Sonora Rebels Capture Four Sinaloa Towns
Four towns Vaca Adrodaca Toro and Choix fell to Sonora state troops after an hour’s battle at Choix. Carranzista forces plan to push toward Hermosillo while seeking routes through Agua Prieta and Pulpit Pass as U S pressure rises amid Civil War tensions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
Teacoro
Sonora
Carrang
el Paso
Douglas
Arizona
Agua Prieta
Hermosillo
Presa
Sinaloa
Vaca
Adrodaca
Toro
Choix
Villa
Carrangistas
Bordar
Beata II ma ICO criticizes Wilson policy in Mexico
Henry Lane Wilson testified before the Senate committee on Mexican affairs calling Wilson administration policy unfortunate and mischievous. He recalled his 1909 appointment as ambassador and said all his six year predictions since resignation have been justified. He dismissed Wilson's liberty narrative as a free-for-all struggle for loot.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
Wilson
Henry Lane Wilson
Senate
Taft
Hunger strike spreads at Mount Joy prison
Dublin April 16 another hunger strike is reported at Mount Joy prison. Political prisoners both convicted and unconvicted refuse food. The total now forty including nine from the original strike. Sergt Heniwon, shot during Balbriggan procession, died today.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Mount Joy
Sergt. Heniwon
Balbriggan
Armstrong on Stand in Douglas Murder Trial
In Douglas Wyoming April 16 testimony unfolded in Hugh Armstrong's trial. W W H Patten former county attorney testified to impeach Poulis McKenzie and Royce while taxi driver C J Fuller offered details about the mysterious taxi central to the case. Sharp clashes erupted between counsels over relevancy of defense witnesses and their evidence.
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Douglas
Wyo
Hugh Armstrong
Tom Majors
C. D. Murane
Purcell
Martin
Moore
Mr. Patten
Queseaten
Armstrong
W. H. Patten
Pat Royce
G. M. Penley
Ar. Pouley
Laura Bicknell
Hagens and Murane
Poulin
Can
Poulls
Ram Ll. Milian
Faust
Wille
Nebraska
J. Puller
Theeonwerd Square
Washington
Defense Outline in 1919 Casper Case Opening Statement
The defense outlines expected proof for the November 1 1919 shooting of Tom Majors. Roy Martin and Hugh Armstrong resided with families near Washington Square. They observed Greeks loitering, pursued them, and followed them toward Second Street. Martin later saw three men’s shapes in a vacant lot and reported to Armstrong and Patten, with testimony touching warrants and prior conversations.
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C. D. Mur
Roy Martin
Tom Majors
Hugh Armstrong
Washington Square
Martin
Washington Street
Second Street
Second
Hallowell
Mr. Armstrong
Mr. Martin
Yellowstone
Aittle
Casper
Low Rock
Rane
Jane
Mir
Mr. Armastrong
Hemiley
Fod
Washington
Third
Germans must lay down arms to avoid break
United Press reports that Allies will cut diplomatic relations with Germany unless immediate and complete disarmament is achieved as per the peace treaty. Berlin reports warn of a new military coup with tightened guards around government buildings and armored units patrolling streets amid unrest.
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Paris
Germany
Whrlin
Pearing
Associated Press
PARIA
Havas
Berlin
Pomerania
Rain Delays Cancel Seven Major League Baseball Games
Only one major league game will be played as rain wet grounds and cold weather postpone seven others in as many cities. The Dilly Tribune will issue no baseball extra today. National League matchups Chicago at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Brooklyn are rained out. American League games Boston at Boston Detroit at Chicago Cleveland at Cleveland and Philadelphia at Philadelphia are affected by rain or cold.
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The
Dilly Tribune
Chicago
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Boston
New York
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Chicago Public Schools Close Over Engineer Strike
Chicago on April 16 saw all public schools closed as engineers walkout demanding higher wages and benefits, halting classes citywide and impacting daily operations across districts.
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Chicago
Nevada seeks to set aside Mary Pickford divorce decree
In Minden Nevada on April 16 the Nevada attorney general will file a suit to set aside the divorce decree of Mary Pickford and Owen E Moore on grounds of fraud connivance and collusion. The complaint links Douglas Fairbanks and Mrs Fairbanks to a scheme to bypass California divorce waiting periods and secure the Nevada decree.
