Ohio Banks Show Big Gains in May Call Totals
Ohio state bank superintendent Hall releases May 1 call results showing increases in resources across Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo Dayton Youngstown and Columbus with Columbus leading at 25 percent reserves. Harding stands to keynote the Republican national convention as Ohio pledges strong support.
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Illinois Senator Introduces World Peace Mediation Plan
Senator Lewis of Illinois introduced a Senate resolution urging President Wilson to offer U S mediation in the European war The plan would have belligerents halt hostilities and accept a neutral country on a board of arbitration to craft an equitable settlement The proposal positions mediation as advancing world peace rather than favoring any single belligerent and follows reports in Berlin that Germany may entertain U S good offices for peace talks
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Trial of Dr Waite Opens in Grand Rapids Case
Dr Waite faces murder charges in the death of John B Peck a Grand Rapids millionaire drug maker prosecutors portray Waite as financially dependent on his father in law and seeking control of his wealth. The trial features testimony from Albertus Adair Moore physician to the victim and details of arsenic and chloroform use.
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Porto Rican bill passes amid suffrage amendment clash
The Porto Rican bill passed 80 to 59 after an amendment granting woman suffrage was struck from the measure. The vote showed cross party lines, with more Democrats opposing than Republicans. The bill now goes to the Senate.
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Supreme Court limits jury size and state business licenses
The Supreme Court ruled that juries of fewer than twelve may be valid when required by law and that verdicts by five sixths can be accepted after long deliberations. It upheld two railroad verdicts and struck down a Wisconsin rule forcing officials to revoke foreign corporations' licenses for intrastate claims.
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Texans Face Court Martial For Guard Muster Evasion
Washington reports Secretary Baker reversed his prior stance and ordered 116 Texas National Guard members to court martial immediate under the Dick law for failing to present themselves for muster. Judge Advocate General Crowder recommended the offense of refusing to “pray out” themselves for muster fell under the Dick law.
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Army Appropriation Bill Passes House Committee
The army appropriation bill carrying 145 million dollars and including Hay Chamberlin reform provisions was approved by the House military committee on Thursday. It provides for a council of executive information to coordinate industries and resources during wartime.
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Not Guilty for Mrs Matters and Two Men in Heir Case
Mrs Anne Dottte Ledgerwood Matters and defendants Charles Mellon and Harry Edwards were found not guilty of attempting to foist a false heir on the probate court. The jury deliberated two hours and forty minutes.
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Retreat Admitted by Rome on Isonzo Front
Rome reports Italian forces captured Bulgarian soldiers as Rome asserts Bulgarians have ruled the Austrian defenders. In the Sugana valley between the Astico and the Hrenta the Italians fell back on May 22 after repulsing Austrian assaults. The retreat was orderly and spontaneous.
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Senate rejects Rublee nomination to Federal Trade Commission
Washington May 25 The senate voted 88 to 38 to not reconsider last week’s 87 to 41 decision rejecting George Rubles of New Hampshire for the Federal Trade Commission nomination.
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World War Era Short News Briefs From May 24
The excerpts report Boston textile workers striking for after hours pay and higher wages affecting 2,500 workers in 150 shops. Also Troy collar workers to receive a 10 percent pay rise starting next Monday. Other items note a major war credit vote in Britain, labor delegates in Indiana, a German war loan, and a Belgian mining disaster with fatalities at the Yellow Jacket mine in Virginia City Nevada.
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Colonel Accepts G. O. P. Aid
Theodore Roosevelt accepted the support of a Republican committee urging him to run for president. He said the country was in the heroic mood he had demanded after hearing the Trinidad speech. George von L. Meyer served as the committee spokesman.
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Severe Midwestern Storm Damages Farms. Death Reported
A severe storm swept central Hingis causing farm damage and many bindings by Gre. It resulted in the death of Fred Sparker a farmhand near Peoria Ill on May 26.
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Bloodiest Verdun clash as Germans recapture forts
German forces retake Fort Densumont and advance from Cumeres near Dead Man hill in a brutal Verdun engagement. The fighting, described as the bloodiest of three months, leaves thousands dead with German claims of 800 prisoners taken, including officers.
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Naval Appropriation Bill Reported to House in May
The naval appropriation bill, the largest national defense measure, was reported to the house from naval affairs committees. It totals $241,449,151.99, surpassing the previous year by about 390 million. The biggest item is the building program costing $18,869,373 for the coming year.
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Evelyn Thaw Weds Again in Maryland Ceremony
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw wed Virgil James Montani in Eliott City Maryland on a Wednesday ceremony officiated by Rev Edward J Snyder. Montani formerly known as Jack Clifford has danced with the bride for three seasons and both are listed as thirty one years old.
Brandeis Approval Moves Senate Judiciary Panel
The Senate Judiciary Committee votes 10 to 8 to report favorably on Louis D. Brandeis for associate justice of the Supreme Court. Democrats favor report. Republicans oppose. The action follows weeks of consideration and party-line division.
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United States Demands Neutral Mail Rights From Britain and France
The United States denounces interference with neutral mails and warns Britain and France it will not tolerate further wrongs. Washington says prompt action is expected and will press claims for losses, citing violations of property rights and international law in the latest diplomatic note.
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Merchants Sweep Streets in Mexico City Price Protests
In Mexico City merchants protested price controls imposed by military authorities. A mass meeting heard the Military Commandant demand a full inventory and stock valuation within five days or face imprisonment. First offenses risk five days sweeping the streets. a second offense could bring death by firing squad.
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Prisoners and guns seized as fronts shift near Douaumont
London reports the Crown Prince pressing French lines south of Fort Douaumont while General Nivelle launches a sudden push in the Haudremont area. German forces reportedly cross the Douaumont ravine capturing 600 prisoners and 12 machine guns, though Berlin’s account is imprecise.
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Cincinnati Market Prices for Wheat Corn Oats and More
Grain and farm product prices listed for Wheat Corn Oats Hay Eggs Poultry Cattle and Hogs. Quotes include No. 2 red wheat 112 and various grades, corn white and yellow, oats white Northwestern 47, hay 24 to 60, eggs prime firsts 21 to 24 cents, poultry and beef figures, hogs priced around 9.50 to 9.75 per 100 pounds for heavy shippers and packers mixtures.
Big Armament Haul Reported Amid Mexican Rebel Attacks
News from San Antonio outline a claimed rebel operation between Cuernavaca and Mexico City targeting a government train. Rebels allegedly secured 2,000,000 cartridges and 9,000,000 pesos of currency. Reports also mention violence in Frankfurt and a Greek cabinet resignation in Rome dispatches.
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