Executions Strike Irish Rebels as Birrell Resigns
Dublin reports say Patrick Pearse and James Connolly, leaders of the Irish rebellion, were executed after a rapid court martial. Sir Augustine Birrell resigned as Chief Secretary, with more officials expected to step down. Proclamations signed by rebels tied to the Irish republic were cited, and passports found among prisoners indicated broader leadership.
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House of Commetts
Ireland
Hess”Tine Birrell
Prewier Asquith
Revels
Dublin
Roger Casement
Tower of London
Casements
Pearce
Connolly
Clarke
Thomas Maceph
Elent
Marual F
England
Birrell
House of Commons
News- Bone
Linn Welners
Binet
Siratthew Nathan
Birrells
Friend
Jenetr
London
Irish Re Jepublic
Army of the
Board of Education
Lord Heutenant
Jastj! Bay
Birreli
Sonnentae
Boswell
Johnson
Belfast
Associated Press
War Front and Dublin Turmoil Amid Verdun and Sotina
Reports from Verdun and near the Meuse describe heavy artillery duels and gas shells as German and French forces exchange advances. Dublin reports about 3 million dollars in damage from disturbances and notes Ireland's unrest and Sinn Fein actions at Galway. Berlin says the German reply to the US note on submarine warfare is drafted, while Spanish telegrams note a submarine sinking a 1011 ton steamer.
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Verdana
Ubedr Artillers
Meuse
Paris
Verdum
Dublin
Damere
Iceland
Ublin
Ained
Berlin
Spain
Winifreds
Sofia
Bulgaria
Hintich Government Member Foresees Peace Soon
A Hintich government member in New York indicated private conversations suggest peace within months. Market observers note approaching negotiations may keep steel prices steady as the talks appear near.
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Hintich
Pr United Preesy
New York
X.Y. Ma
Export Trade Is Urged By Federal Trade Commission
Washington May 13 The Federal Trade Commission urges congress to enact declaratory and permissive legislation to encourage export trade. The report finds doubt about antitrust law applicability blocks concerted action among American producers in foreign markets and seeks to remove barriers to expansion of exports.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Exhibit B arrives in Chicago in perjury case
Jessie Ryan, described as a belle of Ontario woods, was brought to Chicago by the state's attorney in a perjury case against Mrs. Dollie Matters of Arcola. Exhibit A is the baby the state contests as the child of Ontario Mrs Matters. Miss Ryan seeks the return of her baby. Food jurors were tentatively selected for Mrs. Matters trial.
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Yey United Press
Chicago
Ill
Jessie Ryan
Abelle
The
Ontario Woods
Attormer
Dollie Ledgerwood Matters
Arcola, Jr
Ontario
Matters
Twenty Five Die in May Day Riots Across German Cities
A Geneva dispatch reports two killed and twenty one wounded in May Day unrest in Leipsic where women allegedly pillaged shops before police intervened. Disturbances also hit Pottsdamer Platz in Berlin with crowds demanding peace, while Munich Kiel and Chemnitz saw similar activity.
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Getchany
Richiex Om
London
Geneva
Rett
Leipsic
Exchange Telegraph
Pottsdarmer Place
Berta
Munich
Kiel
Chemnitz
District Attorney Rules Against Abolishing Milwaukee County School
Milwauke County District Attorney WL CC Zabe] states it would be illegal for the new county board of administration to abolish the Milwaukee county school of agriculture. At a board meeting two of five members argued the institution is too costly for the county.
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Milwauke County
Miwaukee
WL CC. Zabe
Ilegal
County Board of Administration
Milwaukee County School of Agriculture
Striking Workers Clash With Police in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh area of Pennsylvania the International Harvester plant and Westinghouse sites faced clashes as state troops moved to restore order. Riots injured two and drew thousands into Braddock and East Pittsburgh while authorities mobilized cavalry and infantry to guard plants and deter further violence.
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Associated Press
Chicage
Pittsburg
Westinghouse
Patrick Gilday
Pennsylvania Bureau of Mediation and Arbitration
East Pittsburg
Braddock
Edgar Thuwson
R. B. Rahrn
Josenh X Nysecic
Rahrn
Nysecie
Turtleko
Monongahela
Pinsburz
Sheridan
Tyrone
Steel Corporation
Thin Valley
McKees
Harrisburg
Lungburn
Gov. M | Brawbauch
Edgar- Thomson
Briddeck
Thirteenth Street
Turtle Creek
Gailxs
United Press
Trsburs
East Pitteburs
McKee Rock
Pressed Steel Car Company
John P. Wood
Philadelphias
Falir
Shady Side
Swissvale
Tre
Striker
Pitsburg
State Board of Mediation and Conc
Carnegie
Edgar Thomson
Care Inegie Steel Company
Congress Debates Rivers Flood Control and Nomination Battles
The foreign relations panel sent the flood control and river improvement measures for Mississippi and Sacramento rivers to a delayed fate. Judiciary reopens Brandeis Supreme Court bid while Tillman publicizes Rear Admiral Fiske’s letter opposing Secretary Daniels. House debates rural credits as a flood threat looms over river safety. Nine suspects face hearings over deaths at the Thomson plant tied to riot gun violence.
