Federal directors to run U S railroads replaces presidents
Director General McAdoo orders wholesale replacement of railroad presidents with federal directors responsible only to the Railroad Administration. The move aims to safeguard stockholders and preserve operating structure while creating new districts and setting salaries under government pay.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
McAdoo
Railroad Administration
Allegheny
Pittsburg
New York Central
C. H. Markham
Pocahontas
Hampton Roads
Mr. Markham
A. H. Smith
C. W. Huntington
Virginian Railway
Railway Corporation
the Treasury
Grace Lusk Trial Reaches Witness Stage In Wisconsin Case
Grace Lusk, a Wisconsin schoolteacher, faces murder charges in the death of Dr. David Roberts wife. The state rests after presenting a letter Lusk wrote to Mrs Roberts claiming Roberts pursued the relationship. Lusk is to testify next, denying Roberts’ claims and detailing alleged events.
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Roberts
Associated Press
Waukesha
Wis
Grace Lusk
David Roberts
Miss Lusk
Dr. Roberts
Baptist Church
Weather Summary and May 21 1918 Cincinnati Record
Ohio and Indiana forecast partly cloudy with possible showers in the north. Kentucky and West Virginia fair. Temperature readings from Jacksonville through San Francisco and Winnipeg listed with highs and lows. Cincinnati records for May 21 1918 show a high of 79 and a low of 64 with 0.35 inches precipitation at 7 p.m. Mile markers include wind directions and cloud cover throughout the day.
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Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Cincinnati
N.E
S.w
Des Moines Tornado Death Toll Rises Across Iowa
A central Iowa tornado swept through May 21 killing at least five people and injuring many more. Boone saw three deaths and massive farm and building damage including railroad shops. Newton reported two deaths with Boone residents evacuated and aid being dispatched. Damage estimates exceed a million dollars statewide.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Boone
Here
Newton
Iowa Division
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Northwestern
Ten Die In Kansas Twister In May Storm
Hays Kansas May 21 ten persons were killed two probably in the tornado that swept sections of the state.
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Kansas
Twister
Hays, Kans
Prohibitionists Urge Wilson to Prohibit Breweries
In Washington on May 21 Prohibitionists in the House won an initial skirmish to force President Wilson to use wartime powers to ban light wines and beers as well as whisky. The House adopted 69 to 58 an amendment blocking $11 million from food bill funds until a proclamation is issued.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Wilson
Representative Randall
California
Representative Candler
Mississippi
Randall
Massive Diamond Haul Reported Stolen in Lowell Restaurant
A bag containing diamonds valued at $100 000 was stolen from a Lowell restaurant. The gems belonged to Yankauer Newitter & Platt, New York importers, and were in the possession of salesman John Karliner. The theft occurred from beneath his table, and no clue was found.
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Lowell
Mass
Yankauer
Newitter & Platt
New York
John Karliner
Hich Karlimer
Secretary Baker Praises Red Cross War Fund Drive
Secretary Baker declares the American Red Cross relief work on French battlefields shows merciful impact. He urges nationwide support for the second fund campaign, saying the Red Cross minimizes horrors and that American aid will be rightly directed.
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France
Red Cross
United States
Millions Hall for Mercy Fund Surpasses Early Subscriptions
Washington reports from the American Red Cross campaign show early success in the second 100 million war mercy fund drive. By May 21 eleven divisions indicate more than a quarter of the goal raised, with Michigan South Dakota and Delaware among leaders. Subscriptions total 27 million plus, and many cities already exceed quotas as districts aim to finish strong by Saturday.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Michigan
South Dakota
Delaware
Washington Square Players Assigns For Creditors
The Washington Square Players Company, famed for unorthodox productions, assigns for the benefit of creditors. Edward Goodman states the move protects players and creditors as management personnel respond to wartime callups. a creditor committee will safeguard interests and plan a summer engagement in San Francisco.
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New York
Washington Square Players Company
Edward Goodman
San Francisco
Old Scandal Bobs Up Again In Pennsylvania Court
In West Chester on May 21, a court heard an alleged confession by John Sanderson, linked to a prior Capitol building furnishing scandal. Eyre sues Berry for 50 000 dollars for slander over 1916 stamp statements. Sanderson claimed Eyre and allies took over 4 million in state funds.
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Associated Press
Westchester
John H.sanderson
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
T. Larry Eyre
William H. Berry
Nhew
Phila
Eyre
Chester County
Berry
Senate
Sanderson
John C. Delaney
Capitol
Boston Yacht Club
Boston
Delaney
United States
Penrose
Mooney verse: Mooney seeks stay after failed appeals
San Francisco reports Thomas J. Mooney, condemned for the Preparedness Day bombing death, lost a state court review bid. Judge Griffin denied Coram Nobis relief and set resentence for May 23. Hope rests with Governor Stephens and possible appeals to higher courts.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney
F. A. Griffin
William D. Stephens
Mooney
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United
Franklin A. Griffin
Griffin
Grifin
Supreme Court of the United States
Stephens
Wilson
Holland’s grain shipment dispute slows Dutch ship move
Washington reports that the United States refused Holland’s request to use three ships in American ports to carry the remaining grain promised by President Wilson. Officials cite German pressure and Dutch port restrictions as delays, with about 400,000 tons of Dutch tonnage idle.
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Associated Press
Washington
Holland
United States
American
Wilson
Netherlands
Germany
State Department
War Trade Board
Trom
Atlantic
Argentine
Hollandia
Norway
Miraculous Escape of Aviator Captain Over German Lines
An American aviation captain from Philadelphia escaped death on the British front near Ypres after attacking a German plane. His fellow flyer was wounded and crashed in No Man's Land, while the captain crawled away as a shell destroyed the disabled aircraft.
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Associated Press
France
Ypres
No Man's Land
Lassigny
Amien
Japan
China
Siberia
Mrs Stokes Takes Stand In Espionage Trial At Kansas City
Mrs Ross Pastor Stokes testified in federal court here denying any war effort support for Germany or Red Cross criticism. She described her life from a Russian-born cigar maker to New York society and cited Woodrow Wilsons The New Freedom as shaping her views. The trial adjourned with her continuing testimony to be heard next day.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Ross Pastor Stokes
Federa Court
Wilson
Morgan
Stokes
Red Cross
Food and Fuel
Germany
J. G. Phelps Stokes
New York
Hindenburg Rumor Grows in France
May 21 report notes a widespread rumor in France and among enemy areas that Field Marshal von Hindenburg has died. London dispatches claim German prisoners said he was dead, with further speculation that General von Mackensen may move to the western front for a renewed offensive.
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Associated Press
London
Melville
Field Marshal
Haig
France
Bailleul
Merville
Boyelles
North Sea
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
von Hindenburg
von Mackensen
Romania
Western Front
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Portland
Seelee
Winnipeg
Candler
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Mondell
Wyoming
America
Baker
Hall For Mercy Fund
Pennsylvania State House
Delphia
Ho Ute
U. S. Supreme Court
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Berlin
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Hindenburg
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