Provisionally Chieftain Named May 25 Report
May 17 dispatch from Mexico City reports Pablo drawal selected as provisional chieftain for Tamaulipas operations. Gonzales says to preserve revolutionary unity, tranquility, and elections integrity, withdraws candidacy for next term and transfers authority to the provisional president. Trains captured from Garranza advancing to Mexico City. civilians with trains receive protection as Monterey and Nuevo Leon objectives move forward.
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Gonzales
Ilave
Congress
Mexico
City Press
City
Haily
Repeal of Excess Profits Law urged by convention
At the 25th annual National Manufacturers association convention in New York more than 1,000 delegates hear reports urging repeal of the excess profits tax, enactment of a national bankruptcy act, and a system of federal industrial education with voluntary personal curtailment to reduce government loans. A sales tax proposal is discussed as a substitute. Industrial education aims to boost efficiency and reduce labor turnover.
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Associated Press
New York
National Manufacturers’ Association
Fis
Tee
Eg. Rt
BEC Ag
Mythical El Dorado wealth displayed by immigrants
Immigration inspectors reported discovering large sums of money and jewelry among South American arrivals claiming to seek escape to a mythical city. A couple deposited 11,000 cash plus jewelry, a Spanish woman carried a bank check for 11,000, and others showed funds ranging from 2,000 to an unofficial total near 300,000 with securities and letters of credit.
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Associated Press
York
South America
Vaudebar
Atriday
Los Angeles
Tor” Valtrormije
Pheeling
Coombs Sets New World Altitude Record in Plane
In Mineola New York on May 17 Clarence E Coombs soared to 17150 feet with an Orenco monoplane carrying three passengers. The mark surpasses Captain Lowell H Smith’s prior ascent at Puryear Field California by 50 feet, the third single motorized plane altitude record in two weeks. Coombs, a former U S Army Air Service sergeant, piloted the 160 horsepower aircraft.
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Associated Press
Mineola
Clarence. E., Coombs
Lowell H. Smith
Puryear Field
Tl Centro
Cal
Coombs
America
Army
Air “Service
Smith
Republicans Attack to Discredit Wilson Charges
A fragment suggests Republican action aimed at discrediting President Wilson. The text references a House resolution and accusations of conspiracy, noting attempts to prevent the president from leaving the country amid absence from office duties.
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Wilson
Poll
De Witt Clinton goes to new home
The De Witt Clinton steam locomotive, first in New York and second in the nation, is moved from Grand Central to a display site by motor trucks. Once a symbol of early rail, it once broke down in 1831 and reached almost 30 mph between Albany and Schenectady. Sparks and bands greeted its arrival.
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Associated Press
New York
de ‘Witt Clinton
Albany
Schnectady
New’ York
Grand Central Station
Iron Horse
Levi P Morton to be buried in Poughkeepsie NY
Funeral services for Levi P Morton former vice president of the United States will be held in Rhinebeck at the church of Messiah conducted by Bishop Charles Sumner Burch. Burial will follow in Rhinebeck cemetery.
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Associated Press
Poughkeepsie, N
Levi P. Morton
The
Unity States
Charles Sumner Burch
Church of Messiah
Rhinebeck
Rhinebeck Cemetery
Senate honors former Vice President Morton with resolution
Washington May 17 a resolution expressing regret at the death of former Vice President Morton was adopted by the senate on motion of Senator Lodge the republican leader. The senate adjourned as a mark of respect.
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Emory
Washington
Morton
Senate
Senator Lodge
South Dakota Sets June 21 for Special Legislature Session
Pierre May 17, governor Nerbeck fixes Monday June 21 as the convening date for a special session. The report notes potential disruption from no trains running in the western part of the state for several weeks, affecting travel plans and logistics ahead of the session.
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Associated Press
Pierre
Nerbeck
Aesalon
Stores Cutting Prices Across Retail Sectors
AP reports major San Francisco stores slashing women's wear prices by 20 percent and lowering men's furnishings prices. In Sagining Mich, dealers plan 20 to 25 percent cuts on stock not including made to order goods, under a cash and carry approach through a limited period.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Saginew, Mich
French deputies face major problem over labor reform
The French chamber of deputies will confront a volatile session with internal difficulties as it weighs the government plan to modify road service against the nationization bid of the general federation of labor. Premier Millerand will discuss his Hythe meeting with Lloyd George and answer questions on strike matters, with debates likely to stretch over two sittings and a broad government support anticipated.
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Kia Lepidies
General Federation of Labor
Austria
Millersint
Lloyd George
Hythe
General Labor Federation
Garetul
Newsprint Crisis Faces 100 Newspapers In Washington
In Washington on May 17 representatives from over 100 newspapers formed the United States Publishers News Print Conservative League to seek mutual relief from escalating prices and scarce newsprint. Editors described grim prospects with many dailies at risk of suspension, some saying weekly issues may vanish. Orville Elder of the Washington Town Journal was elected vice president as resolutions urged publishers of papers over 60,000 circulation to join in securing relief from mills and agencies.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Publishers News
Conservative League
Httle
Orville Elder
Washington,” Town
Primaries Held Today In Pennsylvania And Nebraska
May 17 reports note Pennsylvania Republicans and Democrats each choose 76 delegates for national conventions. Republican ballot shows Edward B Wood as sole presidential preference candidate. Palmer reportedly leads Democratic side with 15 contenders. In Nebraska, delegates and candidates arrive for Democratic state convention amid overlapping delegation plans and Bryan interests.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pensylvania
Edward B. Wood
Palmer
Palrot
Penneiyena 4
William G. McAdo
Lara Publican
Enyore
Senate
Henchcock
Bryan
Omaha
Neb
Frai Oy
Convantion
S. M. Hitche
Moraine
Fox
William J
Charles
Washington Democrats Win Delegation Support in King County
Spokane dispatch reports the Democratic forces in Washington state securing support for the regular delegation from King County at a national convention committee. The fragment notes May events and unclear phrasing but indicates organizational backing within the party.
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Spokane
Wash
Democratic Party
Washington
Tod
King County
NIX SAYS M AD OO COLORADO SPRINGS C REBS
Fragmentary OCR notes mention NIX and M'ADOO with Colorado Springs and REBS in unclear context. No coherent events or identities emerge to form a full news item.
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Pablo Drawal
Eee
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Palaerz
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Monterey
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Jucrez
Industrial Education’ Committee
Juarez
Genera Obregon
Carranza
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P. Morton
Poughkeepsie, N. Y
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French Chamber of Deputies
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Penrose
Bryan Hitchcock
Nebraska
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