Austrian Court Initiating New Peace Effort
Amsterdam May 23 A Roman Catholic newspaper says, per good authority, Pope Benedict urges the Austrian court to begin a new peace effort. The move draws strong interest and optimism though no basis for terms is stated. London May 23 The first U S army engineers detachment under Major Persons arrives in London en route to France to build new railroad lines to the front. The second unit of the American hospital corps has also reached Great Britain.
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Pope Benedict
London
Amsterdam
Benedict
United States Army Engineers
France
American Hospital Corps
Great Britain
Practical Patriotism Urges YMCA to Aid Soldiers
President Wilson warns of vice and morale decay in army camps and urges a national duty to protect homes and youth. Newton D. Baker commends YMCA relief efforts and calls for rapid expansion with 1,100 trained secretaries and 200 huts to serve mobilizing troops. Mayor Oxon of the national guard.
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Wilson
Offi
Young Men's Christian Association
Newton D. Baker
Y. MC. A
Mayor Oxon
Natonal Guard
Red Cross Chapter Formed at Local Court House
A public meeting at the courthouse established a permanent American Red Cross chapter. Mrs. Otto T. Williams chaired briefly, with Lt. Banker delivering remarks. Officers named include Williams as chairwoman, Doughty as vice-chairman, Henderson as secretary, and John Henderson as treasurer. A seven-member board was chosen. County fund goal set at 3000 with drives across Wells area communities. Governor Boyle sanctioned the effort.
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Court House
American Red Cross
Otto T. Williams
Red Cross
Banker
J.C. Doughty
Charles 8. Henderson
John Henderson
J. C. Doughty
Charlies Henderson
J. A. McBride
J.B. Fitzgerald
R. W. Hesson
Chas
B. Henderson
G. C. Jensen
Benj
F. Curler
Robert Hesson
Wells
Montello
Deeth
Tuscarora
Jarbidge
Carlin
Hylton
Lamoille
South Fork
Chas. B. Henderson
Boyle
Hungarian Town Devastated by Fire in Gyoengoes
Amsterdam May 23 A Buda dispatch reports that the Hungarian town of Gyoengoes was burned, about a thousand houses destroyed, several thousand left homeless, and seven deaths recorded.
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Amsterdam
Budapeat
Gyoengoes
For Sale 1916 Overland with 1917 engine bargain
Advertisement notes a 1916 Overland car with 1917 engine offered for cash. Includes two extra doors and two extra tubes. Wording suggests affordability and urgent inquiry at the office.
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Ady
Government Plans To Regulate Food Prices Says Dinsmore
S C Dinsmore, commissioner of the department of pure food and drugs, reports at a federal trades commission meeting that three factors drive high food costs. Hoarding by consumers, railroad car shortages for producers, and food speculation by nonproducers are cited, with possible government action to regulate prices and force railroads to supply cars while boosting fuel and labor measures.
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S. C. Dinsmore
Department
Pure Food and Drugs
Washington
Federal Trades Commission
Mr. Dinsmore
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Nevada
Dinsmore
National Defense Council
Gov. Boyle
President Wilson urges censorship section in espionage bill
Washington May 23 President Wilson renewed efforts to insert the enforced newspaper censorship section into the espionage bill. Senate conferees Overman Fletcher and Nelson were summoned to the White House and urged to accept the censorship provision which the senate has previously rejected.
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Washington
Wilson
Overman
Fletcher
Nelson
Senate
White House
Joffre and French Commission Reach Brest After U.S. Visit
Marshal Joffre Rene Viviani and the French commission arrived safely at Brest last night after sailing from New York on May 15. The return voyage from the United States was kept secret from most officials and newspapers, with details known to only a few.
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New York
Brest
Paris
Marshal Joffre
Rene Viviani
United States
Washington
Viviani
Joffre
Mexico Says No Protest From Mexico to Germany
Mexico City reports Ernesto Garza Perez head of the foreign office denies Mexico has made any representations to Germany over its submarine campaign. The claim comes amid international tension as Germany's naval actions draw protests elsewhere.
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Mexico City
Earnesto Garza Perez
Foreign Office
Mexico
San Francisco Ad Club Caravan Reaches Elko Nevada
San Francisco Ad Men's Caravan bound for St. Louis passed through Elko after a midnight arrival. The group praised Nevada roads, noted a washed out Boulder Creek bridge and a swampy patch. Local boosters urged wider advertising of the Overland Trail and lauded Nevada hospitality.
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San Francisco
Ad Men
St. Louis
Beowane
Elko
Mayer
Boulder Creek
Chas. B. Henderson
Overland Trail Club
Ad Club
J. A. Houlihan
Oakland
Chester N. Weaver
Weaver Auto Co
Nevada
Hugh McKay
Truckee
Willa Richie
Goodin
California
Ad. Club
Hungarian cabinet resigns as Count Tisza leaves for Vienna
Amsterdam report says the Hungarian cabinet led by Count Tisza has resigned. A Pest telegram notes the Premier submitted proposals for franchise reform and that the king will decide whether to accept. Tisza travels to Vienna for a conference with the king.
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London
Amsterdam
Count Tiza
Count Tisza
Tate
Francis Joseph
Reforma
Buda
Pest
Berlin
Tiea
Count ‘Tiza
Vienna
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Boston
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Germany
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Fia
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Bradley
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