Federal directors to run U S railroads under McAdoo plan
Washington May 21 Federal directors will replace railroad presidents and run roads under the United States Railroad Administration. Many presidents may serve as directors while others resign and become executive representatives. Huntington of the Virginian railway is removed for not following orders on repairs. Weather forecast noted for Thursday.
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Washington
United States
McAdoo
Railroad Administration
Allegheny Region
Pittsburg
New York Central
C.H. Markham
Pocahontas
Hampton Roads
Markham
AH. Smith
New England
Assissippi River
Ohio River
Aya
Mtington
C. W. Huntington
The
Virginian Railway
Railroad
United States Railroad Administration
La Follette Declares Charges Baseless in Seditious Speech Case
Wisconsin Senator La Follette declared charges by the Minnesota public safety commission that his St. Paul speech was seditious and disloyal to be baseless. His attorney argued the speech was patriotic and protected, noting garbled reports and transcript. He asserted the commission misrepresented statements and stressed the speech’s broader rights.
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Washington
Minnesota Public Safety Commission
St. Paul
la Follette
Wisconsin
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
Ibert E. Roe
Minnesota Commission
Sere
Wilson
Rumor Persists of Von Hindenburg Death in France
In May 21 dispatch from the British Army in France rumors spread that Field Marshal von Hindenburg had died. The report notes the rumor is general among enemy and civilians, but no official confirmation or known cause is provided.
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France
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Mooney to be resentenced after Supreme Court remit
San Francisco May 21 Thomas J Mooney faces hanging again after his May 28 resentencing ordered by Judge Franklin A Griffin for the 1916 preparedness parade bombing that killed 10 and injured 40. Defense counsel said the appeal could go to the U S Supreme Court and argued the remititur from the high court. The district attorney’s demurrer was sustained, declaring the action void.
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San Francisco
Thomas J Mooney
Franklin A. Griffin
Caunan
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Mooney
Famine and unrest threaten German war effort says observer
Washington May 21 The food situation in Germany is described as the most critical yet with plans for further ration cuts postponed only by hopes of grain from Ukraine. Reports from Apremasse France relay that mass hunger drives low morale and fear of Bolshevik movement. prisoners of war at Vienna gas works allegedly murdered. soldiers begging for food and sickness rising. The observer warns famine could push Germany and Austria toward capitulation or alliance with enemies and notes American sentiment shifting amid wartime strains.
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Germany
America
Washington
Ford
Ukraine
Austria
Mell
Apnemasse
France
Vienna
Arbeiter Zeitung
War developments linger in Germany air and railroads
Summary notes chaotic war developments from Germany as directors release statements about rail operations and air activity. Reports mention wartime trials, reorganizations, and Allied assessments while other items touch on local concerns such as wage rises, marine recruits, and public notices with scattered headlines.
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Ramine
Germany
Meastoo
Winconsin
Mooney
Miss Lusk
Daniels
America
Tate
Anaconda
We Knights of Columbus
Telegraphic News
Grace Lusk to testify in Roberts murder trial today
Waukesha Wis May 21 Grace Lusk will take the stand to relate relations with Dr David Roberts in her trial for slaying his wife. Defense notes her fragile condition. prosecution details and letters from the night of the tragedy emerge as testimony unfolds.
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Waukesha
Wis
Grace K
David
Mony
Wren
Miss "Lusk
David Roberts
Witnd
Tan
Miss Lous
Morris
Tullar
Miss Lusk
Mrs. Roberts
Miss N
Mex Roberts
Airplane mail routes hit by storms over route conflicts
Airplane mail pilots faced early storms today on routes from Belmont field to Washington and from Philadelphia to Washington. Lieutenant Bonsal diverted back after encountering electrical disturbances and wind. Edgerton pressed through heavy clouds near Baltimore at 10,000 feet arriving in 2 hours 34 minutes with a hail damaged propeller. Lieutenant Miller completed the Washington to Philadelphia segment in 1 hour 12 minutes.
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Washington
Belmont Field
Long Island
Bonsal
Edgerton
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Milter
Village Razed as Tornado Strikes Town in Wisconsin
A triangular report describes a village in Wisconsin being leveled by a tornado while nearby entente forces stay on alert. Along Line in France observers note a waning fighting spirit after earlier clashes.
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Entente
Wisconsin
France
Central Iowa Tornado Wipes Out Lane Rock
A tornado virtually wiped out Lane Rock, Madison County, killing seven and injuring others. Homes and barns were destroyed, power lines were torn down cutting Prairie du Lac to three hours of darkness. A cottage on the lakefront was struck by lightning and burned.
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Madison
Win
Lane Rock
Mount Horeb
Prairie du Lac
Tornado toll rises in central Iowa and Denison damage
Tornadoes in central Iowa caused multiple deaths and widespread injuries with property damage estimated from five hundred thousand to one million dollars. Reports from Denison and Crawford county noted deaths, missing and dozens injured as lines of communications failed. In Washington, Hoover projected possible limits on rationing if crops grow heavy, impacting baker services nationwide.
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Dew Moines
Iowa
Eave
Toone Newton
Denison
Allies Halt German Preparations on Western Front Fronts
The Entente forces press the German lines in multiple sectors from the Swiss frontier to Amiens. Australian and French units seize fortified points and secure routes, while Turkish mutiny in Asia Minor and Japan China talks cloud Siberian plans. American legions boost morale as Germany struggles to restart major offensives.
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Bat Tle
Berlin
F Leere
Las Mallent
Amiens
Wil 44
Lassigny
Tvreport
Athens
Asia
Minor
Japan
China
Siberia
German Irish plots in United States linked to German aid
Washington reports say U S government agents uncovered conclusive evidence that German money and promises aided Irish plots against British rule. Authorities limited details, noting Irish Sinn Fein leaders were arrested partly on this evidence, with further arrests anticipated in London or Washington. Dublin also reports ongoing searches and examinations of suspects connected to the alleged plot.
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Washington
United States
France
London
Channel
Trish
Dublin
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