Death of Carranza Clouds Mexican Crisis In Mexico
Telegraphs from railroad hubs urge Gulf and South Atlantic ports to ease East West freight congestion. Latin American dictator Venustiano Carranza is reported killed or captured and assassinated amid fighting around Puebla and Mexico City, with confusion over actual fate and motives and a river of blood since Porfirio Diaz's abdication.
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Louisville
Pittsburg
San Francisco
South
East
Middle West
West
New Orleans
Mobile
Jacksonville
Brunswick
Savanna Charleston
Norfolk
Ohio River
St. Louis
Memphis
Washington
Venusiano Carranai
Puebla
United States
Mexico
Ley Fuego
Madero
Suares
Tlaxcaltonga
Mesco
Herrera
Carranga
Gensel Obregon
Revolutionary Movement
Carranza
Porfirio Ding
Pork Decline Shocks Markets in New York and Chicago
Market reports show sharp breaks in pork, cotton, corn, and cereals amid nationwide price cutting agitation. Sugar climbs to 21 1/2 cents per pound as refiners announce higher base price. stock exchanges recover on Liberty and Victory bonds while bank liquidity falters under Federal Reserve pressure.
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New York
Chicago
Stock Exchange
Victory
Federal Reserve Board
American Sugar Refining Company
Southern ports not used for export movement in crisis
Ros McKallar of the Southern Railroad explains the current freight bottleneck. He notes no push to shift export business to Southern ports despite a crisis. He argues the South benefits from two Northbound loads for every Southbound load, causing empty trips and increased jam north of the Ohio River.
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Ros. McKallar
Southern Railroad
Ohio River
Legion Membership Campaign Surges With 80 000 New Members
In Indianapolis incomplete returns to national headquarters indicate about 80 000 new members joined in the first two days of the American Legion nationwide Increased Membership campaign.
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion
Old Veteran Passes and Resting Under the Shade
Washington and New York report concerns over audits of presidential expenses and Senate led investigations into luxury imports and campaign funding. Mention of Borah resolution and pressure on importers, with financial scrutiny tied to deflationary credit aids. Confederate Veterans unit mourns a Mississippi division member fallem in a local hospital.
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Washington
Senate
New York
Little Rock
Jonathan Kel
Federal
Tavis Mississippi
Armenia Boundary Arbitration By United States Set
The United States accepts the role of arbitrator to fix the Armenian boundary. Craig of Asheville or Osborn of Greensboro are named to the intimate advisory council of ambassadors in Washington. Former Governor Locke Craig and W. H. Osborn join the boundary commission after the death of Robert B Glenn in Canada.
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United Sts
Craig
Osborn
Glenn
Council of Ambassadors
Washington
Wilson
Locke Craig
Asheville
Unite States
W. H. Osborn
Greensboro
Armenia
Coed
Robert B Glenn
Canada
Federal Reserve Plans Deflation Behind War Credit Rise
Washington reports a new policy to curb long term loans for non essential operations and discourage unnecessary borrowings to deflate national finances. Bankers pledge cooperation as Governor Harding urges liquidation of surplus loans to correct inflation while war driven credit expansion nears 11 billion dollars and currency growth about 1.9 billion. The aim is a normal, healthy liquidation without harming essential industries or commerce.
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Washington
Federal Reserve System
Reserve Board
Harding
Hardingward
Geneva Chosen as Permanent League Seat
Rome reports the league of nations council, following Switzerland’s referendum, selected Geneva as the seat for the league assembly. Brussels was skipped as Switzerland’s vote did not approve.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Rome
Council of the
League Assembly
Brussels
Switzerland
Japan Will Not Withdraw Gold From United States Amid Unsettled Conditions
A tabloid inquiry among leading figures indicates Japan will not withdraw gold held in America despite unsettled economic conditions. The gold is largely invested in American bonds and earning interest, and Japan reportedly has surplus gold at home beyond its needs.
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Japan
America
Treasury opposes using Liberty Bonds to pay federal taxes
Assistant Secretary Lefvingwell states in a letter that accepting Liberty bonds for federal tax payments would force the Treasury to borrow anew, replacing funds it would have collected through taxes, and would undermine revenue.
