Rail help gets warm as freight cars, coal moves eyed
Washington reports a scramble over rail car priorities with executives urging the ICC to transfer 20,000 box cars from the Atlantic seaboard and reallocate 8,000 coal cars west of the Mississippi. Michigan and Minnesota officials pressed for fuel and smoother freight flow to the Michigan peninsula amid widespread car shortages and aging equipment concerns.
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Chicago
Mississippa River
Michigan
American Delegates Sail for Suffrage Sessions in Geneva
The American suffrage delegation led by Carrie Chapman Catt leaves New York on the steamer Royal George for Europe to attend the eighth congress of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance in Geneva Switzerland. The party includes 30 delegates and Mrs. Josephus Daniels as an official representative. Louisiana ratification expectations surface.
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Carrie Chapman Catt
Royal George
Europe
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Switzerland
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Josephus Daniels
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Ruisiana
Mre. Catt
Stanley McCormick
Alliance
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Timois
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Minots
Germany To Demand Allies Guarantee Against Occupations
A Berlin dispatch reports in parliamentary circles that the German government will declare its foreign policy stance on Thursday. It also plans to present a financial program to the Entente and demand guarantees that allies will not hinder Germany by new occupations, demand withdrawal of colored troops, punishment for allied soldiers crimes, and restoration of frontier customs duties and links between occupied areas.
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Compromise for National Guard Plan Is Refused
In Washington on May 20 the House rejected a Senate compromise to federalize the National Guard, 209 to 106, directing continued prewar guard organization. The vote sends the army reorganization bill back to conference with orders to oppose changes. Senate conferees led by Wadsworth planned to push for guard generalization, while critics warned of compulsory military training and loss of state control.
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GOP Committee Reports Plan For Party Platform
Washington officials said the Republican committee finalized data for the national platform after two days of discussion on twenty nine subjects. The report will be given to convention delegates and the platform committee for guidance as plans address domestic officers and foreign policy including the Treaty of Versailles and entanglements.
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Beasley Letter Alleges Family Slayings In GreenVille
A letter, attributed to Harley Beaster, claims he killed his wife and two sons and admits guilt. Beasley died by his own hand beside his wife’s grave, saying he could not bear to part from his children. He reportedly killed the family at Webster City, Iowa, on May 8 after a failed reconciliation.
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Rescue of Last Man Marooned by Red River Flood
Ack TENARKANA May 20 Dr William Youmans brother of Federal Judge Frank A Youmans Fort Smith Ark was the last known person marooned by Red River flood in Lafayette county and was rescued Tuesday night by a hastily built flotilla of boats There has been no loss of life.
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Lafayette County
Warning to United States over Mexican policy voiced
Washington discussions on Mexico urged caution toward factions that toppled Carranza. Officials and industrialists pressed for guarantees of foreign and investment policy before recognizing the new Mexican government. A coalition cabinet may be formed May 24 to unite rival groups. Carranza reportedly moves north from Vera Cruz with rural police forces in pursuit.
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Rail Board Refuses Plea From Outlawed Strikers in Chicago
The United States Railroad Labor Board declined to hear petitions from Chicago Yardmen's Association leader John Grun and United Enginemen's Association president HE Redding along with sixteen striking unions. It said it only hears disputes authorized by law, citing the 1920 Transportation Act. The board then considered a manager proposal for a sliding wage scale tied to living costs as rails demands total about 1 billion dollars.
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Missouri Labor Unions Oppose Dry Laws Reform Demand
Springfield Missouri May 20 labor delegates at the Missouri State Federation of Labour convention condemned the prohibition act as depriving laboring men of their rights. They urged repeal of the act.
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Missouri State Federation of Labour Convention
March On Tour For Forces On Rhine In June
Washington May 20 General Peyton C March chief of staff will leave June 10 on an inspection tour of American forces on the Rhine and Major General John L Chamberlain inspector general will begin an extended tour of France and England to close up army matters
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Census Shows Rockford Has 65 651 Souls
Census figures released in Washington on Wednesday list Rockford Illinois at 64 651 residents with a 44 6 percent increase from prior counts. Other cities named include Dallas Utah Malden Utica Altoona Rhinelander Roanoke and Pittsfield with varied growth figures.
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Wis
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Northbridge
Houston Opposed To Bonus Plans Explains Stand
Washington May 20 Secretary Houston opposes the insurgent Republican-Democratic bonus plan. Fordney of the Wars and Means Committee read a treasury view letter opposing the proposal. Houston argues for funding government expenses through taxes or bonds rather than a wartime bonus, noting heavy burdens from recent railroad laws and the need to avoid price inflation and extra credit. The committee postponed action to today to consider the relief measure.
