Wet plank of Cer maks bid leads Hess Democrats convention
The Hess Democrats at their state convention praised President Wilsons administration and criticized the Senate for blocking the peace treaty. Delegates and alternates were named to the national convention in San Francisco, with several Chicago leaders and DuPage officials listed among them. Adjournment set for September with plans to name appellate court officers and district posts.
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Hess Democrats
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San Francisco
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Chioatgo
Bpopwater
Edward PB. Dunne
Chicupe
Robert Sweitzer
Chieuse
John
Madley
Chicngo
Frank Quinn
Peorti
Francis S. Penbeds
Dupage County
Chicago
Mrs. Wobbifart
Benton
Mreeters
John Bulgten
Beylerville
Richard “P. Cot
Bay Et Chicaaya
Haredten Beavis
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Eapest EE Ower
Claviersiliess
Two Women Attempt Suicide by Mercury Poison
In Chicago on May 11 Mrs. Delema O’Hara, 28, and Mrs. Ruth Rollins, 19, both from Detroit and Indianapolis, were found in a south side rooming house and are hospitalized in serious condition after self administered mercuric chloride. An apparent note says they are taking their own lives and ask forgiveness. Rollins has used aliases. O’Hara’s mother is reportedly from Rock Island.
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Ruth Rolfins
Detroit
Indianapolis
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O'Ulara
On Loop Hotel
Robbins
Robbinson
Dour Piven
St. Paul
Minnesota
O'Hara
Rock Pstaad
Varsaas
Local pastor ordained as Presbyterian church elder
Sullivan Ind Mayod Williams, chairman of the Republican National committee, was ordained as an elder in the Presbyterian church of this city Sunday. Chmntain Tess fits Deed served as a long term member guiding boys in Sunday school for over 15 years. Tinys succeeds to the office held by his father John Tinys, who was an elder before.
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Mayod Willhams
Republian
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Bite John Tinys
Doweies
Wilmington pioneer newspaper founder dies at 70
Wilmer Atkinson, founder of the Delaware Daily Journal and Trust in Wilmington, died Monday from pneumonia at age 70. Atkinson helped establish the first daily newspaper in Delaware and was a pioneer in his field.
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Wilmer Atkinsen
Nal
Atkinson
Pioneer Im Journalisay Trust
Wilmington
Delaware
Wilsons Treaty Debate Divides Democrats and Republicans
Washington May 11 President Wilsons push to campaign on ratification drew mixed reactions from Bryan Reed and Johnson with Reed warning of losses north of the Mason Dixon line and Johnson opposing shifts with the prevailing wind Reed denounced the presidents demand as a premeditated political crisis while Bryan urged immediate ratification from Florida and Democratic allies to move the issue from the campaign The persistence of reservations and doubts about a League of Nations form were echoed by Senator Dillineen who argued the league was either good or bad and required no amendments or reservations.
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Reed
Missouri
Johnson
California
Senate
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Alro Brean
Ploride
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Dolineen
League of Mations
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Wei
Altitude record set by captain climbs to 17100 feet
El Centro Cal May 11 Captain Louell T. Smith commander of Pursear field reportedly broke the world altitude record for an airplane carrying a crew and three passengers as he ascended to about 17100 feet. The craft registered 41 watts at two heaps and forts when minutes elapsed.
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Pursear Field
Britain to consult ANZAC provinces on defense pact
Britain plans to consult Australia New Zealand and possibly Canada before renewing the British Japanese defensive alliance. The date for ratification of termination of the pact is uncertain. Anti Japanese sentiment exists in Australia New Zealand and western Canada but audiences are expected to review the treaty terms.
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Great Britain
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Democratic delegates push wet plank at state convention
May 11 report from Varies county shows delegates urging a wet plank in the Democratic platform as alarm grows among Anti Satoon legates. Prominent operative speakers led by Pussyfoot Johnson head to mobilize voters against resustitating John Parnescorn, with brigades planned to begin tours in the coming weeks before the May 19 meeting at Resmneke.
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Resmneke
Mrs Doster Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder
Mrs Mawel Doster pleaded guilty to second degree murder in Deming as her common law husband Captain Wade Doster of the United States Medical Corps watched. District Judge Raviond Ko Ruan butted a four year potential sentence, with a minimum of three years, after the jury had been dismissed following late deliberations.
Bank Robbery Strips Wires and Loots Citizens Bank
In Cole Camp, Benton County, robbers cut all wires and blew the vault door at Citizens Bank on a Sunday night. They emptied safety deposit boxes and looted bonds and securities worth thousands, with the total value not yet determined. Suspect escape in a car as customers report missing deposit items.
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Arter Cuttine
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Citizens Bank
Unith
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Benton County
Sedalia
Blood Flows With Latest Rebel Gains in Mexico
Reported Monday from Washington details fresh rebel advances in Mexico with widespread executions and political arrests. General Margia and Carranza figures appear in dispersed accounts as U.S. warships and Marines position near strategic points. Ambassador Beatriz and other officials are cited amid tense communications between Mexico City and Washington.
Two Held For Death Of Student Nurse In University Hospital
ANN ARBOR Mich Mou 12 1War ry Tharper and Stanley Sitka were detained for investigation after the death of Miss Ethel Meinuire a Traverse City student nurse at University hospital. Harper was arraigned on a charge of manslaughter and pleaded not guilty. An ex amination requested for May 17. Prosecutor Jacob Palir announced ongoing investigations to decide if Sitka a campus student will face charges. The hospital case involved contested statements and alleged negligence with medical staff and police continuing to weigh the evidence.
