Hibpns at Issue With Pacifists
Hibpns clash with pacifists over possible war policy as debate intensifies and public opinion grows divided on defense and diplomacy.
19 May 1915
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1915
Page
1
Hibpns clash with pacifists over possible war policy as debate intensifies and public opinion grows divided on defense and diplomacy.
Military authorities take control of Talys Railways amid security operations. Officials say management and operations are temporarily overseen to ensure continuity of essential services and prevent disruption on key routes.
At Mohonk New York Dr. John Grier Hibben of Princeton urged a preparedness to deter war and protect civilization, rejecting pacifist disarmament while warning against overreaching peace at any price. Elsewhere rail and travel restrictions and Italy's Green Book plan drew attention amid war tensions.
London reports rising likelihood of a coalition government as political upheaval dominates coverage. Russian fronts show retreat on the San River with a possible Vistula offensive, while Austrian setbacks in east Galicia shape Western Front expectations. Rumors of resignations and ambassadorial passports circulate as war news lags behind.
The State Board of Examiners of Trained Nurses meets in Wilmington as the Kiel steamer, interned at Southport, will be moved there to settle navigation complaints. Twelve nurses are taking the examination. Miss Ella McNichols of Charlotte is president and Miss Louis A Toomer of Wilmington is secretary.
Denver returns show the charter amendment for home rule and liquor traffic regulation carried by a safe majority. The measure aims to let Denver govern liquor rules under a special charter independent of state prohibition law. The single tax amendment was defeated.
The Canadian submarine rammed and sank the small government steamer Christine off Orleans Island near Quebec on May 19. Eight of the 14 crew were drowned in the disaster.
Washington reports Austria and Italy have asked the United States to care for their diplomatic interests in Vienna and Rome if relations sever. The Washington government orders embassies in Vienna and Rome to be ready to assume duties for Austria and Italy upon request.
At the Austrian and German embassies in Rome and Paris a denial was issued about reports that Prince von Buelow and Baron von Macchio had demanded their passports or that their departure was imminent.
Premier Sonnino told the ministry at its session this evening that additional territorial concessions had been offered by Austria. The remark indicates ongoing diplomatic negotiations affecting Italy and Austria-Hungary during the period.
A May 18 dispatch via Paris reports forty killed and several hundred wounded in Pola during an uprising involving police and soldiers. The casualty toll was transmitted by the Idea Nazionale.
Kinston May 19 Mrs Richard H Lewis died at her home here Tuesday born in Halifax County Virginia in 1844 she had lived in Kinston with her husband Dr R H Lewis since the 1870s She was a well known Kinston woman mother to Maj William F Lewis post surgeon at the Presidio of San Francisco Elisha B Lewis secretary to Congressman Witchen Katherine Patrick of Kinston and Frank Lewis of Statesville All children and a sister Mrs M B Graves of Washington D C were present at death The funeral was conducted the morning by Rev W Blanchard pastor of the First Baptist Church
In Syracuse New York on May 19 the opposing counsel in the William Barnes libel suit against Theodore Roosevelt summarized their case in the Supreme Court. The trial was expected to go to the jury before noon tomorrow.
Government steps in contemplation to broaden the personal and political basis as Premier Asquith announced in the House of Commons on May 1.
London reports General Kornilieff commander of the 48th Russian division has been captured after a daring break through German lines in Galicia. San River dispatches warn a tremendous battle looms north of Przemyst as the fighting intensifies.
A Athens dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph says that allies landed fresh troops near Rum Gale on the Asiatic side of the Dardanelles Monday. The report cites a near term disembarkation by alliance forces as part of ongoing military operations through May.
London dispatch from Athens reports Bulgaria has called up all reserve officers for a month of training, amid ongoing military mobilization signals in southeastern Europe.
The Reidsville W C T U group decided to place a small iron cot in the rest room at the Commercial and Agricultural association. Mothers visiting Reidsville could have a place for their babies to nap during the day, encouraging more visits to town.
Willie Bell and Francis Hoft, both colored, pleaded guilty in Durham Superior Court to first degree murder in the killings of Burkhead M. Mann and Joe Mercer. They admitted guilt and expected trial later this week before Judge Charles M. Cooke.
John Barrett of the Pan American Union says the Western Hemisphere gains from the European war include stronger Pan Americanism and closer U S Latin American cooperation. He cites a surge in inquiries and publications demand as evidence of growing regional ties and potential peace influence.
Kinston May 1 Representative Claude Witchin arrived yesterday to attend a banquet in his honor at the Commercial club where about two hundred dined. He also took part in the cornerstone laying for the new post office with a 10:50 Grand Lodge convening and 1:00 addresses followed by a parade and noon exercises at the federal building. Buildings and homes were decorated for the occasion.
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