Lowden leads Illinois primary amid voting violence
Governor Frank O Lowden carried Illinois in the Republican presidential preference primary with 203,559 votes to Leonard Wood's 136,428 and Hiram Johnson's 37,028 as results from 4,256 of 5,690 precincts showed. Chicago and Cook County swung to Wood, while outside Chicago Lowden built a steady lead. violence at polls and fraud complaints marked the day with kidnapping and shootings reported in several precincts. Thompson tightened his grip on the Republican county organization as ward committeemen were elected, with Brundage and Deneen opponents mostly defeated.
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Republican County Committee
Strikers Decrease in Central Strike Activity
Reports from rail centers across central and western states Tuesday night show general improvement in strike conditions. Insurgent switchmen denial of defections contrast with union leaders and railroad officials saying the walkout is fading, with some workers returning to duty and embargoes lifted.
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Federal Troops Move Toward Sonora Amid Rebel State
Eight hundred federal infantry troops arrived in Juarez across from El Paso on Tuesday night bound for Sonora. Under Colonel Cox they will depart at 8 AM by the Mexico Northwestern to Casas Grandes then march overland to Agua Prieta opposite Douglas Arizona.
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Cantonment Fuss in Army Plans Debated in Senate
Washington April 14 Alleged waste in cantonment construction during the war sparked a Senate debate on the army re organization. A plan to form a separate construction corps with 200 officers and 6000 enlisted men was challenged by Senator Lenroot and others. Chairman Wadsworth suggested shrinking the corps to 150 officers and 4000 men but the discussion dragged on without resolution.
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Lowden Thanks The People Of Illinois
Governor Frank O Lowden thanked Illinois voters for endorsing his presidential primary campaign and said he would rely on his official record. He announced plans to speak in Topeka Kansas and noted he would not seek endorsements in Illinois.
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President Wilson Names Labor Board
President Wilson appointed the railroad labor board on Tuesday. Members include public representatives George W. Hangar Henry Hunt and R. M. Barton. railroad reps Horace Baker J. H. Elliot William Park. employee reps Albert Phillips A C Wharton James J. Forrester. The Interstate Commerce Commission will take action, and the board is expected to meet in Washington to address wage matters amid the strike situation.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Sonora braces for federal invasion as troops move in
Sonora officials prepared for an expected invasion by Carranza forces approaching Juraez from the north. General Carlos Plank travels to Auga Prieta as Carranza troops poised to strike first. General Manuel Dieguez warned of invasion with sufficient forces to quell the rebellion. Auga Prieta fortifications rise while residents respond to a municipal proclamation. Southern Pacific orders halt of cross border tracks.
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Prisoners Released in Mount Joy Case
Dublin April 13 Two of the prisoners held in Mount Joy Prison have been released as military authorities decided not to prosecute. The action comes amid ongoing review of the case and the broader security situation.
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Hand of WW in strike widens into world movement
Washington on April 14 reports show evidence of Industrial Workers of the World influence in the unauthorized railway strike. Attorney General Palmer says reports are incomplete but indicate an IWW linked Railway Workers Union movement and propaganda calling workers to join a broader “one big union.” Officials plan cabinet discussions and possible prosecutions, with further requests to railroads for names of strikers and leaders.
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Battle of Figures Mine Case Over
The four week wage dispute in the anthracite coal industry ends as mine operators submit final data to refute miner earnings driving coal prices. Sub-committee negotiators were expected to discuss and finalize contract issues upon resumption.
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Fortification Bill Passes House with $15.8 Million Cut
Washington April 14 The annual fortification bill carrying 15 833 442 dollars, a reduction from initial estimates by about 100 million, passed the House on Tuesday and has been sent to the Senate for consideration.
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Nervy Bandit Terrorizes Hannibal Businesses
A bold hold up spree in Hannibal ends with Bert Wiseman, a former convict, captured within hours. Wiseman robbed Herl soft drink parlor, Owen Restaurant and bakery, and the Pike cafe before nine, taking about $70 total. Night Chief ODay and Officers Evans Steers and Cave arrested him after tracing tracks and car line, with $49 on his person and a pistol found.
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Twenty Six Slain in Essen by Reichswehr
ESSEN April 13 Twenty six pert songs were shot dead and two seriously wounded by Reichswehr troops who went beyond control of their officers last Wednesday in the triangular district between Botrop Essen and Mulheim. An investigating committee is at work and the casualties will be punished, says Colonel Van Paumbach.
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Anglo French Affair Exaggerated Is Claim
Paris April 13 Premier Millerand told Reuters the Anglo-French incident had been greatly exaggerated and is now closed. He said the cloud over Franco British relations has dissipated and the difficulty was a passing divergence of views not affecting the deep friendship between the two nations.
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Two Wood Delegates Named in Tennessee
Chattanooga Tenn April 1 Republicans of the third Tennessee district at a convention here Tuesday elected two delegates to the party s national convention instructed for Major General Leonard Wood.
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Leonard Wood
Men returning to work across rail yards nationwide
Insurgent strikes ease as workers resume duties across multiple yards. Hannibal Michigan reports 25 switchmen back at Pere Marquette yards while Hannibal Missouri returns to work and Bloomington Illinois workers end walkout. Northern Pacific employees refuse to join the walkout in the west. Several railroads ease embargoes in St Louis area, Kansas City yards show reduced activity, and rail officers see the strike near collapse. Some sanctions and legal actions accompany the turmoil as Utah coal miners face layoffs and Washington DC freight yards end walkouts as negotiations proceed.
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Officers Excluded From New Soldier Relief Bill
Washington April 14 Committed officers in the military or naval service during the war will not benefit under the relief legislation now being drafted. The tentative house Ways and Means sub committee agreement excludes yeomanettes shipyard workers and former service men whose salaries were paid by employers. Final agreement on compensation for others is expected this week with provisions for home building vocational training and land settlement. Those not taking these provisions receive adjusted compensation at $1 a day. Revenue plans include a flat tax not over 1 percent on all sales or higher taxes on war profits.
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Ilinois
Irish Girls Aid Immigration Rush In New York
More than 1,000 Irish girls arrived in New York aboard the Baltic and went to the homes of friends or relatives to help alleviate a domestic servant shortage. Authorities note many wished to emigrate but faced passport barriers. Rev Anthons Gregan welcomed the newcomers at a home for immigrant girls.
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Eight U S Sailors Drowned in Cuban Harbor Disaster
HAVANA April 13 Eight American sailors were drowned in Manzanillo harbor when an explosion set fire to the launch they rode in. A message to the Cuban war department from Lieut Rosillo at Manzanillo reports the tragedy. The ship's name and other details are not provided.
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