Wilson vetoes Republican peace resolution in 1919
President Wilson vetoed house joint resolution 327 which would repeal wartime declarations and seek immediate peace with Germany. He argues the measure surrenders U S rights, rejects Versailles terms, and would stain US gallantry while neglecting key aims like Belgium rights and Polish independence.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
United States
House of Representatives
House
Vversailles
Versailles
Senate
Belgium
Woodrow Wilson
War effort to limit indiscriminate prescription sales
Washington May 29 report: bureau of internal revenue official Commissioner Williams issues ruling to cap each physician's permits at 100 for a few months to curb excess prescription distribution amid war concerns.
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Washington
Missioner Williams
Bureau Internal Revenue
Rifles Distribution Under New Law Delayed Across States
Petts and other rifle hopefuls are alerted that access under the new congressional act is limited by spare parts shortages. Each state adjutant will issue rifle distribution instructions to posts, as delays persist at national headquarters of the Legion.
Coal Mine Men Victors Lever Act Void In Part
In Indianapolis Judge A B Anderson granted a partial quash of indictments against 125 coal operators and miners. He ruled amended section four of the Lever act void and the original section four sufficient. He also voided section 26, finding portions of the act constitute class legislation that harms miners while allowing food dealers to hoard and charge high prices.
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Indianapolis
Ind
A. B. Anderson
United States
Anderson
Ten Million McAdoo Fund Alleged in Senate Hearing
Louis J. Lang of the New York American testified before the senate campaign investigating committee that a $10,000,000 fund was planned to back a Democratic campaign for William Gibbs McAdoo’s nomination in San Francisco. He named a national committee member present at Atlantic City last September and said Frederick A. Wallace represented Baruch in finance talks.
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Washington
Louis J. Lang
New York American
Senate Campaign
McAdoo
San Francisco
Democratic National Committee
Lang
Democratic National Executive Committee
Atlantic City
Thomas F. Chadbourne
B. M. Barnch
National Committee
Frederick A. Wallace
New York
Palmer
C. C. Carlin
Virginia
James McClurg Guffey
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
J. Harry Coyington
Palmer Organization
Carlin
Frank L. Cracker
Sugar Refiners Arrested in Sugar Profiteering Probe
Boston officials report the arrest of Henry E. Worcester vice president of the Revere Sugar Refining company and W F Green general manager of the American Sugar Refining company on charges of sugar profiteering. They were held in 10000 bonds by United States Commissioner Reyes along with the Independent company. The complaints allege millions in the district were earned by hoarding sugar.
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Boston
Henry E. Worcester
Revere Sugar Refining Company
W.f.green
American Sugar Refining Company
United States
Reyes
Suger
Germany Called Down by Allies Over War Material Pact
Paris May 28 The council of ambassadors has drawn up a note to Germany urging immediate compliance with treaty terms for delivery of war materials and naval documents noting Germany's failure to fulfill obligations and demanding action.
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Germany
Paris
Council of Ambassadors
Wood campaign spends millions in publicity for presidential bid
Senate investigators hear Major General Wood campaign expenditures totaling about 1.06 million dollars with Ohio and Michigan tallies of 200000 and 54000. Col Procter testifies 60 to 70 percent of funds went to publicity while averaging 8000 dollars per state and questions about repayment of subscriptions arise.
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Senator Edge
New Jersey
Mr. Procter
Gen. Leonard Wood
Ohio
Procter
Elihu Root
New York
Woolen firm indicted for profiteering in Lever Act case
The American Woolen company and its Boston branch, with William M. Wood as president, were indicted by a federal grand jury on 12 counts accusing selling cloth at unreasonable prices. 1919 net profits totaled 15,518,115 with tax and contingency reserves noted. a 15 percent wage increase was recently announced.
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New York
American Woolen Company
Federal Grand Jury
American Woolen Company of
Boston
William M. Wood
Millionaire’s booze seized in Chicago raid
Prohibition agents raided the North Side home of Charles B. Smith of the Stewart-Warner Speedometer corp at 3314 Sheridan Road. A hundred cases of whisky were found and removed as part of revelations in a million-dollar whisky plot.
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Chicago
Prohibition
Sheridan Road
Charles B. Smith
Stewart-Warner Speedometer Corporation
Two Die and 80 Hurt In Train Wreck Near La Joya
Two trainmen died and 80 passengers were injured when Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe train No 808 wrecked near La Joya New Mexico. The incident occurred May 27 and authorities investigated the cause.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Atchison, Topeka & Banta Fe
la Joya
Official American Legion Grave Markers
Official bronze grave markers feature a seven inch diameter enlarged emblem and a thirty inch iron pin, available through national headquarters.
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American Legion
Carranza Assassination Surfaces in Tlaxacalantongo Report
A four member commission to investigate Carranza's death released a report detailing the Tlaxacalantongo attack. It says Herrera escorted Carranza to a hut and, after militants attacked, Carranza died in the volley while pleading for a carbine.
