Congress to Convene Extra Session May 19 1919
President Wilson calls an extra session of Congress to meet May 19 to push the annual appropriation bill and other measures. Details show the proclamation cites failed last session appropriations and aims to organize the House and Senate quickly ahead of the treaty.
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Walahington
Wilson
Congress
Turmully
White House
Glass
Congress of the
United States
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
Heospital
District of Columbia
Victory Loan Plane Falls in Savannah River
In Augusta Georgia on May day a Navy hydroplane from the Charleston yard crashed into the Savannah River while distributing Victory Loan literature. Gunner Richiea drowned, Pitot Whelan seriously injured, machinist Rodgers escaped unharmed. The aircraft struck a fence during approach and plunged into the river.
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Augusta
Richiea
Charleston Navy Yard
Mvas
Pitot Whelan
Savannah River
Tere
Rodgers
Two Naval Flyers Die In Rockaway Hydrogen Tank Crash
May 6 report from Rockaway Beach New York states Ensign Adama and Chief Machinist Mate Corey were killed when their naval scout plane collided with the top of a hundred foot hydrogen tank. The accident occurred at the Rockaway Beach naval air station.
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New York
Adama
Corey
Rockaway Beach Naval Air Station
Protests Heard by Supreme Tribunal Over Federal Powers
Washington May 6 Arguments were heard in the Supreme Court on the federal government authority to regulate intrastate freight and passenger rates and telegraph tolls under joint resolutions and proclamations. Cases from North Dakota South Dakota Kansas Illinois and Massachusetts reflect wider state challenges as similar suits emerge in about twenty five states. Final rulings may be issued by next month.
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Washington
Supreme Court
North Dakota
South Dakota
Kansas
Illnois
Massachusetts
King
Unois
Record Winter Wheat Crop Seen In May Report
Washington reports a winter wheat crop of about 900 million bushels, a new record, with total wheat prospects near 1.25 billion bushels for the United States. Spring wheat is estimated at 350 million bushels, some not yet seeded, keeping overall futures uncertain.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Belgium to Ask U S Loan for 500 Million
Brussels reports the Belgian government plans to request an immediate loan of 500 million dollars from U S allies. Minister Jaspar warns without this aid the country will be lost, relying on future German indemnities and Belgian priority indemnity.
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Brussels
Hals
United States
M. Jaspar
Eventnies
Belgium
Ruling on Death Claims Under War Risk Insurance
Washington says death claims from military service whether by natural causes or battle are not payable if the applicant was in a dying condition when applying for insurance. The War Risk Insurance Bureau issued the statement clarifying policy.
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Washington
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Two Flyers Killed In Fall Near Houston
A.C. Mackey of Cleveland and J.P. Haddock of San Diego were killed when their airplane fell at Deer Park near Houston. No witnesses. wreckage and bodies found by passing motorists.
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Houston
Tex
A.C. Mackey
Cleveland
J. P. Haddock
San Diego
Cal
Deer Park
German Envoys Exacerbate Versailles Peace Talks
Berating the harsh terms at Versailles, German delegates and leaders including Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau faced sharp exchanges. Australian Premier Hughes and New Zealand's Massey condemned German arrogance, while Clemenceau, Wilson, and Lloyd George conferred after a tense session as Foch observed.
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Count von Brockdorff
Rantzau
Troops Sail for Germany from New York May 6
A first contingent of 1,000 men from the 60,000 volunteers to relieve doughboys in Germany sailed for Europe aboard the transport Agamemnon. Army embarkation authorities at Hoboken announced the departure. In Paris a Farman Goliath plane carried 26 passengers to 5,100 meters in 1 hour 45 minutes ascent and 25 minutes descent.
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New York
Germany
Europe
Agamemnon
Hoboken
Paris
Farman
Goliath
Betwen Furla
Brussels
Rmaide
Actor Piggott Dies at Matinee in London
American actor Stuart Piggott died in his dressing room here while preparing for a matinee performance of Lilac Domino. The incident occurred during performances in London on a May date not specified.
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Piggott
Matinee
London
Stuart Piggott
World News in tabloids and high profile quotes
A patchwork ofWORLD'S NEWS items reports Joseph F Shea leaving Santiago for New York on a four month leave of absence Prostont Wisen credited with writing much of the neck of pongo with Germany Bet Hen government plans to seek an immediate US loan of 8000000000 Two hundred stationary engineers strike for ten percent wage rise in Peoria Nuclear andBerlin touch bases amid delegation talks Alexander Werensky in Paris but absent from peace circles Dalais Tex named American Legion chairman at St Louis convention Armenia likely to become US trusteeship US to contribute to reuniting 8000 replacement troops for Siberian force Wales recognizes Minland as independent de facto US policy Serbia Ireland Belfast Dublin and North Ireland visits US says Britain asks for German East Africa mandate press protests German peace treaty terms condemned by Berlin press floods hit north Sweden causing 8 million damage May 10 Wilson to send message from Washington read aloud Congress moving move to withdraw 800000 AEF from France. German press condemns terms. Baker projects end of US expeditionary force by August. Belfast procession reaction mixed Ireland visit. Silver export restrictions lifted by Fed to set free silver price. Chicago Victory loan pageant tragedy. Navy youth shoots man for failing to salute during Star Spangled Banner.
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Joseph F. Shea
Chile
Santiipo
New York
Pongo
Germany
Paris
Brussels
Bet HN
Bia
United States
Peoria
Ilenty D. Lindsley
Dalais
Tex
American Legion
Sergi
Wnek
Sullivan
Seattle
Wash
St Louia
Ttex
Armenia
Wisen
Congress
War Department
Washington
German East Africa
Britain
Pury
Stockholm
Sweden
Wilson
White House
Berlin
Rudicus
Baker
France
Michael A. Ityan
Philadelphia
Edward Puine
Belfast
North Ireland
Federal Reserve Board
Chicago
George Goddard
United States Navy
Markets Prices and Commodities Report
The Market section lists prices for flour, hay, cattle, hogs, sheep, and related commodities. Flour values include Dasla and Epocla brands with various weights and sacks. Livestock shows ranges for steers, cows, heifers, yearlings, bulls, veal, hogs by weight, and sheep by type, with multiple quality grades and prices.
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Cholen Haeht
Colorado
When A French Afier Quits Over English Language Law
A story notes a French learner who quits learning English after encountering the sentence We first shall do last and the last shall be first revealing the tension between language and law. A neighborhood club forms with members eager to create their own rules and serve refreshments at each meeting.
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Supreme Law
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Backed for Kidney Relief
An old style advertisement urges quick action at first back pain to prevent recurrence. It promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for kidney issues, claiming rapid relief and years of trusted use, with money back guarantee if no benefit. It also includes a humor vignette about a boy and his mother.
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Haarlem
Holland
Adv
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Internal Cure
An old advertisement claims local applications cannot cure catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally to purify blood and affect the mucous surfaces. It attributes effectiveness to a blend of tonics and blood purifiers and offers testimonials and free literature.
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Fall
Hall
J, Cheney & Co
Propu
Toledo
On Being Cheerful and Spreading Pleasure
A compact reflection on how cheerful people refresh others and the call to make an earnest effort to share that joy. attributed to Lydia Murla Child.
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Lydia Murla Child
Girl Spares Concern for 1oun's Future If Present Arrives
A lighthearted note suggests a girl's indifference to a 1oun's future unless he brings a gift. The playful line implies that present offerings carry more weight than plans or prospects in her view.
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