Bull Moose Will Ame Teddy Then Watch and Wait
Washington April 6 The progressive party convention in Chicago June 7 will nominate Theodore Roosevelt promptly for president and Roosevelt will accept. The Republican split is seen with Old Guard backing Roosevelt in part while others back rivals. Roosevelt intends to prevent Wilson’s reelect and aims to stop the Democratic administration, even if it costs him the nomination.
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Washington
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Presti
Roosevelt
Moose
Bull Moone
Jonel Roosevelt
Old Guard
New York
Benator Cummins
Republcan
Republican Party
Ten Hour Day Law Up To High Court
Washington authorities report the Supreme Court was urged to decide that society’s interest requires a ten hour workday for mill and factory workers. A Brandeis drafted brief, filed for the National Consumers’ League, argues limits on industrial hours to protect health and leisure, citing 1910 data on long shifts in furnaces and iron and steel industries.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Laula D. Brandeis
Oregon
National Consumers’ League
United States
Phebrief
General Ivanoff of Galician Fame Quits Command
General Ivanoff of Galician fame resigns from command in Volhynia and Galicia after a long service to the Hivwian armies. He departs Petrograd as a new head takes his place, with the Emperor expressing no complaint. The successor is appointed to the position.
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Ivanoff
Petrograd
London
Volhynia
Galicia
Fenerint
Pradintar
Revenue Collectors Accused in Tobacco Tax Frauds
New York deputy internal revenue collectors face charges of involvement in tobacco tax frauds. Legal action filed by Carl E. Whitney, a New York lawyer, claims the government lost about 6 000,000 in uncollected duties. An official inquiry by John Z. Lowne, NY collector, is underway with Whitney alleging regular remittances and collusion with manufacturers, though names of deputies are not disclosed.
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New York City
Carl E. Whitney
New York
Treasury
Hemsteds
Whitney
Agmatant
Melbourn
Elzor
John Z. Lowne
Mr. Whitney
British Traders Get No Secrets
London reports explain that the British censorship of mails is not used to uncover neutral traders’ ties with the enemy. A Foreign Office statement details the circular’s aims, including direct and indirect trade with the enemy, intermediaries, statistics on shipments, neutral shipments, and prevention of fraud or misrepresentation.
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London
Associated Press
United States Senate
Lord Newton
Foreign Office
United Kingdom
Benator Walsh
Europe
Milwaukee Mayors Re Election Sparks Municipal Race
Milwaukee on April 4 reports Mayor G A Boden running for re election against city attorney Daniel A Hoan who is backed by social democrats. In state politics, two factions choose delegates to the Republican convention led by Senator La Follette and Governor Philipp.
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Wis
G. A. Boden
Daniel A. Hoan
Hoan
Social Democrats
Republican Nations Convention
la Follette
Philipp
Billy Kent Dead Pioneer Western Journalist
Omaha mourns as Billy Kent dies at 1819 Capitol Avenue after a stroke at his desk while proofreading for the Pee. A colorful figure among western journalists, Kent’s passing marks the end of a storied career as a newspaper man. The OCR text also mentions rubber-producing trees near the equator.
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Omaha
Neb
Billy" Kent
Capitol Avenue
Wireless rescue saves Karley in rough Atlantic voyage
The British steamer Karley, en route from Genes to Philadelphia since February 1, was towed into Malifax by the Fogola after its mast shattered in heavy seas. Fogola later radioed for help on March 3 and rescued the Karley, now at port for assessment.
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Karley
Genes
Philadelphia
Fogola
Hel
Germany stores goods amid postwar trade shift
A fragmented report notes Germany hoards goods valued at around 4.0 billion, with rich detail about wartime production and postwar sales. It references long years of occupation and a plan to move merchandise abroad after a new peace era, mentioning names and places in a cautious tone.
