Mexican leaders name commission to visit Carranza death site
A conference in Mexico City yields a commission named by Generals Obregon and Gonzales to travel to the Carranza death scene and report. Obregon selects Roque Estrada and Hilario Rodriguez. Gonzales names Aquiles Blorduy and Fortunato Zuazua. the provisional resident question is before the national Congress. Carranza’s death is described by revolutionists as an assassination by own men, with authorities discussing potential political moves.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Obregon
Pablo Gonzales
Carranza
Roque Estrada
Hilario Rodriguez
Malpica
Gonzales
Aquilés
Blorduy
Fortunato
Zuazua
National “Congress
Congress
Agua Prieig
Paso
Texas
Venustiamo Carranza
Herrero
Diaz
Mexico
Bolonel
Rodolfo
Jerome Organizes Jerome Chamber of Commerce
Jerome business leaders form the Jerome Chamber of Commerce with about 200 citizens at a launching banquet. Officers elected include President George A. Bremer and Vice Presidents Paul Kartzke and Dr. Zeller, with a larger executive board to manage bureaus and activities. A secretary will be chosen by the board.
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George A. Bremer
Benene Wit
Jerome
Twin Falls
Paul Kartzke
Dr. Zeller
Bethune
Rev. Roberts
C. C. “Wilburn
W. A. Heiss
Ww. F. White
B.C, McRea
B.C, Hill
C ‘Stott
BE. Ge ‘Bennett
RH. Trail
A. Atwood
Parachute Test Ends Spectacular Air Show at Atlantic City
A Dayton, Ohio sergeant major leaped from an airplane wing over the Atlantic City airport to test a new aerial life preserver. He fell 2,000 feet, survived, and won the first leg of the aerial league of America trophy during the Pan American aeronautical congress events. The device attaches as a pack and deploys when the trigger is pulled, opening in two seconds.
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Atlantic City
Brotwell
Dayton
Ohio
Hickem
United States Air Service
Washington
Colby Says No Facts To Deny Irish Recognition Action
Secretary Colby told Chairman Porter that there were no facts in foreign relations to deter action on pending resolutions on Irish freedom, but he declined to guide committee action by opinion. The House Foreign Affairs Committee adjourned without action on the Irish recognition resolutions after reading Colby’s communication and amid mixed votes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Colby
Porter
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Trish
Aameria
Republic
X Flood
Virginia
Irish Bureau of Information
Draft Dodger Released From Fort Jay After Buried Fortune
Grover C. Beredell, once convicted for draft evasion, was freed from Fort Jay military prison after a plea to recover about 150000 dollars believed buried in the mountains within a day’s ride from Philadelphia. The department statement released by the war department through counsel disclosed the case.
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Associated ‘Press
Washington
Grover C. Beredell
Philadelphia
Fort’ Jay
Freight Jam Edges Break Through National Gridlock
Washington May 22 The edge of the nationwide freight jam shows slight decline as rails and shippers urge cooperation. The Interstate Commerce Commission reports general public awakening to the need for coordinated action to lift the blockade. Government orders drastic steps including routing disabuse and swift equipment exchanges to help the situation.
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Washington
American: Railroad. Association
Awift
Alti
Nebraska storms flood basements and lawns
Violent May storms hit southeast and northeast Nebraska with heavy rain and tornado like winds in Pender and Lincoln. Basements flooded and yards overflowed while Madison Norfolk hail and high winds caused damage. In Minnesota two tornadoes near Castle Rock and Red Wing killed an infant and injured many, with farm buildings destroyed across Stowe and Rice counties.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Nebraska
Pender
Madison
Norfolk
ST. Paul
Castle Rock
Minn
Here
Red Wing
Godfrey Swanson
Swanson
Stole County
Rice County
New Congress Recess Plan Proposed by Senate Leaders
A plan for a summer congressional recess from June to August and a further recess around the November elections emerged from Senate talks. Leaders said progress was made though subject to change and possible presidential action. Republicans settled a factional dispute over the packer control bill, clearing the path for conference reports as Democrats signaled support for urgent measures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Senate
Wilson
Senate Democrats
Republicans Move Relief Bill Through House Rules
Washington May 22 Republicans of the House Rules Committee ordered a favorable report on a special rule governing the soldier relief bill rights of way. No date set for action as Chairman Campbell said no effort to pass before Tuesday. Democrats object to floor amendment, while some Republicans plan to oppose the cash bonus. National Grange protests the Lane Mondell land reclamation plan for former service members with farm homes.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Rules
House
Campbell
Ways and Means Committee
Rules ‘Committee
Erange
Lane- Mondell
Meén
Johnson and Wood Edge One Another in Tight Race
A brief report notes Johnson holding a slight lead over Wood in a close contest. Voters await final tallies as both candidates press campaigns and appeal to supporters.
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Johnson
Death of Carranza Follows Rule of Three Predicted
Washington reports Venus tiano Carranza, Latin American dictator, killed in Puebla amid flight from Mexico City. Conflicting accounts say he died in battle or was assassinated. gunfire, loyalty fractures, and a proposed coup are cited as context. Obregon’s chiefs note a fatal end, with uncertain details from Tlaxcala.
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Carranza
Francisco
Associated Press
Washington
Vénustiano Carranza
Puebla
United States
Mexico
Suarez
Tlaxcaltonga
Mex Ico
Herrara
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