Britain expands Ireland occupation as 40090 troops deployed
London reports a surge of more than 10 000 troops added to Ireland for a total of 40 090 British troops on the island. General Macready warned restore order while Sinn Feiners vow to resist, with Ulster disorders slight and Londonderry tense as reinforcements troop through by road and rail.
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London
Nevill Mucready
Ireland
Macready
Ulster
Royal Irish Constabulary
Gland
Londonderry
Binn Fein
Dalkey
Dublin
Divorces blamed on films taxes and intemperance
Washington May 18 moving pictures and intemperance are blamed for divorces in a report to the Southern Baptist convention by a committee on temperance and social service. A uniform code of marriage and divorce laws is urged, with 112030 divorces in 1916 cited. The report calls for publishing marriage bans 30 days prior, medical exams, and Bible-based remarriage rules. It also notes a plan to study a Baptist newspaper and defends Associated Press against a newspaper attack by Baptists Ben Cox and others.
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Washington
Committee of Temperance and Social Service
Southern Baptist Convention
de. Ben Cox
Memphis
Tenn
Geveral
Associated Press
Megan Castone
B. E. Burkhalter
Nashville
Alex W. Sealer
George
Associated Revs
Forest fires menace northern Minnesota region
Reports from William T. Cox Duluth forestry commissioner indicate forest fires threaten northern Minnesota despite recent rain. Fire conditions remain serious in several counties as crews battle blazes near Duluth and surrounding areas.
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Minnesota
Compensation Act Qualified by Court
Washington May 11 The act of congress of 1917 providing the nation with the federal compensation law for injuries to persons was partially declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The ruling narrows the reach of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Supreme Court
Seize Kangas Sugar Trade Trial Edges Forward
Fragmentary notes describe a wager and legal action involving Lew, ongoing since April, with references to Kan May and unidentified entities. The readable text hints at a webbed or tangled set of terms and phrases, unclear in detail but suggesting a court or custody related matter with multiple names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kan
Wiicom
Eidotragh
Gto
Mpoga
Kun. Db
Verious United
Mraradea
Kellogg Praises Senator Cummins at War’s End
Minnisota Senator Kellogg praised Cummins for leadership in solving national problems after the war. He advocated governing for all, supported anti strike measures, and opposed government ownership of railroads. Kellogg warned against large government credit for railroads and emphasized public benefit.
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Coder Rapida
Kellogg
Minnisota
Andress
Tonielit
Cummins
Moon
Congress
Kelloge
Cummilox
Sellomg
Congress Adjourment Protest Lessons From Rail Labor Chiefs
Washington leaders face pressure as 17 railroad labor federations representing over 2 million workers urge Congress to stay in session amid wage talks and corruption revelations. The telegram to Wilson, Gillette, and La Follette condemns next week’s adjournment and urges constructive legislation to address inflation and industrial unrest. Signers include Stone, Carter, Sheppard, Healy, Noonan, Ryan, and Healy among others.
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Chienare
Washington
Statviard
Railroad Labor Board
Congress
Warren
Stone
Carter
le Bb. Sheppard
W. G. Lee
Bb. Heberling
W. H. Johnston
J. W. Kline
J A. Frantin
J. Hynes
James PF. Noonan
Marlin F. Ryan
BK. J. Manson
E. F. Grable
Timothy Healy
LD. W. Helt
Isabel Law Weds General Sykes in London Society Bride
Isabel Law daughter of Andrew Bonar Law married Major General Frederick Sykes at Chelsea's Seattle Presbyterian Church at 11:40 am in a white tulle gown with pearl embroidery. The couple flew to Newcastle for their honeymoon, with over 400 gifts including a diamond enamel branch from the King and Queen.
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London
Brussels
Jeabel Law
Daugher
Andrew Bonard l Law
House of Commone Way
Miss Law
Seattle Presbyterian
Chelsea
Prederick Sykes
Frederick
Sykes
Newcastle
All Mexican Cities Under Quarantine
Vera Cruz June 4 Every city in Mexico faced quarantine as Vera Cruz declares bubonic plague outbreak. City government orders suspension of business and asks residents to assist in a general cleanup. Two new cases were discovered today and alarm spread among officials and locals.
