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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1916
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes describe railway guard incidents, alleged sabotage, and security concerns near Mexico with references to trains, lines, and authorities. Mentions May dates, various locations, and possible confrontations, but the text is garbled and hard to verify.
Wautington May 15 The rural credits bill providing for a federal farm loan board and a system of farm loan bonds passed the House by 295 to 10. The measure would enable banks to loan money to farmers at favorable rates, with terms up to 30 years, and would set mortgage bonds as security. Senate action and conference likely, opposition minimal in the House.
Ambiguity surrounds the possible nomination of Brandeis to the United States Supreme Court as the Senate Judiciary Committee's delay and lack of consensus prompt debate. Democratic senators split on whether to advance a hearing or recommendation, delaying a final decision after months of inquiry.
Report details heavy voter turnout in city and county primaries amid stormy conditions. Mentions Republican and Democratic candidates, county results forecasts, and expected tallies, with note of turnout estimates and local election dynamics shaping party strength.
A county wide Good Roads Day committee chaired by Dr J E Danteeth outlined action plans at the Chamber of Commerce. The drive includes 2915 printed cards for windshield display, 2500 posters, and distribution through natives and superrigars to promote Ide Cords Day on May 28 with plans to speed printing and outreach.
The 27th annual meeting of the Rebekah assembly of Penne Fania opened at Kapasiwan Park near Fonnenut Lake today. About 1,500 delegates arrived, with visitors including children from Meadville’s I C C home who will perform this afternoon for the delegates’ entertainment.
May 14 report from Columbus describes an incident 20 miles west of here where Mexican forces engaged an American automobile detachment while pursuing forage. Lt. Palton and troops repelled the attack, with no American casualties reported. U S officials in Washington awaited fuller reports as Gen. Funston and Gen. Scott considered notes toward improving cross border understanding.
Galveston dispatch reports Guatemala president Lula Cabrera facing turmoil as aides negotiate rapid evacuation plans. Cabrera, described as a strong leader, plans to depart if security deteriorates and the government collapses.
City officials push for higher firemen pay citing rising costs and overtime. Council debates budget impact and street repairs on Central Avenue with residents urging quicker gutter and sidewalk fixes.
A restaurant building in Veron collapsed after blasting operations, killing multiple people and injuring around twenty five. Rescuers and police searched the wreckage, recovering bodies including Macy Lawson, with 10,000 townspeople lining Main and Quarry streets as authorities planned a night search for survivors.
A devastating explosion at a chemical plant near Samal Duilaings results in at least fourteen dead and about thirty wounded. The blast, tied to a DuYon company facility, occurred around 3 000 acres of plant grounds, with around 2 000 workers affected. Authorities seek to determine blast cause and assess safety risks.
Witnesses describe a mob scene in Waco Texas where a young Black man was burned. Reported details include the rapid verdict, fear and panic as a crowd pressed toward a store, with local officials and papers noting a tense post verdict atmosphere and police actions.
A damaged text outlines a committee’s stance against guards and dancing, with references to missionary bishops, a conference, and expenditure debates. It mentions dates, locations, and individuals in a contested reform discourse, noting proposed actions and financial considerations.
Fragmentary report describes a man killing his wife and daughter and later attacking another grave visitation. The text mentions a murder night, a camelery scene, and the victim’s relations, with unclear names and places due to OCR damage.
Fragmented court records show Sir Roger Casement, an Irish revolutionary, facing treason charges in London. Witnesses detail German conspiracies and recruitment for action in Ireland, with testimony touching on the Easter uprising and Casement’s ties to German support.
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