President asks Congress to accept Armenian mandate
President Wilson urged Congress to accept a U S mandate over Armenia. The message circulated in both houses, with Republicans wary of Senate passage. Officials noted treaty provisions would be modified if the United States assumed the mandate, with troop estimates ranging from tens of thousands to about fifty thousand.
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Washington
United States
Armenia
Congress
Wilson
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Lodge
League of Nations
Moroa Mrembla
Armena
Maglor
Harbord
Ote
Basic Law framers study corporation laws at session today
In Springfield on May 25 the constitutional convention resumes, continuing debate on corporate sections including cumulative voting. A motion by Delegate Levy Maver to Chicago to strike a provision was defeated. The convention will also hear discussion on operative associations and hopes to welcome the Farmers' Grain Dealers' Federation to advocate recognizing cooperative associations equally with corporations.
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Springfield
Levy Maver
Chicago
Arieoun
Corperbien
Thompson Gives His Views On Primaries
Thompson, en route to Chicago, voices opposition to bound district delegates from Tennessee river trip. He says state convention can only instruct a majority of delegates and doubts Gov Lowden’s chances. He plans to run for re election as national committeeman.
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Louis
Hand Hale Thompson
Chicago
Tennessee
Tineis
Awden
Thompson
Lowden
Sowden
Napal
Burlington Census Shows a Town Decrease
Burlington Town population figures show a drop to 24,057 while surrounding areas rise. Jeriden Conn lists 29,984 an increase of 2, or 9.5 percent, and the total for the region, including Mer, reaches 34,739 up 2,673 or 8.3 percent. Variously, the statewide tally stands at 415,777 with an increase of 48,325.
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Waluington
Jeriden
Conn
Burlington
Town
Mer
Wilsons Message Urging Armenian Mandate
President Wilson urges Congress to accept a United States mandate over Armenia following San Remo talks. He frames it as a sacred trust to guide and assist Armenian peoples toward independence, aligning with Christian humanitarian goals and the postwar peace framework.
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Council
San Remo
Tourgenty Ad
Unefess
United States
Armenia
Congress
San Remy
Operating Committee Formed In Chicago To Break Freight Tie up
A Chicago operating committee of all railroads entering the city was formed with J H W Brinkerhoff as chairman to devise relief and cooperate with rail bodies to restore normal traffic. The group, organized at a meeting called by Ro H Austin of the American Railway Association and Woo E Kendall of the car service commission, will meet soon to plan aid for freight congestion relief.
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Chicago
J. H W. Brinkerhott
Chicago Belt Railway
Ro H. Aushton
American Railroad Associator
Woo E. Kendall
Washington
Car Service Commission
Funcion
Mo B. Casey Davies
Guarding Hoyne Home After Attempts Made On Prosecutor's Life
Chicago May 2 Police guarded the home of State's Attorney Mackiy Hoyne after a rifle shot narrowly missed his life Sunday night. Hoyne's 15 year old son Francis was at home. A caretaker from a vacant house was questioned but provided no clues. Authorities noted threats tied to a murder case prosecutorial actions.
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Chitcago
Mackiy Hoyne
Lfe
Hoyne
Francis
Wolfee
Wayne
Clemenceau Gift Sparks Tigers Win in New York
In New York on May 25, manager Hush Jennings of the Detroit Tigers received a tiger's claw luck token from Charles Clemenceau, former French premier. Detroit defeated the New York team 3 to 1 as Jennings quipped the jinx helped the win.
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New York
Clemenceau
France
Hush Jennings
Detroit Tigers
Detroit
Jennings
British Subject Freed by Villa After Ransom Report
The British subject George Milee, reported held by Villa and subject to ransom, has been released. The U S State Department says the American consul at Chihuahua and an official of Alvarado Mining Company confirm release. Muller is identified as superintendent.
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Villa Freed
U. S
Washington
George Milee
Wiater Ransom
State Department
Chihuahua
Alvarado Mining Company
Muller
Releas
Adolfo De La Huerta Named Interim Mexican President
Adolfo De La Huerta of Sonora was named president ad interim of Mexico by an extraordinary congress session with 224 votes to 28 for Pablo Gonzales. The Agua Prieta plan backs his rule and elections were postponed from July 4 to September 5. Tenacio Bonillas and other officials linked to Carranza’s assassination were arrested in El Paso.
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Mexico City
Adolfo de la Huerta
Sonora
Mexico
Pablo Gonzales
Antonio Villareal
Bonillas
EE Paso
Texas
Tenacio Bonillas
United States
Paulus Pontes
Carranza
General Obregon
Washington
Ville
Carranzan
Dia Carranza
Mindero
Villa
Senator Penrose Receives Health Update in Philadelphia
Doctors say Senator Boss Penrose is not seriously ill and plans to attend the Chicago convention. A Monday statement notes he overtaxed his strength and needs rest after a mild fever and slight cold, with no congestion, and visitors restricted by physicians.
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Philadelphia
Boss Penrose
Chicago
Alfred Stengel
Charles “B Penrose
Herbert
Carpenter
Penrose
Tle
Freight Rate Increase Won’t Hit Living Costs
Washington May 9 25 Beliefs that advancing rail freight rates to provide more than a billion dollars in additional revenue for railroads would raise living costs were voiced by spokesmen for carriers in an ICC hearing. Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio, said nothing that sharpened living costs as promptly transporting goods. Frederick Strauss of New York for the railroads said a 15 to 60 percent rate rise would have little effect on freight movement. Leonard Elicott of the general rate committee argued the requested sum exceeds road estimates.
