Pro-Germanism Becomes Issue in Ford Libel Suit
The jury for Henry Ford versus Chicago Daily Tribune faces a $1,000,000 libel case over alleged pro German editorialism during military preparedness. Alfred J. Murphy claims the Tribune sought to influence U S policy to favor Germany, while Tribune defense argues the issue centers on the editorials about Ford. The case, before Judge Yucker, involves questions of prejudice and admissible evidence.
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MT. Clements
Henry Ford
Chicago Daily Tribune
Tribune
Germany
Alfred J. Murphy
Ford
Murphy
United States
Mexico
Yucker
Detroit
Fagin in Real Life Caught in San Francisco
Cyril G. Pegg, accused of burglary, will face juvenile court in San Francisco to answer charges that he trained 15 year old Stephen Jezeski as an expert hotel robber. The boy, detained as a petty thief, blamed Pegg for his trouble after a near capture at the hotel.
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San Francisco
Calif
Cyril G. Pegg
Juvenille Court
Stephen Jezeski
Pegs
Layman Elected to Lead Presbyterians in St Louis
Willard J. Bayer of Pasadena California was elected moderator of the twenty fourth general assembly of the Presbyterian churches in session at St Louis Missouri May 15 He becomes the first layman to hold the office in the church history His opponent was the Reverend Dr S Hall Young an Alaskan missionary The result marks a historic choice for the denomination and shifts leadership to a lay representative from the western states
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ST. Louis
Willard J. Bager
Pasadena
Calif
Bankbrylle
General Assembly
Presbyterian Churches
White
Bayer
Nev
S. Hall Young
Restrictions on Oil Eased by May 15 1919 Order
Washington May 15 All rules governing production, manufacture, distribution and transportation of oil gasoline and natural gas were removed today by an order of Fuel Administrator Garfield. The order vacates all licenses and regulations under the United States Fuel Administration as of May 15 1919.
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Washington
Garfield
Fuel Administration
United States
Officers Nab Auto Packed With Tires In Lincoln Highway Stop
Police on the Lincoln Highway near Cheyenne halted a car carrying four men and about 1500 dollars worth of merchandise from a Union Pacific box car burglary. The auto held many automobile tires and a roll of upholstery cloth. Officers recovered a .38 revolver and another pistol as the suspects were arrested.
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Union Pacific
Lincoln
Cheyenne
Borie
Charley F. Embery
United States
Wardenship of Wyoming Penitentiary Dismissed by Board
Rawlins Wyoming May 15 pro test action followed the board's dismissal of G L Martin from the wardenship two months after his appointment by the board of reformatories. Local Republican leaders denounced the move as improper and questioned the handling of the hearing conducted after the arrival of State Auditor A D Hoskins.
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Rawls
Wyo
G. L. Martin Suis
Lee Board of Reforma Abbot
Republi
Sean
Martin
Wea Lng
Intes
A. D. Hoskins
Planes Start Across Ocean But Turn Back
In Trepassey Newfoundland on May 15 the navy seaplanes NC-1 and NC-3 failed to start their planned 1,056 mile trans Atlantic cruise. They taxied from the harbor with full tanks but did not leave the water, then discharged fuel before returning to their mother ship. The NC-4 arrived in port for repairs, suggesting a possible joint departure later.
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Trepassey
Navy
Azores
Ini Wallee
et-Ghatham
Mass
Atlantic
Dirigible Drifts 85 Miles Off Shore After Escape
May 15 St John s N B C reports that a United States navy dirigible escaped its moorings and drifted 85 miles offshore. A British steamer Thy heard the blip and relayed its position to the cruiser Chicago by radio. The destroyer Rds joined in the salvage mission after being notified by wireless.
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ST. John's N
United States Navy
Chicago
Rds
Navy seeks G-5 dirigible after Newfoundland incident
The Navy reports destroyer Edwards and naval aviation experts search for the G-5 dirigible that broke from its moorings at Pleasantville Newfoundland and drifted to sea. Officials say the Atlantic crossing plan may be abandoned but the type could be attempted again.
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Washington
Navy Department
Edwards
St. John’s
Navy
Pleasantville
Newfoundland
Trepassey Bay
Atlantic
Rellar Pleads Not Guilty in Fort Russell Killing Case
Private Joseph Mellar of the Twenty First United States Infantry pleaded not guilty in the United States district court to killing Private John M Lynn at Fort Thussell last summer. His trial was set for 40 p m May 29 Gat Chong and one Wong faced related charges for unlawful importation and possession of one quarter pound of venenehe. Chong pleaded guilty and was fined 400. Wong also pleaded guilty and was fined 150.
