Prohibition Movements Across States Grow Dry Regions
The National Anti-Saloon League reports Idaho Iowa and Utah will become dry while South Carolina Montana Vermont Minnesota Kentucky and Ohio move toward prohibition. Legislation in several states enables referendums to vote on liquor sales next fall. Officials expect broader dry trends as women’s suffrage parallels push states to curb alcohol production and sale.
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Twin Marines Fool Their Officers by Staying Together
Two Marines Leslie and Halle Woodcock, aged twenty, from South Carolina, have confused their officers by always serving together for eight months at League Island near Philadelphia. They signed a guaranty to remain in the same company, defying separation. Obregon, Carranza’s commander, is praised as a noble but war hates, pursuing revolutionary reforms. Most Unit men support Unionista. Obregon has inflicted defeats on Villa.
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Equal to the Occasion Sermonized By A Choir Lady
An anecdote from a parish meeting recalls a curtain lady asked to sing amid an impromptu concert. After hesitating she sings but falters, prompting the bishop to act. The speaker rises, leads her by the hand, and offers a toast about belief as the crowd laughs and contemplates faith.
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China Faming War Threat Shapes Global Powers
London reports a Tokyo aide suggests a 48 hour delay in any move toward war with China. Washington cites an ultimatum from China to Japan and expects rejection. Germany and Britain fear fallout if Japan invades China, while Russia confronts strategic shifts. Diplomatic talk hints at a broader euro asiatic realignment amid a Europe bogged in France and Belgium.
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Chinese Leader Chooses War to Defy Japan
President Yuen Si Kat Lng favors continued resistance over humiliation despite pressure from most of the populace. China forms a 500000 strong army but lacks ammunition and key factories. Observers in Peking hope national unity and foreign intervention will deter Japan as Wilton troops stand ready.
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U S Rejects German Prize Court on Ship Sinking
Washington, May 7. The state department released on Wednesday the text of the American note to Germany dated April 24 regarding the sinking of the William S Brye by the German ship. The United States rejects a prize court solution and favors diplomatic negotiations to settle the claim. The note notes Germany has admitted ability and that only the status of claimants and the indemnity amount remain for discussion.
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Sir William Gowers Dies in London at Seventy
Sir William Gowers, noted neurologist and Fellow of the Royal Society, died in London at age seventy. He was honoured by Britain, Russia, and Austria for his contributions to science and medicine.
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Passenger Anna reportedly commits suicide at sea
Naples May 7 reports state that Anna, a passenger aboard the steamship from New York to Lyons, leaped overboard and died. The US consulate is involved in confirming the incident.
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Not a Candidate for President in 1916
Justine Charleis J Hughes of the Supreme court reportedly will not seek the presidency in 1916. Intermedia Trends notes the decision as authoritative, with no British losses reported in the related Capetown broadcast. Capetown May 6 regions report British colonial forces under Gene Voth accused Aryboblique in a German Africa affair.
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Teutons Crush Russians in Galicia Victory Claimed
Berlin reports Austro German forces defeated Russian armies in western Galicia. Officials say four cannon and four marching guns were captured, 1700 prisoners taken near Mitau, bringing total prisoners to 3200. Russians driven across the Duna and Skuoaupa lines with heavy losses. Archduke Frederick witnessed gains as German General von Mackensen’s troops crushed the western front. Trophies said to be vast.
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Lincoln Says Pay Is Small for Pullman Porters
Robert T. Lincoln, chairman of the Pullman Company, testifies before the United States Industrial Commission on the porter condition and the firm’s finances. He cites $20,000,000 capital stock, eight percent annual dividends since 1900, and total assets of $132,7 million. He notes conductor pay at $70 a month and special train staff at $100, while arguing current $27.60 wages are insufficient for a decent family living.
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Roosevelt Gains a Point in Albany Communication Case
Through Wealter Arndt, formerly a New York City newspaper correspondent in Albany, Roosevelt forces show communication between William Barnes and Charles F Murphy regarding legislation in Albany. An interview with Barnes cites Murphy seeking Republican help to stall direct primary bills, evidence presented by a Roosevelt lawyer confirms they were in contact.
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Lawson Found Guilty in Labor Leader Murder Trial
Trinidad May 6 the jury returned a verdict finding John J Lawson labor leader guilty of murder in the first degree for the killing of deputy sheriff John Nimmo during a battle with strikers near Ludlow October 25 1913 Lawson a member of the international executive board of the United Mine Workers district 15 was a prominent figure in the recent coal strike Arrested After Twenty Years Rochelle WV May 8 Edward Mynard charged with stealing a bicycle from Chief Malice Jones two years ago was arrested and placed in jail Submarine Makes a Record New York May 8 five submarines lie in the Hudson river for review from May 8 to 18 the 1 made 1240 miles without a stop
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Admiral Doyle Retires from Active Duty at Sixty Two
Washington May 7 Stear Admiral Hubert M Doyle, relieved of command of the Padle ra verve feet, retires from active werv few upon reaching the statutory age of sixty two. Judge Orrin N Carter renominated for election to the supreme court in Chicago May 1. Republicans from Lake Will DuPage Cook county courtlor named in party slate.
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