Perkins Ready for Compromise in Progressive Plan
New York May 11 The Progressive party will not demand Theodore Roosevelt as nominee if Republicans name a candidate who upholds progressive principles and can push them through George W Perkins said after an executive committee meeting The committee urged broad patriotism and warned the result rests on others if the GOP fails The party seeks elder Americanism and a leader willing to sacrifice for the country with delegations from every state to the Chicago convention alongside the Republican gathering
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Executive Committee
Chicago
Bakers Eye Long Term Study At Illinois University
Plans to establish a four course program for bakers at Illinois State University were announced by the Illinois Master Bakers' Association after Prof. W Parr of the university chemistry department spoke. The group formed a committee to explore a long term baking program and report next meeting. Current officers were nominated for re election with George Grimm challenging Paesch for the executive committee seat.
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Springfield
Illinois State University
Ilinois Master Bakers’ Association
W. Parr
Chemistry Department
The
State University
Parr
Ficers
Anron Schneider
Arcola
Nas. A. Paesch
Chicago
Edward T. Clissold
Scretary
George Geissler
Jolt
Paesch
Jeorge Grimm
Peoria
Remtmr
Heodore Soellinger
East St. Louis
Danville Named Site of K C Convention in 1917
La Salle May 11 The Knights of Columbus completed their Hiineis convention with Danville chosen as the 1917 host city. Officers elected include Leroy Hackett of Chicago as state deputy and Edward Houlihan of Chicago as secretary, with W. Stenger McHenry treasurer and J R Kelakan Granite City as advocate. Delegates to the supreme council at Dav it were named: H F Sanford Duquoin and others.
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John Finhler
Rochelle
D. J. Normoyle
Icago
H. FE. Sanford
Duquoin
Raymond Neal
Mattoon
John Bronn
R. A. Milroy
Aurora
Supreme Council
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New Mexican Raid and Those Who Figure in the Situation
A Mexican raid on several Texas Big Bend towns is viewed by some as Villa trying to disrupt U S Mexico talks between Gen Scott and Gen Obregon. Carranza's war minister. Col Frederick W Sibley leads the 7th Cavalry after the bandits.
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Mth Cavalry
Mount Guns For Attack In Saloniki
Paris dispatch reports lively fusillades along the Dorian Gievegli sector with German forces occupying Mavyada briefly before French counterattacks drove them back. Germans position seventeen inch guns along the front as battles continue across Saloniki and the Verdun region.
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Gievegli
Mavyada
London
France
Verdun
le Mort Homme
Alancourt
Immunity Bid Denied for Liebknecht Trial
Berlin May 11 The Reichstag business committee unanimously declined to postpone the trial of Dr Karl Liebknecht and suspend his arrest to after the session despite socialist calls for parliamentary immunity. The socialists argued immunity exists though they admit justification for his arrest. The committee member read documents showing Liebknecht admitted taking part in a peace demonstration but denied treason.
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Reichstag
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Herr von Payer
Dr. Liebknecht
AULATIA GATHERS FOR BORDER DUTY
SAN ANTONIO TEX May 11 Preparations for one of the largest militia camps since the Spanish American War were completed at Fort Sam Houston by southern department officers. Texas National Guard units began arriving by special trains and will pitch camp upon arrival. A separate camp is prepared for eleven coast artillery companies sent to Fort Sam Houston from gulf and Atlantic points.
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San Antonio
Tex
United States
Southern Department
Fort Sam Houston
Texas National Guard
Coast Artillery
Fort Sam Trouston
Gulf and Atlantic Seaboard
Marathon
Boquillas
Awaiting outcome of El Paso conference in Mexico issue
Washington reports progress in the El Paso talks among Generals Scott Funston and Obregon. Officials expect a satisfactory agreement but warn it may take more time. Ambassador-designate Arredondo met Counselor Polk while Baker received Scott’s report on discussions.
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Funston
Obregon
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Polk
Gen. Obregon
Berlin Replies To German Note Is Seen As Settled
Berlin receives American reply via Ambassador Gerard at 1 PM Wednesday. Germans say orders to submarine commanders were issued without strings, closing past controversy. German papers call the crisis resolved, though skeptical of wording, deeming it unimportant.
