28 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
1
A condensed weekly international roundup notes tensions from Denmark to Japan, naval and military moves in Europe and the Pacific, and political shifts in the United States. Reports mention German U‑boats, a large Russian force in France, a tornado in Kansas and Missouri, and unrest tied to munitions labor disputes.
Chronicle notes bombardments across French Belgian fronts near Mort Homme and Aragnac forest as German offensives press the French, with Russian Austro-Hungarian clashes cited. Reports mention a deadly Trieste attack killing nine civilians and five children, while British and Boer forces contend with German East Africa engagements and Turkish units push near Deuchar. Washington updates show U S officials watching Mexican movements as War Department weighs expedition withdrawal or reinforcement based on new officer reports.
Government reports 12 killed and 19 wounded as Dublin rebellion grips the city. Telegraph lines cut, post office seized, troops from The Curragh moving to restore order. Sinn Fein mobs clash with police and volunteers while leaders including Sir Edward seats face the inquiry.
Washington D C officials report a renewed work stoppage on the government railroad halting all construction awaiting a definite settlement. Miners predict a strike as tensions rise and a meeting in Pottsville Pennsylvania on May 4 seeks to harmonize anthracite labor demands. Air frost raids Germany amid wartime disruptions and tensions.
A muddled dispatch lists General Pershing with 12 000 troops in Mexico and various generals with smaller forces at Parral Jimines Sutero and Casas Grandes. The text also notes a Chicago court ruling declaring Francis Bacon author of Shakespeare and references an injunction involving Williaa N. Selig and George Fabyan.
Sir Roger Casement, captured from a German ship that tried to land arms in Ireland, is reported by an official announcement. The vessel, posing as a neo cal merchant ship, was sunk and several prisoners taken, including Casement. The capture follows Allied efforts to curb German support for Irish rebellion and signals ongoing wartime tensions.
Disjointed OCR fragment references an alive wounded locate event in Mount areas, mentions an army movement into forests, and notes a price discussion for flax straw at $250 ton and later $508 ton. It cites the State Board of Control, a sale of five tons, and Minnesota context with cost figures and feasibility considerations.
Washington report on a draft naval appropriation bill, second Provisions subcommittee approves a total of 217,658 274 dollars for the coming year based on the secretary's recommendations to build four capital ships.
Mare Island orders have been received and authorities discuss privately owned bands in wartime. The plan envisions auxiliaries ready within fourteen days after hostilities declaration, reflecting wartime flexibility in defense and logistics.
The report outlines U S stance amid Germany’s submarine policy, citing a presidential message demanding a response and threatening severed ties if Germany continues. It notes the complex diplomatic pressure during America’s first week of action and mentions related warnings and political reactions.
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