Germany Presses Submarine War Question in Note
German government states that enemy and neutral ships in war zones shall not be sunk without warning and life saving efforts. Berlin claims Britain ignored laws of war and urges U S pressure to restore freedom of seas. Washington says no decision before official text is studied. cabinet silent on next steps. West of the Meuse Germans press French positions near Hill 804 at Verdun.
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Compulsion Wins Sweeping House Majority in UK Vote
London May 4 The house of commons passed the second reading of a military service bill for immediate general conscription by a large margin 328 to 36. Lloyd George argued for the bill while Sir John Simon warned of hardship with little gain. Labour's Henderson defended government aims.
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David Lloyd George
Liberal Party
John Simon
Home Secretary
Rener
Great Britain
Lloyd George
England
Arthur Henderson
Board of Education
Laborites
Supreme Court docket opens with Hyndman presiding
Twelve cases set for next Supreme Court session to open Tuesday with Justice Hyndman. Possible addition of L N Laidlaw vs American Central Insurance et al concerning Dunmore Hotel fire. Lawyers Begg McLarty Evans for defendants. Laidlaw firm for plaintiff.
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American Central Insurance
Dunmore
District Court Dockets Show Mixed Outcomes
Judge Greene disposed of several small district court cases. Talia Johnston sought 325 damages from the city for a broken wrist after a sidewalk fall. a non suit motion was argued on lack of evidence of city knowledge or negligence. Mulligan vs Fefferman awarded 150 rent and 13 for repairs. Continental Oil vs Christie Bros awarded 346.61. Gillespie vs Smith awarded 21.87. Pearcoxa Land suit dismissed after non appearance. Rae vs Dawson awarded 32.85 in full.
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Talia Johnston
W. J. O'Neal
Hannan
Pearcova
Rae
C Dawson
French repulse main assault on Somme trenches
The afternoon report says German attempts along the front were repulsed except in a few trench points. An assault on Cappy south of the Somme failed. East of the Meuse artillery was intermittent while French forces held newly captured Le Mort Homme. For readers: page 8 continues.
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Four Rebel Prisoners Shot in Dublin Court Martial
Dublin reports four rebel prisoners Joseph Plunkett Edward Daly Michael O Hannehan and William Pearce were shot after death sentences were confirmed. Fifteen others were commuted to ten years penal servitude and two more to prison terms. One prisoner John McGarry moved from death to eight years as authorities continue to seize arms.
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Joseph Plunkett
Edward Daly
Michael Ollanrahan
William Pearce
Michael O'Hannehan
Thos, Beyan
Thomas Walsh
Finian Lynch
Michael Mervyn
Dennis O'Callaghan
P. L. Sweeney
Patrick McNestry
Peter Clancy
William Sabin
George Irvine
John Doherty
J. J Walsh
James McLion
J. J. Reid
John Williams
John McGarry
Bi lingual question rises in House in Ottawa report
Ottawa reports the bi lingual issue will be raised in parliament next week initiated by M P Paul Lamarche for Nicolet. The resolution warns that narrow interpretation of the British North America Act affects minority language rights and urges just use of funds and religious support for minorities. The note notes debate Tuesday in the Commons and mentions other items in brief.
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Paul & Lamarche
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Nicolet
Lamarche
Great Britain
Commons
Freight truckers strike continues in Calgary
May 5 Calgary reports show thirty freight truckers still on strike with no settlement in sight. The company claims replacements are ready while the workers insist only five or six are at work and charges of hiring aliens are denied. Dominion Fair Wage officer F. EK Harrison arrived to review the dispute.
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Checkers
F. EK. Harrison
Dominion Fair Wage
Bid Receives Single Offer on Irvine Hotel Foreclosure
Deputy Sheriff John Benson announced the Golden West Hotel in Irvine was offered for sale at the courthouse. One bid was received with a reserve of $9400, and foreclosure proceedings will commence.
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Golden West
Irvine
Court House
Wall Street Nervous as Trade Lags and Marine Prices Slip
New York stocks opened dull with light dealings and uncertain sentiment amid U S Britain tensions. Early price moves showed firmness before Mercantile Marine shares fell, dragging the market lower as investors reacted to proposed readjustment plans from the preferred shareholders protective committee.
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Ugt
Casement Trial Set in London Within Fortnight
The Casement trial will occur in London within a fort night before three or five judges and a jury. Baron Reading, the Lord Chief Justice, will likely preside. The Attorney General will lead the prosecution. Casement has asked Edward Carson to defend him, but Carson is unlikely to accept.
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Sir Roger Casement
Baron Reading
England
Roger
Sir Edward Carson
Carson
Zeppelin Destroyed Off Schleswig Coast by British Squadron
London reports a Zeppelin was destroyed Thursday by a British fighter cruiser squadron off the Schleswig coast. The official government announcement says the airship was brought down during actions near the coast.
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Schleswig
Strike settled at Fort William four plants reopen
Elevator workers return to four Fort William plants after a settlement with employers and officials. Workers report satisfaction with the agreement though employers say wages have not been saved. The strikers resume duties this morning as details of the deal emerge.
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