Rebels closing in Mexico City amid advancing forces
Renewed rebel activity nears Mexico City with Cuernavaca in rebel hands and rail links severed. Federal troops burn bridges in retreat as forces move toward Mazatlan and Oaxaca, with Maycotte and Obregon shifting loyalties and defensive measures rising in Guerrero and Michoacan.
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Washington
Mexico City
Cuernavaca
Morelos
Oaxaca
Carranza
Maycotte
Guerrero
Michoacan
Alvaro Obregon
Mazatlan
State Department
Pacific
Angel Flores
Porfirio Gonzales
Lieuro Leon
Guadalajara
Iaputo
U S Citizen Arrested as Spy by Rebels in Mexico
An American citizen was arrested in Agua Prieta Sonora last night as a Carranza spy by Sonora military officials, then released after an investigation by U S Consular agent W W Edwards. Authorities claimed evidence could have convicted him, but he was freed due to youth and to avoid diplomatic friction. The name was not published.
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Agua Prieta
Sonora
Mexico
Carranza
W. W. Edwards
United States
Democrats Aim War Profit Tax for Soldier Bonus
Washington April 26 A retro active tax on war profits is agreed by House Democrats and insurgent Republicans to fund soldier relief. Rep Rainey and Rep Johnson promise a tax bill tomorrow. The plan may include a 1 percent levy on sales and an 80 percent tax on individual and corporate income above pre war levels, with $20 000 individual and $100 000 corporate exemptions.
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Washington
House
Rainey
Illinois
Johnson
South Dakota
Congress to Probe Print Paper Shortage
A Senate subcommittee under Senator Reed will open a nationwide inquiry into print paper supplies distribution and prices. The investigation will hear New York publishers first, with editors from Boston Philadelphia and other cities invited to testify. The State Department may assist to ease export restrictions on raw paper materials from Canada.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Manufactures
Reed
Missouri
State Department
Canada
York
Boston
Philadelphia
Bill to Save Giant Redwoods Indorsed
The House Public Lands Committee endorsed a bill to create a new California national park to protect giant redwoods. A favorable report was ordered on a measure directing the Interior Department to study site suitability location and cost. Assistant Secretary Vogelsang noted only sequoia gigantea is protected now, while sequoia semper virens from Del Norte Humboldt and Mendocino counties are premier unprotected specimens.
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Washington
California
House Public Lands Committee
Interior Department
Vogelsang
del Norte
Humboldt
Mendocino
Wiggins Block Sold to Max Goldstine for 750000
Max Goldstine, representing Chicago theatrical interests, bought the Wiggins Block at Fifth and Vine for 750000 via Frederick A. Smith Company. The Wiggins heirs built the property in 1880 and tenants hold leases for at least two years. no immediate changes planned. Goldstine had recently also purchased 19 East Fifth Street from the Garlay estate, price not disclosed.
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Max Goldstine
Chicago
Frederick A. Smith
Fifth and Vine Streets
Wiggins
Mr. Goldstine
Fifth Street
Garlay
Silk Mask Burglar Shot After Town Hall Station Raid
Chicago police linked 700 robberies totaling over 500000 in loot to Harry J. James the Silk Mask Burglar who was killed after firing on the Town Hall Police Station and wounding two officers. In James private warehouse police recovered art works Oriental rugs jewels typewriters adding machines and other items and a card listing the robbed properties and their value. An entry showing James used an electric light inspector card to gain access was found.
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Chicago
Harry J. James
Town Hall
James
Rivers and Harbors Bill Passes Senate With 24 Million
In Washington the rivers and harbors bill cleared the Senate with a 24 million dollar total after amendments raising it from 12 million. The measure moves to conference with no new work authorized and faced expected sharp fights. Senator Reed prompted discussion on a 27 million option, defeated 26 to 28, then a 24 million total was approved 34 to 22.
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Washington
Senate
House
Reed
Missouri
Harrison
Sugar Profiteers Nabbed in New York by Federal Agents
The fiery squadron arrests three Manhattan merchants for illegal sugar profits from 6600 pounds. Arnold G. Landres, president of World Foods Product Corp, and Hyman Cherrney of H Cherrney & Co face charges after selling sugar at 25 cents per pound that they bought for 14 cents. each released on $1000 bail. Bernard Berg, grocer and dried fruit dealer, is held on $1000 bail for selling 1000 pounds of sugar at 22 cents per pound that he bought for 14 cents.
