Mayors and Detectives in West Virginia Mining Toll
In Mateawan on May 20 a violent clash between 30 detectives and miners left at least 30 dead and many wounded. Mayor Toxtorman, detectives, and two miners are among the dead. seven detectives and four miners are reported killed earlier. Tensions rose as coal companies evicted union members from company housing, prompting a large state trooper deployment to restore order amid ongoing gunfire.
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Marshall Appeals For Exact Justice In Democratic Rally
In Indianapolis on May 24 Vice President Marshall urged equal and exact justice for all, preaching remedies for unrest at the Democratic convention. He called for harsher sentences for profiteers and measures to boost production to ease the war’s cost and strain.
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Irving
House Republicans Support Soldier Bonus Amid Debate
Washington May 20 Republicans in caucus backed enactment of soldier relief legislation urged by the American Legion but delayed action on the measure. A party majority favored postponing indefinitely, while the Ways and Means Committee reported a bill imposing a 10 percent tax on stock dividends. Eight Democrats and two Republicans opposed the provision.
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Vice President Marshall to Lead Indiana Delegation at Democratic Convention
Indianapolis May 26. Vice President Marshall named to head Indiana’s four delegates at large to the Democratic national convention by the state convention.
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Marshall
Indiana
Boom for Marshall is Nippped in Bud
In Indianapolis on May 29 the Democratic state convention awaited Vice President Marshall as a potential presidential nominee at San Francisco. The boom was nipped when discussions shifted to the vice-presidential slot.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
San France
Treasury appeals to press to aid liberty bond drive
The Treasury Department appealed to the press to help ease the liberty bond situation by promoting bond holding and encouraging purchases. Officials urged columns to support the national effort to curb inflation and stabilize prices.
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Treasury Department
Tren
Washington
Trenwry Department
Treasury
Tacoma Census Shows Population Rise to 04,966
The census bureau reports Tacoma’s population at 04,966, reflecting a rise of 19,222 from prior counts. Denver stands at 256,309, marking a 42.98 percent increase.
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Tacoma
United Frep
Washington
Census Bureau
Denver
Merchants Declare Higher Wholesale Prices To Block Cuts
Merchants in several cities denounce the price cutting wave in wearing apparel. They say reductions cannot be sustained as manufacturers control costs and new stock will carry higher prices. Local merchants cite higher wholesale prices vs spring and report supply difficulties. The Wanamaker store and others sparked the trend, with some stores using it for advertising or left overstock to be moved.
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Chicago
Pendleton
Trade Publicaion
Wanamaker
Howe
Imoney
Vice President Defends League Amid Heavy Costs
Indianapolis May 20 The League of Nations faced fierce public critique as Vice President Marshall spoke at a Democratic rally defending the League against mounting costs and criticism while President Wilson is reportedly indisposed.
Bolshevik Armies Forge Ahead For 30 Miles
Soviet forces push 30 miles west of Vitohwk capturing Folotsk amid ongoing offensive against Poland. Reports cite prisoner captures and booty as Polish retreat accelerates on a 50 mile frontline. Moscow wireless confirms continued advances despite Polish resistance, with some districts experiencing panic.
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London
Vitohwk
Folotsk
United @res
Trustian
Polotak-Lapel
Moscow
Cattle Market Steady and Unchanged in Portland
Associated Press reports May 20 that cattle and sheep show weakness and little change in the market. Prime cattle quoted around 14 dollars, with butter and eggs steady. hog prices weak but near previous levels.
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Associated Press
Portland
Parts of Naval Reserve Nearly Slackers Heaven May 11 1917
Secretary Daniels faced Senate Naval Committee testimony on stopping wholesale commissions in the Naval Reserve. He ordered officers to halt enrollments outside a three mile duty limit, citing abuse where congressmen pressed for commissions for secretaries and aides. By May 11 1917 two thousand two hundred fifty officers had been listed amid broader concerns of impropriety.
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Washington
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le Navel
Senate Naval Committee
Palmer
Bureau of Navigation
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Paservilla
Daniels
Bureau of Navigaton
Navy
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Sccretary
Weather Report From Major Moorhouse Data
Reported by Major Lee Moorhouse with initials Olmorver Masinum and listing readings including 74. Barometer 29.96.
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Lee Moorhouse
Olmorver
Masinum
Bandits Shoot Up Main Street Flee With 12000
Delta on May 29 saw six masked bandits raid the People's Bank on Main Street exchanging gunfire with bystanders before fleeing with 12 000 in cash and Liberty bonds. One man was wounded in the exchange as authorities pursued suspects.
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Main Street
Toledo
Duane
Delta
Memr
Nericugdy
People's Raving Bank
FUGITIVE READY TO SIGN RESIGNATION REBELS TOLD
Reports from Mexico City and El Paso May 20 describe curbing unrest as the country moves toward a new government. Carranza reportedly ready to resign as provincial authorities engage with refugees and discuss refuge aboard the gunboat Progress in El Paso.
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el Paso
Hy United
Mexico City
Wright
Caarranza
Proviniing
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EL Pago
el Taso Times Today
Pioneer J N Johnson Called by Death
J N Johnson aged 67 died at home 215 Lunth street after residing here 19 years Born in Texas he moved to Idaho then Oregon Survived by Bert William Edward James Douglas Bernice John and Miles Ivy Johnson Married 13 years ago Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm from Polka chapel with Rev R J Brainbarger of First Christian Church officiating
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Thin City
Texas
Idaho
Oregon
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James
Douglas
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First Christian Church
First Sailor Dead From Overseas Returns Home
New York May 20 Secretary Theodore Estoriny paid tribute to the first American sailor and marine dead of the world war to be brought home from overseas. At ceremonies in the New York navy yard 151 caskets were landed from the transport Netous last Monday. He urged the nation to bear in mind their supreme contribution on the altar of their country. Twenty six bodies will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday. One civilian, Llewellyn Errowden of the American Legion in Rome, was among the group.
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Thnield Yestoriny
New York Navy Yard
National Cemetery
Arlington
Llewellyn Errowden
American Legion
Rome
Food prices slated for drop claim in nation
United Press dispatch from Washington reports the start of a downward movement in food prices, led by southern markets and expected to spread nationwide. Credit contraction and reduced exports help push prices lower, with industry leaders predicting sweeping cuts as banks tighten and merchants slash inventories.
Senate orders deep probe of all campaigns
The senate ordered a wide investigation into presidential campaign expenditures and contributions from persons firms and organizations. It directs privileges and elections committees to examine spending notes and any influence on patronage promises, with hearings to proceed immediately amid unclear quoted figures and chaotic text.
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United Prensa
Washington
Aveh
Fande
Eee
Alsio
Premiers Millerand and Lloyd Gorge Debt Pact Reached
Reported agreement between Premiers Millerand and Lloyd Gorge proposes linked terms for Allied debts and Germany indemnity. United States involvement suggested, with Britain debt and indemnity adjustments tied to a large German bond issue. Implications for Central Europe and Allied economies noted.
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Lloyd Gorge
United Prote
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Thia
Fey
Liev
United States
Britain
II Ie
United der
Bath
Democrats Press Write In C P Strain For Public Service Commissioner
Amid education issue tensions, voters head to a primary with late hour voting. In Oregon, Democrats seek C P Strain as a write in for Public Service Commissioner from Eastern Oregon, while others discuss candidates for county and presidential offices.
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C. P.strain
Public Service Commission
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