Wilson's message saves British cabinet crisis in 1916
In May 1916 London reports that President Wilson’s anti German speech and note forced a cabinet crisis to resolve. Asquith faced split over general conscription with Liberal and Unionist ministers threatening resignations. Wilson’s stance shifted political will toward all‑round conscription and unity, ending the crisis.
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Himeslt
Noon
Germany
Great Britain
Britain
Asquith
Commons
Wilson
Congress
America
Lloyd George
Liberal Party
Bonar Law
Labor Party
Arthur Henderson
England
Chinese Statesman Yang Tu Seeks Relief From Duties
Yang Tu chief promoter of the peace society and monarchial movement has resigned from the state council and asked Yuan Shikai to relieve him of all duties and permit him to return home. A prominent, under 40, he built antimony mining interests in Huaan and led the Hanko Improvement commission. He states his aim to retire after long service and seeks immediate relief from his post.
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King
Yang Tu
Society For the Preservation of Peace
State Council
Yuan Shi-kai
Yang
Yuan C Hi-Kai
Hanko Improvement Commission
Yang Ta
Yuan Tu
China
Huaan
Tang Tu
Ecruilor
Bismarck
Mexico
Chou Kune
Chou
Mencius
Iis
The Proof of the Cook
A Detroit Free Press note discusses evaluating a cook by requesting references and samples to verify quality and skills.
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Detroit Free Press
Foley Kidney Pills End Night Disturbance Claim
Henry Rudolph of Carmi Illinois reports sleeping through the night after taking Foley Kidney Pills. The ad notes bladder weakness and discomfort as potential kidney trouble symptoms relieved by the product.
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Henry Rudolph
Carmi
Mann Prug Co. Ady
Administration loses fight for Rublee nomination
Washington reports May 24 that the Senate failed to reconsider its refusal to confirm George Rublee of New Hampshire to the Federal Trade Commission. The tie vote 38 to 35 ends the fight to keep Rublee on the commission after 15 months. Rublee may continue via Wilsons recess appointment but without salary. Senatorial courtesy blocked the confirmation amid opposition from Senator Gallinger.
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Washington
Senate
George Trublee
New Hampshire
Federal Trade Commission
Rublee
Wilson
Congress
Gallinger
Hollis
The Value of Sunlight in Sanitation and Health
Sunlight acts as a germicide and should be used in housecleaning. Expose rugs carpets bedding and cushions to sun and air regularly. Neglecting sun exposure, especially in flats, increases health risks including tuberculosis. Sunlight is free and beneficial to plants animals and humans when used properly.
Sampson Exceeds Contract Speed at Trials
Quincy Mass May 24 The torpedo boat destroyer Sampson exceeded contract requirements by reaching 312 knots per hour during acceptance trials off Rockland Maine yesterday. The radiogram to Fore River Shipbuilding shows the vessel developed 20000 horsepower.
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Quincy
Mass
Sampson
Rockland
Maine
Fore River Shipbuild
Foley Cathartic Tablets praised by Cedar Grove reader
Anna Hawn of Cedar Grove Missouri says Foley Cathartic Tablets are the best liver pills she has used because they do not nauseate or gripe and act freely on the liver. The ad recommends them for constipation bloating sour stomach gas on stomach bad breath and irregular action. Mann Drug Co. advertisement.
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Anna Hawn
Cedar Grove
Mann Drug Co. Adv
Slow Progress in Badin Murder Case in Superior Court
In Albemarle the murder case state v. C. B. Burgin and four others moves slowly as a 100 member venire is drawn. Burgin and three black defendants face charges in Cantrell killing linked to an Aluminum Company of America work site. Jury selection consumes the day with still no panel.
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Albemarle
Va. C
Burgin
G. D. K. Reynolds
Zeb B. Saunders
Brock
Brown
R. L. Smith
Borgin
Mrr
Cantrell
Badin
Yadin
Alon
Rer
Winston-Salem
Special rule for naval appropriation bill in House
Washington May 24 A special rule to allow immediate consideration of the naval appropriation bill with night sessions and a final vote by Friday or Saturday next week will be brought into the House Monday. Majority Leader Kitchin and Republican Leader Mann clashed over the plan amid claims of misstatements in informal talks.
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Washington
Kitchin
Nitchin
Mann
Witchin
Funeral for Carter couple held in Danville
Danville Virginia May 24 funeral services for Mr and Mrs Willard A Carter were led by Rev J N Latham at Main Street Methodist in a rain soaked ceremony attended by many relatives and friends. The couple were buried at Green Hill cemetery after a two caskets service. The tragedy remains unexplained with the shooting in the kitchen Sunday night as Mrs Carter prepared supper.
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Danville
Willard A. Carter
J. N. Latham
Main Street Methodist Church
Green Hill Cemetery
Carter
Dr F E Asbury of Asheboro suffers stroke of paralysis
Asheboro May 24 Dr F E Asbury a long time physician in Randolph and Montgomery counties was stricken with paralysis at his home on Old Court Square yesterday about 10 am and is in critical condition Doctors hope for recovery but the age and previous stroke lessen chances A Negro laborer Burney Hoover was arrested for the murder of Mark Williams near his home after a dispute involving Hoover's wife Williams had been jailed briefly and released a day earlier Hoover carried a shotgun and shot Williams as he appeared on the porch a preliminary hearing will be held before Justice Lidge
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Asheboro
F. E. Asbury
Randoph
Montgomery
Old Court Square
Burney Hoover
Mark Williams
Williams
Hoover
Concert Tour Along the German East Front
A German east front concert tour by Berlin and Dresden musicians concluded despite a strong Russian offensive. Led by Prof. von Weikowsk, the tour entertained soldiers and hospitalized invalids alike, conducted at the field marshal's request and supported by Red Cross delegates.
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Berlin
Hindenburg
German East Front
Dresden
Marsial
Prof
von Weikowsk
Bredau
Red Cross
Reliable cough remedy praised for croup relief
Mrs. Redkamp of Covington Kentucky recounts using Foley's Honey and Tar for her neighbor's child with croup. A couple of doses brought a noticeable improvement, and the product is advertised by Mann Drug Co as a remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough.
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Croup
Foley
Mrs. Redkamp
Herman &J
Covineton
Mann Drug Co. Adv
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London
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Carters
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North State
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