to the American note by week’s end. Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg and Admiral von Holtzendorff left for headquarters to confer with Emperor William. A 30 minute April 26 talk with James W. Gerard signaled desire to move beyond the crisis as developments grow brighter.
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Berlin
von Bethmann-Hollweg
von Holtzendorff
Naval General Staff
Emperor William
James W. Gerard
Associated Press
William
Germany
United States
Gerard
Gerard visit to Kaiser may settle submarine crisis
Washington officials view Ambassa dor Gerard s talk with Emperor William as signaling a favorable German response to American submarine demands. The mission is seen as gathering views on what the United States expects Germany to do before a formal reply to the American note is sent.
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Gerard
Kaiser
Washington
Emperor William
Berlin
United States
Germany
William
Patten Dies in Chicago After Short Illness
John A. Patten, president of the Chattanooga Medicine Company, Chattanooga, died at a Chicago hospital on April 26 after a brief illness connected to an intestinal ulcer. He was in the city for libel trial actions against the American Medical Association. A surgical procedure was attempted but could not save him.
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Chicago
John A. Patten
Chattanooga Medicine Company
Chattanooga
Mr. Patten
Z. ©. Patten, Jr
The
Medicine Company
American Medical Association
Medical Association Journal
Washington Reacts to Border Conference as Normal
Washington officials describe Gen. Hugh L. Scott’s report on talks with Gen. Obregon as preliminary. Secretary Baker forwarded the message to President Wilson and then declined comment. Officials say progress at the border remains routine with no evidence Obregon demanding withdrawal of the American expedition.
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Washington
Hugh L. Scott
Baker
Obregon
Carranza
Westerdyk Ventures New Route For Holland America Line
The Westerdyk, first Holland America vessel to take the newly selected northern route north of Scotland, arrived in ballast at New York from Rotterdam. War danger stated as reason for the change, shortening by about five days from the former English Channel path. The ship called at Kirkwall and carried 126 sacks of mail per Senay authorities.
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New York
Westerdyk
Scotland
Rotterdam
English Channel
Kirkwall
Senay
Mississippi and Mississippi items in a regional bulletin
The notice lists events across Mississippi: Natchez chosen as next meeting site for the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. B P Golden appointed Yazoo County treasurer after W D Kennard’s death. Ohio and Indiana lumber dealers visiting Hattiesburg mills. a China men’s branch organized in Greenville with 40 attendees. the Mississippi Harvard Club forming in Jackson. county game warden appointments discussed by Z A Brantley in Jackson. Holly Springs judge Egleton M Smith declines supreme court bid, leaving Sykes and Knox as candidates. a tragic shooting in Senatobia involving Ed Loween’s family. Foster Creek Lumber and Manufacturing Company forming in Milwaukee with Mississippi timber plans in Wilkinson County. Meridian Presbytery holds its fourth annual meeting in Hattiesburg with over 100 women attending.
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Columbus
Grand Chapter
Mississippi
Order of the Eastern Star
Natchez
Holly Springs
Egleton M. Smith
Supreme Court
E. O. Sykes
Aberdeen
Rush Knox
Houston
Milwaukee
Wis
Foster Creek Lumber and Manufacturing Company
Madison
Chicago
New York
Wisconsin
Wilkinson County
Miss
Pardon Board Faces July Hearing On Clemency
Gossip from the state capital reports the pardon board will take up applications for clemency at the July quarterly meeting. Nathan McFarland, condemned to hang in Carroll county, seeks extended respite as efforts to perfect his clemency appeal continue. The article also notes the Hamphill bill's challenge to back tax suits and possible constitutional test, with defense led by ex Gouvernor Lengino.
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Jackson
President Street
Pardon Board
Capitol
Nathan McFarland
Carroll County
Bilbo
Supreme Court
Hamphill
State Revenue Agent
Hemphill
J. C. Johnston
State Revenue
Warren County
E. L. Brien
Johnston
Doubtiela
A. H L. Lengino
Will C. McLean
Grenada
Edward Mayes
T. C. Catchings
Vickbsurg
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Clare
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Louth
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Yazoo City
B. P. Golden
Theo. G. Bilbo
Yazoo County
W. D. Kennard
Hattiesburg
Indiana
Greenville
Harvard University
Mississippi Harvard Club
Magnolia
Z. A. Brantley
Brantley
Senatobia
Ed Loween
Meridian Presbytery
Main Street Presbyterian Church
George D. Booth
Laurel
C.S. Everett
Gulfport
Erline White
Meridian
J. C. Bolton
Treasu
Lic Service
Séales
National Guard
Hia
Thie Trae
Biloxi
Wicks
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