FUGITIVE IN HILLS CAPTURE REPORT HEM
Washington May 16 lengthy dispatch describes Venusti ano Carranza, former Mexican president, as a fugitive pursued by Obregonist forces in the mountains between Meaty City and Vera Cruz. Reports claim loyal detachments clash and the pursuit continues with uncertain outcomes as authorities announce possible capture or death.
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Washington
Venustiano Carranza
Mexico
Alvaro Obregon
Meaty City
Vera Cruz
San Matcos
Vera Tras
Carranza
Ciroua Toa
Ted
Measures Taken To Aid Credits Discussed In Senate Hearing
Washington May 160. The economy reserve board was requested in a resolution introduced by Senator Mc Carrick to report steps contemplated to deflate currency and credit and to extend credit for moving Che TO creps.
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Washington
Ecademy Reserve Board
McCarrick
Republecan
Income tax claim on Lewis machine gun inventor
George Henry Payne in New York said the Government attempted to tax Col Lewis, inventor of the Lewis machine gun, on earnings from a weapon he supplied to the U.S. He criticized the War Department and Treasury for taxing money he gave back to the Government, calling it a temporary hardship.
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New York
Col TN. Lewis
George Henry Payne
Col Lewis
Payne
Treasues
Col Lewis Cunt
United States
Winona Mines Shut Down Due to Copper Shortage
The Winona mine closed Saturday night causing workers to lose wages and leisure time. Low copper prices and lack of available workmen are cited as reasons for the halt.
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Toubliton
Mid
Winona Omine
Daniels Denies Sims Charges of Unpreparedness
Secretary Daniels testifies to the Senate naval committee denying Admiral Sims claims that the Navy was unprepared for war in 1917. He cites Roosevelt and Taft records and his early recommendations, arguing the Navy was too small but the record refutes the charges of neglect and that steps toward preparedness were taken before U.S. entry. He notes approval of the Dewey plan and discusses naval expansion debates.
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Wasitiington
Daniels
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Sims
Roosevelt
Taft
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Wilson
Congress
Grant
United States
Liquor theft alleged at U S warehouse by federal agents
Federal agents claim liquor stored in a U S warehouse was stolen. The complaint cites forged certificates and a scheme tied to warehouse records. Authorities identify a possible co conspirator network and say the case involves forged papers and thefts at multiple facilities.
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U. S
Police Captain Missing Since February Found in Rochester
The Police Captain reported missing February 26 was found May 18 in Rochester after a search. Officials say he appeared severely distressed and mentally unsettled at that time. Investigators released no further details pending formal statements.
Urges President to Recognize Ireland
Washington May 10 Representative Mason of Texas introduced a concurrent resolution urging the President to recognize the Irish republic and pass time with the republic. The record notes Congress previously anchored his arts before providing funds for the Irish question.
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Ireland
Washington
Mas
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Tia Os
Ures
Wisom
Hun
Congress
Republic
Weather forecast hints at rain over coming week
Forecast notes rain across the week with fluctuating temperatures and overcast conditions. References to Reston and regional areas appear in garbled text, but suggest cooler mornings and variable daytime highs with chances of showers.
Grenade Attack Disrupts Erzberger Meeting
A man threw a hand grenade at a Mushnaen near Stuttaart as clerical party members gathered to discuss the candidacy of Nathias Brecbeser for the tetchstag. Several people were struck by fragments and injured.
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Paas Rierlen
Sayman
Mushnaen
Stuttaart
Chanecehor
Miniater
Nathias Brecbeser
Fured
Nicky Is Again In New York After Long Search
Nicky returns to New York amid a months long nationwide manhunt connected to a $3,000,000 bond case. Arnstein was among those recovered, with arrests at Ludlow Street noted as part of the broad crackdown.