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Vera Crus
Mexico
Plague Fire Threatens One-Third Of Xora Crux Homes
City authorities announce a drastic measure to burn about one third of Xora Crux houses to combat a bubonte plague. A transfer of 20,000 box care from the east to Chicago area and 10,000 coal care from the west is planned, affecting freight routes and city operations.
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Meaxivo
Xora Crux
Pointes Wear
Chicago
la’ Od
Gompers Rejects Fall Mexico Plan Critique
Washington June 4 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor condemned the Senate sub committee report on Mexico. He called the plan to police Mexico unless constitutional changes favored by American oil and mining interests is imposed a vicious declaration.
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Washington
Samuel Compers
American Federation of Labor
Senate
Mexico
Albert GB. Fall
United States
Gompers
Senator Fall
Senator Falls
De Valera Leaves Waldorf Astoria En Route to Chicago
New York June 4 Ramon De Valera president of the Irish republic gave up his Waldorf Astoria apartments and departed for the west. No return plans have been made for his headquarters. He aims to arrive in Chicago for the eve of the republican national convention and may visit San Francisco to meet Archbishop Mannix before proceeding to Rome.
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New York
Ramon de Laver
Waldorf-Astoria
West
de Valera
Chicago
San Franciesco
Mannix
Australia
Rome
Farmers Demand Equal Rail Freight Rates
Chicago June 4 Farmers press for equalization of higher freight rates with passenger charges. American Farm Bureau Federation executive committee cites farmers pay 65 to 69 percent of rail revenue and urges equal passenger rate increases. Attorney Thorne report on Interstate Commerce Commission hearing referenced. A $26,000 budget approved to set up a bureau of economy and statistics.
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Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
Clifford Thorne
Interstate Commerce Commmission
Bureau of Economy and Statistics
Irish Resolution Blocked by Speaker in House
Washington June 4. Irish supporters faced a floor denial from Speaker Gillet to bring up a resolution expressing sympathy for Ireland due to lack of time. The measure had been favorably reported by the foreign affairs committee and was to be handled by Representative Mawson of Minnesota, Republican.
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Washington
Gillett
Ireland
Mawson
Reepublican
Miingta
Marine Bill Approved Explores Ship Sales Policy
Washington June 4 The Bouate today accepted the conformed cee port on the Merchant Marie bil by a Vale of 5 no 1. The Will ouilines for the United States shipping board A general policy for wale of war built ships to private American storedts inielar aa ft in posible In the board's opinion to Mind American purchasers. After Galsop of D0 heures, & Kanene girl le bweke nti on the roid to re covery.
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Washington
Bouate
Marie Bil
Actor Wheley Found Dead in Room Window Accident
An inquest in London concluded actor Wheley’s death was accidental after he fell from a window while trying to sneeze and look out of his room. The coroner’s jury reported the cause of death as accidental. Meanwhile Danish socialists plan an amendment to the constitution to establish a republic in place of the monarchy.
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Cifion Crawfurst
Lila
Hin Deat
Coranvrn Jury
Socialists of
Denmark
Mig. Dan
Will Pat
Carward
Kingdom
M E Clause Declared Unconstitutional In Conference Debate
The report of the judiciary committee upheld that a ritual question on Methodist membership admission is unconstitutional. Minister Shipman faced embarrassment over the question as Bishop forbade asking it during inquiries. The ruling was contested, with White supporting the minority and the session delaying final decision.
