Shipping bill passes House vote 211 to 161 to Senate
The administration plan to buy and lease ships for five years after the war passes the House 211 to 161. The bill proposes 10 million dollars raised by Panama bonds to acquire vessels, with guarantees of private leasing and a five year government operation window. Listed supporters include Republicans Dillon Young and Mogg, with Democrats Olney and Slaven opposing. The measure carries a Board of Five to prevent rate discrimination and set maximum rates.
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Swiss Armies Ready For Height If Invaded
In an interview President Caille answered what Awitverland would do if enemy troops reached the Porvutruy salient. He stated the federal council would not tolerate such action and activated Gen. Ulrien Wile’s forces to defend the line. The Swiss army, praised for its readiness, is deployed along the frontier with a vast mobilization.
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Federal Council
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Seven bishops to be chosen by Methodist General Conference
The May session of the New Savannah conference ballots for three mission bishops to direct work in Singapore Liberia and Africa. Nominees include M Hushes Pasadena California William Oldham New York Charles Mitchell Willesso Wheaton Nichols New York Adna Wilson Seattle and Franklin Damron Washington.
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General Conference
Singapore
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Liberia
Africa
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Cal
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Oldham
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Fletcher to Capital Negotiations Reach Key Stage
An American consul in Ava reports ongoing talks with Withigren and Mexican authorities on conditions and duties in the region. The exchange aims to resolve postwar concerns and ensure proper oversight by the U.S. consul in Ava and allied entities.
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Pusu
Tex
Mus Xu
Leteher
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Mexica
Democrats May Steal Thunder On Tariff Issue
Washington May 22 A member of the House Ways and Means Committee says the Democratic party will include four tariff planks in its St Louis platform. The proposals call for a tariff commission, protection for the dyestuffs industry, protection of American firms against foreign dumping, and penalties for foreign concerns engaged in unfair competition.
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Wison
Ways and Means Committee
House
Resolutions Committee
St. Louis
Democratic Party
United States
Wood's Hat Now In Ring for Presidential Nomination
Klengo reports Friends of Gen Leonard Wood plan to present his mime as a compromise candidate at the Republican convention amid a potential deadlock. Backers say he could appeal to Roosevelt and win if ballots stall. John A Stewart of New York, heading Wood work, arrives in Chicago. Political literature and headquarters noted as Chicago setup opens next week. Mercer Vernon arrives as advance agent for Senator John Weeks with a claim of 175 first-ballot votes.
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Leonard Wood
Roosevelt
John A. Stewart
League of Republican Clubs
New York
General Wood
Chicago
Mercer Vernon
Washington, D.C
John W.weeks
Massachusetts
Income tax returns show big surprise for coming year
Washington expects total tax returns around 120 million dollars for the next fiscal year, revised by the treasury department. The amount, still being refined within a few thousand, would exceed congressional estimates by about 40 percent. Individuals may pay about 62.5 million, corporations about 57.5 million, with omissions for prior years due to errors or evasion.
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Congress
Congress approves army bill despite editor attacks
Washington reports the House passed the conference report on the army bill by 314 to 25 after earlier Senate approval. Debate included criticism of press coverage by editors and questions about a provision aiding a civilian judge advocate in the Philippine Islands.
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D.C
House Today
Hay
Representative Condey
Maryland
Way
A. C. Carson
Supreme Court of the Philippine Islands
Virginia
Dudlay Cardon
Gardner
Ty Cobb
Walter Johns
Army units in Mexico moving north reported by Juarez command
El Paso May 20 Gen Cavila Carranza says Casas Grandes dispatch reports large American forces advancing northward from Mexico. The message gives no troop count and offers no precise numbers.
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Trevino Avoids Conflict at Chikilua Headquarters
General Trevino, in supreme command of the Weeps, arrived at Chikilua on May 20 reporting plans to avoid occupying towns before American forces advance to prevent friction. He ordered careful actions and established headquarters at the site.
