Favorite Sons Impose Roadblock to Roosevelt in Tilt for Delegates
Washington May 18 The Republican scramble to line up delegates shows a favorite sons strategy forming to head off Roosevelt and Hughes. Reports say Weeks Burton Fairbanks and Sherman lead an alliance, with efforts to draw Cummins and Root into the plan. Taft backs Hughes while Cummins and Kenyon drew interest for VP roles, signaling potential deadlock and a new ticket dynamic.
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Washington, D. C
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Burton
Fairbanks
Sherman
Cummins
Hughes
Taft
Old Guard
Latin States Will Develop Factories
New York May 1. Central and South American shippers seek U.S. machinery to convert raw exports into finished goods. Contracts include shoe factories for Colombia, wire for fencing in Brazil, tinware making, nails in Argentina, and a rope factory. The Pan American trade group reports direct buying, cash terms, and nearly $600,000 in gold coin transactions since January.
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New York
United States
Central
South America
Robert Lee Dunn
All-American Association
Dunn
Colombia
Brazil
Philadelphia
Argentine
Argentina
Central America
Rublee Nomination Reopened Battle in Senate
Washington May 17 The administration drives to revive the rejection of George Rublee to the Federal Trade Commission gains pace in the Senate. Chairman Davies of the FTC and Senator Hollis, who led the Rublee opposition, confer with Democrats who opposed Klin cabinet members as allies mobilize.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
George Rublee
Federal Trade Commission
Davies
Hollis
Rublee
Klin
Asquith Sworn In as Irish Privy Council Member
London May 17 Premier Asquith was sworn in as a member of the Irish Privy Council at Dublin this afternoon. The move marks the first time an English prime minister holds a seat on the Irish body and signals a greater role in governing Ireland and shaping the executive policy to be pursued.
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London
Asquith
Iriah Privy Council
Dublin
Mkely
Ireland
Mine Layer Grounds In Storm Off Nantucket Sound
The United States cruiser San Francisco, serving as a mine laying ship, ran aground on a shoal in Nantucket Sound for several hours. Eight crewmen reportedly lost a whaleboat but later the vessel refloated with no major damage. Uncertain reports said men were missing. Commanded by Reginald R. Belknap, she was en route to Newport, R. I. when aground. Coast guard cutters Acushnet and Gresham and battleship New Hampshire aided.
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Boston
Lean Francisco
Nantucket Sound
San Francisco
Charlestown Navy Yard
Newport
R. 1
Reginald R. Belknap
New Hampshire
Coast Guard
Acushnet
Gresham
Casement and Bailey Brought to Higher Court for Treason
London May 18 Sir Roger Casement and Daniel J Bailey were committed for trial today for high treason. Cross examination touched Bailey’s attempted disclosure to police and a claim of having important information to keep police busy. A Russian colonel linked a court rifle to a 1915 Poula works origin though ammo was German made. Prosecution then cited a German war staff style map seized with Casement and companions northern Germany.
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London
Roger Casement
Daniel J. Bailey
Carter
Royal Irish Constabulary
Bailey
Nicholas Belalew
Attack on nitrate plant delays bill in Senate
Washington May 17 Attacks on the nitrate plant provision in the army bill delay adoption of the conferees report in the Senate Senator Hardwick denounced the provision as socialistic and paternal Lodge attacked army size reductions warning that coast defenses are neglected Newlands urged rejecting the report while Smith called for war department inquiry into a Columbus New Mexico raid Fall supported questioning the department and noted plans to speak on the matter
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Senate
Hardwick
Georgia
Lodge
Atlantic
Maine
Fortress
Monroe
Coast Artillery
Pacific
Mexico
Congress
Muscle Shoals
Newlands
Smith
Michigan
War Department
Columbus
N. M
Fall
Marchand of Fashoda fame killed in action
Brigadier General Marchand, famed for Fashoda, has been killed. He led the French force that occupied Fashoda on the White Nile in 1898 and later refused to withdraw without orders. A diplomatic uproar followed between France and Great Britain over the mission.
