Wyoming Republicans Issue Platform At Sheridan Convention
Sheridan Wyoming May 11 platform features condemnation of the Wilson era and praise for cutting 2 billion from appropriations. It calls for teacher pay, rural school parity, suffrage, tariff reform, pure fabric law, hard surfaced roads, and a state tribunal. Fred H Blume elected permanent chairman and delegates named to the national convention. Governor Carey and Victor Heintz spoke urging party unity and Mondell return to Congress.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Republican Congress
Fred H. Blume
Peter Kooi
James M. Schwoob
Cody
James Nicholson
Big Piney
P. T.’. Anderson
Big Horn
George E. Brimmer
Rawlins
J. M. Wilson
McKinley
Thomas A. Dunn
Moortroft
W. R. Weeks
Lander
Blake Kennedy
Cheyenne
L. R.A. Condit
Barnum
Charles Harkins
Worland
J. S. Hunter
Gillette
John Park
Nock Springs
EB. L. Brannan
Wheatland
Mr. Baugh
Lusk
Wyoming
Robert D. Carey
Victor Heintz
Ohio
Committee On Rules and
Chicago
Sheridan County
Banner
Carey
Frank Mondell
Congress
Princes of Europe May Marry for Love in Historic Union
From Lucerne Switzerland May 10, reports claim Prince George Duke of Sparta heir to a Greece throne long defunct may wed Princess Elizabeth of Houmania. The couple, both of German blood, are said to be a love match with no fortune at stake, pleasing royal circles and the Kaiser’s sister. Elizabeth is described as among Europe's prettiest women, and the match would unite noble lines across nations.
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Lucerne
Switzerland
Wossions
George
Sparta
Greece
Elizabeth of
Houmania
Europe
Woman Confesses Murder Of Sister And Brother In Law
Miss Stella Hyman 29 confessed killing her brother in law and sister Ed and Mrs Bunch at Lincoln Center Salina Kansas last August. She said she poisoned Nancy Bunch with fly poison and that motive was her affair with Lee Bunch father of an illegitimate child. Nancy remains bedbound. Lee Bunch aided police statements and both are jailed pending further investigation.
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Salina
Kan
Stella Hyman
Ed. Bunch
Nancy Bunch
Lincoln Center
Here
Lee Bunch
Miss Hyman
In Mexico Carranza's Fate Ambiguous as Revolt Unfolds
President Carranza's status remains uncertain with reports labeling him prisoner or fugitive after a revolutionary takeover. Washington weighs recognition of the new regime as U.S. ships patrol the coast and dispatches describe ongoing clashes in northeast Mexico and border areas.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico
Wilson
Premier Nitti of Italy joins Has-Been Club
Rome May 11 The ministry headed by Premier Nitti has resigned after the chamber adopted a socialist motion on posts and telegraphs by 193 to 112. Nitti urged rejecting the motion and asked that the vote be treated as a confidence test for the ministry.
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Premier Nitti
Italy
Rome
Assolated
Nitti
Chamber of Deputies
Signor Nitti
William Dean Howells Dies at 84 in New York
Prominent NY literary figure William Dean Howells dies in his sleep after a bout with influenza. Funeral services set for 11:39 AM at the Church of the Ascension with Dr Percy Stickney Grant officiating. Cremation planned. ashes to Cambridge, Mass. Howells authored 71 books and served as editor and critic. Taft once praised him as the greatest American writer.
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New York
Church of the Ascension
William Dean Howells
Cambridge
Mass
William Howard Taft
United States
Mr. Howells
Odessa Taken by Poles from Reds
The Russian embassy reports that Poles and Ukrainians have captured Odessa, the major city and seaport on the Black Sea in southern Russia, according to dispatches from Constantinople dated May 11.
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Odessa
REDS
Constantinople
Russia
Black Sea
President Wilson Urges Audacious Naval War Tactics
President Wilson instructed Atlantic fleet officers aboard the Pennsylvania on August 11, 1917 to discard prudence and tradition and act with bold audacity. Secretary Daniels testified the remarks reveal a bold policy for the navy, urging action beyond cautious hesitation to secure victory.
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Washington
Wilson
Pennsylvania
Viary Ajouimillid
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Daniels
Navy
Fleet Wild Man Out Runs Pursuing Cops at Reservoir
A mystery man living in a vermin infested box near the old city reservoir by Sloane's Lake eludes capture after officers L C Davis and Joe Rouner observe him and report impossible to chase. Officials plan another pursuit by horse or auto as probed hovel reveals long term occupation with no sign of food or civilization. The man's identity and arrival remain unknown amid fears he is harmless.
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Old City
Sloane’s Lake
L. C. Davis
Joe Rouner
Sheriff's Office
E. J. Smalley
Uipappouro
Affectionate Farewell Sent To Bigamist Slayer
Mrs. Elizabeth Williamson a Sacramento woman who married the bigamist murderer James P. Watson paid him a farewell visit at the county hospital prison ward before leaving for California. She gave him toothpaste a toothbrush and 4.20 in change and said she could afford no more. Watson who used the alias Dan Holden said Williamson was the only one of the many women who had nothing against him and he valued her memory behind bars while planning to write memoirs as a warning to others tempted by a downward path.
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Los Angeles
Elizabeth Williamson
James P. Watson
Sacramento
Joseph Gillam
Dan Holden
Precipitation for 1920 Surpasses Normal in Cheyenne
Cheyenne’s annual rainfall rose sharply from Monday afternoon through night with .8 inches of water in the downpour. The year’s total reached 6.96 inches, about 2.87 inches above the normal 4.69 inches.
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Cheyenne
Obregon A Center of Mexican Hope in US Opinion
General Alvaro Obregon is hailed as the man of the hour in Mexico by American observers. James A. Ryan, a former US Army officer, calls Obregon a patriot capable of restoring law and order. Observers note his youth, conservatism, and experience in Mexican affairs, including ties to Sonora.
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Alvaro’ Obregon
Carranza
Mexico
Rio Grande
Diaz
Madero
Sonora
Obregon
O'Brien
United States
Chicago
Fort Sheridan
Population of Japanese Abroad Totals 580,099
The Foreign Office reports 130,000 in the United States 140,000 in Hawaii 59,000 in China proper 31,000 in Brazil and 70,000 in other countries totaling 580,099 an increase of 90,000 since 1913.
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Tokio
Foreign Office
United States
Hawaii
China
Brazil
Disagreement Over Agricultural Appropriations Bill
Senate and house conferees reported a disagreement on the agricultural appropriations bill. House conferees rejected Senator McComer's cotton grading amendment and the Senate amendment abolishing free seed. A vote on both sections will occur in the House before the conference resumes.
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Washington
Senate
House
McComer
Delegates Draw Seats At Republican National Convention
At Chicago the committee on arrangements drew seating for delegates from Connecticut Arkansas North Dakota and Colorado in the front row of the Coliseum. North and South Carolina Hawaii Montana and Movida occupy the rear row in June. Delegates at large from Illinois Iowa Nevada and others may face seating disputes due to limited 684 seats. Chairman A Ty Hert noted disputes over delegation entitlements where new delegates were elected.
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Chicago
Connecticut
Arkansas
North Dakota
Colorado
North
South Carolina
Hawaii
Montana
Movida
Illinois
Towa
Nevada
A. Ty Hert
Ahairsmaan
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