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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
1
Diplomatic notes from Austria and Italy accuse German tied submarine actions of sinking the Austrian Dubrovnik and hospital ship Electra, with claims of unwarned torpedoings. The U S state department awaits details as Britain and France provide information to build a case against Germany.
Miss Scott head of the New York Womans Trade Union League and other women reps tell Governor Whitman the proposed twelve day work period for cannery workers would harm families and keep children from school and windows. They cite 80,000 women affected and warn of overtime pressures and danger to children.
A poignant war photo shows Hungarian and Russian soldiers packed on a single truck headed to a field hospital after a fierce clash on the eastern front. The article notes how war reshapes enmities as wounded foes share shelter, aid, and humanity amid ongoing fighting.
Langhorne’s 130 cavalry outflanked a bandit force from Rancho El Pino in Coahuila, Mexico, rescuing Jesse Deemer and Monroe Payne after a night march of 71 miles. A later clash near Cerro Blanco left several bandits wounded as Major Langhorne pressed toward Rancho Manuel Sanchez with Col. Sibley’s fourteenth cavalry in pursuit.
Waukegan Illinois May 18 The possibility of Lake County not furnishing a jury of 12 men to decide the fate of Will Orpet a University of Wisconsin student charged with murdering his discarded sweetheart confronted attorneys. In three days more than 250 men have been examined. Only four jurors remained today as court opened. Jurors are hesitant amid strong opinions on his guilt or innocence. defense contemplates habeas corpus if dragging continues. Women spectators express sympathy while State's Attorney Cady reports 40 to 50 threatening letters since trial began.
Akron Ohio May 18 state inspectors report expected to confirm that dynamite blasts within six feet of the Crystal restaurant caused its collapse Monday evening. Nine people were killed and nearly 30 injured in the disaster.
In Cork on May 18 premier Asquith arrived from Dublin to conduct a full investigation of the situation in southern Ireland. The trip follows recent tensions and aims to assess political unrest and local conditions.
Gallipolis Ohio reports Judson R. Hooper fifty eight was instantly killed last night when struck by an automobile at an unspecified street intersection. Police expected to file a full accident report today.
May 18 reports describe a pickpocket at the funeral of Joseph Feld, 48, a slain baker in Woodlanday. A Mrs Bessie Quifehita lost 60 dollars, diamond earrings, and a diamond ring valued at 150 from her underskirt area. Fred Pfeiffer later died by his own hand near Marion after leaving a saloon.
Senator O Gorman of New York announced he will not seek renomination in the coming primaries to succeed himself. Elected five years ago after a seventy four day New York legislature deadlock, he was the last senator chosen under the old system. He cites a wish to return to private law practice in New York City. The article notes the term expires in March.
Paris reports important gains by French forces on the Meuse front last night. They carried a German trench north of hill No 287 and captured a redoubt on hill No 204, while repulsing a German attack in Avecourt wood near Verdun. Aerial activity remains high with German bombardments on Luneville Epinal and Belfort.
Miss Ethel Hudson twenty three of Kenmore office assistant to Dr. George M. Logan likely will lose sight of one eye after an X ray tube burst in her hands. Glass fragments cut her face and eye as shards struck her eye.
El Paso May 18 Consul Marion Letcher ordered from Chihuahua to the border to brief Maj Gen Frederick Funston on northern Mexican conditions. Officials say recall serves that purpose but reports suggest aim to urge Americans in Chihuahua to leave. Letcher, well informed on the Mexican situation, faces possible complications as troops move and reports of withdrawals circulate. Mrs Letcher and three daughters have been in El Paso for months.
Electrical specialist A F Ganz reports the Canton pumping station is not in danger from stray currents. He notes lingering trolley current is negligible and cites $15 000 spent on pump upgrades. New charts record voltage every five seconds, reducing manned readings from nine to one crew. Officials may request further inspection visits while Ganz is in town.
Atlantic City May 18 delegates from across the United States and foreign missions gather as three candidates contend for moderator. The field includes Dr William S Marquis of Coe College Cedar Rapids Iowa Dr William L McEwen of Pittsburgh and John Willis Baer of Occident College California With Baer a layman Marquis and McEwen seen as likely choices, Iowa’s Marquis favored. Girls at Patterson High School New Jersey seek a live baby model for a domestic erience class.
A central Italy quake Wednesday caused heavy damage centered on Pesara with injuries reported and many houses wrecked. Undulations were felt from Aquila to Ferrara and damage listed at Rimini and Perugia as bells were hurled from church towers in the shaking. The tremors moved southwestward over the region.
All members of the G A R Bona of Veterans Spanish War Veterans and Army and Navy Union are called to a Friday 730 PM gathering at the post rooms to finalize Dec oration Day exercises. The flagging committee will finish grave decorating plans for Union soldiers.
In New York on May 18, at the league's first annual convention, Robert Bacon former Ambassador to France was elected president to succeed Stanwood Menken. Joseph Choate, former Ambassador to England, was reelected honorary president.
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