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Tuckerton
N. J
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Foreign Office
Germany
Lokal Avverer
Zeitung Am Mittag
Wilson
Kenyon Fights Harbor Budget In Senate Battle
Washington May 11 Senate action on the annual river and harbor appropriation bill sparked a filibuster threat and a push for a lump $20 million appropriation as substitute for the House $43 million measure. Senator Kenyon Iowa led the attack with Senator Sherman Illinois ready to pick up where he left off. Ransdall Louisiana defended detailed review.
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War Department
Kenyon
Iowa
Burton
Sherman
Illinois
House
Ransdall
Louisiana
Germany in Sussex Note Admits Mistake By Commander
A German note to Ambassador Gerard admits the Sussex torpedoing violated promises to the United States. It states the submarine commander was punished, and Germany is willing to pay indemnity to Americans injured. The note, signed by Foreign Minister Von Jagow, dates May 8 with cable to May 9, and aims to close the Sussex affair pending indemnity arrangements.
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Germany
State Department
Gerard
Sussex
United States
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James W. Gerard
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Navy
Folkstone
Daily Graphic
Steamer Doleoath Lost Sinking Reported
London May 11 The British steamer Doleoath of 1708 tons gross built in 1882 and owned by Doleoath Steamship Co Ltd of Cardiff has been sunk, according to a Lloyds report.
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Illinois State Dental Society Clinics Highlight Convention
Wednesday sessions at Springfield featured clinics and the discussion of technical papers. The convention continues through Friday with the election of officers.
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Mexican plan to curb Pershing troops eyed by Obregon
Reports from El Paso say negotiations over U S troop dispositions in Mexico stalled after conferees failed to fix withdrawal dates. Obregon may push for partial withdrawal while Pershing’s size draws criticism, with Scott and Funston opposed to any fixed timetable. Joint border truck patrol proposal not seriously considered for now.
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Mexico
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Carranza
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Funston
Washington
Owa Democrats Support Wilson at State Convention
At the closing session of the Iowa State Democratic presidential preferential convention endorsements for the national administration were adopted and the delegation instructed to back Wilson for renomination. J. J. Dety of Shenandoah was elected permanent chairman. Delegates gave up to 230 dollars in contributions after an appeal by National Committeeman Wilbur W. Marsh for a statewide campaign club.
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Towa
Wilson
Resolutions
J. J. Dety
Shenandoah
Wilbur W. Marsh
Waterloo
Democratic Campaign Club
Annulment of Charter Asked for Chicago Canal and Dock Co
In Cook County circuit court, Attorney General Lucey filed a bill to cancel the Chicago Canal and Dock company charter. If successful, the state would compel the firm to dispose of about $6,000,000 in Cook County real estate. William A. Bowers initiated the suit. The state says the corporation illegally holds substantial land and has not complied with its charter, keeping the land for speculation. Chartered in 1869 to build a canal linking the Calumet and Chicago rivers.
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Lucey
Circuit Court
Cook County
Chicago Canal and Dock Company
Chicago Company
William A. Bowers
Lester H. Strawn
Calumet
Chicago
Governor Denies Requisitions for Corkill Returns
Springfield II May II A requisition for the return of J. Corkill of Chicago from Wisconsin on a charge of securing money under false pretenses has been denied by Gus Dunne. The claim centered on losses alleged by Melvin A. Hoyt from valueless stock in the Tonbridge and Niver Company of Milwaukee where Corkill was manager. A second Corkill related requisition involving Julius Simon and alleged sale of bonds of the United Irrigation and Rice Milling company was denied.
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J. 3
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Gus. Dunne
Melvin A. Hoyt
Tonbridge and Niver Company
Milwaukee
Corkillon
Julius Simon
United Irrigation and Rice Miling Company
Curtis Heads Adams Express Company VP GM
Curtis was Wednesday appointed vice president and general manager of the Adams Express company. He had been general manager of the western department. Mr Curtis began with the company as an agent at Martinsville, Illinois, for 77 dollars a year.
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Western Department
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