Government rebels seize control amid Mexican upheaval
May 11 dispatches report Sonora Governor De la Huerta moving toward Mexico City to head a provisional regime under Prieta plans. Rebels aim to convene governors to name a provisional president and set a July 4 election while U S officials acknowledge a de facto regime but seek cautious recognition. Obregon appears poised to lead with a bloodless revolt noted. Carranza fate unsettled as authorities pledge legal trial rather than execution.
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Ogales
Arizona
de la Huerta
Sonora
Mexico City
Prieta
Washington
Mexico
Obregon
Carranza
State Department
United States
Gonzales
Federal District
Cnd
Salvador Alvarado
Antonio Villera
Fernando Calderon
Liberal Party
B. A. Long
Tampico
George T. Summerlin
General Gonzales
General Obregon
Rebels Advance as Mexican Cities Report Fall
In El Paso on May 11, reports said General Praeda with 500 troops would reach Piedras Negras and force a surrender without a fight. Word from Obregon headquarters claimed San Luis Potosi fell to rebels and Queretaro also had fallen.
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EL Paso
Texas
Piedras Negras
Praeda
San Luis Potosi
Obregon
Queretaro
Ninety Days Under Suspicion Motions in Chicago Case
Police report005 indicates Zearo T. Angelo was arrested for cashing a pay check that did not belong to him. He remains jailed and faces a ninety day period of suspicion as authorities review the matter.
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Chicago
Zearo T. Angelo
Lowden Wins Illinois Delegation Pledge for GOP Nomination
Governor Frank O Lowden secured the Illinois delegation’s pledge to back his presidential bid at the Republican national convention. He defeated Chicago Mayor William H Thompson for control of the delegation and blocked Thompson’s platform. Senator Lawrence Sherman is chosen national committeeman to replace Thompson. Eight Lowden delegates were chosen at large with four fifths voting power each. Thompson remains as one of the delegates. Democratic convention remains noncommittal on prohibition.
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Springfield
Ill
Frank O. Lowden
Lowden
Wm. H. Thompson
Chicago
Thompson
Lawrence Sherman
Sherman
McCormick
Patrol Ambushed Near Timoleague Leaves Three Dead
A bicycling patrol near Timoleague County Cork was ambushed yesterday. Sergeant Flynn and Constables Brick and MacDonnell were killed, Constable Grimesdale wounded. No arrests. assassins fled. Sergeant MacDonnell had recently led police against a Sinn Fein attack. The death of Aiden Redmond, a Sinn Fein hunger-strike prisoner, was attributed to the operation for appendicitis during his Mount Joy imprisonment.
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Dublin
Aiden Redmond
Sinn
Grimesdale
Timoleague
MacDonnell
Sinn Fein
Gas Prices Rise If Mexican Oil Is Cut Off
Government experts warned New York on May 11 that gasoline could jump to 55 cents or a dollar per gallon if the Mexican revolt blocks crude exports. The United States buys over 6 million barrels of Mexican oil monthly, with March imports near 6.5 million barrels.
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New York
United States
Geological Survey
Blackmail Charge Brought Against Two Men in Toledo
Mathew Turk and Dewey Daggerty were held for the federal grand jury in Toledo on a charge of attempting to blackmail the Rev. Father Nichol of Kenosha Wisconsin.
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Toledo
Mathew Turk
Dewey Daggerty
Federal Grand Jury
Father Nichol
Kenosha
Wis
Ecremont Linked to New York Bond Swindle Chief
Chicago police say Arthur Ecremont held in the New York bond swindle case is connected to Nicky Arenstein, head of the gang. Evidence from Ecremonts belongings shows direct dealings with Arenstein Nick Cohen and Phil Kastel.
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Chicago
Arthur Ecremont
New York
Nicky Arenstein
Ecremont
Arnestein
Nick Cohen
Phil Kastel
Gasoline Shortage Tied to Rail Switchmen Strike
Local gasoline supply tight as filling stations limit purchases due to a strike by rail switchmen. No national shortage reported, but delays at key junctions cause ships to be held up three to six weeks, affecting many areas.
