German note defends submarine warfare and urges adherence to international law
The German government replies to the American note on unrestricted submarine warfare, asserting intent to limit actions to belligerent ships and to comply with international law. It accuses Britain of violations and calls for neutral cooperation while noting U S aid to Britain and the need to maintain peace. The document outlines German naval orders, evidence requests, and expectations of U S restraint in pressuring Britain.
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Agreement on Mexican Cooperation Withheld Until Carranza OK
Washington May President Wilson released a statement confirming a report by Gen Hugh L Scott on talks with General Obregon. The tentative agreement outlines future cooperative actions between American and Mexican forces and allows publication only after the de facto Mexican government reviews it. The plan envisages Carranza troops campaigning against bandits north of the U S border, gradual U S withdrawal, and use of Mexican railways to supply the expedition.
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Wilson
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Hugh L. Scott
Obregon
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French Make Gains at Dead Man's Hill Verdun
Paris reports the French advance in Dead Man's Hill district near Verdun was increased and consolidated. The war office says two German soldiers surrendered as they claimed to be the last survivors in their trench amid artillery activity near Avecourt and Vaux. French artillery destroyed a depots at Grande Dune and gained footholds on La Mort Homme in Belgium.
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Grande Dune
Belgium
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la Mort Homma
Dead Man's Hill
U. S. Troops Stay Till Villa Captured or Killed
President Wilson says United States will not withdraw from Mexico until Villa is captured or killed. A conference with Carranza through General Obregon and General Scott in El Paso and Juarez defined the plan. Upon official word of Villa's capture or death, U S forces will return home, with authority to station Pershing’s forces in northern Chihuahua if Carranza co operates in hunting Villa. Meantime the U S seeks minimal Mexican occupation.
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Wilson
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Carranza
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Senate House Conferees Agree on Army Reorganization
Substantial agreement on military bill plans yields a peace strength of 180000 men and a war strength near 250000. The conference notes a marked triumph for big army advocates, aligning with Senate expansion as passed.
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Washington
Senate
Ormy
Senate-House
Irish Rebels Executed After Swift Trials in Dublin
Four leaders of the rebellion including Patrick Pearse and James Connolly were executed by field court martial after swift trials. Thomas MacDonagh and Thomas J. Clark also died. Casement to be tried with utmost expedition. Dublin uprising looms, with thousands captured and fires costing millions in damages.
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Republic of Ireland
Patrick MH. Pearse
James Connally
Irish Ablican
Thomas J. Clark
Thomas Ma Donagh
Dublin
Asquith
Roger Casement
Publc
Premiser Asquith
Pearse
St. Edna's Secondary School
Connolly
Thomas MacDonnell
Ennsh
Requests Turned Down In Ohio Session For Funds
Governor Willis unable to attend the next session. Industrial Commission seeks funds for boiler rules and June exams while the Board of Administration has already appropriated money for a cottage for feeble minded youths. Fire and lightning losses discussed by State Fire Marshal Buckley with figures from 71 counties, noting high casualty and property risks.
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Edward C. Turner
State Emergency Board
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Frank B. Willis
Board of Administration
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Industrial Commission
Wallace D. Yaple
George L. Stoughton
Board of Boiler Rules
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McNamara
Bert H. Buckley
Cincinpati
Ohio Industrial Commission
Birger
George A. Kingston
Compensation Commission
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Convention of
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Secretary Birrell resigns amid Irish uprising in 1907 note
London May 5 Augustine Birrell resigns as secretary for Ireland after a conference with Premier Asquith. The resignation follows strong press criticism of leniency toward Irish unrest and Sinn Feiners. The item also notes election tallies, state delegates, and various Ohio civic items and appointments.
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London
Augustine Birrell
Ireland
Birrell
Asquith
Ohio millers elect president at closing session
Coshocton man J Hanley chosen president of the Ohio Millers Association at the closing session. About 1,124 employers, employing 900,000 men, subscribe to the workmen's compensation fund on January 1, 1916. Officers named include H W Fish vice president P Williaman secretary and a 5 member executive committee.
