LIMIT ENTRY OF ALIENS
The House passed the immigration bill after rejecting a motion to admit political refugees. It would allow up to 3 percent of nationals from any country to enter, with three amendments affecting religious persecution refugees, U.S. citizen children, and relatives of citizens and veterans. Debates centered on opening gates to political refugees, with warnings about potential influx of former rulers and opponents of Lenin and Trotzky. The bill moves to the Senate for possible passage without delay.
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Washington
United States
House
Senate
Army
Salmth
Winds
Representative Mendell
Representative Cockran
New York
Cockran
Mondell
William
Charlies
Austria
Europe
Lenine
Gretzky
America
Mr. Sabath
Donal J. O'Callagran
Cork
Sabath
Tpayor
Soldier confesses in Cronkhite killing at Camp Lewis
In Tacoma Washington Roland P Pothier confessed to federal authorities that he was ordered by Capt Robert Rosenbluth to bring a loaded gun and kill Maj Alexander Cronkhite at Camp Lewis in October 1918 five alleged confessions were disclosed by Prosecutor J W Belden.
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Tacoma
Wash
Roland P. Pothier
Alexander Cronkhite
Camp Lewis
Robert Rosenbluth
Ex-Kaleerin Buried Amid German Imperial Mourning
A fragmented obituary notes Augusta Victoria, former empress, laid to rest in a historic church setting amid mourners. The text mentions Germany, old men and women in attendance, and references to antiquated temple surroundings and new leaves in what appears to be a stylized burial report.
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Poladam
Germany
Augusta Victoria
Demple
Bandit Pleads Guilty Promise in Bank Heist Standoff
Police say Thomas XII Colten confessed to a $23,000 robbery at Brockyards National Bank. He allegedly offered a plea in exchange for leniency and the release of his sweetheart, as Chief Detectives Rinker and Williams questioned him.
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Tecuver
Thomas XI. Coletén
Brockyards National Bank
Rinker
Williams
Atick Mae
Jovuga
Toine
Monroeism Defended as Americas Unite Over Liberty
In New York Central Park and in Caracas Bolivar and Washington statues were unveiled as North and South America unite to reaffirm the Monroe doctrine. President Harding praised the pledge to defend liberty while Gomez and Venezuelan leaders lauded Washington and Bolivar, stressing that Reconstruction, not destruction, guides the new world. The speech defends an anti colonial Monroeism stance and vows to protect the continents from oppression.
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Unlai News Service
New York
North
South America
Caribbean
Tarding
Simon Bolivar
Central Park
Carneas
Venezuela
Gomez
Bolivar
George Washington
Washington Park
Harding
United States
Washington
America
Monroe
Old World
Mexican Revolution Heads Split in Texas Report
Mexican revolution plans collide as rival leaders clash over a $100,000 payoff. Aquiero Juarez, a Carranzi-era senator, was sent to move funds to the Guatemalan border to incite revolt but diverted funds to a ranch outbreak, derailing the conspiracy.
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Il Paso
Tex
Mexico
Mexico City
Aquiero Juarez
Carranzi
105 Beneficiaries Named in Will in Oakland Case
In a San Francisco Superior Court verdict, 105 beneficiaries including waiters bootblacks saloon keepers an actress clerks and doctors will receive their shares under the will of Joseph Bigano deceased. Bigano died in San Francisco in 1910 and the estate is said to exceed 825000. Relatives contested the will.
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Oakland
Calif
Joseph Biaagno
Bigagno
San Mrancisco
Hile Estates
Pershing Named Head of War Staff to Direct Field Operations
Secretary Weeks announced that General Pershing will be appointed head of a skeletonized general headquarters to direct field operations in time of war. In peace, the staff will not interfere with the general staff but will handle strategy and tactics for wartime operations.
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Washington
General Pershing
Weeks
Indemnity Treaty Ratified by Senate in 69-10 Vote
Western Newspaper Union News Service reports the Senate ratified the Colombia treaty by 69 to 10, authorizing $25,000,000 to Colombia as part of Panama Canal disputes. Fifteen Republicans and four Democrats voted no. Borah was defeated 49 to 39 in a related vote.
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Washington
Colombia
Senate
United States
Borah
Idaho
Poindexter
Harding
Lodge
Senator Lodge
Theodore Roosevelt
Columbia
Panama
Panama Canal
Congress
Pana
Maade
Canal Zone
War fears as Central America pledges aid to Costa Rica
Washington reports Guatemala Honduras and El Salvador as new Central American union members pledging simultaneous war with Panama if Costa Rica deems it necessary over the boundary dispute. Panama forces near the border stir Costa Rican war sentiment while the United States seeks to avert hostilities and defend Panama’s integrity under treaty obligations.
