May Day unrest in major cities prompts security mobilizations
Reports to government agencies show strike activity easing nationwide as May Day passes. In New York 12 000 officers and federal agents stood by for disturbances while guarding leaders of steel and finance. Cleveland ramped up police presence recalling last year’s riots with armaments ready. Hartford state guards and police guarded the capitol and bridges after a bomb threat tip.
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New York
Wm. J. Flynn
Department of Justice
J. P. Morgan
Chas. M. Schwab
H. H. Gary
Cleveland
Smith
Hartford
Conn
Capitol
State Armory
East Hartford
Charles W. Burpee
First
State Guard
Senate approves Canada print paper joint commission plan
The Underwood resolution creating a U S Canada joint commission on print paper was favorably reported by the house foreign affairs committee. An amendment directs the commission to report to the president rather than Congress.
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Washington
Senate
Canada
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Congress
Deportation Trial Ends in Bisbee Acquittal
In Bisbee the deportation trial closed with a verdict acquitting Harry C. Wotton of kidnapping Fred Brown, among the group deported from Bisbee to Cowlos New Mexico on July 1 917. County Prosecutor Robert N. French planned to try 159 defendants under a joint indictment next, pursuing the blanket case regardless of Wootten’s outcome.
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Tombstone
Ariz
Bisbee
Harry C. Wotton
Fred Brown
Cowlos
New Mexico
Robert N. French
French
Wootten
Tragic Death At Party Ends With Lipstick Message
Marie Williams used red lipstick to scrawl a farewell on a mirror before dying at home during a party. She tired of singing and dancing for a living and left by opening a gas jet. The janitor found her body and a note saying she is at ease. Her mother resides in Wilmington Delaware.
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Chicago
Marie Williams
S. I. Williams
Wilmington
Delaware
Block plan to send arm into Mexico
A plot to arm and disrupt Obregon's revolution in Mexico was halted in St. Louis on May 1. Manuel M. Pietro, former mayor of Jaarez and ex-congress member, claimed the plot and confessed. Police found about $60,000 in American currency with an accomplice identified as Raymond R. Mayfin. Pietro said he came to buy arms, officials reported.
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ST. Louis
Obregon
Mexico
Manuel M. Pietro
Jaarez
Mexican Congress
Pietro
Raymond R. Mayfin
End Dispute With Carmen Aboard Akron Rail Union
Akron May 1. Members of electric railway unions on the A B C divisions of the N O T did not vote on the arbitration measure Friday night. They met with company officials Saturday morning in the terminal building. Other divisions have agreed to arbitrate. Officials would not forecast further trouble but called the situation serious and hoped for an amicable settlement.
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Akron
Electric
Anti Saloon League Eyes Dry Presidential Stamp
Dr. P A Baker, head of the Anti-Saloon League of America, says the group is vetting all candidates for president for pro dry stance. He notes only Lowden and Hoover currently meet the league’s standards, with Cox described as wet and Johnson backed by California liquor interests.
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Westerville
P. A. Baker
Anti-Saloon League of America
League
Lowden
Illinois
Herbert Hoover
Baker
Cox
Ohio
San Francisco
Solid South
Harding
Edwards
New Jersey
Hiram Johnson
California
May Day violence erupts in Paris injuring workers
First violence in France's May day strike occurred in Paris late today. Thirty men and twenty laborites injured as workers tried to force police lines at Place de la République. About thirty persons were arrested.
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Paris
France
Place de la Rublique
Earthquake Recorded in St Louis May 1
A 30 second earthquake disturbance was recorded by the seismograph at St Louis University at 9 15 AM today. Prof B J Goesse who heads the instrument lab reported the event.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis University
B. J. Goesse
Hike of Love to Span Ohio by Salvation Lassie
Captain Mary Heddle of the Salvation Army in Columbus will walk across Ohio on a hike of love to do good deeds in each city and town. She leaves Cleveland at 9 AM Monday and proceeds to Cincinnati via Elyria Oberlin Ashland Mansfield Galion Bucyrus Marion Delaware Columbus Lafayette Dayton Springfield Middletown and Hamilton.
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Columbus, O
Mary Heddle
Salvation Army
Columbus
Ohio
Lassie
Public Square
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Elyria
Oberlin
Ashland
Mansfield
Galion
Bucyrus
Marion
Delaware
LaFayette
Dayton
Springfield
Middletown
Hamilton
Mexico revolt sparks fear of soviet influence
Washington officials in close touch with Mexican affairs warned that a successful revolt against Carranza could yield a government tied to soviet principles. They cited General Salvador Alvarado as a likely provisional president and described El Alvarado’s Yucatan governorship as advancing extreme socialism. De la Huerta and Calles are named socialist military leaders, while Obregon vows to protect domestic and foreign interests and Mexico's resources if he leads.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico
Salvador Alvarado
Obregon
Alvarado
Yucatan
de la Huerta
H. E. Calles
Sale Going Strong For Tag Day At Playground Drive
By noon today young volunteers reported 150 dollars raised for the playground tag day. The campaign will continue this afternoon and into the evening as contributions are collected.
