Juarez Revolt Rumor Claims Mora Flees After Midnight
Across the border in El Paso and Agua Prieta reports claim Colonel Agustin Mora, Juarez commander, fled Juarez after midnight amid anticipated revolt. General Villareal says revolution spreads nationwide as Carranza’s steel ring fails. In St Louis, authorities arrest two Mexicans, one identified as ex mayor of Juarez seeking arms for Obregon’s forces.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Agustin Mora
Juarez
Agua Prieta
Mexico
Carranza
Sonora
Mexico City
Antonio J. Villareal
St. Louis
Manuel M. Prieto
Genral Alvaro Obregon
Two Killed in Paris May Day Riots Amid Clash with Guards
Two persons were killed and about 50 wounded as clashes erupted in eastern Paris between Republican Guards, police, and about 2,000 May Day demonstrators. After 3 pm shots were fired and several were hurt, with calm returning by morning as troops guarded terminals. London reported eight million workers took May Day off with no public-service disruptions. In Trans-Baikal, fierce fighting continued near Chita as Kolchak loyalists faced Bolshevik forces, reportedly aided by the Japanese.
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Associated Press
Paris
St. Martin Quarter
London
Great Britain
Trans-Baikal
Vladivostock
Chita
Trans- Baikalia
Admiral Kolchak
Kolchak
Italian decree to ban automobiles amid petrol shortage
London reports a forthcoming royal decree in Italy barring automobile use due to severe petrol shortage and high exchange rates, per Rome newspapers.
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London
Italy
Rome
Dead Letter Sale Brings Odd Lots To Chicago Auction
In Chicago the annual post office dead letter sale drew bidders for 1600 opened packages. A man bought 237 pairs of socks for 11 dollars, a young woman 111 pairs of silk hose for 23, and a bidder paid 12.50 for a gross of silk handkerchiefs. Valuables including watches and jewelry went to several bidders as receipts topped 15000 dollars over two days.
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Associated Press
Chicago
H.C
Recount Ordered in Late Primary for Johnson Wood
Newark May 1 Chief Justice William Gunmimers of the New Jersey Supreme Court signed an order for a statewide recount of the presidential preferential primary vote. The recount begins Monday in five counties where Senator Johnson supporters allege tabulation errors.
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Newark
N. J
William Gunmimers
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Supreme Court Today
Senator Johnson
Wood
Johnson
May Day Observers Prepare for Possible Disorder
Associated Press report from Washington notes the justice department and city authorities were on alert for disruptions by radicals on May Day. No violence was reported as of early today, but officials prepared to act at the first sign of unrest across cities and industrial centers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Department
Chicago Rent Strike Sparks May Day Protests
Thousands of Chicago families joined a rent strike on May Day, refusing to vacate apartments in line with moving orders. The Chicago Tenants Protective League headquarters estimated the turnout and implications of the action.
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Hy Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Tenants Protective League
Wooten Acquitted In Bisbee Deportation Case
Tombstone Arizona May 1 Harry E Wooten charged with kidnapping in connection with the Bisbee deportation was acquitted by the jury late last night The verdict ends the long trial with Wooten freed and leaving the court a closed record.
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Associated Press
Tombstone
Ariz
Harry E. Wooten
Atlantic Fleet Returns Home After Cuba Target Practice
New York May 1 The Atlantic fleet arrived in home waters early today to give 25 000 bluejackets a relaxation from the winter target practice off Cuba Secretary Daniela met the fleet.
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Associated Press
New York
Cuba
Daniela
Rural sociology program to be offered at Iowa State College
Rural sociology will be presented to rural ministers and laymen of thirty denominations at Iowa State College during three weeks starting June 14. States sending delegates include Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Kansas Nebraska and Missouri. Classes cover religious education rural sociology agricultural extension problems and rural education.
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Associated Press
Ames
Iowa State College
Iowa
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Court upholds Lever Act charges against profiteering
Buffalo May 1 Judge John Hazel rules in U S court that Lever food control act provisions against unjust and unreasonable charges are constitutional in alleged profiteering cases.
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Associated Press
Buffalo, N. Y
United States Court Today
John Hazel
Sale tax provision to be discussed by Ways and Means
Washington May 1 The elimination of the sale tax provision of the soldier relief bill will be discussed at next week s Ways and Means Committee meeting. The session call was issued by Chairman Fordney.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Fordney
Japs in Mexico See Postal System Boost Population
Reports from Tokyo indicate rising Japanese presence in Mexico tied to the April 1 restoration of the Japan Mexico postal money order system. Americans will use dollars and cents, with individual orders capped at 160 dollars.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Mexico
Japan
Washington State trapshooting tourney opens in Tacoma
Prominent marksmen from several states competed at the Tacoma Gun Club as the three day Washington State trapshooting tournament opened. The event aims to be one of the most successful of its kind in this region in years.
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Tacoma
Wash
Manitoba Wheat Acreage Near Three Million Acres
Manitoba authorities estimate 3,000,000 acres planted to wheat this year with ten year average yield of 17 bushels per acre. If a normal year, 3,900,000 acres could yield about 51,000,000 bushels. Last year total wheat crop reached 40,975,200 bushels. Manitoba has 8,000,000 acres under cultivation and 20,000,000 arable acres in surveyed areassupported by 51,000 farmers.
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Associated Press
Winnipeg
Mann
Manitoba
Department of Agriculture
Duke of Connaught Turns 70 Amid Widespread Greetings
London on May 1 marked the seventieth birthday of the Duke of Connaught, the last surviving son of Queen Victoria and a beloved royal figure. Canada sent warm felicities recognizing his tenure as Governor General, which earned broad respect across social classes for his service to the Dominion.
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London
Duke of Connaught
Queen Victoria
Canada
Dominion
Laredo National Bank Statement Figures From Depository Records
The document lists assets and liabilities for Laredo National Bank of Laredo Texas including Loans and Discounts 2 056 364 68 United States Bonds 286 196 00 Bond and Securities 624 42 Stock in Federal Reserve Bank 12 000 00 Redemption Fund with U S Treasurer Cash and Exchange 10 000 00 Interest earned not collected and other totals. It shows Liabilities including Capital Stock 200 000 00 Surplus 200 000 00 Undivided Profits net 20 650 38 Unearned Interest 24 410 6 Reserved for Taxes 16 000 00 Circulation 188 300 00 Rediscounts 0 Other Liabilities 0 Deposits 2 984 103 00 Total 2 984 103 00. Names listed include J R Fasnacht A L Vidaurri and M W Brennan.
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United States
Federal Reserve Bank
U.S
Sevay
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