Bankers Imprisoned Over Carranza Loot Claim
In a New York suit, Will B. Mitchell alleges Venustiano Carranza looted $19,000,000 from Banco de Londres y Mexico in 1916 through decrees and a new monetary commission. The complaint seeks to restrain Alfredo Catarigli and accuses the Bank of Montreal of aiding the scheme.
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Associated Press
New York
Venustiano Arranza
Mexico
Supreme Court
Will B. Mitchell
Banco de Londres Y Mexico
Mexico City
Alfredo Cataregli
Car- da “Commission Monetaria" Com
Bank of Montreal
Montreal
Mitchell Malleges
Banco de Ondres Y Mexico
Carranza
Mitchell
Carnea
Banco de Jandres Mexico
Banco de Son- Mees
Suit claims Carranza seized bank assets for personal use
The complaint alleges individuals were imprisoned by order of Carranza and forced to sign papers turning over bank assets to the Mexican treasury under death threats. It charges that $19,000,000 in gold and silver was seized, not securities worth $64,000,000, and used for Carranza’s personal ends and military and admin expenses. A hearing was set for May 21.
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Carranza
Treasury Department
Wien
Mitchell
League No Spy on Clean Citizens War on Bootleggers
A May 14 statement from the National Anti-Saloon League in Westerville promises relentless war on bootleggers and moonshiners while assuring decent citizens their homes will not be invaded. It emphasizes prohibition of liquor manufacture, sale, transportation, importation and exportation, with absolute enforcement sought.
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League NO
Clean Citizens
Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
National Anti-Saloon League
Westerville
Shipping board to confer on merchant marine scope
Washington May 14 National organizations representing shipping industry agriculture finance and industry have been invited to confer with the shipping board on May 22 23 and 24. They will discuss legislation to be recommended to Congress for the maintenance development and operation of the American merchant marine Chairman Hurley said a free discussion by interested parties would help solve the board's problems.
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The
Associates Press
Washington
Shipping Board
Congress
Hurley
Two Men Found Guilty in Box Car Liquor Theft
Max Florence and Ray Grant Middaugh were found guilty in Salt Lake City of conspiracy and breaking into an interstate liquor shipment. Co-defendants A A Madison and David Faulkenbury were arrested last fall. Faulkenbury and Madison are serving federal sentences. Sentence set for Saturday.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Max Florence
Ray Grant Middaugh
United States
A. A. Madison
David Faulkenbury
Faulkenbury
Madison
Federal Penitentiary
Bybees Visit James Bybee Home in Idaho Falls
Mr and Mrs F M Bybee and their son Marton from Idaho Falls are spending a few days at the James Bybee home in Idaho Falls.
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F. M. Bybee
Marton
Idaho Falls
James Bybee
Johnson to push larger GOP steering committee
Aberdeen May 14 Congressman Royal C Johnson said he will back expanding the new Republican house steering committee by four members, three from the west, before leaving Aberdeen for Washington.
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Aberdeen
Washington
Royal C. Johnson
New
Republican House Steering Committee
West
Rumanians Consider Peace Terms After German Pressure
Rumania’s press reports that the peace terms offered by Germany are severe yet just, and softer than those imposed on Romania a year earlier. The communiqué recalls past concessions and the current mood in Bucharest as talks continue.
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Berne
Rumania
Germany
For Sale Popcorn Wagon and Tiny Bus Business
For sale only big popcorn wagon and a small bus business in Caldwell Idaho. Act quick. Q F Smith Caldwell Idaho.
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Q. F. Smith
Caldwell, Idaho
Remark by German plenipotentiaries to Aromanians
German plenipotentiaries told the Aromanians that the present conditions were mild compared with the harsher terms they planned for the allies. The remark underscored the intimidation tactics used during negotiations and reflected the broader power dynamics of the period.
German peace delegation prepares counter proposals in Paris
In Paris on May 14 the German peace delegation works on voluminous counter proposals for submission to the allied powers. Several economic subcommittees met, including the coal supply panel, as the delegation seeks terms for the peace treaty.
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Paris
Poweri Ag
Marblehead Encounters Whale During San Francisco Cruise
The protected cruiser Marblehead was slowed off Pigeon Point by a 50 foot whale lodged in its bow ram while returning from San Diego for navy day. It was towed to port and Commander Huff said the vessel would be sold for 300 dollars to fund crew entertainment.
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Marblehead
San Diego
Pigeon Point
Charles P. Huff
Idano Poultry Show May Be Held Here
Twin Falls plans to host the next state poultry show after earlier Chronicle suggestions gained approval from local poultry fanciers. The move follows ongoing community interest and organizational discussions in the region.
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Twin Falls
the Chronicle
Poultry Show Upshot in Twin Falls Plan
Mr. Moore, president of the Idaho Poultry Breeders Association, urged Twin Falls as a potential site for the next state poultry show. He noted the association, tied to the American Poultry Association, must affiliate and organize county breeders to seek state exhibition designation, with a meeting planned soon.
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the Chronicle
Moore
Twin Falls
Idaho Poultry Breeders Association
American Poultry Association
The
Rooms sought for delegation at grand army and knights of pythias
Committees of the Grand Army of the Republic and Knights of Pythias and auxiliaries are seeking room accommodations for delegates attending annual conventions. The effort aims to arrange lodging for attendees through designated arrangements and local assistance.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Knights of Pythias
Local Lodges Ponder Pledges for State Gathering
The Knights of Pythias and G A R face pledge shortages ahead of upcoming meetings. The Eastern Star lodge in town will host the state gathering, with events planned the week before the other two organizations convene.
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Tium
Agmittee Handitain
Knights of Pythias
Beite
Eastern Star
Daylight Debate Echoes Across Silent Campfires
In a reflective note, some people waste daylight arguing that saving daylight is pointless. They insist the extra hours do not translate to real worth in daily life. The mood hints at broader fatigue with the concept and a critique of changing routines.
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