Carranza Prepares to Flee as Mexican Revolt Advances
Washington reports indicate Chihuahua City fell to revolutionists and President Carranza may flee Mexico. U.S. border agents placed to monitor for his appearance, with possible asylum if he reaches American soil by land or sea. The situation prompts questions about U.S. response and handling if Carranza seeks refuge.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
Washington
Chihuahua City
Carranza
Carranna
Vera Cruz
United States
ADMITS KILLING WIVES IN BIGAMY CASE
Los Angeles officials seek Nina Tee Delaney body as “Bluebeard” Charles N. Harvey admits killing at least four wives. He says Nina Delaney was buried in Berego Valley after a hammer blow, Betty Prior killed similarly, Bertha Goodnick and Alice Ludvigson drownings. A plea of guilty to first degree murder for Nina Delaney’s slaying is expected, with a life sentence recommended.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Nina Tee Delaney
Bluebeard
Charles N. Harvey
Bertha Goodnick
Seattle
Alice M. Ludvingson
Spokane
Betty Prior
Harvey
Nina Delaney
Berego Valley
Plumb Station
Wash
Alice Ludvington
Bertha
Alice
Doran
Nina Jee Delaney
Sugar Shortage Forces Bowls from Chicago Tables
Sugar shortages and high prices push hotels and restaurants in Chicago to remove bowls from tables. Patrons must request granulated sugar or lumps, with prices as high as 30 cents. Large establishments claim contracts exist at 18 cents, but enforcement is unreliable. Victims urge government price control under 20 cents.
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Chicago
Wheat growers union aims to cut middleman role in marketing
Kansas City reports the National Wheat Growers association voting to form a union with seven growers appointed to outline the plan. The group targets producer returns and lower consumer prices through cooperative flour and milling associations, with John Havenkost of Nebraska named among organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
National Wheat Growers’ Association
John Havenkost
Nebraska
Cooperative Flour and Milling Associations
Sugar From Mexico Released For U S Sale
Three hundred carloads of Mexican sugar refined in Sonora will be released for sale in the United States following the Sonora revolution. The sugar, sent into the U S under bond, was returned to Mexico by order of President Carranza and is now allowed to reenter the United States.
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Nogales, Ariz
Sonora
United States
Mexico
Carranza
Germany Faces Money Crisis Faces Budget Battle
Berlin reports Germany nears financial crisis as Treasury Minister Dr Wirth presents next year's budget. He denounces war profiteers exploiting the crisis, supports an internal loan flotation, and insists Versailles treaty obligations be fixed.
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Germany
Berlin
National Assembly
Dr. Wirth
Treasury
Wirth
Naval appropriation bill advances in Senate for 1921
The Senate approved a naval appropriation bill totaling about 465 million dollars for 1921 navy expenditures and sent it to conference. It preserves 137000 sailors and 20000 Marines, funds 108 million to complete the 1916 vessel program, keeps 20000 reservists and 1200 reserve officers in active service, and adds measures for naval oil reserves and potential further government oil acquisitions. Senator King of Utah proposed a separate resolution directing a broader oil inquiry.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
King
Utah
Daniels
Prosecutions Expected as Sugar Hoarders Targeted in Omaha
Federal agents raided Omaha storage houses seizing 168000 pounds of sugar worth 33200 dollars from retail dealers amid a drive against alleged profiteering. Officials say seized sugar may be released to relieve shortages with criminal prosecutions to follow. Nebraska fair price commissioner Mrs. C. G. Ryan praised the action.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Department of Justice
C. G. Ryan
Fair Price Commissioner
Washington Parley Ends Over Sugar Prices and Shortage
Washington talks between sugar refiners and Department of Justice officials closed abruptly last Tuesday with no public statement. Senate leaders demand immediate action to relieve the sugar shortage and prosecute profiteers. Senator Smoot urged government purchase of the Cuban sugar crop amid refiners paying up to 19 1 2 cents a pound for raw Cuba sugar. Representative Howard said he would introduce a bill to curb all speculation in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Department of Justice
Senate
Smoot
Utah
Howard
Oklahoma
Sugar Men and Justice Agree to Curb Sugar Speculation
Attorney General Palmer announced a cooperative pact between sugar refiners and the Department of Justice to limit resale of sugar to the trade and curb speculation. The agreement, the result of early week talks with refiners, aims to improve distribution of sugar stocks though not to cure all shortages or high prices.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Palmer
Department
Legion membership drive targets 1 million new members
Indianapolis announces a nationwide Legion drive May 17 to 22 across all posts. Latest figures show 1.5 million ex service members already belong. officials anticipate at least 1 million new members, pushing total to 2.5 million or more, a majority of veterans.
