Girard Whiskey Raid Extends as Militia Deployed
Federal and state authorities raid Girard area liquor stores seizing about 100 bottles of liquor and 128 bottles of beer. Adjutant General Gratt M. Herd arrives from Montgomery to supervise the operation as 30 more Montgomery militiamen reach Girard for a lengthy stay. Authorities report ongoing seizures and heightened security across the city and surrounding counties.
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Gov
Mitren
Reorganization Bill Clears House To Go To President
The House approved the conference report on the army reorganization bill by 349 to 25, sending it to President Wilson. It provides a regular peace army of 175 100, expandable to 216,000 in emergency, federalizes the National Guard, funds air nitrate plant production, and creates a medal of honor pension audit board.
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House
Conference
Senate
National Guard
War Department
Citheen
Acton
Prohibition Liquor Seizure Holds in Alabama
Rev Henderson states liquor seized at Girard must remain in Russell county under guard. The state cannot transport liquor inside Alabama and will store the goods until courts decide. Troop retention at Girard depends on local cooperation and developments.
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Mentgomery
Henderson
Girard
Russell County
Alabama
Jury drawing in Orpet trial
Four men were sworn as jurors to hear the Will H. Orpet murder case in Lake County. The court also noted a newspaper report about Celesta Yonker visiting Orpet in his cell, which was denied by authorities. The state subpoenaed Miss Yonker to testify and may seek admission of letters between her and Orpet as evidence.
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Waukegan
Will H. Orpet
Lambert
Donnelly
Dietricta
Lake County
Celesta Yonker
Orpet
Marian Lambert
Sheriff Griffin
Mise Youker
Miss Youker
More Marines Sent to Santo Domingo
Marines mobilised at Norfolk and Boston to sail for Santo Domingo to reinforce Rear Admiral Caperton's forces policing the republic amid political disturbances linked to Haiti. The move follows Admiral Caperton’s request to the navy department for further reinforcement.
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Norfolk
Boston
Santo Domingo
Caperton
Republic
Standards Adopted for Grade Crossing Protection
New York May 20. At the semi annual meeting of the American Railway Association specific standards for protecting grade crossings were adopted to lessen the likelihood of accidents on all railroads in the country.
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New York
America
Amorsu
Carnegie Foundation funds Angiston library plan approved
Mayor Wikle received notice that the Carnegie Foundation will provide 26609 for a free public library in Angiston with 2000 yearly support and preliminary building plans. The city council already agreed to raise 19 percent of the gift and plans will be reviewed by a Foundation architect before construction starts.
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Wikle
Carnegie Foundation
Iron Master's Library Fund
Foundation
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Shipping Bill 13 Passed by 211 to 161 Vote in House
Washington May 20 The administration’s shipping bill to bolster the merchant marine and navy passed the House 211 to 161 in its introduced form. It would authorize 50 million dollars raised by bonds to acquire ships, leased to private capital, with government call-back rights. Some ships would be unused after five years postwar. A five member shipping board would curb rate discrimination and unfair practices. The measure now proceeds to the Senate.
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House
Shipping Board
Senate
Wilson Opens Campaign In Salisbury Stop
President Wilson fired his first campaign shot in North Carolina as his special train paused in Salisbury. He addressed a crowd with criticism of Republican leaders and urged support for forward looking men while in Charlotte for the Meckling celebration with Mrs. Wilson and party dignitaries aboard.
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N. C
Republican Party
Wilson
Ralisbury
Repub
American air record set for long distance flight
Victor Carlstrom broke the American record for a long distance aero plane flight. He carried a message from Newport News Virginia to Sheepshead Bay covering 406 miles in four hours and one minute and was accompanied by Captain Ralph Taylor. Stephenson McCordan made a similar height arrival one hour later. both used Cartwright biplanes.
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Victor Caristrom
Aero Club of America
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Newport News
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Ralph Taylor
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Prisoner ill with pneumonia after county jail arrest
Rheppard Owen, a white man, was arrested Thursday near Ea wardeville by Deputy Marshal Mawards and is ill at the county jail with pneumonia. He was found sleeping on the ground without shoes, hat, or coat, with a double barrel shotgun beside him. The still was cold but had several gallons of beer ready to be distilled. Owen has made bond and will be released when he can be moved.
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Eawardeville
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Sim
Weather forecast for southern Atlantic and eastern states
The Weather Bureau forecast for the week calls for fair skies and moderate temperatures early, with warm conditions and local thunder showers later in the week across the southern Atlantic and eastern states.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Io South Allantic and Eartera
Germans Launch Fresh Attacks Across Western Front
London May 20 German forces renew large scale assaults from Belgium to the Vosges with heavy bombardments around Dunkirk and Verdun. French lines at Avecourt Wood and Dead Man's Hill face fierce combat as counterattacks push back breaches along the Meuse. Verdun remains a focal point with renewed pressure on Hill 304 and the HMnecourt Renes corridor threatening French communications.
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Ville-sur-Tourbe
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Mexican protest over permanent camps at border towns
Gen. Gabriel Gavira and Consul Garcia protested to Carranza against plans to establish permanent camps at Namiquipa El Valle and Colonia Dublin. Tense mood grows as Mexican officials warn Washington of new representations while supplies depart Columbus for the front.
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Gabriel Gavira
Consul Garcia
Carrancta
Mexico
Funstone
Namiquipa
el Valle
Colonia Dublin
Carranza
Washington
Columbus
U S Seeks Reconciliation with Carranza Before Conventions
Washington reports indicate special diplomatic agent Rodgers conveyed to Carranza, by order of President Wilson, that U S sentiment favors intervention but aims to resolve differences with the de facto government amicably. Wilson seeks no Mexican change until after July party conventions, fearing big actions before the campaign.
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Rodgers
Mexico City
Carranza
Wilson
State Department
United States
Punitive Expedition Returns From Border Mission
The second punitive expedition moves back toward the border with Col Sibley’s troops due at the river by tomorrow sight and the rear guard likely reaching American soil by Tuesday. A detachments of cavalry has advanced 135 miles south of the border. return trip 4 to 5 days. Military men see the rescue of Jease Deemer and Moaree Payse as accomplished and the Glen Springs raiders driven far south.
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Tex
Sibley
Jease Deemer
Moaree Payse
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