Senate Extends Sugar Duty to May 1920
Washington April 11 The Senate approved a substitute for the House free sugar repeal resolution, extending the one cent a pound duty until May 1920 by a 40 to 32 vote. Four Democrats joined Republicans in opposing the substitute, which could lead to a conference and a clash before May 1 as sugar risks joining the free list. The session also debated a lemon tariff raise, defeated 44 to 29, with Phelan and Vardaman pressing on defense and luxury arguments. The chamber planned to resume army reorganization debate and vote by Tuesday.
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Senate
Washington
House
Broussard
Ransdell
Newlanda
Lane
Phelan
California
United States
Vardaman
Mexican Plotters Executed by Carrancista Firing Squad
Three Mexicans Flor Eux Hernandez Jose Inez Bourne and Nicholas Chavarrea were executed by a Carrancista firing squad in Juarez for conspiracy against the de facto government. The ringleaders confessed help from Felix Diaz supporters to foment revolt and seize weapons during a Sunday concert.
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Floreux Hernaddexz
Jose Inez Bourne
Nicholas Chavarrea
Gavira
Felix Diaz
Wem
Mousey
Juarez
Chavarrea
Orotea
Ahico
Juares Plaza
Felix Tmhaz
Willis‘ie
Madera
Believed British Steamer Kilaston Sunk After Damage
London dispatch reports the British steamer Kilaston badly damaged and believed sunk after an incident. The crew were rescued, and the vessel showed a length of 846 feet, 8790 gross tons, built in 1906 and owned at Glasgow.
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London
Kilaston
Glasgow
Sherman and Wilson Dominate Democratic Primary Crowded Ballots
In Chicago on April 11 Senator L Sherman and President Wilson led the presidential preference primary with many voters writing in other candidates. Champ Clark received 43 votes while Roosevelt gathered 4 060, Hughes 801 and other names appeared on the ballots.
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Chicago
L. Sherman
Fepuhiican
Preaient Wilson
Champ Clark
Roosevelt
Hughes
Phompie
Steel Gates for the City Park
The city will replace present gates at the city park with steel ones supported by brick columns. Materials are being assembled on the grounds, and gates must be closed during wet weather to protect park driveways from wagons and autos that could furrow the soft ground.
British Cruiser Seen Off Cape Henry
New York aboard the United Fruit steamer Metapan reports a British Essex class cruiser sighted off Cape Henry while in pursuit of a tramp steamer. The freighter raised a flag and escaped after the cruiser fired one shot.
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Hritish
Cape Henry
New York
United Fruit Company
Catapan
Colon
Havana
England's Near Beer for London Lawmakers Bar
The liquor control board reveals a new non alcoholic beer to be sold in English pubs with a claim it resembles real beer except for intoxication. A worker reportedly drank twenty pints without getting drunk. The trial will be available at Parliament in the House of Commons bar.
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London
Liquor Control Board
Parliament
House of Commons
Du Pont press meld blast kills worker at Moosic plant
A press mill explosion at the Du Pont powder works in Moosic near Scranton killed worker David Miller. Two men, J. T. Hrown and Charles Maurer, were preparing for the day shift and sustained minor injuries.
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Bcranton
Pau
du Post Powder Works
Moosic
Here
David Miller
J. T. Hrown
Charles Maurer
Intimate Title Secured By Fraud
Federal district court in Southern California moved to Washington to take testimony in the Southern Pacific oil case with testimony scheduled in the federal court proceeding.
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Washington
Federal District Court of Southern California
Southern Pacific Oil
State board raises values on oil coal copper and ore
The state board of equalization at the capitol increased valuations for Cambria coal from 60 to 70 cents per ton and oil from 42 cents to 60 cents per barrel. Copper rose from 42.75 to 45 per ton. Tron ore up to 1.10 per ton. The board based oil changes on recent price ranges and noted need for further data on some commodities.
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Cambria Coal
Pee Ee Dee S
Cambria
State Board of Equaliztion
Capitol Building
Houx
Gates
Forsyth
Midwest Oil Company
Midwest Company
McGil
Ofl
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
McGill
Plan for combined army and navy aviators school
San Antonio California April 11 Plans for a joint army and navy aerodrome to train military aviators from both services have been prepared by the United States Signal Corps Aviation School at North Island. The plan has endorsement from Secretary Baker and Secretary Daniels and will be placed before Congress. If approved, one of the largest and best equipped military aerodromes in the world will be established at this site.
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San Antonio
Calif
Army and Navy
United States Signal Corps Aviation School
North Island
Baker
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Congress
North Island School
Nicaragua Ratifies US Canal Route Purchase Treaty
Nicaragua’s congress ratified a pact allowing the United States to acquire canal route rights and a coaling station at Fonseca bay for three million dollars. The United States Senate had already approved it, and the Navy Department will select a strategic coaling station after exchange of ratifications. Costa Rica and El Salvador protested, saying their interests are affected by the station’s location.
