Sleuthing Rep Rover Defeats Briggs Plumbing Bill In Ohio House
Representative Paul Rover of Cincinnati uncovered voting irregularities by Swan and Pence on the Briggs plumbing code bill. After reconsideration the measure failed 58 to 19, while other bills on jitney franchises and township trustees per diem advanced or passed.
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House
Italy Ready to Enter War. Russians Pressed on Front
Special Cable from London describes Italy poised to join the Allies, while Austria and Germany drive offensives against Russia along a 200 mile front from Opatow to Kolomea. Russian defenses bend near Przemysl and Ivangorod as Czernowitz changes hands.
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Austria
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Vistula
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Ivangorod
Petrograd
Opatow
Kolomea
Bukowina
Czernowitz
Mobilization rush in upper provinces as war declared
Formal declaration of war expected today immediately after parliament convenes. Officials announce swift mobilization in the northern regions with authorities preparing emergency measures and security updates for the public.
Austria to Offer New Concessions to Avert War
From Rome this morning Prince Von Buelow is prepared to present to the Italian Cabinet new concessions for Austria to avert war. The terms will be discussed before Parliament meets today in Amsterdam.
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Holland
Rome
Prince von Buelow
Austria
Big Shell Burst Near the Kaiser Kills Chauffeur
In Galicia near the River San a heavy shell burst 500 yards away as the German Emperor and staff watched operations on Sunday. It destroyed several automobiles including the Emperor’s. his chauffeur was killed. The Emperor had left his car fifteen minutes earlier and departed in commandeered machines as shells rained down.
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San
Galicia
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Roosevelt Libel Trial Defense Summing Up
John M. Bowers chief counsel for Theodore Roosevelt wrapped up three hours of defense summing up in the Barnes libel trial in Syracuse. He called the suit a purposed act of the machine to destroy Roosevelt's usefulness. A verdict may come tomorrow.
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N. Y
John M. Bowers
Theodore Roosevelt
William Barnes
Republican State Committee
Roosevelt
Ex-Mayor Busse’s Widow Seeks City Hall Job Aid
Friends of former Chicago mayor Fred A. Busse appealed to Mayor Thompson for assistance in securing employment for his widow Mrs. Busse. They request a modest City Hall position to support herself as she has sold her jewels and belongings to meet urgent needs.
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Chicago
Fred A. Busse
Thompson
Britain on Eve of Compulsory Army Service
In London on May 19 the House of Commons heard Harold J. Tennant indicate the government may accept compulsory service if needed. A War Office note on Lord Kitchener’s appeal shows recruits may be taken up to age 40 with a minimum height of 5 feet 2 inches for infantry.
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British War Office
Lord Kitchener
Wilson Refuses to Send Protest to Britain to Please Raiser
Washington May 19 The Wilson administration rejects preemptive pressure to send a note to Great Britain before Germany replies to President Wilson's note on the Lusitania sinking. Officials say U S policy will not be swayed to placate Berlin by hurrying such a note. Ambassador Gerhard in Berlin reports Germany likely will not answer Wilson until next week. The German press accuses Wilson of pro British bias.
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James W. Gerand
Berlin
Woman sues for 10000 damages over disrobing on Pullman trip
Mrs Anna Nickola of Kansas City sues the Pullman Company and Rock Island Railroad claiming a drunken male passenger lashed out with insults and liquor and cigarettes then forced her to disrobe in a private car while a porter searched her garments during a Des Moines bound trip on March 2.
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Kansas City
Anna Nickola
Penn Valley Street
Des Moines
Nickola
Pullman Company
Rock Island Railroad
Earl Nickola
Mexican Patrol Boat Attacks Yankee Craft Off Ensenada
In San Diego on May 19 the fishing launch New Ancone arrived with bullet holes and Captain Joseph Escolonius said the Mexican patrol launch Ensenada attacked eight miles offshore between Ensenada and San Diego while the vessel flew the American flag. The crew of three fired eighteen shots as the Ensenada withdrew. Ensenada authorities reported a Mexican customs officer aboard the patrol boat was shot five times and died after arrival at the Mexican port.
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Commercial Tribune
San Diego
Cal
Joseph Escolonius
Escolonius
Ensenada
Lower California
Salon Of France In Arms Displays War Art In Paris
Pictures direct from the war front fill the Jeu de Paume galleries as the Fine Arts Society exhibit is canceled. Twenty one artists from the army are dead. many more are missing or prisoners in Germany. Proceeds from sales aid widows and orphans.
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Commercial Tribune
Paris
Salon of France
Fine Arts Society
Jeu de Paume
Tuilleries
Germany
Greek King In Improving Condition After Pleural Attack
Athens May 19 King Constantine’s health showed signs of improvement aside from a persistent cough as he battles pleurisy. Temperature reported at 101 degrees.
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Athens
Constantine
D Annunzio praises Italian king as right man in place
Gabriele D Annunzio, after private audiences with King Victor Emmanuel, calls the ruler the right man in the right place for Italy. He lauds the king’s wide knowledge of Europe’s issues, calm manner, and lucidity, comparing him to a seasoned statesman observing Paris Berlin London and Vienna.
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London
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War clouds grow as Italy edges toward alliance with the Entente
German and Austrian officials prepare for departures of subjects from Italy as Italy's cabinet readies a war policy. General Cadorna arrives at Vicenza awaiting government orders while mobilization accelerates in northern Italy. Consuls depart Rome and ties with the United States shift to protect diplomatic interests.
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