Embarrassment for MLA as Villa ransom claims surface
Washington reports Francisco defies Mexican governments, with Villa allegedly demanding $50,000 for American George British of the Mining & Milling Co at Parral. State Department has not acted, viewing possible station moves toward de facto leadership in Chihuahua.
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Washington
Francisco
Mexico
Ero
Nem de Io
State Department
Villa
George
Lo Mining & Milling Company
Parral
Chihuahua
Calles
A. J
Rafael Zubaran
Ghituahua
Mexico City Enforces Oil Tax Payments Amid Turmoil
Reports say authorities in Mexico City carried out threats to collect export taxes from oil firms. Gen. Arrieta of Durango has not endorsed the new government while Gen. Hurtado’s forces move toward Durango capital. Felix Diaz, active in Southern Mexico, reportedly seeks permission to depart the country.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Arrieta
Durango
Jose Hurtado
Felix Diaz
Parental School of Little Rock closes closing exercises May 28
May 24 Little Rock The Parental school of Little Rock will hold its closing exercises May 28. Principal Miss Emma Reiman seeks country homes for several boys aged 11 to 14 to work on farms next summer. Interested partners may contact the school at 414 West Second Street or write Miss Reiman.
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Little Rock
Emma Reiman
Miss Reiman
West Second Street
House passes war end resolution in Senate action
The House voted 228 to 139 to repeal the wartime state declaration with Germany and Austria, sending the measure to the president who is expected to veto it. The vote split mostly along party lines with 19 Democrats aiding Republicans and two Republicans opposing.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Germany
Austria
House
Kelly
Michigan
Huddleston
Alabama
Ing
San Francisco
Wilson
Timely Warning Against Planting Short Cotton
The Farming Bureau warns Arkansas farmers not to plant short staple cotton, advising long staple only. Mixing long and short staples lowers value and costs about $25 per bale, with potential multi million dollar annual losses avoided by planting long staple.
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Little Rock
Profitable
Farming Bureau
Stability for the United States by Credit Tightening
Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve Board says price declines stem from credit restriction and will persist until the nation rests on a sound base. He notes a 25 percent bank credit expansion and 26 percent rise in commodity prices from 1919 to 1920, with reduced production of essential goods. The Democratic National Committee echoes expectations of downward price trends toward stability as deflation sets in.
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Washington
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Democratic National Committee
Congress
Federal Reserve Banks
Reserve Banks
Butter Krist popcorn roasts at Krescent Variety Store
An item promoting Butter Krist popcorn and a Butter Krist machine that roasts peanuts appears from the Krescent Variety Store. The ad copy urges shoppers to drop in and purchase.
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Krescent
Popcorn Highlight At Krescent Store Delights Shoppers
Local note praises Butler Krist popcorn as delicious and modernly mashed with pure creamery butter. Shoppers are invited to visit the Krescent Store to sample.
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Krescent
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