President Wilson urges Democrats to back Versailles treaty
In a White House telegram to Oregon Democrats President Wilson calls the party to stand for the Versailles treaty and oppose Lodge reservations. He says true Americanism must lead the world, maintain U S leadership, and honor the promises made in war to redeem global peace.
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Socialist party shifts to 1920 campaign strategy
The Socialist party of America enters the presidential race with aggressive messaging aimed at the national convention and broadside attacks from its leading figures as the 1920 campaign begins.
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Daniels Attacks Sims Pro-British Policy Push
Washington May 10 Secretary Daniels launches a vigorous counter offensive against Rear Admiral Sims over pro British policy lines. The exchange signals a sharp policy clash at the war cabinet level as Allied strategy and command views collide.
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Obregon in Control Mexico Quieted Amid Political Turmoil
Gen Obregon tightens grip nationwide as Mexico City falls under rebel authority. Reports say most of the country is in rebel hands with only Yucatan Campeche Chiapas and part of Lower California still unsettled. Carranza reportedly captured near Apizaco Hidalgo with several senior officers killed or wounded. The Liberal Constitutionalist consulate bulletin confirms major gains and lists casualties including Barragan and Aguilar.
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House to Pass Revised Soldiers Bonus Bill Next Week
Washington May 11 The revised soldiers bonus bill will be passed by the house no later than next week says Fordney chair of the ways and means committee Final enactment before the convention recess appears virtually impossible under current indications
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Scaffold Collapse Injures Four Bricklayers on Broad Street
Four bricklayers working on the Strauss building on Broad Street were hurt yesterday when a scaffold collapsed from the top of the structure. R. L. Sneed suffered a fractured arm and leg with chest contusions, R. L. Isom had a broken rib and scalp wounds, M. C. Hutton endured a head injury and ankle sprain, and O. D. Hutton received bruises. All rested easily at Community Hospital.
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No Levy on Sales Is New Bonus Bill
Kingsport's $125,000 school bond issue passed with 64 in favor and no objections amid low turnout. In Washington, Republicans revise the soldier bonus plan removing a 1 percent sales tax, extending other provisions, and delaying cash payments to 1921 while expanding other benefits. The bond issuance plans and school construction were later reviewed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, with bids rejected and work to proceed on force account aiming for occupancy by next September.
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Lodge to Keynote at Republican Convention in Chicago
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge will deliver the keynote at the June 8 Republican national convention in Chicago. The committee named Lodge temporary chairman and suggested Albert Beveridge as permanent chairman to ease Lodge. Other officers chosen include La Fayette Gleason as temporary secretary, Edward Thayer as temporary sergeant-at-arms, Maj. Gen. James A. Ryan as chief doorkeeper, and George Hart as official reporter. Addison G. Proctor attends as guest. Lincoln delegate from 1860 honored attendee.
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Three of Ten Fire Hazards to Remain If Brick Veneered
Fire Marshal ordered eleven Sullivan street and Cherokee street buildings razed as fire hazards. Today three of the ten frame structures will be allowed to stand if owners veneer them with brick. Six months to complete work granted to the remaining seven structures.
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Picture at Strand Friday Features The Little Shepherd Film
John Fox's story The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come adapted for film screens at the Strand Friday night. Jack Pickford stars as the lead, drawing local interest due to Fox's local renown and the story's setting.
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Guy L. Smith Dies at Johnson City Home
Guy L. Smith of Johnson City Tennessee died yesterday afternoon at his Watauga Avenue home after a lingering illness. He was 56 and longtime leader in local business and civic life, former mayor for eight years, and a member of Armbrust and Smith Furniture Company. Survived by his wife and son Guy L. Smith Jr formerly of the Bristol Herald Courier.
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Executive committee postpones convention seat hearings to May
The national executive committee held its regular monthly session and decided to postpone hearing contests for convention seats to May 31 at 9 a.m. Chairman Hays reported the situation showed much improvement and that the plan to begin hearings on May 25 was no longer necessary.
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Appalachia Editor Samuel Haynes Dies in Street
Samuel Haynes editor of the Cumberland Progress collapsed in Appalachia Virginia from heart trouble. A 54 year old native of Scott county he recently moved from Norton and had editorial stints at Gate City Herald Bristol Courier and Cumberland Progress. He leaves a wife and one child with burial planned in Yuma Scott county. He joined Modern Woodmen and Moose Lodge recently and was widely known for his Virginia newspaper work and travel.
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Potter Nominated to Interstate Commerce Commission
Mark Winslow Potter, president of the C C O railroad, was nominated by President Wilson for membership on the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Senate has not acted yet, and Potter would make eleven members under the new transportation act. Potter, 52, rose from brakeman to railroad president and has spent 15 years aiding Appalachian development and Kingsport industry. He is a Democrat and was supported by Senator McKellar. The World calls the nomination excellent and says Senate confirmation would strengthen the commission. No successor named for Potter’s railroad presidency.
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William Dean Howells Dies at Home in New York
Renowned writer and editor William Dean Howells died last night at his residence in New York. The longtime literary figure passed away following his illness, with the death confirmed by United Press.
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Luxuries Tax Take Tops 100 Million A Month In Manhattan
New York May 8 More than 100 million dollars a month is spent on luxuries in Manhattan says William H Edwards collector of internal revenue. He notes rising luxury tax receipts driven by small items like ice cream sodas carrying a penny tax and perfumes cosmetics.
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Emma Goldman Leaves Russia for United States Return
In a Mos cow dated March 18 letter to Dr. Ben L. Reitman of Chicago she expresses longing for America after thirty years away. She says Russia’s wartime devastation and blockade make settlement difficult and that she has not engaged in political work while adjusting.
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