05 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1916
Page
1
Report says German forces sink two additional cruisers and two steamers amid ongoing hostilities. President Wilson demands Austrian apology as strong note on petrolite attack is prepared. German infantry actions referenced.
British Admiralty lists submarine losses including the Italian steamer Giava saved crew and the Russian steamer Vasilij Velikis sunk with eight casualties. German offensives around Verdun reach peak intensity with French counterattacks, while Russia advances toward Mesopotamia and Bagdad as Turkish lines bend near Lake Van.
Charles F. Dick of Akron leads a four cornered GOP primary bid with Hildellran and Myron Herrick among others. The report notes filing fees and signatures while naming local backers. Separately Washington plans a formal note to Austria-Hungary over the Petrolite attack, seeking apology, punishment of submarine commanders, and reparation.
The Irish Race Convention in New York declared against U S participation in World War I and urged Ireland's voice in postwar peace. Judge ONeill Bryan chaired the gathering with 3100 Irish Americans, stressing America first and Ireland as a sister republic in the future settlement.
Senate action at Wilson's request is difficult to fathom, prompting concerns about procedural transparency and justification. lawmakers weigh the implications as officials seek clarity on the motives and potential impacts on policy.
Washington March 4 The Rules Committee debate on the McLemore resolution to warn Americans off belligerent ships ends in a fiasco as Republicans oppose a rule to consider the armed ship measure. Democratic members split, and the House faces a uncertain future amid presidential pressure and congressional resistance.
In Bucharest on March 4, Roumania asserts willingness to fight Germany with regret Austria with indifference and Hungary with resolve. The article notes Roumanian policy shifting in response to regional tensions and seeks to clarify alliance stance amid wartime dynamics.
The Ohio Republican Union Association Executive Committee plans the state and national campaign launch in Columbus after the August primaries. A large reunion, chaired by J. Howard Gilkey with Edwin Jones as executive, will organize a new Central Committee and Advisory panel of eighty eight members from each county. Nominees for governor, Congress, U S Senator and presidential candidates are expected to attend along with a memorial hall event and banquet.
Attorney General Turner states the Cleveland city charter does not override state law on dairy and food regulation. The dispatch notes the opinion was sent to the State Dairy and Food Department, with continued coverage on page 2.
The report outlines fair and warmer conditions for Ohio Indiana and Kentucky and West Virginia with clearing weather in the East. It notes a moving North Pacific storm bringing rain to the Pacific and plateau regions and rising temperatures in central districts. It includes a table of temperatures and precipitation as of 7 pm and a comparison with prior years.
In Columbus Ohio on March 4 the path to the U S Supreme Court was opened for the Geiger Jones suit against Superintendent Hall over the blue sky law. Attorney General Turner filed for appeal on error with Federal District Judge Sater and the request was granted. Counsel for Geiger Jones agreed to expedite the action to obtain an early ruling. The cases of Don C Coultrap William R Rose and the Richard Automo-
The Senate Military Committee chaired by Chamberlain introduced a comprehensive defense bill. It envisions a 178000-strong regular army, federalized National Guard at 217000, and a mobile force with 64 infantry regiments in seven divisions plus 26 cavalry regiments in two divisions, to defend Panama Hawaii and the Philippines and bolster U.S. garrisons. It also includes a volunteer federal force, an officers reserve corps, and a pay provision to recruit regulars into the reserve.
Continued from Page One column four, the item highlights lingering youth trends in local schools and neighborhoods. It notes student activities, clubs, and community involvement with brief descriptions of upcoming events and youth initiatives.
Mrs. Bertram B. Bellows was killed by an electric shock after catching a lamp that fell into a bathtub in her Fulton Apartments home in Toledo. The incident occurred early this morning.
A northeast gale along the New England coast wrecked one North Scituate barge with five lives lost and imperiled a second that dragged its anchor. Five men aboard the second barge were rescued.
A Special Dispatch to The Commercial Tribune from Boston reports a deadly gale with at least four fatalities. Details describe rough seas and peril for mariners, with ongoing efforts to locate missing crew and assess damage.
Special Dispatch to The Commercial Tribune Auburn N Y March 4 Mrs Edith J Melcher serving a minimum twenty year term for killing her five year old son hanged herself in a punishment cell she had been confined to for insubordination The self inflicted death ends the case amid prison discipline details
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