Aid 5 Dead Newsboy to G. O. P. Boss Cox Dies
George B. Cox a Cincinnati born politician and theatrical magnate died at his home from pneumonia after paralysis. He led Hamilton county Republicans and influenced state and national campaigns. Cox organized Blaine Club. advised Taft era campaigns. held roles in World Film, Shubert, Loew, and Cincinnati Trust Company. He began as a newsboy and ran a saloon at Dead Man's Corner.
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Cincinnati
George B. Cox
Cox
George Barnsdale Cox
Ohio
Dead Man
Dead Man's Corner
Carlisle
Central Avenues
Hamilton County
August Hermann
National Baseball Commission
Cincinnati Baseball Club
Bud Hynicka
Mr. Cox
Hermann
Hynicka
Taft
Osceolas
Cincinnati Nationals
World Film Corporation
Shubert Theatrical Interests
Marcus Loew Amusement Enterprises
Keith
Cincinnati Trust Company
New York City
Mira Marseilles Sunk by Torpedo Attack
In Marseille on May 29 a report confirms the French steamer Mira was torpedoed in the Mediterranean on May 16 and none of the passengers or crew were saved. The sinking is noted as part of wartime losses with limited survivor details.
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Marseilles
France
Mira
Mediterranean
Norway adopts daylight saving time across Europe
The legislature passed a daylight saving bill advancing clocks by one hour. The new regulation takes effect May 22 and makes daylight saving common to northern Europe after Germany set the schedule on May 1, followed by England France Holland and the Scandinavian countries.
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Christiania
London
Norway
Europe
Germany
England
France
Holland
Scandinavian Countries
Great Britain Adopts Daylight Saving Time
London reports clocks in public offices and businesses will advance from 2 to 3 o clock tomorrow morning under the daylight saving act. The public is urged to set clocks ahead tonight. the schedule runs to September 30 when clocks return to standard time.
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Great Britain
London
Marines to Reinforce Santo Domingo Patrol
Marine mobilization shifted to Norfolk and Boston for immediate sailing to Santo Domingo under Read Admiral Caperton. Three hundred Marines depart Norfolk on the Tennessee and five hundred from Haiti move to Santo Domingo, joining a small contingent from Boston aboard the Salem. The push follows Caperton’s cable requesting reinforcements with no further details given.
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Washington, D. C
Norfolk
Boston
Santo Domingo
Admiral Caperton
Republic
Tennessee
Salem
Haiti
Caperton
Navy Department
Rodriguez Hanged in Florence After Long Delay
Francisco Rodriguez was executed at Florence state penitentiary on Friday afternoon for his wife’s murder. He had been reprieved nine times as the case drew international attention when Secretary Bryan intervened on Mexican government representations. A petition by 5000 Mexican naturalized citizens asking clemency was rejected. the board of pardons found no mitigating circumstances.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Francisco Rodriguez
Florence
Rodriguez
Bryan
Board of Pardons
Orpet Murder Trial Sees Fresh Venire In Illinois
Waukegan Illinois May 20 a new venire of 100 men was called in the trial of William H Orpet the college student accused of killing his former sweetheart Marian Lambert Five days have passed examining 273 prospective jurors with only three tentatively accepted
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Waukegan, Ill
William H. Orpet
Marian Lambert
Smokeless McDougal Tops Atlantic Torpedo Fleet
The torpedo boat destroyer McDougal demonstrated smokeless operation on a recent test at Newport Rhode Island reaching 30 knots for four hours with no smoke, and a burst speed of 30.5 knots.
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Newport
R. I
McDougal
Atlantic Torpedo Fleet Flotilla
Weather outlook for San Antonio area favors scattered rain tonight
For San Antonio and vicinity, unsettled conditions likely bring rain tonight. Sunday should be fair with cooler temperatures, offering a break from the damp spell.
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San Antonio
Light Weather Forecasts For Major Cities
The Light presents a tourist oriented forecast listing temperatures winds and conditions for St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York and Washington D C. St Louis 69 clear winds south 12 miles rain possible low 68 high 74. Chicago 65 partly cloudy south 12 miles rain possible low 62 high 62. Milwaukee 48 clear south 4 miles probably rain low 44 high 56. Kansas City 60 cloudy south 12 miles rain possible low 56 high 68. New York 54 clear southwest 10 miles fair and cooler low 52 high 66. Washington D C 88 clear northwest 0 miles fair and cooler low 62 high 79.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Kansas City
New York
Washington, D. C
Military quickly ends railway strike in Mexico City
May 20 report says railway workers were notified by the military they remain in the service and subject to regulations, effectively preventing a strike. The article also notes new bi monthly oil development inspection tax of 300 Mexican gold, starting June 1, and mandatory acceptance of Carranza currency with sales slips showing prices in gold.
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Mexico City
Strike Threatens Mexican Railways Over Pay Currency
In San Luis Potosi rays workers threaten a rail strike that could affect 150000 men if spread nationwide. Laborers protest Carranza era guaranteed money with the company offering silver wages. They demand payment in silver or its value and note no pay this month due to missing new currency.
