Outrage Bomb Plot Linked Across Eight Cities
Secret Service chiefs say eight city explosions aimed at public men likely share a common source. The attacks, connected to May Day mail bombs, prompted new congressional penalties and tied to a deranged anarchist campaign. Police pursue suspects in Philadelphia, New York, Pittsburg, Cleveland, Newtonville, Boston, and Paterson, with links to a Philadelphia sourced explosive load and similar handbills.
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Secret Service
Oegan
New York
Palmer
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Newtonville
Mass
Boston
Paterson
N. J
Congress
Wweni Bers
Burleson
W. H. S. Thompson
W. W. Sibray
John Johnson
I. Ww. W
Ohio
Johnson
Harry L. Davis
Cincinnati
JS. Weakley
Department of Justice
Broadway
Morrison tackles immigration policy amid bomb incidents
Secretary Morrison of the American Federation of Labor says the nation reaps the results of immigration policy as bomb outrages test American institutions. He blames long-standing policy failures, warns of organized-society challenges, and urges education and social justice to curb violence.
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Federation of Labor
Morrison
Russia
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Steel Trust
West Virginia
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Permits for Children to Work in West Virginia Issued
Forty three work permits for children were issued in the first twenty days under the new state child labor law. County and city school superintendents submitted duplicate permits to the state labor commissioner for tabulation.
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Charleston
W. Va
Treaty Text Held Back From Senate in Paris Disclosure
Senator Lodge said a copy of the German treaty, issued in Paris by an American representative and kept from the Senate by the State Department, has reached New York business interests. He and others pressed for clarity on the president’s agreement not to publish the text, urging Senate access while weighing the matter amid a distracted vote on the woman suffrage amendment.
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Lodge
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
New York
Germany
Paris
State Department
Borah
Idaho
Johnson
California
Swanson
Associated Press
Wilson
Foreign Relations Committee
Trade condition talk marks Pan-American congress session
At the Pan-American Union in Washington on June 3 delegates at the Pan-American commercial congress heard discussions of Latin American trade and the aims of boosting commerce between the United States and Latin nations. Secretary Redfield and Peru's Ambassador Tudela spoke, with delegates optimistic about the outcomes for Central and South American trade.
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Pan-American Union
Washington
Redfield
Tudela
Peru
Pan-American Commercial Congress
United States
Central
South America
Violators Fined and Jailed in Charleston Court
In federal court J C Ridenour Robert Holly C H Suvth J B Robinson Pearly Walker Homer Waller and Curtis Trent pleaded guilty to bringing whiskey into the state. They were fined $5 each and given one day in jail at Huntington. Dr B A Smith of Roane County was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail for violating the Harrison anti narcotic law by issuing prescriptions for habit forming drugs.
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Charleston
J. C. Ridenour
Robert Holly
C. H. Suvth
J. &. Robinson
Pearly Walker
Homer Waller
Curtis Trent
Huntington
B. A. Smith
Roane County
Spencer
Mexico Troop Passage Refusal Stands Amid Yaqui Conflicts
Washington officials said the United States will not reconsider its ban on Mexican troops passing through from Sonora to Chihuahua. The Yaqui Indian uprising in Sonora makes federal troop presence there more important than in Chihuahua, officials noted.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Sonora
Chihuahua
Permanent solution of railroad problem outlined by Hines
Attorney General Hines told the American Short Line Railroad Association convention that a federal plan would consolidate railroads into 12 to 20 large systems under government regulation with private capital. He warned only public ownership prevents failure and urged Congress to act for the railroads’ future.
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Hines
American Short Line Association
Washington
American Short Line Railroad Association
Congress
Two Shot to Death at Toledo Labor Riot
In Toledo Ohio late tonight two labor riot victims were killed and two others seriously wounded amid disturbances tied to Willys Overland plant turmoil involving 15000 workers. Discharged soldiers guarding the plant fired the deadly shots as a three riot day escalated. Mayor Schreiber asked Governor Cox for troops. Ohio state troops unavailable, officials requested federal military aid.
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Toledo
Willys-Overland Automobile Co
Colonel Schre
Vanderlip Step Down From National City Bank
Frank A. Van derlip resigns after ten years as president of National City Bank to take a vacation and pursue useful work. He plans a six week speaking tour and says he will avoid executive overload while exploring time with children.
