Navy secretary says cablegram forged bearing his name
Secretary of the Navy Daniels accused the Senate Naval Investigating Committee of a forged cablegram allegedly signed with his name. He testified a dispatch claimed to be from him was altered and that the original came from the British embassy using the name A F Carter by direction of the Chief of Naval Operations.
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Washington
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Sims
Daniels
A. F. Carter
Chief of Naval Operations
Raids on Irish Barracks and Offices Reported
Dublin May 13 At least nineteen police barracks across Ireland were damaged by armed masked bands last night. Five revenue offices were raided and papers burned. Two mail cars were stopped and official papers stolen. A man slain near Dublin. Rev T G Wilkinson editor wounded while pursuing rioters. Homes of two newspaper editors raided and an anti Sinn Fein editor tarred and feathered. Some barracks were unoccupied others guarded by custodians.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Ireland
T. G. Wilkinson
Down
Patrick
Receding Floods Cripple West Rail Service
With no new rains in Wyoming and Nebraska for 24 hours flood damage disrupts Burlington and Northwestern lines. Major washouts detain trains at Alliance Casper and Billings, reversing service until bridges and trackage can be rebuilt. Auto transfer runs planned to bridge gaps. through-ticket holders retain rights to auto transfer.
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Burlington and Northwestern
Wyoming
Nebraska
Kansas City
Portland
Alliance
Casper
Northern Pacific
Caoper
Billings
Fromberg
Saime Sysem
Burlington
Casper-Billings
Northwestern ‘S
Chadron
Crawford
Buffalo Gap
Lander
Johnsonites May Bolt Rumors Stir Contention in Chicago
Rumors of a Johnsonite bolt if he misses the Chicago nomination unsettle New York politics. Johnson denies backing a bolt, but supporters fear loss of control and compare the situation to past party strife.
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New York
Bolt
Avoid
Sugar profiteering alleged by railroad men in talks
Washington May 13 Sugar should sell for 104 cents a pound and current prices of 20 to 25 cents in many cities are blamed on profiteering. W Jett Lanck, consulting economist of railroad brotherhoods, told the union that higher wage demands push costs. He cited income tax data showing refinery earnings as high as 238 percent on invested capital and warned profits could rise as sugar hovers around 25 cents a pound.
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United Press
Washington
W. Jett Lanck
Lauck
Rebellion Reported in Moscow Capital Amid Silence
London May 13 United Press reports unconfirmed rumors of a large rebellion in the Soviet capital as fires rage and Moscow wireless has been silent since Sunday Ukrainian troops have captured unspecified areas amid the unrest.
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United Press
London
Moscow
Debs Named Socialist Party Presidential Nominee in New York
Eugene V. Debs, federal convict No. 225 serving a ten year espionage act sentence, was nominated for the presidency at the Socialist Party national convention in New York. The crowd cheered as Debs, a former mayoral candidate Babe Trami bihweke, and others discussed the party’s platform and potential 1920 gains.
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New York
Eugene V. Debs
United States
Atlanta
Ward
Bert
Wan Wot
Babe Trami Bihweke
Ore Kiquit
Fetime
$125,000 Bond Issue Aimed at Casper Fire Department
A mass meeting chaired by W. W. Keefe backs marketing $125,000 in bonds to fund a new fire station, equipment, and the Gamewell alarm system. Committees on Ways and Means and Publicity appointed. bonds bear 6 percent interest and aim to cut insurance rates and boost city safety.
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Casper
W. W. Keefe
Casper Challmaher of Commerce
Earl Boyle
Otio Walker
R. T. Kemp
Hell
Chamber of Commerce
Ways and Means
Carl Shumaker
P. C. Nicolaysen
W. J. Johnson
Ben Scher
C. B. Stafford
E. D. Holmes
David Street
Gamewell
Old Clothes Day Relieves New Orleans Shoppers
May 13 in New Orleans reports thread bare coats and shiny trousers as the city marks the second organized drive on the high cost of living. Ad fences clubs promote the effort to force down clothing costs with community displays and bargain notes.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
W C A Furnishing Drive Representatives Seek Borrowed Furniture
The W C A furnishings committee lists members Mrs Loy, Mrs Nicolaysen, Mrs Poling, Mrs Wygant, Mrs Carlson, Mrs Peake and Mrs Oukis and reports partial donations from D A R and the Woman's club. Loans include feather chairs curtains a piano for a month and an electric iron while beds chairs and desks are still sought.
