Villa Seizure of British Official Roils Government
Francisco Villa has seized British mining official George Miller at Parral Chihuahua and possible ransom discussions reach Washington. The de facto Mexican government and U S authorities weigh responses while Villa cites using seizures to relay his views and gain news.
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Villa
George Miller
Alvarado Mining & Milling Company
Parral
Chihuahua
General Galles
J. McQuarters
New York
State Department
Mexico City
Revolutionary
Miller
Wilson urges creation of northern Mexico state
Henry Lane Wilson, former U S ambassador to Mexico, at Clark University cites dividing Mexico along the 22nd parallel and creating an independent northern republic including Sonora Sinaloa Chihuahua Durango Coahuila Nuevo Leon Tamaulipas and Lower California to serve as a buffer and self governing region three times Texas size.
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Worcester
Mass
Mexico
Sonora
Chihuahua
Sinaloa
Durango
Coahuila
Nuevo Leon
Tamaulipas
California
Henry Lane Wilson
Clark University
Caribbean
Plan Draft Substitution Sparks Labor Debate
Washington May 24. Senate Democrat Thomas of Colorado says conference delegates agreed to replace "national emergency" with "war" in the draft law machinery. President Gompers of the AFL warns the phrase could allow peacetime labor conscription.
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Washington
Thomas
Colorado
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Miller Freed From Captivity Near Carmingo
George Miller reported captured by Villa has been released on his own recognizance. He will stay with Villa at La Boquillas southwest of Carmingo until obligations with Villa are fulfilled. Messages from Miller and Villa relayed to General Calles confirm the arrangement.
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Carmingo
Chihuahua
George Miller
Villa
Miller
Calles
la Boquillas
Calles Ready to Fight Villa to Bring Bandit to Terms
General Calles arrived at Jiminez and said he will fight Francisco Villa if needed to force terms. His forces include cavalry, infantry and artillery.
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Jiminez
Mex
Calles
Francisco Villa
Paris Feels Effects of American Overall Campaign
Paris reports the American economy campaign influencing buyers from U S department stores. Cablegrams indicate the overall movement boosts cost of living reduction, leading U S executives to curb purchases and restrict foreign orders for apparel and accessories.
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Paris
Associated Press
United States
Congress presses profiteering crisis with new tax returns push
In Washington on May 24 the Senate heard renewed outcry against profiteers as Senator Harris proposes broadening a resolution for corporation income and excess profit tax returns to include 1917 1918 and 1949 returns. Senate leaders backed moving to action with amendments. House members also target profiteering with bills to curb federal reserve loan renewals and commodity note renewals. Calder urged steps to boost production and fight price fixing amid shortages.
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Washington
Senate
Harris
Georgia
Lodge
Ae En
House
King
Illinois
Federal Reserve
Calder
New York
Revolt Against Bonus Stir in U S House
On May 24 Republican leaders considered postponing the soldier relief bill as a coalition formed between many Democrats and a faction of Republicans opposed to cash bonuses. They planned to derail or amend the rule to keep the bill open for changes. An informal Democratic poll showed strong opposition to the Republican program. About 60 anti bonus Republicans could ally with Democrats to threaten Republican control.
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Washington
House
Aso
Religious issue raised in Smith divorce dispute
Mrs. John A. Smith answered her husband’s divorce petition arguing over religious differences. She denies attending dances and cites his participation in Bulgin revivals and Christian Science disputes. She alleges he spread anti Christian Science materials to the children and called her a sinner. No hearing date set.
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Elwood Bulgin
John A. Smith
Smith
Pussyfoot Johnson to fly between Wyoming and Idaho
William E. Johnson known as Pussyfoot Johnson will travel by air as part of his western Anti Saloon League itinerary. The schedule shows a July 6 flight from Granger Wyoming to Twin Falls Idaho, then on to Shoshone Idaho to catch a train and reach Spokane that evening for a speech.
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Granger
Wyoming
Twin Falls
Idaho
Shoshone
Spokane
Temporary Canvas Hangars Erected At East Border
Fort Russell authorities begin landing field preparations for air mail service. Colonel M O Bigelow leads work to enlarge Wales Field, remove west fence, close road, and grade the field to a lawn like smoothness as grass regrows.
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East Border
Fort Russell
M. O. Bigelow
Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Wales Field
Bigelow
Officer's Row
Randall Avenue
Walesfield
Colonel Bigelow
Carranza Dies After Flight From Mexico City
Mexico City May 22 V Carranza president who fled May 6 from the capital and moved into the Puebla mountains after the Rinconatla battle was killed at Tlaxcala at 1 a m Thursday, official announce ment stated this morning.
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Mexico City
V. Carranza
Mexico
Puebla
Rinconatla
Tlaxcala
Bergdoll Evader Escapes From Custody In Philadelphia
Noted draft evader Grover C Bergdoll escaped from custody after being brought to Philadelphia from Fort Jay to sign papers. He fled from his mother's Winefeld home in olive drab prison uniform as guards failed to intervene. An investigation will probe guard laxness and conduct surrounding the escape.
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Philadelphia
Grover
Bergdoll
Bing
Gol. T. Ti. W. Greene
Bullard
Eastern Department
House approves resolution repeal of war declaration
The Senate backed a House resolution repealing the wartime declaration against Germany and Austria. The 228 to 139 vote was party line except 19 Democrats and 2 Republicans crossed. The measure now awaits the president's veto and debate touched on political consequences ahead of a possible campaign.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Germany
Austria
House
Kelly
Michigan
Fuller
Massachusetts
Huddleston
Alabama
San Francisco
Wilson
Adjutant General to Supervise Wall Scaling Contest
At the cadet tournament the program includes music assembly colors, calisthenics by platoons, elimination drill by ten cadets per platoon, squad drill, wall scaling exhibition, sponsor favors, medals cups, dancing. Adjutant General McGoy will review and chair the judges as all corps members prepare for the big event.
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McGoy
Wll
Sugar men agree to assist government in sugar control
Washington May 24. Importers and brokers met with department of justice officials to provide details of sugar transactions and fuels. Assistant Attorney General Garvan said the aim is to trace every pound of sugar and direct it to domestic consumers.
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Samuel Washington
Department of Justice
Garvan
Department
Senate opens probe of pre convention campaign expenses
Washington May 24 Senate investigation of pre-convention expenses and pledges of presidential candidates began today. Under the Barah resolution the elections committee set a sub committee to handle the task with no dispatch and Senator Kenyon Republican of Iowa named chairman. Telegraphic requests were sent to campaign managers of leading candidates to attend Monday session.
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Washington
Senate
Elections Committee
Kenyon
Towa
Oboggans In Chicago Pit As Prices Tumble
Millions of bushels of grain were sold off as prices collapsed amid railroad operation changes and tighter credit. Corn fell to 1344 cents, oats to 6% cents, and pork to $1.7h per barrel. Brokers moved for higher margins on open trades while rural owners and Wall Street connected houses led the liquidation. Fear of glut at distribution points spurred talk of rail orders to move grain on priority. News also noted department store price cuts in distant cities and little regard for Liberty bond recoveries.
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Chicago
Wall Street
Jedlam
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Pussyfoot) Johnson
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