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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1916

Page

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Obregon Fears Revolution Over Carranza Rule In Mexico

May 1 report from Tex described General Alvaro Obregon demanding immediate withdrawal of American troops from Mexico. He warned Carranza’s government faces danger of overthrow if troops remain, citing arrests in Chihuahua City and fears of revolts against Carranza. General Scott warned withdrawal could provoke calls for war after Columbus incident. Obregon reportedly seeks U S troop withdrawal to avoid destabilizing Mexico while maintaining ties with Carranza’s regime.

Yeo Tex Alvaro Obregon United States Obregon Mexico Carranza Carrines Chihuahua Gutierrez Scott Carraua General Scott Columbus Obregon Yost

Editors to Meet in Columbus for Associated Press Speakers

Columbus May 1 Melville E B Brone of New York general manager of the Associated Press John T Me Cutcheon cartoonist and Paul Cowles of Chicago will speak at a May 15 meeting of editors from Ohio newspapers using the Associated Press telegraph service. About fifty editors of the largest Ohio newspapers will attend.

Columbus Melville EB. Brone New York General Manger Associated Pre John T. MeCutcheon Paul Cowles Chicago Cental Associated Presa Ohio Associated Press Telegraph Service

Two Die in Quarry Fight Over Dice Dispute

In Delaware Ohio on May 1 Joseph Bowiden and Ea Hall, both Black men, were stabbed during a quarrel at the Blue Limestone quarries in the Inhorers' quarters. Bowiden died from a knife wound. Hall is held at the police station charged with the killing amid a fight over a game of dice.

Delaware, O Joseph Bowiden Columbus Ea Hall Blue Limestone Jed

German Emperor Sends Message of Peace to Wilson

Washington reports Ambassador Gerard cabled a long report of his meeting with the German emperor. The message is said to express goodwill and a desire for peace with the United States. Officials caution it does not alter President Wilson’s demand for immediate changes in German submarine warfare. Secretary Lansing says the situation remains unchanged. Germany would have eighteen days to consider the president's demand before the anniversary of the Titanic sinking, with signs the president views this as sufficient time.

Washington Gerard Wilson Germany United States Kely Lansing Nermany

Bank Reserve Report Shows Surging April Figures

Washington May 1 The third reserve board report for the fourth district including Ohio shows record increases in the six principal cities for the first half of April 1916 over 1915. Cincinnati 24.3 percent Cleveland 31 Columbus 05.6 Pittsburgh 25.7 Toledo 44.7 Youngstown 189.1 The average rise across the six cities was substantial.

Washington Third Reserve Board Ohio Cincinawtl Cleveland Columbus Pittsburg Toledo Youngstown

Will United States Drop Chase of Villa Controversy

The Mexican situation dominates, with Generals Scott Funston and Obregon debating U S troop withdrawal. Obregon argues Villa forces are defeated and Mexico can handle them, while Washington says the troops will stay in Juarez. A Juarez consulate is set for potential talks on the American side.

United States Chase OF Villa Scott and Funston United States Army General Obregon Carranza Obregon Mexico International Bridge General Scott el Paso Andres Garcia General Funston Custom House Juarez

Keep Out of War Pleads Bishop Cranston

Baratopa Springs May 1 Ansuring Methodists of the United States support for President Wilson to keep the nation from entering the European war Bishop Cranston of Washington opened the twenty seventh general conference saying the public stands with the president and fears war for Americans. Eschbaroh Arrested Columbus May 1 Dr Bechtanga former Toys Industries School officer Lancaster was arrested on a capias after indictment for shooting with intent to kill Barrow on Jan 9 amid a pursuit following his escape from the school.