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Union News Service
Washington
Guatemala
Honduras
Salvador
Central American Union
Costa Rica
Panama
United States
Panama City
San Jose
Panaima
Special Service
Central America
Arm Chicago Postal Workers in Response to Mall Robberies
Washington ordered arming postal employees in Chicago and across several states after a wave of central West mall robberies. About 200 shotguns and pistols are being sent to Chicago for training and use, with precautions extending to Illinois, Nebraska, Kentucky, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Iowa and the Dakotas.
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Chicago
Central West
Washington
Tilmois
Nebraska
Kentucky
Indiana
Kansas
Michigan
Ohio
Iowa
North
South Dakota
Lloyd George Defends Ireland Policy Amid Bishops Memo
Premier Lloyd George defends the government's policy in Ireland and draws a parallel to the American Civil War. He replies to a memo from nine Anglican bishops who protested in Parliament against reprisal in Ireland and urged a truce.
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London
Lloyd George
Ireland
Archbishop of Canterbury
House of Lords
Treland
Germany asks U S to mediate reparations
Washington reports that the German government urged President Harding to mediate the German allies’ reparations dispute and fix a sum. The United States refused mediation but said it would consider proposals if Germany promptly presents a proper basis for discussion. Secretary Hughes conveyed the reply after a White House conference.
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Washington
Harding
Germany
United States
Fehrenbach
Simons
Hughes
Berlin
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Briand
France
England
Irance
Campaign to recruit a million for Irish Republic recognition
The American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic launched a nationwide drive to enlist one million members after its Chicago convention ending with 5,000 delegates. Resolutions urging Congress to recognize the Irish republic were adopted during the final hours.
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Chicago
American Association For the Recognition of the
Congress
Bomb Factory Found Underground in Scranton
Police uncover an underground passage in Scranton linked to the Wall Street bomb case. Officials believe the route may have led to a subterranean chamber once used by makers of infernal devices.
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Scranton
Wall Street
Haye Revokes Age Rule At Post Office
Postmaster General Hays announces revocation of retirement age rules for postal employés. Women previously required retirement at two years and men at five years. eligibility now hinges on new inquiries overseen by the Postmaster General's Office. Vacancies may allow reinstatement of former employees who resigned.
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Washington
Hays
Wyoming Brief News Notes Highlights Local Bonds and Trials
May 2 vote in Chugwater to bond 36000 for waterworks and 7000 for electric lighting. Wyoming Stock Growers' Assn meeting in Lusk with Gov Carey and officials in attendance. A 12 year old boy dies after burning clothes were removed from him. Cheyenne high school bond passed 365000. construction to start June 1 for occupancy next September. Ot tumwa man suspected of burglaries may be returned to Wyoming. James D. Miller convicted of murder in Casper, life term. Frank Wilkinson convicted of murder near Trail Creek. Jack O Rourke killed in auto crash near Glenrock. James R Coxen named director of vocational rehabilitation in Wyoming. Pine Bluffs stock scheme fraud case under Colorado warrants. Court upholds open trails against fencing. gunfire noted in proceedings.
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Wyoming
Chugwater
Robert D. Carey
Jess Yoder
State Board of Live Stock Commissioners
Oscar Beck
Wyoming Stock Growers’ Association
Lusk
Jack Lewis
Claude A. Lewis
Cowley
Cheyenne
W. B. Harris
Ottumwa
Iowa
Omaha
Wyoming State Penitentiary
Rawlins
James D. Miller
Casper
A. J. Cunningham
Casper National
Cunningham
Union Pacific
North Platte Valley
Nebraska
Goshen Hole
Springer
Lacy
Hole
Frank Fogler
Southpass
Pinedale
Wyo
Burnt Ranch
Lander
Fagler
Frank Wilkinson
Gillette
James F. Carleton
Lfe
Carleton
Trail Creek
Here
Ralph Wilkinson
Frank
Jack O'Rourke
Glenrock
O'Rourke
James R. Coxen
University of Wyoming
Coxen
State Board of Education
James L. Hand
Mont Flint
Colorado
Atock
Tractor and Implement Company
Alxty
Pine Bluffs
Platte County District Court
George Nay
Nay
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Liberty
Pershing
Bureau of Soils
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Chicago Postal Workers
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U. S
Haye
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