Autoists face new license law and traffic code
A lengthy report covers manslaughter charges against Jack Amon for a deadly crash that killed Richard Webster Keeler. It also outlines a forthcoming city traffic code requiring driver licenses and English language knowledge, with drafts by Murphine and Meier. fines for speeders and violators are listed, along with multiple arrests for speeding, drunken driving, and related offenses.
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Jack Amon
Washington St
Richard Webster Keeler
Harold H. Keeler
Federal Ave
Amon
10Th Ave. N
Walter F. Meier
Thomas JF. Murphine
Morphine
Joe Warren
John B. Gordon
P. H. Koch
C. FE. Leighton
Cecil Bridges
R. F. Hardy
W. A. Simmonds
FE. W. Crandall
R. L. Bracy
Mra
J. Yesting
Railroad Ave
Main At
James Warepell
BE. Jennings
H. J. Brown
G. H. Comstock
H. Suess
G. J. Fuller
T. W. Dench
Eastlake Ave
DY. Smith
R. KE. White
W. A. Habernal
John de Boer
Second Ave
James s#1
Bri. J. Stubbs
Westlake
Pine
C. EK. Griggin
J. J. Rush
H. C. Pettit
W. A. Elliott
Whatcomare
Allies Clash Over Engage Intilt Policy In Bitter Row
Vanderveer and Claypool exchange sharp remarks amid dispute on red evidence reflecting a policy stance. Allies express dissatisfaction and hint at possible aid refusal as tensions rise within the group.
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Vanderveer
Claypool
Supreme council weighs aid to states defying neighbors
In Paris on May 22 the supreme council discussed whether to assist states seeking help who persist in fighting neighbors despite Allied warnings. The move was seen as aimed mainly at Poland.
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Paris
United Press
Supreme Council
Poland
Come on Folks Lets Cook Cooks Goose by Edmund Vance Cooke
A reflective excerpt from 1919 features poet Edmund Vance Cooke sharing a family anecdote about his son asking if he might become a poet. The piece contrasts simple childhood dreams with adult work and humor.
Coast Metal Trades May Call July 21 Strike
The Pacific Coast Metal Trades council recommended a July 21 strike if workers endorse the referendum. Seattle shipyard workers would vote before action, with a plan for a 20 cent hourly raise, a 44 hour week, and overtime abolition. The convention backed six hour days, political prisoner releases, and AFL reorganization.
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Metal Trades Workers of the
The
Metal Trades Council
Oakland
C. F. Grow
Pacific Coast Metal Trades Council
Seattle
Bert Swain
Pacific Coast
Washington
Rough Weather Delays NC-4 Flight Toward Lisbon
Rough seas and strong winds off the Azores halt the NC-4 start from Ponta Delgada. Admiral Jackson reports the ship will not leave today, with Captain Read and crew likely to proceed to England, while Commander Towers seeks Plymouth passage.
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Washington
Azores
Lisbon
Admiral Jackson
Ponta del Gada
Navy Department
Read
England
Bryan Declares Dry Repeal Would Bring Six Month Spree
In Asheville on May 22 William Jennings Bryan warned that repealing wartime prohibition would trigger a six month spree before a return to prohibition. He said repeal would aid liquor interests and force the Democratic Party to champion the saloon in its final hours as Congress would likely keep the law. In Rome also on May 22 Salvatore Barazillai of the Italian peace delegation resigned, per United Press.
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Asheville
N. C
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Democratic Party
Congress
Rome
United Press
Salvatore Barazillai
Jazz and dance draw jurors in Bruce trial
Jurors in the James Bruce criminal anarchy case request a first class talking machine and records. They specify music from ragtime to grand opera, including Smiles Mickey Sextet from Lucia John McCormack songs and Bert Williams tunes. The courtroom will host exclusive after hours dances for jurors and bailiffs.
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James Bruce
Walter M. French
Seale
Prt
Ara Weenie
French
Department 7
Mickey
Lucia
John McCormack
Caruro
Bert
J. B. Reavis
BE. C. Wilcox
Walter M. Vrench
George F. Vanderveer
W. W
Keefe
British Aviators Reported Missing Over Atlantic
London dated May 22 says Harry Hawker and Mackenzie Grieve failed to return from Newfoundland after a Sopwith plane attempt to fly to Ireland. Search continues with hopes they were picked up by a sailing vessel without wireless. Newfoundland report suggests a broken wireless ground trailer halted signals.
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London
Harry Hawker
Mackenzie Grieve
Newfoundland
Atlantic
ST. Johns
N. F
Harry G. Hawker
Hawker
Ireland
Wilson dissatisfied with terms of the German peace
Paris May 22 President Wilson is not satisfied with the German peace treaty, say his friends. They note nine American commission members resigned, and describe a year of shifting agreements, misunderstandings, and last minute alterations. The president accepts the treaty as accomplished, though critics doubt its perfection.
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Paris
Wilson
Beiieves
Amert Commission
A Can Commission
League of Nations
Germans to bluff in peace talks say French circles
Paris officials believe the German peace delegation will stage an elev enth hour bluff to test Allied resolve. They expect the bloc ade to tighten and Allied troops to ready for Germany, with a sign under protest possibly by present or substitute delegates. Brockdorff-Rantzau may refuse to sign, with his withdrawal used as the bluff core.
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Fred
Ferguson
United Press
Paris
Germany
Brockdorff-Rantzau
Irish Will Not Recognize Treaty, Clemenceau Letter
Paris May 22 Premier Clemenceau received a letter from Edward de Valera stating the Irish people will not recognize any treaty made on their behalf by the British delegates. The assertion was learned today.
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Paris
Clemenceau
Edward de Valera
Pope Benedict to Announce June Consistory
Rome dispatch reports Epoca confirming Pope Benedict will hold the next consistory in June. No further details are provided about date or attendees.
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Rome
United Press
The
Epoca
Benedict
Tenos Peace Demonstration By 100000 Huns In Berlin
One hundred thousand independent socialists staged a Lustgarten protest demanding peace and bread and work. They marched to Wil plac where 25 000 majority socialists rallied against the treaty. Chancellor Scheidemann, addressing the crowd, said protest is the only remaining weapon.
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United Press Staff
Correspo
Berlin
Hun
Lustgarten
Wilplats
Scheidmann
Bolshevik Spring Offensive Opens Baltic Front
A Libau dispatch reported the Bolshevik spring offensive began Sunday across the Baltic front from Sedlock to Bauske with large forces in action and the battle underway.
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Libau
Agencie Radio
Baltic Front
Sedlock
Bauske
Uing
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