Mock conventions name Hoover in Yale student session
Yale undergraduates held a mock Republican convention before 2,000 townspeople and nominated Herbert Hoover for the presidency by 1,447 votes to 1,024 for General Wood. Delegates named Lowden, Depew, and Hiram Johnson, plus Weed as a vice presidential pick, with two ballots before final selection.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
General Wood
Samuel R. Justill
Chicago
Lowden
Kinois
Chauncey M. Depew
William B. Whitney
Troubles In Odessa Delays Deportation Plan
Washington May 12 Deportation of radical to Russia is delayed due to political and military events in Odessa and lack of direct transport. Labor department says no transfer at Constantinople is planned after House immigration committee chair Johnson said a second deportation set for Saturday was canceled.
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Washington
Russia
Odessa
Department of Labor Office
Johnson
House Immigration Committee
House
Constantinople
Odesa
Labor Department
Republican State Conclave Adopts Platform in Wyoming
SHERIDAN May 12 The Republican state convention condemned the Wilson administration and praised Congress for cutting 2 billion from the appropriation bill. The platform urged states that have not adopted the suffrage amendment to do so by the 1920 election. Six uninstructed delegates at large were chosen.
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Sheridan
Vero
Wilson
Republican Congress
Troma
American With Pole Forces Is Wounded
Lieutenant Edward Noble of Boston, a Kosciusko squadron flyer, was wounded in the right arm during the Polish drive on Kiev. He and fellow Americans attacked Bolshevik infantry, using machine guns at close range. Noble flew 60 kilometers to land near the Polish airfield after the injury.
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Warsaw
Edward Noble
Boston
Kosciusko
Kiev
Red Cross
Noble
Nobel
Pelsh
American Cup Defender Gets Real Try-Out
New York reports say the American Cup defender embarked on a real try-out in Glen Cove after a two day watch, as Vanitl C and other competitors were part of the extended trials.
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New York
Vanitl c
Glen Cove
Treasury Certificates Offer Shifts Debt Finance
Secretary Houston proposes new Treasury certificates to finance debt with interest. The notice outlines terms including issuance of certificates and interest rate, detailing conditions for purchase and repayment in a concise government finance alert.
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Houston
Treasury
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound testimonial
Casco Wisconsin resident Mrs Tunes Brera writes that after long weakness and displacement she tried Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She reports feeling better and urges others to use the remedy. The ad claims the product is made from native roots with no narcotics and invites letters to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential advice.
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Casco
Wis
Lydia
Pinkham
Tunes Brera
Lydia E. Winkham
Bert
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Lydia de Pinkham
Heir To Wealth Died Before He Got Money
Detriot based report notes Judson Phelps aged 90, cousin of William Cowan, once president of Standard Oil Indiana, named among nine heirs to a $3 million estate of a farm magnate. He died April 28 in Detroit, body sent to Kansas for burial, left retirement life and simple wishes unshaken, fortune awaiting court action.
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Detroit
Mich
Judson Phelps
William Cowan
Standard Oi Company
Indiana
Magnate
White City
Kas
Kansas
Phelps
Cal
Rockefeller Adds To Gift To Church Move
Rockefeller increases donation to church fund and pledges further support through subscriptions. Report notes total raised so far toward a $40,000 goal, with about $23,000 contributed by workers plus the remaining balance from Rockefeller alone.
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Rockefeller
Vermont
Tomber
Etieens Fund
Sk Fala
Mr. Rockefeller
Live Stock Shippers Kick On Freight Rate Rise
TOPEKA May 12 Proposed freight rate increases from 20 to 80 percent were urged by J T Mercer president of the National Live Stock Shippers league in a telegram to Senator A B Cummins chair of the Senate interstate commerce committee. The telegram contends that proper use of the present protections is not being met.
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Topeka
Kans
Association of Railroad Executives
J. T. Mercer
National Live Stock Shippers League
A. B. Cummmins
Iowa
Senate Innterestate Commmerce Committee
African Methodist Episcopal Conference Plans Four New Districts
May 12 report from St. Toes shows the general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church adopting four new episcopal districts, bringing totals to fifteen. Resolutions urged federal anti lynching legislation and withdrawal of U S troops from the Philippines.
Aged Millionaire Says He Wants To Die Poor
New York May 12 Nathan Strause 72 a retired millionaire and philanthropist said his aim is to die poor because it would be a disgrace to die rich He called it criminal not to share with those who are poor and suffering He argued the world’s wealth should benefit others not the individual
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New York
Nathan Strause
Mlionaire
Spa Parley Planned for May 25 Between Powers
A plan for a spa parley between representatives of Belgium and Germany is set for May 25. Belgian Fort nyo oarrangements and key figures Mr. Chacrets and Paul Kivter are noted, with the other representative team to meet on May 10 to discuss lines and mak ertadives.