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Jacinus Trevino
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Tage du Neie
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Trevino
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Ehaneu
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Lis
War risk rates on Atlantic reduced
New York May 22 Transatlantic war risk rates have dropped markedly in the New York and London markets. Reductions of about 14 percent are reported in many instances, cutting rates roughly in half since the German note reply. Underwriters cite renewed British submarine campaign as a contributing factor, noting eight German submarines entangled or captured.
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New York
Condon
London
Hla
England
Changes in German Cabinet Reported in Berlin Tageblatt
The Berliner Tageblatt reports Dr. Karl Helferich is named vice chancellor succeeding Clemens Delbrueck. Baron von Scorlemer is relieved as agriculture minister. Herr Poesch appointed to replace him. Delbrueck’s retirement cited as due to dissatisfaction with food distribution methods.
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London
Berliner Tageblatt
Karl Helferich
Imperial Treasury
Clemens Delbrueck
Tagehblatt
Baron von Scorlemer
Herr Poesch
Reichstag
Dr. Delbruechk
German Attacks Across Front as French Repel Assaults
Paris May 22 German troops renewed the offensive along the Steenstrait to Het Ius line. An attempt to cross the canal failed. German attacks in Champagne used gas but were repulsed. Dunkirk and Bergues were bombarded by German planes causing deaths and injuries. French and Belgian air forces retaliated on German camps. Verdun front saw no major moves. English coast raided by three German seaplanes. one down off Belgium, Kent and Isle of Thanet bombarded with casualties reported. French positions at Avournurt and Deadman Hill bombarded violently. Berlin reports failed French progress along the Verdun road and Argonne patrol losses.
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London
Kent
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Thanet
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Berlin
Haucourt
Ines
Argonne
Revenue bill outlines by House ways and means
Washington May 22 Democrats on the House ways and means committee completed a tentative revenue bill draft to fund the preparedness program. The plan aims to raise 100000 from the income tax by raising the surtax on incomes over 10000 and would levy 65 to 90 million from taxes on munitions and an inheritance tax. The bill mirrors the tariff commission plan with no major changes. The committee also seeks to push naval and other supply bills through while national conventions are in session.
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House
Ways and Means
Nave
Treasury
Democrats
Sentence to be announced for Jeremiah C. Lynch
London May 22 The American embassy was informed that the sentence on Jeremiah C. Lynch naturalized American convicted of complicity in the Sitin Vein revolt would be announced by the military authorities today.
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London
Bcing
Jeremiah C. Lynch
Pope Denied Aims To End U-Boat Warfare
A London report cites German papers claiming Sir Edward Grey misstated Vatican efforts to mediate. The Norddeutsche Zeitung says the pope offered to mediate in the US dispute and the German emperor thanked him while noting Germany’s prior reply to America.
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Reuter Ulspaten
Amsterdam
Be Norildeutsche Zeitung
Edward Grey
House of Commons
Vatican
Goce Diiny
Norddeutsche Zeitung
Hing
Germany
Canadian mother seeks habeas corpus in infant custody case
Onenga May 22 Margaret Byar petitions Judge Landis in federal court for a writ to recover her child. The hearing was ordered. Mrs Matters and partners face state charges of conspiring to foist a spurious heir to Wred Matters estate. The alleged baby claimant, Tessie, is central to the dispute.
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Onenga
Margaret Byar
Neilie Ledgerwood Matters
Landis
Mrs. Matters
Charles T. Metton
Harry Edwards
Tessie
Maygter
Miserieurun
Gtuew
Hur
Hasbid
Taandis
Pleads With Wilson To Save Oil Fields
Washington on May 28 that Daniels appealed to President Wilson to use influence to preserve the California oil fields as a key step in strengthening national defense. If the Senate public lands committee favors a bill to legalize certain entries, oil reserves become urgent for Navy fuel and ship speed, with Taft withdrawing similar entries in 1909.