Kelley named secretary of state highway department
May 1 in Columbus Clem Kelley has been appointed secretary of the state highway department. The former chief clerk is succeeded by H. W. Sheehee of Toledo in the Columbus office.
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Columbus
Clem Kelley
State Highway Department
H. W. Sheehee
Toledo
Alleged Bond Thieves Held In New York Case
James Keane and David J Haynes private detectives of Montreal were held on suspicion of complicity in the theft of five million dollars in liberty bonds and other securities from Wall Street firms. Keane claimed ownership of a Montréal detective agency and Haynes was among his operatives. Police say James H Gluck and Edward Furey disposed of some bonds in Montreal via Keane's agency. Judge Mulqueen set bail at ten thousand dollars pending examination.
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New York
James Keane
David J. Haynes
Montreal
Wall Street
Keane
Haynes
James H. Gluck
Edward Furey
Mulqueen
Dewar Jury Convicted of Manslaughter in Crawford Case
Cleveland May 1 A jury found John DeWar former police lieutenant guilty of manslaughter in the killing of contractor Robert Crawford. The law prescribes one to twenty years. The jury did not show mercy. DeWar shot Crawford while riding in Crawford’s automobile. Prosecution argued intoxication from alcohol. defense claimed cocaine intoxication.
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Cleveland
John DeWara
Robert Crawford
DeWar
Crawford
Mystery in Death in Akron Man, 35, Dies at Home
Elmer G. Bean, a 35 year old machinist, died mysteriously at his Akron residence after returning from work. His wife left for Cleveland Friday noon and a clear contact with her has not succeeded. investigation is expected to follow.
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Akron
Elmer G. Bean
Cleveland
Roxbury Boxer Jimmy Murray Dies After Ten Round Bout
Boston May 1 Jimmy Murray a Roxbury boxer who was knocked out in the last minute of a ten round bout with Dave Powers of Malden died today Powers was arrested by police inspectors on a technical charge of manslaughter
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Boston
Jimmy Murray
Roxbury
Dave Powers
Malden
Powers
France Faces 24 Hour General Strike Across Unions
Paris amid a 24 hour general strike shows near complete work stoppage with only limited transit in operation. Authorities report no violence, troops deployed, and railway workers pushing for nationalization while railway traffic remains largely normal in main lines.
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Paris
Soldier aid proposal stalls as Republican caucus splits
In Washington on May 1 the soldier bonus bill faced delay after a Republican caucus failed to endorse the measure. Insurgents signed a protest against the sales tax component, predicting passage impossible before recess. Democrats oppose the bill as is, and leadership warned the plan may be handed to the next Congress.
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Washington
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Representative Good
Iowa
Appropriations Committee
Towner
Republican National Committee
Fordney
European May Day Demonstrations Hit Europe Wide Strike
London reports a 24 hour general strike with railway workers opposing violence and talks by J H Thomas. Paris Vienna and Berlin note widespread work stoppages with grave diggers exempt in Vienna and tanks guarding stations in Britain.
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London
National Union of Railway Men
J. H. Thomas
Paris
Vienna
Siberia
Berlin
Outlaw railroad strike costs near a million daily
Washington reports the rail strike costs taxpayers nearly 1 million dollars per day due to the five percent guarantee of the Esch-Cummins law. Thousands remain idle, freight piles up in major cities while union leaders say the strike is waning as the railroad labor board prepares for prompt action within weeks.
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Washington
Buffalo
Timothy Shea
Brotherhood of Railway Firemen
Railway Labor Board
Athens Men Take Patrolman Eligibility Tests
Four men took the City of Athens civil service patrolman tests at City Building Friday evening under commission secretary Keenan. Two non residents, John L. West of The Plains and Robert King of Frost, joined Athens candidates Jacob M. Cady and Charles J. Hayden, the latter a World War II veteran with bravery decorations. Harry Dalton, already on the eligible list, among others expected to gain spots. results to be announced soon.
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Athens City
Russia
Harry Dalton
Athens
Iriday
Tabor Jury Fails to Reach Verdict
PAW PAW Mich May 1 Mrs Sarah Tabor charged with causing the death of her daughter Maude Tabor was at liberty today under 2000 bond. The jury after thirty six hours of deliberation disagreed standing 8 to 4 for conviction. A new trial is expected in September.
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Paw Paw, Mich
Sarah Tabor
Maude Tabor
Urges U S To Play Big Brother To The Chinese
Cleveland May 1 Theodore Burton former United States senator urged the United States to play the big brother to China in an address here last night China is ripe for the wholehearted endeavor and willing to learn from us Burton ridiculed talk of war with Japan and said Japanese leaders viewed immigration restrictions as perfectly rational.
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Cleveland
Theodore Burton
United States
China
Burton
Japan
Knox peace resolution faces Senate battle in May
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska predicts the Knox peace resolution will pass by party lines and face a veto from President Wilson. Lodge leads Republican opposition with Underwood backing Hitchcock. Some Democrats including Reed and Walsh may join Republicans. Lenroot and McCumber show tentative positions as debate over ending the war and resuming trade continues.