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Spa
Ti Tau
Fort Nyo
Veo
Repre
Fos
Germany
Arepremver
Chtacrets
Paul Kivter
Makertadives
Othera
Soviet Rule Report In Armenian Capital Emerges
An AP dispatch notes the establishment of a local soviet government in Yerevan replacing the presidency, signaling Soviet control in the Armenian capital and marking a shift in political order. The report cites a dispatch to the Avroenian Poatrinreliate.
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Ay Associated Press
Mayo
Mrrvandagdtal
Armeni
Vhatithan
Lere
Moving Day in Amerongen for the Former Kaiser
The report notes moving day as the former Kaiser departs Amerongen on May 14. A van travels toward Doorn with a farewell dinner hosted for the departing figure, marking an official end to his stay.
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Amerongen
Feruier Kaiser
Doorn
Theneaing Perer
Amer
Pda
Watkins Advises Grocers to Ignore Lever Law
Edgar Watkins of Atlanta Ga general counsel for the Southern ... Mesaic Usse repertomade at Tuesday's convention urged grocers to ignore the Lever law affecting sugar sales. The notice reflects guidance given during the meeting held in May.
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Watkins
Edgar Watkins
Atlvanta
Mesaic
Garoce
Mayor remembered for one lay that was enough
Fragmentary note recalls a brief mayoral tenure and the surrounding reaction. unclear details refer to a local leader and a pivotal moment, with mentions of a person named Rando and a tree in a contested setting. The readable bits imply a lasting impact from a short term in office.
Unclear Sale Figure Reported In Fragmentary Text
A damaged OCR fragment cites sales totals around 240 million and references dates and entities in garbled form. The readable portions mention a one day total and possible international context but lack coherent names or places to confirm specifics. The snippet appears incomplete and nonstandard for precise identification.
Tremaine Defeats Moore In Tight Night Match
Tremaine defeats Moore in a close bout at Deverasnd. Oboe Abas G25 Cer] pape mentions eccohand with the new era four Palo Moore who faced jeers. The round by round action drew strong crowd reaction as the night closed.
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Tremaine
Moore
Deverasnd
Palo Moore
Doctor's Party Fights Cannibals Returns to New York
New York May 12 The exploration party led by Dr Alexander H Rice arrives from Para after clashing near the Orinoco with cannibals. Mrs Rice accompanied her husband on part of the South American journey. The survivors report killing two or three attackers to escape. Mrs Rice penetrated deeper into the Amazon than any other white woman. Specimens were sent to the Peabody and Harvard museums. The cannibals were described as nearly white and armed with bows arrows spears and blowguns. they were over six feet tall.
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New York
Alexander H. Rice
Orinoco River
Para
Villa Ends Violent Campaign Near Ortiz Ranch Burnings
Juarez reports Villa shelled and burned three ranch houses near Ortiz and abducted ranch owners for ransom as his forces reportedly surrender to the Senora army at Chohuahuar City. Two Mexican farmers allegedly paid ransoms, while about 200 of Villa's soldiers were provided. The latest sightings place him near Ortiz about 20 miles southeast of Chihuahua City.
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Juarez
Mexico
Villa
Chohuahuar City
Ortiz
Vila
Chuhuahua C
Germany to reduce troops in occupied zones says Berlin
Berlin reports Berlin says Germany will cut troop numbers in neutral occupied zones and press for immediate evacuations. Defense ministers declared the move aims to clear the issue before the Spa conference. Germany will not send delegates to Spa as French forces hold Frankfurt and other towns.
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Berlin
Germany
Frankfort
Flessien
Ministers of Defense
Dessier
Povernment de Vires
Spa
Brankfort
Trossan
Allies Send Note To Germany Naming More War Criminals
Berlin May 11 The allies presented a new note to Germany listing 45 Germans alleged to have committed crimes during the war and calling for their prosecution The note indicates indictments and states witnesses for the prosecution are prepared to travel to Germany.