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San Luis Potosi
Mex
Mexico
Carranza
Rain Forecast Extends Across Plains and Texas
Major Allen Buell of the weather bureau notes conditions favor rain within twenty four hours with a cooler Sunday ahead. A Saturday map shows a high pressure system east of the Mississippi and another over the Pacific, separated by a trough from New Mexico to the British northwest. Light rains reported in Texas amid unsettled low mood.
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Allen Buell
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Pacific
New Mexico
British Northwest
Alberta
Texas
Washington
Plains States
West Gulf States
Lynch Sentence to Be Announced by Military Authorities
London May 20 The American embassy said today that the sentence of Jeremiah C Lynch a naturalized American convicted of Sinn Fein revolt conspiracies would be announced by military authorities during the day.
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London
Jeremiah Co. Lynch
Sinn Fein
Wilson Approves Kern Resolution
President Wilson has formally approved a Kern resolution directing the secretary of state to inquire into the safety and well being of American citizens in Ireland amid the revolt and to safeguard their lives and property. The measure is before the foreign relations committee for consideration.
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Wilson
Kern
Washington, D. C
Secretary of State
Ireland
Foreign Relations Committee
Nebraska to Vera Cruz Transfer Moves Reserve Battleship
The battleship Nebraska, in reserve at Boston, was ordered to Vera Cruz to relieve the Kentucky, which joins the naval militia of New York City Brooklyn and Jersey City for summer maneuvers. The move follows Rear Admiral Benson’s policy to keep reserve battleships in operation to maintain their efficiency.
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Washington, D. C
Nebraska
Boston Navy Yard
Vera Cruz
Kentucky
Naval Militia
New York City
Brooklyn
Jersey City
Benson
MITCHEL MAKES CHARGES IN NEW WAR MUNITIONS CASE
District Attorney Swann probes thefts of war munitions orders from J P Morgan & Company. Police tap cases and Burns Detective Agency eavesdropping tied to a grapevine information network. Senator Thompson clashes with Mayor Mitchell over national interests and legality. Burns operatives fled town as committee seeks testimony.
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New York
Swann
J. P. Morgan & Company
George F. Thompson
United States
Thompson
Mitchel
Mitchell
Snowden Marshall
Woods
Seymour & Seymour
William J. Burns
Burns Detective Agency
Sherman
Seymour
Burns
Gondorf
Hans Schmidt
Barnet Baff
Frank Moss
Thompson Committee
Cleveland
Coal famine worsens in Christiana as Baltic subs loom
British submarines in the Baltic are likely to worsen Sweden's coal shortage. German steamers in Swedish ports are ordered to stay put pending orders. Stockholm reports the fourth vessel sunk in the new submarine campaign, the steamer Trave, with the crew landed.
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Christiana
London
Baltic Sea
Sweden
Stockholm
Wilson Addresses 100000 in Charlotte on Mecklenberg Day
President Wilson spoke to a crowd estimated over 100,000 in Charlotte North Carolina for the Mecklenberg declaration anniversary. He urged untainted Americanism and balanced wealth with duty while noting America's melting pot and world peace hopes.
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Charlotte
N. C
Wilson
Craig
North Carolina
United States
America
South
New England
Middle States
Europe
New Pastor Named at Immaculate Heart Church
Rev. Father Raymond Pratt C. M. F. named pastor of Immaculate Heart of March church to lead Sunday services and fill vacancy from Rev. Barnabas Marinas's death in March. Pratt formerly rector of San Fernando cathedral and counselor of the North American Province. Assistant pastor Rev. Father Manuel Aymem C. M. F. recently returned from Honduras. Rev. Serrano, long associated with San Fernando cathedral, now heads to Newman California for a new field after visiting Dodge City Kansas.
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Raymond Pratt
Immaculate Heart of March
Father Pratt
The
Immaculate Heart of Mary
San Fernando Cathedral
Barnabas Marinas
Manuel Aymem
Honduras
Father Serrano
Dodge City
Kas
Newman
Cal
Berlin to Seize and Regulate Vegetable Supplies
A Berlin dispatch reported the federal council empowered the imperial chancellor to seize and regulate all vegetable distributions across the empire. The move will be enacted by a new director of food supplies appointed for the task. Baden has introduced egg tickets authorizing three eggs per week per citizen.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Frankfurter Zeitung
Federal Council
Baden
German submarine U-18 torpedoed the Sussex
Information from allied sources confirms the German submarine U-18 commanded by Lieutenant Otto Steinbrink torpedoed the channel liner Sussex. Dispatches from Paris note the submarine commander was decorated by Emperor William after the attack, escalating the U.S. and Germany crisis.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Belgian Rabbi Sentenced to Six Months in Belgium Royal Blessing Sermon
In Amsterdam May 20 A Bloch grand rabbi of Belgium received six months' imprisonment for preaching a sermon that blessed the Belgian royal family and expressed hope for their speedy return.
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Amsterdam
A. Bloch
Belgium
May Force Harmony in Texas Democratic Convention
Former Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey travels to Texas as anti Love forces seek his aid to block Love’s bid for national committeeman. Ferguson and Love factions weigh alliances while pro Wilson aims for unity to push a pro Wilson delegation to St Louis.
