Rebels Close In On Carranza Across Mexican Front
Dispatches report revolutionists tightening grip around Carranza in the hills 150 miles northwest of Vera Cruz. Allegations claim Carranza fled with 27 million pesos, later claimed captured. De la Huerta heads to Mexico City to assume control as elections loom. Fighting intensifies near San Marcos Puebla with reinforcements, plus Mexican rebels near Matamoros opposite Brownsville as negotiations for surrender proceed.
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Seattle
Associated Press
Carranza
Vera Cruz
de la Huerta
Sonora
Mexico City
San Marcos
Puebla
Texicala
Trevino
Hil
Brownsville
Texas
Matamoras
Matamoros
Immigration bill signed to deport German aliens
President Wilson signed a measure amending the immigration law to permit the deportation of Germans and other aliens interned during the war. The action was reported from Washington on May 13.
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Washington
Wilson
Vote on Peace Bill Scheduled for Saturday
Senate action on the Republican resolution to end the war with Germany and Austria continues with Senator Lodge pressuring for a vote by 4 PM Saturday. Democratic Leader Underwood sees little opposition. the plan excludes the separate treaty negotiation clause. In Ireland, reports describe widespread disturbances with barracks destroyed and tax officers attacked.
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Washington
Lodge
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Germany
Austria
Senate
Chamber
Underwood
London
Associated Press
Ireland
British Navy Weak Before U Boats Sparks Senate Probe
A secret Wilson cable to Admiral Sims read to the Senate Naval Committee claims the British Admiralty was panicked by submarines and refused American plans, urging bold action despite losses. Secretary Daniels rejects Sims attribution of a signed cable and defends soldier safety over convoys. The Navy plans remain shielded from the committee. In Seattle, Harry A. Bishop longtime Alaska resident and former Juneau U S marshal died aged 51 leaving a widow.
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Washington
Associated Press
Wilson
Admiral Sims
London
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Daniels
Admiralty
Sims
Secretary of the Navy
A. F. Carter
Direg Ktion
Chief of Naval Operations
Navy Department
Naval Activities
Germany
Senate
J. S. McKean
Seattle
Harry A. Bishop
Alaska
United States
Juneau
Alaska Sails From Seattle With Cordova Passengers
The steamship Alaska left Seattle this morning at 9 o clock carrying 246 passengers for Cordova including Mary Brown R M Rhoades Mrs H I Lewis Richard Lewis C J Fisk Mrs E A Hayland Alonzo Hayland and many others plus fifty eight steerage. The steamship Northwestern arrived from Seattle last night with 111 passengers for Cordova including M J Anderson and wife Miss Anderson Mrs C Richards Frances Richards Gussie Bohall Miss A Bohall Ellis Bohall Charles Warnecke J Enga M Faber J Sanlis H V F Sutter D E Campbell and wife Mrs M Matson P O Fish Mrs C L Richards L A Dalquist F Brandon and seventy six steerage.
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Seattle
Associated Press
Alaska
Cordova
Mary Brown
R. M. Rhoades
H. I. Lewis
Richard Lewis
C. J. Fisk
E. A. Hayland
Alonzo Hayland
E. H. Mack
Helen Mack
Bryne Mack
R. Lewis
K. Nafstad
Barbara Nafstad
E. G. Fisher
Z. E. Fisher
Northwestern
M. J. Anderson
Miss Anderson
C. Richards
Frances Richards
Gussie Bohall
Miss A. Bohall
Ellis Bohall
Charles Warnecke
J. Enga
M. Faber
J. Sanlis
H. V. F. Sutter
D. E. Campbell
M. Matson
P. O. Fish
Cordova Public Building Fight Ends in Congress
Washington reports Representative Mann of Illinois blocked a plan to shift 100000 for Cordova Alaska post office court house and jail to fund only the two latter buildings. Mann warned the move resembled new legislation and effectively killed the bill. He added Chicago still needs a new post office more.
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Seattle
Associated Press
Post-Intelligencer
Washington
Mann
Illinois
Court House
Cordova
Alaska
Grigsby
Public Buildings Committee
Sugar Profit Margin Regulated by Federal Commission
The Justice Department orders a 1 cent profit cap for sugar wholesalers and 2 cents for retailers. In New Orleans the sugar price hits 28 cents per pound as buyers feel the impact. The fair price commission allows slight profit increases for wholesalers and retailers amid a state shortage scare.
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Washington
Associated Press
Deparment of Justice
New Orleans
Federal Fair Price Commission
Aristocratic Wedding Draws Royal Guests
sovereigns of Great Britain and Belgium attended Lady Cynthia Curzon daughter of Earl Curzon to Oswald Mosley in a high society wedding. Belgian rulers arrived by air last Saturday and the American ambassador and wife were among the guests.
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London
Great Britain
Belgium
Cynthia Curzon
Earl Curzon
Oswald Mosley
Socialists Nominate Debs by Acclamation
The Socialist convention in New York nominates Eugene V. Debs for President by acclamation. Delegates hailed him as the Lincoln of the Wabash, with some breaking down in tears. Debs is serving a sedition sentence at the Atlanta federal penitentiary.
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New York
Associated Press
National Socialist Convention Today
Eugene V. Debs
Debs
Lincoln
Wabash
Federal Penitentiary
Atlanta
Austria to Join League of Nations Soon
A high source says Austria and likely Hungary will be admitted at the League of Nations first summer session, with Germany Bulgaria and possibly Turkey to follow at the second session. Allies seek to restore political and commercial relations and see league membership as the fastest path.
