Pole Army Wins Kiev Pushes On
Polish and Ukrainian forces push northeast toward the Dnieper and capture positions near Kiev as fighting with Bolsheviks continues. Warsaw reports show the campaign advanced with Bialystierkiey gate and surrounding castles involved. reports on Kiev remain mixed with old dispatches filed from the Polish capital.
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Flour Cost Increase Blamed On Railroads
Minneapolis grain men blame railroads for higher flour prices as transport delays, not scarcity, keep wheat from mills. Flour rose another 25 cents per barrel while grain costs climb, with officials noting adequate wheat but blocked grinding by limited transport.
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Egyptians Shoot Down British Army Officer
In Cairo four Egyptians killed a British lieutenant and wounded two ordnance officers in recent attacks. Police say a student agitator confessed, leading to arrests of others linked to a vengeance gang. The incident follows mounting unrest against British authority in the city.
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Cairo
Urbana High Wins Eastern Winds Track Meet in May
Urbana High captured first place at the eleventh eastern Winds high school track meet with 38 points on a Saturday. Champaign finished second with 22, Springfield took third with 101? fifteen of 26 schools entered scored.
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Champaign
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Judge Considers Plea of Attorney In Miners' Trial
In Indianapolis on May 9, a federal judge weighs motions to quash the indictment against 125 miners and operators in a coal conspiracy case. Charles E. Hughes and other counsel push for a demurrer if the Lever Act charges are found unconstitutional while defendant lawyers prepare replies and await ruling.
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A. B. Anderson
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Hi Cost Committee Samples Meal Costs In Inquiry
The Committee On High Cost began an inquiry into food prices by eating sampled meals. Mr Poole served sandwiches at 20 to 30 cents, an apple pie at 28 cents, and coffee at four dollars per pound yielding 42 cups. Alderman Maurice Kavanagh, a restaurant proprietor, argued overhead costs were not considered.
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Senator Reed Sends Messenger To Learn Facts About Speech
Emmett Newton of Springfield Missouri acted as an emissary for Senator Reed delivering a letter to Francis Curlee of St Louis. Curlee claimed Reed condoned the sinking of the Lusitania and declined to answer by bearer, saying he would issue a statement with full proof of denial when ready. Curlee defended his Joplin remarks as correctly quoted.
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Chicago Man Charged With Misuse Of Mail
Chicago man Woods charged in federal court with 56 counts accusing use of the mails to defraud. He faces 60 days to answer and is held on bond. About nine co-defendants associated with Woods were charged. Nearly 2,000 victims in Missouri Kansas Nebraska Michigan allegedly lost about 200000 in an oil land fraud scheme.
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Efforts To Get Jury For Prevost Trial Fail Again
In Mount Clemens on May 9 1947 efforts to seat a jury for Lloyd Prevost charged with the murder of J Stanley Brows failed again. A third panel was ordered to report Monday as 104 men have been examined with eleven tentatively accepted for the panel.
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Debs Nominated Again by Socialist Party in 1920 Campaign
Eugene V Debs, serving a prison sentence in Atlanta for wartime espionage law violations, launches his fifth Socialist presidential bid. The New York convention endorses Debs as the sole candidate with leaders signaling a strong campaign stance on amnesty for political prisoners, free speech, and antiwar profiteering while pledging party unity and labor solidarity.
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Australia
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First Referendum Taken Of Farmers In U S
CHICAGO May 9 The first national referendum of farmers to be taken in the country and possibly in the world has just been completed. J R Howard president of the American Farm Bureau Federation announced the purpose was to gauge farmers views on national questions including a tax bill in Congress.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
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Explosion Kills Seven In Powder Plant Magazine
An explosion at a powder plant in Emporium Palo May killed seven workers and injured others. The blast destroyed the mix house and nearby areas. identification of victims was underway as investigators pursued the cause and traced a car linked to the incident.
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Britain Holding Bulk of Trade with Germany
Paris May 8 Associated Press says French merchants report Britain leads resumption of trade with Germany. German manufacturers often reply that plants will be tied up long term, with British buyers seeking to swap raw materials for manufactured goods rather than payment.
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Swine Breeders Form State Organization In Danville
Swine breeders from all portions of Illinois met in Danville on May 9 and organized the State Spotted Poland China Hog Breeders' Association. The first officers are Presttout of Mariett as president, Everett Melbin of Greenfield as vice president, and John Moore of Winchester as secretary treasurer.