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New York
Manhattan
Arnold G. Landres
World Foods Product Corporation
Hyman Cherrney
H. Cherrney & Co
Bernard Berg
Methodists Likely To Ease Ban On Amusements
Syracuse N Y April 26 The Rev Dr Edmund M Mills Acting Secretary for the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church says the Des Moines Iowa meeting probably will revise the ban on amusements changing it from a mandatory rule to a mere guideline Memorials from conferences nationwide show about one third of preachers want to remove all reference to dancing theaters and card playing Others question how to handle the issue Dr Mills will seek elimination of the trial portion of the Book of Discipline covering imprudent conduct including dancing gambling at games of chance attending theaters horse races circuses dancing parties patronizing dancing schools or similar amusements
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Syracuse
N. Y
Edmund M. Mills
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Des Moines
Mills
Dr. Ellis
Optimium Felt in Rival Campo in Primary Eve
Harding forces predict a 10 000 majority over Wood in Hamilton County General supporters confident. Election board reports 25 000 GOP votes here. Hoover men reserve efforts for Chicago Cox alone seems to hold Democratic interest.
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Wood
Hamilton County
Hoover
Chicago
Cox
Board of Elections
Ohio
Idaho
New Jersey
Washington
Massachusetts
Herbert Hoover
Cincinnati
Rogan
General Wood
Music Hall
Roger K. Rogan
Wood Campaign Committee
Johnston Building
Hoover Republican Campaign Committee
Joseph C. Green
Major Green
Warren G. Harding
Hamilton
D. C. Kellar
Citizens’ More Daylight League
Milton A. Mailender
Do. Lawson Reed
Reed
Detroit
Hoover College Club
Harvard Club
New York
Ohio State
Hoover Forces
Primaries today for Harding Wood Cox and bonds on ballot
Polls run 5 30 a m to 5 30 p m with Republican and Democratic contests listed. Harding and Wood seek the Republican presidential preference while Cox faces no opposition in the Democratic column. Ballot items include daylight saving measures and multiple street improvement bonds. Banks and city and county offices close at noon.
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Harding
Wood
Cox
Primary Day in Hamilton County Shapes Campaigns for Harding Wood
Political camps in Hamilton County eye a decisive Ohio primary. Harding forces predict a large lead while Hoover boosters seek write-ins. Wood backers led by Rogan aim for a county victory as Ohio voters shape the national contest before the Chicago convention.
Sailor Loses Bankroll Plastered to Leg in Robbery
Milwaukee sailors Frank Frater and John De Franza were sentenced to Sing Sing for 8 to 20 years after robbing sailorman Frank Zic who kept $1,728 plastered to his leg. Judge Rosalsky vowed to uphold the city's hospitality to robbers from out of town.
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New York
Milwaukee
Frank Frater
John de Franza
Sing Sing
Frank Zic
Rosalsky
Court of General Sessions
Hays Endorsed by Wood as Campaign Manager Nomination Looms
Chicago April 26 Will Hays Republican National Chairman is endorsed by Major General Leonard Wood as campaign manager if Wood is nominated at the June 8 convention. The move aims to solidify Hays’ hold amid rumors of Hitchcock or Procter taking leadership roles. Wood's pre convention campaign path remains contested by Hitchcock and Procter.
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Chicago
Will H. Hays
Leonard Wood
Wood
Hays
Frank Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
General Wood
Hitchcock
William Cooper Procter
Cincinnati
New York
Procter
Fred Upham
Victor Heintz
Supreme Court Orders Dissolution of Reading Coal Trust
In a 4 to 3 decision the Supreme Court sustained charges of illegal combination against the Reading Company and its rail and coal subsidiaries, ordering dissolution and separation of the Central Railway of New Jersey from its coal unit Lehigh & Wilkesbarre. Dissolution of related Reading firms and disposition of their stock and bonds were directed. The Lehigh Coal and Navigation and other Lehigh companies were exonerated on lease covenants issues.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Reading Company
Pennsylvania
White
Holmes and
van Devanter
McReynolds
Brandeis
Philadelphia
Central Railway of New Jersey
Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Supreme Court of the Reading Company
Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Lehigh & New England Railroad Company
Lehigh & Hudson River Railway Company
Armed Bandit Robs Woman Broker In Main Street Office
A main street office robbery ends with a woman broker felled by an armed assailant. Oakland County authorities move Alfred Webb from jail to Detroit amid a volatile crowd nearby. Police say Webb knew Vera Schneider and spent the weekend in Detroit with his wife as they investigate the case and pursue a second admirer.
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Michigan
Alfred Webb
Vera Schneider
Pontiac
Detroit
Mich
Oakland
Webb
Schneider
Charles Schneider
Oak
Michigan State Telephone Company
Elkton
Wilson Order Strike Inquiry in New York
President Wilson ordered a federal probe into the New York railroad strike by Justice Department representatives. Attorney General Palmer assigned C B Ames to gather full details as the strike loosens with volunteer crews released and normal service expected on most roads by Wednesday.