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Germany
Berlin
Foreign Office
Jewelers State Convention Names New Officials
Peoria Illinois May 12 P J Magamann Chicago elected president of the Illinois Retail Jewelers association at the closing session of a two day convention All to Craisebure elected to honorary creator? No. Csx of mote woodent elected chairman executive committee
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Peoria
P. J. Magamann
Chicago
Iimurs Retail Jewelers Association
Craisebure
Csx
Mote, Woodent
Adams County Men Back Lowden at State Convention
Adams county delegates returned Tuesday morning after backing Governor Lowden in the convention scrap that defeated Mayor Thompson’s platform and named Lowden supporters at large. The county voted solidly for the Governor’s program throughout the convention, with little bitterness and broad backing from Illinois delegates and Downstate districts except Len Small’s area.
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Adams County
William Hale Thompson
Lowden
Len Small
Neb Hudson Marks 35 Years On City Police Force
Neb Hudson, dean of the Quincy police, will today observe the fifth anniversary of his service to the city as a policeman. He has long patrolled the downtown beat and will mark the day by continuing his duties.
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Neb Hudson
Quincy
Thas
Peat SN
Notable Visitors and Residents in Quincey Distill Local News
A jumble of personal notices from Quincey lists Guy Seevill visiting from Deestur for Seev vill business, J Smith Cruttenden's recovery visit to the courthouse, Andrew Spence of Camp Point in town, and Mr. and Mrs. J M Wathice of Golden as guests. Other items mention Mrs. Harteel traveling to Washington, a Woodbine Cemetery project, and various locals visiting relatives or attending events.
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Guy Seevill
Deestur
Quincey
Seevvill
J. Smith Cruttenden
Court House
Cruttenden
Qi Iy
Andrew Spence
Camp Point
Guiney
J. M. Wathice
Golden
JD UP
Robbins
North Fourth Street
PE. Fo
State Bank
Thden Rice
R. J. Welsh
Camp Peat
Woodbine
Elma Dambherst
Anna Damherst
Spruce Street
L. Hi. Purr
Mende Euest
Llamipshire
Eka Harteel
Maden Street
Jfartzell
Elector W. Emery Lancaster Named by Democratic State
W Emery Lancaster of Quincy was named an elector at large at the Democratic state convention in Springfield. His name will appear on the official presidential ballot in November. Other Democrats named are Charles C Craig of Galesburg, Richard L H Colby of Chicago, and John Bullington of Taylorville.
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W. Emery Lancaster
Quincy
Springfield
Hlingis
Charles C. Craig
Galesburg
Richard LH. Colby
Chicago
John Bullington
Taylorville
Liberal Drive For Woodland Home Opens In Quincy
Liberal responses shaped the Woodland Home fundraising drive on opening day. The goal is 56000 dollars to support a home for homeless children, to be paid in three yearly installments. Rotary, Lions, and Kiwanis volunteers canvassed the business district and about 100 women covered the residence. The campaign continues today and Thursday.
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Woodland Home
Quincy
Rotarians
Lions
Kiwanis
Church News Banquet Plans for South Site Orchestra
Banquet arrangements for the boys of the South Site who composed the music for recent church programs are being organized by the Salem church Men's League to be held soon. Several church groups and guilds schedule meetings, entertainments, sewing sessions, and Sunday school programs at various church parlors this week, with members hosting, teaching, or entertaining.
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Th South
Men's League of Salem Church
Padi Proffer
Feba Tfulse
Christening in St Peters and Luther Memorial Churches
Infant Joseph John Willing baptized at St Peters by Father Drie MW on Sunday afternoon. Sponsors Pfelen Sobn and John Willing Sr. Henry Flood, son of Flaved Hibbard, christened Sunday morning at Luther Memorial Church by Rev Wo Binga Mun. Mr and Mrs Henry Nebo were present.
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Pather Drie MW
Ton of Mroo
Martin Willing
Celock
St. Peters Roman Catholic Church
Joseph John
Pfelen Sobn
John Willing, Sr
Henry Flood
Flaved Hibbard
Luther Memorial Church
Wo Bingamun
Henry Nebo
Missouri Wheat Crop Stands At Fifty Percent In 1919
Wheat production in Missouri for 1919 stands at about fifty percent of the prior year. Weather conditions and planting delays affected yields across counties, with some districts reporting better conditions later in the season. Agricultural officials note regional variation and call for continued soil and crop management.
Illinois man heads Zinc Institute in Chicago
J. Te Wolff of Penn HK was elected president of the American Zinc Institute. Nettie Evans, 22, died Tuesday from burns after her clothing caught fire from a bonfire they attended Sunday in Charles City Town.
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Zinc Institute
Chicago
J. TE Wolff
Penn, HK
American Zinc Institute
Charles City
Town
Nettie Evans
Dukie
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