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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
1
Washington rumors say Associate Justice Hughes has shown willingness to accept a GOP nomination. Taft reportedly favors Hughes and discussed the matter with him, signaling possible swift nomination if the convention endorses him.
Reports from Boquillas say Major Kanghorne and two cavalry troops surrounded the Big Bend raiders about 25 miles from the border, killing six and capturing seventy five. Official word from San Antonio was not yet issued.
Minneapolis hosts an eight day Baptist gathering with thousands of delegates. Governor Burnquist welcomed the delegates as Dean Shailer Mathews of the University of Chicago delivered the opening address. The program covers evangelism, education, missions, seminaries, and church relations with the Southern Baptist conference and Latin America on the docket.
A ranchman reports General Salazar’s small force is unfit and crippled. Salazar agrees to surrender terms if possible. In Texas, Mrs. J Deemer learns her husband is alive after American troopers rescue him from Mexican raiders near Boquillas.
A baby boy was found dead in a large coffee can floating in Wiresteel creek near Mitchell. The coroner's jury ruled the death murder with bloodless clues and no medical care evident. Officials seek leads, offering a reward for the killer.
Sir George Casement and Daniel J. Bailey were committed for trial today on high treason charges arising from participation in the Irish rebellion. The exact trial date and court are to be announced. In London efforts seek a peace solution as Asquith visits Ireland.
Reports detail a naval clash off the Belgian coast with German destroyers withdrawing after a brief engagement. British casualties were none, while French planes bombarded Metz at night. Other items note grenade attacks near Dead Man's Hill, Verdun fighting, and Austrian air raids on a royal train. Russian advances push toward Mosul amid broader Allied and Central Power maneuvers.
President Wilson, in a confidential address to Washington reporters at the National Press Club, discusses three years in the White House, motives guiding his European policy, and America's peace aims. He notes the need to act with global perspective and the difficulty of maintaining moral influence.
John Redmond, leader of the Nationalists, is cited as working toward reconciling opposing factions in the ongoing effort to bridge divides within the movement.
President Wilson told Monsignor Bonzano the United States aims to remain out of war while defending national honor. The exchange with Pope Benedict was kept private as officials noted the talks touched peace in Europe but not directly. Secretary Grew's U S arrival in Washington may bring further messages.
Washington reports that the Senate judiciary committee will act on Louis D. Brandeis nomination to the Supreme Court next Wednesday by unanimous consent. The panel has studied the case for over three months and plans a vote without delay.
A historical remark reflects a leader stating that the United States may face an undesired duty and that the presidency is not about personal whim. He notes he was not elected to act as he pleased and acknowledges a heavy moral burden guiding decisions.
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