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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
4
Theodore Roosevelt spoke in Detroit urging universal military service through universal training and an end to pork barrel defense. He denounced hyphenated Americanism and warned that America must prepare fully or risk disaster, criticizing the Wilson era for inaction and urging strong national conviction in right and wrong.
Lawrence Kansas Professor W A Whitaker head of the state department of industrial research says Kansas could supply chlorine gas for war using salt beds and plants at Hutchinson and Lyons. He notes war aims justify use of gases as a means to defeat the enemy and shorten suffering, while warning the weapon must be controlled.
Washington May 20 republicans in Chicago debate preparedness and related issues shaping the party platform. factions differ over army size national guard and Americanism with likely difficulty in uniting diverse views into a single plank. officials expect a tough task even more so than tariff discussions.
Washington officials predicted swift passage of a naval building plan after the House naval committee abandoned the five battleship program. The Senate plan restores battleships later, totaling a record $240 million for 1917 including five battle cruisers, potential 35 knot scout cruisers, and multiple destroyers and submarines. Secretary Daniels defended the compromise, noting it aims to match other world powers and balance capital ships between dreadnoughts and battle cruisers.
Washington reports a large appropriation in the sundry civil bill for the Rock Inland arsenal headed to expand munitions capacity. The measures include 500000 for field artillery ammo facilities and 1200000 upon completion, with the arsenal in Representative Clyde Tavenner’s district. Tavenner has faced criticism over pork barrel spending and recent district requests.
New York May 20 Men of prominence from various parts of the country discussed at a meeting of the academy of political science the question of compulsory and voluntary military training for national defense Dr Theodore A Christen of Cincinnati formerly an officer in the Swiss army declared that the mobilization of the Swiss army in August 1914 in its total strength of 300 000 men or 9 per cent of the country s population would correspond to 9 000 000 for the same proportion in this country carried through in 48 hours and was such a success that it saved Switzerland from the fate of Belgium He added Swiss preparedness has been going since 1895 and has been no menace to Swiss liberty and individual rights John P White president of the United Mine Workers of America sent a paper read before the academy He dwelt on military training from the stand point of organized labor The proposal to establish compulsory military service in this country is the saddest and most abject surrender of American ideals ever enacted He urged labor to support industrial freedom abolish privilege give workers a voice in determining wages and conditions and with that voice a responsibility to preserve the things we love in war Let us keep up our navy maintain the science of arms through a small expert army overhaul the military establishment plan for quick mobilization of men munitions and supplies Regard present forces so enlargement can occur without endangering democratic ideals Labor will oppose any large extension while the army and navy are ruled by a class and caste
New York May 20 News reports a sharp rally in Reading company shares with common stock climbing to a new high of 106 1/2 after 11 am. Yesterday's close was 99 1/2 with a seven point rise, and second preferred at 61. Large banking buyers absorbed blocks of 1000 to 3000 shares as rail listed stocks rose, led by Baltimore Ohio and New York Central due to Reading holdings. Pacifica Erie Western Maryland Grangers and others gained, with total early volume about 400 000 shares and Reading contributing roughly 40 percent of the day’s activity.
Mrs Priscilla C Dodd widow of Gen Levi A Dodd and the only woman who witnessed Mrs Maury E Surratt's 1865 hanging in Washington died in Pittsburgh at age 83. General Dodd was on duty in Washington when the execution occurred and his wife viewed it secretly.
In Shanghai last night General Chen Chi-Net a high official of the Chinese revolutionary party was killed. Three alleged Yuan Shi Kai supporters carried out the attack two suspects were captured and the Chinese Republic association was advised today.
Delegates from across the United States attend the opening of the annual meeting of Harvard social clubs in Pittabureha. The session gathers representatives to discuss club activities and national cooperation.
Paris reports Austro Hungarian forces assembling one hundred fifty steamers at Fiume to move troops munitions and supplies to Durazzo Albania under fleet protection. Austrian advances along Roverto front continue with strong artillery and rising prisoner counts while Italian counter strokes intensify in the Luan valley and Col Di Lamna district in a costly back and forth.
Corporal Kiffen Rockwell of Atlanta in the American flying squadron attacked a German aeroplane near Hartmann's Wellerkopf. The enemy aircraft was brought down in flames.
London dispatch from Amsterdam reports a general shakeup in the German cabinet with Herr von Rathenau set to succeed Dr. Karl Helfferich as imperial treasurer, who is slated for a new post.
