House passes war peace resolution awaiting Wilson veto
Washington May 21. The Senate repealing the war resolution with Germany and Austria was passed by the House 228 to 189 and sent to the president who is expected to veto. Support split along party lines with 19 Democrats joining Republicans. seven Democrats opposed the measure.
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Mail delivery to Orient expedited by air
A plan to speed postal service to the Orient via seaplane contracts was announced. Daily air delivery from Seattle to Victoria will move 700 to 740 pounds of mail across Puget Sound, cutting one day from Trans-Pacific shipments and aiming for implementation around July 4.
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Debate outcome at Colorado college debate night
Colorado college defeated the University of New Mexico in a debate held at the venue on May 11. The affirmative argued for U.S. intervention with armed force in Mexico, while the negatives defended non intervention.
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Weather Summary for Pomper Denver and Arizona Regions
Local weather news reports Saturday showers in Pomper and Denver with unsettled cooler conditions Sunday. Arizona sees showers in most areas except the extreme southwest. Sunday expected to be fair and warmer. Mentions university data, chest temperature readings, humidity, precipitation, wind direction from the north, and cloudy character of day.
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Hailstorm Ravages Salt River Valley Cotton Crops
A freak hail and rain storm in the Salt River valley caused widespread cotton damage on May 21. Hailstones described as walnut-sized battered stalks, destroying young plants and heavily damaging older crops, especially south and west of Phoenix and north and east of the city.
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Condensed News from May 21 Across Several Cities
Brief notices from Chicago St Louis Ottumwa Omaha Chicago committee and other cities report a missionary death a lawyer death a postal delivery an Omaha stock statement a wage strike return to work voter registration error correction a twelve round draw between Levinesky and Wicins both light heavyweights in Dayton.
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New York
Chuck Wicuins
Indianapolis
Republicans Demand Regulation of Public Utilities Plan
The Republican advisory report criticizes Wilson era inflation financing used to fund the war, linking it to higher living costs and excessive credit expansion. It urges regulation of public utilities while opposing broad federal licensing unless needed to curb monopoly tendencies.
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Navy Plans Mapped For Atlantic War Drive Evidence
Washington details emerge as Secretary Thakes and Senate committee clash over pre entry war plans. Executed executive session tentatively to reveal 1917 naval strategy while questioning probes into Admiral Sime letters and disclosures of wartime actions.
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Pre Convention Expense Probe Begins
Washington May 21 Senator Kenyon of Ohio named today chairman of the senate committee to begin Monday investigation of campaign expenditures and pledges by both Republican and Democratic presidential candidates. Members include Renata Boencer of Missa, Edev of New Jersey, and Pomerane of Ohio with Reed of Missouri among the Democrats.
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Martial law proclaimed in Madrid over bread disturbances
Madrid declares martial law amid bread disturbances. Authorities cite food protests and public unrest as trigger for martial measures in the city. National authorities monitor the situation as curfews and checkpoints tighten control.
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Carranza Killed Reported by Mexico City Officials
An official announcement from Mexico City states that Venusti ano Carranza, who led forces in Merion City and fled after a battle near Himes, was killed Thursday morning at Tiascalatpenge. The report confirms Carranza's death following the May 6 engagement.
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Methodist Creed Change Debate at General Conference
The Methodist Episcopal church faces a split over the apostles creed as a majority backs keeping the phrase The Holy Catholic Church while a minority seeks removal. A committee report also reforms church education funding directing more money to the board of education.
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Villa Looms Strong as Barrier to Late Mexican Up rising
Washington reports Francisco Villa remains an obstacle to the de facto Mexican government. A British mining executive was reportedly held for ransom as Villa defies authorities and seizes Americans. State Department says no action taken yet though talks may press Mexico City or Chihuahua leaders.
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New York
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City Column Uses Curious Arguing Tone Over Law Enforcement
A provocative column curses political influence in policing. It urges local officials to uphold duties, prosecute bawdy houses gambling and vagrancy, and revoke licenses while warning against partisan manipulation and public forgetfulness.
Persia Appeals to League Over Bolshevik Invasion
Persia appeals to the League of Nations for protection against Bolshevik aggression after forces land on Persian soil from the Caspian Sea. The démarche was conveyed by the Persian foreign minister in Paris.
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Authorities to Launch Effort on Jam at Junction Points
Officials announce immediate launch to ease traffic by targeting key junctions. Efforts to raise the blockade will focus on the score of junction points to prevent further congestion.
Form Committees to Ease Freight Congestion at Thirty Gateways
Morning Journal reports the American Railway Association orders formation of car committees at thirty gateway cities to speed loading and forwarding of freight. Advisory groups and interstate commission involvement aim to re route traffic, pool equipment, and reduce reliance on transfer moves.
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Battle over soldier relief bill stalls in Congress
Washington May 21 plans for action on the soldier relief proposition were abandoned by Republican leaders amid talk of a Democrat Republican coalition to defeat passage or amend the rule. Fordney and Rainey issued reports noting funding only via new taxes and opposing quick action as a campaign measure.
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Boston to adopt high pressure fire system in city
Boston plans abolishing horse drawn and steam engines in downtown Fleeton to replace with a high pressure water system. Pipelines under streets extend to 76 hydrants with 12 008 gallons per minute at 240 pounds, rising to 36 000 gallons at 200 pounds after more pumping units. Insurance rates may drop as system costs rise to about 3 to 4 million dollars.
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Senate to action on profits profiteers tax returns
Washington May 21 continued outcry in the senate over profiteers as Republican leaders pledged to take up the Harris resolution calling for corporation income and excess profit tax returns including 1917 1918 and 1919. Amendments were possible and the measure may pass. House members backed probes with King proposing to curb bank renewals on commodity notes and bills. Calder urged stronger plant capacity to battle high prices and criticized price fixing and wartime policies.
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Omaha Reserve Bank Handles Agriculture and Cattle Paper
L H Earhart, manager of the Omaha branch, stated that despite credit curtailment the local federal reserve bank is handling agriculture and cattle paper amounting to about one third of its total re-discounts. Frank M Currie, cattleman, claimed stockmen cannot borrow in Omaha for thirty days, noting sharp livestock value declines and a 25 percent drop in beef production projected for the next two months. He said northwest cattle losses in winter and storms affected Wyoming shipments last autumn.
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Calles Ready to Fight Villa to Win Terms
General Calles declares willingness to fight Francisco Villa if needed to force terms. Troop dispositions include 6,000 in Chihuahua City, 1,200 cavalry at Santa Rosalia, 1,300 at Parral, 600 cavalry toward Ortiz, 500 infantry en route to Camargo, with 6,000 defense officials in western Chihuahua and related forces close to Villa’s headquarters.
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Boy From Europe Reaches Colorado After Long Journey
An Ames Colorado grandmother, after eighteen months of effort, reports her 12 year old grandson Sydney Richardas arrived in the United States from Liverpool. He has lived with distant relatives since his parents died. He will reach Denver Sunday afternoon, pending next steps.
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General Federation Calls Off Rail Strike
Paris May 2 The general federation of labor decided to call off the strikes it had ordered in support of the railway men's walkout. The decision for the resumption of work was reached by a vote of 96 to 8.
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