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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
4
Germany answers on sea warfare rules stating command to submarine crews to follow visit and search protocols But adds enforcement depends on Britain abandoning naval blockade The message signals limited leverage for the United States to compel Britain if Berlin cannot secure policy changes from London through diplomatic channels.
Berlin issues a defiant note through diplomat von Jagow denying full admission of Sussex identity, resisting American demands, and arguing Britain violates international law. Germany pledges to continue submarine warfare within its view of lawful constraints, seeks neutral concessions, and warns of new steps if US pressure fails.
Dublin May 6 Four more rebel prisoners were executed by court martial this morning after confirmation by General Command. The condemned men include Joseph Plunkett Howard Daly Michael O Haurahan and William Pearse. Fifteen others were sentenced to death but commuted to ten years penal servitude. One death sentence was commuted to eight years. Two additional prisoners were given ten years. Plunkett, one of the seven original signers of the proclamation, was shot in Dublin as authorities continue to purge rebels while destroying arms and ammunition.
Marines were landed today from the American converted cruiser Prairie to protect the American legation as factional leaders threaten President Jiminez. Jiminez orders the governor of Santo Domingo city to command forces under General Ferrer, with rural guards placed under executive authorities.
Milwaukee May 6 A call has been issued for a national conference committee of German American at the Kaiserhof hotel Chicago May 28. The Pennsylvania German American Alliance leaders John Byer and Adolph Timm say the group aims to influence Republican and Democratic party conventions.
Pottaville Pa May 5 The panthra elite coal controversy that threatened a strike by 176000 miners in the hard coal region ended yesterday with the miners convention approving the agreement reached in New York between the scale committee of operators and miners.
A mob hanged Tom Dickson, a 22 year old Black man, along a public road near Hempstead Texas today after he was accused of attacking a 14 year old girl walking home from Pilumbago. The incident occurred at the same location where the alleged crime took place.
Rio de Janeiro May 6 The Brazilian government has ordered an urgent inquiry into the torpedoing and sinking of the Brazilian steamship Hiro Branco to defend neutral rights. Official telegrams confirm the loss and newspapers urge energetic intervention and cooperation with the United States to oppose submarine warfare.
Washington May 6 the Hollis farm loan bill passed the Senate 68 to 6 amid two week debate. It creates a nonpartisan farm loan board guiding 12 plus land banks and farm loan associations with stock requirements for farmers and banks.
Chicago man John D. Harrison, 24, arrived in New York from Liverpool, recounts being pulled aboard a German submarine in the Bay of Biscay after his steward ship was sunk, cast adrift on a life craft, picked up by a Beotch patrol boat, and landed at Falmouth in a rough suit from the submarine commander. He filed a £260 claim with the British Admiralty through the Cardiff consul for loss of his effects aboard the Margum Abbey, an English registered ship carrying flour to British cruisers.
Waterloo Louisiana May 6 Gordon Vaugn aged 20 and Walt Hankner aged 26 fought a four round bout late last night. Hankner died two hours later from a brain concussion. Coroner investigates. The match reportedly arranged to settle a dispute with only a few witnesses.
Chicago May 6 The women s party convention in June 6 7 will not nominate a woman for president. Reports credited Alice Paul chair of the Congressional Union with a possible nomination, but Paul yesterday said the interpretation was incorrect and no woman candidate will be chosen for the field.
New York May 5 telegraphers accept government mediation ending threat of strike on the New York Central and Nickel Viste railroads. Government action and wage talks described in reports. Details remain unclear as unions and management negotiate terms.
London May 6 report says German civil population evacuations from Metz to Mulhouse signal important operations on the Lorraine front. Forecasts place a great western drive by Germans. French and Russian troops may strike along Arance Lorraine while Britain pressures Belgium and northern France. villagers flee Sundgau and Alsace as German forces move.
Paris reports a semiofficial statement saying French forces conducted a skilful operation to push Germans back from Deadman's Hill on the Meuse left bank. Germans suffered heavy losses with few prisoners taken as French bombardment supported a rapid push. Elsewhere west of the Meuse and near Hilz304, French repelled German attacks with limited incursions in trenches. An attack at Capy failed. between the Meuse and Woevre there was intermittent bombardment.
Greeks see strategic stakes in France taking Florina nine miles from Monaatir and 18 miles south of that town. Paris dispatch via Athens notes the occupation signals significant military implications in northern Greece.
London on May 5 reports the British government has decided to release 38 German and Austrian subjects who were taken from the American steamship China. The move follows wartime neutral handling and clears up the detention of those individuals.
Washington May 5 The case against Secretary Lane by Franklin Shaw and others of the Osage tribe in Oklahoma seeking to restrain the secretary from approving leases to Osage oil lands signed recently by Osage chief was set for hearing in the U S district court. Members of the tribe charge oil operators obtaining new leases on Osage oil and gas lands are getting them for a fraction of their value.
Berlin reports official figures from May 5 stating 26 aeroplanes were shot down by German aviators on the western front in April while German losses reached 22 aircraft. The French claimed 31 German planes shot down.
Saratoga Springs N Y May 5 The women of the Methodist Episcopal church report funds raised for home missions totaling 64 422 605 over four years a rise of about 100000 from the prior period A resolution urged abstinence from tobacco urged by Rev Eugene S Stockwell of Alva Oklahoma drew applause as it linked clergy smoking to undermining cautions to young men about strong drink.
The Prince of Waite becomes part of the Masonic order after a formal initiation. The ceremony marks a notable advancement for the individual within the fraternal group.
Conflicting views mark the debate on conditional surrender of Germany over submarine warfare. The American government leans toward accepting assurances and expects proper execution of new instructions to commanders.
Washington May 5 officials weighed the German note on submarine warfare as the official text awaited. Cabinet members split over whether Germany’s assurances would satisfy the United States and if relations would break if orders to submarines violated immunity of merchant ships. President Wilson would decide after receiving the official text, with a long cabinet session and no immediate action expected before next week.
At General Funston's headquarters in El Paso a message from General Pershing stated he thought he had located Villa. The report came on May 5 and described ongoing army pursuit efforts in the area.
New York May 6 Count Johann von Bernstorff Germanys ambassador refused to discuss a telegraphed note from the Mayville wireless station. He left for Washington on an express train. The embassy view says the note signals a return to cruiser warfare with submarines intercepting commerce. no armament question mentioned.
London reports a Zeppelin raid on Saloniki early this morning. Only the ship was hit and fires were reported, with crew feared lost and some crew members escaping.
A local cafe reports a bean shortage impacting daily brews. Staff advise customers to pre-order and visit early to secure blends. Managers emphasize quality will return as suppliers restock and production resumes. Local roasters collaborate to ease demand and support community caffeine needs.
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