U S Ships Move to Mexican Waters Amid Tensions
Pacific fleet warships head to Mazatlan and Topolobampo to protect American citizens and interests following requests from state department officials. Cruiser Sacramento remains at Tampico as Sonora revolutionaries push toward Mazatlan and tensions rise across Mexican ports.
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Washington
Pacific Fleet
Mazatlan
Topelobampo
San Diego
Navy
State Department
Sonora
Carranza
Pacific
Topolobampo
Mexico
Armmuifo Gomez
Tuxpam
Manuel Palez
Gireles
Gallegos
Linarts
Nuevo Leon
New York
Usumacinta
Frontera
Gulf
Caillaux Ordered Banishment After Treason Conviction
Former French premier Joseph Caillaux faces five years forced residence and ten years political rights loss after Senate verdict for commerce with the enemy. He will serve 27 months in jail with hospital time counted toward the sentence and could be released after complex calculations.
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Associated Press
Paris
Joseph Caillaux
France
Neully Hospital
Senate
High Court of Justice
Caillaux
Last Of State Troops Are To Leave Kewanee
Withdrawal of 100 troops from the Elev enth Infantry Illinois reserve militia who are on strike duty at Kewanee was recommended to Governor Lowden by Adjutant General Frank Dickson. A battalion had been sent April 11 after county officials said riots at Walworth Manufacturing Company had escalated. most troops were withdrawn and the governor is expected to order the remaining force to return to Chicago.
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Springfield
Eleventh Infantry
Illinois
Kewanee
Frank O. Lowden
Frank Dickson
Walworth Manufacturing Company
Dickson
Chicago
Hard Coal Miners In Closed Shop Demand
Hard coal miners backed by the international organization pressed for full union recognition a closed shop and a standard check-off clause during Friday's wage talks with operators in the anthracite region. Operators opposed the closed shop calling it undemocratic and illegal but did not state their final position.
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New York
International Organization
Census figures show city population shifts and growth
The 1920 census lists city by city gains and losses across states such as Ohio Iowa Mass and Pa with percentages. Indianapolis is noted as the 22nd city in 1910 and 233,650 population after growth 38.1 percent since 1900. Overall urban growth across several locales is highlighted with percent changes and historical context from 1840 to 1870.
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Washington
Springfield
Ohio
Webster City
Iowa
Clinton
Mass
Westfield
Homestead
Gadsden
Ala
Indianapolis
Wilmington
Del
Warren
Kokomo
Ind
Senator Denied Delegation Seat In Democratic Convention
In Joplin Missouri on April 24 the state Democratic convention rejected United States Senator James A Reed as district delegate to the national convention. The vote was 1070 to 490 with four not voting after an all night session of wrangling and filibustering. The fifth district Kansas City Jackson county and most of St Louis delegations opposed the measure.
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Joplin
James A. Reed
Kansas City
Jackson County
St. Louis
Armenia to be created as an independent state
San Remo April 23 Armenia will be an independent state as allies decide. The League of Nations funds and staff are lacking and the council declines to accept the mandate offering. Smyrna remains under Turkish suzerainty while Greece administers the city and province. Marshal Ford and Lloyd George plan meetings on diplomacy.
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San. Remo
Armenia
Supreme Council
Allies
United States
Council
League of Nations
League
Paris
Canada
Sweden
Spain
Smyrna
Turkey
Greece
Marshal Ford
Lloyd George
Millerand
Hitchcock Drops Bid for Senate Democratic Leader Nomination
Washington April 24 Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska withdrew Friday night from the race for Democratic leader of the Senate virtually assuring the selection of Senator Underwood of Alabama at the Democratic conference called for Tuesday night. He said his withdrawal would promote harmony and fit his plans to avoid yearlong leadership duties. The move ends a deadlock that began January 15 as the fight to succeed the late Senator Martin. Hitchcock thanked supporters and said he would resume his duties as vice chairman and cooperate with the chosen leader.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senate
Underwood
Alabama
Hitchcocks
Democrats
Martin
Virginia
Massachusetts
White House
Fire losses in 1919 total $325 million in U S
John G. Gamber president of the Fire Marshals Association of North America told the executive committee that year 1919 fire losses reached 325 million dollars. He cited shingle roofs imperfect electrical installation and carelessness as causes of a majority of fires in the United States.