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Kate Urday
Che Mivilow
Ely
Metho Iteropal Church
Wnconettis Iid
Tosey
Henry Wade Towers
Judiciary Committee
W. H. Shipman
Des Moines
Slipmin
Behop
Ndm
GW. White
Kowers Saaid
Judice Rogers
Iowa Storm Causes Massive Losses Across Counties
A northern Linn and southern Benton county storm causes about two million dollars in damage. Rock Island rail line damage exceeds one hundred thousand. Roads, bridges, and livestock losses reported with extensive land flooding. Separate reports from St Paul and Omaha note a tornado fatalities and injuries in Minnesota and property damage in Nebraska.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn
Benton
Rock Island
Omaha
Neb
Sidney
Cender
Oregon's 10 go to Hiram Johnson primary results
Portland Oregon May 34 Practically complete returns from most counties show Senator Hiram Johnson leading Major General Leonard Wood by 1522 votes for the presidential endorsement at the Oregon primary. California senior Wing Oregon's 10 delegates to the Republican convention. Johnson 40 Wool 48,754 Lowden 14,718 Hoover 13,045.
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Portland
Miram Johnson
Degeral
Leonard Wood
Wen
Oregon
California
Republicni Cationad
Osieht
Johnson
Wool
Lowdom
Hoover
Canadian Lumber Exports Halted At Border Trade
Washington reports a shortage in Canada halting lumber exports to the United States. The American consul in New Brunswick says there is surplus lumber shingles and other building materials ready to load three thousand cars, held at Campbellton near the border awaiting American orders.
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Washington
United States
New Brunswick
Campbellton
Discrimination claims tied to stock growers and unions
An Omaha article reports Stockman alleging broad discrimination against growers and a union related measure. It references a May U bank statement, Currie testimony, and a presidential action on imperial valley levies. The piece mentions Amalgamated Clothing Workers and plans for railway treinen systems, with uncertain dates and unclear details.
19000 Soldiers Leave to Attack Francisco Villa
Reports from Mexico City outline a massive revolutionary movement with 19000 troops marching on Villa and a parade of 25000 troops supporting the new government. Huerta reviews the capital parade as forces from mountains and various districts join the march amid Texan style uniforms and Yaqui fighters. Villa reportedly attacked Parriull but was repulsed with losses, while Ignacio Garciaques pursues rebel forces. The French library noting 72000 books on the French Revolution is also mentioned.
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Mexico City
Senacio Pontius
United States
Gil Chorras
Carrinan
Tampico Tolly
Rodolfo Herrero
Carranza
Carringa
Cerie
Republic
Rudilfo de la Horta
Iminesa
Huerta
Texas
Mexico
Carrie
Felix Diaz
Ven. Crux
Tirat
Ghregon
G O P Women Seek Committee Places
Republican women sought admission to the national committee and pledged to present demands at a Sunday caucus led by Miss Mary Garrett Hay. A sub committee will meet Monday to decide on membership rules and state by state decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Committee
Mies Blas
HOUSE FOR REPEAL OF WAR TIME LAWS
Washington June war time legislation except the Lever canlon and trading with the enemy would be repealed immediately by the House on recommendation of the Judiciary committee. The resolution now moves to the senate where action is expected. Presidential veto or approval could affect prohibition law. If war time measures fall, sale of 2.75 per cent bonds would take effect in New York and New Jersey unless federal prohibition blocks these bills.
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Washington
Wadypter
Uxluy
House
New York
New Jersey
Moanasiun Aldermen Deny Play Area Petition
Chicago June 4 The Moanasiun aldermen rejected a petition by 100 residents to prohibit children from playing in suburb parks. They said that happiness for children comes before other concerns in the issue.
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Chicago
Moanasiun
Duburh
Revueitea Wav
Auburbh
Cummings to Shape Wilson Ideas at Democratic Convention
Washington June 1 The keynote speech by Homer Cummings for the Democratic National Convention will embody President Wilson’s ideas and the party platform. Cummings met with the president at the White House for an hour to discuss the keynote and treaty ratification without reservations. He heads to San Francisco tomorrow to attend the convention and expects unity on the administration’s treaty stance.
