Palmer's Warning Attacked by Labor Advocates
Washington May 7 Attorney General Palmers warning of May day threats and action to prevent them drew fire from Timothy Trealy president of the Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen and Oilers at the railroad labor board. Trealy called the crusade a despicable propaganda against labor and urged the board to consider profiteers and involuntary service agendas while noting May day passed peacefully. He argued government efforts would lower living costs if focused on profiteers and wage earners.
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Washington
Palmer
Railrouad Labor Board
Timothy Trealy
Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen and Oilers
Abo
Tfealy
Jeneral
Healy
Tvber
Plealy
Congress
Heals
Bert M. Jewell
Tanaway
American Federate of Labor
Efe
Cbs
Healy Sand
New York Census Hints at Population Growth Likely
Reported census figures indicate Manhattan approaching 2.5 million while Brooklyn tops 2 million, with boroughs collectively near a 25 percent rise. New York state data show broader gains across all five districts as officials project a significant population increase.
Vassar College Seniors Taboo Teaching Survey Notes
Vassar College seniors discuss teaching taboos and future plans as they approach graduation. The fragment references survey results, exams, and possible career paths, noting emphasis on services and professions and an unclear remark about favorite year.
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Vassar College
Potato Set In Ring Wins In North Platte
An unclear North Platte item notes a potato set in a ring with a diamond display framed by jeweler Ash Austin. The piece references high potato prices and a crime, stating the jeweler cannot afford charged items amid a display scene in the NebraskA city.
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Norte Peatte
Nebo
Ash Austin
Nebraska
RY MOVE IN SONORA STIRS YANKEE CAFE MEN
Nogales Sonora May 6 The announcement of Gov De Las Huerta that he intends to make Mexico’s homey throw consternation into Americans who have fitted up modern cafes Nogales Sonora in anticipation of an early hit of the lid.
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Sonora
Yankee Cafe
Nogales
Anz
Gov de Las Huerta Jat
French Government Hastens Action on Railway Scheme
Paris May 6 The strike by railway workers now spreading to miners dockers and metal workers in the Paris area prompts the government to speed a plan for railway re organization A control council representing employees and interests would oversee operations standardize methods and determine compensation based on mileage and tonnage Money for upgrades would come from government backed railway bonds Premier Millerand said the re organization order would be laid before the chamber on May 17
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Chambers of Commerce
Parliament
Millerand
Democrats Of Rhode Island Endorse League Of Nations Stance
In Providence Rhode Island on May 7 the Democratic state convention adopted a resolution disapproving Article Ten of Wilsons covenant to the League of Nations while endorsing a version aligned with self determination for small nations. They commended Senator Gerry for Ireland support and instructed delegates to back recognition of the Tosh Republic at the national convention. The convention also praised President Wilson and his administration and elected ten uncommitted delegates to the national convention.
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Providence
RL I
League of Nations
Wilson
Senate
Democratic Party of
Rode
Peter G Gerry
Ireland
San Pranecrees
Tosh
Wasona
Irish Support From Americans Discussed In House Of Commons
In London on May 6 the Commons debated American support for the Irish Free State. MPs questioned government awareness of fundraising appeals for De Valera’s republic and if U S governors backed such efforts. The minister said no official statement existed on specifics though protests over Britains rights and U S goodwill were noted.
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House of Commons
London
United State
Commons
Horatio Botterfles
Ty de Valera
Great Brrtaur
Wreison
Phonur-Lawn
Rover
Mr. Bottomley
United States
Deo Valera
Retiat Baan
Unites States
Batwrbaw
Robert Burton Chadwicl
Bararelaw
Couthan
New Orleans
Bonut-Laaw
War Echo Kills Two Fishermen
In Aris on May 8 a wartime accident near the river caused a massive explosion uprooting the riverbed. Two fishermen died when a mine linked to German forces detonated unexpectedly. The blast shattered telegraph lines and revealed a crater, with a separate report noting cattle theft during the war.
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Aris
Che
Notehtoad
Eight uninstructed delegates named in Missouri convention
Kansas City May 7 Eight delegates at large to the Republican national convention were elected by the state coalition with uninstructed presidential preference. The convention adopted resolutions condemning the League of Nations covenant and urged strict enforcement of laws. Two women named as delegates at large plus two presidential electors and sixteen district electors were chosen.