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Washington
Senate
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Wilson
Lodge
Underwood
Reed
Missouri
Walsh
Massachusetts
Knox
Lenroot
Wisconsin
McCumber
North Dakota
Over 100000 Radicals in the Country
The justice department secret service reports at least 100000 native Americans in radical societies planning demonstrations nationwide on May Day. The Communist Party claims 25000 members, with S W W and Socialist parties also active. about 1000 soviets exist in the United States with 60 in New York alone.
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Washington
United States
Justice Department
Secret Service
Communist Party
Keephan
Communist Labor Party
Socialist Party
Burke
Bureau of Investigation
Justice
New York
Department
Chicago
Rochester
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Seattle
St. Louis
Communist Party of America
Francis Garver
Radicals to Hold Meetings to Protest Deportations
Chicago May 1 Radical forces plan nationwide meetings to protest arrests and deportations of radicals and to seek recognition of the Russian Soviet. I W W leaders say no violence will occur with gatherings in Chicago New York Minneapolis Milwaukee Denver and other large cities. Socialist leaders also plan protests over Debs imprisonment with resolutions likely denouncing the act. Police prepare to double guards at the meetings.
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Chicago
Germany
New York
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Denver
William Haywood
Socialist Party
Otto Branstetter
Eugene Debs
Branstetter
Dead Line Fixed for Messenger Church Notices
The Messenger announces a new deadline for church service notices to appear on Saturdays. Notices must reach the news office by Friday evening or before 8 o clock Saturday morning to be published.
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the Messenger
News Office
Dance Eagles Hall Evening Event Ad
May 3 Monday dance at Eagles Hall featuring good music and orderly attendance. Admission is 25 cents. By order committee.
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Eagles Hall
New Jersey Supreme Court Orders Presidential Primary Recount
Chief Justice Wm Gummers grants a recount petition by Senator Hiram Johnson claiming defeat to General Wood in New Jersey’s presidential primary. Recount starts May 10 in five counties with a possible state-wide extension. Johnson must post 10000 dollars as security and may face higher costs if the result is unchanged.
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Newark
New Jersey
Wm. Gummers
New Jersey Supreme Court
Hiram Johnson
Wood
Morris
Glougester
Cay
Johnson
Trenton
Justice Gummers
Kalisch
Gummers
Rebels Advance Toward Matamoros in Mexico
General Almazan with about 30 000 rebels moves toward Matamoros sixteen miles out. Fighting expected before night as rebels aim to win Matamoros and draw citizens to join. Chihuahua City remains in rebel control while Juarez braces for potential attack. Northwestern railroad service ordered to stop.
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San Benito
Texas
Almazan
Matamoros
Chihuahua City
Juarez
Jose Escholetz
Mexican Northwestern
Papers Boost Price In St Louis
In St Louis on May 1 newspapers announce price hikes. Weekday editions rise from two to three cents and Sunday editions from five to ten cents.
Elections postponed July 5 in Mexico amid revolution turmoil
A La Pensa dispatch from Mexico City reports July 5 elections in Mexico postponed due to revolutionary activity. Congress to convene an extraordinary session to name a provisional president as Carranza’s term ends in December. The report places the action in San Antonio and Mexico City. In Mount Vernon Illinois two earthquake tremors were felt this morning, one lasting 15 seconds at 9 16 and a shorter one at 10.
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San Antonio
Texas
Revolutionista
la Pensa
Mexico City
Congress
Carranza
Mount Vernon
Ill
Strike Ties Up on IPPING
Twenty freights owned by the Pittsburgh Steamship Co with 300 crewmen idle at Toledo due to a railroad strike. Vessels will not move coal or ore until the movement restarts. ten boats under 10,000 tons will operate. Large fleet anchored in Maumee Bay lagoon. a few moved to docks but remain idle. Company reports about 100 boats laid up on the Great Lakes.
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Toledo
Pittsburgh Steamship Company
Maumee Bay
Great Lakes
Auditor flags incomplete Athens county tax returns
Auditor Cornwell reports several Athens county corporations have not filed complete personal property tax returns. He notes one case where a corporation underreported by a large sum, which was corrected to three times the original amount. He warns the tax duplicate may grow this fall if more discrepancies are found.
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Cornwell
County Board of Tax Revision
Athens
Athens County
Sympathetic Strike Paralyzes Cambridge Rail Yard
Cambridge May 1 The Marietta division of the Pennsylvania lines was paralyzed this morning by a strike of yard switch men trainmen and conductors in sympathy with the outlaw switch men's strike.
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Cambridge
Marietta
Pennsylvania Lines
San Mateo Steamship Sinks Off Salina Cruz
The steamer San Mateo bound for Pan American line from San Francisco sank off the Salina Cruz breakwater on the west coast of Mexico, per marine department advices to the local chamber of commerce.
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San Francisco
San Mateo
Pan-American Line
Salina Cruz
Mexico
Marine Department of Local Chamber of Commerce
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Bureau of Conciliation
Labor Department
Kerwin
Hunt
Palmer
Danger
Block
Carmen
Salvation “Lassie
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Henry Wood
United Press
Oture
Tabor
U.S
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McCormick
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