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Marchand
Fashoda Fame
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Paria
Congo
Faehoda
White Nile
Upper Sudan
Kitchenersa
Omdurman
Kitchener
Pashoda
France
Great Britain
Bernstorff Meets Polk in Washington on Dye Export Talks
In Washington on May 17 Count von Bernstorf met with Counselor Folk of the State Department to discuss Germany’s permitted dye exports and other routine commercial relations. The dialogue focused on various aspects of the dyestuffs export agreement and related trade matters between Germany and the United States.
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Bernstorff
Polk
Washington, D. C
Count von Bernplorff
State Department
Germany
Will Make Five Billions in Gold Forget Formula
Philadelphia May 18 The plan to fabricate 5,000,000,000 in gold bullion at a cost of about 10 cents per dollar is proposed by Rudolph M Hunter head of the United States Assay Bullion company. The project aims to relieve gold scarcity by minting base metal into coin for J P Morgan & Co and then to conceal the process forever. Hunter, a noted inventor and scientist, boasts patents in electric railways and transmission systems and comments on his alchemy claim with a guarded stance on the technique.
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Philadelphia
Rudolph M. Hunter
J. P. Morgan & Co
Hunter
United States Assay & Bullion Company
Rudolph Hunter
United States
Pri
Russians menace Turks from rear in Mesopotamia
Petrograd reports Russian forces pushing north from Urmia toward Mosul on the Tigris. One group has crossed the border and nears Jezghreb bin Omar, while another stands at Khanikin ready to strike Pangdad. The two-pronged advance threatens six to seven Turkish divisions and may loosen British defenses as Russian wins shift campaign fortunes.
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Petrograd
London
Urmiah
Mosul
Assyria
Tigris
Rivandoura
Mesopotamia
Bagdad
Euphrates
Jezghreb-ibn-Omar
Diarbekr
Khanikin
Pangdad
French report: German grenade attack near Deadman hill fails
Paris reports a German assault with grenades last night on French positions near Deadman hill failed. The official French report cites the action as unsuccessful with no details on casualties or counteractions.
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Paris
Deadman Hill
Germans Confident Food Will Hold Out
Berlin reports a planned special department for regulating food supplies as the shortage stretches cities. The Interior Ministry now shares burdens, with a ministrylike director overseeing policy. Germans show patient resolve amid a season with poor harvests, rye and oats scarce, and experts optimistic about the future.
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Berlin
London
Nde
Anppercs
Germany
SEEKING COMPROMISE ON IRISH QUESTION
London May 17 Premier Asquith works in Ireland for a solution while efforts continue across the Irish Sea to unite Ulster leader Sir Edward Carson and nationalist John Redmond. No negotiations yet, but unionists and home rule supporters signal openness to a compromise.
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London
Asquith
Ireland
Irish Sea
Sir Edward Carson
John Redmond
Steamer Bombardment Kills One American
London reports the American embassy confirming that Lyle Martini Mancini, a Roswell, New Mexico wireless expert, drowned when the steamship Batavier V was blown up. Two other Americans aboard were saved.
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London
Lyle Martini Mancini
Batavier V
Mancini
Roswell
S. M
Mexican suspects in Crockett rancher slaying pursued
Ran Angelo Texas May 17. A man continues to pursue two Mexicans who yesterday killed Jarvia Harp a Crockett county rancher. Harp’s body was found near his home after a quarrel with the assailants when they stopped at his ranch and shot him.
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Ran Angelo
Tex
Joanne
Jarvia Harp
Crockett County
Horges
Harp
Fragmentary item from historical paper
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Wilson May Make Peace Move Soon
Washington May 17 renewed talk of peace surrounds President Wilson as observers say he may issue an important peace move soon. The pope’s message expressing hope for avoiding war has been discussed, with the president’s reply aimed at keeping the United States out of war while preserving national honor. No public disclosure of communications is planned.