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Nicky
New York
Arnstein
Socialists Appeal for Debs Release to Wilson
WADDTINGTON May 13 The Socialist party petitions the War Department asking for Eugene V Debs to be released from prison and presented to President Wilson. Attendees including party officials and supporters call for clemency as Debs remains incarcerated following his wartime conviction.
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Hare
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de George Eo Roerer
Boston
commuttes +t
Millionaire Will Contest Proceeds To Higher Court
May 16 The appeal by Mrs Mary Marvin challenges a lower court decision on the late Mathe Xo Kam will. The case centers on whether Mrs Marvin or Mrs King may benefit from the estate and the disputed arrangements. The probate matter involves a trust set to protect and maintain the property for old men and related heirs.
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James Co
Eadifionaire
Weber
Baldwan
Mefyir
Mathe Xo Kam
King
Melvin
Banas
Leaps To His Death From Fourth Floor
A 48 year old salesman died after leaping from a fourth floor window of the hospital. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon while he was receiving treatment for nervous trouble. He leaves a wife and children.
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Cadar
Woodward Carriage Worker Fatally Struck By Taxi
Woodward, a carpenter from Withangs Woodward, was fatally struck here this morning when a taxi rammed his bicycle. He was pitched about twenty feet, landing on his head in the collision.
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Withangs Woodward
Ming
Woodward
Father Dies On Trip For Body of Son
BUCKLIN Mo May 16 L T Walton father of Horace Walton killed by Chicago police Friday in a pistol battle died at a hotel here Saturday. He and his wife were on their way to Chicago to claim the body of their son. After the train left Chillicothe Friday Mr Walton was taken ill and removed from the train here. Heart failure is given as the cause of death. Mrs Walton left Saturday night for Chicago with the body of her husband and father, and son will be buried there.
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Kron Lesteron OY
Rochester
Roe Bester
Andoot Das
Yulos
Piers
Bucklin
L. T. Walton
Horace Walton
Chicago
Chillicothe
Walton
Three Bishops Elected At Methodist Conference
Three bishops were elected Saturday including Fred J. Profier of Murer and Ed Waldorf of Cleveland with Charles E. Leeke as another. The report notes a larger plan to unify the Methodist Episcopal Church and outlines committee actions and next steps for the General Conference.
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Ehutel
Fred J. Profier
Murer
Waldorf
Cleveland
Qhie
Leeke
Lsr
Coht
Anmeurcemeidt
Peporal
Eoonferner
Woebert
Leek
Return Of Merchant Marine Ships To The Former Owners Urged
SAN PRANCISCO reports a global push to return merchant ships to their former owners and restore private operation. Delegates urged safeguarding producers and expanding shipbuilding to meet world markets, with calls to increase appropriations for the merchant fleet and ensure fair trade, labor, and transport development.
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Wei
Eawa
Aswell
Draft of Aid Bill Finished Amid Tax Proposals
Washington May 16 The draft aid bill details a 1 percent tax on dividends and a surtax on incomes over 5000 with different rates for brackets 5000 to 10000 10000 to 26000 and above 26000 The bill proposes a $500 million top-up to government revenues over three years and includes educational training aid allocations as part of broader relief measures.
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Washington
Dhes
Developments in Premiers Negotiations Reported by Agsocuted Press
Reports from May 1 indicate resumed talks between two premiers with government officials signaling progress. The French and British delegations discussed terms and potential compromises while delays attributed to proposal deliberations. A plan for Germany’s aid package and adequate payments to France were cited as likely outcomes.
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Tertile
Germany
France
Posse Finds No Trace Of Man They Seek
GRI aENVILLE May 16 Posse searches the woods near Greenville for Harvey O Beasley reported Saturday night to Sheriff Wo. Wiser that no trace has been found of the man charged with the order of his wife and their two small sons. The search continues with two bloodhounds brought from St. Eine.
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Posse
Sheriff Foils Angry Mob Plot in Springpieed
A fragmentary report describes a sheriff stopping a violent mob in Springpieed. The text references arrests, a rear-door escape, and subsequent investigations linked to a Mrs Deckee and a Mrs Beuer with unclear dates and names.
