Stand By the Treaty Wilson Delivers Message on Lodge Reservations
President Wilson telegraphed Oregon Democratic leaders declaring the nation’s honor rests with the party and warning that Lodge reservations would be inconsistent with American leadership. He framed true Americanism as keeping America at the forefront of free nations and honoring world promises.
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America
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Woodrow Wilson
President Wilson backs Versailles treaty and League of Nations
Wilson telegram urges Democratic Party to endorse the Versailles treaty and condemn Lodge reservations. He calls for the United States to lead with moral principles and to ratify the League covenant to preserve world peace and liberty, asserting wartime aims and global leadership depend on bold action.
Wilson and Lodge react to war message in Senate
President Wilson argues war aims unite nations and honor the Democratic party's duty. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge responds that the message justifies Republican opposition in the Senate and welcomes the stance, while avoiding a full discussion.
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Oregon Democrats
Bullets Miss Auto Thieves In Commonwealth Avenue Chase
A pursuit last night along Commonwealth avenue ended with three men fleeing a stolen car after Patrolman Fox fired at them. The stolen vehicle, Mass 195203, owned by George W. Oberhuber of Worcester, stalled near Cottage Farms bridge and the occupants scattered in side streets.
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Back Bay
Commonwealth Avenue
George W. Oberhuber
Main Street
Worcester
Boston
St. Mary’s Street
Innstead
Cottage Farms Bridge
Ju Tan
Beaten Up and Robbed in Cambridge Street Attack
William J. McCarthy and William H. Nixon were jumped by six men at Main and Portland streets in Cambridge and robbed of 79 dollars. One suspect, Thomas Gallagher, was arrested after Nixon identified him. McCarthy received 70 dollars and Nixon 9 dollars as the gang fled. Both victims were treated at a relief hospital and sent home.
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Auburn Street
Cambridge
William H. Nixon
Harvard Street
Main
Portland Streets
Thomas Gallagher
Columbia Street
Nixon
McCarthy
Relief Hospital
Villa Surrenders to Revolutionists in Juarez Action
Juarez May 9 Francisco Villa the bandit and revolutionary leader has laid down his arms and turned his force over to General Ignacio Enriquez revolutionary commander of the Chihuahua City district announced here by General J G Nicobar.
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Francisco Villa
Ignacio Enriquez
Chihuahua City
J. G. Nicobar
Memorial Day Fund to Honor Dead Heroes in France
The Boston Post asks readers to donate to the Memorial Day Fund to decorate American cemeteries in France on Memorial Day. It cooperates with the American Memorial Day committee in Paris and the Chicago Tribune Paris bureau. Donations, varying amounts, are to be sent to MEMORIAL DAY FUND Boston Post Boston 4 MA, with acknowledgments in the Post.
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the Post
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American Memorial Day Committee
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Maniac shoots girl and starts two blazes at Greenleaf
The girl, head wound, is in critical condition at Eastern Maine General Hospital. A second shot missed. The assailant, Stanchfield, formerly patient at Bangor State Hospital for the Insane and now on parole, admits the shooting and arson.
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Eastern Maine General Hospital
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Maniac Rampage Sets Fires in Veazie Farms
A man described as having gone on a night rampage in Veazie fired at a sleeping girl, burned barns and homes, killed livestock, and caused estimated losses between five and six thousand dollars. A posse searched the area in heavy rain as Sheriff Fernandez and deputies pursued the suspect.
Veazie Man Escapes Hospital Returns Home After Shootout
After fleeing from an insane hospital, a Veazie man was recaptured by two deputies near Bangor. He surrendered in a barn loft after escaping again into surrounding woods. The man had been away from the hospital for about two weeks, driven by love for a girl he shot. He had attempted to join the army, was rejected, and reportedly behaved erratically before his escape. He resides on Chase road, about a quarter mile from Veazie.
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Bangor
Veazie
Stanchfield
Chase Road
Aid for Europe’s Starving Prompted by Boston Parish Appeals
Boston parish conferences of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul mobilized to aid Central Europe’s destitute women and children. At St Paul’s Church Dorchester donations were collected after Mass under the guidance of Rev. John J. Farrell and assistants Rev. William A. Connor and Rev. Frederick J. Allchin, yielding generous offerings.
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Carranza Flees as Mexican Capital Falls to Rebels
President Carranza escaped Mexico City with Obregon forces in control after rebels seized the capital May 7. Reports say Tampico also fell to revolutionists while U.S. destroyers head to Mexican waters for potential protection.
Carranza Fugitive on Train Stopped by Rebels and Escapes
The report from Vera Cruz says President Carranza fled Mexico City ahead of General Obregon's forces and was believed to be moving toward the eastern Tlaxcala region. Rebels reportedly halted the railway carriage but Carranza escaped on horseback toward the south.
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Dale
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Flusher
Black Hawk
Long
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Vera Cruz
Carranza
General Obregon
Obregon forces halt Carranza escape near Tlaxcala
Worded dispatches report Carranza forced to abandon his car near Tlaxcala as Obregonist detachments pursue by horseback. General Sanchez seeks to intercept in the mountains with orders to spare the President’s life and protect residents under Obregon control.
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Tlaxcala
Obregon
Rebels Take Vera Cruz in Mexican turmoil
In Vera Cruz the federal garrison of about 500 soldiers switched sides to the revolutionists early today. The fighters reportedly entered late last night and again later, with Mexican gunboats in the harbor preventing full seizure. President Carranza was said to be hiding there and arrest was momentarily expected.
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Galveston
Tex
Carranza
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