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Washington
Germany
White House
Europe
United States
Crew
Berlin
Emperor William
Wilson
Brumbaugh Loses Fight as Penrose Wins in Pa Primary
Philadelphia coverage centers on a bitter party leadership battle in Pennsylvania where United States Senator Myles Penrose defeats Governor Brumbaugh. State Senator Charles A. Snyder leads Penrose camp for auditor general, with Ambler a Brumbaugh stand-in. Delegates to the Republican national convention lean Penrose, while Ford and Roosevelt polls attract votes. rapid transit funding bills win approval.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
United States
Myles Penrose
Brumbaugh
Auditor General
Charles A. Snyder
Penrose
Brumbauwrth
Smit
Philadelghia
Brumbaugh Canates
Minimel
Wren
Hindu Troops Rebel Against Australians
Berlin reports a mutiny by Hindu troops in Beypt during the recent year with refusals to obey and clashes with Australian officers, causing numerous casualties as described by the Neue Zur teher Zeitung via the Over seas News new.
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Berlin
Bayville
Beypt
Neue Zurteher Zeitung
New
Aaid
Suez Canal
Hinds
Mine hits ship bearing three Americans
A damaged vessel carrying three Americans was torpedoed by a submarine near France. The Canadian liner Brotha reported the attack, with Lloyds dispatches stating the crew were injured and the ship hit Friday, with the American survivors and authorities confirming the incident.
Unclear OCR Summary of Incomplete Historical Note
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Thave
Wane
Cardus
Grout Benadt
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Waiten
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Austrian Vessel Dubrovnik Sunk Without Warning Protest Grows
Vienna lodges protest to Allied and neutral powers over the sinking of the Austrian passenger steamer Dubrovnik and other vessels. The note cites two torpedoes fired without warning, with 19 on board including women and children, several recovered, and four sailors and four passengers missing.
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Berlin
Dubrovnik
Vienna
Adriatic
Stefani
Foreign Ministry
Electra
262 Candidates for Bishop None Chosen
Burntown Springs May 14 Balloting for seven new bishops at the Methodist general conference continued. None achieved the two thirds vote on the first ballot. Leading candidate Rev Dr Thomas Nicholson secretary of the board of election with 412 votes. Other leaders include Charles Mitchell 837 Matt Hughes 898 Franklin Hamilton 210, A W Scotland 120, Herbert Welch 149, J Tipple 285, Charles Locke 227, William Oiham 199, Joel Stina 78, Willam Crawford 164, Jacobsen 46, NM Jones 110, Mirney 111.
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Burntown Springs
Methodist Church
Thomas Nicholson
Board of Elecition
Charles US Mitchell
Chicago
Matt 8 Hughes
Pasadent
Cal
Franklin Mamilton
Armerican University
Washington
A.W. Scotland
Reattle
Herbert Welch
Ohio Venleyan University
J. Tipnle
Proatdert
Drew Theological Seminary
Charler B. Locke
Los Angeles
William Oiham
Board of Foreign Missions
Joel
Mrs McVeagh Dies in Washington After Long Illness
Mrs McVeagh, wife of the secretary of the treasury, died at her home in Washington today after a long illness. She was formerly Miss Filmy Horos of Chicago before her marriage. The death comes as Franklin McVeagh mourns the loss of his wife.
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McVeagh
Washington, DC
May Tie-Ales Franklin McVeagh
Turner
the Treasury
Hes
Navy battle off Belgium coast yesterday ends with no casualties
London May 18 A novel engagement occurred yesterday off the Meleian coast between British destroyers monitors and German destroyers. After a short exchange the enemy withdrew to their ports. Our force sustained no casualties.
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London
Melegian
Rescue of Captives by American Troops in Border Action
Marathon Texas May 18 report that Major Langhorne and cavalry surrounded Big Bend bandits 125 miles from the border. six killed seven captured. Captured Americans J Deemer and Monroe Payne rescued alive after residents refused bandits orders to kill them. Troops pushed toward bandits, no federal forces seen, residents reportedly friendly, forage scarce, efforts to forward hay and grain for horses ongoing.
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Marathon
Tex
Boquillas
Bald
Kanghorne
Big Bend
Langhorne
Monroe Payne
Green Springs
Cald
San Antonio
J. Deemer
Glenn Springs
Boguilias
Funston
Frederick Sibley
Lanchorne
Elpino
Sibley
Queen Helena and Princesses Escape Austrian Air Raid
Rome May 17 Queen Helena and Princesses Jolanda and Mafalda had a narrow escape when Austrian air raiders attacked the train they traveled on toward Venice. Bombs exploded nearby but caused no direct hits as the train passed under searchlights and darkness, with telegraph wires damaged. The Royal party was escorted by King Victor Emmanuel in a motor car to a station along the Udine Venice line before boarding for Rome.