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Foreign Relations Committee
Commerce Committee
Rej
New York
Tillman
Mairal Fiske
Senate
Methodists Indict Wilson Resolution At Conference
A resolution by Rev James W Anderson urging temperance action was submitted at the Methodist General Conference in Saratoga Springs and referred to committee. Missouri delegates supported the move while Bishop John W Hamilton presided. Also noted were resignations of Rev Dr George P Mains and Rev Dr Levi Gilbert amid internal church disputes.
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Associated Pr
Saratoga Springs
Vanquets
White House
Methodist General
James W. Anderson
Uregunste
Committee On
Temperance
Anderson
Missouri
John W. Hamilton
Boston
George P. Mains
Methodist Book Concern
Mains
New Jersey
Levi Gilbert
Cincinnati
Western Christian Advocate
Barber's Chair Killing Shocks Kansas City
Kansas City barber shop killing leaves Herman dead and Pitts sought after a quarrel over shaving at the Washington hotel. Police search a razor assailant as witnesses recount a violent confrontation and a fatal throat wound. Pitts, a tailor, allegedly attacked before fleeing.
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Kansas City
Simin
United Press
Hermanis
Washington Hotel
Pitts
Washington
Appointment of Roessler as special investigator hinted
W A i Oscar Roessler E E likely named as special investigator for the state board of control to succeed the late Charles N Snever Joe Fort Atkinson. Officials say no permanent election to the position until all board employees and heads of charitable and penal institutions are elected in June.
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Charles N. Snever
Joe Fort Atkinson
Snevers
Figessier
Board of Control
Roessler i
Devidson
Per
Republicans Win Large Pluralities in California Returns
United Press dispatch from San Francisco reports early returns from 2 423 of 4 547 precincts show regular Republicans elect delegates to the Chicago convention by more than 25 990 votes. Republican Chairman Francis Keesing cites a 40 point plurality as United Republicans Progr candidates lose to Democrats pledged to back President Wilson.
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United Presss
San Francises
Cali
Chicago
Francis Keesing
United Republicans
Wilson
Conscription Bill Debated in House of Commons
Premier Asquith introduced the government proposal for compulsory military service in the House of Commons. The bill would take effect a month after passage, with provisions for a reserve army and the government assigning men to industrial service as needed.
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House of Comby
Asquith
United Press Iendon
House of Commons
Oni
Cleveland street car workers vote on strike tonight
Cleveland reports 2500 street car employees will vote tonight to decide whether to strike or accept counter proposals after a deadlock over one cent an hour raises and improved working conditions.
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Cleveland
United Press
No Action on Brandeis Nomination Delayed Again
In Washington on May 3 the Senate Judiciary Committee postponed any action on the nomination of Louis D. Brandeis to the Supreme Court. The delay extends the consideration period as the committee reviews the candidate.
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Brandeis
Taited Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Judiciary Committee
Levis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Telegraph Link Joins Oshkosh and Milwaukee News Network
A new telegraph connection runs from Oshkosh to Milwaukee via the Carthage building, enabling the United Press to distribute a braced wire service to The Northwestern. The establishment promises faster, broader news coverage comparable to major city papers.
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Carthage
Western
Oshkosh
Milwaukee
United Press
Northwestern
Associ Western
Troops Edge Toward Mexican Border Pause
Tentative agreement reached between Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott and Gen. Obregon to gradually retire American forces from Mexico. Conference ends in good humor with no talk of details. Both sides optimistic as Washington awaits official word.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Hugh J. Scott
United States Army
Obregon
Mexico
Afexico City
Washington
Generez Obregon
Defacto
3Iaj
Hugh L. Scott
General Scott
General Obregon
Mexico City
Washingion
Alvaro Obregon
Washington, D. C
State
War Department
Pershing
Nun dies at Fond du Lac after long illness
Ste. Mother Mo Antuta, superior general of the Sisters of St. Agnes, died in Fond du Lac Wisconsin after an eight months illness. She was born January 1833. During her leadership a new hospital was built at Hays Kansas and an extension added to the hospital costing $100,900.