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Queretaro
Mex
Rodolfo Herrera
Coquita
Puebla
Mexico City
Carranza
Obregon
Tlaxacalantongo
Herrera
Putla
Francisco de P. Mariel
Mariel
Manuel
Carranza Party
Axcalantongo
Tlaxcalantongo
Manuel Aguirre Berlanga
Paulino Fontes
Mexican National Railways
Edith Gould Weds Yale Student In Maryland Elopement
Miss Edith Gould daughter of Mr and Mrs George J Gould aged eighteen eloped with Carroll L Wainwright twenty Yale undergraduate grandson of the late Bishop Walmwright and descendant of Peter Stuyvesant. They could not obtain a license in Philadelphia so they traveled to Elkton Maryland and were married by Rev John McElmoyle. George Gould sent his good wishes after the telegram from the eloping couple.
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New York
Edith
Gould
George J. Gould
Carroll L. Wainwright
Yale
Bishop Walmwright
Peter Stuyvesant
Philadelphia
Elkton
Maryland Gretna Green
John McElmoyle
Shoes Cheaper By Winter Predicted By Industry Official
Edward A. Brand secretary of the Tanners' Council of the United States told a senate committee that leather prices may drop by next winter if current levels hold. He said cheaper hides would reach leather in about ten months, leading to lower shoe prices next winter and in spring.
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Secretary of Tanners’ Council
Senate
Washington
Edward A. Brand
Tanners’ Council of the United
France Bans Mineral Oils Exports in Government Decree
Paris May 29 exportation of mineral oils and derivatives to forbidden by a government decree made public here. The decree prohibits shipments abroad, signaling a policy shift affecting trade and energy markets.
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France
Paris
Film on Uncle Sam Insurance Offered to Posts
An educational film titled Uncle Sam Insurance is available free of charge from the bureau to posts. R. W. Emerson, assistant director, Bureau of War Risk Insurance, Washington, DC, directs the distribution.
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Uncle Sam
Bureau
R. W. Emerson
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Washington, D. C
Fragmentary OCR Notice Teases Local Update
Fragmented text shows partial references to a local update or notice. Readable elements include scattered words and numbers, suggesting a municipal or community notice without full context or clear action.
Seventh Federal Reserve District Report Warns of Rail Squeeze
Chicago May 26 The Seventh Federal Reserve district reports a general price revision downward for most commodities except food, a thrift turn, and labor relief. It warns railroads face breakdown risk due to car shortages and switchworker strikes, while credit remains tight and demand high.
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Chicago
Seventh Federal Reserve District
Harding
Washington
Marshall Coyne
McCormick
Finais
Federal Reserve Advisory Council
No Beer Sold in New York Under 2.75 Percent Rule
New York allows beer with up to 2.75 percent alcohol yet none is available. Washington reports federal law will supersede state rules in New York as in New Jersey after Governor Smith signed the state authorizing 2.75 percent beer.
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New York
Washington
New Jersey
Frierson
Smith
Army reorganized with 280000 enlisted force and militia control
Washington May 28. House and Senate conferees approved a conference report that creates a standing army of 280000 enlisted personnel and 17800 officers. Militia would stay under state control. The Senate selective service section was struck out and voluntary training removed, replaced by a reserve enlisted force.
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Washington
House
Senate
Vocational Conference Held in Hamilton Ohio
A very successful vocational conference for southwestern Ohio was held at Hamilton at the end of April. R T. Wisher, field organiser of the board of vocational education, reported on the conference activities and ongoing efforts.
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Ohio
Hamilton
RT. Wisher
Board of Vocational Education, & Ng
Hamil
Override of Presigett veto fails in the house vote
A legislative clash over Presigett wh son’s veto of the Knox pesce resolution ends in a 21 percent to 15 percent vote in favor of overriding. The unrest amid wartime measures and foreign policy topics reflects a tense period in government action.
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Presigett
Whson
House
United States
Canada
State Department
Washington
Carl Jandorf
Grand Rapids
Mich
University of Wisconsin
Representative Connally
Dem
Texas
Szetozar Boroevic
Tralian Front
Minneapolis
Methodist Church
Church General Conference
Des Moines
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Chicago
Villa
Alvarado Mining Company
Parral
Mex
Chihuahua
Ireland
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Rex Baien
Oscar Mayes
Carl Penner
Milwaukee
One Hundred and Twentieth Field Artillery
War Department
Burleson
Congress
Baseball Fans Are Fined in Chicago Court
Forty seven men arrested by town hall police for betting on Cubs games faced Judge Frank H Graham at Shef field avenue court. The judge fined each one dollar with a warning of the maximum on reoffense and noted the money would support the family of Policeman William Roberts. The case followed a meeting between John Heydler National League president Ban B Johnson American League head and minor league officials outlining a national anti gambling crusade.
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Chicago
Town Hall
Cubs Park
Frank H. Graham
Sheffield Avenue
William Roberts
Markets Report With Grain Livestock and Poultry Prices
Grain prices per bri and retail ranges across rye wheat and flour milled products. Hay prices for timothy and clover mix, cattle and hogs quotes from prime steers to pigs, veal calves, and shearer sheep along with live poultry prices listed.
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Colorado
Work Praised by Fisher on Martin’s Accomplishments
Mr. Fisher frames Mr. Martin’s achievements as a strong example of effective work. The remark underscores confidence in Martin’s progress and results.
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Mr. Fisher
Martin
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