Senate votes down newspaper censorship amid May wheat turmoil
May wheat prices in Chicago surged then settled as the trading pit faced an unprecedented pause after the board ordered discontinuation of May wheat trading. May futures collapsed from intraday highs to near 325 a bushel before closing near 281, with 219,000 bushels traded and the board seeking a calm settlement while preserving contract freedom.
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SUI
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Suir
Government Averts Coal Mine Strike In Washington
Government authority shown to prevent labor unrest easing wartime strain. Central Pennsylvania miners and operators reached toward agreement after talks with Secretary Wilson and the AFL. Negotiations moved to retirement details, with no firm settlement yet reached.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Federation At Labor
Wade
Prison for German Prisoners Ordered
Prisoners from Germany to be housed in new wartime barracks at the post, with 400 quarters planned and a new infantry regiment to be formed from existing companies. Five hundred recruits expected to be trained at the camp.
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Major Corkins to Talk Here Today
Mayor Lionel Corkins, a Nie local graduate who served with the Serbian army on the western front, will address a Chamber of Commerce meeting today at Tea Tilay. The event follows his extended military service and highlights local civic interest.
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Lionel Corkins
Nie
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Weetorn
Chamber of Commerce
Bulletin Wastiing Ton May 12 Ny Report
Local bulletin notes a tieday event with details about a dihal and a dythenite sharers on fc sariy Wil. The report mentions at the statie dehale and highlights a developing situation needing further clarification from nearby authorities.
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Peace terms debate stalls as Hollweg faces pressure
A German parliamentary stalemate over peace terms leaves Chancellor Holweg unable to pursue a debate on peace. Conservatives push for a strong hand to halt reform, while the emperor weighs the risks of backing new leaders. Public sentiment grows restless as the government negotiates with opposition and reactionary factions.
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Nisecide
Cnitriere
Natal
Peare Ferits At the Present Time Fe Ipadyre Able By Etew of the General Atirade
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Ronstitu 1Reves Committee
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Manger
Hogs Fed Ice Cream Cones Feed Hogs to Cut Costs
CHICAGO May 12 8 new feed for hogs discovered in ice cream cones. Ruward and Nelson Morris packers bought broken cones from a manufacturer at 24 ton and fed them to hogs. Corn costs ranged from 150 to 170 a bushel, yet the ice cream cone diet saved money and produced a superior class of hogs.
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Chicago
Ruward
Nelson Morris
Mnmanutacny
Fair Weather Tonight and Sunday Forecast
Generally fair weather tonight and on Sunday. The outlook indicates light winds and dry conditions with no significant precipitation expected. Local temperatures are mild with no major weather disturbances anticipated.
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Texas
Board probe looms as death case links to May
A complex drama unfolds with Doris Anderson and Prien connected to a death alleged to involve love jealousy and revenge. Authorities pursue a probe into board members Berry strong Porter Hope and others amid charges of corruption and possible bribery as investigations extend to May 15 and beyond.
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Alton
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JH Johnston
George Woodruff
RS Coates
Berry
George Morris
Woon Hardick
The
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Jed Hope
Sirung
JW. Berry
Duma hears plea to keep fighting amid upheaval
Russian Duma extraordinary session hears governor general Fedor R. demand social and internal peace as war continues. He urges unity against German militarism, saying Russia chose freedom to overthrow despotism and defend borders and allies. Provisional government urged to stay strong and persevere.
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Reditehett
Finland
Duma
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Russia
Japanese Line Posts Large Profit in Six Months
The Japanese mail steamship line operating routes between Seattle and England and the United Kingdom reported a profit of 1,000,000 dollars for the six months ending April 30. The announcement came at a directors meeting as summarized in a cable published by a Japanese paper.
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England
Two Are Held On Fraud Charges In District Court
Woodruff and Margaret Orr were held for district court on charges of defrauding Joseph Seitak of $800.24. Justice of the Peace O. I. Price set bonds at $2,900 and $1,000. Both were bound over to trial, with Judge Price expressing doubts about the preliminary hearing evidence.
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Joseph Seitak
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Trooper Admits Part in Hold-Up
EL PASO Texas May 12 A Westcott of the Seventh Cavalry confessed to taking part in a hold up at Camp Baker near here County Attorney Fryer said He implicated two fellow troopers Walter Jensen and Walter Wehr in the machine gun troop They were arrested together in New Mexico after deserting and changing clothes
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New Mexico
New Home of Red Cross Dedicated in Washington
Elaborate dedication ceremonies marked the opening of the new American Red Cross headquarters in Washington a white marble structure valued at about 8 hundred thousand dollars. President Wilson Secretary Baker and former President Taft led the program with representatives from Red Cross chapters nationwide and many government officials in attendance. The edifice fronts the mall among the capital's newest and finest buildings.
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American Red Cross
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Baker
Taft
Red Cross
British destroyer sunk in May 1 clash with German forces
Berlin reports the admiralty says a British destroyer was sunk during the May 1 engagement between German light forces and British destroyers. The action occurred in the vicinity of the coast, with German forces confirming the loss of the British ship.
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Berlin
Phe Admiralty
Aviator Breaks American Record for Altitude
In San Diego on May 1 Captain W A Robertson, a noted aviator, shattered the American altitude record by reaching about 10 000 feet at the North Atlantic testing ground yesterday as aviation rounds continue to advance rapidly.
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British War Board Aids Rest Inquiry in New York
The British War Board seeks rest for its delegation in New York as the war commission's work continues. The party planned events include gatherings with local officials at the Chamber of Commerce and an entertainment at Carnegie Hall under American committee auspices.
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English Gain Points in West Smash Event
Fragmentary OCR text mentions English gaining points in the west and references to a contest or game. Names and locations are unreadable, with many garbled phrases. The readable elements imply a sporting result or scoring moment without clear teams or dates.
Another Zeppelin Upon Zeebrugge
London May 12 reports say a zeppelin attacked Zeebrugge and there was naval engagement amid ongoing gunfire. Reuter dispatch from Hem Mlusitia, Holland, notes continued fighting and air activity with limited details due to damaged text.
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Mlusitia
Holland
Peingrens
Majority of One for Press Freedom Debated in Senate
Senate considers a Kirby amendment to curb press censorship under secretary supervision while proposing to bar use of cereals in liquor production during the war. The pro censorship opposition includes a bipartisan mix of Democrats and Republicans, with votes reflecting a narrow defeat.
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Washington
Jillam
Caltontas
Senate Kirby
Democrat
Arkansas
Ear
Tayy
Cum
Marshal Joffre Reaches Boston in 1916 Arrival
Marshal Jattedl ib qvernibers of the Mrench mission arrive in Boston. A reception committee escorts a national party through South Station as crowds line streets. Police and escort details accompany the visitors during the transit atmosphere remains formal.
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Mrench
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Tee
Nathunal Tancerss
Morgan Names His Assistants at Southern Commercial Convention
SEW YORK May 12 William Bye Moreon announced the merchants committees of the Senate Congress to prepare for the ninth annual convention of the Southern Commercial ice field in New York in October. The congress began on the eighteenth of the month, with plans for about 2000 delegates from various townships to attend.
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Willian
Senat Er
New York
Scandinavia votes to maintain neutrality policy
Stockholm reporting the three Nordic nations agree to stay neutral. A conference notes unanimous support for nonbelligerent stance amid evolving European tensions. None of the states plans to join military pacts.
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Ty Swedieh
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