Republicans Probe Reorganization as Progressive GOP Aims To Win Back Support
A Chicago conference of Republican United States senators and leaders discussed forming a national convention to reorganize the party as a “progressive” force. They urged the national committee to convene this year to consider changing representation rules and methods for future conventions to better reflect Republican voters and advance constructive governance.
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Chicago
United States
Republican Railooal Committee
Washington
Albert L Cumaing
Towa
Williamt Ji. Borah
Tans
Herbert S
Berter
Progressive Party
Cumming
Commins
Chiraga
National Républican Committee
Robert Tanie
Massachusetts
Borahs
Wiiney & Keuyon
Lowas
F. James
Michigan
Tames A. Troutman
Kansas
Boral
Hadley
Torale
Borah
Umain
Cummins
Fruit Co Lawyers Deny Breaking Law
Washington, D. C. May hearing on federal antitrust suit against Fruit Company discussed at a Justice Department conference. Attendees included Jam A. Tow lor and William S. Greasy with company attorneys Jaho DB. Stanthfeld and Wilson. Grand jury probe in New York has been ongoing for weeks and is described as near end.
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Washington, D. C
United Bruit Company
Department of Justice
Jam. A. Towlor
William S. Greasy
Jaho DB. Stanthfeld
Wilson
McReynolds
Federal Grand Jury
New York
Veen
Foreigners Assist U S Commission In Europe Task
The American commission studying international agricultural cooperation opened in May with reports from German Hungarian Austrian French and Belgian delegates. Delegates expressed governments support for the U S mission and offered aid toward its goal. A silver loving cup was presented to David Lubin of Sacramento who proposed founding the International Institute of Agriculture. Marquis Rafael Gippelli urged acceptance for the institute and would take the cup for its benefit.
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American Commission For the Study
Simmers
Fronen
Belgium
United States
Europe
American Commission
David Lubla
Sacramento
Cal
Lubir Fret
Italy
Lubin
Rafael Cappolli
Marquia Gippelli
Welf
Institute
Progressive elements push for reform of Republican Party rules
A conference of progressives and allies urged curtailing the current national committee's powers and favoring credentials handling at the 1918 convention. Leaders including Sherman of Illinois and Crawford of South Dakota discussed reshaping the party along progressive lines to counter the third party threat.
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Progressive Party
National Committee
Sende Tor Kenyon
Lawrence ¥. Sherman
Ilinois
Ar Ho
Lavy
Groana
North Dakota
Jun Tolloe
Ratheting
Dean Birone
Crowne
Gallach Alssonsson
Attowance
United States
Crawford
South Dakota
Sherman
Minoia
J. W. Good
Towa
Gilbert N. Haugen
Iowa
B.A. Hayes
Cafornia
L. C. Crampton
Michigan
Sydney Anderson
Minnesota
Representative Good
Tb Waa
Uit Ag Roanaa
Republican Party
Progresalveiags
Caase
Town Marshal and 2 Others Arrested in Smuggling Plot
Wright city marshal, Jack Wilson, two bartenders, and two private soldiers were arrested by military authorities amid a plot to steal ammunition from a U S cavalry camp and smuggle it to insurgents in Sonora. A shipment of 125,000 cartridges and airplane parts were reported seized, with aviation figures fleeing toward the insurgent front near Guaymas. Federal forces faced clashes at Matamoros and Guaymas, with hundreds dead and strategic shifts reported as state troops regain ground.
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Nogales
Ariz
Wright
Jack Wilson
Sonore
Vordar
Didier Mlayou
Mechantelmn
Max- Joan
Guaymas
Guaymas Iis
Elatamoteal
Southern Pacific
Minpubne Gulf Park
Lom Nore
Hue Goldisrs
Tua Salt
Constitutionaly
Benjamin Hill
pMr
Matamotal
Cungsmas
Hill
Empalme
Guaymag
Nevt
Col
Reyes
Villasenor
Major Cota
Supreme Court Recess Extended to May 26 in Washington
Washington May 12 The Supreme Court recessed in May until May 26 without announcing decisions in state or other major cases. It is understood an attempt will be made to decide all before final adjournment or the summer on June 9.
