Battle on Peace Bill is opened in Senate
Washington May 12 Opposition fire opened in the Senate on the Republican peace resolution. Senator McCumber of North Dakota opened the salve and will be followed by Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska serving as administration spokesman. Adoption expected by Thursday or Friday with exclusive right of way starting today. Senator Lodge pressed continuous action as Vanderwood said Democrats would resist but not block. McCumber opposed both resolutions, declaring they would dishonor the United States by desertion of the allies and urged a substitute to restore commercial relations with Germany. Medumber blamed President Wilson for the failure of the treaty.
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Methodists Seek Bishops as Conference Hears Report
Des Moines Iowa May 12 Activities of the committee on Episcopacy of the Methodist general conference signal a report may allow election of bishops and other officers Friday. A possible new Episcopal for the United States is unlikely others may be created abroad. Red Cross head Henry P Davison will address May 17 on European conditions. A discipline change blocks removing the Sunday schools secretary without a two thirds board vote. Federal legislation may be sought to block the Ohio Lynchings Conference action on Negro bishops. Enthusiasm rose when the report was adopted.
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United States
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Sault Ste Marie Deep Waterway Planned
The International Waterways Commission heard from City Solicitor Goodswin that a deep waterway linking Sault Ste Marie with the sea would spur regional development. He said access to world markets would boost iron mine output and would open the clay belt to wider use.
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Internamonal Waterways Commission
Goods Win
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1920 Census Increases Reported Across Multiple Locations
The document lists various U.S. locations with population increases including Hackensack, Fort Collins, Medford, Chicopee, and Fort Collins among others. Figures show totals and percent increases. OCR errors obscure some names and values but the pattern is consistent with regional census upticks.
Wilson Urged Navy to Embrace New War Methods
President Wilson in 1917 urged the Atlantic Fleet to discard the old routine and pursue innovative war tactics to crush the submarine nest. He argued for audacity over prudence, willing to sacrifice time and even parts of the navy to win, and expressed confidence that Americans could outperform the professional British approach by thinking boldly and acting decisively.
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Navy
Gentiomin
America
Germany
Convention Urged to Speed Constitutional Proposals
President Charles B. Woodward urged UWlineers committee chairmen to hasten consideration of constitutional proposals. He sought committee reports by June and aims for a draft before recess in a few months. The convention advanced education and University of Wisconsin provisions, while township and county groups debated county official changes.
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Opermin County Sheriffs To Succeed Themselves In Offics, OA
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Eddie Foy Fined for Allowing Kids to Perform
Chicago reports Eddie Foy pled guilty to permitting his children to perform in a vaudeville theater last March. The actor was fined $80 including costs for violation of the child labor act.
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Indiana G O P Convention Draws National Attention
Indiana Republicans gather in Indianapolis to decide instructions for national delegates at the state convention. Major General Leonid Wood lacked a plurality in the recent primary. Senator Johnson trails by under 6,000 votes. Delegates total 24, with six chosen at large. Keynote by Senator James Watson, with other speeches by Parry and Coode. The party leadership expects a lively contest as instructions must win a majority to bind delegates.
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Two Jurors Chosen For Radicals Hearing In Chicago
May 20. Jurors were tentatively accepted by both sides in the trial of 20 alleged members of the Communist Party charged with conspiracy to overthrow the government. A copy of the Communist Party News was provided to the court for study, with defense attorney Forrest admitting he did not fully understand the document.
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Communist Tibor Party
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Farmers Form International Board To Aid Farmers
Chicago May 12 Formation of an international board of agriculture to unite American and Canadian farmers and back Capper Heisman farm legislation was debated by the National Board of Farm Organizations and Canadian leaders. A committee urged a coop bureau, with another to organize it, and a delegate will attend the Republican convention to press pro farm platform. Members include Milo D Campbell and C O Derayton among others from 15 states and Canada.
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Coldwater
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Capture Of Odessa By Poles Reported
Kiev Is Now Quiet. Constantinople May 11 The Russian embassy reports two notices that Polish forces and Ukrainian troops captured Odessa, the major Black Sea port, while Kiev remains quiet. Polish forces claim to have ousted Bolsheviki from the Wiew Bridgehead on the east bank of the Dnieper and pushed them further east. Bolshevik fire continues but misses Kiev.
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Black Sea
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Illinois Delegation May Seek Seats At Convention
Fragmented text shows names and uncertain seating plans for Republican convention delegates. It mentions Illinois delegates seeking seats, front-row positioning, and a committee chair’s uncertain statements about seating arrangements. The readable fragments reference Connecticut, Arkansas, North Dakota, Iowa, Nevada, and other states.