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Danville
Poland
Butler States Ticket for Nomination in May Statement
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler issued a statement of his principles for the Republican nomination on May 9. He urges restoring American government form, cutting high living costs, enacting an executive budget, supervising big business, resisting government rail ownership, advancing industrial democracy, and displacing the Volstead act for common-sense enforcement. He champions health, housing, education, a merchant marine, and a united political life.
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Nicholas Murray Butler
Amon
Nanas Court of Industrial Relations
Butler
Kansas Court of Industrial Relations
Japan Not a Military Menace Says Methodist Delegate
Dr. Frank H. Smith of Seoul, Korea, delivering as the fraternal delegate from the Japanese Methodist church, told the general conference that Japan is not a military menace. He cited war profits funding 29 new colleges and ten universities to educate professors, and noted democracy as the era’s leading word Kurashi. C. W. Tadlock from the South Methodist Episcopal church conveyed greetings and urged unity between American Methodists.
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Iowa
Frank H. Smith
Seoul
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Japanese Methodist Church
Methodist General Conference
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Germans to Protest Alleged Attacks by Soldiers
Berlin May 7 Premier Blus announced the government would seek Spa conference action on the alleged assaults by French colored troops on German women. Reports from the region claim increasing murders and crises after ravishment of young German workers.
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Blus
Sugar Dealers Agree To Eliminate Resales
CHICAGO May 9 sugar dealers and resale grocers met in conference to fix a single wholesale price linked to New York raw sugar. Profits to dealers capped at 20 cents a pound and resale restrictions to curb price undercuts. Merrill Niblack, Utah Idaho Sugar official, announced actions. complainants cite three local wholesale sales at about 23 dollars per hundred pounds.
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S.orl
New York
Merrill Niblack
Utah- Idaho Sugar Company
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Post Maintains Fair Play In Deportation Hearings
Assistant Secretary of Labor Post testified before the House Rules Committee denying sympathy for radical elements. He said he acted solely on evidence in alien deportation cases and followed a procedure ensuring full opportunity to be heard. Rep Pau noted Post’s rules hinder deportations, but Post defended safeguards as protecting personal liberty.
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House Rules Committee
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Paris Strikes Loom As Postal Workers Move Toward Action
Paris faces growing fear of a wider strike after the federation of postal employees urged a general Paris meeting to discuss actions while signaling support for a citywide work stoppage. The federation also called on workers in subways and tramways to join a Monday strike, with assurances to keep carriers feeding Paris. Five more extremist leaders were arrested for inciting military obedience.
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Federation of Postal Employes
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French Exports Rise to 1913 Total, Millerand Speaks
May 8. Premier Millerand addressed the International Parliamentary Economic Conference at Sorbonne, noting France has recovered export figures and expressing cautious optimism that prices and living costs will stabilize as the economy improves. He asserted that the French economic situation shows clear signs of recovery and progress.
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Sorbonne University
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Mast
Mayor Tucker Fined for Traffic Light Violations in Champaign
Mayor S. C. Tucker, enforcing traffic laws, was fined $5.50 Saturday for two violations of the bright lights ordinance. The incident, reported from Champaign, notes the mayor’s participation in the traffic enforcement effort.
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S. C Tucker
Detail of Troops in Gulf Port Washington
A May 9 dispatch reports about 1200 Marines ordered from League Island to Key West aboard a transport, with caution over Mexicans concerns and possible protest. Rebel advances approach Mexico City as generals Escobar Obregon Gonzalez battle for the presidency. Tampico and Torreon cited as rebel gains. Neuvo Laredo quiet as federal officials say the revolt’s backbone may be broken in that area.
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Government Charges Utah Sugar Company With Profiteering
Salt Lake City May 9 2 A com Phount charges the Utah Sugar Company with profiteering after a week long investigation into sugar prices from Lacre 22 4 oconts per measured. The article notes the case and potential penalties as authorities pursue alleged price gouging and market manipulation. Elias Dale won a track field event with 32 points in class BB at the annual Betote meet, reflecting local sports activity alongside the charge story.
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Mearte
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Osty Perms
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Scouts receive bronze to honor national activities
May 9 at Bettons Waseington President Marshall awarded bronze medals to a boy and a girl scout who took part in recent national events, recognizing their participation and service.
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