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Legion
Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion
United States
Note Demanding Versailles Compliance From Berlin
Paris reports the council of premiers sent a note to Berlin demanding immediate execution of the Versailles treaty provisions on disarmaments indemnities and coal deliveries. It warns of extended occupation if refused. The French foreign office said once main terms are fulfilled talks with German representatives on internal matters will occur and the entente remains steadfast.
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Paris
Council of Premiers
Berlin
Foreign Office
Germany
Farmer and Family Slain at Turtle Lake Farm
Ten bodies were found at Jacob Wolf's farm three miles north of Turtle Lake North Dakota. Victims include Jacob Wolf his wife five daughters Bertha 13 Edna Mary 10 Lydia 5 Martha 4 and farmhand Jake Hofer 18. One infant Emma six months survived in a cradle by an open window. The community is stunned by the mysterious slaughter and the infant is under neighbor care with a severe cold.
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Turtle Lake
N. D
Wbight
Jacob Wolf
Here
Bertha
Edna
Mary
Lydia
Martha
Jake Hofer
Emma
Bank Cashier Vanishes in National Search
D. Gibbs Franklin, cashier of the Bank of Hamburg, Ia, disappeared after checking out at the Henshaw hotel in Omaha ten days ago. Friends and relatives see no reason for the absence but fear foul play may be involved, triggering a nationwide search.
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Omaha
Neb
D. “Gib
Franklin
Bank of Hamburg
Henshaw Hotel
Dispensers of Poison Freed in Illionis Murder Trial
In Chicago the first Illinois murder trial over selling wood alcohol as a beverage collapsed after a quarrel between prosecutors and police. Joseph Weikus and Tony Kertz faced charges for deaths from coroner cocktails sold at Weikus' saloon. No witnesses appeared. prosecutors blamed police for failing to produce them.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Sababth
Joseph Weikus
Tony Kertz
Frederick Boertz
Weikus
Industrial Law Upheld in Kansas Court Ruling
Judge Andrew J. Curran in Crawford county district court grants a temporary injunction preventing Alexander Howat and other United Mine Workers officials in the Kansas district from calling a strike after ruling the new court of industrial relations law constitutional.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Court of Industrial Relations
Andrew J. Curran
Crawford County
Alexander Howat
United Mine Workers
Fire Leaves Batesville Hundreds Homeless in Blaze
A major Batesville Ark fire destroyed 80 residences in the residential district leaving about 300 people homeless and causing an estimated 500000 dollars in losses.
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Batesville
Ark
Government Wins Suit Against Reading Company and Subsidiaries
The Supreme Court in a 4 to 3 decision sustained most charges that the Reading company and related railroad and coal subsidiaries formed an illegal combination. The government won dissolution of the holding company and its units. Chief Justice White and Justices Holmes and Van De Venter dissented. McReynolds and Brandeis did not participate.
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Washington,d. C
Supreme Court
Reading Company
Pennsylvania
White
Holmes and
van de Venter
McReynolds
Brandeis
Soldier Relief Bill Stalled as House Republicans Adjourn
Washington action halted as Republicans abandon plans to pass the soldier relief bill and adjourn party conference without a date. Deep splits emerged over a sales tax to fund part of the 1.08 billion dollar relief package.