Baratopa Springs N. Y United States Wilson Bari Cranston Washington Cranston Methodist Episcopal Churca Eschbaroh Columbus Lawrence Barrow Dr. &. Bechtanga Toys’ Industries School Lancaster Pairfield County Sherif Barrow Ty Beehtangh Snot

Miners Reach Tentative Four Year Concessions Pact

New York May 1 A tentative agreement raided by a joint sub committee of operators and miners would increase the ant hracite mine workers payroll by about 9 million dollars over the next four years The pact is expected to be ratified by the miners district board and signed jointly by operators and the United Mine Workers of America The concession heavy settlement marks a major miners victory over previous terms Port Cesion details include an inspector killed on tracks and a boy killed in a motorcycle crash, with sparse lines noting the incidents.

New York Tridistrict Pottsville Pity Trorday United Mine Workers of America Uiomintre Port Cision Fred Holwinger Lacarne

Frederick Detrick pleads guilty in shooting case

Marion May 11 Frederick Detrick indicted for shooting W W Baxter real estate operator pled guilty and was fined 100 and costs and given six months suspended workhouse sentence Dettrick claimed Baxter broke up his home

Marion Frederick Detrick W. W. Baxter Detrick Baxter

Man fatally shoots clerk at Mississippi store

J B Nolland of Holland and Hunt wholesale flour and feed company fatally shoots Selina R McCrorey who stood behind a cash register. The first shot pierced his heart and he toppled to the floor as witnesses described the scene in the Mississippi store.

Hiattiosture J. B. Nolland Holland & Hunt Butseet Wholesale Flour and Feed Company Selina R. McCrorey McCrorey Cadh

Noonan Named Chairman of Industrial Safety Committee

Columbus May 1 Victor T Noonan safety director for the state industrial commission has been appointed chairman of the new committee on industrial safety and hygiene of the International Association of Transport and Road Commissions. The committee will organize educational safety work by all states and work for standardization of industrial workshop regulations.

Columbus Victor T. Noonan State Industrial Commission Interinfiornal Association of Ta

Verdun Battle Front Reports German Air Losses and French Gains

Paris reports French success on the Meuse with two western bank attacks and captures of German trenches north of Le Mort Homme and north of Cutleres, taking 86 prisoners. German aerial losses rise as French planes down multiple Fokkers and bombers. Meanwhile Russians lose guns and prisoners near Narocz. Austrians retake a trench at Monravitz before Russians counter with 600 Magyar surrenders. In East Africa, British advances seize German convoys and cattle.

Paris Meuse le Mort Home Cutleres le Moin Homme Atmouneus Raye Les Eparges Cousumont Verdun Aroure Codi Lana Lake Narocz Berlin Petrograd Monravitz Thwa Dimbekr Asiatic Turkey East Africa Kondoabang

Live Stock and Grain Listings Across Cities May 1

East Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh and Cincinnati market reports show cattle prices for steers heifers cows calves and hogs with bids ranging from about 4 to 10 dollars per hundredweight. Sheep lambs and mixed lots appear with variable quotations and regional demand noted by city reporters.

East Buffalo Batteriers Heifers Wes Rowehe Chicago Cleveland Nelfers Snet BP

Dublin Revolt Fades as Rebels Surrender Citywide

London reporting May 1 describes Dublin quieting after the Easter rebellion collapse. The Irish republic is deemed ended as post offices and government centers fall, leaders like James Connolly die, and imprisonment rises. News from Enniscorthy and Wicklow notes pacified pockets with ongoing arrests and limited violence. Meanwhile a separate U S coast guard sighting tracks debris in the North Atlantic near transatlantic lanes.

London Dubin Irish Republic Trieh Thera Army of the Republic Sackville Street Chied James Connolly Peter Pearce Republic Trish War News Europe England Enniscorthy Dublin Ashburne New Cross Gorey Wicklow Bagenaletown Arklow Carlow Donlevin Nathan Ireland Wexford Eryblin War Office

Youngstown Woman Dies From Burns in Hospital

Mina Downey, 20, of Youngstown Ohio, died in a hospital after burns received weeks ago when her clothes caught fire from an open grate. She stood before the grate when the flames enveloped her attire.

Youngstown Mina al Ace Downey Burma

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