Lodge to Chair and Keynote at Republican Convention
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts will serve as temporary chairman and keynoter at the Republican national convention in Chicago. The Republican national committee, meeting after an all day session, chose him unanimously on June 8. The committee cited Wilson’s letter to Oregon Democrats on the treaty as central to support for Lodge’s reservations. Brigadier General James Arian, allied with Pershing in Mexico, was named head door keeper.
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Chicago
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Republican National Committee
Wilson
Oregon
James Arian
Pershing
Mexico
Interclass Wrestling Meet Set At Ohio University
The first interclass wrestling meet at Ohio University will be held in the Ohio gym next Thursday night to crown individual champions, foster class spirit, and boost wrestling for the coming year. Freshmen Romero Stoo and Fisher lead bids, sophomores Pope, juniors Ferguson, and seniors Si Warfield and Ed Swick will compete for honors.
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Ohio University
Ohio Gym
Romero
Stoo
Fisher
Pope
Ferguson
Si Warfield
Ed Swick
Barbers Strike for Half Hour for Tea
North Hudson barbers have gone on strike demanding a half hour for tea every afternoon. The action affects shops in the area as workers push for scheduled breaks yesterday and today.
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North Hudson
N. J
Resolution of Peace Debate Pushes Knox Plan
Senate debate on the Knox peace resolution resumes with Senator McCumber likely to attack Wilson’s treaty stance while praising a return to pre war commercial status. Senator Hitchcock is expected to respond to Knox’s recent criticism of the president as the war ends via resolution.
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L. C. Martin
United Press
Washington
United States
Germany
Senate
McCumber
North Dakota
Hitchcock
Wilson
Congress
Knox
Wilson calls cabinet meeting in Washington
President Wilson scheduled a cabinet meeting in Washington at 2 P M today. The session was ordered to discuss ongoing national issues and policy directions.
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Washington
Wilson
Utica Firm Guilty in Apparel Profiteering Trial
A federal jury in Syracuse found John A. Roberts and Co. of Utica guilty on eleven of thirteen counts for profiteering in selling wearing apparel. The company faces up to $55,000 in fines.
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Syracuse
N. Y
John A. Roberts and Co
Utica
Strike Against Daylight Saving At Cincinnati Plant
One hundred workers at the Cincinnati Horse Shoe and Iron Co. went on strike to protest the daylight saving law. They say the new schedule forces them to start work at 3 30 and 4 30 a m and demand the old time schedule be restored.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Horse Shoe and Iron Co
Alleged Gambling Sweep at Sugar Creek Arrests 18 Men
Sheriff Parker and local officers raided the Cowan place at Sugar Creek Monday evening, finding a basement gambling setup. Eighteen men were taken to the county jail, arraigned before Justice Helwig on a gambling for money charge, and held on $300 bond each. Names include John Karbula Harvey Gaskin Loney Schlagel J C Cowan Cliffe Augustine Fred Oliver Matt Dishong Cornelius Besen James Cooksey Milton Cooksey James Males Charles McLain Ralph Cottonbrook Glenn Hutchinson Rodney Bradley Frank Slackie Cris Hanley Dan Tolliver William Cowan and C L Loma.
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Parker
McKinley
Bolin
Kady
Sugar Creek
Helwig
Cowan Place
Justice Helwig
John Karbula
Harvey Gaskin
Loney Schlagel
J. C. Cowan
Cliffe Augustine
Fred Oliver
Matt Dishong
Cornelius Besen
James Cooksey
Milton Cooksey
James Males
Charles McLain
Ralph Cottonbrook
Glenn Hutchinson
Rodney Bradley
Frank Slackie
Cris Hanley
Dan Tolliver
William Cowan
C. L. Loma
Hoover to testify Friday on sugar shortage inquiry
Herbert Hoover informed the House Judiciary Committee that he will appear Friday to testify about the sugar shortage. The testimony aims to shed light on factors behind the supply issue and potential government actions.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
House Judiciary Committee
Hester sues Waterloo trustees over road work in Athens county
Charles Hester of Mineral and Waterloo township seeks an injunction in common pleas court to halt further road repairs and payments from the Waterloo road fund. He notes a February treasury surplus of 2596.41 and claims 70 miles of unimproved roads, with only limited dragging in six months while funds were used on the Carbondale Marshfield road without formal action.
