Germany seeks papal mediation for peace amid submarine dispute
Germany seeks U S mediation with Pope Benedict and the King of Spain to convene belligerents for an immediate armistice. Berlin signals readiness for peace talks while stressing Germany's vital interests. Reports note envoy arrivals and Kaiser Wilhelm appealing to the pope to end the war.
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New Merchant Marine Bill Pushed in House
Washington May 8 The revised administration shipping bill was introduced in the House by Karman Alexander of the Merchant Marine committee. Democratic leaders planned swift action after rural credits legislation clears. French bark Maurie Molinez sunk by submarine on May 3. all eight crew escaped.
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Winter wheat crop drop noted in May forecast
Washington May 8 The May crop report from the Agriculture Department projects winter wheat at about 499 280 000 bushels, down from 655 045 000 bushels last year. Harvest area about 33 020 000 acres and May 1 condition at 2.4 percent of a normal indicating 15.9 bushels per acre.
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Northwest Storm Rips Through Minnesota and Midwest
A violent wind storm swept Minnesota, North Dakota, and western Wisconsin causing property damage. A man was killed by lightning at Two Harbors and a Crookston tabernacle was unroofed during services. The LaCrosse baseball park grandstand roof was blown onto a street car injuring several passengers as wire communication was disrupted across the region.
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Sinking of the Cymric Reported in Liner News
London reports the steamship Cymric is sinking after sailing from New York to Liverpool on April 29. The vessel, in government service, carried no passengers on its last voyage.
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General Strike On Railways Of Spain
A general strike on all the Spanish railways was voted today by employees across the country. The government moved to prevent disturbances and ensure traffic is not paralyzed.
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Head of Sinn Fein Organization Held in Dublin
John MacNeill, president of the Sinn Fein volunteers, arrested amid Irish disturbances after disappearing on the day trouble began. He had postponed a volunteers parade and later left his post for an academic professorship. Police court trials continue as services resume in churches.
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8000 Workers Return End Cloak and Suit Strike
New York May 8 officials say 8000 workers will return today easing the cloak and suit makers strike. The current number on strike or locked out stands around 63000 as 73 independent manufacturers resume operations.
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Woman Sponsor for Barrelless Gun With Range of Seven Miles
Mrs. Kathryn M. Stanton, wife of F. McMillan Stanton, a Michigan corporate officer, announces her aid in perfecting a war gun. The device, tested in model form, uses no powder and claims a seven to eight mile range, with unique features including no barrel, possible operation by one woman, and the ability to plant balls within six feet at a mile and a half. The inventor calls it The Beautiful Kathryn and says the gun harnesses centrifugal motion and can be produced cheaply and quickly.
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United States opposes new German war demands and notes note
Washington reports show the House rejected Senate army provisions for a 260000 volunteer force and 1000000 landing army, amid calls for security against Mexican and Caribbean unrest. The Berlin note prompted a brief U S reply stressing maintained diplomatic ties but firm nonnegotiation with Britain. President Wilson urged to break with Germany in some circles.
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Many Belgians Slain by Allies Fire Report
Berlin dispatch via wireless Sayville reports April killings of civilians in occupied Belgium and France by artillery and gas. Overseas News Agency cites 8 men 10 women 9 children dead and 23 men 29 women 23 children wounded. Total victims since September 1915 reaches 1,313.
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Fay Case to Reach Jurors Late Today
New York May 9 The case against Robert Fay Walter Scholz and Paul Daeche charged with conspiring to destroy ships leaving New York with munitions for the entente allies will go to the jury late today Testimony is finished and only the summing up remains Way a former German army lieutenant described a device including a bomb that could be attached to ship sterns and exploded by rudder movement The defendants were captured before the plot could be carried out
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Wilson nominates Reed to Philippine commission
Washington May 8 President Wilson named Eugene T. Reed of New Hampshire to the Philippine commission to succeed Clinton L. Riggs of Baltimore who resigned some time ago.
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Funston Lacks Troops to Pursue Bandit Raiders
El Paso May 9 with only about 590 troops available to send. General Funston regrets insufficient force and declines militia help. Troops reach Glenn Springs area, others to Marathon as Fourteenth Cavalry patrols border amid uncertain Mexico crossing plans. Three troopers and a boy are dead. several wounded.
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Good Roads Bill Passed By Senate
Washington May 8 The Senate passed without record vote the Bankhead good roads bill authorizing 85 million dollars for construction and requiring equal state spending. The measure includes a 10 million dollar appropriation for American roads in national forests and differs from the House bill.
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Protocol expected to be signed today amid Mexico talks
El Paso report says General Obregon may meet General Scott this afternoon to close negotiations on the status of American troops in Mexico and cooperation with the de facto government. Carranza loyalists face desertions as Villa forces gain strength in Chihuahua while raids near the Big Bend provoke renewed military activity.
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Kenyon Seeks Halving of Pork Bill in Senate
Washington May The minority committee reports urge replacing the specific pork bill with a blanket 20 900 000 appropriation for river and harbor projects. They argue half the outlays would be unjustified and called the plan utterly defensible amid national preparedness concerns.
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Senator Cummins Plans Oregon Trip Amid Brandels Vote
Senator Cummins will not risk losing his vote on Brandels by traveling to Oregon. Before departing, he arranged for his vote to be cast against Brandels in the judiciary committee with Senator Works, who opposed the confirmation.
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