Mohonk Peace Conference Addresses Focus on Preparedness
Dr. John G. Hibben of Princeton urged national defense readiness not war, warning against pacifist hysteria. John Bassett Moore, Lake Mohonk president, discussed international cooperation and the need to strengthen a world court, urging sober regard for nationality and law amid rising tensions.
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N. Y
John G. Hibben
Princeton University
Tase
Pacificixte
United States
Lake Mohonk
Princeton
Jon Baissett Mare
Columbia University
State Department
Moore
Great Itress Prevails Among Mexican People
Galveston Tex May 14 Evidence of distressing economic conditions throughout Mexico is beginning to show in Vera Cruz within eight of General Carranza's headquarters, according to passengers arriving here from Vera Cruz. The distribution to the poor of corn, said one of these passengers today, has resulted in the formation line where daily scores of women and children patiently await the scant supply handed out to them.
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Galveston
Tex
Mexico
Vera Crug
Cararaza
Vera Cruz
Problems in Britain cabinet reshuffle discussed in London
London May 1 reports a cabinet reorganization is under way with few details released. Premier Asavith confirms plans while noting opposition leaders have been consulted. Questions surround the First Sea Lord post and Lord Reading's potential Chancellorship due to faith as parties seek strong men for the war effort.
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London
Downing Street
Asavith Is Rea
Athough Béren Wisher
Admiralty
Lord Reading
England
Pennsylvanian Workers Law Adopted by Legislature
Harrisburg reports the seven bill creating a workers compensation system passed final reading. Governor Brumbaugh urged its passage and sign into law, placing Pennsylvania among states offering compensation for workers injured on the job. In Cardiff the British steamer premiere was torpedoed in the English Channel. Norwegian aid rescued passengers and crew after the Drumcree was also torpedoed and sinking.
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Harrisburg
Brumbaugh
Pensylvania
Cardiff
Waites
London
P Premiere
Barry
French and British War Updates In May Front Reports
May reports from the French war office note continued bad weather and no frontline developments apart from artillery exchanges. In London figures say Premier announced two attempted enemy attacks proximate to the House of Commons as part of government consolidation.
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French War Office
London
House of Jon
Austrian Offers More Territorial Concessions Reported
May 19 in Rome reports Foreign Minister Sonnini told the council of ministers that additional territorial concessions have been offered by the Austrian government.
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Rome
Paris
Sonnini
Counterfeit Five Dollar Bills Foiled in Clarksburg Sting
Federal officers in Clarksburg are pursuing a slick change artist who has flooded the area with counterfeit five dollar notes. The suspect is believed linked to a wider counterfeiting ring traced from Wheeling, where numerous fakes circulated.
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Clarksburg
Federal
Wheeling
Italy places railroad system under military control
May 19 Paris via Rome. A royal decree published in the official gazette states that all railroad lines and stations in Italy are placed entirely under the supervision of military authorities. The action centralizes oversight across the railway network during a period of upheaval.
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Rome
Paris
Italy
Italy on brink as war fears rise in 191? dispatches
Ambassadors uneasy as tensions between Italy and Austria escalate in Rome and Vienna. Dispatches describe pessimistic views on peace prospects and readiness to sever diplomatic ties. Reports note German positions and crowded embassies provoking resident complaints in central areas.
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Berlin
London
Rome
Cor Tagesblatte
Ital
Austria
Legislature 5 Circuit Court Gong Comes to Exc Atts
Charleston resident May 19 The senate plans immediate action on a regulation measure. A committee will investigate the estate’s condition and report to the senate. Ten House bills were introduced including two revenue measures. The Pierce pipe line tax proposes one tenth of a cent on every thousand feet of natural gas per twenty five miles of pipe.
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Charleston
Senate
Wheeling
House
British Thank Their Colonies After Circuit Court Session
London reports a mass meeting in Guildhall praising Britain’s dominions for contributing men and money. Premier Asquith and opposition leader Bonar Law spoke as Canadian and Australian valor in France and Gallipoli was celebrated, following a busy docket and heavy law orders in the circuit court.
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Kingwter
Ders
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the Sentinel
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J. S. Williamson
H. J. Pahey
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Columb ‘Tile Company
London
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Great Britain
Durbin
Mary Durbin
First National Bank of
Newbury
James P. Burns
France
Gallipoli
Guildhall
Asquith
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Lumberport Boy Injured Riding Freight Train
Amos Lindsey, 17, of Lumberport, attempted to ride a freight train on the Short Line rail line near Hay, slipped, and was badly injured. His left foot was severed and he sustained serious injuries. he is at Fairmont miners hospital in critical condition. He had left home yesterday seeking to see the world.
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W. Va
Short Line
Amos Lindsey
Lumberport
Hay
Miners Hospital
Impeachment of Judges Sought in Quiet Hearing
A petition to impeach Judge Thomas M. Baldridge of Blair county was presented to the House impeachment committee by Edwin Maher. The filing cites alleged misconduct amid the cattle disease episode and mentions testimony before the industrial relations commission. The committee, including Senators Gore, Shepard, and Kenyon, heard no immediate testimony.
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Mayer
Berks
Chicago
Federal County
House
Thomas M. Baldridge
Blair County
Relations Commission
Washington
Unitedted States
Gore
Oklahom
Shepard
Texas
Kenyon Fof Tows
Wilgo
Nils
Mich
No Bete
Detaher
Emperor William tied to murder verdict in Zeppelin raid case
In Ramsgate England a coroner's jury declared willful murder against Emperor William over John Smith dies from shock after injuries in last Monday Zeppelin raid. Jury urged fixing blame on the person responsible for the Wir war attack.
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Emperor
Ramsgate
England
Emperor William
John Smith
Bodies recovered from Lusitania disaster in Queenstown
The bodies of three victims of the Lusitania sinking were recovered at Queenstown Ireland two men Charles Lund of Chicago and Montague Grant of London and Chicago and a woman not yet identified. The May 19 report notes the losses amid ongoing British maritime disaster coverage.
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Queenstown
Ireland
Charles Lund
Chicago
Montague Grant
London
Harriavinie Southern railroad opening celebrated
Harrisville prepares for a homecoming style opening of the Harriavinie Southern railroad a six mile standard gauge line connecting the county seat with the Baltimore and Ohio at Cornwallis. The town plans speeches a brass band free lemonade ice cream and free rides along the line with a taxless government and factory incentives noted.
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Ellenkoro
W. Va
Harrisville
Harriavinie Southern
Haltimore
Cornwallis
Board of Trade
Cokeley’s Grove
Tutehie
Germany to reply in week on submarine policy
Washington reports official word that Germany will not answer the American note for at least a week and perhaps ten days to reach Washington. Germany may propose submarines act toward all merchantmen as destroyers or cruisers, allowing passengers and crew to abandon ship if unarmed or if contraband is separated. The plan is seen as a temporary modus vivendi, not abandoning U S maritime travel rights aboard unarmed vessels. The United States will maintain its stated principles.
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Washington
Germany
Rose Hill Methodist Church Holds Quarterly Meeting
The Rose Hill Methodist church held its regular quarterly meeting over Saturday and Sunday. Lev is of the Grafton people, who have shown interest in the church and its meetings.
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Meth
Methodist Church
Rose Hill
Levis
Grafton
Eon Biaha
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