Edwards enters Democratic race for president
Governor Edwards of New Jersey declared himself an avowed candidate for the Democratic nomination for president. Walker W. Vick announced the candidacy and opened Edwards campaign headquarters, saying he runs on his record as governor and as a self-made man with twenty-five years in business and public affairs.
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New York
Edwards
New Jersey
United States
Walker W. Vick
Mr. Vick
Weekend Forecast Calls for Warm Friday and Saturday
The forecast predicts generally fair conditions on Friday and Saturday with temperatures on the rise. Highs will climb into warmer ranges while overnight lows stay mild, giving readers a pleasant weekend preview.
Hoover Maintains Independence After California Primary
New York May 6 Bert Hoover, Republican presidential candidate, says the California primary will not trigger a campaign or fundraising push. He asserts the people should elect the president without manipulation and that his ideas align with the majority of Americans. He reiterates his desire for government to reflect the people’s will.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
California
Western Railroads Seek Third Billion From Public Through Rate Hike
Samuel M. Felton, Western Executive Rate committee chair, told the Interstate Commerce Commission that western railroads need an additional 852.9 million to reach a six percent net return on 88.96 billion in property investment. He urged a 34 percent freight-rate increase west of the Mississippi to fund new rolling stock, equipment, and construction while noting Western carriers must also refund about 430 million in maturing obligations this year and next. Hearings dates to be set if protests arise.
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Washington
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Samuel M. Felton
Chicago
Western Executive Rate Committee
Missis
Felton
Ursula Broedrick Found Guilty in Second Degree Murder
In St Louis on May 6 a jury in juvenile court convicted Ursula Broedrick sixteen of murder in the second degree for killing her stepfather Joseph F Woodlock on April 14 1919. The punishment set at ten years in the penitentiary.
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ST. Louis
Ursula Broedrick
Joseph F. Woodlock
Uninstructed Missouri Delegates Elected At Convention
Kansas City officials report eight delegates at large to the Republican national convention were chosen by the Missouri state convention, all uninstructed as to presidential preference. The selection took place in the late hours of the gathering.
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Kansas City
Mexican Ex-Dictator Seeks Sanctuary at Port Vera Cruz
Reports from Nogales quote A Almada chief of the revolutionists department as Carranza plans to depart Mexico City for Vera Cruz. Observers recall prior rail disruptions and discuss possible Carranza moves to defend the capital or shift operations toward Vera Cruz.
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Mexico
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Port Vera Cruz
EL Paso
Mexico City
Nogales
Arizona
la Patria
A. Almada
Revolutionists
Infor- Bles
Ivogates
Supreme Court
Villa
Gueh
Best testifies in Vera Schneider murder case in Pontiac
Anson Best testified in Pontiac in the Vera Schneider murder trial recounting his arrest and claim officers forced him to admit guilt after being given beer. He described meeting the body and his whereabouts that night, including a Marine Corps and factory work background. He briefly paused during long testimony.
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Pontiac
Mich
Cush
Vera Schneider
Anson Best
Best
Miss Schneider
Michigan
Marine Corps
Flint
Schneider
Colorado Republicans elect four uninstructed delegates at large
At Pueblo on May 6 the Republican convention chose four uninstructed delegates at large for the national convention and elected John F. Vivian of Golden as national committeeman to succeed Dr. Hubert Wort of Pueblo. The meeting adjourned after endorsing the state administration.
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Pueblo
John F. Vivian
Golden
Hubert Wort
French First Lady Declines 5000 Hat Gift From American Milliners
President Deschanel declines Madame Deschanel accepting a $5,000 hat offered by 3,000 American milliners for endorsing a millinery project. Ambassador Jusserand’s letter and a French society cable list fourteen reasons Madame Deschanel should not accept the gift. The event occurred at a New York millinery convention as debates on trade and art continued.
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Deschanel
France
Madame Deschanel
Millinery Robbers’ Association
Ambassador Jusserand
Eac Sree
Henry S. Bernhard
Thepublic
Pouu
Society For the Improvement of
Cheyenne Prepares for Aerial Mail Route Hub
Cheyenne moves toward becoming a transcontinental air mail stop with a landing field and hangar planned. John A. Jordan will visit to arrange facilities, while data on wind and climate are gathered from railway mail service. Government funds become available July 4, boosting summer operations.
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William G. Haas
John A. Jordan
Air Mail Service
United States
Cheyenne
Mr. Jordan
Railway Mail Service
Co. F. Egee
Minneapolis
Air Mail
M. O. Bigeelow
Fort Russell
Hugh Coffman
Mr. Egee
Jordan
Insane Mother Who Fled With Baby Is Captured
A woman identified as Mrs. Goldberg escaped from an insane asylum with her six week old child near St Louis. She appeared in Cheyenne yesterday and was placed in custody by police. She was sent back to Denver, then to St Louis, after being cared for by Jewish Aid Society and Denver authorities.
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St. Louis
Rich woman visits killer in county jail with roses
Walter Andrew Watson, after pleading guilty to the murder of Nina Lee Delaney and tied to four other alleged wives, received a large bouquet of red roses in his county jail cell. Jail attaches say a woman in a costly limousine delivered the flowers but refused to identify herself.
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Los Angeles
Nina Lee Delaney
Walter Andrew Watson
Rhode Island Democrats Seek U S Recognition of Irish Republic
Rhode Island Democratic leaders at the state convention endorsed Wilson's League of Nations covenant while rejecting Article X. They urged delegates to push for official U S recognition of the Irish Republic and praised Senator Gerry for Ireland support. The resolutions also backed Wilson administration policies.
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Providence
R. L
Articole X
League of Nations
Senate
Wilson
Democratic Party of
Rhode Island
Peter G. Gerry
Ireland
National Convention
United States
Obregon Denounces Carranza in Manifesto From Guerrero
San Antonio reports Lieut. Col. Alvaro Obregon has joined the Mexican revolution from Sonora and issued a Guerrero manifesto denying any bid for the presidency. He accuses Carranza of ambition and condemns the use of state resources to support a political agenda and subvert the army.
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San Antonio
Tex
Alvaro Obregon
Sonora
Guerrero
Obregon
Garranza
Nogales
Francisco I. Madero
Republic
Sonora Rebels spurn Villa offer for aid
General Calles, commander in chief of the rebel forces at Agua Prieta, said today that the Sonora revolutionists would not accept or even consider a conference with Francisco Villa for cooperation. The statement was given in Douglas, Arizona, on May 6.
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Douglas
Ariz
Sonora
Francisco Villa
Agua Prieta
Calles
Carranza Defies Rebels With Manifesto on Mexico Presidency
Mexico City officials report President Venustiano Carranza issued a manifesto on the national holiday denouncing a coup and pledging to fight to finish to prevent military seizure of the presidency. He said only a legally elected successor would assume office and questioned July 4 elections amid Obregonist plots.
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Associated Press
Carranza
Car
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