Ireland rebels executed after court martial verdicts
Patrick Pearse and James Connolly were among those shot after a court martial in London following the uprising. Sir Roger Casement faces expeditious trial while Augustine Birrell resigns as Ireland chief secretary admitting error. Thomas J. Clark and Thomas MacDonagh also executed. three other signers receive three years in prison.
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Patrick E. Pearse
Ireland
James Connolly
Irish Republican Army
Thomas J. Clark
Thomas MacDonagh
Asquith
House of Commons
Lorimer Acquitted in Not Guilty Verdict After Six Hours
Chicago jury finds William Lorimer not guilty on all charges related to the LaSalle Street bank and its failure. Verdicts on conspiracy to defraud and embeddement are same. crowd cheers as Lorimer speaks, pledging to repay all creditors from earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Lorimer
Lorimer
LaSalle Street Bank
Jose
Packers Found Guilty in Federal Packings Case
Chicago Swift & Co. packers were found guilty by a jury in federal court on all twenty nine counts of the indictment charging violations of interstate commerce laws. The government alleged shipping less than carload lots to Michigan at railway rates. Militia Reserve in Favor. Washington DC reorganization and federalization of the National Guard proposed by the house would create a militia reserve of about 400000 men, tentatively agreed upon by conference committee. Shields Measure Indorsed. Washington DC supporters of the Shields water power bill won early approval as the national conservation congress adopted a majority committee report in favor. Exports from Philadelphia valued near 30000000 in April, up 20000000 from last year. Draft bill passed its first reading in London with cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago—Swift &Co
Michigan
Washington, D. C
National Guard
House
Congress
National Conservation Congress
Militia Regulates Streets in East Pittsburgh and Braddock
National Guard detachments patrolled the strike zones in East Pittsburgh and Braddock on May 2 under martial law like conditions. No disorder was reported as patrols maintained order in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Braddock
Pennsylvania National Guard
Berlin-A Telegram Denies Separate Power Plot
A Sofia issued official telegram says reports that ul gatia was attempting to arrange 2 2ep erate power are untrue. The message counters recent circulation of the claim and defends Berlin A as not pursuing such actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sofia
Ulgatia
Two Killed in Braddock Riot at Edgar Thomson Works
District Attorney plans deportation of all foreigners connected with the trouble after a riot at the Edgar Thomson works of Carnegie Steel in Braddock. Two foreigners were killed and others wounded as deputies and plant guards battled rioters, with snipers targeting lawmen and women joining the clash. State constabulary restored order as 3200 transit workers ratified a wage deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Yitgar Thomson Works
Cammegie Steel Company
Braddock
R. HH. Jackson
Bradgock
Itankis
Edgar Thomson Works
Thirteenth Street
Ster
State Constabulary
Pittsburgh Reil Wars
French Gain at Verdun in Night Assaults
Paris reports a strong French attack southeast of Fort Douaumont near Verdun capturing a first line German trench about 500 meters long and taking 700 prisoners. Artillery activity persisted west of the Meuse from Avecourt to Dead Man's Hill with gains on Dead Man's Hill sector and repulsed French assaults elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Fort Douaumont
Verdun
War Office
Meuse
Avecourt
Berlin
Verdus
Relief ships sunk figure in Belgian aid program
Two vessels under charter by the American commission for the relief of Belgium, the Swedish Fridland and British Hendephall, were sunk within two days. The City of Rochester and the Rio Branco also perished, with one firing causing a loss aboard the City of Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
American Commission For the Relief of
Belgium
Fridland
Hendephall
City of Rochester
Rio Branco
Alaska Strike Settlement Reaches Railway Laborers
A 2000 member strike on the government railway in Alaska ends as the Department of Justice reports an agreement reached. The telegram confirming the settlement was received today in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Waeakington
