War fever grips Rome crowds and Italian cities
Crowds march through Rome and major Italian cities crying down with Austria and Giolitti while praising premier Scladra and Sonnini. Troops disperse demonstrators as debates on Italy’s war stance hinge on King Emanuel. Pope Benedict worries over possible war effects on church relations. Demonstrations spread to other towns amid clashes with neutrality supporters.
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Lusitania Victims Memorial Service Planned in London
A committee of Americans in London seeks a memorial service for Lusitania victims at St. Paul’s Cathedral with no speeches. meanwhile in Washington the US government formally demands strict accounting for American losses in the Lusitania sinking.
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Ohio Miners Ratify Cleveland Scale Amid Strike
Miners in Ohio ratified the Cleveland scale for loaders and cutters after a tense meeting in Wheeling. Union leaders urged acceptance while delegates split on the 40 cents loader and 7 1/2 cents cutter proposal. Authorities expect a settlement talk in Cleveland within forty eight hours as crews continue cleanup and sit tight for resumption.
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Allied Offensive Progress Report From Flanders Front
London reports the Allied push in Flanders and Northern France is fueling optimism on a potentially pivotal phase of the war. Berlin acknowledges the new Anglo French offensive as German reinforcements rush from Lens and Douai without stopping the Allied advance toward Arras, while German and Russian reports on the eastern front vary.
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Lusitania Lifeboat Found Ashore Near Baltimore Ireland
A Lusitania lifeboat carrying the bodies of three women and two boys has drifted since last Friday and was reported ashore today near Baltimore on the South Irish coast. Seventeen dead were brought into Queenstown this morning with no American first cabin passengers among them. Final recovery efforts involve the tugs Flying Fox and Storm Cock and admiralty patrol boats patrolling from Queenstown to Ireland’s southern tip.
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Baltimore & Ohio Secur es $40 Million Short Term Notes
The Public Service Commission sanctioned a $40,000,000 issue of short term notes by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Two blocks of $20,000,000 dated June 1 1915 mature June 1 1917 and June 1 1918. $35,000,000 to retire near equal amount of notes, $5,000,000 for betterment and equipment. Notes redeemable prior to maturity at any Interest-paying period. Most notes were absorbed by investors.
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Chaplin Feet Worth Most Valued Assets in World
Critics claim Charles Chaplin’s feet are among his most valuable assets. He reportedly insured each foot for 256 000, or 159 000 for the pair, with payouts of 350 00 for a lost foot and 150 000 if both are lost. His feet and facial expressions are cited as key to his comic appeal.
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Woman dies after clothing set alight by imagined devil
May 12 in Lon, Ohio, Mrs. John Miller, 38, a recluse, repeatedly claimed the devil pursued her. She poured oil on her clothing on the front porch and ignited her skirt, then died three hours later. Neighbors, aware of her beliefs, tried to intervene as she burned.
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Ridder Affirms Loyalty With Right or Wrong Motto
New York May 12 The following signed statement by Herman Ridder appears in the Staats-Zeitung English column urging support for the US president in all matters affecting national honor and prestige He quotes Carl Schurz My country right or wrong if right to be kept right if wrong to be set right The item ends with an invite to a special showing of hats and dresses for school girls at Jolliffe’s Thursday.
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Tanger Indicted Again for Perjury in Osborn Case
New York May 12 Miss Rae Tanger long known for a $50 000 breach of promise suit against James W Osborn a criminal lawyer was indicted again today by the federal grand jury for perjury A prior indictment for using the mails to defraud had been found She testified at Frank D Safford hotel clerk trial that she was with Osborn at times and that Osborn was in New York while she claimed otherwise Influential details include the November 29 1914 date and Osborn being in Providence R I at that time
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Anti German Feeling in London Escalates Amid War Tensions
The London scene grows volatile as anti German sentiment intensifies after the Lusitania sinking. Banks plan security shipments to Britain photographed, while mobs target German properties and residents. Police request reinforcements as rumors of internment and broader alien restrictions circulate.
War Front Reports and Local Chaos in Grafton
Describe the day’s war news with Arras front updates and a chaotic Beech Street incident in Grafton. Includes a censored dispatch note, vague skirmish hints, and hoboes debating Lusitania while a street brawl erupts among rival nationalities.
Governor Willis vetoes Tremper bill on Ohio river canal
Ohio Governor Willis vetoed a bill approved by both houses to allow Ohio counties to participate in constructing a proposed Niagara and Ohio river ship canal. The veto cited conflict with Ohio’s limitation statute, noting the bill mirrored a Pennsylvania law. The message follows arguments in three Supreme Court liquor shipment cases involving Kentucky and West Virginia, with public notices urging Good Road Day in Taylor County West Virginia.
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Germans say munition made in United States aided advance
New York May 12 American made shrapnel credited by German prisoner of war expert Ja A Nelson as crucial to Allied advances this spring. He reported Germans believe American shells are the best and are 90 percent efficient, versus 50 percent for the French, 40 for the English, and 80 for the Russians.
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Vanderbilt body reported recovered from Lusitania sinking
London reports a Daily Mail note that Alfred Vanderbilt's body has been recovered and is being brought to Queenstown. In Charleston West Virginia the Wellsburg Bethany & Washington Railroad won a first rate passenger increase, allowing 25 cent each way after previously 35 cents for a round trip, amid a busy May PSC meeting.
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Mystery murder and festival mix in chaotic town notice
A mangled body found on a railroad right of way sparks a murky Kanawha County murder inquiry while local clubs announce a Blueville festival at the school house. Separate notices urge Grafton Camp members and visitors to join a special train to Ohio and plan a trustees debate on peace and national issues.
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Weather forebodes fair skies with noted showers
Washington forecast reports generally fair weather for the nation with local showers in places. Ohio Valley and eastern regions may see rain with fair conditions later. Great Lakes expect showers Wednesday then clearing. In West Virginia, an incendiary fire damaged an old Christian church in Pethany, a landmark from 1850, with suspected arson noted.
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WV Retailers elect officers at annual convention
Parkersburg West Virginia May 12 West Virginia Retailers closed its annual convention with election of officers. Olin Y Nel Parkersburg was named president W T Fisensmith Charleston second vice president C M Wallace Huntington third vice president Will L Fredeking Hinton secretary and treasurer W L Jom Martinsburg. Executive committee to determine convention site.
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