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Washington
D. C
Thetupreme
Maryland frost causes heavy truck farm crop damage
Reports from Baltimore dated May 1 indicate frost over the last two nights damaged Maryland truck farmers. Tomato crops and other vegetables suffered widespread harm, with early peaches reportedly killed in parts of the countryside.
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Baltimore
Maryland
May Days of Preparation for Summer Plans
May offers planning for Tune July or August with emphasis on preparation. The piece urges early shopping, forecasting weather and crowd conditions, and encourages setting goals in apparel and sports. It notes now is the time to plan before the season begins and to consult THI JOUR NAL and other newspapers for guidance.
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THI Journal
O Connell testifies at O Hara hearing in Springfield
Witness Wm O Connell former Cook County treasurer testifies in Springfield before the Senate committee probing Lieut Governor O Hara. He corroborates earlier testimony and recounts how a Maud Robinson affidavit prompted inquiry. Sullivan warned O Hara to curb the investigation or face public charges.
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China
Atata Senata
Barratt O'Hara
O'Connell
Cook County
O'Mara
Robinson
Hichard M. Sullivan
Springhald
Sullivan
O’connel
O'Hara
Springfeld
Allie Davit
O'Hare
Cincinnati Strikes Continue amid Downtown Disarray
Disorder erupts as nine streetcars burned or abandoned in Cincinnati during a strike attempt by the Cincinnati Traction Company. Mayor Hunt demands arbitration and threatens receivership if the company does not comply by tonight. In Colorado Springs, steelcar service resumes after a one day strike ends with a return to wage scales for the summer season.
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Ohio
Cincinfuel Traction Company
Avondale
Traction
Sheow
Hunt
Keesley Schrocer
Cincinatti ‘Yraction Company
Colorado Springs
Smke Eails
Cola
Missing funds raise questions in strike relief drive
Boston reports a $10,800 disappearance from a relief fund for striking workers and families. Investigating master Winfield Slocum, hired after a state wartime subsidy at Lawrence the prior year, found no satisfactory explanation for the loss from the more than $48,100 container.
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Boston
Mass
Lawrence
Winfield 3
Slocum
Two B. E. Players Fined After Cleveland Brawl
Chicago on May 12. Joan Olson of the Cleveland club and Nanamaker catcher of the Boston team were each fined 25 dollars for their roles in a free for all fight between members of the two clubs in Cleveland. President Johnson of the American league imposed the penalties. Others involved were not penalized.
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Chicago
Joan Olson
Cleveland
Nanamaker
Hoston
Johnson
Olaéa
Nunamaket
Scadera
Entitled to Pres Eniry in Wellington Court
May 12 Wellington Idaho reports a captain court decision holding that European nations are entitled to timber and paper imports under commercial treaties with the United States and Canada. The ruling references entry privileges amid the ongoing trade arrangements and wartime measures.
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Wellington
United States
Canada
Senators Will Not Change Tariff Bill
Washington reports the tariff revision fight shifts to the Senate tomorrow as Underwood reference to the finance committee begins. President Wilson expects no major changes and Senate hearings may be delayed while Republican leaders debate Penrose amendments. Sub committees of the finance committee continue hearings on Underwood schedules.
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Washington
D. C
House
Senate
Finance Committee
Dhaugsenf
Ways and Means
Committee of Committees
Wilson
TLE
Finance
Simmons
Not Guilty Plea of Rosenberg Woman
Misa Emma J. Goodman alias Josie Rosenberg pleaded not guilty today in two grand jury indictments charging pandering and sedition related offenses. The case involves a Long Beach millionaire and two young women as alleged victims, with an inquiry into a possible blackmail ring among women detectives and men of uncertain character operating near resorts and lodging houses.
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Loa Angeles
Cal
Ay Misa
Emma J. Goodman
Josie Rosenberg
Irens Mary _‘Brown-Levy
Clio Barker
I.9
Georrs H. Bixby
Long Beach
Ée| Ynguetey
Honda
Los Angeles
Il-Epute
Belle Schreiber Testimony in Jack Johnson Trial Dates
In Chicago on May 12 the cross examination of Belle Schreiber, key witness against Jack Johnson, charged with violating the Mann white slave act, drew attention in Federal Judge Carpenter's court. The witness fixed only one date as certain October 26, 1910, while details about travel dates remained uncertain.