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New York
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank
Bluefield Doctor Named Head State Osteopaths
Dr. A. Tedford of Bluefield was elected president of the West Virginia Osteopathic Association at its seventeenth annual convention in Parkersburg. Other officers include Vice President Dr. J. H. Henderson of Charleston and Secretary Treasurer Dr. G. E. Morris of Clarksburg. Dr. George M. Laughlin of Kirksville, Mo., performed free orthopedic operations during the convention's clinic days.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Dune
A. ©. Tedford
Bluefield
West Virginia Osteopathic Association
J. H. Henderson
Charleston
G. E. Morris
Clarksburg
Chicago
N. A. Boyes
State Association
Morris
George M. Laughlin
Kirksville
Read Arrives in Paris After NC-4 Flight Celebration
Lieutenant Commander A C Read and officers from NC-4 and NC-3 arrived in Paris with Rear Admiral Plunkett and Lieutenant Commander Bellinger. They were welcomed by Admiral Long and Captain Chauvin and hosted at the Hotel Crillon after a dining tribute.
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Paris
Havas
A. C. Read
New Foundland
Plymouth
England
Plunkett
Joh “. Towers
P. N. Ll. Bellinger
NCA
D. H. McCullough
Admiral Long
Chauvin
M. Leygues
Marine
Hotel Crilion
Peace terms easing possible amid German counter proposals
Reports from Paris and Berlin indicate limited concessions may ease allied peace terms as Germany presses for cash, coal guarantees, and frontier changes. France stands firm, Britain and America favor minor concessions, while Sweden Denmark and others refuse to join a blockade. Petrograd reportedly captured by Finnish and Esthonian troops. Dorten proclaimed a Rheinish republic facing German crackdowns.
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Council of Four
Paris
Wilson
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Rhineland
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Denmark
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Lille
Berlin
German Armistice Commission
Marshal Foch
Pinot
Wiesbaden
Noe
Dorten
Philip Scheidemann
Silesia
Economic Commission
Commission
Election Was Vigorously Contested by Both Sides
The contest saw sharp campaigning from major factions while independents played a small role. The race lacked its usual spectacular features this year and did not feature notable fringe candidates.
Election Winners List Mayor and City Council Members
Successful candidates named include Mayor A. O. Stahlman. Councilmen: First Ward R Ferguson, Second Ward George F. Phillips, Third Ward A L Rhoads, Fourth Ward Dr E R Toomp von, Fifth Ward W J Cole, Sixth Ward Ir J Villa, Seventh Ward Geo W Trout man, Eighth Ward J T Heidler.
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A. O. Stahlman
R. B. Ferguson
George F. Phillips
A. L. Rhoads
R. Mourth
ER. H. Toompvon
W. J. Cole
Ir. J. Villa
Geo. W. Troutman
J. T. Heidler
Senate vote on woman suffrage again prevented
Washington May 4 Final action in the senate on the Susan B Anthony woman suffrage constitutional amendment was prevented by debate. An amendment limiting benefits to white citizens was rejected fifty eight to seventeen. A pending proposal would let popular conventions act instead of state legislatures.
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Washington
Senate
House
Watson
Senate Woman Suffrage Committee
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Reed
Missouri
Underwood
Alabama
Borah
Idaho
Harrison
Mississippi
South
Williams
Republicans Sweep City Election by Large Majority
The Republican municipal ticket won a sizable victory with 2717 total votes, a heavy turnout aided by daylight savings. Mayor Stahiman led with 1440 votes, while Harman and Land trailed. ward results varied with gains for Stahlman and Republicans in multiple districts. The campaign was peaceful with high turnout and little mudslinging.
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Stahiman
Harmen
Land
Phillips
Gollehon
Tok
Rid
Stahlman
Harman
Warman
Hhoads
Fourth Ward
Thompson
Seal
Fifth Ward
mayor-Land
Wilson
Cole UR
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Jonas
Troutman
Highwyh
Staalman
Shirey
Shorter
Heidler
Sweden and Denmark Decline Joining German Blockade
Sweden and Denmark told the peace conference on June 3 that they will not join any blockade of Germany if the treaty is refused. They said a blockade could be effective without violating their neutrality.
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Paris
Sweden
Denmark
Germany
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