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Chicago
United States
John G. Gamber
Fire Marshals’ Association of North America
Seven Indicted on Whisky Sales and Illicit Prescriptions
Federal indictments naming three physicians two druggists and two alleged whisky purchasers were returned before Judge Landis. The charges allege conspiracy to sell and transport whisky and the issuing of illegal prescriptions in wholesale quantities.
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Chicago
Landis
Nitti Warns of War in Asia Minor After Peace Treaty
San Remo April 23 Italian premier Nitti predicts war in Asia Minor after the Turkish peace treaty. He accuses negotiators of seizing Adrianople and large Turkish territory and says future Turkish delegates will sign a treaty lacking Turkish sanction.
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Associated Press
San Remo
Asia Minor
Italy
Signor Nitti
Adrianople
Hold Chicago Man For Slaying Labor Leader In Office
Walter O Don nell, an alleged labor slugger and gun man, was arrested Friday night in connection with the death of Edward J. Coleman, an officer of the Teamsters union. Coleman was shot twice Thursday in his downtown office and died at a hospital. He told police he could not identify his assailant. Police think a factional fight among Teamsters teachers sparked the murder.
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Chicago
Walter O'Donnell
Edward J. Coleman
Teamsters’ Union
Coleman
Teamsters’ Organization
Convention Fails To Hold Friday Session
Springfield Newfoundland April 22 after a futile attempt to hold a Friday session the Illinois constitutional convention adjourned until next Tuesday. Only forty three delegates were present eight under a quorum. Next week it will resume the suffrage committee report and then take up the public works committee proposal. Chairman Dove will convene a meeting next Wednesday evening to consider the initiative and referendum proposal drafted by a sub committee Captain Merriam will explain sections.
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Springfield
Illinois Constitutional Convention
Public Works Committee
Suffrage Committee
F. R. Dove
Initiative and Referendum Committee
Charles E. Merriam
Chicago
German Troops in Ruhr Claim Limit Adhered To
Berlin wireless says the German government notified Paris that Ruhr troops no longer exceed the treaty limit. The message was despatched and received in London on April 23.
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London
Paris
Berlin
Ruhr
Admiral Brittain Shoots Self While On Duty in Cuban Waters
Rear Admiral Carlo B. Brittain chief of staff to Admiral Henry B. Wilson commander of the Atlantic fleet killed himself by shooting Thursday while on duty with the fleet in Cuban waters. The cause is listed as unknown and the incident occurred aboard a U. S. naval unit.
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United States
Washington
Carlo B. Brittain
Henry B. Wilson
Atlantic
Cuban
Bryan to Control Nebraska Delegates in Latest Returns
Omaha reports show William J. Bryan set to lead Nebraska’s delegation to the Democratic national convention with 10 delegates from 1,467 of 1,819 precincts while Hitchcock holds six. Earlier tallies had Bryan tied. In the delegate at large contest Bryan slipped to second in Douglas County and trails Berge by 1136 votes for fourth. Republican race sees Johnson leading Wood with 55,591 votes in 1442 precincts, Wood at 37,384 and Pershing 24,744.
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Omaha
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Bryan
Hitchcock
Douglas County
Berge
Johnson
Wood
Pershing
Profiteering Charge Against Three Packing Firms
A Brooklyn grand jury indicted Armour & Co Swift & Co and Wilson & Co plus their representatives on profiteering counts tied to meat pricing. Swift & Co faces four counts Armour & Co three and Wilson & Co one with $2 500 bonds continued. DOJ agents brought the complaints alleging market manipulation in eastern meat markets amid recent strikes and supply demand shifts.
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New York
Brooklyn
Chicago
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Wilson & Co
Department of Justice
Federal Grand Jury
Chicago Packers, Armour and Company
American Officers Near Border Watch Mexican Revolution
Douglas Arizona April 24 United States army officials monitor the Mexican revolution and guard American interests. Colonel Alonzo Gray announced extra artillery is being sent to Douglas from El Paso Texas. The Douglas chamber of commerce appealed to the war department and Major General Joseph Dickman for more troops to defend Agua Prieta Sonora if Carranza forces attack.
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Douglas, Ariz
United States Army
Mexico
Alonzo Gray
Arizona Military District
Douglas
el Paso
Texas
Douglas Chamber of Commerce
War Department
Joseph Dickman
Southern Department
Agua
Prieta
Sonora
Carranza
U. S. Cheated Of Many Million Palmer Says
Washington April 24 Attorney General Palmer announced that DOJ investigations of alleged fraudulent war contracts uncovered illegal transactions involving millions of dollars. Questionable vouchers in one contract class led to withholding of about 4 420 000 dollars in payments. Fifteen large fraud cases are before the bureau with special investigations ordered and one Ohio case involving 323 000 dollars ready for grand jury presentation.