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Washington
Treasury
Leffingwell
Wilson Warns Coal Operators and Miners There Must Be No Strike
President Wilson warned anthracite coal operators and miners against striking during the country’s readjustment period. In a letter to the joint scale committee he urged continued work while disputes are resolved, proposing a commission’s decision if no agreement is reached.
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Ilson
Washington
Wilson
Joint Scale Committee
Colby Says Committee Can Act on Irish Resolutions
Secretary Colby wrote Chairman Porter that there are no facts in foreign relations to deter action on pending Irish freedom resolutions. The House Foreign Affairs Committee feels conscientiously compelled to take action, but the resolutions remain before it.
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Colby
Washington
Porter
House Foreign Affairs Committee
WIII Aid in Reconstruction of Devastated Europe
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace appropriated 500000 to aid reconstruction in France Belgium Serbia and Russia. Dr Nicholas Murray Butler disclosed in the annual report of the Endowment's division of intercourse and education. The bequest includes 100000 for restoration of the University of Louvain.
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New York
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace Hn
France
Belgium
Serbia
Russia
Nicholas Murray Butler
Ald Jm
University of Loulvain
Changes in the Regulations Governing Deliveries of Cotton
Washington report on an amendment to the agricultural appropriation affecting cotton deliveries. Senate and house conferees struck the amendment. Rouse refused to accept the amendment as reported, with continued discussion on the Senate version and associated government fees.
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Washington
Senate
House
Rouse
Trade figures show March to April export and import declines
Washington department of commerce reports April exports at 684 million dollars, down from 820 million in March and 715 million the prior April. Imports declined by about 30 million, following March trade totals.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Miners Form Band in Matewan to Seek Strike Breakers
In Matewan West Virginia a group of 300 miners is patrolling trains entering town in search of alleged Maldata Felts men. In London the Chinese cabinet rejects direct negotiations with Japan to settle the Shantung question.
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Roanoke
I Matewan
West Virginia
Maldata Felts
Japan
London
General Federation of Labor Ends Paris Strike
The General Federation of Labor decided to call off the strike in support of railway workers. A vote of 96 to 11 approved resumption of work. The Hoover Herald will publish daily during the Chicago Republican National Convention next month in support of Herbert Hoover.
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Parks
General Federation of Labor
Hoover Herald
Chicago
League Decides Bolivian Matter Is Purely an American Question
Buenos Aires reports the League of Nations council will not intervene in Bolivia's request for a Pacific port, deeming it a purely American matter. The decision follows a Bolivian memorial and a dispatch from Rio Janeiro.
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League
Buenos Aires
Enunell
League of Nations
Bolivia
Rio Janeiro
Legion Reaffirms Fourfold Soldier Relief Push
Washington The executive committee of the American Legion reaffirmed its advocacy of the fourfold soldier relief plan awaiting action before the House Wars and Means Committee and insisted the measure become law before Congress adjourns for the summer recess.
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Legion
Washington
The
American Legion
House Wars and Means Committee
Congress
Norfolk and Portsmouth Grocers Strike Over Bread Prices
Norfolk and Portsmouth grocers unite to refuse to handle bread costing more than ten cents and to sell at ten cents. An anti lynching law was reported out by the house judiciary committee and placed on the calendar for early consideration. The measure would allow residents to appeal to federal courts if they believe state protection was denied. mobs could face fines and imprisonment.
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Norfolk
Portsmouth
Norfolk and Portsmouth
United
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Wave of Clothing Price Cuts Confounds Explanations
Washington reports a broad decline in wearing apparel prices driven partly by public pullback from the market and a Justice Department probe. Assistant Attorney General Garvan notes the trend, while officials weigh broader economic impact and enforcement factors.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Garvan
North Carolina
Equal and Exact Justice Urged by Vice President Marshall
Indiana report on Vice President Marshall addressing the state Democratic convention in Indianapolis. He called for equal justice to all and special privileges to none, urged jail sentences for profiteers, and framed his doctrine as a remedy for current unrest.
