Greek Cabinet Resigns Amid War Clamor
The cabinet of Greece resigns amid rising war fervor blamed on internal tensions and external pressure. Political factions shift as turmoil destabilizes the government and spurs calls for new leadership.
27 May 1916
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1916
Page
1
The cabinet of Greece resigns amid rising war fervor blamed on internal tensions and external pressure. Political factions shift as turmoil destabilizes the government and spurs calls for new leadership.
The Greek cabinet under Skouloudis resigns amid unrest over wartime conditions and pro Entente pressure. Venizelos gains followers as allies urge Greece to join the war, with Saloniki activity and Bulgarian reinforcements signaling potential major moves.
James J. Hill, financier and railroad builder, is gravely ill in St. Paul as Dr. Mayo operates after a bowel illness linked to prior dental problems. L. W. Hill travels from Rochester to Rochester for treatment coordination and shares concern over his father’s age and recovery chances.
Mayor Mitchel accuses a broad Catholic clergy conspiracy to discredit New York’s Commissioner of Public Charities John A. Kingsbury while testifying before the Thompson Legislative Investigating Committee. He asserts an organized effort targeting city welfare authorities and condemns the church’s alleged role.
Washington reports from May 26 indicate the Carranza note to the United States is being prepared with cautious lines. Special Agent Rodgers in Mexico City says newspapers hint at demands for immediate expulsion of American expedition forces. Eliseo Arredondo vows negotiations will protect dignity of both nations. Mexico City also notes a war minister Obregon circular calling former officers to act.
A broad consensus suggests momentum toward peace negotiations. Political observers note shifting public mood and international pressure pushing for a ceasefire and dialogue among involved parties. Leaders acknowledge a window for diplomacy may be closing if talks stall.
Sayville Wireless reports in Berlin that Colonel E M House will visit as Wilson's envoy to press peace talks via neutral mediation. Neutral diplomats doubt success, noting entente may require further evidence of Germany's ability to endure blockade and continue the war.
The report notes cloudy Ohio and Indiana with possible local thunderstorms and fair conditions Sunday for Kentucky and West Virginia. A Western disturbance over Eastern Wisconsin weakens while another over Western Manitoba shifts. temperatures rise in the East South Ohio Valley and upper lake region, cooler between the Mississippi and Rockies, and warmer in the far West. Showers and thunderstorms in the lake region Saturday, then fair Sunday, with generally fair conditions in Atlantic Gulf states Ohio Valley and Tennessee. 7 o clock temperatures show 88 high in Cincinnati with clear conditions, 85 at 7 p.m. and 60 percent humidity with SW winds and no rain.
Washington May 26 The United States protests to Great Britain and France over interference with neutral mails, demanding a radical policy change to restore full neutral rights. It condemns search and seizure of nondeliberate mail and seeks a uniform application of principles amid blockades and censorship disputes.
In San Francisco on May 2 Special report says Police Sergeant John J. Moriarity was shot while trying to arrest a counterfeiter suspected of murdering a fellow gang member. The suspect barricaded in a bayfront shack and withstood a 100 officer siege for hours. He died as officers entered. a bystander was wounded by a stray bullet.
Highteen Cleveland pawnbrokers pleaded guilty before Justice Calvert and were fined $50 each for violating the Lloyd loan law. Most had obtained state licenses at $100, binding them to a 3 percent monthly interest cap.
The Rev. Dr. Timothy Dwight former Yale University president died at his New Haven home on May 26. He inaugurated Yale College on July 1 1886 succeeding Noah Porter. Student enrollment grew from 1076 to 2500 during his tenure. He held Doctor of Divinity degrees from Chicago Theological Seminary and Yale and Doctor of Laws from Harvard and Princeton.
Governor Willis issues final proclamation naming Tuesday May 30 as Memorial Day in Ohio to honor soldiers, living and dead, keep memory of heroic deeds alive, and inspire love of country and sacred observance.
Berlin officials deny a circulating rumor that Prince von Buelow former German Chancellor was to undertake a special mission to Washington. The denial comes from Berlin on May 24.
New York May 26 J P Morgan & Co reports missing William McManus an 18 year old office boy who vanished with 10515 payroll funds believed to be weekly pay envelopes to employees. A second office employee vanished at roughly the same time. McManus had two years service with the firm.
Lieutenant Clarence A. Richards U S N electrocued at Sag Harbor Light and Power Company sub station after deliberately grasping two live wires. He commanded the U S S Fanning which had joined fleet maneuvers in Gardiner's Bay. Coroner to hold inquest tomorrow. no motive given.
Alienists testifying for the defense in Dr Arthur Warren Waite's trial for the murder of John E Peck described Waite as a moral imbecile and an immoral monster who knew right from wrong only in an insane way. They said he plotted the killings with knowledge but no moral sense, while urging continued confinement.
Sixty merchants swept streets in punishment for violating price schedules set by military authorities. A mass meeting heard a five day stock inventory must be submitted within five days or face imprisonment. First offense means five days of street sweeping. a second offense carries a shooting penalty.
Lloyds reports the British steamer El Argentino and two Italian vessels the Cornigliano and Australia have been sunk. El Argentino 6809 tons last at Marseilles from La Plata arrived April 24. Cornigliano 2663 tons left Clyde April 24 Genoa, Gibraltar May 1. Australia 1586 tons sailed Norfolk April 10 for Savona.
In Waukegan Illinois May 26 the Lake County court began selecting jurors to try Will Orpet for the murder of his schoolmate Marian Lambert. By noon four jurors were sworn and eight seats filled with more expected by tomorrow night. Names include J. J. Brand E K Bock James O Shea and Samuel Bradbury. The court allowed Mrs Orpet to sit with her son but prohibited demonstrative displays.
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