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New York
Department of Justice
Wilson
William Fellowes Morgan
Merchants’ Association
Palmer
C. B. Ames
New Jersey
Port Jervis
N. Y
Erie Railroad
Erie
Sanity of Markoe's Slayer Referred to Board
A commission was formed to determine the sanity of Thomas W. Simpkin of Duluth an itinerant printer indicted for murder after fatally shooting Dr. James W. Wright Markoe during a Sunday service at St George's Episcopal Church Defense counsel requested the commission as Simpkin pleaded not guilty Judge Mulqueen appointed William Travers Jerome Dr Marcus B Hyman and W F Cox to conduct the inquiry
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New York
Thomas W. Simpkin
Duluth
James W. Wright Markoe
St. George’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Simpkin
Court of General Sessions
Mulqueen
William Travers Jerome
Marcus B. Hyman
Manhattan State Hospital For the Insane
Toledo liquor seizure at Hoeflinger undertaking shop
Federal agents seized $20,000 worth of liquor at Michael Hoeflinger's undertaking establishment in Toledo on Monday. The liquor was reportedly stored in the basement for safe keeping by the proprietor of a downtown hotel and included eight barrels of what officers term moonshine.
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Toledo, CO
Michael Hoeflinger
Newspaper Size Cut Due to Newsprint Shortage
The Commercial Tribune reduces its size and features because of acute newsprint shortages and delivery difficulties from mills. Railway switchmen’s strike and tied up paper trains worsen the supply, with perishable freight taking precedence. The paper aims to return to normal size as soon as possible.
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Commercial Tribune
Maryland Bank Robbery Ends in Hallowell Slaying and Vault Lockup
Seven automobile bandits attacked the First National Bank of Sandy Springs Maryland, killing director Francis Hallowell and forcing clerks and officials into the vault. They escaped with 4500 dollars as a citywide search begins with a 5000 dollar reward offered. authorities pursue in Howard and Montgomery Counties.
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Rocke
Francis M. Hallowell
First National Bank
Sandy Springs
Baltimore
Howard
Montgomery
Frank Miller
Miller
Asa H. Stabler
Presi
Miss Brooks
Mr. Hallowell
Earth Universe May Be an Island Among Million More
Washington on April 26 at the National Academy of Sciences session Dr Heber D Curtis defended a Milky Way centered universe as relatively small under 80000 light years across while Harlow Shapley argued for a much larger galaxy and countless other universes beyond it. A second study by Dr Charles B Davenport found about 1.1 percent of births are twins and twins cluster in families with close relatives who were twins.
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Earth
Washington
National Academy of Sciences
Heber D. Curtis
Lick Observatory
California
Milky Way
Curtis
Harlow Shapley
Mt. Wilson
Europe Pleased With Action of Supreme Council
San Remo April 26 The ten day meeting leaves each government satisfied and confident. France gains by a global Germany debt sum while Belgium backs a fixed amount and a united western bloc against Germany. Venizelos celebrates Thrace and Smyrna gains. Zionists welcome Palestine. Soviet talks opened. Turks see a dark week.
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San Remo
Associated Press
Supreme Council
France
Paul Hymans
Germany
M. Jasper
Signor Nitti
Adriatic
Great Britain
Belgium
M. Venizelos
Thrace
Smyrna
Russia
Supreme Economic Council
Krassin
Palestine
Amundsen Ice Bound in Arctic Abandoned Pole Attempt
Amundsen's polar party aboard the Maud lies ice bound at the Kolyma River mouth in Siberia awaiting a southward opening. He appears to have abandoned the North Pole quest after leaving Dixson Island in 1918 and radio messages reveal limited contact and efforts to reach Nome and Seattle.
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Amundsen
Arctic
Pole
Washington
Maud
Kolyma River
Siberia
Navy Department
South Pole
North Pole
Dixson Island
White Sea
Navy
Cordova
Alaska
St. Paul’s Island
St. Paul
Anadir
Kolyma
Norway
Victoria
Nome
Seattle
Anadir Bay
Olive Thompson death case in Warren Ohio hints at self-inflicted gunshot
Coroner J C Henshan in Warren Ohio states findings pending but indicates strong indications Olive Thompson sixteen year old schoolgirl died by her own hand. A young man remains in custody on suspicion.
Ohio Farmer Blown by Dynamite Blast
Harry Minshall a 24 year old prominent farmer was fatally injured when dynamite exploded while he was blowing stumps The blast tore off his left hand and blinded both eyes Authorities believe a half stick of dynamite ignited by a match head touching a detonating cap caused the accident at Washington Ohio on April 26
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Washington D. H
Harry Minshall
Cincinnati Gunman Captured After Bold Liberty Bond Heist
In Cincinnati, Albert Quito, 28, of Catlettsburg Kentucky, held after a pistol assault and robbery of Hazel Smith. He fled through Fifth Street, was cornered by officers near the Post Office alley, and found with nearly $2,000 including bonds tied to a Newport theft. Police link the recovered bonds to a Newport burglary from April 17.
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Cincinnati
Fifth Street
Goggs
Cincinnati Police
Second District
Broadway
Albert Quito
Catlettsburg
Hazel Smith
Main Street
Quito
Miss Smith
George F. Houston
Houston
John Bahlman
East Third Street
Newport
Bahirman
The
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Robert Dunning
Bertillon Department
Emmet D. Kirgan
Bahlman
Deygning
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