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Copentwagen
Henrik Wertween
Norwegien Rover Maat
Germany
Dee
Diaz Has Landed Strong Army in Mexico
Washington April 5 officials say Felis Ding has landed in Mexico leading a sizable force in the south with materiel aid linked through Guatemala. The department notes a border propaganda surge and surveilled adherents while tracing arms sources to New York Canada and a possible Cuban connection.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Felis Ding
Mexico
Guatemala
United States
Department
New York
Canada
Spain
Diaz
Cuba
Parole Request Denied for Youtsey in Gov Gobel Case
Frankfort April 5 Henry E Youtsey convicted 16 years ago of complicity in Gov Gobel assassination was denied parole by Kentucky state board of prison commissioners Two members voted against the parole Youtsey remains the sole prisoner among six involved in the case to serve a term The others were acquitted or pardoned in the long pursuit of liberty for him and related figures from Caleb Powers to Jim Howard and Governor Taylor
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Frankfort
Henry E. Youtsey
William Gobel
State Board of Prison Commissioners
Youtsey
Henry EF. Youtsey
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Jim Howard
Garnett D. Ripley
Berry Howard
Taylor
Indiana
Justice Unit
A. E. Willson
Calewers
Howard
Willson
Beettelreult Sos
Senate May Sidetrack Immigration Measure
Senate action on the immigration bill stalled as a Senate committee delays for lack of urgency. Observers note strong sentiment to block the measure and keep the test provisions from advancing, while New Zealand offers a favorable opening for U.S. ready made clothing exports.
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Senate
Washington
House
Aay
New Zealand
Sinking of Berwindale Report Reaches State Department
An official report on the Berwindale sinking off Queenstown was received from the Cork American Consul but details were withheld. The inquiry was prompted by possible American casualties aboard the torpedoed steamer. Secretary Lansing refused calls amid gathering evidence of German submarine activity.
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Washington
Berwindale
Queenstown
State Department
Cork
Lansing
Berlin
London
James W. Gerard
Foreign Office
Eleven New Vessels in Pacific Service
Eleven American freighters with crews tied to the Oriental Alliance Steamship Co will be placed on the trans Pacific run between San Francisco and the Orient, Milloy says. If demand remains strong, two ships may later run New York to San Francisco via the Panama Canal. The Hocking and Genesee, recently seized by the British, are among the new fleet. Total capacity adds about 66,000 tons to ships passing through the Golden Gate.
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San Francisc
Oriental Alliance Steamship Company
San Francisco
Orient
Peter J. Milloy
New York
Panama Canal
Hocking
Genesee
Milloy
Atlantic
Giolden
Woman Fatally Shoots Father in Kentucky House
Annan Lee Stiteel, 21, said shooting her 75 year old father William Stitzel was an act of mercy to end his misery. Stitzel, Civil War veteran, died 30 minutes after the shot at their Loulaville home. Doctors attribute possible dementia to the daughter, who is jailed on a murder charge.
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Muror
Contempt Case Against Marshall Referred by House
Washington April 4 The House adopted, without opposition, a resolution creating a special committee to pursue contempt charges against U S District Attorney Marshall in New York. The move follows an indictment of Representative Luchanan in the district noted in the dispatch. The item mentions broader labor tensions with reference to mining and workers.
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Washington
House Today
Marshall
New York
Luchanan
Hino
Strong Arm Tactics Swing Missouri City Mayor Race
Kansas City Missouri April 6 unofficial returns place George H Edwards Republican ahead by over 8 000 in yesterday’s municipal election. He defeats Mayor Henry L Jost Democrat amid bitter campaigning with involvement from nonpartisan and progressive groups and a faction opposed to reelection. Police arrested more than 200 on election day amid alleged efforts to suppress votes, including detention of Capt Thomas P Flahive acting police chief and two police board members.
