Monoplane Accident Kills War Minister in Paris
May 21 22 Paris reports a fatal monoplane crash at Issy Les Molineux during a Paris to Madrid start. Minister of War Henri Berteaux died in the wreck, Premier Antoine Monis and other dignitaries were injured as the crowd watched the event. M Train and passenger Bourair were unharmed as the plane collided with the group.
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Madrid
Antoine Monis
M. Train
Issy Les Dules Molineux
Bertaux
Jennier Monis
France
Henri Maurice Berteaux
Issy Les Molineux
M. Beaumont
M. Gibert
Wiffel
Train
Taft running mate a insurgent senator candidate in 1912
Washington May 22 Friends of President Taft discuss making Senator Albert B Cummins of Iowa Tafts running mate in the 1912 campaign. Tafts circle includes Lodge and Crane of Massachusetts who push for renomination and consider Cummins despite uncertain sentiment from Cummins himself. The Taft campaign began in earnest last September with pledges to fulfill conditions and efforts to reshuffle Ballinger affair attributed to William Loeb Jr.
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Taft
Washington
Albert Bb. Cummins
Iowa
Lodge and
Crane
Massachusetts
Cummins
Cummnnins
Ballinger
William Loeb, Jr
Loeb
Mayor Gibbs and Bilbo Fight in Yazoo City Cane Incident
In Yazoo City Mississippi May 22 Mayor W D Gibbs a 23 year recipient of a cane for public service confronted Senator Theodore Bilbo over accusations of being a renegade Confederate. After two blows the men fought with fists until bystanders intervened. Gibbs claimed no politics were involved and Bilbo declined to fight on the ground.
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Yazoo City
Miss
Jackson
W. D. Gibbs
Theodore G. Bilbo
Gibbs
Bilbo
Sentinel
Republicans seek Taft renomination amid factional calm
The 1912 campaign scene shows Taft allies aiming to seal the nomination while placating the progressive wing. Roosevelt reportedly will not attend the national convention and desires to be left alone as missionaries report favorable southern and other region feedback.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Blood Runs In Streets As Forces Clash In Mexico
Scattered reports detail violent confrontations between Chinese laborers and Mexican revolutionary factions. Affected workers face massacre like conditions, with claims of mutiple casualties and heavy fighting amid ongoing unrest.
Johnny Michel for Governor Named by Observer
The Observer, praising John T. Michel, endorses his candidacy for Louisiana governor, lauding his twelve years as Secretary of State and denouncing the ring accusation. He argues Michel is a man of action, trusted by friends across parishes, and worthy of the highest executive office.
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John T. Michel
Louisiana
Michel
Observer
Johnny
Ture
Johnny’ Michel
Johnny Michel
Color Question Renewed At Cornell After Student Arrests
In Ithaca New York May 22 1930 color questions flare at Cornell after two white students James J Roberts and W Elting are arrested by Special Officer Levi Spaulding a Black police officer. The case adjourned for a week prompts protests to professors proctor and undergraduate leaders as tensions rise over alleged discrimination against Black coeds and authority actions.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
James J. Roberts
Michel Will Resign From Secretary of State Post
New Orleans May 22 It was learned at Michel headquarters that John T Michel candidate for governor plans two major tours through North and Southwest Louisiana with dates to be set soon. Support from country parishes continues with Claiborne Morehouse Richland Ouachita and Terrebonne among those heard from. A resignation from the secretary of state post is expected to be announced soon and Michel has notified Governor Sanders of his intent to resign.
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Hennen
John T. Michel
Michel
Sanders
Wisconsin Erects 100000 Dollar Vicksburg Monument
The Wisconsin State erects a $100 000 monument in the Vicksburg National Military Park and dedicates it on the forty eighth anniversary of Grant's assault. Gov. P E McGovern leads a state party and Civil War veterans in the ceremonies. The seven hundred foot tall column features Winnsboro granite and bronze groups of infantry and cavalry with a bronze Old Abe eagle.
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G. W. Bird
Monument Commission
Gov. McGovern
Wisconsin
Frederick D. Grant
Jenkins Lloyd Jones
Chicago
Vicksburg
Abe
Eighth Wisconsin
Information on Likely Successor Emerges
The article notes that information has been gained regarding who is most likely to succeed the current officeholder. The naming of a probable successor has not been confirmed publicly, but speculation centers on a prominent local figure with strong ties to the community and political circles.
Ledoux C Smith Announces Candidacy for Treasurer
Hon Ledoux C Smith a former state treasurer from 1900 to 1904 announces his candidacy for treasurer in the upcoming Democratic primary. He says he will vote for Gov John T Michel, a man he has closely supported for eight years, with four years of acquaintance.
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Ledoux BE. Smith
Alexandria
Ledoux C. Smith
Friends
John T. Michel
Five Aces in One Deck and Chinese Tragedy Mentioned
At Torreon a clash between Mexican Rebels and Chinese workers killed 224 Chinese, including Wah's men. Wah, hotel proprietor in Ciudad Porfirio Diaz near Eagle Pass, seeks protection from Chinese ministers in Washington and Mexico City. In Jacksonville the Southern Baptist convention closes its session with a push to shift liquor control from the Interstate Commerce Commission to state governments amid Prohibition lobbying.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Sam Wah
International Hotel
Ciudad Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Foon Chuck
Torreon
Wah
Washington
Mexico City
Lovering
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Try
Five Aces Trigger Miner Quarrel in Kansas Killing Three
In Kittaning Kansas on May 22 a quarrel among miners followed a dispute over five aces found in a deck. Dick Sendrio was accused of cheating and was beaten then returned fire wounding four, including his brother who died. Sendrio escaped.
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Kittaning
Kans
Dick Sendrio
Sendrio
Attack on Taft in Senate over Canadian reciprocity bill
Senator Nelson of Minnesota attacked President Taft before the Senate finance committee claiming the constitution makes the Senate part of treaty making. He said the Senate should amend the Canadian reciprocity bill and offered several amendments.
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Washington
Nelson
Minnesota
Taft
Senate
Senators Move to Probe Lorimer Seat Contention
Democratic senators will seek an immediate investigation by the Privileges and Elections committee into renewed charges that Senator Lorimer of Illinois is not entitled to his seat. The move follows a decision made at this morning's meeting as Senator La Follette prepares to call up his resolution of inquiry later today.
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Lorimer
Washington
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Illinois
la Follette
Seven Years of Panama Canal Progress Reported
Washington reports seven years of American canal work with 138 million cubic yards removed from the path and 44 million left to excavate. Concrete in the locks is over half done as lock gates take shape, and 70 percent of Gatun Dam filling is finished. Gate leaves stand 65 feet long and up to 82 feet high, while 22 slides in Culebra Cut pose a new challenge but will not delay completion.
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Washington
Sam
Panama
Gatum
Culebra
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