Wilson vetoes bill over congressional control of publications
President Wilson vetoed the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill citing a section that would place government publications under congressional censorship. The move affects the 104,000,000 annual appropriations and drew Republican plans to revive the measure. Wilson argued the provision encroached on executive functions and hindered efficient government.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
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House
Good
Appropriations Committee
Congressional Joint Committee On Printing
Executive Department
Executive
Idle throng at Hammond factory gates demands high wages
In Hammond Indiana May 18 a swarm of idle workers besieges Calumet region plants and employment offices, refusing jobs under $1 an hour. Distressed farmers offer hundreds of jobs with good wages and board as 500 to 700 men gather each morning, many farm-trained youths drawn to city work. Plant hiring continues but supplies thin while county agents seek men for farm work.
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Ind
Calumet
Chicago
Straus Aims to Die Poor, Says It Is Disgrace to Die Rich
Nathan Straus, 72, the retired millionaire philanthropist, says he wishes to die poor. He declares it criminal not to share with the poor and suffering, stressing his belief in philanthropy over accumulation.
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New York
Nathan Straus
General Obregon Returns to Mexico City Amid Turmoil
General Obregon arrives at the national palace in Mexico City leading thousands of troops after disguising as a brakeman. Yelling crowds cheer as he appears on the balcony near the Reforma Plaza while reports say Carranza officials face railway seizures and battles in Puebla.
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Puebla
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Courlera
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Alvaro Obregon
Tacubaya
Farmer Confesses to Slayings on Wolf Farm Near Turtle Lake
Henry Layer of Washburn North Dakota admits killing Jacob Wolf his wife and five children and a chore boy on April 22 at the Wolf farm three miles west of Turtle Lake. Williams McLean county states attorney says motive grew from a long quarrel over injuries from Wolf's dog.
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Henry Layer
Jacob Wolf
Jake Hofer
Wolf Farm
Turtle Lake
J. E. Williams
McLean County
Layer
Wolf
Williams
England to sell all wool suits to American retailers
J. C. Channon of a London clothing firm says English all wool suits can be produced and shipped to America and sold at retail for 38.40 dollars after duty, compared with current U.S. prices of 60 to 80 dollars, promising about 20 percent profit.
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New York
England
J. C. Channon
London
America
Murder Suspect Escapes In Hoboken Car Flight
Hoboken New Jersey May 14 two men wanted in the murder of Frits B Rueckert wealthy metal manufacturer escaped in an automobile when a pursuing machine struck a stone pile. The axles broke and detectives were thrown out and bruised.
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Hoboken
N. J
Frits B. Rueckert
Railroads Seek I C C Action to Pool Freight Traffic
The Association of Railway Executives asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to take emergency control of traffic to relieve a car shortage and to establish a priority system for food and fuel movement. They urge a wartime pooling of freight similar to the Rail Road Administration, citing a menacing car shortage and the impact on living costs.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Association of Railway Executives
Commission Fs
Commission
Raiilroad
Ifta
Thomas de Witt Cuyler
Interstate Commerce Commisstion
Odessa and Beresnia River fronts shift in war news
Paris reports Odessa, Russia’s key Black Sea outlet, occupied by General Petlura’s Ukrainian troops. In Warsaw, Polish and Romanian forces push Bolshevik lines north of Kiev, retake Betchitsa crossing on the Dnieper, and inflict heavy Soviet losses.
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Odessa
Russia
Black Sea
Petlura
Warsaw
Kiev
Beresnia
Betchitsa
Dnieper
Fierce Belfast Rioting Leaves Chief of Detectives Dead
London reports violent clashes in Belfast between Sinn Fein and Unionists with revolver duels. The chief of detectives was killed and a civilian critically wounded. Londonderry saw revolvers and bottles injure two more. Dublin government buys barbed wire to shield police from Sinn Fein attacks.
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London
Belfast
Londonderry
Dublin Castle Administration
Till hunting lands plan blocked by government reply
Government response delays till hunting lands proposal. Officials have not approved the plan and await further discussion. Local leaders seek a resolution on land use.
