Carranza escapes rebel lines as battle mounts near Puebla
Reports from General Obregon say Carranza broke through revolutionary forces near Esperanza with a small escort moving south into the mountains. Messages from Adolfo de la Huerta describe ongoing battles in Puebla state as Carranza's capture is forecast within hours. British and French warships are expected to arrive for protection of nationals.
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United Press
Vera Cruz
Toriny
Carranga
United States
Site Cleared for New Casper National Bank Building
Casper National Bank will construct a 1.5 story fireproof bank on Second and Center, replacing part of the Richards & Cunningham store. The $125000 structure will be steel concrete brick with terra cotta trim and granite base, featuring large plate glass windows, a striking doorway, tile and terrazzo interior, and four vaults.
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Casper National Bank
Second and
Center Street
C. A. Warner
Hoggson Bros. Company
General Contractors
Second Street
Carbine
Richards & Cunningham
Mercantile
Mexican revolutionaries promise full protection to foreigners
May 15. Provisional President de la Huerta pledges full protection for Americans and foreign investments, in a statement sent through the U S consul in Nogales. In New York Carranza and about 800 men surrender to forces in the Mexican mountains per Manuel de la Penna. Port Mazatlan is reported seized by Flores troops. Washington notes a Mexican revolutionary bid for cordial relations viewed as a recognition move.
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Nogalps
de la Huerta
New York
Carrinza
Manuel de la Penna
Alfonzo Almada
Mexican Bureau of Information
Nogales
Santiago
Carranga
Penna
Flores
Port Mazatlan
Washington
Whiskey evidence stolen cripples government seizures
Thousands of gallons of whiskey seized as evidence in enforcing prohibition were stolen from the government warehouse in Chicago. Official announcements say the theft jeopardizes about 100 cases against suspects as the investigation continues. Jim Gratiot returned from attending the Republican state convention in Sheridan, Wyoming.
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United Press
Chicago
Jim Gratiot
Sheridan
Wyoming
Deserter Carl Amerine Surrenders After Two Years Hid
Deserter Carl Amerine, drafted during the Civil War, fled home to his wife and infant. He wandered after Camp Sherman influence and local rumors. After two years in hiding he returned and surrendered at Camp Sherman, ending a long pursuit by authorities and friends.
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Chillicothe
Ohio
Carl Amerine
Bien
Ide
Amerine
Camp Sherman
Fadi
Hommes
Taft and Roosevelt accused by Daniels of losing prestige
Secretary Daniels assails Taft and Roosevelt naval policies saying the U S fell to second naval power as Germany passed us He credits Wilson era with navy gains noting Congress limited capital ships under Taft era and defends Wilson against claims of weakness later.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Daniels
Washington
United States
Germany
Wilson
Congress
Senate
Daniels Anserted
Martial law proclaimed in Central and Northern Russia
A decree dated May 11 proclaims martial law in the provinces of Central and Northern Russia and at Archangel to stimulate production of war material.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Central Executive Committee
Central
Russia
Archangel
Aerial mail route extended to Omaha from Chicago
An aerial mail plane carrying 500 pounds of letters left Chicago for Omaha at 10 15 this morning inaugurating the flat westward extension. The service is expected to operate daily except Sundays and holidays.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Omaha
Man Burned to Death as Gasoline Explosion Hurts Wife
Special to The Tribune. Thermopolis Wyoming May 15 E M Shoop died in a local hospital from burns from a gasoline cleaning clothes explosion. Shoop's clothing burned off his body. Mrs Shoop suffered severe burns but will recover, hospital officials announced.
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the Tribune
Thermopolis
Wyo
E. M. Shoop
Only Seats for Regulars Warns G O P
Instructions from the Republican National Convention committee urge national committeemen to trim delegations to the authorized total. Reported in Chicago on May 15, the move follows six states naming extra delegates with fractional votes. The cap is 984 delegates.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Sultan to Step Down Over Treaty Defiance
Constantinople May 15 The Turkish sultan will resign his throne in protest against the severity of the peace treaty presented to Turkey by the allied powers. rumor adds he will abdicate in response to the terms.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Turkey
Bomb disrupts Hun political meeting near Stuttgart
An unknown man threw a hand grenade into a hall at Enalinger near Stuttgart where the Clerical party met in support of Ernberger for the Reichstag. A few people were injured but none seriously.