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Associated Press
Minden
Nevada
State of
Mary Pickford
Owen E. Moore
Fowler
Moore
Douglas Fairbanks
California
Elapaes
Perjury Charged in Nevada Marriage Case Involving Film Star
United Press reports Fairbanks and Moore divorce dispute with accusations of perjury by Mary, alleging she never intended to reside legally in Nevada and that the Pickton Fairbanks marriage was illegal. The motion claims Moore served with divorce papers in Minden. Defendants have 40 days to reply.
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United Press
Fairbanks
Moore
Mary
Nevada
Minden
Pickton Fairhbanks
New York Elevator Pilots Strike Raises Stair Climb Burden
A strike by union elevator pilots halted elevators in many New York skyscrapers, forcing thousands to climb stairs to reach their floors. Operators demand an eight hour day and higher wages as talks continue.
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United Press
New York
Japanese Loses 237 in Siberian Battle at Khabarovsk
Tokyo reports say Japanese forces suffered 237 killed in fighting with Russian troops at Khabarovsk in Siberia last Monday. Russians reportedly had 400 killed and 1,500 taken prisoner as street fighting continued through the day. also notes Hanson and Maxwell of the 00th aero squadron killed in an airplane crash at Sanderson Texas today.
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United Press
London
Khabarovsk
Siberia
Tokio
Associated Press
Sanderson
Tex
D. M. Hansell
W. T. Maxwell
00Th Aero Squadron
Overalls Club Gains Rapid Support in Southwest
The Overalls Club movement to protest high clothing prices spreads across Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Texas and Arkansas. At the University of Kansas Chancellor Strong announces he will lead members in wearing overalls and Mrs Strong will wear a cottage apron as a public example for both home and street wear.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Southwest
Dispatches
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
University of Kansas
Strong
General Wood Believed Defeated for Republican Nomination
Chicago April 16 James McCoy former Missouri Republican state chairman and ex Republican National Committee member issued a statement detailing that General Wood cannot win the Republican nomination on any ballot at the Chicago convention.
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Chicago
James McCoy
Missouri
Republican National Committee
Chicago Daily News Today
Wood
Protection of Home Back of Deportations
In Tombstone April 16 Harry E B Wootton testified he joined the Bisbee deportations to safeguard his family and property. He said he heard threats from strikers that dynamiting would occur if the strike was won and he faced bankruptcy amid claims he was unfair to labor.
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Associated Press
Tombstone
Bisbee
Harry EB. Wootton
Wootton
Census shows Muskegon Heights population surge in 1920
The 1920 census reports Muskegon Heights Mich expanding from 1680 residents in 1910 to 9514, a 463 percent rise the largest in the decade. The dispatch cites Washington April 16 and Toledo April 14 updates on separate local stories.
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Associated Press
Washington
Muskegon Heights
Mich
Census Bureau
Chamber defeats capital tax proposal in Paris
Paris dispatch reports the chamber of deputies defeating the Bodalinta proposal for a tax on capital. Denver note adds Colorado executives invite President Wilson to Estes Park as his summer home, since Woods Hole is not planned.
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United Press
Paris
Chamber of Deputien
Denver
Colorado
Wilson
Bier
Estes Park
Woods Hole
Strike Breaks Up As New Board Meets To Take Up Wage Claims
The newly appointed railroad labor board met in Washington to consider union wage demands. Return of strikers and improved service were reported from several regions as disputes continued. Henry Hunt was elected chairman and G Wallace Hangey secretary as the board opened wage consideration.
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Railroad Labor Board
Washington
New York
New Big
Yond
Henry Hunt
G. Wallace Hangey
New England
Padeenger Aghedulen
Charters Revoked for Three Locals of Railroad Brotherhood
In Chicago on April 1, A. F. Whitney vice president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen revoked the charters of three locals. L ocal No. 466 led by John Graum, an outlaw wardmen’s union member, and Stockyards Local No. 198 of San Francisco were removed. Over 100 Chicago strikers were expelled from union membership, loss of seniority and all rights followed.
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Chicago
Brotherhood of Railway
A. F. Whitney
John Graum
Waa
Na, UT
Stockyards
San Farneleco
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