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Joseph Weldon Bailey
Texas
Thomas B. Love
San Antnno
Washington
Bailey
Prohibition
William Poindexter
Mr. Love
Wilson
Democratic Party
St. Louis
Ferguson
Love
el Paso
Mr. Bailey
P. H. Swearingen
Marshal Hicks
North Texas
Anti-saloon League
Dallas
Standards set to protect grade crossings nationwide
The American Railway Association adopts specific standards to protect grade crossings on all railroads. A committee reports accidents at grade crossings have surged up to 1000 percent in five years due to rising automobile use. Plan includes standardizing crossing signals nationwide.
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New York
American Railway Association
Switzerland Ready to Resist Invasion
In an interview published by Journal Paris on May 20 President Camille de Coppa said Switzerland would mobilize all forces to defend its territory if war powers crossed the Porentruy salient. He noted the Swiss army is well trained and recently equipped with new heavy artillery built in France and Germany.
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Paris
Switzerland
Camille de Coppa
Journal
Berne
M. Coppa
Porentrny
Federal
Ulrich Wille
France
Germany
Porentruy
Alsace
Belfort
Verdun
Shipping Bill Passes House By Large Vote
The administration shipping bill cleared the House by 211 to 161 with two Democrats opposing. It seeks 50 million dollars raised via Panama bonds to buy or charter ships to be leased to private capital, while reserving government control as naval auxiliaries. unused vessels would be kept for five years postwar. A five member shipping board would regulate rates and prevent discrimination. The measure moves to the Senate.
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Washington, D. C
Administration
House
Olney
Massachusetts
Slayden
Texas
Panama
Shipping Board
Senate
Army bill conference report adopted by House vote
The House approved the conference report on the army bill by a 349 to 25 vote after Senate adoption. The action concludes the conference and sets the bill for final approval.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Hughes Backed by Republicans in Oregon Primary
Oregon election progress shows Justice Charles E. Hughes remaining leader among Republican voters for president. The Progressive ticket retains its nomination of Colonel Roosevelt as returns advance with no major shifts from last night’s forecast.
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Portland
Ore
Charles E. Hughes
Roosevelt
Blumenthal Gift Funds Base Hospital for Red Cross
GIVEN BASE HOSPITAL NEW YORK May 20 The gift of a completely equipped base hospital of 500 beds to the Red Cross by Mr and Mrs George Blumenthal of this city was announced today by the New York chapter It is the fourth hospital unit organized during the past two months under the direction of the local branch With the 24000 given by the Blumenthals more than 83000 has been contributed for this purpose
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New York
The
Red Cross
George Blumenthal
Blumenthal
No cards for charity resignation in Brownsville club
Mrs. W. A. Ross resigns as president of the City Federation of Women's Clubs after a charity card party. She states that playing cards for charity falls short of the proper spirit of charity and does not serve any charitable purpose.
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Brownsville
Tex
W. A. Ross
City Federation of Women’s Clubs
Seaplanes Bomb Kent Coast Kill Wound Casualties
London report states three German seaplanes raided the English coast last night dropping 37 bombs. One raider downed off the Belgian coast. one soldier killed. two civilians and a seaman wounded. Dunkirk Bergues air attack killed six and wounded twenty seven.
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London
Kent
Thanet
Verdun
Flanders
Yser
Ypres
French War Office
Calais
Champagne
Dunkirk
Bergues
Germans Renew Offensive Along Yser Canal and In Champagne
Paris reports German forces push along the Yser canal near Helsas with attempted crossing repulsed, and attack in Champagne aided by asphyxiating gas. Dunkirk and Bergues bombarded. casualties include one woman dead and 27 wounded at Dunkirk. French and Belgian aircraft retaliated against enemy targets.
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Paris
Yser Canal
Helsas
War Office
Champagne
Dunkirk
Belgium
Steenstrate
Hetsas
St. Hilaire
St. Souplet
Souain-Somme-Py
Meuse
Verdun
Avecourt Wood
Dead Man Hill
Navarre
Chattancourt
Nungesser
Bers Forest
Dunekirk
Bergues
Wynege
Zarren
Handzem
Ghistelles
Italians Admit Evacuation Near Trent After Bombardment
Rome reports Italian communique admits withdrawal from Zegnatorta in the Lagarina valley and from the Monte Maggio to Sagliodaspio line amid days of intense artillery fire southeast of Trent.
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Rome
London
Zegnatorta
Lagarina
Trent
Monte Maggio
Sagliodaspio
Tarragnolo Valley
Astico
French Attacks Repulsed on Verdun Front
Berlin reports the French failed repeated assaults on German lines between Haucourt and Esnes on the Verdun front. A French patrol operation in the Argonne incurred heavy losses according to the war office.
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Berlin
London
Haucourt
Esnes
Verdun
War Office
Argonne
Governor Ferguson Delivers Address at Elgin High Graduation
Governor Ferguson returned from Elgin where he spoke at the high school commencement and personally presented diplomas to the graduates amid ceremony attendance.
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Elgin
Austin
Tex
Ferguson
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Sussex
Railway Association
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Hughes
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