German delay angers president over submarine note
The president is angered by Germany’s delay in replying to the submarine dispute and suspects Berlin dispatches are aimed at pacifying the United States. He will not agree to arbitration and will reject any bargaining terms if the German reply accepts only part of the administration’s note. The reply is expected to reach Washington tomorrow or Friday.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Washington
Berlin
United States
Germany
House Defeats Four Year Independence Plan for Islands
Washington May 2 The House rejected the Senate Clarke amendment that would grant independence in four years to the Philippines. The chamber passed the Jones bill proposing broad self government and sent the measure to a House Senate conference. House conferees were instructed not to agree.
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Washington
House
Senate
Clarke
Bachman Refuses Plea in District Court
In district court this morning Sam Bachman’s counsel moved to set aside indictments from a recent grand jury arguing denial of grand jury examination. Bachman refused to plead. not guilty entered. Trial date set for May 15. Bail reduced from 2000 to 1000 in each case, prosecution objecting.
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Sam Bachman
Bachman
German Offensive Effectively Ceases At Verdun Front
Berlin May 3 The German war office bulletin reports no change along both sides of the Meuse and is interpreted as a virtual cessation of the German offensive on the Verdun front. The update notes stability in the lines and suggests a lull in major operations on that sector.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Berlin
German War Office
Meuse
Verdun Front
Quezon predicts bill for Philippine independence dies in conference
Manuel L. Quezon, resident commissioner of the Philippines in congress, predicted that the independence bill would die in conference. He was so disappointed that he said he would not return to congress.
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Manuel L. Quezon
The
Philippines
Congress
Two Days Left for Free Barnes Circus Tickets
The Independent offers free general admission with a three month subscription, a reserved seat with six months, and two reserved seats with a yearly plan. The Barnes Wild Animal Circus features seals and sea lions trained by Capt. Albert Stonewall, with 65 acts and a 1000-animal troupe. Performances run 2 and 6 PM, with doors at 1 PM and a 10:30 parade.
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Independent
al. G. Barnes
Big Circus
Barnes’ Wild Animal Circus
Albert Stonewall
Tom
Harry
Briny
Swift Packing Co Found Guilty in Interstate Shipping Case
Swift & Company was found guilty today by Federal Judge Landie on twenty nine counts. The packing firm was charged with violating interstate commerce laws by shipping goods in less than carload lots at carload rates. The maximum penalty faces up to $525000.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Chicago
Swift & Company
Landie
Deal Braced by German Air Raid. Crowded Ball Planned
London May 3 German era planes raided Deal this afternoon dropping six bombs damaging the railway station and several houses. The planes escaped. Miss Frances Pastorino of Eureka recovering from surgery is up and around. Elko and Death scheduled ball game to be played locally with Deeth fans expected to attend as Deeth strengthens its team. Rostellan steamer in distress 700 miles east of Bermuda calls for aid. boats washed away and fuel and water short.
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London
Deal
Staton
Elko
Death
Deeth
Pac
Int'l Newa Service
Washington
Rostellan
Bermuda
Irish Leaders Executed Today in Dublin Dawn firing squad
London reports three Irish republican leaders were executed in Dublin at dawn today for treason. Peter Pearce, James Connolly, and another leader were named among those executed, while three others were sentenced to three years' imprisonment. Birrell resigned as Secretary for Ireland amid the uprisings.
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London
Peter Pearce
Republic of Ireland
James Connolly
Dublin
Asquith
House of Commons
Ireland
Birrell
Laura Hope Crews Stars in The Fighting Hope at Bradley
Miss Laura Hope Crews appears in The Fighting Hope at the Bradley tonight under Lasky and Belasco. The cast includes George Gebhardt Gerald Ward Thomas Meighan Richard Morrin Florence Smythe Theodore Roberts Cleo Ridgley Tom Forman and Billy Elmer. The photodramatic debut follows a wife’s struggle to believe her condemned husband’s innocence while remaining true amid a liaison.