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Washington, D. C
House
Flour Sharp Rise Hits New High in Minneapolis Market
Flour advanced 50 cents a barrel at Minneapolis on April 29. It marked the year’s largest single rise and the highest price ever received for flour here, with standard grade reaching 15 dollars and fifty cents per barrel.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Two Die in Mitchell House Fire
Everett Morgan and Ole Marsh perished when a rooming house burned while they slept. Authorities believe a lamp upset caused the blaze.
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Mitchell
Neb
Everett Morgan
Ole Marsh
Outlaws Strike-Era Trainmen Charters Revoked in Ohio
W G Lee announces revocation of charters for 32 Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen locals across the country due to participation in the insurgent railroad strike. The locals include over 10 000 members. Many nonstriking members will transfer to other locals. Arrests of strike leaders expected locally.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Brotherhood of Railroad
W. G. Lee
Lee
Nebraska News Snapshot From Across The State
Saunders county banks announce 5 percent on time deposits. Blue Springs man collects 10 wolf skins bounty in Beatrice. Interchurch drive leads Baptists in Nebraska funding. Tecumseh seeks 3 000 dollar budget from business leaders. Nebraska League of Women Voters set June Omaha convention. Statewide drive planned June 6 for Lincoln university auditorium memorial. Grand Island receives sugar distribution licensing reset. Logan's missing funds alleged. no trace found. Sinclair Oil eyes Alliance for western refinery. Holcomb funeral held in Broken Bow. former governor and judge dies. Midland College Day May 23. two Lutheran synods back drive. Omaha tractor show planned. outdoor July indoor Feb 1921. Department of Justice seizes 168 000 pounds sugar in Nebraska. Lincolns G A R encampment May 17 19. Legion to seek 1 000 000 new members May 17 22. Lincoln Legion band joins union. Western farmers complain hail loss payouts overdue. Nebraska buys gravel land for road work near Ashland. North Platte fair buildings moved. grandstand capacity to double. Halsey bank receiver reports 36 490 28 in claims. Te remainder of news notes.
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Saunders County
G. H. Miller
Blue Springs
Beatrice
Interchurch
Nebraska
Ecumseh
Tecumseh Community Club
Nebraska League of Women Voters
Omaha
State University At
Lincoln
C. Ryan
Grand Island
J. ©. Logan
Seward
Camp Knox
Louisville
Sinclair Oil and Refining Company
Alliance
Wyoming
Silas A. Holcomb
State Supreme Court
State Board of Control
Broken Bow
Holcomb
Bellingham
Wash
The
Lutheran Church
Midland College
National Implement and Vehicle’ Association
Maha
Department of Justice
Nebraska Supreme Court
Conrad Hellenbeck
Manoah B. Reese
Francis G. Hamer
Thomas O. C
Platte County
Stromsburg
Waterloo
Hikhorne
Madison County
Charles Young
Louisiana
Grand Army
Fremont
American Legion
Linccoln
Musicians’ Protective Union
McKelvie
State
State of
Platte River
Ashland
Linco County Agricultural Association
North Platte
W. BE. Meyers
Farmers’ State Bank
Halsey
Tecumseh
Seward County
Table Rock
Chicago
Gretna
State Railway Commission
Burlington
Barrows
Ray Sandlovich
State Penitentiary
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California
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American State Bank
Nemaha County
John O’connor
Dodge County
Gare County
Hall County
American Beet Sugar Company
Elizabeth Donovan
Geneva
Holt County
O’neill
University State Farm
O. W. Langley
Cortland
Chris Pfeiffer
Langley
Bellans
Holland
Red Cross
Colorado
Byron Newton
Ft Collins
Cole
Texas
Tex-Lou-Mex Syndicate
Wichita Falls
Tex
Fregkles
Kennedy & Parsons CO
Jones St
E. 4Th St
Sioux City
General Hospital
Lincoln Sanitarium
Nebr
Boylantine & Rubber CO
Davenport St
Douglas
Solar Sanitarium
Masonic Temple
Douglas St
Omahes, Solar Baths
Scott-Omaha Tent & Awning Co, 15Th and Howard
Omaha, U.S. A
Moore
Knudsen Automobile Company
Farnam St
Stewart
LU Inger Implement Co
Distributors Pacific
Omaha, Neb
Omara
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