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Chicago
Belle Schreiber
Jack Johnson
Carpenter
Bathrack
Pittsburegh
Ghiroaro
Shriners Gather at Dallas for 39th Annual Meet
Dallas hosted thousands of visitors for the 39th annual Shriners gathering on May 12. Twenty six speakers arrived today as part of the event activities in Dallasville.
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Dallas
Tex
Shriners
Day in Congress Briefing Report
Senate session resumes Tuesday with talk on Alaska coal development probe and related questions. Territorial committee advances notes on proceedings. House meets and adjourns for four minutes until noon Thursday without further business.
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Senate
Territories Committee
HOUSE
Reverend Robert Boe A Victim Of Stroke
Rev Robert Boe a Fairfield Cedar township pastor of Oak Grove Christian church died after a stroke suffered Saturday evening in Cranston Iowa He was born December 2 1860 in Lebanon Illinois and served as a minister for many years married Emma Peppe and had three children Ruth Ma Pan and George Vic tor services and funeral arrangements were not announced
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Iowa
Robert Horee
Fairfield
Cedar Township
Christian Church
Oak Grove
Boyes
Christian
Pairfield
Coning
J. W. Gates
T24
Frank Tanking
Mr. Boyce
Lebanon
Tiinois
Stratton Indicted in Rock Island Bank Robbery Case
Clyde Stratton, recently recaptured after an escape from Leavenworth, is indicted in Rock Island County on burglary robbery and murder charges. Alleged accompliceThomas Jellergon confessed Stratton assisted in the Silvis bank raid and the assault that left J. Crowder dead. Prosecutors pledge to turn Stratton over to Rock Island authorities.
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Davenport
Laws
Clyde Strayton
Usider
Pekin
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
Rock Island
Thomas Jellergon
Silvis
Stratton
Tre
J. Jee Crowder
Pe'sin Auchors Ues
Rock Ishink Taunty
West Virginia War Stories to Be Heard in Senate
A West Virginia Federation of Labor delegation will present accounts of wartime conditions in the state cost fields to a Senate committee in Washington tomorrow. Senator Kern seeks a formal investigation, likely to be urged at romperton's Senate meeting.
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Washington, D. C
West Virginia
Kern
Senate
West
Eastern Railroads to Discuss Freight Rate Advance
Representatives of eastern railroads and the Interstate Commerce Commission will meet in St Louis on Wednesday at 10 am to informal ly discuss a proposed five percent increase in freight rates. The plan targets the eastern territory east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio rivers.
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Commerc
Corion
St. Louis
Miay
Interstate Commend Commission
Eastern Railroads
Eastern Territory
Mississippi
Ohio Rivers
Weather update and river stage report
The forecast notes generally cooler conditions tonight for the northwest and north central regions with moderate winds. River stage at Austin today is seven feet nine inches, with a rise of one inch. sunrise at 4 25 AM.
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Ausentino
Wilson Unalarmd Over Jap Situation
President Wilson says negotiations between the United States and Japan over alien land and citizenship rights in California are not at a crisis stage, stressing frank, friendly talks. He notes possible veto or referendum in California to ease tensions while urging restraint and patience as legal questions on naturalization and eligibility are discussed. Secretary Bryan appeals to Governor Johnson to veto the alien land bill, aiming to avoid immediate property losses for Japanese landholders and to allow further negotiations with Japan.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson Yelleves
Japan
Isgisianien
California
Webb
United States
Jbl
White House
Johnson
Celaya
Serzrtary Bryan
Guy
Tohnson
Bryan
Jon
Wilson
State Department
Leisur
Compur
Ratification Notice on Direct Senate Election Amendment
Washington May 12 The Wisconsin ratification of the direct election of senators amendment was received at the state department today bringing the total states favorable to 38. Delivery by the secretary is expected tomorrow.
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Washington,d. C
Thial
Aryan
Llomorrow
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