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London
Associated Press
Austria
Hungary
League of Nations
Germany
Bulgaria
Turkey
League
Rises Ante on Donohoe Trip to Honolulu
Six San Francisco steamship firms announce a $20 rise in single passage to Honolulu effective June 1. Teachers exempted from the increase, which aligns with new transatlantic rates. The move cites higher costs for repairs supplies and maintenance.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Peace Treaty Presented to Turkish Delegation in Paris
In Paris on May 13 the peace treaty was presented to the Turkish delegation. The ceremony was described as very simple and understated.
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Paris
Bolivia Secures $10 Million Loan From New York Firm
Washington dispatch reports the department of commerce says Bolivia arranged a $10,000,000 loan with a New York concern. The funds will be used to convert French loans of 1910 and 1913.
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Bolivia
New York
Washington
Department of Commerce
Alaska Development Slogan Effort Focuses on Needs
In Seattle on May 13, the interdepartmental committee led by Colonel Alfred H. Brooks heard Alaska speakers call for improved transportation and resource development. Brooks stressed proving Alaska’s value to unlock coal, copper, and other resources while hearings aim to identify practical demands over possible futures.
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Alaska
Alfred H. Brooks
Ment
Colonel Brooks
Prisoners Start Homeward Trek From Siberia
The Red Cross reports about one thousand Austrian and Hungarian prisoners in Siberia begin marching home on foot. They lack adequate food and shelter as Bolshevik authorities offer no aid. American relief groups seek 3 million dollars to support the 4,000 mile journey.
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Washington
Associated Press
Red Cross
Siberia
Mysterious Break in Moscow Wireless Message
Wireless experts puzzled by sudden stoppage in the middle of a sentence from the Moscow station on Sunday afternoon. The station has not been heard since and it is believed something unusual occurred.
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London
Associated Press
Moscow
Treasury to Resume Silver Purchase at One Dollar
Treasury officials say the purchase of silver at one dollar an ounce will be resumed soon. New policy aims to stabilize markets and support mining interests as government purchases restart.
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Washington
Associated Press
Treasury
Indiana Delegates Named for G O P Convention
Indiana Senators Watson and New, Governor Goodrich and former Senator Beveridge were elected delegates at large to the Republican national convention and instructed for General Leonard Wood. The state GOP met to decide district delegate instructions.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Associated Press
Watson
New
Goodrich
Beveridge
Leonard Wood
Sundry Civil Bill Passed by Lower House
Washington May 13 The house of representatives yesterday passed the sundry civil bill carrying 425000000 dollars. More than two thirds of the funds are for payment of war compensation claims.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Yale Undergraduates Nominates Hoover in Mock Convention
Yale undergraduates in New Haven held a mock national convention and nominated Herbert Hoover for president ahead of rivals Lowden Johnson and Wood.
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New Haven, Conn
Yale
Herbert Hoover
Lowden
Johnson and Wood
Resignation of Chief Special Agent Nye Effective June 1
Joseph M. Nye, chief special agent of the state department and longtime secret service veteran, has tendered his resignation to take effect June 1 after accepting a position with a private concern.
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Washington
Associated Press
Joseph M. Nye
State Department
Secret Service
Ex Champion Diver McAlenan Injured in Accident
Arthur G. McAlenan, former national diving champion and multiple world record holder, sustained serious injuries in a shuttle accident reported from New York on May 13. An unrelated taxicab incident in Long Island City cited halibut and ling cod prices for yesterday’s fish market quotations.
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New York
Arthur G. McAlenan
Long Island City
Canada Holds Monopoly on Print Paper
A U S Senate committee hears Canadian manufacturers nearly control the news print market. Interstate Pulp and Paper Co sales manager testifies, echoed by Victor F. Lawson who says he must accept terms. Chairman Reed cites curtailment or excise tax as possible fixes. union rep Bodenhamer denies censorship of labor news.
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Washington
Associated Press
United States Senate
Interstate Pulp and Paper Company
Victor F. Lawson
Chicago News
Reed
M. A. Bodenhamer
International Typographical Union
Australia Faces Heavy War Debt, War Debt Burden Cited
London dispatch reports Australia’s Treasurer Watt stating the morale of the people is the only asset while the nation bears a war debt of £60 per capita. He notes the Pacific scene is delicate due to Japan’s stance on racial equality at the peace conference.
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London
Watt
Commonwealth of Australia
Australia
Pacific
Japan
Underwood Leads In Alabama Primary Renomination Fight
Fifty of sixty seven counties report the renomination of Senator Underwood with a tight race for the Bankhead seat between Representative Heflin and former Governor Frank White. Representative Dent appears defeated for renomination.
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Birmingham
Ala
Associated Press
Underwood
Bankhead
Heflin
Frank White
Alabama
Dent
Second-Class Mail Rates Not Increased This Year
Washington May 13 The house post office committee reported a bill favorably to keep existing second-class mail rates in effect until July next year. The measure would postpone by one year each automatic rate increase set for July 1 this year and July 1, 1921.
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Washington
Associated Press
House Post Office Committee
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North Dakota
Thomas Donohoe
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Sudry
Hoover
Canada
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