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Athens County
Common Pleas Court
Charles Hester
Mineral
Waterloo Township
Hester
Waterloo
Carbondale
Marshfield
Carbondale-Marshfield
House to Pass Soldier Bonus Bill Next Week
Chairman Fordney of the Ways and Means Committee announced the House will pass the revised soldier bonus bill not later than next week. He offered no forecast on Senate action but said it would receive prompt attention there.
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Washington
House
Fordney
Michigan
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Death at New York home as two brothers slain
Neighbors found Joseph Valtaggio shot in bed in a dining room and Baptiste Valtaggio shot three times in the kitchen. A revolver lay by Joseph and investigators suspect the killings were tied to Baptiste’s prior police information and possible revenge by friends. Joseph was killed first, then Baptiste while aiding him.
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New York
Joseph Valtaggio
Valtagneio
Baptiste
Joseph
Dorres Ends Life by Hanging at Athens State Hospital
Raymond Dorres, 30, a Chillicothe clerk, hanged himself with a pocket handkerchief at Athens state hospital during late Monday night or early Tuesday. Coroner and hospital officials cite contagion from a recent suicide report as a potential contributing factor. Dorres had no prior self harm history and had recently sought more privileges before his death. He had been treated at the hospital three times, with the last stay ending on November 24, 1919.
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Raymond Dorres
Chillicothe
Athens State Hospital
Johnson
Berry
Dorres
Messenger
Corrigan
Night Watch
Capper urges sugar rationing to curb non essential use
Senator Capper of Kansas urged consumers to appeal to President Wilson to ration sugar for candy and soft drink dealers. He said the sugar situation is urgent and that the sugar equalization board needs presidential authority to act while praising Herbert Hoover for the plan. Capper called for action to curb gambling in sugar distribution.
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Washigton
Wilson
Senator Capper
Kansas
Capper
Herbert Hoover
Sugar Equalization Board
Underwood Eyes Close Primary Race in Alabama
Birmingham May 11 Oscar W. Underwood minority leader faced the closest race of his political career in Alabama state primaries with Breck Musgrove as his main opponent. William J. Bryan toured the state urging defeat of Underwood as an enemy to the prohibition cause.
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Birmingham
Ala
Oscar W. Underwood
IL. Breck Musgrove
Wiliam J. Bryan
Underwood
Grant Increase In City Car Fare
Cleveland street car fares rise to five cent ordinary fare with one cent transfers replacing six tickets for a quarter. Common council approved the hike to cover higher wages for street car workers.
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Cleveland
Common Council
William Dean Howells Dead at 84 in New York
William Dean Howells, famed writer and lecturer, died at his New York home aged 84 after a winter in Savannah frail from influenza. His son John Mead and daughter Mildred were with him. funeral set for Wednesday at 10 A M at the Church of the Ascension.
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New York
William Dean Howells
Howells
Savannah
John Mead
Mildred
Church of the Ascension
Ile
Martins Ferry
Ohio
United States
Venice
Atlantic Monthly
New Leaf Mills
Wilson Criticized British Navy Strategy in 1917 Address
Secretary Daniels revealed President Wilson’s confidential 1917 address to the fleet at Yorktown. Wilson urged officers to break with tradition to combat the submarine threat and endorsed the convoy system and allied efforts to crush the menace. He noted British reluctance and praised allied cooperation.