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Arkansas
North Dakota
Herade
Aluseum
Combs
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Nevada
400 Chicks Sold From Whig Want Ad
An old advertisement notes 400 White Leghorn chicks sold via a Whig era want ad. The listing claims chicks were available at a stated price and offers details on seller names and price per unit, though the text is garbled and partially unreadable.
Italian Premier Nitti Resigns Amid Chamber Vote
Rome May 11 The ministry headed by Premier Francesco Nitti resigns after the chamber adopts a socialist backed motion by 108 to 182. Nitti had urged rejection and demanded a confidence vote as Catholics criticized the government’s lenient policy toward the socialists. He led the cabinet since March 13 1920 succeeding Orlando with unrest and threats of overthrow looming over his tenure.
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Chamber of Deputies
Socialits
Francesco Nitti
Signor Nitti
Vittorio Orlando
Italy
Colosimo Killed in Chicago Cafe Fire of Underworld Era
Colosimo a famed Chicago restaurateur and underworld figure was shot twice in the dining room of his cafe. The killer fled. police later closed the restaurant and questioned several associates, including Colosimo’s wife and Michael Ferrer. Ferrer was arrested. another man suspected entered the cafe after Colosimo. The slaying is linked to a gamblers war in the levee district. Colosimo emigrated from Italy at 18 and built a notorious empire in Chicago’s south side.
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Jame Colosimo
Calosimo
Callie Winters
Colosimo
Levee Quarter
Michael Ferrer
Polie
Widos
U. S
America
Italy
Ttaly
Colosimea
Aldeman
Michael Kenna
John J. Coughlin
Devce
Calostino
South Side
Cate
Underwood Heflin Leading Senatorial Contest In Alabama
Early returns from the Alabama GOP primary show Senator Underwood and Reese leading in the race for the U S Senate. Voters gathered Tuesday night as polling data indicated race dynamics and potential second choices shaping the contest.
Bread as food saver urged at industry convention
At a Mississippi industry convention the association called for reducing overall food consumption by eating bread and using bread substitutes instead of other foods. The talk highlighted potential cost savings and warned that falling dollars could threaten food supply stability.
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United States
Baten
Radical Faction Loses Fight for Red Socialism at N Y Convention
The Socialist Party of America national convention in New York defeated the radical push for dictatorship of the proletariat and international socialism. TheIllness delegation’s platform, advocating the red flag and alignment with Russia and Italy, was rejected 103 to 33 as conservatives led by Mortis Tiliquit protested. Debates highlighted tensions between conservative and radical factions with further votes planned on the Will quit declaration and the dictatorship principle.
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Wilson
Burleson
Engentin Hall
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Russia
Italy
James O'Neil
Brooklyn
Mwill
Ilinois
Daniels Blames Sims For Holding Up North Sea Barrage Plan
Secretary Daniels testified before the Senate naval committee that Rear Admiral Sims blocked the North Sea mine barrage plan for six months. He said the president urged bold action against submarines and was willing to risk half the navy to defeat submarine nests with Great Britain.
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Wilson
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Senate Naval Investigating Committee
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Chicago Man To Die For Killing Movie Man
Edward Bris lane was found guilty of the murder of Willan Mills manager of a motion picture theater and was sentenced to be hanged. Robert Carter received life imprisonment. Death verdicts were retained by juries in the criminal court. Bris lane had been on parole at the time of the murder and both men became acquainted at Pontiac reformatory.
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State's Attorney Held On Whisky Charge
Minneapolis reports Nant Nash, state’s attorney, was held on a whisky charge after a late transport incident. The hearing involved unclear custody details and pending transport, with further action expected from local authorities.
Engineers in Resolution Condemning Strikers
StooLOues May 12. Resolution condemns home strikers as a means to reduce costs. Delegates at the convention of the American Association of Engineers adopted the stance during the session in Luceday.
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En- Luceday
U S Sees No Danger In Mexico
Reports before President Wilson indicated no emergency in Mexico after Carranza's overthrow. Officials expected possible recognition of the revolutionary government and noted safe passage for Americans. Dreadnought Oklahoma sailed with marines for Mexican waters as clashes between federals and rebels continued along the border.
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Juan Merigo
Oklahoma
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Farmer killed by tractor driven by son in Missouri
Mexico Mo May 12 Valentine Erdel 77 wealthy farmer was crushed to death when a tractor on his farm near Mexico was driven by his son Harry 35 in what authorities termed an accidental death on Tuesday The elder Erdel was well known in the local community and the tragedy occurred on the family’s farm.
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