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M. Antonis
St. Agnes
Food du Lac
Wis
Ste
Mo Antuta
Sisters of St. Agnes Ine Lye Ig
Hays
Kan
Fiske Letter Published in Senate Clash Over Navy record
Washington May 2 Admiral Bradley A Fiske charges that Secretary Daniels hid a letter and Tillman demands publication to show malice and vanity in the naval dispute. Senator Reed defends Fiske asserting Daniels has hidden no facts and condemns the alleged suppression.
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Semmter Tillman
Daniele
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Bradley A. Fiske
Te Akins
Daniels
Fiske
Department of the
State of
Navy
Tillman
Naval Committee
Tilhman
Secretary of the Navy
Senator Tillman
Ledge
Admiral Fiske
Fissa
Senate
Marshfield Employers Favor Guard Tax Relief During Training
Special to never west in Marshfeld Wisconsin reports principal corporations in Marshfield employing workers have approved exemption for iron workers enlisted in the guard during annual training periods. They will also reimburse employees the difference between state daily pay and regular wages for the period of service.
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Marshfeld
Wis
Marshfield
Orlando Holway
Wisconsin National Snard
Police Captain Accused In Grand Jury Indictments
Minneapolis grand jury indicts Police Captain Al Weare and former proprietor Arikar Rowe on bribery charges. Weare allegedly accepted a bribe of 198 from Rowe after a fake hotel raid and again after Rowe testified in a murder trial. Rowe appeared voluntarily with the second indictment.
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Grand Jery
Minneapolis Tecuses
Associatiod Press
Minn
AL Weare
Peach
Fatal Hoisting Accident at Wallace Tractor Plant
Special to The Northwestern from Racine Wisconsin May 3 A steel spike from a shattered pulley broke under strain while hoisting an engine at the Wallace Tractor Company plant killing Stephen Mand age thirty nine. He died before ambulance reached the scene.
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Racine, Wis
Wallace Tractor Company
Stephen Mand
Murder Suspect Fowler Hangs Self in County Jail Cell
Fowler accused of murdering Fy olph Walvig of Beini died by suicide in his jail cell this afternoon by hanging. He tore blankets in his cell, was found by an attendant, and had previously implicated Reynolds of Beloit. Fowler had faced a purchase dispute over a $399 auto and hinted Reynolds killed Walvig.
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Fowler
Olph Walvig
Beini
Reynolds
Beloit
Walvig
Janes
Wariig
Tech
Girt
Lkaves
Soo Train Hits Auto In Dockyard Section
A northbound Soo Line train struck a delivery truck from Robert Luiz at the corner of Maarr and Tring streets, causing minor damage to the truck and its truck’s elevator mechanism. The grocer aboard the truck was not injured.
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Robert Luiz
Soo
3 Comer Maarr. Company
Tuvsy Street
Tring
Exiards
T He Ogni
Rasreza
Taz
le Wee SackiIng Nat
Burglars Strike LA Crosse Homes and Cemetery
Robbers escaped with jewelry valued at 7,090 dollars from two homes of Mrs Jessel Holwar and Cel Fo Capetana and damaged the Catholic cemetery poor box. Authorities believe they fled by a launch and are currently missing.
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Jessel ‘Holwar
Cel Fo A. Capetana
Berlin Reply to Wilson Seen as Submarine Policy Change
Berlin announces new definite submarine instructions to war commanders. Washington weighs if Berlin will meet Wilson’s demand to end unrestricted sinking. US officials cite German timing and lack of Gerard reports as delaying factors. Local forecast notes fair to cloudy conditions with temperatures around 36.
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Washington
Berlin
Kaiser WI
Wilson
Finn
Assiviateld Press
Seriin
Associated Press
Sayville
Amer Ican
Germany
Gerrard Rave
United States
Gerard
State Department
iGerard
William
Grand
Bernstorfy
United Press
Washington, D. C
von Bernstorff
Washinsion
Sumauthoritier
Io Abbassetes
Amis
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Patrick H." Pearse
Jaen Connelly
Irish Republican Army
August Birrell
Ine
Vity
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Sinn Fein
Gally
Mae
Amd
Althulgh
Ptushberg
Tertie Creek
Menenwabkela Valless
Hall
McNamara
Juan Vargo
Michael Hisiilka
Thomson
Methodists
Faelt Foard
Nnth
Oscar Roessler
Jeferson
Sonry
Regula
Obregos
Scott
Rew
Villa
Cartnasa
Nun
Fond DU Lac
Piercen
Stephen Wand Iz
Racine
Archie Fowler
Killise
Rhedelyh Walvix
Latz
LA Crosse
Severn
Maarwrr and
Failk
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