Wilson Calls Special Session to Tackle Urgent Appropriations
President Wilson issued a May 19 1919 special session call to address annual appropriation bills that failed at the last session. Secretary Glass influenced the date to allow quick organization and passage of key measures before the peace treaty. Senate and House Republicans plan conferences May 14 17 to perfect leadership and organization ahead of the session.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Tumulty
White House
Glass
Congress of the
United States
Woodrow
United States of America
District of Columbia
Woodrow Wilson
Robert Lansing
France
Senate
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Representative Mondell
Victory Loan Plane Falls In Savannah River Tragedy
Augusta Georgia May 8 gunner Richie of the Charleston navy yard drowned and pilot Whelan seriously injured when a navy hydroplane distributing Victory loan literature struck a tree and fell into the Savannah river Machinist Rodgers escaped unhurt. Houston May 8 Lieut H Mackey of Cleveland and Lieut J P Haddock of San Diego were killed near Deer Park when their airplane crashed with no witnesses to the accident.
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Augusta
Richie
Charleston Navy Yard
Whelan
Savannah River
Here
Rodgers
Houston
Tex
H. ©. Mackey
Cleveland
J. P
Moonshiner Battle Kills Two In Oklahoma County
Fort Worth report says Will Miller and William Mays, special agents of the department of justice, were killed in a clash described as a battle with moon shiners in McCurtain County Oklahoma.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Will Miller
Department of Justice
William Mays
McCurtain’ County
Oklahoma
Allied Troops Take Mesalsknaya Near Murmansk Front
Allied forces advancing along the Murmansk railway captured Mesalsknaya, 26 miles south of Urosozero, as Bolshevik resistance stiffened. The war office adds the push continues southward with strong enemy defense reported.
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London
Murmansk
Mesalsknaya
Urosozero
War Office
Hostages Slain by Reds in Munich Executions
In Munich three hostages executed by communists were identified none of the others could be recognized. One victim was Prince Albert of Thurn and Taxis.
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Paris
Munich
Prince Albert of
Thurn and Taxis
Uphold Ban on Berger's Papers by Court of Appeals
Washington May 7 Postmaster General Burleson’s move to exclude certain copies of the Milwaukee Leader, edited by Victor Berger, from the mails was sustained by the court of appeals.
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Berger
Washington
Burleson
Milwaukee Leader
Victor Berger
Court of Appeals
Anti American Campaign Intensifies in Japanese Press
Tokyo reports an aggressive anti American press campaign as leading journals inflame public sentiment against the United States amid fears over U S influence in international affairs. Mass protests near the American embassy are planned but police blocked action.
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Tokyo
Empire
America
United States
Pacific
Japan
Hochi Shimbun
Yorodzu Choho
Kaiser
Wilson
China
Peking
Shantung
Kokuminto Party
Osaka
League of Nations
Far East
Celebrate at Munich Victory Sparks Outpouring
In Munich on May 7 crowds cheered the victory over the Soviet government. People welcomed passing troops with refreshments while captured Spartacists were jeered. Patriotism filled streets as bands played outside the palace and 800 Austrians who aided German troops were hailed.
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Munich
Moehl
Bavarian War Ministry
Bamberg
Red Nonsense Parade Ends in Gary Street Brawl
In Gary Indiana on May 6 a crowd of about seven thousand anarchists gathered to stage a parade but instead fought a street battle. Police soldiers and Gary citizens intervened, arresting 40 rioters while 6,960 anarchists fled. many were beaten and sought liniments and bandages.
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Gary
Ind
Belgium to Seek U S Loan Amid War Strife
Brussels reports the Belgian government will request an immediate 500 million dollar loan from U S allied powers. Minister Jaspar warns the nation cannot endure without aid and that indemnities from Germany will back the loan, though full indemnity may take years.
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Brussels
United States
M. Jaspar
Belgium
Two Naval Flyers Killed in Collision at Rockaway Air Station
New York reports two naval aviators Ensign Adams and Chief Machinist’s Mate Corey died when their naval scout plane struck the top of a hundred foot high hydrogen tank at Rockaway Beach naval air station. The accident occurred during routine flight operation.