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Kansas City
Republican State Coalition
League of Nations
Ween
United States
Selden P Spencer
Sto Louis
Walter
Dickey
Crosshar de Negras
St Joseph
Jacks
Buchanan
Ehonus
Woman Shot To Death In Wayned City Mystery
In Wayned City a woman was shot to death and a companion badly wounded in their home. The wounded man, identified as Patbert, may die from his head wound. Authorities say both victims knew the assailant, described as a former lover. The case remains under investigation with authorities seeking motive and suspect details.
Wireless Jazz Experiment At Pitt And Carnegie
May 7 report describes a radio experiment by University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Institute teams. A student orchestra performed at Coastal Hall while receivers and transmitters were tested. a Dave Tame and Ewen RooRath assisted at the station setup with two electric wires.
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Pepys
Beard
University of Pittsburgh
Hey
Deeh
Coastal Hall
Posal
Dave Tame
Ditheburgh University
Boifiadiete
Dane
Twee Gamber
RooRath
London Barmaids Tire of Shaking Cocktails
Mass evidence suggests American guests here may be Peurimgs nite era. A bartender who specializes in cocktails says he aches from shaking and jokes about every ship arriving, reflecting weariness with the American taste.
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London
Mass
Benson Says He Warned Sims to Watch His Step
Rear Admiral William S. Benson told the Senate naval investigating committee he warned Admiral Sims during the war to avoid British influence and kept neutral stance in mind. He denied hostility to Britain and said Sims had the department’s confidence, with final actions tied to the overall situation.
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Benson
Sims
Washington
William S. Benson
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Upoi
United States
Admiral Sims
Department
Whv
Admiral Sinks
Liberal Party Agent Claims Carranza Has Made Compromises
El Paso dispatch says Liberal Constitutional Party agent reports Carranza sought a compromise with revolutionary forces as famine worsens in the capital. It notes bread shortages and labor unrest, with alleged conferences with opposition leaders and disrupted utilities in Guadalajara Pause.
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Liberal Party
Carranza
EL Paso
Texas
Vo Carranza
Liberal Constitutional Party
Robles Feuashen
TR. Beltran
Yrthres
Guadalara
Baraias
Senor Beltran
Governor Edwards Joins Presidential Race Activity
Governor Edwards emerges as an active participant in the U S presidential race with reports from New York. The brief notes unclear lines hint at campaign involvement and possible dates or events as observers seek clarity on his role and statements.
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Edwards
Wood's Plurality In Indiana Near 6000 By Complete Returns
INDIANAPOLIS May 7 General Leemasd Wood carried Indiana by a near six thousand plurality according to complete returns. The message notes Wood led over the opposing candidate across counties with no substantial opposition in the final tallies. Early figures show Wood securing a decisive victory in the Hoosier State.
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Wood
Indiana
Indianapolis
Leemasd Woof
Cuba
Wood, Sa
Fdas
Tove den
SIAIS
Arding
Tapas
Convicted Of Failure To Get Medical Aid
A chaotic report shows a conviction for failure to obtain medical aid linked to a death. The case references a court process with attorneys pushing for a higher appeal path to the United States Supreme Court. The text mentions stock terms and governance notes amid disjointed details.
Wood Leads in Republican Delegate Totals
New York May 6 The contest for delegates to the national Republican nominating convention shows Wood with 134 instructed delegates, Johnson 97, London 68, plus other counts for Lowdon Harding Prichard Poindexter and uninstructed delegations. Contested seats total 68 with 138 to be elected. Indiana results hint a possible majority decision at the state convention next week amid southern state delegation contests.
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New York
Wood
Johnson
Lowdon
Harding
Prichard
Poindexter
Indiana
Sentence Girl For Ten Years For Death Of Her Step-father
Urusula Broderick, 16, was found guilty of second degree murder for killing her stepfather Joseph F. Woodlock in St. Louis on April 14, 1919. A jury fixed her punishment at ten years in Missouri State Penitentiary after deliberating about an hour and a half. She showed no emotion as the verdict was read. Her bond was denied at $10,000 and she was sent to a detention home while a new-trial motion was planned. It was reported as her third trial for killing Woodlock.