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Washington
Palmer
Department of Justice
Department
Bureau of Investigation
Grand Jury
Ohio
Johnson Sees Early Montana Lead In Presidential Primary
Early Montana returns indicate Hiram W. Johnson of California leading. From 58 of 1,500 precincts Johnson had 1,810 votes, Wood 309, Hoover 271, Lowden 223, Harding 42 with a tight contest noted and electors to national conventions to be chosen. Governor Stewart seeks vice presidential nomination. In Great Falls Johnson leads with 2,056 to Wood 477 Lowden 425 Hoover 410 Harding 56 across 72 precincts in nine counties.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Hiram W. Johnson
California
Johnson
Wood
Hoover
Lowden
Harding
Sam V. Stewart
Great Falls
the Tribune
Mexican General Lands In Prison In Arizona City
General Ignacio L. Pesqueira president of Mexico's supreme military court was arrested in Douglas Arizona on charges of transporting women for immoral purposes under the white slave act. He was held about 10 hours, arraigned, and released after bonds of 6000 dollars for him and 1000 dollars for witness Maria Rodriguez. He stated past travels with Rodriguez and discussed rebel actions in Michoacan and Zacatecas. He had previously served as Sonora's military governor.
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Douglas
Ariz
Ignacio L. Pesqueira
Supreme Military Court of Mexico
Sonora
Carranza
United State Department of Justice
Senora Maria Rodriguez
General Pesquéira
el Paso
Texas
General Pesqueira
Senora Rodriguez
Mexico City
Los Angeles
Calif
Smail
Pascual Ortiz Rubio
Michoacan
Enrique Estrada
Zacatecas
Mexico
Republic
Pesqueira
Will Ask Removal of Assistant Secretary
Investigation by the House Rules Committee will start next Thursday into the deportation of alien enemies by an Assistant Secretary of Labor. Republican leaders favor a removal resolution over impeachment, arguing it would be quicker and more effective against a subordinate department official.
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Washington
House of Administration
Department of Labor
Rules Committee
Farmer George Collis Ends Life Near Mt Sterling
George Collis, a 50 year old farmer living northwest of Mt Sterling, shot himself early Friday morning and died at 8 p.m. after being in poor health and briefly at Dr Norbury's sanitarium in Jacksonville. He left his home to feed stock and was found in the smoke house with a bullet wound behind his ear. Survived by his widow and four children. the Collis family is prominent in the area.
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MT. Sterling, I
George Collis
Mt. Sterling
Wood shortage warning from U S chief forester
Col William B B Greely newly named Chief Forester warns in a public statement that wood shortages are serious. He notes a sharp rise in pulp wood imports from Canada last year compared with 1918.
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Washington
William BB. Greely
Chief Forrester
United States
Canada
Outlaws Refuse To End Strike In Chicago
Several thousand railroad workers at a mass meeting in Chicago refuse to end the unauthorized strike now in its fourth week. Grunau and Read ing urged resolution but no progress was made after forty five minutes as gov and railroad reps stayed away. Traffic in the district remains far below normal with 38 percent of normal activity.
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Chicago
Facavy
Chicago Terminal
John Grunan
Chicago Yardmen's Association
Harold Reading
United Enginemen’s Associatin
Railroad General Manager's Association
Sheriff Routs Mob In Tennessee Town
Nashville April 24. Sheriff A Story dispersed a crowd that gathered at the Savannah jail to investigate the holding of four new suspects accused of complicity in the killing of a merchant, as pleas for permitting the law to take its course prevailed.
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Nashville Tenn
the Savannan, Tenn
Harry Alea
Griffin Bill Proposes Cap on Incomes to 500000
WashingtonApril 24 A bill by Representative Griffin Democrat New York proposes increasing the surtax on individuals and corporations to prevent any income from exceeding 500000 a year beyond present exemptions.
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Washington
Representative Griffin
New York
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Mexican National Congress
Nogales
P. Elias Calles
M. Caillaux
Caillans
M. Moutet
Cailaux
Brivet
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Nitti
U. S
Teton County
Roosevelt
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Gun
Grunuu
Jiliet
Grunau
Ben Dolan
United Enginemen
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Linois
East St. Louis
Eubank
John Lawken
Frank J. O'Rourke
Cleveland Wardmen's Association
Lawken
Tennessee
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