Business Fads Itself Growing and Prospects Luminous
A Washington dispatch reports rising business activity in May led by leading retail trades aided by released wartime buying power. The Federal Reserve notes a summer to autumn of unusual activity with a warning to not overstate prosperity until conditions clarify. Prices stay high as retail trade expands and manufacturing shows improvement, though fuel and output concerns persist as the economy moves toward normalcy.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
Br United Press
Washington
Almer
Mother of Will H. Hays Dies of Apoplexy
Mrs. Mary Hays aged sixty one and mother of National Republican leader Will H. Hays died at her Sullivan Indiana home from apoplexy. Death followed the shock of her husband Jenn T. Hays passing on April 11. A son and two daughters survive.
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IBF United Press
Sullivan
Ind
Mary Hays
Will H. Hays
Jenn T. Hays
Pledge to Mother Keeps Hays at Work
A fragmentary UPI report from Maskegee notes Will H. Hare, a Republican national committeeman, persisted with work after his mother’s death following a pledge to her. The piece is garbled but centers on dedication to duty amid personal loss.
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Hays
United Press
Maskegee
Ind
Will H. Hare
Repubiian
Haden
Property Rights For Americans In Enemy Lands
The Associated Press reports Palmer, Attorney General, adopts a liberal interpretation of wartime property rules. American citizens in enemy territory may recover their property after proving loyalty, preferring non-enemy status over German holdings. Chicago Bar Association notes interest in orderly return amid postwar tensions.
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Associated
Chicago
Aristorney
Whey
Wisconsin Assembly considers 375000 public aquarium plan
In Madison a bill to allocate 375000 for a Milwaukee public aquarium at McKinley Beach was introduced by Killa with Milwaukee to supply a site. The session also saw motions for leave and reconsideration as lawmakers debated rail damage costs and broader asset burdens.
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United Press
Mudinom
Azsembisman
Milwaukee
Killa
McKinter Beach
Hen Killiiea
Theoedore Braseau
Grand Rapids
Water Power Bill by Lenroot British Censorship Scored
Washington, D. C. A federal power commission would grant development licenses with rates subject to state commissions and return of properties to government, forming the main features. Senator Sherman charges Britain is censoring to steal business secrets and introduced a resolution asking Great Britain to cease.
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Lenroot
Br United Press
Washington
BD. C
Bri
United States
Sherman
Nols
Great Britain
Bank raid prompts oath to aid escape
A lone bandit looted a bank in Hagges Oregon, taking about $2006. Authorities report the robber forced clerks to choose between aiding the escape or facing harsh restraint, with the assailant escaping as the situation escalated.
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United Pres
Bank of Haines
Armey
Homecoming Banquet Honors Appleton Soldiers
Gen C F Boardman gave the principal address at the Oshkosh hosted homecoming banquet at the Elks Club. The event featured an excellent program with strong speeches and music, commemorating Appleton soldiers.
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Appleton
Eriz
C. F. Boardman
Gene. Boardman
Elks’ Club
Appieton
Army training in schools urged by Baker
War Baker urges the army be an institution training youth in education and vocational matters. Committee plans rapid consideration of a 509000 personnel army and continuation of aviation field projects at Patton Wright and Langley. Return of soldiers and demobilization costs are discussed amid broader wartime policy.
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United Press
Washington
Afuurs
Kohn
War Department
Department
DHI
Patton Wright Aviation
Langley Field
Air Service
Henry White Declines Delegation to Ireland
Henry White refuses responsibility for leading the delegation to Ireland amid tense political debate. The Republican American peace advocate faces questions over the mission and the administration’s stance on Ireland policy.
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Henry White
Ireland
Homeward Bound Of American Troops Return From Brest
The 324th Infantry and other American troops repatriated through Brest in May are now homeward bound. Maj Gen C J Bailey commands the division aboard Von Steuben with farewell departures for Boston aboard President Grant carrying thousands of officers and men.
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Finstere
C.J. Bailey
President Grant
Boston
Brest
Will Telephone Rates Rise After the Wires Are Returned
United Press dispatch on congressional testimony about telephone rate trends as wires are restored. Kingsbury and McKinnon warned rate increases or bankruptcies unless Congress standardizes regulation, caps profits, and protects independents amid wage pressures.
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Congress
PLP
Siti Kinnon
Fice
United States Independent
Souxution
McKinnon
Joeo
McKinnan
Cuntinwins Ath A
Shaadht Paul
Democrats Plan Fund Drive By Public Subscription
The Democratic national committee, led by Mrs. George Bass of Chicago, opened a session with a conference of women and outlined a 1920 fundraising plan relying on a wide public subscription. Treasurer Wilbur W. Marsh noted past campaigns and emphasized expanding outreach to 1,509,600 contributors.