Urges Emergency Action to Break Rail Congestion
An Associated Press report from May 16 describes a joint appeal by the Association of Railway Executives and the American Railway Association to the Interstate Commerce Commission. They call for emergency action to ease heavy rail freight congestion, citing wartime precedent and seeking relief from certain state laws and regulatory powers to restore operations and property protections.
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Associated Press
Wastlingseon
IIT
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Amenean Railrowl Association
Pam
Federal Rail Board Opens Permanent Chicago Offices
Federal Rail Board will open permanent offices in Chicago as part of preparatory steps for extending direct oversight. The move, announced from Chicago on May 16, follows lingering disputes with involved organizations and signals the board’s phased establishment under federal transportation provisions.
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Federal Rail Board
Chicago
Refusal To Join In Welcome To Prince Angers Australians
Resentment surfaced at a Melbourne meeting as Australians voice opposition to a forthcoming royal visit to New South Wales. The report notes discontent about arrangements and the reception planned for Prince Angers, with unclear references to officials and events.
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Prince
Melbourne
Australia
Tabor Council
Sidney
New South Wales
Place of Wales
Fak Pheibe
Senator Retracts His Slams On New Jersey
A garbled report notes a Texas senator retracting critical remarks about New Jersey. The item hints at a presidential context and references congressional veto and constitutional debate, with mentions of Senator Enge and President Marshall amid unclear quotes and dates.
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Washington
Sheppard
Texas
Troy
Atti Hing Tre Kh
Congress
Marshall
Proper
Enge
Jersey
Chicago Courts Hear Many Eviction Cases
Chicago courts hear numerous eviction actions as landlords pursue rent claims amid a wave of cases. The text notes landlords suing tenants and mentions a “rent strike” as unrest grows, with hundreds of suits reportedly filed across multiple courts.
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Chicago
English Gold Flows in Global Trade Volume
A fragmented clipping notes vast flows of English gold through world markets. It cites figures: Europe $67,000 and Asia $3,328,000 weekly, North America $238,000, South America $208,000, totaling substantial international gold movement across days and regions.
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S Janod the Shaw
Enatist
United States
Europe
South America
Asia
Sai
Treaty Debate Marks Senate Vote On Versailles Accord
Fragmented text reports a Senate vote on the Versailles Treaty with lines noting 43 10 38 in favor and references to Senator Underwood and Senator Harding. It mentions debate over the treaty, claims of Republican opposition against President Wilson, and a Senate substitute moving toward concurrence with proposed amendments.
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Underwood
Alabama
Congress
Harding
Rewbhean
Ohio
Wuesen
Senate
French And Turks In Clash In Middle East
French and Turkish forces clash in Asia Minor near Aintab. Reports say casualties and continued fighting as French troops defend positions against Turkish advances. The situation remains serious with both sides exchanging artillery and infantry actions.
Street Car Collision Injures Four Passengers
A street car collided with an engine near North Main Street at 240 Saturday afternoon. Four people including Mrs Samples and others were injured and taken to a local hospital. Names provided include Rogers Mas 1604, Ed Types, Bren, and Mrs Ruth ee omen in the incident report.
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Ptasesonville
Jac Rateway
North Mainsing
Materia Walon Rogers
Gaus Defrates
Bren
Ruthee Omen
Bts
Samples Neat
First Plane Covers Omaha Chicago Line
The report notes a new air service between Omaha and Chicago with emphasis on speed and mail delivery. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but suggest a pioneering aircraft route and the protection of a postal wall or hub in the process. Names and exact dates are not recoverable from the text.
House Seeks Free Garden Seed Privilege Debate
A congressional debate centers on preserving free garden seed privileges. Representative Blanton pushes the House to urge Senate amendments striking a $250 tax or fee provision, while House and committee votes shape future action.
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Boll
Blanton
Lesa
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