H Dushes to Be Removed If Reported Death of Villa Is Established
Washington April 17 The House paused the big Representative Gandy for a permanent new bridge to be built by Milwaukee over the Missouri at Chamberlain. The bill was amended to set two years to begin work and four years to complete. Washington awaiting confirmation of report that body recovered from a two weeks old grave and is now being taken to Chihuahua for exhibition by de facto troops under command of nephew of General Carrante. Died from his wounds, Mexico City informed.
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Venizelos attacks Greek royalists amid riot at Athens meeting
Eliptherios Venizelos accuses royalist forces of stalling Greece’s 1909 revolution and seeking to undermine constitutional government. In Athens a rally by former premier Venizelos supporters ends in riot as police clear hall. reports say shots were fired and several followers of the Venizelist movement were arrested.
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Women of Revolution Meet in Washington
Delegates from across the country attend the opening session of the Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington. President Wilson and Mrs. William Chandler Storey welcome attendees. speakers include Mrs. John Hays Hammond and Newell J. Woodworth. A national preparedness discussion is set for Wednesday.
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Mystery in shooting of Des Moines girl
Des Moines April 17 mystery clouds the late night shooting of Anita Craft a 15 year old girl who ran to her stepfather’s bed crying for a doctor saying that someone waited She was shot in the left breast and bled heavily at a city hospital physicians hope she may recover but no clew to the assailant has been found The girl heard a prowler in the house ran toward him and was shot during the struggle with her stepfather’s revolver involved in the incident
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Plan Early Movement of Great Fruit Crop
Washington April 17 The Interstate Commerce Commission warned that railroads face a serious risk of shortage in refrigerator cars needed for moving a large fruit crop from the south. The commission stressed the essential role of refrigerated equipment to handle the harvest and urged railroads to avoid diverting cars from fruit shipments.
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Romania to summon 1917 class recruits
London dispatch reports that the Maletary parliament has empowered the government to summon the security forces of the 1917 class recruits. The Copenhagen correspondent of a telegraph service notes the move as part of wartime measures.
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United States Weighs Proof on Villa Death Report
Washington officials sought confirmation of Villa’s death as reports varied about his body reaching Chihuahua City by train. The State and War departments planned to press American officers for details before replying to Carranza and considering withdrawal. A Mexico City cable described Villa dying from leg amputation after wounds, with a convoluted chase of his body to Custhulrachic and then to Chihuahua City for public display.
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300 Carranza Troops in Conflict With Americans
Washington dispatch reports Major Frank Tompkins led 660 American troops in Parral and Santa Cruz after a clash with 300 Carranza soldiers. Two Americans killed and six wounded, plus 40 Mexican soldiers killed, one civilian wounded. Tompkins, lightly wounded, withdrew toward Pareal with rear-guard actions as the force regrouped northwest of Parral.
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Villa Death Report Again Touted By Mexican Officials
Mexican officials in Texico claim a telegraph report confirms the death and burial of bandit leader Villa. Cavazos and Curnmall reportedly moved Villa’s purported body to San Francisco Borja with few details. Santa Barbara reports bandit raids with no casualties.
Dutch send sharp note to John Bull
Berlin wireless to Sayville reports a second Dutch protest against the detention of mails by British authorities with a demand for indemnity. The Dutch note replies to entente memos about mail delays and cites German and Austro Hungarian naval actions as cause of mail loss, not unlawful interference. A parallel note from Halland seeks restitution and indemnity, with a similar dispatch from Holland to France.
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Boydom's Favorite Author Peck Dies After Illness
Georgy W. Peck aged sixty four former governor of Wisconsin for two terms and once mayor of Milwaukee died yesterday after a brief illness in Milwaukee He led Wisconsin from 1849 to 1850 defeating John C Spooner in 1852 his humor writing made him nationally known and he published Peck s Sun
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Noted Americans Indorse Entente
A Boston address signed by 500 prominent Americans from 42 states calls for support of the Allied powers. The list includes former government officials, judges, diplomats, bankers, clergy, and university presidents, with emphasis on Belgium’s fate and opposition to German aggression.
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Kenyon to Discuss Refusal of Gregory Kenyon Move
Washington April 47 Senator Kenyon asked for department of justice reports on Kasyline matters. Attorney General Gregory refused to submit the reports saying it was against public interest. Kenyon said he would discuss the subject later and argued reports should be released if there is evidence of defamation or legal violations.
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Turkish capital raided by British birdsmen
Two hostile aeroplanes flew over Constantinople during the April raid, dropping several incendiary bombs on nearby villages with no damage reported. The attackers retreated after antiaircraft fire forced them to lose their objective.
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Day of Prayer For Uncle Sam Observed Nationwide
New York April 14 clergymen across the country regardless of creed were asked by the National Special Aid society to set aside Sunday April 16 as a day of special prayer for divine guidance in this crisis. The appeal urges Americans who love their country to pause for a minute at noon each day next week to seek divine wisdom for those in authority.
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Meredith May Seek Iowa Governor Nomination If Party Supports Strong Ticket
Des Moines April 17 Meredith says he would accept the democratic nomination for governor of Iowa if the party offers a ticket of leading democrats for secretary of state treasurer state auditor and attorney general He would sacrifice personal interests for the party if Clarkson of Albia Bradley of Centerville Doty of Shenandoah and others will join the ticket Meredith aide says a party leaders meeting at the Savery hotel is to hear the proposal Clarkson may run for attorney general and Doty is expected to run for lieutenant governor Reynolds says Clarkson candidacy could settle the party's position Meredith repeats he does not want the governorship but will oblige if party insists and it is remunerative for the party
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Yuan Is Confident Revolt Across China to End
April 17 Yuan Shi Kai voiced firm confidence that the southern revolutionary movement would be quelled and harmony restored. He said independence declarations by Ki Kiang, Kwang-Tung and Kwane-Si provinces aimed to avert riots and none had joined the upheaval in Yunnan. He noted Canton factions split and expected allegiance to the Peking government. The government announced rebel Ta Hao negotiated for peace and Yuan would remain president with a responsible, elect cabinet.
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Sailors of Pacific Seek Wage Advance
In San Francisco on April 11 a trio of maritime unions presented wage demand demands to the Ship Owners Association of the Pacific coast. They seek higher pay and improved working conditions for mariners including sailors, oilers, water tender, stewards, and cooks aboard Pacific coast ships.
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Confessed Spy Fights Extradition To Britain
Lincoln, a confessed German spy, contests England's bid to extradite him from the United States to stand trial. His counsel argues the treaty forbids surrender for political offenses, while the supreme court hearings on the matter are scheduled for Monday as Britain presses the case.
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Note to Germany Promises Action Amid World Tension
Washington reports a forthcoming note to Germany demanded action over submarine attacks on U S ships. Officials note evidence mounting that ships are being destroyed contrary to German promises, with potential severance of diplomatic ties. Berlin press shows perturbation as Berlin seeks to avoid rupture while Washington weighs timing and content.
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