Senate Agrees 10 Army Bill Debate Over Irish Policy Criticism
Washington May 18 after a long debate the senate approved a conference report on the army reorganization bill without a roll call. House expected to back the measure and send national defense legislation to the president. The bill sets regular army strength about 211,600 at peace and 260,000 at war plus a federalized national guard of 457,000. Critics assailed British policy and Mexican policy, warnings against a larger army and questioning the guard as a political force. secretary Baker said the White House would begin staff consultations to implement the measure.
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Mexico City
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Wilson
Newak
Austrians Push Offensive On Italian Front
Austrian forces press the offensive on the Italian front and capture multiple positions. An official Vienna statement reports more than 6,000 prisoners taken along with 14 cannons and 17 machine guns.
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Berlin
Sayville
Vienna
Orpet 10 Take Witness Stand in Wisconsin Poisoning Trial
In Waukegan on May 18, 1934, 136 veniremen were examined in the trial of Will Hl Orpet the University of Wisconsin student charged with poisoning his sweetheart Marian Lambert. After three days only four men remained as tentative jurors while Judge Donnelly urged civic duty and noted many veniremen cited opinions causing delays. Orpet sat with his parents as jurors were questioned and awaited the moment his defense would begin.
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Waukegan
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Will Hl. Orpet
University of Wisconsin
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Donnelly
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Disorder marks Chicago strikes
May 18 report details serious disturbances during Chicago strikes. Police say nonunionists were attacked as striking garment workers and sympathizers fought with missiles, injuring several and arresting about a dozen. Two express drivers were beaten. 400 to 500 workers to resume after a Daube, Essenthal and Company settlement, with more firms negotiating.
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Express
Daube, Essenthal and Company
Baltimore Demonstration for National Preparedness Parade
In Baltimore on May 18 a mass public event drew more than 100000 residents and officials including Gov C Warrington and Mayor James H Preston. The parade showcased civic support for national preparedness with diverse groups marching and the municipal band taking part. The display of patriotism featured a large delegation of officials stock brokers lawyers and workers of various backgrounds amid prominent American flags.
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C. Warrington
James H. Preston
Obituary of W. Fisher Former Union Pacific Official
W. Fisher aged 81 died at home after a long illness. At one time he was superintendent of the Mountain Division of the Union Pacific, later general superintendent of the Denver and Rio Grande Park, and finally general manager of the Rock Island lines west of the Missouri River. He passed away on May 18 at his home following a heart ailment.
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Presbyterian Moderators Election Seen Shaking East West Tradition
Delegates at Atlantic City open the Presbyterian church 128th annual session on the steel pier with 2000 delegates electing a moderator. They anticipate the Rev. E. L. McEwen of Pittsburgh as the next leader, which would break the east west rotation tradition for the highest church office.
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Steel Pier
E. L. McEwen
Pittsburgh
Hosiery Makers Seek German Dyes and Trade Protections
In Philadelphia on May 18 the National Association of Hosiery and Underwear Manufacturers urged the State Department to speed shipment of 15,000 tons of aniline dye now available in Germany and asked Congress to revise knit goods trade rules to shield American manufacturers. P Co Withers of Mount Vernon Illinois was elected president of the association.
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State Department
Germany
Congress
National Association of Hosiery and Underwear Manufacturers
P. Co. Withers
Mount Vernon, Ill
Association
Hand Grenades On West Front in WWI Press Release
Berlin dispatch reports Western theater lively hand grenade engagements southwest of Lens and increased artillery activity along the Meuse. French attack on hill 304 repelled under German fire. Aviators active. First Lieut Immelman downed his fifteenth enemy plane west of Dottam. An English aeroplane was defeated near Fournes. two English officers captured unharmed. Eastern theater: nothing new.
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German Papers on Origin of War Discuss British Claims
German newspapers in Berlin report that British foreign secretary Sir Edward Grey merely reiterated points already refuted by Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg. The chancellor had noted Britain’s assurances of neutrality in exchange for neutrality, not a pledge to stay neutral if Germany pursued aggression.