Atlantic City May 19 The 128th general assembly adopts a plan for an interdenominational evangelistic organization to coordinate revivals nationwide under Presbyterian oversight. Evangelists will join a unified committee, be assigned to districts, and work with the federal Council of Churches of Christ in America. Descriptions note reduced revival fund-raising and a lay board selection across denominations.
In Christiania Norway the government pushes compulsory arbitration to avert a lockout announced by the metal workers union. If enacted June 3 the lockout may paralyze industries nationwide, provoking a severe national crisis and potential industrial conflict.
Paris reports renewed heavy fighting on the Verdun front as two German divisions attacked Avocourt wood and Hill 204 west of the Meuse. The German push gained a footing near Hill 287 but failed to retake Fort Hill 204. Infantry combat remained west of the Meuse and in the Woëvre. Germany claimed French trenches along the Haucourt Fine road were captured with 9 officers and 120 men taken prisoner. Sub-Lieutenant Navarre, famed French aviator, claimed his tenth victory in the Argonne.
Washington May 19 Friends of former President Taft dispute reports that Taft endorsement of Hughes would harm Hughes among Roosevelt and progressive leaders. Taft supporters say he did not endorse Hughes and refrained from doing so due to other candidates owed consideration.
In Saratoga Springs on May 20 the Methodist general conference resumed balloting for the remaining three bishops. Adna W. Leonard of Seattle was chosen on the 10th ballot, age 41, son of the late Rev. Adna B. Leonard. Matt. S. Hughes of Pasadena was elected on the 12th ballot with 49 votes beyond the needed threshold. Charles E. Locke of Los Angeles withdrew before the 12th ballot.
In Waukegan Illinois May 1 jury venire resumed in Will H Orpet trial for the murder of Mariun Lambert a Lake Forest high school student The defense hinges on a letter said to be written by Miss Lambert threatening death by her own action The prosecution holds a note by Groet urging Reninet to act desperate until arrival as key context
King Christian underwent an abdominal operation lasting about an hour under general anesthesia. The Copenhagen procedure, reported via London, followed an intestinal trouble similar to a prior condition that required surgery.
Washington reports Germany will make no reply to the last American note on the submarine controversy. Berlin confidential advices indicate Germany acquiesced to U S stance and see no further friction unless the Wolfe von Igel case influences relations. Bernstorff seeks von Igel papers, which the State Department has refused to return.
Washington reports indicate President Wilson will soon move toward peace in Europe. He will address the League to Enforce Peace next week and weighs mediation steps amid German food shortages and Vatican diplomacy. Officials note he seeks a broadly supported proposal and has gathered all prior statements on the subject.
In Nish Serbia huge supplies of medicines once shipped by Italians to Berba and found by Bulgarians recently were declared badly adulterated. Five hundred quinine tablets contained no quinine and other medicines had little more than magnesia and chalk. Bulgarian doctors condemned the entire lot and forbade use by Bulgars.
German and Austrian submarines have sunk hostile ships totaling 671000 tons since January 3 and through April, the Overseas News Agency said today. About 76000 tons of cork are needed to aid bottling trades in the British Isles.
Berlin dispatches to the Overton News agency state that survivors of the Cymric, which sank May 9, said at Liverpool the ship’s sinking was caused by boiler explosion. A gasoline tractor invention is noted for clearing ground of young timber despite dense matting.
In Chicago on May 20 the local Republican committee began shaping platform planks including nationalism militarism and a tariff to protect U S industries. Elihu Root is noted as the East's favored presidential candidate with debate over a Western nominee if he falters. Roosevelt and Hughes are discussed for first ballot chances while Progressive leaders plan their Chicago convention with seats and tickets under scrutiny. The New York Press cites Senator Cummins as a strong nominee prospect attracting old guard and progressive support alike.
Reports from Chihuahua state claim Francisco Villa operates south of Parral under an alias Augustin Garcia. A 200 man bandit force is said to have gathered near Boras and is causing numerous depredations. Colonels Sibley and Bibley pursue with cavalry, plans uncertain for cross-border operations or river patrols in His Bend and Grande areas.
Berlin reports Krupp plans a large cannon factory on about 700 acres near Munich. The land purchase was made recently and the new plant will produce arms for Germany and its allies.
In a Washington dispatch dated May 18, Cummins expresses confidence that Oregon will carry the water issue. The telegram mentions a started call and a pledge to stop the Iowa proposal.
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