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Grocer Fines Himself $20 for Sunday Law
Mal Mas dh Charles Ho Scott, a grocer, was ordered to leave the witness stand and consider the law on the Sunday issue. He was found guilty in a self imposed penalty of $20, which he paid.
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Three Destroyers Join Fleet In Mexican Seas
Washington May 11 The capture of President Carranza by Mexican revolutionists is reported by Mexico City papers and bulletins from the liberal constitutional party. The advance posts say most of Mexico except Yucatan Campeche Chiapas and northern Lower California is under rebel control. Reports name Murguia Urquiz Barragan and Aguilar among the captured or executed and mention losses of Diguez and Salinas. Destroyers Putnam Isherwood and others reached Tampico as ships move to Mexican ports. Florres seized Mazatlan and San Diego delivers troops toward Sonora. General Raman Yturbe and hundreds of federals surrendered at Agua Prieta.
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Druggists Oppose Liquor Classification At Meeting
FE Sayre, president of the American Pharmaceutical Association, denounces the label retail liquor dealers as unjust. He notes the Volstead Act allows medical distillations and warns pharmacists should not be cast as liquor dealers, urging reclassification while addressing congress and the gathering.
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Connecticut Governor Rejects Women’s Plea
Hartford May gov refuses plea from women led by Kath Dankoygtern president of Connecticut Women’s Advantage to call a special legislative session to pass a reform package aiding estates and subgroups blamed for delaying relief. decision seen as firm and not swayed by protests.
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Hotel show opens in Chicago with 25000 expected attendees
More than 25 000 hotel men are expected to attend the second annual hotel show at the Coliseum in Chicago opened Monday under the joint committee of the Chicano and Twainess State hotel associations.
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Lodge named temporary chairman of Republican convention
Chicago May 11 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts majority leader in the United States Senate was chosen temporary chairman of the Republican national convention to be held here June 8.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
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United States
Senate
Watson to Prison for Life in Ninth Woman Slain
James 2 seven women were sentenced to prison at San Quentin. Willis of Santo Superior Court eyed Watson's plea for unity to the murder of Nena Lee Delonex entered last week. Watson applied for a stay of execution, which was granted by the Los Angeles court. The sentence followed the investigation into the killing.
Borah Seeks Action On Wax Chest Probe
Washington May 7 Senator Borah urged action on a probe of campaign expenditures, taking the matter from the Senate Elections Committee to the Expenses Committee. He said passage to a quorum for the Elections panel was difficult and cited talks of large GOP funds and war-chest rumors involving several named figures.
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Olen Tos
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Ream Nates
Pontiac Convict Sentenced for Killing at Reformatory
Bloomingt on Ti May t Edward Wheeler, inmate at Pontiac Reformatory, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the circuit court for the murder of Officer Charles Al Wherugter. He received a penitentiary sentence at Joliet. A fellow inmate attacked Wheeler at the courthouse, striking him with a closed fist.
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Ponting Reformatory
Charles al Wherugter
Reformatory
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Basic Code Parleys To Be Resumed Today
constitutional convention opens with debate on agenda as teams prepare for session. Officials indicate planned votes on procedural rules and nominations, with movement toward expected proposals and continued committee work amid necessary procedural motions.
State Grain Dealers To Meet In Decatur
About six hundred grain dealers will attend the 27th annual convention in Decatur today. The program includes addresses by national representatives of the industry and Congressman Woobo Meck will speak.
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Woobo Meck
Officers Named For Republican Meet on June 8
Chicago readers learn the Republican convention in Chicago on June 8 will name temporary leaders sought by Senator Lodge as permanent chair. Albert Beveridge may be chosen for permanent chair. Will touch on the league covenant and Lodge reservations. Secretaries and officers include LaFayette Gleason as temporary secretary and Major General James A. Ryan as temporary doorkeeper with veteran assistants. Contests for convention seats delayed to May 31.
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Maine
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Utah
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Pennsylvania
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Kentucky
Freel Wilson
Mussourt
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Indiana
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Chicago
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Two Men Die In Train And Auto Collision
PROROTA 01 May 11 Two men killed in Polk Island train No 218 crash into an automobile in the city. John Nelson 30 or 40s driver killed instantly. Victor Pearson 42 died after three hours. Driver failed to see the approaching train due to a large white vehicle obstructing view.
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Jfohn’ Nelson
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Car Shortage Forces Quaker Oats Plant Layoffs
Cedar Rapids Iowa May 1 The Quaker Oats Company plant here the largest cereal mill in the world was forced to lay off nearly 500 employees Monday on account of the war shortage. If the situation worsens, as many as 100 more may be laid off. Manager George Laird said those laid off will be recalled as soon as possible. Most affected were from the packing department.
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Founder of Chautauqua Assembly Dies at 88
Right Reverend John Heyl Vincent, longtime bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, died at his home in Chicago at age 88. Born in Tuscarora, Pennsylvania, he founded the Chautauqua Assembly in New York and led the organization for years before his death Sunday.
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George Edgar Vincent
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Portvile
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Children die from morphine in drink given by mistake
Two young children, 3 years old Painglee Eb and 9 months Portest Jr, die from morphine poisoning after their father, partly asleep, served a drink from a glass containing dissolved morphine tablets intended for Mel Woodland who is critically ill.
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Pleten
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Portest, Jr
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Thompson Platform Fails at State GOP Meeting
In Springfield Illinois the Republican convention rejected Thompson's platform 1110 to 631. The committee then adopted a report postponing action on a platform until after the national convention. Delegates at large named include U.S. Senator Lawrence Sherman Medill McCormick and others with four fifths of a vote each. Alternate names and next steps announced as the convention adjourned.
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Wil Han Plate Thompson
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