Death of Carranza Sparks Mexican Revolution Aftermath
Washington reports intensified interest as Venustiano Carranza is killed triggering potential avenging movements and new opposition. Obregon allies push plans with Morones and Gompers while Villa’s threat to international relations appears limited.
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Jamine
Carranza
Madero
State Department
Frias Calles
Villa
Imnecio Enriqguez
Chihuahua City
Purcell of
Vila
Ronailias
Luis N. Morones
United States
Obregon
White House
Wilson
Moarones
Samuel Gompers
Obveson
George Miter Pritish
Alvarale Mining and Meling Company
Pela
Olf
Mexico City
Manuel Pelaes
Obrgon
Fronzaies
Agua Prieta
Senora
Presbyterian union plan adopted by southern assembly
The plan of union proposed by joint committees on closer relations of southern and northern Presbyterian churches was adopted without dissent at the southern assembly session. In Nebraska, Sheriff Davis secured a requisition from Governor McKelvie to Kansas Governor Allen for the return of Harry Kelly, one of three men who held up a bank in Howe, now in custody in Atchison.
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Ared & Ee Shiahrlotte
N. C
Assemblies of the
Northern Presbyterian Church
Lincoln, Neb
Davis
Nemaha County
Neb
McKelvie
Allen
Kansas
Lincoln
Harry Kelly
Bank
Howe
Kelly
Atchisem
Newberry Piker See Dry Run of 1920 Campaign Spending
Washington May 24 The Senate opens its probe into pre convention campaign expenditures with testimony showing $404,984.78 spent by Governor Lowden and other funds flowing to Harding Wood and Newberry campaigns. Emmerson for Lowden detailed state allocations Michigan Missouri and national totals while Moore and Hitchcock described Wood campaign operations and major donors across Illinois Michigan Ohio New York and California.
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Washington
Associated Press
Lowden
Tlinois
Ohio
Harding
Leonard Wool
Newberry
Michigan
Senate
J. Hitchcock
Wood
William CC. Procter
Cincinnati
A. A. Sprague
Chicago
H. C. Stebbins
New York
John H. Price
Cleveland
T. L. Emmerson
Ilinois
Emmerson
Lowdon
Missouri
Reed
Hie
Procter
General Woods
Benator Spencer
Mr. Moore
Tarry M. Davoherty
King
KH. J.jersey
Wheeling
Senator Sutherland
West Virginia
Sutherland
Poindexter
Johnson
California
McEween
H. M. Rice
J. &. Bache
William H. Todd
Brooklyn
Carranza Ends Life to Avoid Capture in Puebla Telegram
A telegram from Cerro Azul Puebla dated May 20 reports that Venustiano Carranza chose suicide over capture. The message, attributed to Col Rodolfo Herrero, claims Carranza died by his own hand and notes Herrero’s prior involvement in Carranza’s death.
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Carranza
Mentco Cles
Associated Press
Venustiano Carranes
Gonzalez
Cerro Azul
Puebla
Col
Rodolfo Herrero
Senor Carranzi
Officers nab still and alleged owner near Aguilar
A still found in the hills eight miles east of Aguilar at Trinidad Colorado led officers to capture a hermit named Jorn Meer Hoefer, alleged owner, and a large quantity of whiskey. The Morning Journal reports the seizure occurred May 24.
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Morning Journal Erecto Tl
Wiee Trinidad
Colo
Jorn Meerhoefer
Allece Awney
Aguilar
Weather forecast and conditions for Denver May 21
Local weather report from Denver and Cole notes fair conditions for Tuesday and Wednesday. Data from the University lists high and low temperatures, humidity, precipitation, and wind details for the preceding 24 hours ending 6 PM yesterday.
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Denver
Cole
New Alexico
Arizona
Tigers Defeat New York As Clemenceau Claw Arrives
May 24 report notes Detroit Tigers win over New York with a tiger's claw from Georges Clemenceau, described as a lack token. Manager Hush Jennings comments on the fin chaser as a decisive factor in the game and its surprising symbolism.
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New York
Georges Clemenceau
Bprance
Hush Jennings
Detroit Tigers
Detroit
Jeaninges
Memphis Boxer Pat Moore Edges Lynch In 12 Round Bout
Pat Moore of Memphis out-pointed Joe Lynch of New York in a 12 round bout in Jersey City. The fight was delayed from Monday due to weight issues. Weights were 117 for Lynch and 116 for Moore with Moore taking six rounds to Lynch's five and one even.
