Gavin to be returned here for trial in embezzlement case
Claude J. Gavin, charged in a county warrant with embezzlement and absconding with Continental Supply funds in Casper last February, has been arrested in Balboa Heights Panama Canal Zone. After a three month search by Pinkerton agents across the U S and South America, he was taken into custody yesterday. Extradition is expected without his resistance. Authorities estimate the missing funds near 16,000 dollars.
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Claude J. Gavin
Casper
Balboa Heights
Panama Canal
Canal Zone
Agenta
Pinkerton Detective Service
United States
South America
Isthmuc
Panama
Gavin
American Surety Company
Pinkerton Agency
Mr. Gavin
Continental Supply Company
San Francisco
B. T. Prout
M. L. Clark
Omaha
Nebra
Apri
Prout
Manhattan
Convictions On Draft Evasion Upheld By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of Daniel O'Connell, a San Francisco lawyer, and five other residents for violating the selective service and espionage acts. The ruling, issued in Washington, was announced today.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniel O'Connell
San Francisco
Supreme Court
Britain Seeks To Hog All Oil Supplies Report Says
Washington May 17 Great Britain's policy to exclude aliens from control of petroleum supplies within the empire and to obtain some measure of control over properties in foreign countries was reported to the Senate in a state department document transmitted by President Wilson.
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Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
Senate
State Department
Wilson
Indictments Returned in Brooklyn Packing Case
The federal grand jury in Brooklyn returned indictments against Morris & Co and the Cudahy Packing Company for profiteering in food. The proceedings occurred May 17 as part of a broader government crackdown on price manipulation in the meat and packaged goods industry.
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Associated Press
New York
Graud
Brooklyn
Morris & Co
Cudahy Packing Company
Supreme Court Delays Ruling on Prohibition Amendment
The Associated Press reports in Washington on May 17 that the Supreme Court again failed to decide the validity of the prohibition amendment and the enforcement act, with a ruling hoped for by June.
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Associated Presa
Washingon
Supreme Court
Coliseum Prep Underway for G. O. P. Meeting
Colosseum work has started on preparations for the Republican National Committee as officers and convention leaders set plans for the big gathering. The national committee is to hear Contente on May 21, with the convention expected to convene in June.
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Chicago
Republic National Committee
Morton and Glenn Die in Separate Deaths
Levi P Morton former vice president and New York governor dies at 96 in Poughkeepsie after a long career as a financier and public official. Robert B Glenn ex governor of North Carolina and longtime prohibition champion dies at 65 in Winnipeg after a career with the Anti-Saloon League and public lectures.
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Levi P. Morton
Rob T. B. Glenn
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
United States
Ievn Parsons Morton
Benjamin Harrison
New York State
Shoreham
George Morton
York
Eng
America
Morton
Lucy Kimball
Associated Press
Winnipeg
Robert B. Glenn
North Carolina
International Waterways Commission
Royal Alexandria
Prohibition
Anti- Saloon League
Glenn
Joan of Arc Made Saint In Grand Rome Ceremony
In Rome on May 17 Joan of Arc, the 15th century shepherd girl who led French armies, was canonized with 30 000 witnesses. French political figures and pilgrims attended as the ancient rite crowned her name among saints and Pope Benedict led the closing rites.
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Rome
Joan of Arc
Domremy
France
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Maon
Benedict
Benevento
Cellini
Prussianize Navy Key Aim At Sims Soiree
In Belfast rioting two were killed and several injured as Unionists and Sinn Feiners clashed over the weekend. London Derry saw continued demonstrations with stone throwing and minor gunfire. Sinn Feiners reportedly fired at two unionist ex soldiers but missed. In Washington Navy Secretary Daniels condemned a general staff plan as an attempt to Prussianize the navy and sought to keep civilian control intact.
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United Press
London
Sinn Feinera
Belfast
Londonderry
Sinn
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Navy
Navy Department
Senate
Sims
French Forces Leave East Bank of the Rhine
French troops evacuated occupied cities on the east bank of the Rhine including Frankfurt and Darmstadt. London reports plan to begin withdrawal amid German demands for a million-mark forfeit and six hostages held as guarantees.
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East Bank OF Rhine
Prreas
Mayence
Frankfort
Darmstadt
Rhine
United Preas
London
German Model Alleged as Sims Navy Proposal
They claim Sims sought a Germanized navy and aimed to curb civilian control by pulling the navy under military rule. The investigation reportedly targets weakening the secretary’s powers and replacing civilian oversight with a German mode led by a figure like Von Tirpitz.
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Daniels
Sims
Congress
von Tirpitz
Denver Gas and Electric Strike Ties Up Service
Denver May 17 The Denver Gas and Electric Company may see service curtailment as employees strike. About 100 workers walked out this morning with three affiliated unions planning mass meetings to vote on further action. Wages demanded exceed those granted by the company or the state commission.
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United Press
Denver
Denver Gas and Electric Company
Wstackers
Gan Ftters
State Industrial Commission
Denver Captain Fires After Warning Kills Intruder
Denver May 17 W Barry Houston former Army captain shot and killed an unidentified Black intruder at his home 1645 Logan Street after warning three times. The intruder fled a short distance before collapsing as Houston fired two of four rounds.
