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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
1
Washington officials report Germany’s reply to the U.S. ultimatum raises objections to submarine policy, foreboding potential disputes. The exchange hints at mounting tensions between Berlin and Washington over naval demands and neutral shipping.
Washington reports Berlin’s reply to the US ultimatum on submarine warfare. Germany may attach conditions that threaten diplomatic ties with the United States. Officials note Berlin adheres to the February 8 manifesto and may sink armed merchantmen after February 29, warning Britain’s war policy.
The article reports a tentative agreement formed at El Paso between General Scott and General Obregon to coordinate operations on the Mexican border. It outlines continued Carranza military action against bandits south of the U.S. expedition lines and a gradual pullback of American troops as Mexican forces prove capable.
In Columbus on May 4 a hospital index card error led to the Huffman family learning Reuben Huffman, an 18 year old tuberculosis patient, had his body shipped to Galion. Funeral plans were made before the mistake surfaced and the body shipped to Galion was Ralph Nierhauer of Defiance. Huffman remains hospitalized in Columbus.
London May 4 Three prominent Swedish Socialist editors Hoeglund Olselund and Heden were sentenced to three years eighteen months and one year respectively by a Copenhagen dispatch. Hoeglund a prominent member of the Swedish Parliament was arrested a month ago charged with advising soldiers to strike if Sweden became involved in war.
Inspectors Heffernan and Packard fault Engineer Herman Hess of No. 86 second section for ignoring caution and stop signals in the Amherst wreck that killed 27 and injured 44. flags and lax rules cited as contributing factors. Towerman Ernst cleared. automatic signals deemed functioning. calls for stricter flagging rules and weather precautions.
In London on May 4 the House of Commons approved the second reading of the military service bill for immediate general conscription. Lloyd George urged full mobilization while noting France and Britain must use all available manpower. a grace period allows enlistment to avoid compulsory service. A special reserve corps will be formed from conscripts for civil work, with front line readiness.
Special Dispatch reports in Wilmington that Louis Garrantis, 21, killed his father Lawrence Garrantis with a baseball bat while defending his mother from a brutal attack early today. Police found the son leaning over the body and he was not arrested.
Reuters dispatch reports citizens evacuating Metz the great German fortress in Lorraine amid conflicting Berlin statements. British activity near Lens noted. French foothold reported on Dead Man Hill. additional Russian troops land in France, Marseilles hosts fifth contingent.
Fifteen persons were killed in food riots in Budapest as crowds demanded bread. Private advices report two hundred arrests and that crowds surrounded the Burgomaster's residence shouting for bread.
James M. Sullivan former United States Minister to Santo Domingo was arrested in Dublin for complicity in the Sinn Fein uprising and will be held in London. The case caused a profound sensation in official circles and followed his resignation amid charges investigated by a State Department commission led by Senator Phelan.
Secretary McAdoo, returning from the Buenos Aires talks, says South American leaders back rapid U.S. merchant marine expansion and a Pan American railway as keys to closer unity. He met presidents of Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Panama, Cuba, and Haiti and reports widespread friendly sentiment toward the United States.
An American resident was arrested in a belligerent country on treason charges. He will receive American protections, but his release depends on full fact gathering. Late today Mrs. Sullivan, who is in...
Ohio and nearby states show cloudy to fair conditions with a recent Gulf disturbance leaving the region. A secondary disturbance over Virginia and North Carolina brings showers from Maryland to Georgia, while northward areas report lingering showers and overall fair weather elsewhere. Temperatures vary with cooler Atlantic coasts and hotter inland regions.
Washington May 4. Danish Minister Constantin Brun visited the State Department for talks with Secretary Lansing amid renewed discussions dating back 25 years on cession of the Danish West Indian Islands. Both officials refused comment but hinted negotiations would begin with discretion. Denmark faces labor troubles that affect revenue and prompt reconsideration of negotiations.
Part of the Russian city of Moscow was destroyed by fire started during a revolutionary outbreak. The Overseas News Agency reported the damage and described the blaze as severe, affecting portions of the capital.
Brazilian government orders an urgent inquiry into the torpedoing of the steamship Rio Branco to defend neutral rights. Brazilian papers urge energetic intervention, call for action against submarine warfare, and salute President Wenceslaus Braz.
An official communication reports that the French fishing steamer Bernadette was sunk in the Atlantic by a German submarine on May 1, about 150 miles from land. The crew of thirty four escaped in boats. eight were picked up and twenty six are still adrift.
At the General Conference in Saratoga Springs the Board of Foreign Missions urged immediate action with more missionaries and at least 500000 dollars to battle Mohammedan expansion in Africa. The report covered Europe, Asia, and the Americas as the Dark Continent was cited as the main battleground. The session also discussed federation and recommended a sixty member commission to report by May 15 with unions proposals referred to it.
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