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St, Louis
Urusula Broderick
Joseph F. Woodlock
Missouri Tenitentiary
B. P. Kiene
Charles P. Johnson
Kidlit Woeodlock
Bankers say federal reserves shows no dent in H. C. S.
New York May 7 A statement by bankers says there is no dent in the H. C. S. as the early year conditions are reviewed. The banks stress responsibility toward credit control and note headway toward reduced prices.
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Bankers
H.C. S
New Yorke
Focal Federal Reserve
Seek Army Transport For Use Of Athletes
New York May 7 Members of Olympic committees will urge use of government transport for a U S team to Antwerp via steamship travel. Gustavus To Represesent G 1 of committee says transport aid is needed to send representative teams unless government assistance is obtained.
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New York
Ameriear Des m
Omypic
Otherhouse Committee
Wastineten
United States
Antwerp
Gustavus
Ivmpio Committee
Hatoas
Behsaun
Usain Owas
Senate
Gart Saag Bert Ste
Railroads Seek $500 Million for Freight Car Fleet
Washington May 7 railroad executives urged Congress to provide 500 million dollars to buy rolling stock for the coming year. Before the Senate inter state commerce committee they warned of a nationwide car shortage in the middle west and said they cannot borrow enough on credit to fix it. Samuel Rea of the Pennsylvania system suggested government backing through trust certificates until sale to investors. Edn Brown of the St Louis and San Francisco cited a shortage of 226000 freight cars 2890 locomotives and 6000 passenger cars and noted open market funding limits and a ceiling of 150 million dollars.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Inter- State Commerce Committee
Middle-West
Samuel Rea
Pennsylvania
General Tayvestors
Edn. Brown
St Fours and
San Francis Railroad de Clare
Brown
Action On Bonus Plan Delayed Until Conventions End
After informal talks, Democratic and Republican House members see no chance to pass soldier bonus legislation before the political conventions. Knutsen of Minnesota and others favor deferring the issue until after the November election to avoid partisanship. Protests against higher taxes and living costs influence the shift in sentiment.
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Washington
House
Knutsen
Minnesa
Moscow Citizens Celebrate May Day With Work Ethic
Moscow residents marked May Day with productive labor as about 150 volunteers filled the streets to their workplaces. Workers received bread and a bag as the day’s emblem, while nights featured dances and performances. Speeches by Nicolai Lenin and other Bolshevik leaders highlighted the celebration.
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Moscow
Mav
Nicolai Lenine
California Returns Show Big Lead For Johnson
Early California returns indicate a substantial lead for Johnson as votes from several counties trickle in. The fragmented report shows margins widening, with strong support concentrated in major urban areas. Authorities caution that the tally remains provisional and subject to change as counties continue to report.
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California
Johnson
Closing Arguments Begun In Best Case
In Pontiac Michigan Anson Best faces trial for the murder of AL Veraschneider. Best denied involvement and rejected a confessed statement attributed by the prosecutor claiming it was coerced. He testified most of the day denying any role in the girl’s death and described the confession as false.
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Pontiac
Anson Best
Vient Midh
AL Veraschneider
Awariw
Best
T Gay
Tle
Gillespie
Cpus
World Claims Hoover Threw Away Chances
Fragmentary OCR text discusses political blame around President Hoover with phrases questioning his presidency and potential, referencing government and political situations. The readable names and entities are uncertain, but the tone centers on accusations that Hoover destroyed chances for reelection amid a troubled political climate.
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World
Hoover
Carranza vows to finish revolt and holds presidency
President Carranza refused to abandon office amid rebellion threats and said elections for July 4 would be impossible. He framed the coup as a plot by Obregon followers, insisting the presidency must not be a prize for military leaders and defending Mexico City against a forced transfer of power. Reports from Washington suggested both sides weighed military moves around the capital as Carranza mobilized loyal troops, with rumors of a civilian guard and potential strategic shifts to Vera Cruz.
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Carranza
Mexico
General Obregon
Washington
Villa
Ole
Vera Cruz
Mary
Biotas
Callies
Carra
Mur
Pueblicat
Sat Feral Parrison
Gayaies
Apivare
Cinewe
Mexis
de la Ape
Iesishitare
Torna
Cixcira
Dusan
Panneopear
Pusbia
Pachtrea
Ania
Torreon
Guadalajara
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