Conferees settle age limit for selective draft 21 to 30
Conferees on the army bill reached a 21 to 30 age range for the draft and eliminated Roosevelt four division plan and three border patrol regiments. Senate amendments keeping liquor bans at camps remain. Kahn and Anthony won't sign the report, House action still required before final passage this week.
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Joseph B Foraker Dies in Cincinnati at 70
Joseph Benson Foraker former United States senator from Ohio died at his Cincinnati home aged 70 after long illness. The two term senator served 1897 to 1909 and twice ran for Ohio governor. He presented William McKinley’s name at the Republican national conventions in 1896 and 1900.
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Attempt on President Menocal in Havana Explored
An attempted assassination of Cuban President Menocal occurred last night in Havana by bomb explosion. Nine conspirators were arrested before the plan could be carried out.
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Question Of Liquor Put Up 10 Cities
The Hill Wheeler bill to let cities decide liquor licensing was passed by the Legislature and sent to the Governor under an emergency measure. The Senate acted earlier, and the measure awaits the Governor's action.
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One killed and seven injured in Philadelphia shipyard crash
At the Philadelphia navy yard the destroyer Allen in dry-dock fell against the coast-guard cutter Guthrie, also in dry-dock. One man was killed and seven others were injured in the incident. Official details released by the censor's office.
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Germans Sink Hospital Vessels Again in reprisals
AP reports two more hospital ships torpedoed by German submarines following a British bombing raid on Freiburg. Andrew Bonar Law, a British War Cabinet member, announced the developments to the House of Commons.
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Denied assassination report touches Kaiser amid London line
The Zurich based report claiming an assassination attempt on Emperor William was officially denied. In Washington, the Senate agreed to limit espionage bill debate to one hour per senator until 11 tomorrow, with rapid votes expected by Friday night. London reported British cruisers and destroyers pursued a German destroyer at long range, unable to overtake.
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Allied gains push near Lens and Bullecourt gains noted
British and French forces report advances south of the Souchez river near Lens and incursions near Bullecourt and the Hindenburg Line west of the Queant Drocourt junction. Haig pushes east from Gricourt toward the Cambrai St Quentin road, while other fronts show no major movements.
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Americans Still Held by Germany
The state department confirms 127 Americans remain prisoners in Germany likely crew members of armed merchantmen. They were taken by raiders in the south Atlantic and are held for serving on enemy ships. Other Americans in Germany face little trouble beyond stricter police rules as Germany does not recognize the war with the United States.
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Knights Templar to hold 32nd reunion in Toledo area
More than two hundred Knights Templar prepare for the 65th semiannual Scottish Rite reunion in Toledo and nearby areas from May 15 to 18. The 50th anniversary of the supreme council for the northern Masonry jurisdiction is celebrated with expectant class advancement and speeches by Cameron, Burrit, Lewis, and Geil.
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Volunteer System at Ohio State U Described as Useless
George L. Converne, commandant of cadets at Ohio State University, says the volunteer system for raising soldiers is useless as students who dislike drill refuse to enlist. He notes there is no way the university can compel Saturday drills and many students stay away on Saturday mornings.
Patriotic Demonstration by Teachers at Cedar Point
The Ohio State Teachers Association plans a patriotic demonstration at Cedar Point on June 26 27 and 28 with Governor Cox expected to speak. Prominent educators Dr B Bryan Colgate University Dr Hollis Dann Cornell University and Dr T C Mendenhall Ravenna Ohio will address the convention. Dr Mendenhall a former Ohio State faculty member is the oldest living former president of the state teachers organization.
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Price of Ice to Be Raised in Cincinnati
The ice bill of Cincinnati households will rise as New York ice firms boost prices by ten cents a hundred pounds. Cincinnati customers currently pay 40 cents per hundred pounds. the anticipated new rate is about 50 cents.
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German Teaching May Be Abandoned in Cincinnati Schools
Cincinnati educators debate continuing German language instruction as a $79 100 yearly cost, as Superintendent Condon notes the plan is a serious issue to be considered at the next board meeting.
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Taft to Speak in Cleveland at City Club Luncheon
Former President William Howard Taft will address the City Club in Cleveland at a noon luncheon on May 31. He will discuss America's role in the war and goals for victory over the central powers. A Berlin dispatch notes German chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg will answer a peace interpellation in the Reichstag Monday.
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Indictment Against Frank Monnett Dismissed in N Y
In New York on May 10 1943 Judge Cushman dismissed the indictment against former Ohio attorney general Frank S Monnett a co defendant with Captain Frans Rinelen a German navy officer on charges of conspiring to interrupt munitions traffic to the allies The court rejected evidence against Monnett while leaving other defendants and Rinelen indicted and to face trial
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Belgians Drafted Into German Army In Wartime
A German war department representative admitted that Belgian subjects living in Cologne were drafted into the German army despite protests they were veterans of the Belgian army. The admission followed an interpellation by a radical Socialist deputy. Emmanuel Havenith, Belgian minister to the United States, filed a protest with Secretary Lansing last July. The German government argues Belgians resident in Germany for five years before the war lost nationality and are liable to German law, including forced service.
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Father disfigures daughter to silence abuse claim
John Fisher, 39, jailed in Clinton County after daughter Velma, 18, accuses him of attacking her in bed and pouring acid on her face to prevent disclosure to police. They live in Westboro near the county seat.
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Millen Kills Family Then Hangs Self in Kentucky
In Elkton Kentucky Frank Millen a young farmer killed his father Charles Millen mother Betty Millen brother Elmore and sister in law Amy with an axe then hanged himself. He notified authorities by telephone saying the whole family is dead but me and I will be dead when you get here. Coroner sheriff and chief of police found the slayer's body on a rear porch and the others nearby. Continued fitness allegedly unbalanced Millen's mind.
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Liberia Breaks Relations with Germany Reported
Liberia severs official relations with Germany, reported by the American minister in Liberia. The move carries significant weight as Liberia hosts many cables and housed German residents who had acted against British interests in recent years.
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