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Denver
W. Barry Houston
Logan Street
Houston
Reparations Sum Reported At Thirty Billion Dollars
Paris on May 17 reports from official circles that the Anglo-French conference at Hythe fixed Germany's total reparation payment at about 30 billion dollars.
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Associated Press
Paris
Hythe
Germany
Chinese Strike Fails as Students Return to Classes
In Shanghai on May 17, three million Chinese students resumed classes after a nationwide strike called to protest Peking's direct talks with Japan over Shantung. The break came as unions merchants and other organized groups refused to back the protest.
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United Press
Shanghai
Peking
Japan
Shantung
China
Stores Asked to Close Doors for Big Fete
Merchants asked to close shops for Casper Concert Band event at the May festival and track meet on school grounds tomorrow afternoon. The move aims to allow participation while no agreement yet reached. Also note: 2,000 British troops landed at Bantry to be distributed in Cork as part of new measures.
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Casper
Tribune
United Prean
London
Brit Lab
Bantry
Ireland
Cork
Iow
Mackready
Lah
State Plans Complete Marking Of Wyoming Highways
Cheyenne May W outlines plans for complete marking of proposed state routes. Signs will follow standard designs with white signs black lettering route numbers and town names. Posts will show mileage within counties and the route number, aiding travelers to follow route numbers rather than town names.
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Cheyenne
May W
State Highway Department
Hay Shipped by Parcel Post to Save Livestock
Monte A. J. Walrath president of the Montauk Grain Growers' corporation states that much hay is shipped in the state by parcel post. He notes high prices and many small farmers buying in small quantities, urging parcel post as a savior for livestock feeding.
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Bozeman
Monte A
Big Omaha store slashes prices as market breaks says Brandeis
Omaha on May 17 reports one of the city's largest department stores reduced prices by 80 percent following 20 percent cuts by three others last Saturday. George Brandeis, head of the store, said the market broke weeks ago and the cuts apply to nearly all stock to clear for new pricing.
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Associated Proan
Omaha
George Brandeis
Gen Aguilar escapes rebels to join Carranza in mountains
Ver a Cruz May 17 Gen Candido Aguilar governor of Vera Cruz and Carranza son in law escaped last night after being nearly a prisoner of revolutionary forces near Orizaba He is believed to be trying to join Carranza who fled to the mountains near Chalchicomula Generals Sanchez and Acullar lead a strong rebel pursuit with cavalry Morale fell due to hunger and thirst Carranza and Murgula led the defense and break of the ring allowed escape A El Dictamen journalist who rode with Carranza reports the flight from Mexico City on May 7 and battle around San Marcos and Rinconada
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Ated Press
Vera Cruz
Candido Aguilar
Carranza
Orizaba
Chalchicomula
Aguilar
Carranza Fa
Pedro Sanchez
Acullar
Carrings
Carranga
Associated Presa
el Dictamen
Mexico City
San Marcos
Rinconada
Poor trains captured as Carranza forces retreat
El Paso May 17 confirmation from Obregon reports Carranza government trains seized and other matériel, along with Carranza fleeing in a car with a large quantity of coins. Revolutionist agents claim Den Obregon conveyed the news today.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Carraney
Carranza
Den
Obregon
Dramatic Last Stand Reported Near Car ranza
From Mexico City on May 17 dramatic accounts describe the heroic last stand near Car ranza by troops starving and outnumbered with water and provisions gone and fierce resistance continuing despite dire conditions.
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United Press
Mexico City
Carranza
Plan of Agua Prieta Refusal Slow in Washington
Washington reports say General Pablo Gonzales refused to recognize the plan of Agua Prieta repudiating Carranza. He allowed Gov. de la Huerta to call Congress or its permanent commission in extra session to name a provisional president. In Denver, Thomas Annear, mint superintendent, instructed to buy silver at the government price of one dollar per ounce.
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United Press
Washington
Pablo Gonzales
Agua Prieta
Carranza
Mexico City
Gonzales
de la Huerta
Mexican Congress
Permanent Commission of Congress
Denver
Thomas Annear
Mint
Forest fires menace Duluth area as rains fail to help
Duluth Minnesota reports fires raging north and northwest of the city despite rains last night. Authorities warn flames threaten surrounding forests and communities as emergency measures continue.
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Associated Press
Duluth, Minn
Duluth
Railroads endorse wage increases but leave amount to board
Chicago May 17 United Press says railroad owners led by E T Whitter told the labor board they are willing to grant higher wages but did not specify how much. They expect wage rises to be passed to passengers and freight as rate adjustments and noted previous increases totaling over a billion dollars. Whitter suggested automatic adjustments tied to living costs and predicted the board will justify part of the demand.
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Chicago
Theu E. T. Whitter
Conference Committee of Managers
Railroad Labor Board
Whitter
Interstate Commerce Commission
Omid Whitten
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Anna Livingston
Belast
General Staff
Cambridge
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Denver Gas and Electric
Sey
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HUN
Commission For Benefit of
Big Omaha
Brandeis
Gen. Aguilar
Associ
Carranciatan
Murgula
Prince OF Wales
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
U. S
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