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Kansas City
Kinesis City
George H. Edwards
Edwards
Henry L. Jost
Joel
Thomas P. Flahive
Board of Police Commissioners
Nebraska election changes in liquor licenses across towns
Lincoln reports sweeping shifts as Nebraska towns vote on saloon licenses in municipal elections. Notable changes include Fairbury from license to no license by over 200 votes and Pulls City returning saloons after a year dry. Several larger towns vote to retain or abandon licenses amid a statewide tight race.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Lcense
Fairbury
Harvard
Button
Gothenburg
Louisville
Springfeld
Clarke
Verdon
Grafton
Lcenae
Barneston
Pickrelim
Silver Creek
Hemaines
Newcastle
Pulls City
Beatrice
Hastings
Hinttamouth
Grand Island
Nebraska City
Fremont
Columbus
Ashland
Bunday Baseball
Wahoo
Sidney
Leerre
Table Rock
Ventrice
Examination of Sussex Amages by American Officers Completed
Paris April 5 The examination by American officers of the ameges on the British steamship Sussex has been completed Major James A Logan Jr attached to the American embassy in Paris and Lieut Dormant B Amith naval attaché examined the steamship both under and above water
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Ameges
Sussex
James A. Logan, Jr
Dormant &. Amith
Walter
Captain of Ship Drowns in Norfolk Storm
The schooner Eisie Bayles of Honor Ale went ashore near New Inlet this morning. Captain Thayer drowned while attempting a rescue in a small boat. Two crew members landed safely. Four men were saved with the browches buoy.
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Norfolk
Eisie Bayles
Ale
Ofelocy
New Inlet
Milan
Thayer
Villista defeats deepen doubt on press of pursuit
American forces report a second Villista defeat at Aguas Calientes near Guerrero and note Villa’s retreat from the pursuit. Pershing faces rail and supply limits as he trains infantry for mountain operations and contemplates a longer campaign into Mexico.
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Pershing
Mexican bandit raid repelled near Purnia by garrison
Reports from Torrion Mexica indicate that a Villleta band led by Simon Reyes and Chacon attacked the mining town of Purnia but was driven off by Col J. M. Gonzales's garrison. Forty two attackers were killed and arms seized, with captives taken. Washington officials say expedition success hinges on immediate arrangements for the war effort and allow supplies to General Carranza through aid channels.
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Washington, DC
Carranza
Rogers
Queretire
Era
Gavira Ot Juares
Germans Hurl Enormous Forces At Verdun Lines
Paris reports continued fighting around Verdun with German efforts focused on Fort Douaumont and the village of Vaux. French forces claimed retaking ground in Calliette wood and inflicting heavy losses, while German gains appeared limited to about 500 yards amid fierce counterattacks and renewed bombardments.
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Paris
Verdun
Meuse
Cousumont
Vaux
Ssie
War Office
Calllette Wood
Haumont
Yeserday
Fort Douaumont
Douaumont Fort
Caullette Woods
Caillette Wood
Avecourt
Perth Steamship Sunk Off London Coast
The British steamship Perth was sunk with six crew lost and the rest landed. The armed vessel was unarmed. There were three ships named Perth, the largest at 1799 tons owned in Melbourne, another 622 tons from Dundee, and a 653 ton vessel owned in Glasgow.
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London
Perth
Melbourne
Dundee
Glasgow
Holland Faces Wheat Shortage and US Import Push
The Hague report states Holland's wheat reserves are nearly exhausted. Government plans to buy 100000 tons in America in addition to 60000 monthly imports to build a needed reserve. Ships are being requisitioned to bring supplies. Delays by war disrupt transport from the Americas and affect corn and cotton imports.
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Hague
London
Holland
Associated Press
America
Holland- American Line
North
South America
Amerion
President approves anti-dumping bill and unfair competition plan
President Wilson and House Majority Leader Kitchin agreed on general terms for antidumping and unfair competition legislation to meet postwar conditions. The Ways and Means Committee will attach them to the revenue bill, aiming for House action around April 20. The antidumping provision would add tariffs to raise import prices to match U.S. market levels. the unfair competition rules would mirror existing law, addressing foreign goods sold below market price.
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Wianshington
2. C
Wilson
Kitchin
House
Ways and Means
United States
United Bly
Dead engineer blamed for Milford wreck report
Washington April 3 The Interstate Commerce Commission report on the Milford Connecticut wreck February 12 says the killed engineer on the rear end collision of passenger trains caused the crash. The inquiry stresses automatic fire detection and notes the public trustee now handles the estates of 6 000 living persons.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Milford
Conn
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