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Chicago
Democratic National Committee
George Bass
Bass Briefy
Associated Press
Wilbur W. Marsh
Iowa
Marsh
Samuel J. Tilden
Woodrow Wilson
Democratic Pa
Arr Sters
Peres VL Penn
Raé
Democratic Party
Mate
Jph
Willison
A. Mitchell Palmer
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Recetary of the Navy
Tumulty
Mythical Profit Sharing Questioned At Ford Suit
In a Henry Ford Chicago Tribune case, J F Clemett of Ford’s sociology department testified on mythical profit sharing. He described wage scales in 1916 ranging from 32.72 to 64 cents an hour and noted post probation raises, while defense argued wages were fixed by a standard scale.
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Clemens
Henry Ford
Chicago Tribune
J . F. Clemett
Ford Company
Murphy
Ford Forces
The
Tribune
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Clemett
Ue Camnune
Two Oshkosh Soldiers Arrive at Port of New York
Special to Northwestern New York reports two Oshkosh soldiers returning from overseas reach the Port of New York. The men are Lieutenant Froman of Headquarters Troop First Army and Corporal Goodland. Goodland is described as casual in appearance.
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Acti
United States
Ligur Charles Oman
William
Ninth Street
Mlark Goodland
Elm Street
Lintenant Froman
First Army
Corporal Goodland Fas
Plan for American planes in England on Memorial Day
Reports from Plymouth Plymouth May 14 1919 describe arrangements for American airmen to visit England on Memorial Day. The NC-4 seaplane route to Brest is confirmed with protection by Royal Navy escorts as two American crew join Royal Air Force guards at the Cattewater station.
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England
Engileh
Brest
Plymouth
Eng
Victory Bonds Sold At Par In York Market
Bonds issued today in York market sold at par. Five percent Victory bonds were exchanged and placed for sale, offering secure investment at face value.
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Victory Bonds
Tel York
Strikes Rock Canada as Leaders Lose Control
Ottawa reports Sir Robert Borden weighing a general conference to end labor unrest across several provinces. Toronto faces a nationwide strike threat aimed at pressuring wage and cost of living demands, with Winnipeg workers wavering and police guarding against sympathy walkouts.
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Ottawa
Robert Hordento
Ouaws
Dominion
Toronto
Fremoer Borden
Inber
Winniper
Toda Vanrouter
Geneva
Ciy
Tahar Leo Jters
Srp
Weet Fey
Alleged Flower Vandal In Conne With Theft Charge
An 11 year old boy from Hane Street and described by his mother as being in handcuffs is under arrest on charges related to planting damage at a location called Great Howers. Police report indicates involvement in a street disturbance with alleged vandalism and connection to local flower plots.
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Hane Street
Fand du Lac
Coommiina
Sendahsem
Geat Howers
War department seeks bids to dispose surplus canned meat
The War Department invites bids on 11 260 large scale hospital and asylum contracts to purchase part of 147 000 000 pounds of surplus meat for export for use by nation institutions. Officials say the department will not run retail sales and must find buyers in bulk. A juvenile court hearing is set for 2 pm Monday regarding Young Schultz and possible commitment to the industrial school.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Twar Department
United States
Isafa
Milex
Young Schultz
Stroud-Doyle Plans State Street Beautification with New Gas Station
Stroud-Doyle Co purchases property at State and Waugoo to build a gasoline filing station. They will remove the old blacksmith shop and the adjacent livery barn once run by W H Ternouth, retire the long-time owner, and landscape the site into a park improving the area. The Ternouth barn dates to 1875.
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State Street
Stroud- Doyle Company
Waugoo
Paint and Oil
State and
Ivery Ibarn
W. H. Ternouth
Unusual Solar Cloud Reported Near Sun During Eclipse
The Yerkes Observatory announces a bizarre solar event an immense gas cloud forming on the sun s eastern edge during the total eclipse visible in parts of Brazil Africa and the Pacific The cloud apparently detached and stretched about 340000 miles along the sun s edge as observed by Professor Frext of the Yerkes Observatory and colleagues.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Yerkes Observatory
University of Chicago
Lake Geneva
Africa
EL i
Verkes Observatory
Yerkes
Opposition to Daylight Saving Repeal Debate
Fragmentary notice shows opposition stance on repealing daylight saving time. The text hints at groups or individuals resisting repeal and referencing legislative or rider actions without clear details or dates.
Peace Plenary Conference Adjoumed and Austrian Treaty Updates
Paris reports indicate the peace conference adjourned for forty eight hours at Roumanian premier Bratiano's request while discussions on the Austrian treaty proceed. German counter proposals totaling about 26 600 words are presented as the big four prepare possible changes before Germany signs.
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Venizelos
Greece
T. C. Bratiano
Roumania
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Balkans
Bratiano
Braziano
Versailles
Germany
Big Four
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Gling
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