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Negro Found Guilty Of Murder In Chicago
John P. Rees a 40 year old black man was found guilty by a jury of murdering his wife last December. His penalty was fixed at death. No motion for a new trial will be heard Saturday. Thomas Flannigan was found guilty of murdering Louis Bennett a rank collector on March 13, 1912. Bennett was assaulted by three men, one of whom shot him.
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Thomas Flannigan
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Louisiana Governor Declines to Push Suffrage Amendment
Baton Rouge May 20 Gov Parker declines to urge Louisiana legislature to ratify the federal suffrage amendment Wilson urged him by wire to use influence for adoption in the state legislature efforts by President Wilson to secure ratification are noted but Parker does not commit to action.
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Parker
Wilson
Price cuts sweep nationwide as apparel discounts rise
May 20 Chicago reports a wave of price reductions in men and women's clothing, shoes, hats, and accessories. Department stores from Boston to St Louis announce discounts from 15 to 60 percent as banks press credit and stock shortages help drive the widespread sales. Sharp reductions reach dental work in Omaha and a Newark clothing firm calls price cutting an economic mistake. Local shops in Chattanooga Columbus and Texarkana advertise 20 to 33 1/3 percent cuts while many midwestern cities report similar markdowns across wardrobes and related items.
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Five Wyoming Prison Escapee Dies In Drowning Incident
Cheyenne May 20 One of five boys who escaped from the Worland State Industrial Institution by knocking a guard senseless was drowned. Of the others, one has been recaptured, two are at large, and the fate of the fifth is doubtful though thought likely to be drowned.
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State Industrial Institution
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Yachts of former Kaiser put up for sale in New York
May 20 report states the schooner Meteor IV and Meteor IVoo, built for the former German emperor, were advertised for sale in New York. Meteor IVoo launched in 1902 and was christened by then Miss Alice Roosevelt.
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Alice Rouosevelt
Senators Clash Over Soaring Prices And Cloth Shoes
Washington lawmakers debate boosts in costs amid protests against profiteers. Senator Thomas accuses public action of breaking price controls while Senator Kenyon denounces retailers as robbers. A wounded wardrobe tale highlights patched clothes as symbol of economic strain.
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Michigan Democrats O K Wilson at State Convention
Michigan Democrats backed President Wilson and the Versailles treaty with amendments and pledged unfaltering support, while endorsing the League of Nations. Delegates to the San Francisco convention were chosen, unit rule observed, and a dispute over prohibition and soldiers benefits shaped the closing debate.
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Wilson
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Herbert Hoover
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Congregationalists Name New Officers
In Wilmette Rev CL EL Mc Kintey of Galesburg was elected moderator of the Congregational conference of Trnodes at a May 20 meeting. The 1621 meeting will be at Sterling. The body voted to push a constitutional change to allow daily bites in state public schools. Other officers include Assistant moderator Rev Jo oW Davies Winnetka Senator Rev Woo Collins Jack Sony Secretary Rev RW Gammon Chicago.
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EL McKintey
Galesburg
Congregational Conference
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Jo Ow Davies
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Senbe
Mine Wage Case Fails To Reach An End
Washington may 20 the prospect of settling the anthracite miners wage controversy dimmed as a conference between miners operators and secretary of labor walson failed to yield a definite compromise secretary Wesen said he would meet the complete scale committee again to arrange a settlement in a second session after separate talks with operators
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Rail line proposal denied by public utilities panel
SPRINGFIELD May 20 The Davenport Speinffeld and Southern railroad had its application for a certificate to permit construction denied by the state public utilities commission. The commission rejected the request on grounds of no necessity for the route and an unsound financial plan by its promoters.
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Davenport, Speinffeld and Southern Railroad
Seven sleuths killed in Mateawan mine row
In Mateawan a clash between Samuel Felts detectives and miners escalated after a police approach to evict families. Mayor Testerman and leader Albert Petts were wounded, Felts and the mine party leader were killed, and several detectives were shot as they fled. Bodies were moved to Williamstown. a large force was dispatched to restore order.
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Republicans in House Stand Up For a Bonus
Washington May 20 Republicans in the House caucus backed soldier relief legislation urged by the American Legion and refused to delay. A four hour debate featured opposition arguing taxes and factional splits, with a 94 to 56 recorded vote against postponing the plan. The relief package includes cash bonuses, home and travel allowances, paid-up life insurance, and vocational training benefits.
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McGraw Suspended Five Days By NL President
May 20 reports President Heydler suspended New York baseball manager John J. McGraw for five days. The action followed McGraws clashes with umpires in games at Pittsburgh and Chicago, reflecting reported trouble during the contests.
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