15 May 1916
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1916
Page
1
At Frederick Maryland at the close of business on May Ay 946 a notice appears concerning fiscal matters and regulatory actions. The readable fragment hints at a local financial or administrative filing but lacks complete details.
President Poincare in Nancy rejects German peace terms and insists France will impose terms that ensure no revival of war. He states France seeks a peace with guaranteed balance and stability, demands recognition of vanquished enemies, and vows to continue fighting until deliverance for Lorraine refugees and all occupied regions is secured.
In Coatesville Pennsylvania May 15 Mrs George Garnet reports her son William now sixteen has returned after vanishing in 1913. William Wray was arrested in Pittsburgh with the boy as a suspect in the kidnapping. The youth, once claiming to be Wray’s brother, told police a story and gave his true name. Wray and the boy were brought to Coatesville for court. The case traces back to February 1913 when the boy left for school and did not return. Chief Toomey filed the complaint.
The Aero Club of America announces a transcontinental airplane competition with total prizes of about 144000, to aid aerial defense. Ralph Pulitzer of New York donates a trophy for the annual event, and the club will set the official date later in a plan praising aviation progress.
Omaha May 1 a fixed cent wage increase totaling about 800 annually was announced for all machinists employed by the Union Pacific railway. The headline notes a general pay raise affecting the shop workforce in the railroad's Omaha division with implications for wage standards across the line.
Canadian forces survey positions over the mound as they assess enemy activity. Reports indicate cautious advance plans and continued artillery preparation. Units exchange updates with liaison officers amid rugged terrain.
London reports a severe Belgian famine with dogs killed for sustenance as Asquith notes population on short rations. The piece blames German requisitions on native supplies, suggesting relief supplies are barely enough to keep Belgians alive amid strict production controls.
Washington report notes prohibition in seven states since July 1, 1915, yet whisky output for the year ending June 3 rose by about 19,900,000 gallons, totaling roughly 7,500,000 gallons above prior records. Beer use fell by over 45,000,000 gallons, with total beer production for the year about 69,000,000 gallons lower than last year.
London May 15 revival of activity along the western battle front in France is confirmed by authoritative despatches. German thrusts against Anglo French lines are seen as evidence that the Kaiser's command seeks no new weak place for a drive to the channel coast. Verdun fights see French gains and German counterattacks near Hill No 304.
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