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Berlin
Enalinger
Stuttgart
Ernberger
Reichstag
Detroit Suburbs Smash Population Records in 1920 Census
Hamtramck and Highland Park led a national surge in population, each posting triple digit gains since 1910. Hamtramck reached 48,615 residents and Highland Park 46,599 as automobile plants drew workers into these suburbs.
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Detroit
Washington
Hamtramck
Highland Park
Censis Bureau
Senate to adopt Knox peace resolution today
The senate will adopt the Knox peace resolution late this afternoon and send it to the conference committee after the house already approved a similar measure. Early agreement is predicted. President Wilson is expected to veto it, while Republicans plan to taint the platform with the claim that Wilson kept them out of peace.
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Washington
Senate
Conference Committee
House
Wilson
Elusive 'Nicky' Arnstein Surrenders to Police in New York
Jules W. Arnstein known as Nicky, the alleged mastermind of a 5 million dollar bond theft plot, turns himself in at the district attorney's office attended by wife Fannie Brice. He claims a Pittsburgh presence at the time of the theft and describes a stealthy New York entry amid a parade of police.
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New York
Jules W
Nicky” Arnstein
District Attorney’s Office
Fannie Brice
Pittsburgh
Mm Sainghe
Nicky
Theooliee
Edward Ravens
Arnstein
Rorke
Mort
Columbus Avenue
90Th Street
Hi i
Fifth Avenue
Blue Coates
Flour Prices Fall Further In Minneapolis Market
Flour dropped 60 cents a barrel in Minneapolis on May 16 as prices continued to slide with supply and demand pressures affecting the grain market.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Sugar Export From Mexico Under Ban
Sonora authorities have blocked sugar exports to the United States. Several hundred carloads of sugar and corn were halted en route, as the ban expands amid reporting that shipments from Sonora and Sinaloa doubled earlier that month.
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Mexico
Noogalans
Sonora
United Statn
United States
Sinalow
French Forces Begin Evacuation of Frankfort and Darmstadt
Paris May 15 withdrawal of French troops from the Frankfort and Darmstadt regions has begun. Formal orders for full evacuation have not yet been issued by the French government.
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Paris
Frankfort
Darmstadt
Sugar sales bill proposes uniform price schedule
Washington May 15 The bill by Representative Steenerson proposes uniform prices for sugar sales and a two cent tax per pound or a federal trade commission oversight to enforce the schedule The article references sugar deals and a quoted figure linked to the era’s pricing plan.
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Washington
Era
Inge
Federal Trade Commission
Steenerson
Bolshevik Attacks Repulsed in Kiev Region
Desperate Bolshevik counterattacks in the Kiev region were repulsed with heavy losses. Four armored Bolshevik ships were sunk on the Dnieper river. Over 2,000 red prisoners were taken in recent fighting as Poland’s Premier Shulod expects a Soviet peace offer at noon.
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United Preas
London
Kiev
Dnieper
Shulokd
Poland
Spa Conference Postponed to June 21
London May 15 Premier Lloyd George and Millerand announce postponement of the Spa conference with German representatives until June 21. Millerand agrees to Lloyd George's fixed sum for German reparations. An official statement says the peace treaty with Germany will be enforced fully, especially on disarmament, without waiting for the Spa meeting.
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United Press
London
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Millerand
France
Spa
Blythe
Germany
Memorial Dedication Marks Nation in Arlington
President Wilson said the Arlington national memorial dedication closes an episode in the making of the nation. The message was read by Secretary of War Baker during the ceremony on May 15 in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Memorial
Arlington
Wilson
Baker
Senate debates slump in silver prices raise fears of a fix
Washington May 15 The senate heard warnings that silver quotations are depressed by a possible combine to hold the selling price. Senator Pittman of Nevada said the government will buy all American silver at 1 dollar an ounce and that Treasury officials are preparing a certificate for producers. He recalled 800 million dollars spent for silver during the war and said the law will replace that at 1 dollar an ounce. He noted declines tied to Germany and France melting silver currency amid exchange losses. A separate item mentions Beulah Larrabee, a Park School teacher, resigning after a heroic breakdown at home.
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Washington
Senate
Pittian
Nevada
Treasury Department
Germany
France
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