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Jersey City
N. d
Pat Moore
Memphis
Joe Lynch
New York
Lynch
Moore
Kilbane and Brown draw in featherweight six round contest
Jobin Kilbane the featherweight champion and Harry Rip Brown of Philadelphia fought a six round draw in Philadelphia. Brown led early, Kilbane surged late to even the score and Kilbane weighed 124 1 2 pounds while Brown weighed 125. Paddle Pitreimmons of New York defeated Ben Tombler of Philadelphia in eight hard rounds.
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Mhladelphia
Jobin Kilbane
Harry Rip Brown
Philadelphia
Brown
Kilebane
K Kilbane
Paddle Pitreimmons
New York
Ben Tombler
Presbyterian assembly backs league of nations plea
The committee on friendly relations reported at a Philadelphia assembly reading by Rev. Arthur Judson Brown urged support for the league of nations. In New York on May 21 the American Sugar Refining Co. raised sugar prices by one cent to 22 1 2 cents.
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Philadelphen
Presbyterian General Assembly
Aeeston
Arthur Judson Brown
Freign Missions Board
League of Nations
New York
Harris Child Drowns in Tank at Luttrell Ranch
Ralph Clifford Harris aged 20 months, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Harris, fell into a shallow tank on the Luttrell ranch near Grefley Nebraska yesterday. The mother found him in about fourteen inches of water.
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Grefley
Ralph Clifford Harris
Robert ¥. Harris
T. PD. Luttrell Ranch
Yeaterday
Itis
Onkeland mill trap kills teen and body dumped
L Parker, manager of four juries will, told police he set a gun trap that killed a 42 year old boy near the Rakianad Estuary in California. He later dumped the body into the estuary. police recovered it. Parker was arrested.
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Onkeland
Calif
Parker
Will
Rakianad
Plane crashes in Vancouver injures city official
Beasley managing director of the British Columbia Union Steamship company and Major A B Baker were aboard a plane that crashed to the ground from about 500 feet over Vancouver. Beasley escaped with minor injuries while Baker suffered serious injuries.
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Vancouver
B. C
Sloop Resolute Steel Mat Preparation for America's Cup Defenders
In Bristol HK on May 24, workers pressed ahead with fitting the steel mat for the sloop Resolute to replace the hollow wood Minst which collapsed during tuning with the Vanitie off New Haven. Completion expected tomorrow.
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Bristol
Resolute
New Haven
Conn
Tucson Vote Favors Civic Improvements
Tucson voters elect four of five city commissioners with Republican control. A. A. Nicholson tops the vote, joined by F. B. Cook, A. Graham, and J. V. Cummings, while Democrat B. B. Brown trails. The platform calls for street improvements water works sewers and a new high school.
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Wee Tucson
Ariz
Willeex
A. A. Nicholson
F. B. Cook
A B
Graham
J. V Cummings
BB. Brown
Republian
Administration blamed for present high sugar prices
Herbert Hoover testified before a joint legislative committee on profiteering. He said sugar would retail at about 18 cents a pound unless the sugar equalization board could buy Cuban raw sugar at 6 12 cents. He blamed speculation and profiteering, and urged remedies of credit reduction, inflation control, stimulus to production, reduced consumption, or strong wartime government regulation.
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Nce
New York
Herbert Hoover
Joint Legislative Committee
Hoover
Rankin to Head City Food Control During High Water
Don J. Rankin, former county surveyor and flood engineer, is persuaded to assume charge of all food conditions during the present high water. He plans to mobilize needed men and reserves for emergencies, bringing a more scientific approach based on his stream experience. City Manager Gladding and county officers credit him, while officials are urged to publish written answers on past expenditure, dyke protection, and additional legislation.
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Don J. Rankin
Gladding
Edmund Rees
Dr. Wylder
Tom Hughes
Rail Workers Seek Data From Road Chiefs
A committee representing railway workers demands copies of data submitted by road chiefs and asks for statistics on railway owners. The request aims to illuminate ownership and operational figures in the rail system.
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RAIL
Demand of Clerks Hearings Raises Wage Debate
Chicago May 24. Railroads represented by the Association of Railway Executives demand copies of all statistics and testimony to prevent inaccuracies in minutes as workers press for higher wages. T. Whiter says a blanket increase would be unfair though many clerks merit consideration. He notes junior clerks averaging 87.50 monthly could rise to 128.30 with proposed raises, and cites a 74 to 120 percent rise over five years. He questions the board’s retroactive grant of increases before March 1.
