Declining Carranza Grip Seen As Mexican Revolt Grows
Washington reports recognition of Carranza's weakening power as revolutionary forces gain strength in Mexico. Six destroyers sail from New York to Key West for potential east coast use, after Captain Byron Long consults with the secretary of the navy. Government sources say rebels outpace federal forces, with rapid national groupings hindering unified command and Carranza likely unable to depart the country soon.
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New York
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Juarez Girds for Revolt March as Cinco de Mayo Festivities Continue
Ten thousand revolutionary soldiers prepare to march from Chihuahua and Sonora toward Mexico City to aid a government transfer of federal funds. Juarez officials report 700 Yaqui troops arriving, with Escobar retaining command. Carlos Felix Diaz to run the customs house, Jose Loya takes telegraph control. Cinco de Mayo celebrations include parades, a bullfight, and speeches as benevolent groups distribute clothing to destitute children.
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Sonora
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Juarez Military District
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Mazatlan
Sinaloa
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Villa
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Customs House
General Allen Receives Belgian Medal From King Albert
Major General Henry T. Allen, commander in chief of the American army of occupation, has been conferred a Belgian medal by King Albert. The honor recognizes his leadership in the allied force in Coblenz and postwar duties.
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Knox Denounces Wilson For Maintaining War Front in Senate
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania opened the senate fight for peace urging repeal of declarations of war against Germany and Austria. He spoke for an hour to a crowded chamber arguing a peace resolution should substitute for the house measure declaring peace with Germany. The move, likely vetoed by President Wilson, leaves the measure in prospect with Republicans delaying action until late next week and Democrats awaiting further debate.
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Austria
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Wilson
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Nebraska
McCumber
North Dakota
Delaware Senate Votes Favorably on Suffrage
The Delaware Senate on May 5 adopted the resolution to ratify the federal woman suffrage amendment after a two week recess, by an 11 to 6 vote. Only two Republicans opposed it and one Democrat supported it. Suffragists staged a large demonstration in the senate chamber, and action was expected in the House the next day.
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Delaware Republicans push ratification of suffrage amendment
May 6 report that resolutions urging the Delaware legislature to ratify the federal suffrage amendment were adopted by the Republican congressional committee and sent to Dover's speaker. With the senate's ratification, GOP members were urged to unite and favor Delaware becoming the 36th state.
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Steamship line to sail from Baltimore to Japan
Baltimore May 5 An additional steamship line will operate from Baltimore to Kobe and Yokohama under Trans-Oceanic. The Jinshu Maru and Kaikyu Maru, each 4 800 tons, will begin May 15 with service twice monthly via the Panama Canal touching Vancouver for coaling.
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Trans-Oceanic Company
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Yokohama
Panama Canal
Vancouver
B._C
Gompers Allen Debate Set For May Twenty Eighth
The Associated Press reports the Gompers Allen debate will be held May 28 in Carnegie Hall New York. Governor H A Allen received the information and announced the schedule from Topeka Kansas.
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Kansas Industrial Court’ Law
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Carnegie’ Hall
New York
Leader Louis Jette Dies in Quebec Death Notice
Sir Louis Ama ble Jette, lieutenant governor of Quebec from 1898 to 1908 and chief justice of the provincial court of King's Bench from 1909 until retirement, died here tonight. He represented Canada on the Alaska boundary commission in 1903.
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Amable Jette
Provincial Court of King's Bench
Dominion of ‘Canada
Alaska Boundary Commission
Dozen Vaudeville Artists To Add Gaiety To Big Show
The Chronicle announces a world class dozen vaudeville performers for the Twin Falls Auto Show. A stage on the Magel building's second floor houses daily acts with a fresh program each evening including music dancing Hawaiians and Huli dancers. Crews complete decorating lighting elevator and wiring as the show prepares to open with metropolitan flair in Idaho.
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Scientist Convicted in Death of Child in Newark Court
Andrew Walker, a Christian Scientist, found guilty of manslaughter by a Newark court jury for failing to provide medical care for his nine year old daughter Dorothy who died a year ago from nasal diphtheria treated by Christian Science. Jury recommended clemency. mother acquitted under New Jersey law. appeal announced.
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German delegation arrives in London over ships to be handed to allies
A German delegation reached London to discuss with the maritime section of the reparations committee the remaining ships to be handed over to the Allies. The talks focus on the fate of vessels and compensation as part of postwar arrangements.
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Associated “Press
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Bea
Zlinger
House Moves To Repeal Volstead Prohibition Law
Washington May 5 The House plans another repeal attempt of the Volstead Act while the rules committee proposes a change to bar amendments to appropriation bills. Prohibition leaders predict the effort will fail as in prior tests. The sundry civil bill includes 100 000 for enforcement of prohibition and anti prohibition leaders aim to strike it out to repeal the law. Supporters say 86 votes proved the plan faces growing opposition to repeal.
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House
House Rules Committee
Johnson Concedes Defeat in New York Primaries
Major General Woodersey campaign manager Len Trimble confirms Senator Johnson’s defeat in New York primaries. Telegram published publicly last night outlines the concession and battle for party leadership.
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Nansen May Aid in Reptrating Hun Prisoners
Washington May 5 Dr Hrndg of Nansen the Norwegian explorer will likely head a League of Nations project to repatriate about 200000 German Austrian and other war prisoners held in Russia. Reports to Rome say time is short for their survival if not rescued from Siberian camps before next winter.
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Tof Nansen
League of Nations
Russia
League Council
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Siberia
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Paris
League
Norweigan
United States
Thussia
Supreme Economic Solineil
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Popoe
Bond Theft Confession Highlights Major Heist
New York May 5 police report an alleged confession by Bid Ed Purey amid bond thefts totaling several million dollars. Saul Meyers released testimony from April 14 given to Assistant District Attorney Dooling, detailing the case.
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New York
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Meyers
Dooling
Attack Wet Plans Threaten Wisconsin Women’s Vote
Milwaukee May 5 Threatening the democracy with loss of the women’s vote Wisconsin leaders warned the moderation party would be swayed by a majority vote on resolutions.
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Democratic Party
Wisconsin
Wood Retains Ho Lead In Indiana Primary
Indiana results show Wood leading with about 80,378 votes to Johnson 72,062 and Lowden 86,236 in a tight Republican contest. Harding trailed while Democratic options remained unnamed. Indiana delegates to the national convention may be unpledged if no majority is reached. Gubernatorial race appeared settled with Warren McCray likely the Republican nominee and Carlton McCulloch the Democratic choice.
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Warren T. McCray
Carlton McCulloch
California Primary Results Tilt Toward Johnson at GOP Convention
San Francisco dispatch reports 1,098 precincts missing with Mono County unheard from. Johnson supporters lead Hoover by 155,338 votes as 4,631 of 5,724 precincts are tallied. Democratic fate centers on Henry Childers stance and Gavin McNab leads among San Francisco voters amid prohibition group signals.
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Hiram W. Johnson
Ane Johnson
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Hoover
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Gavin McNab
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The Rise and its Rift From Prohibitions on Names
A fragmented note argues that a push toward radicalism was directly tied to restrictions on naming figures. It suggests a link between suppression and escalation, highlighting tensions around naming and identity.
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