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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1915
Page
1
Railway shop workers and the railroad company reach a tentative pact allowing a thirty day trial of a new efficiency plan with a reserved right to appeal if unsatisfactory. If no objections arise, the system will be inaugurated tomorrow morning.
A Washington report says a government official confirmed a new message about the American tanker Gulflight, suggesting it may have been struck by a mine rather than torpedoed. The information was being distributed to various departments for review.
Berlin reports key German forces piercing Belgian lines as they capture Zeyvencole, Zomnebeke, and Westhoek. Allied retreat continues under heavy shelling from German batteries north and south of Ypres, with official statements confirming gains.
London May 4 nationalist members of parliament announce opposition to the new cabinet drink tax. This marks the first open break in parliament since the war began. Labourites are expected to support the nationalist stance as bitterness grows over government claims that workers are drunkards. Labor teachers plan protests in parliament against the charge that drink hinders Britain’s war effort.
Chicago May 4 The United States circuit court of appeals denied the motion of attorneys for the convicted Terre Haute politicians for a reduction in their bail bond. The court ruled they failed to follow Circuit Judge Kohisaat s order to bring the matter before District Judge Anderson in Indianapolis prior to appealing for release.
San Francisco May 41 Inter States Ambassador Guthrie arrived from Japan aboard the steam Muneturia en route to Washington. His mission was urgent, but he declined to discuss the Chinese Japanese crisis or acknowledge the aims of his trip.
Richard B. Kirby of Indianapolis urged James K. Risk of Lafayette to declare candidacy for governor, signaling a renewed contest for leadership.
The misspelled draft notes the Wilson Hrgan league in Indiana and cites Kirby asserting no tariff commission will shift focus to moral issues. It identifies Risk as a natural leader opposed to ring rule and points to woman suffrage and a constitutional convention as real concerns. It notes Risk led the fight for the Jones primary law.
Minneola Long Island May 4 a jury of married men will decide if Mrs Florence Garmen fired the shot that killed Mrs Louise Halley on June 30 last year. Court recessed with ten jurors picked nine married and one widower.
On May 4 in St. Joseph Missouri Jerry Grhder a Black philanthropist and orphanage president was struck and fatally hurt by a 15 year old ward of the institution. The girl who had recently run away returned and attacked in a rage. the assailant was arrested.
Milwaukee May 4 The body of a boy about age 12 was found in an east alley behind his home. He had been dead several hours with a tag clenched in his teeth and a faint red ring around his neck indicating strangulation.
London reports the Daily News says the provisional budget for 1915-16 will be introduced in the House today based on the war lasting through the year. The fiscal year ends March 31. A local shop team travels to Shosls Sunday for an eight game return series with Storrs, whom they defeated decisively here recently. The Storrs squad is expected to strengthen.
Berlin reports a major Austro German victory crushing the Russian front in West Galicia from the Hungarian frontier to the Dunajec river. Prisoners and guns taken, with 3,200 prisoners total. Berlin flags, crowds fill streets as authorities announce a great Carpathian victory.
Mrs. Carman's lawyer and Public Prosecutor Goth announce new evidence in the Mineols case. The developments surface amid ongoing preparations for trial set to proceed in May. Flor is not clearly connected to the case in readable text.
Washington April 4 Surgeon J C Pryor of the navy who has opposed lanyards balloon trousers and other garb now recommends that naval forces abandon white clothing He argues white uniforms are too conspicuous and easily soiled During the Vera Cruz action sailors dyed whites with coffee mud and improvised pigments He favors khaki olive drab or slate colored material as more practical for concealment and durability
In Avezzano Italy on May 4 aftershocks from the great quake persisted with varying intensity. Yesterday tremors were strong enough to force residents to camp in fields as some older walls gave way.
Rome May 4 intense excitement filled the city as reports claimed Austria’s final word had been delivered to Sonnino and rejected. The king and minister reportedly scrapped plans to attend a Garibaldi monument unveiling, amid claims of Austrian pressure and a tense mood in Rome.
Troy Ohio police, led by Chief Strausser, arrested Washington McCrosson on a robbery case involving pool room proprietor Harry Clements. McCrosson, once released from Evansville, was seized after identification efforts by Chief McCrisaken and Strausser. Officer Gates planned to transport McCrosson back to the area with requisition papers to ensure smooth processing.
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