Anerton Ten Be Meeting and Baptist State Conven tion
The Baptist State convention ended with Tiverton set to host next May's meeting. Rev Columbus Wardlaw of Basin was reelected moderator and Rev Piuce Jackson of Cheyenne became clerk. Rev George FH Gamble of Gillett to deliver the inaugural sermon. resolutions urged Interchurch World Movement and social service work.
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Tiverton
Baptist State Convention
Columbus Wardlaw
Basin
Piuce Jackson
Cheyenne
George FH. Gamble
Gillett
Interchurch World Mi
Baptist New World Movement
Committee On Social Service
P. Bright
Laramie
Court House
J. F. Blodgett
State Board of Managers
Must Decide Peace or War by May 25th
De facto Mexican authorities under Gen Pelias Calles issue an ultimatum to Francisco Villa due by May 25. Offer includes retirement to private life, a move with 100 to 160 trusted followers to Sonora and temporary service with Calles forces for security, then permanent retirement with travel freedom after elections.
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Calles LA Flor
COA+ HUILA
el Paso
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Pelias Calles
Calles
Villa
Sonora
Callies
Reds assault in waves to break Polish defense
The Bolsheviki attack in waves on the northern front to break the Polish line and sever communications with Prussia. Fierce battles rage along a 90 mile front with towns and villages changing hands daily.
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Warsaw
Poline Oyet
Priveia
Mantha
President Wilson seeks mandate over Armenia from Congress
Washington may 24 President Wilson asked for authority for the United States to accept a mandate over Armenia. He stated he believed the American people favored the United States serving as guardian for Armenia.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
United States
Armenia
Concrete work proceeds on David Street paving project
Concrete is being laid on South Davis Street for the pavement foundation south of Tenth Street. The Warren Construction Company will likely begin surfacing in two weeks. Grading is under way on East Second Street where 36 inch concrete storm sewers are being built.
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South Davis Street
Tenth Street
Warren Construction Company
East Second Street
Wood campaign costly in New Jersey, Hitchcock testifies
Frank H. Hitchcock testified before the senate committee that New Jersey saw the Wood campaign spend about 15 000 dollars the largest state expenditure. He noted Maryland 12 500 dollars and described independent fund efforts in New York and a campaign structure with funds routed through state finance committees. He also detailed individual contributions and noted the Leonard Wood League had its own independent fund.
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Associated Press
Washington
Frank H. Hitchcock
Maj. Gen.ood
Senate Investigating Committee
Wood Organization
New Jersey
Maryland
Hitchcock
New York
Wood
Ceve Cpneyl
Kenyon
Mt Yi
Ribert
Leonard Wood League
United States
Thava
R. B. Straussburger
Norristown
William Flynn
Pittsburgh
Johnson
John ST. Nolan
Committee On
McSween
Indiana
President Deschanel Falls From Train Window Near Montargis
In Montargis France May 24 President Paul Deschanel fell from a train window as it sped toward the city He walked a mile in darkness to a signal station where a worker alerted an automobile Deschanel suffered bruises and lacerations but no serious injuries An anti tetanus shot was given and he said heat kept him awake and the window stuck before it gave way.
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Montargis
France
Paul Deschanel
French Republic
Deschanel
Nel
Flour Declines Again in Mart
Minneapolis May 24 flour prices fell again with Family Patent quoted at 14.75 to 15 dollars per barrel.
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Minneapolis
Prosecution of Labor Chief Marked for Threats
Detectives investigated two attempts on the life of Jaclay Hoyne, Illinois state’s attorney, after gunfire from a vacant house near his home hit Francis J. Hoyne, 15, who resembles the prosecutor’s son. Hoyne said threats rose since he began prosecuting men tied to Maurice Enright’s gang, with further trials and sentences expected in two weeks. Charles B. Stafford and daughter arrived from Cloud, Minnesota to join the Staffords in their new Cumberland apartments.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Jaclay Hoyne
Hoyne
Francis J. Hoyne
Maurice
Mon
Charlee B
Slab pavement trial bid set for two miles in county
The state highway commission will open bids June 15 for a two mile slab pavement on the Casper Salt Creek road, part of a $200000 project spanning seven counties. The scheme includes four steel bridges, culverts, and about 10000 square yards of precast reinforced concrete pavement as an experimental section approved by the federal bureau. Other projects include Casper-Sheridan and Shoshon-Lander routes, plus Yellow stone highway work, bringing total state improvements to $4.2 million.
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Cheyenne
Casper-Salt Creek
Natrona County
State Highway Commission
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Reminders of Clean-Up Week Lend Citywide Scout Help
Casper citizens learn of Clean Up Week as Boy Scouts hang porters on every door knob tonight. Troops compete to post cards, with campaign proper to begin Wednesday under district captains to collect rubbish and haul it away, leaving Casper spotless.
