Carranza killed in pursuit after mountain escape
President Venustiano Carranza and several companions were slain in Tlaxcala during a flight from Puebla. General Rodolfo Herrera led the attack, with Herrera once in rebellion against Carranza and later aligned with revolutionary forces. Reports note other named officers and a possible Treasury Minister Cabrera party member.
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Carranza
Puebla State
Tlaxcalaantongo
Juan Barragan
Ygnacio Bonillas
Washington
Marciano Gonzales
Federico Montes
Carranz
Herrera
Puebla
Mariel
Revolutioniats
House to Act Next Week on Bonus Plans
Washington May 22 The house rules committee by party vote of eight to four moved to call up the soldier bonus bill next Tuesday or Wednesday A five hour debate limit and a single amendment were proposed Advocates argued the rule could kill the measure and questioned its fairness
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Richest Draft Slacker Again Hunted Escape Probe Ordered
AMERICA grimly pursues Grover Cleveland Bergdoll the millionaire draft evader who slipped from Governor's Island yesterday under guard. Secretary Baker orders immediate inquiry and full recapture effort as federal and local authorities conduct an all night search for the fugitive. Police and Justice Department agents suspect aid in the escape but offer no trail or direction.
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United Press
PHI
America
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Teland
Baker
Hiker
Bergdoll
Governor's Island
Associated Press
Department of Justice
Vocational Aid Board Arrives in Casper Tonight
The Federal Vocational Training Board arrives in Casper from Thermopolis to operate three days at the Chamber of Commerce building on East Second Street. Federal representative K. Calhoun urges ex service men to seek information on their particular cases. A July rainfall difference could alter crop value by over 1100 million dollars.
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Thermopolis
Chamber of Commerce
East Second Street
Servie
Qi Aowuren
Senate Republicans Favor Arts on Spending Over Bonus Bills
Washington May 22 The senate Republican caucus gave appropriations and conference report preference in the senate over high cost of living reductions meat packers’ regulation bills and the soldier bonus Consideration of the trio urged before the convention recess by Senator Kenyon and others.
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United Press
Washington
Senate Republican Caucus
Senate
Kenyon
No Agreement on Adjournment Plans Recess
Washington May 22 No agreement reached at a conference of Republican senators on adjournment or recess plans amid the political conventions.
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United Press
Washington
TESC HEN UNDER MARTIAL LAW IN PRAGUE AREA
Martial law declared in the Tache n plebiscite area by the international commission amid tensions between Czecho Slovak and Polish workers. Several clashes reported as authorities move to restore order.
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Associated Press
Prague
Czecho- Slovakia
International Commission
United States to arbitrate Armenia boundary dispute
Paris May 22 President Wilson said the United States would act as arbitrator to fix Armenia's boundaries. Ambassador Wallace informed the council of ambassadors of the decision.
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Wallace
Council of Ambassadors
Wilson
United StNes
Armenia
Navy Graduates Meet High Traditions At Newport
Rear Admiral Sims presiding at Naval Reserve College graduation praised the Navy personnel for meeting and exceeding wartime demands with endurance zeal and loyal initiative. He noted only a few cases fell short of expectations.
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Associated Preas
Newport R.J
Sims
Naval Reserve College
Hungarians To Sign Treaty In France On June Fourth
Paris May 22 The council of ambassadors announced the peace treaty with Hungary will be signed at Grand Trianon palace in Versailles on June 4.
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Associated Press
Paris
Hungary
Council of Ambassadors
Grand ‘Trianon Palace
Ver‘palloe
Hitchcock and Baruch First to Appear in Campaign Probe
Frank H. Hitchcock former postmaster general is summoned to testify for General Wood and Bernard Baruch represents William G. McAdoo at the senate campaign expense inquiry opening in Washington on Monday.
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Baruch
Associated Press
Washington
Frank H. Hitchcock
Senate
General Wood
Bernard Baruch
Wiliam G. McAdoo
Wyoming State Chamber of Commerce District Meetings Planned
The State Chamber of Commerce compact plan to divide the state into five sections includes mid year district meetings to implement the program. A state health department, irrigation push, better roads, and statewide loyalty are among top agenda items discussed by leaders and speakers including Dr J P O Donnell and Arthur W Wetth.
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Obi Bh
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Carey
Frank Emmerson
Wyoming
Arthur W Wetth
Charles B. Stafford
Frank C. Emerson
Booker
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G. C. Dellavan
Powell
J. P. Webster
Hulett
Carl Billings
Chugwater
Donald Ashton
Laramire
Bamuel Wilson
Chicago
Elmore Peterson
Greeley, Colo
Arthur W. Pettit
Cheyenne
F. C. Emerson
Charles & Hill
T. V. Johnson
R. Ll. Foulk
Charles H. Armour
Glenrock
A. C. Heyer
Shoshoni
Frank J. Wiffle
L. A. Reed
Midwest Refining Company
United States
J. P. O'Donnell
Utorf
Buch
Piorida
Vermont
Colorado
Alabama
Nevada
Eli Courlgrand
Western Slope Floods Hit Paonia Colorado
Paonia and the Paonia area face severe western slope flooding with three deaths and substantial livestock losses. Part of the city has been swept away while the south section remains flooded. Residents fortify banks with sand and rock bags to save the town.