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Washington
United States
Fonseca Bay
United States Senate
Nicaragua
Navy Department
Costa Rica
Salvador
Denial of Canadian spies executions circulated in Chicago
Chicago April 11 official denial by W White inspector of immigration agencies Canada that Wil Higu and Louis Schroeder were executed or condemned as spies of Clavel Sask on March 71. White said the story is untrue and such punishment is impossible as people are not shot in Canada for treason. Canadian migration commissioner J Bruce Walker acting for internal affairs said investigation found no ground for the report. Canada has had no fault to
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Chicago
W. White
Wil Higu
Louis Schroeder
Love
Clavel, Sask
White
Canada
J. Bruce Walker
Tw Migration Commlestoner
Department of the Interior
House Passes Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Bill
The annual river and harbor appropriations bill totaling 40 million dollars passed the House 210 to 123 with all items intact. Critics dubbed it pork barrelling but amendments to cut funds were rejected. the Mann amendment to reduce total failed. The measure advances to the Senate where last year a filibuster blocked a similar bill.
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Washington
House
Mann
Senate
Aged Artist Becomes Famous After Hospital Stay
Ralph Albert Blakelock, once broken in body and mind, is freed at age 70 to view his paintings sold for a pittance. His works like Moonlight and The Old Oak are now acclaimed as top American art, while his wife daughter and son cared for him in the past.
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New York
Ralph Albert Blakelock
Lome
Hlakwlook
Three Fundamental Preparedness Steps Outlined
At the Navy League annual convention chairman Perry Helmout outlined three essential steps for American military policy. They include creation of a Council of National Defense abolition of the volunteer service and issuance of national defense bonds.
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Washington
Navy League
Perry Helmout
Council of National Defense
Volumteer Syeicn
Haster Rabbits Return with Brightly Dyed Eggs
The commerce department notes Easter rabbits will bring eggs dyed in bright colors despite war dye shortages. Most dyes are hard to obtain, but Baster dye supply has been little affected, ensuring vivid hues for the season.
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Wasshing
Ton
Commerce Department
Baster
Pursuit of Villa May End Soon in Mexico
Washington reports a definite decision on future U S policy after cabinet talks. A German note is expected to deny submarine attacks on the Sussex and insist international law will be respected. In Mexico Villa’s fate dominates reports with hints of death and a tied pursuit expected to wrap within 48 hours.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Phosen
Wilson
Gerard
Stranger at Chugwater tied to Cheyenne bandit case
Special to the State Leader reports Sheriff Brank B. Roach and Union Pacific investigators tracking a stranger linked to the Overland Limited robbery near Cheyenne. The man, described as tall and clean shaven, stayed at a Diamond area home then rode toward Cheyenne, drawing suspicion from locals and train crews who may be questioned.
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Chugwater
Wyro
Brank B. Roach
W. J. McClement
Union Pacific Investigation System
Wyoming
Overland Limited
Chevenne
W. R. Day
Diamond
Here
Day
Sia- Hon
Cheyenne
Colorado & Souther
Esseis
Kt Wall
Villa believed killed in action rumor in Mexico
Washington reports the war department in Quertaro believes Villa may have been killed in action. Officials expect the rumor to have been spread by Villa supporters. General Funston says Pershing had a satisfactory conference with Generals Herrera and Guerrerres and that progress on the Mexican railway to forward supplies is achievable.
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H. A. Dargue
B.S. Gortell
Aero Squadron
San Antonio
Caséa Civandes
Par
Praneleco Villa
Queretaro
Mexico
Carranza
Dargee
Gorvrell
Villa
Marral
Mear
Dorenes
Satevo
Pershing
Racubuiriachic
Payral
Cusihulraiachic
Wid
Pheyo
Mactive
Darane
Forea ix
Washington
War Department
Quertaro
Thas
Funston
General Pershing
Herrera
Guieterres
Pershing Orders U S Army Aviators to Locate Body
Lt General Pershing orders U S Army aviators operating in Mexico to locate the body of an unnamed U S service member. The directive aims to recover the body and bring it to proper military burial procedures.
Could Not Make Clever Plan Work Could Not Make Clever Plan Work
Washington April 11 Cure tome officials face a decision on Johnson Willard fight pictures made by a photographic pro cede at the border between the United States and Canada. A new law upheld by the Supreme court guards the original fleet to the countrys shores, so the promoter brought the film to the border and used cameras on the Canadian side. American officials contend the law cannot be defeated by clever maneuvers.
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Washington
Cure Tome
Johnson- Willard
Canada
Supreme Court
Pinch
Americun
Costage
Ach & Prowess
German Crown Prince forces press on Verdun frontier
Dispatches describe vigorous German offensives around Verdun. German units push along the Le Morne to Camieres line, seize small trench sections east of Le Mont Homme, and assault in the Douaumont region while French defenses counterattack and recapture positions. Unofficial reports also mention Turkish regrouping and Austrian advances in other fronts, with Allied discussions about redeployments through Greek territory amid cholera concerns.
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Verdun
le Mor, Homme
Camieres
le Mont Homme
Douaumont-Vaux
Gerligne
Lea Mort Tiouwmne
Cumieres
Higana Valle
Aro
Koma
Ahd
Germany
Kuwole
Malerintia
Anya
Fis- Paich
Berlin
Joulonte Ues
Corfu
Saloniki
Cornu
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Jefe
Sierra Mountains
Department
Cusihbulrachic
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Parral
Torreo
Durango
Vila
Bertani
Carranzs
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Peaches
Man of Mystery
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