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Casper
Peake Hooks 11-Pound Trout Near Pathfinder Dam
A W Peake, general superintendent of the gas department at Midwest Refining Casper, reportedly caught an 11-pound trout near Pathfinder dam last week. The fish measured 30 inches, and friends saw the trout and a photo was taken, though some doubt remains about the tale.
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A. W. Peake
Midwest Refining Company
Casper
Pathfinder Dam
Reward Offered for Villa in Chihuahua Army Hunt
El Paso May 24 The government of Chihuahua offers a reward of 100 000 pesos for the passing or capture of Francisco Villa. Two thousand troops have left Chihuahua City to pursue him under orders to hunt down Villa.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Texas
Francisco Villa
State of
Chihuahua
Chihuahua City
Smoot Claims Probe Used to Beat Him in Reelection
Senator Smoot accused the federal trade commission's investigation of Utah Idaho Sugar of being used as a political tool to defeat him in the upcoming reelection. He stated these charges during a Senate session.
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Smoot
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Utah Idaho Sugar Company
Senate
Benator Hayat
Utah
Free For All Debate On Housing Question Forum Planned
Forum plans a luncheon forum on housing with reports from committees and a free for all discussion to follow. Women members and wives of members are invited to attend and participate in the discussion.
Apron Club Organized at Webel Store
The young women of the Web era Commercial Company in the dry goods department formed an apron club during a morning gathering in their bungalow aprons. The group plans to include Burlington office employees and the telephone company staff, praising the gingham gowns for chic appearance and economy. The text also notes ostrich tanning and its growing industry in South Africa.
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Ladien
Webera Commercial Company
Burlington
Telephone
South Afro
Cavalry Disperses Lynch Mob at Alexandria Jail
A detachment from Fort Myer dispersed a 1000 strong mob surrounding the Alexandria courthouse jail to seize William Turner a Black man charged with killing a white man and attempting to assault a white woman near Washington D C The incident occurred May 24 as the mob pressed toward felony justice in the District of Columbia area.
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Washington
Fort Myer
Alexandria Court House
District of Columbia
William Turner
Carranza's Body Arrives in Mexico City After Assassination
Carranza's body reached the capital on a special train from Puebla. His two daughters said he would return dead or alive as president, with burial bids to Coahuila or Mexico City’s Cemetery of Sorrows. Reports say he was killed in his sleep by a group under Rodolfo Herrero who sought revenge for an executed relative. Obregonist forces pursue Herrero in the mountains.
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Carranza
Capital
United Press
Mexico City
Puebla
Coahuila State
Assassina
Rodolfo Herrero
Herrero
Sen. Marguia
Miniates
Berlanga
Barragan
Bonillas
Cabrera
Obregon
Carranza and Morales y Molina Killed in Taxcatlantongo
Mexico City dispatches report that President Carranza and Gen Morales y Molina were the only persons killed at Taxcatlantongo. Gen Rodolfo Herrero is quoted saying he intended to kill Carranza and former ambassador Ignacio Bonillas to Washington.
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Molina
Associated Press
Mexico City
Carranza
Morales Y Molina
Taxcatlantongo
Rodolfo Herrero
Carranga
Ygnacio Bonillas
Ambasaador
Washington
Rio Grande flood fears ease near Albuquerque
Rio Grande overflow near Albuquerque has receded by an inch and authorities believe the flood danger is over. Dykes north of the city are holding as river waters retreat.
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Associated Press
Albuquerque
N. M
Rio Grande
Earle D Holme Elected President of State Chamber
Holmes of Casper was elected president of the State Chamber of Commerce at its first annual meeting. Frank J. Wiffler of Cheyenne is secretary and Donald Ashton of Laramie is assistant secretary. Five district directors were elected: Wiffler Cheyenne Ashton Laramie Heyer Shoshoni Holmes Casper Webster Hulett. Governor Carey will appoint a sixth board member. next meeting place not yet chosen.
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Farle
Holmes
Casper
State Chamber of Commerce
Frank J. Wiffler
Cheyenne
Donald Ashton
Laramie
Cheydonne
A. O. Heyer
Shoshoni
RH. D. Holmes
J. W. Webster
Hulett
Carey
Miners Chief Expects Strike To Be Averted
The special reconvened tri-district convention of the anthracite miners opened in Wilkes-Barre Pa. John Lewis international president expresses confidence a strike will be avoided. The gathering will review Secretary Wilson’s wage increase compromise and Wilson’s three arbitrator plan. Mr and Mrs A K Lee and their small daughter arrive from Thermopolis.
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Wilkesbarre
Fpa
John Lewis
International
Wilson
Railroads suffer large losses under federal operation
Washington May 24 The governments gross loss from railroad operation under federal control totals 900 478 000 dollars according to Swager Sherley director of finance at the railroad administration. The Interstae commerce commission opened hearings on a 28 percent freight rate increase to offset rising costs and support future wage hikes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Swager Sherley
Railroad Administration
United Reas
Riy Aid
Bar Berelate Commerce Commission
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Earle
A. K. Lee
Thermopolla
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