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Deyton
T. J. Hanley
Coshoc
Lon
Ohio
Millera’ Association
Sion
W. Fish
Marion
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
P. Williaman
Orrville
J. Lee Krumm
Columbus
W. Mont ‘S
Toledo
J. R. Finnell Oxborn
W. Selz
French Gain at Verdun in Night Assaults
Paris reports a strong French attack southeast of Fort Dausemont on Verdun front. French forces seized the first German trench about 500 meters long, took 100 prisoners, and artillery activity persisted west of the Meuse from Avecourt to Dead Man's Run. Berlin says attacks east of the Meuse were repulsed.
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Fort Dausemont
Verdun
War Office
Meuse
Avecourt
Dead Man's RN
Dead Man's Hill
Berlin
No freedom for Philippines bill defeats independence clause
Washington May 3 The House, sitting as the committee of the whole, voted 198 to 151 to strike the provision authorising the president to grant independence to the Philippines in four years. The vote was seen as a defeat for the independence clause ahead of a final tally.
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Washington
House
Philippines
Islanda
Socialist Leader Arrested in Berlin May Day Riots
Berlin reports on May Day say Dr Karl Liebknecht and eight others were arrested after demonstrations at Potsdam square. Police dispersed crowds including many women workers. injuries and deadly violence reported in Chemnitz and Berlin with claims of 25 killed and 200 wounded.
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Karl Lighknecht
Potsdam Square
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Germany
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Chemnitz
Saxony
Geneva
Central News
Rail Wiremen Delay Strike in 4 Regions
Chicago May 6 4000 railway telegraphers signsmen and towermen on New York Central and Nickel Plate railroads delay strike set for six o clock Thursday night officials say mediation seeks arbitration Swift Co found guilty rebating in federal court 20 counts faces up to 5200000 fine Rock Island arsenal wage talks underway Lake Carriers assn says no search of Canadian ships British government rejects German origin payment plea Costa Rica earthquake shocks topple buildings in San Jose May festival end.
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Chicago
New York
Bie
Swift & Co
Two relief ships sunk in Belgian relief effort
Two chartered relief ships Fridland and Hendenhall sank within two days. The City of Rochester also sank with one fireman killed. Brazilian steamers To Branco and others were reported sunk, reflecting heavy losses in relief operations.
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London
American Commission For the Relief of
Belgium
Fridland
Hendenhall
City of Rochester
Branco
Ost
Rio Branco
Rochester City
News From Far and Near: Wisconsin Seat Seated
Washington May 8 The house unopposed seated William J. Carney, Republican incumbent, in Wisconsin's Fourth district, replacing Winfred R. Gaylord after a unanimous elections committee recommendation. Also noted: other briefs on ships, bills, trials, yachts, and a bank crime case.
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Washington
House
Winfred R. Gaylord
Wisconsin
Seus
Elections Committee
William J. Carney
Jailed for Advicing Strike in Sweden London May 5
Three Swedish editors Hooglund Oljedal and Hedin were sentenced to prison for urging soldiers to strike if Sweden entered the war in London on May 5. The case highlights wartime censorship and dissent penalties across Europe.
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Sweden
London
Messrs. Hooglund
Oljedand and
Hedin
Airmen Bomb British Ships Berlin via Sayville May 6
The German admiralty announced that Zeppelins bombarded British warships over England on May 2 3 with good success. Separate reports say a German aircraft bombed Deal in Kent on May 5 dropping six bombs with no casualties.
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Berlin
Sayville
Deal
London
Kent
North Sea
War Office
Gored Skirt Styles and Paris Corsage Trends
A four piece gored skirt variation with panel effects and front back finishes is shown suited to many fabrics and trims. Paris offers a silk chrysanthemum corsage with a hidden powder puff and a tiny mirror. Ohio reports $100,000,000 in school property investments.
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