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Washington
Carliers
Inter-State Coummeres Commission
Khraw
Dasie Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
Dreder Strauss
New York
Lionard Eficott
General
The
Association of Railway Executives
Railroad Labor Board
Strauss
New Receipt Book Promotes Canned Foods for Families
A household guidance piece urges balanced meals and shared duties, urging wives to obtain a new receipt book and husbands to support healthy cooking. It promotes scientifically prepared Peet packets by the National Canners Association, distributed through the Washington Information Bureau, with a coupon offer.
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National Canners Association
Washington Information Bureau
Thompson Demands Action as Illinois GOP Split Deepens
Springfield May 25 The Republican state central committee faces a clash between Mayor William Hale Thompson of Chicago who wants immediate election of a state chairman and secretary and Governor Frank O Lowden who favors postponement until after the September primary The meeting will decide whether to elect a chairman tonight with both Thompson and Lowden factions nominating candidates Thompson arrived with Chicago and Cook County politicians The plan aims to complete the party organization Governor Lowden’s position is that district delegates to the national convention are not bound by state convention instructions The list of committee members from districts one through twenty five is provided with many named figures and districts including Danville Rock Island Peoria and Quincy.
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Springfield
Republican State Central Committee
William Hale Thompson
Chicago
Frank O. Lowden
Thompson
Lowden
Oaacer
St. Lows
Ernest KK. Leseure
Danville
France
Lhucag
Adolph Marks
Edwin S. Davis
Jainss Rea
Thomas Finuncane
Morris Elle
Government probes sugar brokers over license violations
New York May 25 government to probe sugar brokers for license violations to ensure fair distribution of sugar supply. Arnim W. Riley says informal meetings with sugar men begin today to expose violations, curb resale at replacement value, and reduce profits from inflated prices amid ongoing war license concerns.
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New York
Arnim W. Riley
Palmer
Joint Legislative Committee
Lierbert Jouver
Sugar Equalization Board
Kies
Washington
Riles
Riley
Stockholders May Get Back All Cash in Bank Proposal
A tentative plan, presented Monday to a federal judge by Attorney J D Black for Graham and Sons bank creditors, suggests paying 60 cents on the dollar. It also contemplates using Graham family stock valued around 1.56 million to cover the remaining 40 percent of liabilities. Judge Page took it under advisement.
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Phil
Graham and Sons Bank
Joh DD. Bhick
Graham Fatwidly
Chicago Tile Guid Prust Company
Te Dark
Dollan
Black
Graham
Page
2.75 Beer Is Made Legal In New York
Albany New York Governor Smith signed the Walker bill into law allowing the manufacture and sale of beer containing not more than 2.75 percent alcohol by weight. The measure passed the legislature and was enacted Monday.
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New York
Albany
N.Y
Walker
Smith
Deschanel Recovers After Train Window Plunge Near Montargis
President Deschanel escaped death when he plunged head first from a moving train during a dedication trip. Premier Millerand said the president is physically and mentally sound though shaken. doctors advise rest at Rambouillet. Deschanel experienced dizziness and recalled nothing until regaining consciousness.
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Associated Press
Paris
Peschancel
Montargis
Raymond
Millerand
America
Deschanel
Council of Ministers
Jules Steeg
Interior
M. Deschanel
Wood campaign buoyant after Oregon primary clash
Chicago May 25 Major General Leonard Wood remains in the Oregon race as national campaign head William C Procter says second place in the state would still be a victory for Wood. With three quarters of returns in Wood sits about 2,000 votes behind Johnson, who holds a narrow lead. Portland reports Johnson leading by 672 votes in unofficial returns from 14 counties with Wood in a distant second.
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Chicago
Leonard Wood
Oregon
Willian
C. Procter
Wood
Pasifbe
Vito
Waoad
Hiram Jobinsop
Johnsen
Storia
Portland
Ore
Cleetae
Portland Oregonian
Iran Johnsen
Johnson
Lowden
Hoover
Emmerson Details Expenses in Preconvention Campaigns
Washington May 05 Evidence that 504.984.78 was spent to support Governor Lowden and a focus on the Ohio primary contest to against Harding and Wood marked the Senate investigation opening. Emmerson gave figures including 375,175.78 from Lowden, 156,243 total state payments, and 96,056 for general publicity. He named many figures, states, and committees while detailing salaries, campaigns among women, and headquarter allocations.
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Ted Progg
Wasteington
Lowden
Pines
Ohis
Harding
Leonard Wood
Newberry
Michigan
Senate
Hitchcock
Frank FL. Pitchcock
Wood
Farding
Wiliam Cooper Proctor
Cincinnati
A. A. Sprague
Chicago
Horace C. Stebbins
New York
John HE. Price
Cleveland
Lo L. Emmerson
Hitness
Emmerson
Kenyon
Lowdon Young Men's Club
Washington
States
Georgia
Henry Lincoln Johnson
Alabama
Rwin
Oklahoma
J W. Kayser
Texas
George B. Rockwell
Virginia. Inc
South Dakota
W. Hull
GC. F. Buck
Illinois
Wisconsin
Carleyle Assey
Oregon
Joseph Dunne
North Dakota
Indiana
Joseph Baldwin
Mitch
Missouri
Reed
Enamers A
Cox
Rel. Moore
Ohio
Senator Johnson
California
Johnson
McSween
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Frederic J. Haskin
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