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Rome
Helena
Jolanda
Mafalda
Venice
Victor Emmanuel
Helens
Udine
Padua
Would Limit Cost Of All Elections Would Limit Cost Of All Elections
Washington May 17 The Owen bill to amend the corrupt practices act was reported by the Senate elections committee with amendments increasing the aggregate disbursements for presidential elections to 400 000 and capping total disbursements per candidate at 59 000 for president and 25 000 for vice president. It sets a 5000 limit for Senate candidates and 2500 for House candidates with individual responsibility and consent required for any disbursement by a committee. The bill also extends to individual contributors and requires receipts and disbursements to be filed 10 days before and after primaries or elections. Only travel, subsistence, naming fees, clerical hires, telegraph and telephone tolls, printing, advertising, and hall rent are permitted.
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Washington
Senate Elections Committee
Senate
House
Halle
Details of Program at Chicago for Republican Convention
Chicago May 17 Details of the official program for the first two days of the Republican national convention opening June 17 were announced by Republican National Committee officials. June 7 calls to order by Hilles with Warren G Harding named temporary chairman. June 8 credentials and permanent organization and rules sessions. after preliminaries, nomination of president and vice president and adoption of the platform. Traffic around the coliseum to be stopped with noiseless paving for the event.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Orter Dy
Charles D. Hilles
James Th. Rennetts
Hilles
Warren G Harding
Ohio
Namine
Neailly
Ney
Healy
Five Regiments Set to Train at Plattsburg Camp
New York May 1. Recruited to form five regiments of infantry for war strength have enrolled for the summer military training camp at Plattsburg New York. Enlistments total 5405. Officers of the Military Training Camp Association say applications come from the south and west of the Mississippi River Alaska Dakota and Porto Rico.
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New York
Piittaburg
N. Y
Military Trainies Comoe Association
Mississippi River
Alaska
Dunana
Porto Rico
Infant's Body Found by Mitchell Fisherman
A drowning of an infant boy is reported near Mitchell in Sioux Palle County. The body was found last night in a large steel container, likely tossed into the creek days earlier. A reward is offered for evidence leading to the rest of the crime and suspect(s).
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Avownina
Pitwatee Creel
Neoe Mitchell
Mexicans Gain Respect for American Soldiers
May 17 Namiquipa Chihuahua reports American residents confirm Pershing’s relief of tensions as natives show renewed respect for U S troops after the Djos Asules fight. Americans in the area would consider leaving Mexico if the expedition ends due to feared native uprisings and warnings from Villa’s forces.
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Namiquipa
Chihuahua
Columbus
N. MI
J. J. Pershing
United States
Mexico
Villa
Washington Relieved by Carranza Attitude
Washington reports genuine relief over Mexico situation after Carranza government signals non intervention. Secretary Baker conveyed to Wilson administration that the punitive expedition would not be pursued, easing resentments and calming border tensions. In Mercedes Texas bandits raided Sewell stock farm, taking stock and saddles. authorities hunt raiders from south of the Rio Grande.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Taker
Corranga
United States
General Scott
Wmy
Beeretter Baker
Fl Paso
Obregon
Mercedes
Tex
John Pr. Sewell
Rio Grande
Donna
Italians Captured by Austrians in Major Front Advance
Florin May 17 by wire to Bayville reports a bold Austrian push on the Hatin front with several positions seized. More than 6,000 Italian troops were captured along with 14 cannon and 17 machine guns in the advance.
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Florin
Wirelom
Bayville
Hatin Front
Vienne Saga
Cross Country Flight Entries For Transcontinental Jergyland
Aviators and manufacturers respond to Aero Club of America invitation to participate in a transcontinental trophy flight bearing a $100,000 prize. The club has received ten entries for the September 2 event in York May Vi and surrounding preparations begin promptly.
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York
Aero Club of America
Camelles Ose
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