Villa Seizes British Mining Official. U S Mulls Action
Francisco Villa has captured George Miller British superintendent of the Alvarado Mining & Milling company at Parral Chihuahua and is said to hold him for a $50 000 ransom. The state department has not acted though officials may be advised to press de facto Chihuahua leaders. Villa justifies his actions as a method to obtain news and convey his views to the outside.
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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 Mexican buffer state up north
In Worcester at Clark University, Henry Lane Wilson former U.S. ambassador proposed carving a new independent Mexican republic along the 22nd parallel. He would include Sonora Chihuahua Sinaloa Durango Coahuila Nuevo Leon Tamaulipas and Lower California. The goal is a northern buffer state three times Texas in size to govern northern Mexico and curb revolutions.
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Worcester
Mass
Mexico
Sonora
Chihuahua
Sinaloa
Durango
Coahuila
Nuevo Leon
Tamaulipas
California
Henry Lane Wilson
Clark University
Caribbean
Confer ees on Army Bill Weigh War Substitution
Senator Thomas of Colorado said conferees agreed to replace national emergency with war in the draft law machinery clause. President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor warned the term national emergency could permit peace time conscription of labor.
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Washington
Thomas
Colorado
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Miller freed from captivity with Villa at La Boquillas
George Miller reported captured by Villa is now at liberty on his own recognizance and will stay with Villa at La Boquillas southwest of Carmingo Chihuahua until obligations to Villa are fulfilled. General Calles received messages confirming Miller’s release and location.
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Carmingo
Chihuahua
George Miller
Villa
Miller
Calles
la Boquillas
Calles Says He Will Fight Villa If Terms Fail
General Calles arrived at Jiminez and declared readiness to fight Francisco Villa to compel terms. His forces include cavalry infantry and artillery.
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Jiminez
Mex
Calles
Francisco Villa
Paris Braces for American Economy Campaign
Paris reports that U S department store buyers in the city are being told to curb purchases as the American overall movement influences imports. Cable dispatches claim U S shoppers will cut costs and reduce demand for gowns hats sweaters and other apparel.
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Paris
Associated Press
United States
Congress Seeks Action on Profiteering Crisis in Senate
Washington May 24 Senate leaders vow action on Senator Harris's profiteering resolution expanding to include 1917 1918 and 1949 returns. Lodge signals passage with amendments while House moves to curb loans and commodity notes to counter hoarding. Calder urges steps boosting production and ending price fixing.
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Washington
Senate
Harris
Georgia
Lodge
Ae En
House
King
Illinois
Federal Reserve
Calder
New York
Revolt Delays Soldier Relief Bill In House Vote
On May 24 Republican leaders decided not to push the soldier relief bill tomorrow. They planned to bring it to the floor by Tuesday or Wednesday if a coalition with some Democrats forms to oppose the cash bonus. An informal Democratic poll showed solid opposition to the Republican plan. Anti bonus Republicans were about 60, threatening to upset GOP control if they align with Democrats.
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Washington
House
Aso
Religious Dispute Emerges in Smith Divorce Case
Mrs. John A. Smith cites Bulgin revival teachings and Christian Science conflicts in a petition challenging her husband’s divorce petition. She denies attending dances while detailing alleged husband conduct and religious disagreements. No hearing date has been set.
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Elwood Bulgin
John A. Smith
Smith
Pussyfoot Johnson to Fly West for Speech Tour
William E. Johnson known as Pussyfoot will travel by air during his western itinerary for the Anti Saloon League. The schedule lists a July 6 flight from Granger Wyoming to Twin Falls Idaho covering about 600 miles, then onward to Shoshone Idaho to catch a train and reach Spokane for an evening address.
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Granger
Wyoming
Twin Falls
Idaho
Shoshone
Spokane
Temporary canvas hangars to be erected at East Border
Fort Russell officials begin landing field preparations for air mail service. Colonel M O Bigelow heads the project and plans to remove the west fence, close the southern road, and grade Wales field. The site will be leveled and reseeded for a smooth lawnlike surface once work progresses.
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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 Killed After Flight From Mexico City
V. Carranza, Mexico City president who fled May 6 and fled into Puebla mountains after Rinconatla clash, was killed at 1 a.m. Thursday in Tlaxcala, per official announcement today.
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Mexico City
V. Carranza
Mexico
Puebla
Rinconatla
Tlaxcala
Bergdoll Escapes as Guards Fail to Stop Draft Evader
Grav ey C. Bergdoll, wanted fugitive and five year desertion prisoner, escaped from custody while at his mother’s home in Winefield near Philadelphia. Guards offered no resistance as a car fled. an investigation will probe possible lax supervision.
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Philadelphia
Grover
Bergdoll
Bing
Gol. T. Ti. W. Greene
Bullard
Eastern Department
House Votes to Repeal War Declaration Resolution
The U S House approved a Senate resolution repealing the wartime declaration against Germany and Austria by a 228 to 139 vote along party lines. Nineteen Democrats joined Republicans. two Republicans opposed. Debate lasted about an hour as leaders refused extra time while campaign implications surfaced. Representative Huddleston warned Democrats face defeat if they back peace terms.
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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 events include music, assembly, colors, calisthenics, elimination and squad drills, wall sealing with a 14 foot display, sponsor favors, medals and cups, dancing, and Adjutant General McGoy as reviewing officer and lead judge. All corps members are ready for the big event.
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McGoy
Wll
Sugar men agree to aid sugar distribution effort
Washington May 24. Importers and brokers met with justice officials and agreed to furnish details of sugar transactions and fuels to aid the government in controlling distribution. Assistant Attorney General Garvan said the department hopes 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 into pre convention campaign expenses
Washington May 24 Senate elections committee begins inquiry into pre convention expenses and pledges of presidential candidates. A sub committee chaired by Senator Kenyon of Iowa was named to lead the probe with orders to proceed without rush and telegrams sent to campaign managers to attend the first session Monday.
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Washington
Senate
Elections Committee
Kenyon
Towa
Oboggans In Chicago Pit As Other Prices Tumble
Millions of bushels of grain were dumped on the Chicago market as prices collapsed amid railroad operation changes and tighter credit. Corn fell to 1344 cents per bushel, oats to 6 1/2 cents, and pork to $1.70 a barrel. Brokers sought higher margins on open trades while rural owners led the selling and Wall Street linked firms pressed the market. Expected railroad priority moves and department store price cuts abroad added to the bearish mood.
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Chicago
Wall Street
Jedlam
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Pussyfoot) Johnson
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