Navy planes begin transatlantic flight to Azores
Three U S Navy seaplanes NC-1 NC-3 and NC-4 led by Commander Towers started from Trepassey Newfoundland toward the Azores in an 18 hour attempt. Official start times were 5 06 5 07 and 5 09 oclock central time with favorable weather reported by patrol ships and the Weather Bureau.
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Washington
Atlantic
Navy Department
Navy
Commander Towers
Weather Bureau
Newfoundland
Russian protest over Finland independence recognition
A Russian political conference in Paris protested to the Allied powers against the United States and Great Britain recognizing Finland as independent. The cable from former foreign minister Sazonoff to the Russian embassy confirms the protest.
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Washington
Paris
Finland
United States
Great Britain
Sazonoff
Chinese cabinet resigns as Shanghai peace talks end
Paris dispatch reports the Chinese cabinet has resigned but the president would not accept the resignations. The telegram states the Beijing cabinet move followed by the Shanghai peace conference breaking up amid further China negotiations.
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Paris
Peking
Shanghai
China
Adda
Haltigan Selected to Read Wilson Era Message
Patrick J. Haltigan, longtime reading clerk of the House, is chosen to read the address when Congress opens the extra session marking the first time since Woodrow Wilson that a different official will perform the task.
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Woodrow Wilson
Congress
Patrick J. W Haltigan
House
Enforcement policy on July 1 prohibition act outlined
Washington May 17 The government nears final policy on enforcing the July 1 prohibition act It calls on internal revenue officers to report violations and to collect the manufacturers liquor tax on all beverages over 0 5 percent alcohol even if made in violation of law Justice Department to sue brewers making 2 5 percent beer after a New York court ruling is issued Officials say nothing can stop a dry sale ban July 1 except court ruling or congressional repeal Breyers hope the New York decision will limit enforcement of the act to beers and wines below or equal to 0 5 percent alcohol
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Washington
Internal Revenue Officers
Justice Department
New York
Department
United States
Palmer
First seaplane reaches the Azores in 1200 mile flight
The naval seaplane NC 4 landed at Orta Island in Fayal, Azores, after a 1200 mile sea flight in 14 hours and 13 minutes, marking the first aircraft to reach the Azores from Washington D C.
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Orta
Washington, D. C
Naval Seaplane
Azores
Fayal
Demonstration at Half Way Stop on Aerial Atlantic Flight
Three naval airships attempting a trans Atlantic crossing reached two thirds of their course from Trepassey to the Azores. The seaplanes N C 4 and N C 1 were sighted this morning near Flores, the western Azores. Arrival is anticipated within hours as crowds gather.
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Ponta Delado
Azores
Trepassey
FEW OFFICERS ASK JOB HELP
Washington May 17 Only 8 percent of 108524 commissioned officers discharged from the army up to May 3 requested assistance from federal agencies to obtain employment. None of the 22 general officers sought help but four colonels 15 lieutenant colonels and 151 majors did. The share rose to 10 percent for second lieutenants.
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Washington
Roosevelt ship to be sold for commercial use
The Roosevelt arctic ship will be sold by the department of commerce for commercial purposes after repairs at Bremerton navy yard revealed timber damage from freeze thaw cycles. Congress has not authorized a new vessel, so a wooden steamer from the shipping board will be used though it cannot sail in heavy ice. The Roosevelt, famed from Peary's expedition, held a record northward reach.
War Medals For Rail Men At Brotherhood Convention
Sixteen thousand members of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen will receive special war medals for wartime service, an announcement by officers at the triennial convention in Columbus Ohio. The service flag shows more than 840 gold stars indicating honored members.
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Columbus
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Brotherhood
One Day of Grace on Tax Extension Notice
Washington May 17 revenue collectors were notified by the Internal Revenue Bureau that because June 15 falls on a Sunday the second installment of income taxes due on that date will be accepted on Monday June 16 by the agency.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Million Dollar Montreal Bank Robbery Foiled
Police arrested three heavily armed men near two Montreal banks as they planned a daytime robbery valued at one million dollars. The suspects are Dominic Caversa, wanted in Chicago, Frank Carter, sought in Detroit, and Frank Teddy, pursued by Chicago and Brooklyn authorities for past robberies.
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Montreal
Dominic Caversa
Chicago
Frank Carter
Detroit
Frank Teddy
Brooklyn
Will J. Davis Dead Veteran Chicago Theater Manager
Will J. Davis aged seventy five, veteran Chicago theater manager, died at his home 4740 Grand Boulevard. Death attributed to hardening of the arteries.
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Chicago
Will
Davis
Grand Boulevard
Pershing Meets Grand Duchess Charlotte in Luxembourg
General Pershing the American commander in chief was received by Grand Duchess Charlotte in Luxembourg on May 17. He was accompanied by several members of his staff.