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Sayville
Edward Grey
Overseas
Edward
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Asquith
Germany
Great Britain
Casement and Bailey Committed for Treason Trial
Sir Roger Casement and Daniel J. Bailey were committed for trial on high treason charges connected to the Irish rebellion after a preliminary hearing. The date and court were not announced. Casement gave no statement aside from no, sir, John, while Raney declined to speak. A separate item notes the Burlington railroad wage increase of five percent for all employees effective May.
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Roger Casement
Daniel J. Bailey
Casement
John
Raney
Burlington
Omaha
Nebr
The
Burlington Railroad
Flood Control Measure Passed by House in May Vote
The flood control bill authorizing up to 45 million for the Mississippi and 5.6 million for the Sacramento was approved 180 to 52 in the House. It covers five years, calls for California and local matches, and enables further Army Engineer review of other flood problems. No party split occurred.
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Congress
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Moore
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Obregon denies any expressions on war with Wilson
Mexico City May 18 Gen Alvaro Obregon minister of war denied reports in the United States that he expressed confidence that President Wilson did not contemplate war with Mexico. He said he had made no declaration public or private regarding international relations since leaving El Paso.
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Mexico City
Alvaro Obregon
United States
Wilson
Mexico
Gen. Obregon
el Paso
Ulster sentiment remains unchanged on Home Rule
Dublin May 18 Premier Asquith has reached the conclusion that the old form of government in Ireland has had its day. He plans a future system based on a new framework after consulting many nonofficial voices. Ulster opposition to direct Home Rule may yield to a concerted plan addressing their objections. He will visit Cork to gather further opinions from literary and educational circles.
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Asquith
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Associated Press
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Cark
Taft Lectures on World Peace at Mohonk Conference
William H. Taft spoke at Lake Mohonk on international arbitration as a peace advocate. He urged a global police role at home and abroad, warned against entangling alliances, and noted U S contact with foreign powers from the Philippines to Mexico, stressing caution and realism in policy.
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N.Y
William H. Taft
Mr. Taft
New League
League
United States
Washington
Philippines
Mexico
Torpedo Boat Lost Off Falsterbo
A German torpedo boat was sunk by a mine off Falsterbe Sweden, per Berlingske Tidende from Malmo. All but one crew member were saved.
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Sweden
Berlingske Tidende
Malmo
Republicans at Iowa convention rally for Cummins in Chicago
May 18 Cedar Rapids The Republican state convention met to ratify the statewide primary results and endorse A. B. Cummins for president. A heated moment arose when Robert Healy of Webster County urged Roosevelt. crowd hissed and Healy was booed. Delegates approved Cummins by resolution as four gubernatorial candidates outlined policy.
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Chicago
Robert Healy
Webster County
Roosevelt
A. B. Cummins
Healy
George Cosson
William L. Harding
Harding
Iowa
Cummins
Howard J. Clark
Wilson Wopes For Early Adjournment
President Wilson told congressional callers he is gratified by progress on administration backed legislation and hopes Congress can adjourn early this summer. Representative Eagle of Texas suggested adjournment by Say, while advisers think the program could be completed before the political conventions.
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Wilson
Congress
Representative Eagle
Texas
Girder Breaks Leg of Taylor Workman
May 18 report from Taylor states John Carroll of Palmyra broke a leg while unloading bridge irons for the new Taylor bridge. He was taken to his home in Palmyra in Rh. LL. Neisen’s car.
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Palmyra
Taylor
Pat.myra
British Turks Fire Gunboat and Naval Action Report
London authorities acknowledge Turkish claim of sinking a British monitor following fire from Turkish batteries. German reports recount a Belgian coast engagement with British ships hit by aerial bombs. Austrians advance in Tyrol while Rome disputes some front-line casualties and notes heavy artillery and air operations across France, Belgium, and the Balkans.
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Commons Debate On Air Service In Britain
The House of Commons Wednesday engaged in a debate on air service with Harold Tennant defending and urging a new board led by parinerntary adjutant generals. Andrew Bonar Law pressed for govern ment revision while others criticized current air service inadequacies. The talk ended without a clear conclusion due to the absence of a quorum. Two Mexicans Wounded In Skirmish Near Laredo Texas. Major Langhorne reported to Geo Funston that two Mexicans were wounded in a skirmish near Pino path south of the border. none of the Americans were injured.
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