Liberalizing measures widen Kaiser’s autocratic power in Germany
On May 5 the Kaiser ordered Chancellor Hollweg to draft liberal reforms to restrict the emperor’s authority. A new constitution is to be debated, requiring imperial chancellor approval for edicts and creating a senate tribunal to judge violations. The move signals a shift toward parliamentary rule, though some factions oppose it.
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Savage to Ferry Dorinda to Government as Producer
May 6 report states Colonel Savage theatrical producer intends to voyage aboard his yacht the Dorinda to government authorities.
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Colonel Savage
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Canton shop league to stage benefit opening
Canton news notes the Daily News shop league may open its baseball season with a Red Cross benefit. Proceeds would aid the Red Cross as volunteers, including women shoppers, are urged to help in the Harris arcade workroom with sewing and bandage work. A national Red Cross official will visit Canton this week to review the progress.
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Daily News In Brief Highlights World War Era Developments
The dispatches report a busy week with German offers anticipated to ease food and fuel constraints, U S labor leaders backing measures, and a push for wartime financing. Despatches note democracy gaining in Germany, revolutionary unrest in Russia, and Allied gains in France. Local officials discuss ambulance units and public service actions as weather forecasts remain mild with general rains.
Chamber Leaders Warn of Economy Panic
The Retail Merchants association directors urge prudent economy to curb waste but oppose indiscriminate cuts in spending. They state conditions are stable despite war and urge the public to sustain buying to protect business, labor, and industrial balance. The group adopts a resolution condemning reckless public economy while promoting responsible cost control.
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Pro Rate U S Resources For Allied War Aid Planned
Washington reports a committee will survey U S resources and allied needs to apportion exports of food munitions and industrial supplies. The plan calls for census of U S assets for export and a pro rata distribution between the United States and the war allies. Steps may place ship distribution under the Shipping Board or Commerce Department.
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Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
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Department of Commerce
Rockingham torpedoed by two U boats. two killed
The Rockingham was torpedoed without warning on May 1. Harry Margey, second assistant engineer, and William Wond, an oiler, were killed in the attack, according to a state department consular dispatch.
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Harry Margey
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State Department
Arrest Three Agitators In Vienna Report
The Neue Freie Presse says three Socialist agitators, Austrian subjects long resident in France England and the United States, were arrested after conferences with radical Austrian leaders. They had been in London since last fall and police suspect British government involvement. Police found large sums of money on them.
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Labor camp proposed as solution to farm labor problem
W M Leiserson of the Ohio National Council of Defense urged a community labor camp in Canton as the logical method to supply farm workers. He said camps would treat farm hands as wage earners, stabilize labor supply, and mirror railroad recruitment, offering fair wages and defined hours to maintain worker independence.
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Mayor Opens Canton Ambulance Corps Recruitment
Canton Mayor Stolberg will form a municipal ambulance corps with Ohio National Guard backing. Lieut. Col. Joseph A. Hall authorized recruitment and is to visit Canton to supervise. about 40 men have offered, with two physicians and 119 enlisted needed, all motorized and supplied by the government. Rush D. Hiller offered an ambulance for training and will instruct medics in loading and transport.
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War Department
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Demands of free Russia triumph in Petrograd crisis
In Petrograd on May 5 the provisional government defeated counter-revolution after a three day struggle with separate peace advocates. Foreign Minister Milukoff, praised as the man of the hour, calmed rioters and persuaded the workmen and soldiers delegates to support loyalty to allied aims and the fight to the finish.
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Rush to Finance Army Advances Vast War Funding
Washington May 6 Steps moved quickly to place more than 2.75 billion dollars at the army’s disposal for salaries munitions supplies and transportation. The Senate accepted the conference report on the 270 million regular army appropriation and approved the West Point academy bill funding about 1.34 million dollars with more cadets. The appropriations committee began work on the urgent deficiency bill totaling about 2 billion for army and navy.
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Senate
West Point Military Academy
Senate Appropriations Committee
Army and the Navy
Draft Bill Up Monday
Washington May 5 The administration conscription bill was taken up by House and Senate conferees but no action occurred. They adjourned until Monday to begin negotiating a compromise. Conferees favored setting the affected ages at 21 to 30 with the president able to call in classes starting with the youngest.
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House
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Ireland Home Rule Debate Comes to Washington Visit
The British commission's visit to Washington brings the Irish question to the forefront. A. J. Balfour after a talks with Irish American leaders promised to present their views to London upon return, with no firm assurances but strong hints of nearing resolution.
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A. J. Balfour
London
French Strike Fierce Blows On Teuton Line
French troops push from Craonne toward Laon after capturing the plateau near Craonne and Cerny and taking 4,200 German prisoners. Nivelle’s forces threaten the Hindenburg line while Haig presses near Lens and St. Quentin. German counterattacks intensify with heavy losses reported.
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War nears end as Ribot signals Allied momentum
Paris reports French Prime Minister Alexander Ribot telling British French and Italian parliament reps that the war nears its denouement. He says the enemy is exhausted while the Entente gains the initiative and notes Germany’s failed retreat to the Hindenburg line. An ad for Arthur's Leather Goods follows.
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France
Look Before You Move Ad Offers Homey Light Suites
The Daily News rental column promotes affordable light housekeeping suites with daily ads. It suggests using extra rooms to earn income by renting to a tenant and offers a contact option for inquiries.
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End of War Seen in New Foe of Subs
An invention, greater than gas bombs and 42 centimeter guns, is described as a new foe of submarines. The piece notes tests and a secretary denying knowledge of the scheme as the invention surpasses previous war technologies. The report cites New York dated May 6.
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Food riots in Mainz leave eight dead amid looting
May 5 report from the Telegraaf says serious food rioting in Mainz, Germany, left eight people dead after troops fired on demonstrators. About 1,600 participated in looting activities as shops were broken into. Police failed to control the disturbance. troops fired into the crowd and many were wounded. Five hundred rioters were arrested.
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Telegraaf
Edison Proposed Plan to Defeat U-Boat Threat
W L Saunders announces a revolutionary Edison backed scheme to clear sea lanes of German submarines and sink fortified U boats. The plan aims at offensive operations on a scale unseen in WWI, with experiments along the Atlantic coast already proving successful. Details withheld for security while naval leaders express confidence it could resolve the war’s key submarine problem.
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W. L. Saunders
Naval Advisory Board
Atlantic
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Germany
Edison
U. S
Navy Department
Bernstorff Meets Kaiser in Berlin Amid Peace Speculation
Amsterdam reports Count Johann Heinrich Von Bernstorff former German ambassador to the United States was received by the Kaiser at the German army headquarters last Thursday. The audience fuels talk of a possible peace mission and hints Bernstorff, second to Prince Buelow, could steer negotiations with the United States.
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