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New York
Adams
Corey
Rockaway Beach Naval Air Station
Thirty third Division Arrives at Brest
The Thirty third Division headquarters and the 108th sanitary train arrived at Brest in May bringing fresh units to the front.
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Brest
President Wilson Eases Civil Service Exams for Veterans
An executive order from Paris directs the civil service commission to exempt soldiers sailors and marines from physical tests for any civil service position. The move shields veterans from standard fitness requirements previously applied to applicants.
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Alds
Washington
Wilson
Paris
Civil Service Commission
Giant Farman Goliath Climbs to 5100 Meters With 25 Passengers
The Paris Brussels air service on the Farman Goliath reached 5,100 meters, about 16,732 feet, during a nighttime flight that carried 25 passengers.
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Paris
Farman
Goliath
Brussels
Farmer John Greber Kills Mother and Sister Then Shoots Self
John Greber, a farmer near White Deer Texas, shot and killed his mother and a younger sister, wounded an elder sister likely fatally and then killed himself. He is expected to die.
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Amarillo
Tex
John Greber
White Deer
Negro Wounds 12 in Battle at Plano
A gun battle in Plano Texas left twelve people wounded two possibly fatally as a negro ran amuck, barricading himself in a house and exchanging shots with officers and residents.
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Plano
Tex
Troops Sail for Germany Amid Occupation Relief Effort
New York May 7 first contingent of 1000 men from 50 000 troops volunteering to relieve an equal number of doughboys with the American army of occupation in Germany sailed for Europe on the transport Agamemnon, announced by army embarkation authorities at Hoboken. Poles Shoot Envoy of Reds Copenhagen May 9 Polish forces captured Vilna and shot former Russian Bolshevik ambassador Adolph Joffe, according to Polish newspapers received here.
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New York
Germany
Europe
Hoboken
Copenhagen
Vilna
Adolph Joffe
Berlin
New Governor for Canada May Be Offered to Earl of Athlone
London reports the Duke of Devonshire will retire as governor general of Canada and the Mail states the post may go to the Earl of Athlone brother of Queen Mary.
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Canada
London
Duke of Devonshire
Earl of Athlone
Queen Mary
Board approves compulsory military service in Wichita high schools
Wichita Kansas May 8 the board of education voted to establish the compulsory military service system in the city high schools. The action is described as the first of its kind in the middle West.
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Wichita, Kan
Wichita
Board of Education
Middle West
National Guard Camps Sold for 548000 by War Department
The War Department announced sale of eight National Guard camps and four miscellaneous camps for 548000 dollars in Washington. Bidders assumed all damage claims against the government.
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Washington
National Guard
War Department
British troops break up Athlone forbidden meeting
London reports British soldiers charged a forbidden Athlone meeting with bayonets wounding several. Armored cars occupied the town as Laurence Ginnell attempted to speak. In Dublin Michael J. Ryan and Edward F. Dunne arrived amid large crowds and led a procession to address self determination and republican government for Ireland. Sinn Fein leaders spoke as the demonstration ended near midnight.
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London
Athlone
Ireland
Laurence Ginnell
Westmeath
Dublin
Michael J. Ryan
Philadelphia
Edward F. Dunne
Illinois
United States
Belfast
Sinn Fein
High Court Hears Protests on Federal Control of Rail and Wire
The Supreme Court heard arguments on federal authority to intervene in intrastate freight and passenger rates and tolls under joint resolutions and proclamations. Cases from five states were argued, with broader actions in about twenty five states, and final decisions may come before next month's adjournment.
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Washington
Supreme Court
North Dakota
South Dakota
Kansas
Illinois
Massachusetts
Noske's Men Occupy Munich After Large Battle
Berlin reports occupation complete with 150 killed 900 wounded total 1050. Police states 5000 arrests made as Noske's government consolidates control after the Sunday clash. Costa Rica rebels name Julio Acosta provisional president and seek regional recognition from Central American republics in Managua.