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Washington
Wilson
Great Britain
Daniels
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
America
Yorktown
Daniela
Navy Department
General Board
Sims
Turks Hand Treaty to Ottoman Delegates in Paris Cloak Room
May 11 Turks deliver the peace treaty to Ottoman delegates in the cloak room of the French foreign office at the ministry. The document outlines terms of the peace agreement with Turkey and is conveyed amid formal diplomatic steps in Paris.
Man Dies in Cleveland from Dog Bite After Years
John R. Conner, 70, died in Cleveland from blood poisoning linked to a dog bite three years earlier. Though the wound had healed and his leg was amputated, the shock proved fatal.
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Cleveland
John R. Conner
Sequel to Lathrop cutting ends with auto chase injuring suspect
In Amesville on Sunday Charles Cephus allegedly drove his car at Harry Goins after a prior knife slashing case at Lathrop. Goins suffered severe injuries and remained unconscious for hours. The May grand jury returned no indictment against Goins.
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Amesville
Lathrop
Harry Goins
Cephus
Goins
Athens County
Charles Cephus
Democratic slate uninstructed at Lander convention
The Democratic state convention at Lander Wyo May 11 chose six delegates to the San Francisco convention. They were not instructed.
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Lander, Wic
San Francisco
Lodge meeting calls May 11 with candidate for third degree
Regular communication Parama thia Lodge No. 25, IF. & A. M., Tuesday evening May 11 at 7 30 o clock. One candidate for third degree. All members who have worked on team urged to attend for organization preparatory to inspection May 18. J L Duncan W M J A Palmer Sec 5-10-2
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Paramathia Lodge No
J. L. Duncan
W. M
J. A. Palmer
Sec
Boy Dies After Burning Torch Nocturnal Fire Ordeal
Cleveland May 11 James Spino six years old endured hours of agony rather than reveal he disobeyed parents ban on bonfires. His clothing ignited and fire was smothered between blankets in a bedroom until he collapsed and died at a hospital.
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Cleveland
James Spino
Supt. Morgan to Give Second Talk on Athens Schools
Supt. Morgan will present the second in a series at the Chamber of Commerce noon on Wednesday. The discussion on school taxation in Athens aims to address funding as the August election approaches. His prior talk covered Good Teachers and Bad, with this session focusing on Buildings and Equipment.
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Supt
Morgan
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Japan and Soviet Russia Reach Vladivostok Peace Accord
Confidential advices say Japan and Soviet authorities at Vladivostok concluded a pact creating a 30 kilometer neutral zone along the Ushuri railroad from Vladivostok to Khabarovsk. The Soviet police will maintain order, and a 20 000 strong Japanese force may withdraw if the arrangement holds.
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Washington
Japan
Siberia
Vladivostok
Viladvistok
Vladvistok
Ushuri
Khabarovsk
Athens Residents Delay Water Rent Payments
G M Romine, clerk of the service department, reports many locals did not pay water rent in the first ten days of May. Delinquency is higher than in recent years, and missing the tenth triggers a twenty percent surcharge and loss of the ten percent prompt payment discount. If unpaid by the twentieth, water service is cut.
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Athens
G. M. Romine
Service Department
Romine
Dissolution of federation Ordered in Paris
In Paris on May 11 the council of ministers ordered the dissolution of the confederation of labor as ill advised to national defense. The move follows a wave of revolutionary strikes and exceeds earlier mobilization of railroad workers during a threatened general railway strike.
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Paris
Confederation of Labor
National Defense
Council of Ministers
Bryand
Marines to Batoum Proposed by Senate Committee
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee favorably reported a resolution urging that American marines be sent to Batoum to protect Americans there and along the railway to Baku.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Today
Batoum
Baku
Trouble Selecting Jury Delays Chicago Trial of 24 Radicals
Difficulty in obtaining a jury delayed the trial of 24 radicals charged with conspiracy to overthrow the government in Chicago. Defendants include William Bross Lloyd, the Wilmette Illinois millionaire.
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Chicago
William Bross Lloyd
Wilmey Ilinois
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