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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1916
Page
1
Uprising in Ireland reaches crisis as post offices and key buildings are seized by rebels in Dublin. Fighting reported between Sinn Fein members and regular troops, with reinforcements from a nearby military camp. Sir Roger Casement linked to the movement as authorities fear spread to southern centers and London.
Information from Berlin describes Ambassador Gerard's cable as hopeful and notes Austria Hungary ready to meet American demands to avert a break in relations. The State Department says Germany misinterpreted President Wilson's note on submarine warfare, awaiting further clarification and a possible delay in reply.
Local Irish leaders the Evening Mail reported that Dublin was captured by Irish volunteers after a sharp fight. A cipher cablegram said Sir Roger Casement was landed and that Lord Wimborne, the lord lieutenant, Nathan undersecretary, Gen. Friend, and the British staff are being held as hostages for Casement’s life. German submarines are said to be infesting the Irish Sea and two warships were sunk by a submarine accompanying the German auxiliary.
A fragmented index of today’s issue lists items across multiple regions and topics. Entries mention Dublin, Verdun artillery, conscription fears, politics, Mexican troop deployments, coal strikes, and local court and club notes among brief items and editorials.
Berlin reports indicate a softer mood though prospects hinge on President Wilson's firmness. Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg travels to meet the Kaiser at the grand army headquarters for talks and will meet Ambassador Gerard upon return. Officials push for an accord while warning freighter notes cloud the path to settlement.
French infantry shift to Lorraine as German forces press Verdun front. French troops repulse assaults with renewed artillery, defending trenches and resisting heavy bombardment in a tense section of the war.
London reports a prolonged bombardment around Hill 304 near Verdun and Moulainville with the French and Germans trading heavy shellfire. Four German aircraft downed by French airmen. infantry fights limited to Lorraine as big guns continue shelling. Dead Man Hill near Verdun sees renewed German assaults repulsed with losses. Zeppelins and British sea air clashes unfold off Lowestoft as German fleet bombs the coast.
Peruvian newspapers push to compel President Pardo to demand an apology from the United States for Secretary McAdoo and the high commission leaving Lima after elaborate preparations. Foreign affairs minister sends a sharp wireless reply accusing McAdoo’s party of discourtesy and forwarding the Peruvians’ official statement to Washington with copies of harsh newspaper critiques.
Regular Republicans secured near total delegate wins in New Jersey Ohio and Massachusetts selecting 112 delegates to the Republican national convention. In Massachusetts the anti-Roosevelt faction won four at large delegates including Henry Cabot Lodge. Ohio kept the regular slate with Governor Willis and Warren G Harding leading and Burton as favorite son. New Jersey backed the regulars with delegates at large. Democrats also elected pledged delegates to renominate Wilson.
London April 25 Premier Asquith signaled possible general conscription if 60,000 voluntary recruits are not secured and 15,000 weekly enrollments sustain until 200,000. Proposals include extending time-expired service, transferring territorials, and exempting certain men, with plans to conscript youths at 18 after August 15.
Columbus primary results show Republicans backing Theodore E Burton and Democrats backing Wilson while Roosevelt and Ford received only scant write ins. Anti state Republican delegates were defeated by margins under half the top candidates. Contested votes suggest low turnout and cross party write ins.
Officials mapped demands for Gen Scott at his meeting with Gen Obregon. Instructions stress U S troops’ right to remain in Mexico to pursue Villa, secure railroad use, and demand release of commissary supplies seized by Carranza authorities. Villa reportedly located 60 miles west of Satev as Pershing cavalry may pursue.
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