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Grand Dutchess
Luxemburg
General Pershing
Charlotte
Paul Bablot
Europe
Georges Baillot
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
May
Winnipeg General Strike Paralyzes City Newsrooms Brace for Shutdown
In Winnipeg on May 17, labor forces and returning soldiers gained control as a general strike paralyzed the city. Stereotypers and webb press men joined, threatening to suspend all three daily papers. Telephone workers walked out while gas and electric services remained operational. Talks hint at a possible daily edition of Labor News. Soldiers vow to keep order. alien-issue tensions sidelined for now. Ottawa weighs federal action as deadlock persists.
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Winnipeg
Webb
Labor News
Great War Veterans’ Association
Ottawa
Equality for Women Urged by Presbyterian Assembly
In St Louis on May 17 the 181st general assembly debated church policy. The new era expansion plan calls for women to hold offices in church council boards and all committees. It also urges full cooperation with the interchurch world movement and support for federated efforts among Protestant churches to address social religious and civic issues.
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St. Louis
Interchurch World Movement
Presbyterian Church
United States
General Assembly
Church Council
Boards of Trustees
Worthy Federated
Assembly
Mexican Rebels Defeated Near Canea Sonora
Washington reports rebel bands that recently raided Canea Sonora were routed by federal troops led by Major Meza. Governor Sonora Gen Migel Pina said the bandits suffered dead and wounded and horses were captured or abandoned.
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Canea
Sonora
Meza
Migel Pina
Pina
Metz Press Calls Clemenceau for Deputy Seat
Paris reports May 17 that Metz papers unite in inviting M. Clemenceau to run for the chamber of deputies in Metz at the upcoming election, signaling strong regional backing for his candidacy.
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Press of
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M. Clemenceau
Chamber of Deputies
Baseball scores from national and minor leagues
National League matches include New York 3 Chicago 0 and Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 1 while St Louis defeats Boston 4 2 Chicago beats Boston 7 4 in the American League with wet grounds. American Association games see Milwaukee 5 Kansas City 1 and Minneapolis 5 St Paul 3. Three I League reports Moline 7 Terre Haute 2 Rockford 5 Peoria 11 Bloomington 9 Evansville 8 with Indianapolis Columbus rained out and Louisville Toledo canceled.
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Five Bank Bandits Taken In Dolton Robbery
Chicago police reported five well dressed bandits who robbed the First National bank at Dolton and fled in a high powered car are in custody after a sensational poolroom raid. Names given include Henry Simmer Walter Ryan John McCullough Michael Breen and James McCall. About $64,576 reported stolen remains unrecovered. Arrests based on bank officials descriptions.
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Chicago
John Loftis
Detective Bureau
First National Bank
Dolton
Henry Simmer
Walter Ryan
John McCullough
Michael Breen
James McCall
Plan to bar cotton for a year to fight boll weevil
In Tallahassee on May 17 Representative Eli Fateh introduced a concurrent resolution in the Florida house proposing a one year ban on cotton growing to eradicate the boll weevil. The measure asks the federal secretary of agriculture to urge Congress and cotton states’ legislatures to enact supporting laws.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Eli Fateh
Florida
House of Representatives
Federal Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Archduke Maximilian Exiled in Switzerland Arrival
Geneva May 15 The latest member of the former Austrian royal house to reach Switzerland is Archduke Maximilian age twenty four, brother of former Emperor Charles. He crossed the border at Buehs as four more archdukes are expected this month. Many Austrian aristocrats are fleeing saying life in Austria has become insecure and intolerable.
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Geneva
Royal House of Austria
Switzerland
Maximilian
Charles
Buehs
Austria
German Peace Treaty Could Weigh Trade Arising From Ratifications
Paris May 17 The German peace treaty ties its force to ratification by Germany and three major powers, boosting immediate trade for ratifying states while delaying others. U S mediation possible in Adriatic talks between Italy and Yugoslavia, while Austrian frontiers and Turkish Bulgarian treaties move slowly. Cardinal Hartmann urges Pope Benedict to intervene to prevent Germany’s ruin and protect 70 million inhabitants.
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Austria
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Pope Benedict
School Bonds Win in Fight in Dubuque
In Dubuque Iowa on May 17 an extra bond issue of 250000 for the new high school carried by 162 votes amid a 7000 ballot. Opponents of the chosen site pressed to force the board to pick a different location.
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Dubuque
King on Air Trip to England and Brussels May 17
King Albert left Brussels in an airplane for England and began a royal air journey covering major European stops including Brussels and London. The trip showcases the monarch’s international travel plans with emphasis on diplomatic presence and ceremonial duties during May.
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England
Brussels
Albert
End of Madison Strike Ends After Board Mediation
End of Madison strike in Madison Wisconsin on May 17 was achieved after federal war labor board member mediation. Six plants had walked out April 1 and a base meeting approved settlement by a 478 to 210 vote.
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Wis
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