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Laura Hope Crews
Jesse L. Lasky
David Belasco
Mr. Belasco
Fighting Hope
Wm. J. Hurlbut
Theodore Roberts
Cleo Ridgley
Tom Forman
Billy Elmer
Hope
America
Lasky Or Lasky-Belasco
Baseball schedule notes for Boston and New York games
A fragment lists games across major teams including Boston Philadelphia at Boston, at New York, Brooklyn in New York, Chicago and Pittsburgh. Mentions past matchups and an unclear reference to St Louis and Cincinnati with stray letters.
Militia Patrolling Braddock Streets After Riots
In Braddock near Pittsburg four people were killed during yesterday’s riots. Militia patrols the streets this morning as more troops arrive. Authorities fear further outbreaks from the steel workers strike while an ominous quiet hangs over the area.
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Pac. and
Int'l News Service
Pittsburg
Braddock
Carranza Appears to Shield Border Towns With 25,000 Men
In a May report from Douglas Arizona American forces blocked a Mexican advance into Chihuahua at Pulpito Pass. Col Jesus Martin Aguierre led 18 miles into the pass before backing off to camp. Carranza offered 25,000 troops to guard northern border after US withdrawal.
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Douglas
Ariz
Arnulfo Gomez
Chihuahua
Pulpito Pass
Jesus Martin Aguierre
Passa
United States
Aguierre
Gomez
Washington
Scott
Obregon
el Paso
War Department
Wilson
Baker
Funston
Columbus
Mexico
Carranza
Few Irish Rebels Will Be Executed
London officials report that only a small number of Irish rebel leaders are expected to be executed. Officials fear mass trials and convictions could inflame Irish sentiment and trigger another outbreak.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
London
Light Promotes Cleanliness and Public Health Messages
The text asserts that light promotes hygiene and a clean mouth supports health. It notes that physical training in childhood builds adult health and that the U S Public Health Service distributes hygiene and sanitation publications for free. It discusses isolation as an effective leprosy control and warns headaches signal bodily distress. It raises concerns about bullets and obesity threatening longevity.
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U. S. Public Health Service
Chicago strike swells as workers walk out in several plants
On May 3 15 000 Chicago workers formed a broad strike action. Eleven thousand International Harvester employees 3000 National Malleable Castings workers and about a thousand from smaller concerns joined the walkout. Police guards were increased in affected districts.
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Pac. and
Intl News Service
Chicago
International Harvester Works
National Malleable Castings Company
Strikers Attack IH Tractor Plant in Chicago
May 8 1920 crowd of about two thousand storms International Harvester Co tractor plant in Chicago. Police clash with attackers using clubs as they push back the mob. Many reported hurt in the confrontation.
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Pac. and
Int'l News Service
Chicago
International Harvester Co
Two Women Taken From Ryndam For Examination
The Holland America liner Ryndam, arriving at New York May 3, reports it was stopped at Falmouth and two San Francisco women, Mrs Fortrude Evelin and her daughter Miss Anna Evelin, were removed for examination.
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Pac. and
Int'l News Service
New York
Falmouth
San Francisco
Fortrude Evelin
Anna Evelin
California crops suffer as drought grips state
In San Francisco on May 3 a light southerly wind blows and the weather bureau forecasts fair weather. Farmers beg for rain after none since March 22 as hay and grain crops show severe distress from the dryness.
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Pac. and
Int'l News Service
San Francisco
Weather Bureau
Regular Republicans Win in California Primary Elections
California Republicans claim a statewide majority of about 50 000 with San Francisco carried by 6000 and Los Angeles by 17 000. Complete results from 2994 of 4672 precincts show Regulars 86 940 Uniteds 61 744. Fresno Sacramento Riverside and Stanislaus backed the Uniteds as late returns push totals forward. Henry B Ford write ins noted.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
San Francisco
Francis V. Keesling
Republican State Central Committee
Uniteds
Los Angeles
Alameda
Santa Barbara
San Joaquin
Madera
Imperial
Solano
Henry B. Ford
Fresno
Sacramento
Riverside
Stanislaus
United
Spanish Steamer Sunk Near Corona by Torpedo Claim
A Spanish steamer was sunk off Corona with an explosion breaking the hull. The captain says the vessel was torpedoed by a submarine. All but one crew member were saved.
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Corona
Pic
Int'l News Service
Carona
Spain
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