Alasva
Department of Justice
Horse Thieves Kill Two Men in Wyoming Outbreak
Cheyenne sheriff Frank Roach and rancher Nel Nelson were killed on May 3 near Niex Bleer in southwest Wyoming by two horse thieves who fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Frank Roach
Nel Nelson
Grosse
Southwest
Warships Blown Up As Irish Revolt Ends
London reports British armed yacht Aegusa and mine sweeper Nasturtium struck mines in the Mediterranean and sunk. Officers saved. six missing from Nasturtium. Collier Wandle damaged after submarine clash. Sunk ships City of Lucknow and Hendonhall, cargo wheat to Belgian relief. Insurrection leaders surrender. Dublin Four Courts area recaptured and prisoners total 707 including Countess Markievicz. Truce holds. various towns reported normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
T. EB Walker
Robin W W. Lloyd
Mediterranean
Tyne
Dublin
Hava
Four Courts
Ireland
Felect
Galway
Clare
Wexford
Louth
Royal Irish Constabulary
Sackville Street
Post Office
Markievicz
Enniscorthy
Mot’ Belleys
New Hoss
Gorey
Wicklow
Bagenalstown
Arklow
Carlow
Donlagin
Roosevelt Urges United States to Prepare for Global Role
Col Theodore Roosevelt addresses 1,500 Minis and Chicago lawyers at Hotel La Salle urging universal service and national preparation. He links genuine Americanism to defense, warns against divided loyalty, and says the Monroe Doctrine hinges on a strong American navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Dinois Bar Association
Lincoln
Desertions and Wage Increases Reported Across Areas
From Columbus New Mexico eight cavalrymen deserted their regiment amid a harsh northern Mexico march. In South Bethlehem Pennsylvania Bethlehem Steel announces a ten percent wage rise affecting about 24 000 workers, the third such increase in ten months. In Trenton New Jersey a Yardville Cloth Works explosion kills three and injures eight, believed caused by gasoline fumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
N. M
Mexico
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Steel Company
Trenton
N. J
Yardville
Qil Cloth Works
Steamer Roch aster City and Rio Branco Sunk
A Portuguese or Brazilian news note reports the steamer Rio Branco of 2,248 tons and the Budden steamer Rochester City of 1,239 tons sunk with one life lost in the Rochester City disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenden
Rio Branco
Rochester City
Motion Demands Birrell Resignation in Commons
London May 3 A motion demanding the resignation of August Birrell secretary for Ireland was introduced in parliament but immediate debate was blocked by other business. Prime Minister Asquith said he hoped for an early opportunity to discuss the motion arising from charges Birrell failed to prevent the Dublin revolt though forewarned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Augustina Birrell
Treland
House of Commons
Asquith Nald
Birrell
Coal miners avert strike with tentative contract
New York May 2 The joint and committee of anthracite miners and operators announced a tentative agreement on a new contract. The accord recognizes the United Mine Workers of America and grants an eight hour day with a seven percent increase for contract miners and three percent for day workers, avoiding a strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Mine Workers of America
Granta
Lake ships avoid search rights under Canadian policy
William Livingston president of the Lala Carriers Association said the Canadian government does not intend to exercise the right of search on vessels visiting Canadian lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiil
Dairnit
William Livingston
Lala Carriers’ Association
Canawhian Lake Parte
British Declines U S Request on German Origin Goods
Washington May 4 The British government refused the state department request allowing goods of German origin contracted for before March 14 1808 to pass the blockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington
State Department
U.S. Army to Stay in Mexico Amid Villa Pursuit Policy
President Wilson signals troop withdrawal only after Villa is captured or killed, with General Scott to press Obregon and Carranza for cooperation. Authorities fear Obregon may resist withdrawal and risk war, while Scott uses diplomacy to end the Mexican crisis and keep U.S. soldiers in Mexico until Villa is exterminated.
