Sugar Not To Go On The Free List
Washington reports sugar will not join the free list May 1 after the Senate backed the House motion for a straight repeal of the free sugar provision. Senate 59 to 10. ten Democrats opposed, Owen withdrew due to a pairing. Repeal awaits presidential signature. revenue about $50.9 million annually. Senate caucus yielded to avert any limited free sugar, framing the move as a revenue duty rather than protection.
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Plea for Mexico Exit Signals War Council Report
Report from a Washington conference indicates accord between Generals Scott and Funston on whether to continue or withdraw the punitive expedition against Villa. Scott plans to report to the Secretary of War, while officials note communications and Mexican reactions as troops remain on the border.
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Evacuation Move Aimed at Dangerous Occupation Points
Renewed anxiety grips Mexico as Carranza funds slide and food riots erupt in Durango and other cities. An American observer reports dire conditions with food shortages, rising anti American sentiment, and reports of “grin goes” massacres denied by soldiers, prompting many foreigners to flee interior regions amid reports of strife spreading to Mexico City.
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Wilson names Wagner and Williams for postmasters
Washington announces President Wilson's picks for New York City and Chicago postmasters. Robert F. Wagner would lead New York and Dixon C. Williams Chicago, both linked to political factions but framed as personal appointments to ease factional tensions. Wagner indicated he may not accept. Williams has banking and media ties.
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Chicago postmaster selection sparks Democratic input
The general says constituents press him daily to name a Chicago postmaster. He refused, preferring one of the Ger man-American names supplied by ex Mayor Morrison and ex Gov Dunne. He notes events make the appointment sensitive and will await Chicago democracy's guidance on confirmation.
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