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W Son
California
Senate
Taft
Wilson
Navy Quest
Navy
Dialety
Olbrich to Name LaFollette as Presidential Candidate
Madison report states Michael Olbrich, Wisconsin delegate, plans to offer the name of La Follette as a presidential candidate. The item notes Olbrich's selection by party leaders and hints at university links and legal practice.
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Michael Olbrich
Dha Wisconsin Dele Sin Welle
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Benger Lukedere
University
Furs
Wen
Baptists to Vote on National Preparedness View
Minneapolis delegates at the Northern convention will be asked to go on record regarding national preparedness. A resolutions committee report indicates progress across church activities. Proposals to broaden the work of American Baptist groups were discussed, with speakers predicting better results this year after study of key questions.
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Minn
Magates
Armerican Baptist
Suffragist Parade Adopts Animal Mascots in Chicago
Chicago May 22 Animal mascots will form a unique part of the woman suffrage parade on June 7. Twelve states have pledged delegates accompanied by animals, including a bear from California, an elephant from Wyoming and a buffalo from Wyoming, among others.
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Hinds
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Colorado
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Oregon
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Nevada
British Take Crest of Vimy Ridge in Lens Plain
British forces led by North Lancashire and Lancashire Fusiliers gain the crest of the Vimy ridge during the Lens sector attack. After a mine blast at dusk, the Lancashire troops surged from crater tops to establish a six foot deep communication trench line, incurring light casualties and securing a strategic position overlooking German positions.
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London
North Lancashires
Lancashire Fugilllers
Manchester
Club Women Arrive for Big Convention in New York
New York hosts the Thirteenth biennial convention of the Federation of Women’s Clubs with about 20,600 attendees. Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker of Austin, Texas arrives to lead as president. decoration plans include 300 pine trees and state seals, while candidates for federation officers are named from multiple states.
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Percy V. Pennybacker
Austin
Tex
General Federation
Seventh Regiment
Arizona
Pennybacker
Federation
Mis
Samuel GB. Sneath
Tiffin
Ohio
Josiah Ryang Cowles
Los Angeles
Wiliam P. Harper
Washington State Federation
William J. Williams
James A. Leech
Kentucky
Guard Tournament Opens at New York Speedway
New York May 20 More than 1000 members of the Southern Board gathered at the Slhweysheart Willy Speedway to prepare for the opening naval and aviation tournament. A large program includes militiary and school events with contestants from Newport News and Ithaca. Notable figures Stevenson, McGarden, and Victor Cackstrom compete in relay and speed events as the meet begins.
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Suthonel Board
Camip
T Ie Sluweysheart Wily Speedway
Naval Anl Aviation
Dis
Che
Pratt
Prosileit Witsen
Einye Fron
Shaw Gs
Haddad
Demons
Militiay
Aval
Boris Vai
Petiian
Stevenson McGarden
Victor Cackstrom
Jin Tisht
Newport News
Frank Burleson
Ithaca
Pass Daylight Bill Faces Mixed Support
Lawmakers consider a daylight saving proposal with unclear voter impact. Debate centers on energy savings, public safety, and regional timing. Subcommittee hearings feature testimony from local officials and residents weighing economic and social effects.
President Wilson Addresses Salisbury Crowd at Mecklenburg Day
President Wilson spoke to more than 100000 gathered in Salisbury North Carolina for the Mecklenburg declaration anniversary. He praised American ideals, stressed unity and peace, and urged focus on moral leadership as Europe contends with war.
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Wilson
Mecklenburg
Craig
North Carolina
Manning
South Carolina
North Carolina National Guard
United States
America
South
New England
Middle States
Urope
CHURCH UNION LIKELY IN WARTIME CAREER NOTES
In today’s notice readers glimpse a likely church union, with references to wartime events and community leaders. The article outlines expected changes under a merged church structure and the roles of key organizers amid extraordinary national circumstances.
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