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Washington
Wilson Willmot
Mexted
Villa
Carranza
Obregon
Confertoca
Scott
el Paso
Juares
United States
Mexico
Parsing
Chihuahua
Catrans
Mouchy
Hia
Lem
Vita
Army Reorganization Sets Peace Strength at 180,000
Senate house conferees reach substantial agreement on military bill staffing for a regular army of 180,000 at peace, with expansion plans to about 250,000 in war strength. The pact, viewed as a win for big army advocates, hinges on remaining bill provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Senate-House
No Freedom for Philippines Independence Clause Passed
Washington May. The House in committee of the whole voted 193 to 151 to strike the provision granting independence to the Philippines in four years. The move was accepted as a leanling defeat for the section ahead of a final vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Philippines
Thid Whas
Wisconsin House Drops Gaylord Contest for Carney Seat
The house voted unanimously to throw out the Gaylord contest for Wisconsin Fourth district and seating William J. Carney as the acting representative. In New York, Justice Shearn set May 22 for the trial of Dr Arthur Warren Waite on charges of poisoning his father-in-law John J Peck of Grand Rapids Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord
Washington
House
Winfred R. Gaylord
Wisconsin
Elections Committee
William J. Carney
Waite
New York
Arthur Warren Waite
Lown
John J. Peck
Grand Rapids
Mich
Justice Shearn
Anpremeé Court
Famous Yacht Sunk by Ming In Mediterranean
London reports the yacht Aegaea once named Erin the Lipton vessel sunk in the Mediterranean by a mine. The admiralty confirms six crewmen perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Aegaea
Admiralty
Mediterranean
Erin
de Thomas Lipton
Humane Sunday Observed Nationwide Animal Kindness Week
May 16 to 20 marked Be Kind to Animals Week with Humane Sunday May 21 observed by hundreds of churches. The American Humane Association of Albany distributes literature and clergy are urged to preach on humane kindness toward children and animals. Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls assist, with parades dog shows lectures and humane literature drives. There are 562 non cruelty societies handling 212 215 children and 2 394 721 animals in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
American- Humane Association of
Albany
N.Y
Hobson City Shows Negro Town Success in Alabama
Hobson City, Alabama, the only largely Negro town in the state, demonstrates solid self governance with debt freedom. Since its 1900 charter, it reports 140 percent population gain, full employment policy, four churches, a 700 member, a 250 pupil school system, stores, utilities, police and sanitation, and home ownership for many residents. The town elected officials govern with a seven councilmen, a mayor, and four officers, including a Black chief of police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ain
Hobson City
United States
Annieton
Nesta
Kilm
Negra
Baltimore Campaign Ends After Eight Weeks In Revival
Baltimore closes its eight week revival led by Ray Bidy Sunday with 96 000 attendees at five services on Easter Sunday. The total raised nears 1 500 000 audience members heard the evangelist and 23 000 trail hitters joined, including 1 842 on the last day, amid hopes the free will offering matches Philadelphia totals. Philadelphia’s tally includes 51 000 and notable sports figures like Home Run Baker and six other New York American League players part of the trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Ray
Beltimore
Philadelphia
Raiders Shoot 1300 Sheep in Mesa-Delta County Range Conflict
In Grand Junction Colorado raiders killed about thirteen hundred sheep owned by R E B Baker amid ongoing clashes between Baker and local cattlemen over range usage. Authorities report the incident as part of wider range disputes in Mesa Delta counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Junction
Colo
Mesa-Delta County
R. E B. Baker
Inspection Orders for Private Vessels in Milas District
Mare Island navy yard received orders directing inspection and survey of all privately owned ships in Milas district that might be available in wartime. The steps aim to assess civilian vessels for potential military use.
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Vallejoyal
Mare Island Navy Yard
Milas Divetrict
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Great Britain
Pearse
Emeraldiste
Union” News Secrice
Roger Casement
Tower of London
Augustine Birrell
Sinn Fein
House of Cowmone
Oreignare
Mintia
Douaumont
A. S
T. BR
Refor Dinois Bar Association
ARMY
U. S. Army
Country
Behind Movement
Societies For Prevention of
Baker
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