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Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
Re. T. Whiter
Association of Railway Executives
Washington
Whiter
Transportation Net
Johnson Leads In Oregon Primary With 1,393 Vote Lead
In Oregon's presidential preference primary Senator Hiram W. Johnson leads Major General Leonard Wood by 1,393 votes based on 35 of 36 counties. Totals show Johnson 41,177, Wood 41,099 with Towden 15,053 and Hoover 6,565. Curry County has no returns yet and Oregon has ten national convention delegates.
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Portland
Ore
Hiram W. Johnson
Leonard Wood
Portland Telegram Site
Mulnomah
Jormbon
Towden
Hoover
Tohneon
Oregon
Note of Japan to China on Shantung Problem Unanswered
Tokyo officials said China had not replied to Japan's invitation to negotiate over Shantung. Shanghai reports say China drafted a refusal citing public opinion and Versailles treaty issues, while Japan offers to start talks and withdraw troops once China forms railway police.
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Japan
China
Shantung
Tokio
Shanghai
Great Britain
United States
France
Beoycett
French President Falls From Train in Night Incident
President Paul Deschanel fell from a moving presidential train near Montarigis France while trying to open a hot car window. He walked a mile to a signal station, received medical care, and was found bruised with no serious injuries.
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Monsieur Deschanel
M. Deschanel
Deschanel
Rail chiefs urge higher freight rates to aid railroad revenues
Washington May 24 rail carriers told the Interstate Commerce Commission that larger freight charges would not raise living costs. Daniel Willard of the Baltimore & Ohio argued prompt transport boosts the economy, while Frederick Strauss said 50 to 60 percent hikes could still lower living costs. The carriers seek about 30.4 percent rate increase to gain roughly 550.9 million dollars, though cattlemen opposed any rise citing rider costs.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Frederick Strauss
New York
Howard Elliott
General Rate Committee
The
Association of Railway Executives
Railroad Labor Board
Mr. Willard
Strauss
Willard
Ss H. Cowan
Texas Cattle Grower#? association
Navy secretary defends 1917 war plans amid Senate hearing
Secretary Daniels testifies before the senate naval investigating committee on war plans for 1917. He asserts the navy had plans "as adequate as any in the world" and clashes with Chairman Hale over questioning methods. Daniels says he was not a naval expert but had seven years studying naval organization.
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L ¥ Morning Journal
LMAT
Washington
Daniels
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Hale
Daniele
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Sims
Mr. Daniels
Senator Hale
Texas Dominant Parties Convene in San Antonio and Dallas
State Republican and Democratic committees meet in San Antonio and Dallas to finalize reports for the upcoming state conventions. The Republican session elects delegates to Chicago for Texas twenty three votes and debates a full state ticket for the first time. The Democratic gathering in Dallas will nominate delegates to San Francisco for Texas forty votes. M H Wolfe urges seating twenty women among the delegates.
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Dallas
Texas
San Antonio
San Antonis
Chicago
San Francisco
M. H. Wolfe
Officials arrest escorts of Carranza body in Mexico City
General Obregon reports that guards accompanying President Carranza during his assassination were arrested for investigation. Named are General Francisco de P. Martel, General Bruno Neira, General Francisco Urquizo, Gerzain Ugarte, Senacio Bonillas, and Manuel Aguirre Berlanga. Authorities plan a commission and promise charges once the killer is identified.
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Paso
Tex
Ignacio
Bonillas
United States
Pontes
Carranza
Alvaro Obregon
Mexico City
Obregon
Carranzm
Francisco de P. Martel
Bruno Neira
Francisco Urquizo
Gerzain Ugarte
Senacio Bontdlas Mel Manuel Aguirre Berlanga
Hodolfo Kerrero
Bisbee election yields nonpartisan mayor and council wins
May 24 Bisbee Arizona Jacob Erickson wins the mayoral race by about three to one over W A Robinson. Nonpartisan candidates for city council in three wards also win by large margins: John Caretto and Robert Keaton in Ward 1, C W Hicks and L A Rosok in Ward 2, and Dr C H Hunt and J B Read in Ward 3. Voters supported the nonpartisan ticket from morning polls with a decisive outcome.
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Bisbee
Ariz
Jacob Erickson
John Caretto
Robert Keaton
C. W. Hicks
L A. Rosok
C. H. Hunt
J. B. Read
Lieket
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Hitchcock
Wood Forces
J. F. Lucey
Kenyon
W. W. Vick
Edwards
New Jersey
B. M. Baruch
Wiliam G. McAdoo
Carlin
Virginia
Palmer
P.m
Ikown
Nab Still
Ak Ome
Tucson
Epeerl
Morning Journal
Epectal U
Owee
Erecta
Negrocity
Pechal
Fleet
Mo Wiest
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