22 May 1915
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
1
The jury found for Theodore Roosevelt in the Barnes libel case after a long trial in Syracuse. Roosevelt, greeted by a crowd, thanked the jurors and declared he would work for the public good, while Barnes’s counsel announced an appeal.
In a lengthy statement Mr Barnes denies collusion with Tammany Hall or Democratic agents in the libel case involving Mr Roosevelt. He says he acted to lead the state Republican committee at the request of its members and asserts no machine influencing nominations. The verdict faces appeal as legal questions dominate and a higher court will decide. A separate note mentions a mail order catalog as a trivial aside.
Fragmentary World War II era report cites proclamations to Halil and Mary forces, royal speeches, and military actions. It notes Austrian interference in supplies, German forebearances, and a British vessel Glenholm incident with a jury verdict on crew safety. An onlookers statement from a foreman discusses jury decisions and political views.
Troops clash along the eastern line with heavy fighting reported for control near Ypres and the Somme. Russian and Austro German forces engage along multiple fronts as Allied and Central powers push for gains and chart casualties.
Petrograd reports from headquarters staff of the Russian army in the Caucasus that Turkish attempts to offensive along the Black Sea coast have been repulsed. In the Ults region outposts engaged and nine Turkish troops occupied Seraiwan and Bashkaleh before retreating toward Bytis and the south.
Associated Press reports from Kansas City May 22 that President Hadley of Yale and ex president Taft urged unity and reform. Hadley warned the nation risks inviting war with unpreparedness while Taft urged Republicans to rally Progressives and back a strong federal program. both emphasized American unity over party politics.
At a Washington hearing Rockefeller refused to confirm authorship of statements about cooperating with union leaders for industrial peace in Colorado. Chairman Walsh pressed on Ivy Lee and the open shop concept, with Rockefeller defining open shop as employment based on merit regardless of union membership.
Washington insiders report the United States pauses the planned expedition of American cargoes amid London’s hazy stance on restrictions. State Department officials note British efforts to curb movement of American goods amid the German blockade, affecting shipments scheduled June through March.
Reports from Trieste say the Italian city faces extreme distress as corn meal and bread run short. People struggle to obtain funds and basic rations amid shortages on the Italian front.
Index of today's paper highlights several items across sections. It notes bills on liquor, a Paine camp, and assets of a society, with school, war orders, church notices, and a peace conference referenced among the stories and sports pages.
Miss Blanche Poyson, billed as the largest policewoman in the United States, governs Toyland Grown Up at the Panama-Pacific Exposition Zone. She stands 6 feet 4 inches, weighs 2725 pounds, and leads crowds of thousands with a dignified, efficient presence. The area, costing 355000 dollars and spanning 14 acres, features giant toys and a friendly trio of midgets as companions.
A dynamite explosion in a car aimed at recovering a drowned boy's body killed ten and injured more as rescuers tried to reach Onondaga Creek near Syracuse. Dozens of bystanders aided bystanders carried the injured to hospitals while scattered bodies were found at distances from the wreck.
A special church council in Green Bay reports Rev. Francis Ankrum will sever ties with the Tepeers Congregational church and depart. Dr. Favilie of Appleton and Rev. Mr. Stalph will lead temporarily until a new minister is found as strained relations linger for two years and trustees are urged to resign to restore harmony.
Dispatches report Mexico City facing food shortages with corn misdistribution causing a failed attempt to feed about 3,900 people. About 230 fainted during the crush and several demonstrations followed the incident.
In New York the United Hatters of North America voted not to raise a fund to satisfy the 3285,000 judgment confirmed by the Supreme Court against Loewe & Co. hat manufacturers of Lunnbury Connecticut and members of the union.
Swiss authorities consider forming an import trust modeled on the Dutch system to oversee raw material imports. A board would control imports with assurances that the trust cannot be exploited by belligerent powers.
A list of the dead grows as bodies are recovered from the wreckage. Up to 5 o'clock this afternoon officials had recovered several victims from the debris of the frightful train wreck. The scene showed strewn wreckage and ongoing recovery efforts as authorities identified more victims.
The committee presented a report urging rejection of secular Sabbath fees and civil-life distractions. The General Assembly voted to commend President Wilson, acknowledging the nation’s wisdom and progress in these times.
A May conference at Premier Asquith’s residence discussed cabinet members and possible nominees. The Prime Minister aims to present a list of principal portfolio holders to King George later in the year, though it is unclear if announcements will precede filling minor offices.
Paris and Geneva dispatches report Austrians and Germans concentrat ing forces with heavy artillery along the upper Adige and near Meran as Italy massed troops. King Victor Emmanuel urged mobilization and a royal proclamation to rally citizens. Marconi sails to join Italy’s army amid rising conflict with Austria-Hungary.
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