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Indianpolis
Ind
Marshall
Mareball
House Committee Approves Stock Dividend Tax for Soldier Relief
Washington. A ten percent stock dividend tax retroactive to March 15 was approved by the House Ways and Means Committee as part of soldier relief legislation. The narrow margin of one vote sparked a fight in committee delaying a favorable report on the bill amid calls for reconsideration by tax opponents.
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Washington
House Ways
Means Committee
Southern Presbyterian General Assembly Opens at Port Presbyterian
The sixtieth general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church convened in Port Presbyterian church with 200 to 260 ministers and commissioners present. Rev. A. M. Praser of Staunton, Va., preached the opening sermon followed by communion, with the assembly beginning its work amidst the large gathering.
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Charlotte
Southern Presbyterian Church
Pirot
A. M. Praser
Staunton
Trucker Dumps Snap Beans Into Mobile Bay
A produce trucker on the eastern shore dumped his cargo of snap beans into Mobile Bay to avoid selling to local dealers at 60 a bushel. The act mirrors a self styled protest with minimal ceremony and no disguises, recalling early colonial acts.
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Mobile Bay
Mobil
Boston
Fifteen Hundred Carranza Officers Released From Prison
In Laredo Texas fifteen hundred former Carranza officers and men were freed and returned home. General Mendes, in charge of the prison, urged them to support patriotic work to restore peace and prosperity. He said the revolutionaries bore no desire for reprisals or old grudges.
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Laredo
Tex
Carranza
Mandes
Peace Resolution Adopted by the House and Sent to the President
The House adopted a Republican peace resolution by 228 to 189 and sent it to the President. Democrats opposed the Senate substitute for the original House measure, and the vote suggested the president could not be overridden.
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Washington
House
Senate
No Candidate Reaches 100 Pledged Votes for Democratic Nomination
Chicago report shows only one man with as many as 100 pledged delegates while 687 uninstructed delegates have been chosen. With 242 delegates remaining to be elected, two thirds of 1092 votes are needed to nominate, or 728, at the convention in sight of the June gathering.
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Chicago
Asheville
J. G. Duckworth
North Carolina
Cathey’s Creek
Transylvania County
W. N. Bradshaw
Hickory
Trangylvania
Losses from Strikes Put Labor Costs at 725 Million
New York reports incomplete strike lease figures for 1919 show labor wage losses near 725 million dollars and industry costs above one and a quarter billion. Francis H. Sisson of Guaranty Trust urged natural resource conservation to bolster economic standing at the silver jubilee of the National Association of Manufacturers.
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New York
Francis H. Sisson
Guaranty Trust Company
National Association of Manufacturers
Hoe
France's war losses summarized by Captain Tardieu
Captain Andre Tardieu, French high commissioner in the United States, presents a balance sheet of France's losses. He cites 8,000,000 mobilized, 1,400,009 killed, 800,000 maimed, and 3,000,000 wounded, equating to 67 percent of men under 42.
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Paris
France
Andre Tardieu
United States
Tardien
American Suffragettes Sail to Geneva for International Meeting
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt leads 30 delegates alternates and visitors sailing from New York to attend the eighth congress of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance in Geneva Switzerland June 1. During the trip they plan to inaugurate a world league for women voters. Mrs Josephus Daniels will be the official representative of the United States.
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New York
Carrie Chapman Catt
International Woman Suffrage Alliance
Geneva
Switzerland
World League For Women Voters
Josephus Daniels
United Statad
Mawnmieant
Foch Warns France Must Prepare For Future War
Marshal Foch, presiding at the Polytechnic School for Army Engineers annual meeting in Paris, warned that France must ready for potential future wars even amid peace. He questioned who could claim Germany would renounce war tomorrow, noting a history of aggressive conflicts since 1464 and 1870.
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Paris
France
Marshal Foch
Polytechnic School For Army Engineers
Germany
French President Deschanel Falls From Moving Train in Pajamas
President Deschanel fell from a moving presidential train near Montareio while asleep, walking barefoot in his pajamas. He reached a signal station with a track worker, who summoned aid. Doctors found minor injuries and bruising, with no serious harm expected.
