Casement Faces Treason Charge In Dublin Court
In London's Bow Street Court Sir Roger Casement and Daniel Bailey faced high treason charges connected to Irish agitation and German plots. Prosecutors alleged Casement conspired to incite rebellion in Ireland, detailing plans for a submarine voyage, rifles from Germany, and promises of money if Ireland rose against Britain.
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Berlin
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Disorders and Trials Highlight Turbulent War Year
A war summary notes sharper fighting on the western front with heavy artillery exchanges near Verdun and the Somme region, plus activity in Flanders. It covers Sir Roger Casement's preliminary examination in London after landing from a German sub, Bailey’s testimony, and Irish volunteer movements amid ongoing conferences in Belfast.
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Ireland
London
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France
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Wax
Herbert Ho Aguith
Belfast
Vigorous Note to England on Mail Seizure Prepared
President Wilson drafts a strong protest to Great Britain over continued mail seizures and censorship. The State Department, citing rising delays and business complaints, plans a new protest. Berlin reports England maintains a strict mail block and intensified censorship hampering Americans and overseas communications.
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Three Mexicans Killed as Americans Battle Bandits at Rubio Ranch
United Press reports at Rubio Ranch near Santa Ysabel three Mexicans were killed and Americans injured when bandits lured and attacked a detachment. Julio Cardenas, a former Villista captain, was among the dead. Americans pursued attackers as they fled toward the corral, with Patton coordinating the defense.
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United Press
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Patton
Juleo Cardenas
Villista
Nigeteen
Jean Fancher
Aude
Eight Die in Dupont Powder Plant Explosion at Repauno
Eight men are reported killed and a dozen injured in a blast at the Dupont Powder plant near Gibbstown New Jersey. Officials could not confirm exact counts until workers are checked, with the explosion demolishing buildings and felt for miles. The blast occurred in a nitrate manufacturing building where dynamite and other high explosives are produced.
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Secret Action on Brandeis in Senate Judiciary Panel
In executive session the Senate Judiciary Committee discussed Justice Brandeis. All members were present as the panel reportedly planned to report a favorable motion and let the full Senate decide the matter.
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Associated Press
D. C
Tonis
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Strike at Cahoon Iron Mines in Baraboo Wisconsin
One hundred miners walked out at Cahoon iron mines Baraboo Wisconsin after rejecting a Saturday night shift cut. The workers demand a reduction of daily hours from six to four and men halted work in protest.
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Baraboo. Wis
Cahoon
Electrician Elmer Rebe Dies After Electrocution
Milwaukee May 15 Elmer Rebe was electrocuted while repairing an electric motor and died en route to the hospital. The accident occurred today as 20 percent volts passed through his body. Special to The Northwestern.
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Milwaukee
Wis
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Today’s Idiotarial Straw Hat Folly
A playful United Press sketch lampoons the straw hat season describing hats as fickle and misused. It mocks wearers who abandon tradition and jokes about hat antics, exaggerating for humorous effect in a lighthearted column.
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United Press
Treason Charge Sparks Lynching Scene at City Square
United Press reports a mob seized and hanged a man charged with treason, then burned him after the rope broke and flames flared. Sheriff H. H. Fleming and others resisted as the mob dragged the suspect toward the tree and city hall, causing a violent, chaotic execution witnessed by bystanders.
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Jenneson
Heicen Seard
Cits Square
Saurévring
Eligareth Fryar
Monroe
H. H. Fleming
Cuures
London
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Washington
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Church Unity Talks Move Forward in United Methodist Reunion
The May 15 discussion at the Methodist general conference backs reuniting the Methodist Episcopal and Methodist Church South factions. The plan seeks a single supreme governing body, extended to other Methodists, with a joint commission of ten ministers and ten laymen to negotiate and report details by the next conference. A two-area structure would include Seoul, Korea, and a new U.S. area.
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States
Seoul
Korea
Taft Testifies as Character Witness in Bank Case
Former president Taft testified as a character witness for Charles Glover, president of Riggs National Bank. Taft described his social ties to Glover and noted Glover's good reputation among Washington acquaintances. Government counsel asked no questions and Taft was excused.
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Krizce Bank
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Washington
Ward Taft
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Riggs National Bank
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Wisconsin Postmasters Nominated in May
President Wilson nominates Frank E. Poll for Almond Henry R. Taylor for Tola and Christian F. A. Mau for West Sauk. The announcements come from Washington on May 15.
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Washington, D. C
Dent Wilson
Wisconsin
Frank E. Poll
Almond
Henry R. Taylor
Tola
Christian F. A. Mau
West Sajen
Jury Duty Looms Over Grpet Trial With Dense Courtroom
Judge Donnelly presides as proceedings begin in a case involving Marian L. Bas cyanide access and the accused. Parents and relatives attend as examination begins at 1 o clock with exclusion rules in force and a packed courtroom at noon.
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Cietist
Peison
Marian L
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Chaotic notice hinting at a domestic tragedy and trial
A scrambled newspaper fragment reports a man named Demetia Monuck visiting church to pray for an ill wife who, upon returning home, is accused of infidelity and a possible chloroform incident. An apparent witness from Madison, Dad, is mentioned amid incomplete details and unrelated chatter.
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Demettia Monuck
Oshkosh Student Hurt in Courtyard Incident
A student at Oshkosh sustains a brain concussion after a fall in a courtyard. The incident occurred May 1 when the individual landed awkwardly and was injured.
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Oshkosh
Fion _Courrete
Mortis Teri
Anzus
Western Union Men Runner Beane Wl Jute Weeree Ty
Fragmentary OCR notes list names and phrases related to Western Union men and a dated event, with unclear context and broken sentences. The readable items reference individuals Ranke Beane and Rehoe among others, but no coherent actions or outcomes emerge.
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Ranque Beane
Contial Ed Cho 4D RATA Evening Weather Summary
Forecast for tonight calls for cooler conditions in central portions with partial cloud cover. Tuesday will be generally cooler in the east, with local observations noting cooler temperatures across the region.
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Hughes Seen Rising Fast as Presidential Candidate
The article argues Justice Charles Evans Hughes is growing stronger as a GOP presidential rival, with Democrats fearing his candidacy. It notes Hughes’s wartime stance, campaign vigor, governorship background, and potential impact on Roosevelt and Taft, amid party faction tensions and anticipated conventions next week.
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