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Joseph. Mellar
United States Infantry
John M. Lynn
Fort Thussell
United States District Court
Gat Chong
Wong
Chong
Hiner
Wang
United States
John Laydan
Hwaring
Loyinan
Winnipeg strike paralyzes city services after mass walkout
Thirty thousand workers including city firemen and gas and water department staff walked out in Winnipeg on May 15. The strike shut transportation and many facilities, while police remained on duty. union leaders demanded full settlements and announced no return until grievances are met.
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Winnipeg
Associated Press
Trade and Labor Council
Roberton
Wre Bor Council
Westrikers
Vyhe Bakers
Vesday
Mie
Canadian Pavifio Railroad
Weston
Weather Fronts Bring Showers and Cooler Spell
Fragrant Wyoming forecast calls for scattered showers and a drop in temperatures Friday into Saturday. Expect cooler air, light winds, and risk of brief rain showers as a warm trend ends.
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Wyoming
Wordeast
Pacific Coast Metals Trades Council endorses Mooney strike
In Oakland California the Pacific Coast Metal Trades Council representing about 250000 shipyard and metals workers adopted a resolution endorsing a nationwide strike in support of Thomas J. Mooney. Delegates announced the convention outcome today.
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Associated Press
Oakland
Calif
Thomas J. Mooney
Pacific
Ceast Metal Trades Council
Will Collect on Beer Despite Prohibition Status
A federal advisory declares the Internal Revenue Bureau will continue to collect tax on beer though its manufacture remains legally uncertain. The action aims to cover revenue shortfalls while the New York federal court decides what alcohol percentage makes beer intoxicating. Enforcement officials also move to curb violations involving the production of intoxicating beverages after May 1.
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Associated Press
Washington
Midney Jeteral Palmer
D International Revenue Bureau
The
Revenue Bureau
Federa District Court of New York
Interval Nevenueome Iissioner Koper
Department of Justice
HUN NOTES ON TERMS WRITTEN BEFORE TREATY WAS DELIVERED
Cry Associated Press. PATUS May 15 The convic tions growing in allied circles that most of the German protests against the peace treaty were written before the reading of the treaty and are designed as propaganda. The text is not quoted and protests published in Berlin before Paris. Protests are referred to commissions to consider them on merits. GENEVA May 5 The Rumanian delegation may withdraw from the power conference as, per Paris reports, Serb and Romanian premiers may quit Paris if Banat is not divided as agreed.
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Cry Associated Press
Patus
Berlin
Paria
Geneva
Paris
Council
Banat Betwen
Serbia
Premice Bratiano
Parla
Clementeau
Thutsday
Signor Oplando
Aaron Sonnino
Itaty
M. Trambiteh
Col. House
Thomas Nelson Page
Wo Thaly
Pillowe
Count von Brockdorf-Rantzen
Versailles
Foreign Ministers Reject Polish Navy Request
Paris reports the foreign ministers refused Poland’s demand for part of the naval fleet. Poland cited defense needs for warships and asked for repatriation of prisoners of war held in Siberia and the Caucasus. Soviet-held prisoners in Russia would be returned later.
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Paris
Siberia
Vie Hallie Pro
Caucas Fey
Soviet Russia
Igter
Skoda Works Condemned in Peace Terms Debate
The Associated Press reports that peace terms for Austria call for demobilization of the Austrian army and disbanding of the Skoda works at Vienna and Prague. Hungary’s failure to appoint delegates may delay next week’s peace congress as talks continue on the Austrian pact.
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Associated Press
Hungary
St. Germaine
Skoda
Austria
Vieyina
Prague
Teutonicaries
Aerial Mail Route Expanded Chicago to Cleveland to New York
The aerial mail service announces a new daily schedule on the Chicago Cleveland New York route. One mail bag relay point in Bevan Ohio speeds transfers as changes for expansion are completed.
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Associated Press
Ethcago
Chicago-NewYork
Bevan
Ohio
Ghi Chewslans
Chienee Ta
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Fagin
Federal Fuel Administration
Wyoming Penitentiary
Rawlins
Rellar
Aldier
Russell
Mitchell
Public Ledger Co
Agee
Mtchell
Manitoba
British Columbia
Ole Hansen
Seattle
Svitch
Promise T
Noctis Otte Provines
Gharnes
Gray
Winnipes
Messiges
Tabeo Robinson
Ottawa
Mooney
Rumania
Skoda Works
Daily Mail
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