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RK. Loy
P. C. Nicolaysen
C. Poling
C. B. Wygant
Carlson
Peake
Ralph Oukis
Finance Campusee
Natronalectric Company
Ple
Sims Disputed Safety Claims Over Troop Transports
Daniels accuses Sims of sacrificing troop safety for fuel supplies and cargo ships, and Sims replies that Daniels focus on troop safety is largely political in a British admiral letter.
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Sims
U ’ Press
Daniels
Confirmation of Governor Hunt Approved
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee recommended confirmation of ex-Governor Hunt as American minister to Glam by 11 to 4. The panel investigated charges that Hunt expressed sympathy with the I W W and found no disqualifying evidence.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hunt
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate to vote on peace resolution next Saturday
Washington May 13 The provision calling for negotiations with Germany for a separate treaty was struck from Senator Lodge’s peace resolution. An agreement was reached for a final vote on the resolution at 4 o clock Saturday.
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Washington
Germany
Senator Lodge
Senate Urges Warship to Black Sea for Armenia Aid
The Senate unanimously adopted a resolution urging the president to send a warship and marine detachment to protect American interests in Armenia if compatible with public interest. Washington notes the move aims at safeguarding assets and sailors in the region.
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Senate
Black Sea
United Press
Washington
Armenia
President Wilson Vetoes Government Appropriation Bill
President Wilson vetoed the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill over a provision that would place all government publications under the joint congressional committee on printing supervision.
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United
Washington
Wilsen
Joint
Congressonal Committee On Printing
Army Hospital in Colorado to Be Enlarged
In Washington instruction to the commandant the army hospital at Aurora will be converted into a general hospital at a cost of $11,000,000. The 1000 bed facility will treat mainly lung and throat cases.
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Army Hospital
Colorado
Associated Press
Denver
Washington
Army, Hospital
Aurora
Special Body to Try Irish Accused Edict
London May 13 The British government plans a special judicial body to examine cases of trinh yun men under arrest announced in the House of Commons by Bonar Law, government leader.
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Associated Prensa
London
House of Commons
Bonar Law
Government Lauder
Traffic Tieup in West Cripples Roads
Lincoln May 14 Railroad traffic in Nebraska and South Dakota hampered by flood conditions from heavy rains was still crippled today.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Nebraska
South Dakota
Spa meeting postponed after German elections
Brussels May 13 The Spa conference between allied and German representatives has been postponed from May 25 and will likely be held June 20 after the German elections.
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Brussels
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Men Return to Jobs
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie workers resume duties after a stoppage, with Associated Press reporting that six hundred men are returning to their jobs amid ongoing labor developments. The dispatch notes conditions and expectations as operations restart.
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Pittsburgh
Lake Erie
Wheat Price Stabilization Is Projected
World grain market stabilization discussed by Wheel Director Barnes as the US Grain Corporation ends June 1. He warned officials and rail leaders of potential violence and fluctuations threatening agricultural structure and moral order.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Barnes
Governent
Congress
United States Grain Corporation
Bo Wren
Agricul
Federals Seize San Luis Amid Mexican Rebel Advances
Reports from May 1 to May 18 describe federal forces near Monterey and Vera Cruz, with clashes in Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas. Battles involve Carranza loyalists and rebels as U S troops guard border areas and negotiations for peaceful surrender unfold at Matamoros and Brownsville.
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Associated Press
Brownsville
Mireles
Coahuila
Rio Grande City
Tex
Fort Brown
Tamaulipas
Nuevo Leon
Lila Petol
Hinggold
Aldo
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Socialist Party
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W.C. A
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Hun
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Calles
Carranza
Associa
Ted Prews
San Marcos
Apizaco
Menares
Bantore
Tuma
Aris
Callea
P. Tees
San Lovie
Dallas
Cantu
California
Captan
Yume
Lewae
Gan Lane
Monterey
Neuvo Laon
Mate Department
Obregon
Mexico
Carranga
United Presa Vera Crua
Carransa
Tumaris
Carranka
Vera Crux
Brownsvill
Tien, Reyou
Matamonas
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