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Montareio
France
Paul Deschanel
French Republic
M. Dewchanel
Moseiuar Deschanel
Republic
Deschanel
Jand
Bolshevik Assaults to Link With East Prussia Front
Bolsheviki fight in waves on the northern front in a thrust to break Polish lines and reach East Prussia. The 10 mile battlefield sees gains and losses as towns are taken and retaken in hours of heavy fighting.
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Warsaw
East Prussia
Government's Loss During Control of Roads Reported
Washington reports a final figure from Swager Sherley, head of finance for the railroad administration, showing the government's gross loss in operating the roads during federal control at 900,478,000 dollars. The figure underscores the financial impact of wartime railroad operations and federal oversight.
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Washington
Swager Sherley
Railroad Administration
After Forty Three Years Service Rabbi Emeritus Honored
After a 43 year tenure at the Spanish and Portuguese synagogue in New York Dr H Peredia Mendes is retired from active ministry and becomes rabbi emeritus. He previously served 16 years as president of the Union of Ganatic Zot Congregations of America.
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New York
H. Peredia Mendes
Union of Ganatic Zot Congregations of America
Mintetdy Wud
Campaign of Governor Lowden Costs to Date
Washington governor Lowden's campaign fund for the Republican nomination totals 404 084 78 including contributions. L L Emerson, the governor's campaign manager, testified at the senate investigation into contributions and expenditures.
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Lowden
Washington
Repub
L. L. Emerson
Reward for Francisco Villa Dead or Alive Posted
The state of Chihuahua offers 100000 pesos for the death or capture of Francisco Villa. Provisional Governor Gameros announced from El Paso that 2000 troops left Chihuahua City to pursue the bandit chieftain.
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el Paso
Francisco Villa
State of
Chihuahua
Gameros
Chihuahua City
Southern Presbyterian Assembly Forms Union With North
The Southern Presbyterian Assembly adopted the plan of union by the joint committee on closer relations with the Northern Presbyterian Church without opposition. The proposal, presented by the moderator at the morning session, was unanimously approved as finished business and left no debate.
Representatives Present at Railroad Hearing on Freight Rates
Washington Report: Interstate Commerce Commission hearing draws representatives of all interests in the railway system and the public. Rail owners contend a six percent return requires raising overall earnings by 1.017 billion dollars to cover costs and guarantee profits.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Red
Johnson Edges Wood in Oregon Primary Lead Narrowed
Senator Hiram W. Johnson held a 610 vote lead over Major General Leonard Wood for the Republican presidential preference in Oregon as returns from the state primary were tabulated by the Portland Oregonian. Johnson 40 619 Wood 46 109. Final results may still change with incomplete returns.
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Portland, Ore
Hiram W. Johnson
Leonard Wood
Oregon
Portland Oregonian
Johnson
Wood
Rural schools consolidation urged in North Carolina plan
A UNC extension bulletin by Dr. Edgar W. Knight argues consolidation of rural schools into larger, better equipped centers with transport by trucks. Several counties have tested the plan, Wilson using 20 school trucks this year and aiming for 60 next year, to improve teacher quality, facilities, and student outcomes.
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Chapel Hill
Bureau of Extension
University of North Carolina
Edgar W. Knight
University
Knight
North Carolina
Dr. Knight
Sace
Anson
Buncombe
Craven
Edgecombe
Granville
Halifax
Orange
Pamlico
Wake
Wilson Counties
Wilson County
Incorporation for 600000 to house cotton storage plant
The Plant to Offer a Service Including storing samples selling and shipping for patrons plans call for a cotton warehouse in Charlotte with capacity for up to 22500 bales initially and later expansion to 95000 bales. Incorporators include T. J. Davis Leroy Springs A. J. Draper L. C. Withers J. K. Livingston and J. H. Cutter. The facility will serve cotton mills merchants and manufacturers with fire safety features and modern handling equipment.
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Charlotte i
J. H. Cutter
Standard Bonded Warehouse Company
Raleigh
Buckeye
T. J. Davis
Leroy Springs
A. J. Draper
L. C. Withers
J. K. Livingston
Savannah
J. B. Sirrine
Greenville
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