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Waashngton
Homer
Sunminns
Party'n Wellone
Cummings
White House
San Francisco
Suh
Cummings Mill
Virgins Democrats
Cummingdanil
Lomler
Alfe
Princival Davies
E Tale Millike
Hininess
Gincuss
Wilton Nila
Policy shifts in Ireland amid new British plans
London officials outline a forceful, combative policy for Ireland as the home rule bill becomes law. Key figures including Lord Wrench and General Macready discuss reorganization of Irish affairs and preparations for swift action if unrest arises, signaling a stringent approach to suppress rebellion and solidify control.
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London
Jane
Lord Wrench
Lamar Greenwood
Ereland
Macready
Trish
Uume
Muerendy
Cheahwood
Vanderlip Party Returns From Japan in Diplomatic Tour
June 1 report notes the Lamont Vandoriin Pept of Lonaknane ard oihwewtom reluryed from Asia, planning travel to New York for ties and devotions. The party, led by Thoms W. Lamont, praises Japan’s actions, while Vanderlip and associates discuss aims to improve human welfare and wartime strategy with broader orient relations.
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Ban Wrendeod
Lonaknane
San Bionic
Sivan
Thoms W. Lamont
Monga & Wosipany
Mayne Realient
Biehly
Japan
A. Viandersip
Orient
D'Annunzo Shells Town in Italian Army Offensive
Reports say D'Annunzio forces shelled a town as Italian troops Advance. Witnesses describe casualties and smoke, with government lines claiming success along the frontline near a port city. May day timelines and military communications reference a contested engagement and a claimed breakthrough.
Chevrolet Wing 500 Mile Race At Speedway World
Chaos at Indianapolis in a 500 mile race. De Palma leads early but Renault and Chevrolet drivers clash for the top prize. The winner, Chevrolet, claims $20,000 plus lap prizes as De Palma’s speed record remains intact. A runaway crowd and a surprise rabbit finish capped a dramatic day.
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Speedway
Iodianapolis
Maythauton Chevrolet
Indianapolia
Wis
Hilo
Ah Miles van Kenwir Hive
Rene Thoms
Pario
Collows
Tommy Milton
Indianapolis
Duesenberg
Jimi Murphy
Low Anehes
Duesenbers
Ralph’ de Palma
New York
Hihidie Tfourne
Chiesgo
Duesenhers
Abet
Jeane Chassene
Paris
Art Wicin
Detroit
Frontense
Elphith
Ralph Mulfort
Chevrolet
Indianapolis Motor Spolwagy
de Palma
Whimer
de Palm
Chevarlet
America
de Malma
Joe Rever
Sheet Trainel
Honey Thomas
Newco
le Malm
Porifien
Doreedevil
French Soldiers Allegedly Shoot U S Lecturer in Beuthen
Berlin reports General Leoud to lead an investigation into the claimed shooting of Arnold Heinie, an American lecturer, by French soldiers in Beuthen Upper Silesia. US officials had been touring and delivering lectures. the motives remain unclear amid conflicting accounts.
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Berlin
Sune
Leoud
Upper Silesia
Arnold Heinie
Beuthen
Hole
United States
Therminne
Dip Houthen
U S Women Delegates Prepare for Paris Meeting
United States women delegates and alternates head to Geneva with the American representation at the international alliance gathering. The party plans to depart in June for the conference, aiming to strengthen the U.S. presence and influence in negotiations.
Senate Debate on Bonus Seen in Poll
Fragmentary report suggests the senate resists a bonus policy, with voter sentiment indicated by a poll. Ambiguous names and locations are present in the garbled text. Further clarity would identify the exact individuals and institutions involved.
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U. S
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Kanene
le Bweke Nti
Acton
Iowa
Boy
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Minn
Astie Rock
Here
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Imperiul Valley
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Amalgamated Clothing
VW Ore of America
Howton
Kant Weel
Bimloming
Ion Sane
Erin
Francisco Villa
Villa
State Department
Wats
Parriul
Garrilion
Ignacio Gariqjues
Chilushua
Chihusahua
Jimune
Hos Deeg
Choise City
Miss Hay
Lower Branch
Wilson
Fried
Lord French
Gust
Vanderlip
Ays Venderlip
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Alvin
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