Senate Aids Railroads In Equipment Purchase
Washington May 12 The Senate committee on Interstate Commerce rejected requests for government funds up to 500 million dollars to buy equipment to restore railroads to a normally efficient basis. It noted the government already holds 1.1 billion in railroad securities but signaled possible relief via an amendment to extend the revolving fund from five to fifteen years to aid rehabilitation. Senator Cummins was instructed to sponsor the amendment.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Cummins
Iowa
Hines
Socialist Party Adopts Wealth For People Principle
The Socialist party of America convention in New York approves public administration of national wealth for the equal benefit of all, marking a victory for conservative faction over red-flag calls for dictatorship of the proletariat and worker-only citizenship.
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New York
Socialist Party of America
Divnois
Socialist Party of the
United States
Dewey House Becomes Store Amid Capital Expansion
Washington notes a shift of the capital's commercial center northward along Connecticut Avenue. The former home of Admiral Dewey at 1747 Rhode Island Avenue, gifted by the people for his Manila Bay victory, has been remodeled into a shop after being disposed of before his death. The trend places more historic residences in the widening business district.
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Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Dewey
Rhode Island Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
Socialists Nominate Debs for President by Acclamation
Eugene V. Debs federal convict No 2268 was nominated by acclamation for the presidency at the party’s national convention in New York May 14 The nomination reflects the Socialist Party choosing Debs despite his legal status and ongoing convictions.
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New York
New Yorks
Eugene V. Debs
United States
Robber Held Up Mail Train in Illinois Standoff Ends in Slayings
Royal Walton a former mail clerk seized eighty thousand dollars from registered pouches on the New Orleans Limited near Kankakee Illinois. He killed a policeman and wounded another before barricading in an apartment at 816 East Fifty first Street Chicago where he was killed in a police assault. The U S marshal and officers pursued him after a gun battle that left patrolman William A Roberts dead and officer John Kendrick wounded. Walton had connections via Y M C A in Chicago and St Joseph Missouri and a letter from Mrs L V Walton urged his finding. Police recovered the loot and closed the case with Walton’s death.
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New Orleans Limited
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Royal Walton
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Michael Hughes
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Old Clothes Day in New Orleans Civics Drive
New Orleans on May 14 celebrated Old Clothes Day to spark interest in cost of living reform. Acting Mayor Hicks led events at Tulane University as workers and businessmen wore worn coats and resoled shoes to promote the Weaver and Patchum clubs aimed at lowering clothing costs.
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Hicks
Tulane University
King George Aske Suit Targets Breach of Steel Contract
In New York May 18 the Supreme Court began King George Aske's suit against Ernest Harrah broker to recover 175000 for breach of contract. Harrah allegedly refused to ship 25060 tons of scrap steel under a February 19 1917 contract at 28 50 a ton.
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King George of
Great Britain
Ernest Harrah
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King George
In Memory of Vincent Biehdp
Memorial note from Chautauqua County N Y dated May 14 honors Vincent Biehdp.
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Vincent
Chautaugus, N.Y
Morton Dies on Birthday Former VP Passes at 96
Levi P. Morton former vice president of the United States died in Euerslie New York on his ninety sixth birthday. He succumbed to bronchial pneumonia.
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United States
Euerslie
N. Y
Levi P. Morton
Unie States
Anti-Saloon League Sets Chicago Meeting For June Fifth
St. Louis May 15 The Anti Saloon league will meet in Chicago June 5 to decide action aimed at preventing the Republican national convention from adopting an anti prohibition plank.
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Anti-Saloon League
St. Louis
Chicago
Republican National Convention
Markets Report Fresh Grain and Livestock Prices
Fluctuating grain prices show rye and white flour values around 12 to 16 dollars per unit, hard and soft spring and winter wheats listed with varying percentages and retail estimates. Hay says timothy and clover mixes priced from four to forty seven dollars, cattle ranges include prime steers from about 13 dollars to nearly 19 and yearlings around 13 to 14.5, with stockers and other notes.
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Miss Daisy Meet Through Church Fair Raffie
A brief exchange notes a chance meeting at a church fair raffle. The dialogue hints at a growing acquaintance sparked by a community event and shared social circle.
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