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United Press
Grand Junction
Colo
Western Slope
Paonia
Destruction of Irish Barracks Reported
London reports state destruction of several police barracks military huts and courthouses across Ireland and other outrages in Dublin today.
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Associated Press
London
Ireland
Dublin
Bolshevik Offensive Progress Report Near Beresina
London dispatch reports the Bolshevik assault on Polish forces along the Beresina front making continued progress in the northern sector as of May 22. Roughed wording notes the offensive by Bolshevik troops and gains along the line.
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Associated Press
London
Beresina
Progreta
New Altitude Record Set by Civilian Pilot
Daybreak report from Dayton states L S Echelon of Dayton Wright Aircraft flew a four passenger plane to 18 200 feet to establish a new world record for altitude in civilian flight.
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United Press
Dayton
L *S. Echelon
Dayton Wright Airplane Company
Dog Poisoner Kills Three Casper Pets
A dog poisoner active on South David street has killed three dogs within a single block. Ted Bowman’s water spaniel died from strychnine this morning, after passing near P. R. Blakey’s collie and a bulldog along the same route.
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David Street
Ted Bowman
P. R. Blakey
Johnson Defeats Wood in Oregon Primaries
In Oregon primaries Senator Johnson defeated General Wood by about 6,000 votes with Governor Baldwin third and Hoover fourth. McAdoo unopposed for Democratic endorsement. Chamberlain nominated for U S senator over Starkweather. Refugia from yesterday shows Wood leading outside Portland, Johnson ahead in Multnomah.
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Wood
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United Proms
Mortland
Henator Johnson
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Yeater
Oye
Owden Waa & Good
Portland
Johnna
Trisco Lawyer Nominated for Republican Nomination
Piney the Charien Wheeler a San Francimo lawyer will nominate Senator Johnson for the Republican nomination. Johnson lead quarters announced today with Senator Torah and James O Neill of Detroit to give renonding speeches.
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Charien Wheeler
San Francimo
Senator Johnson
Johnson
Torah
James O'Neill
Detroit
Wyoming Baptists Hear Excellent Finance Report at Casper Meet
About 40 to 50 delegates from Wyoming Baptist churches attend the nineteenth annual state organization gathering in Casper. Morning reports show current expenses up 60 percent from last year and benevolences rising to eight thousand. Over 300 new church members were added this year with sessions at the Methodist church today and the county courthouse tomorrow. Dr. S P Bright of Laramie preaches the convention sermon and Dr. Bruce Kenny of Denver delivers the closing address.
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Baptist Churches of Wyoming
Wyoming Baptist State Organization
Casper
Methodist
P. Bright
Laramie
Bruce Kenny
Denver
Kansas City Merchants Cut Prices in May Sale
Kansas City shoppers see reductions from 10 to 60 percent in wearables. A department store advertises women's shoes once 4 to 8 dollars now 1.05, and men's shoes once 16 dollars now 7.76. A bizarre health statistic about global mortality appears, followed by social musings on virtue and vice.
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Kansas City
Wheaters
Assassination of Mexican President Carranza Confirmed
A telegram from General Alvaro Obregon, received in Texas, states President Venustiano Carranza was assassinated by troops under General Rodolfo Herrero in Tlaxcatenango Puebla. Carranza followers protest the killing while Obregon blames Carranza loyalists for not protecting him.
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Pablo Gonzales
Obregon
Carranza
Rodolfo Herrero
Carrang
Men Turned Traitors Report on Assassination Plot
United Press reports vary on the events surrounding Carrank and ministers. One version cites Colonel Herrera a former bandit who surrendered in March and 60 followers in a plot to assassinate Carrank and his leading ministers.
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United Press
Herrera
Carrange
Carrank
Carranza Death Uncertainty Delays U S Recognition
No official word on Venustiano Carranza's death reached the U S. embassy in Mexico City by May 21. Associated Press dispatches were the sole source, and the death details could affect Washington's recognition stance as the situation develops.
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U. S
Associated Press
Washington
Carranza
Mexico City
Associated Prem
Carranga
5 000 Theater Houses Accused Of Tax Dodging
Washington reports internal revenue agents will push a campaign to collect admissions taxes from terial and moving picture houses. Officials say about 0 000 amusement venues may have failed to remit taxes on their performances.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Forteral
Moving Picture Houses
Wreawury Department
Fire Hits Cotillion Hall Area in Twin Falls
A cigarette started blaze caused 400000 dollars in damage to half a business block in Twin Falls Idaho. The Cotillion dance hall was the origin of the fire reported today. The incident was carried on by United Press.
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Ida
United Press
London
Budapest
Hrolnok
Hungary
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