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Berlin
Munich
Noske
Costa Rica
Managua
Nicaragua
Julio Acosta
Bolsheviki Attack Vilna Reported by Kovno Dispatch
A Kovno dispatch received in Berlin says Bolshevik forces have begun an attack on Vilna capital of Lithuania which had been captured weeks earlier by the Poles.
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Vilna
London
Lithuania
Kovno
Berlin
Theater Fire Destroys Brest Venue After Rehearsal
The principal theater in Brest burned down despite efforts by American firemen. The fire began during a rehearsal and several people were injured while rescuing performers.
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Brest Burns
Brest
Robbery at Austin Savings Bank Causes Quick Escape
Four men in U S uniforms armed with army pattern pistols held up the Austin Savings Bank just after it opened for business and escaped with about $3,000 in Chicago on May 7.
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Chicago Bank
Chicago
United States
Austin Savings Bank
Berlin Men Cry At Harsh Peace Terms At Versailles
German delegates at Versailles protested the peace terms as severe and unexpected overturning hopes from press reports. Premier Hughes of Australia called Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau’s attitude an intolerable insult while Clemenceau and Wilson greeted the day with mixed receptions as leaders met to finalize the accord.
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Australia
Count Rantzay
Versailles
London
William A. Hughes
Reuter
Count von Brockdorf-Rantzau
Clemenceau
Wiliam I’. Massey
Newerland
Council of Four
Wilson
M. Clemenceau
Orlando
Lloyd George
Trignon Palace
Paris
Central News
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Leah von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Record winter wheat crop eyed at 900 million bushels
Washington May 10 A department of agriculture May report estimates a winter wheat crop around 900 million bushels setting a new record. The total wheat crop could reach about 1.25 billion bushels with spring wheat contributing roughly 350 million, some not yet seeded.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Million Dollar Baseball Signed by Mathewson Sold at Rally
New York May 10 The greatest price for a baseball was paid when John D Rockefeller bought a sphere autographed by Christ opher Mathewson of the New York Giants for 1 million dollars at a Victory loan rally.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Christopher Mathewson
New York Giants
Major Landis Falls in Plane at Atlantic City Field
Pilot Gardner and Maj. Reed Landis, the second American ace, crash landed during a flight in Atlantic City New Jersey but both occupants escaped injury.
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Major Landis
Atlantic City
N. J
Gardner
Maj
Reed Landis
Eight-Hour Day Adopted for Telegraphers
Charles P. Bruch, general manager of the Postal Telegraph system, announced that starting June 1 the eight-hour workday and time and a half overtime pay have been adopted.
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New York
Charles P. Bruch
Postal Telegraph System
Liquor Dealers Appeal to Wilson Over Dry Order
Atlantic City May 10 The National Liquor Dealers association adopted a protest to President Wilson against enforcement of the July 1 dry executive order in session here.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Wilson
National Liquor Deaslers’ Association
Women Need Swamp-Root Kidney Health Ad
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble without realizing it. Back pain headaches nervousness and loss of ambition can signal kidney disease. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root, a physician's prescription, is offered at drug stores with a sample by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer & Co. Binghamton NY.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Pierce
America
Buffalo
N.Y
Dr. Pierce
Aerial Hunt for Whales in Pacific Expedition
An army lieutenant in a plane armed with a machine gun hunted a whale off the Pacific, spotting the target at four miles out from about a thousand feet. A quick burst ended the chase and a motorboat retrieved the carcass, yielding the hunter a sizable profit.
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Pacific Ocean
Popwar Mechanics Magazine
Kill the Files Now Ad Tops Daily Fly Killer
Ad claims a daily fly killer named Msease will kill thousands and last all season. It cites prices like 1.35 and mentions BOMERS and an address at 150 De Kalb Ave Brooklyn NY with a name Ady.
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Bomers
de Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
N. Y. Ady
Bullet encounters in entanglements on No Man's Land
An English soldier recounts how bullets flew in both directions during a major war battle. Some pierced barbed wire entanglements as they crossed No Man's Land while his unit pushed the Germans back. The fragment blends war memory with unrelated proverbs and odd phrases.
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No Man's Land
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