Deschanel Escapes Death in Train Plunge Near Montargis
President Deschanel survived a miraculous plunge head first from a moving special train at 50 kilometers an hour while en route to dedicate a monument to Senator Raymond. He, with Madame Deschanel and Premier Millerand, alighted safely on soft sand. doctors caution about aftereffects, his health under scrutiny as he plans to preside at the council meeting tomorrow.
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Associated’Press
Paris
Des* Chanel
Hig
Auttomobile
Montargis
Deschannel
Millerand
Elysee
Deschane
M. M. Millerand
Jules Steeg
Interior
Miller
Deschanel
Rambouillet
Huerta Named Mexico Interim President in Congress Vote
Adolfo de la Huerta of Sonora was named president ad interim of Mexico by a congressional session, receiving 22 votes to 28 for Pablo Gonzales. Antonio Villareal was the other candidate. Elections delayed from July 4 to September 5 under the Agua Prieta plan. de la Huerta holds supreme command of the liberal constitutional army and called the extraordinary session.
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Associated Press
Menico Cit
Adolfoo Deo la Huerta
Sonora
Mexico
Congress
Pablo Gonzales
Antonio Villareal
de Ka Hierian
Agua Dpreta
Agua Prieta
Constitu ‘Tional
United States urged to accept Armenia mandate in Congress
President Wilson asked Congress for authority to accept a U S mandate over Armenia, saying it is a very critical choice supported by the people though opposed by Senate leaders. Harding opposes any mandate, Lodge silent, and opposition to taking the Armenian duty persists in the chamber.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Armenia
Congress
Wilson
Mach
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Senate Committee
Lodge
Loy
Harding
Baku
Williams
Mississippi
Rail congestion easing after peak, railcar counts show drop
Officials report improving conditions as congestion peaks appear passed. Car service committee data for 30 days show terminals at April 24 with 269000 cars and May 21 at 170000, after a rapid rise from 93000 on April 2 before unauthorized switchman activity.
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Car Service Committee
Cary
Oregon Primary Results Show Johnson Leading Wood
Oregon primary returns compiled by the Portland Oregonian place Senator Hiram Johnson ahead of Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood by about 872 to 953 votes in the Republican presidential preference race. Early tallies from Coos County and other districts show Johnson leading with sizable margins as incomplete totals filter in.
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Associated Press
Portland
Oregon
Portland Oregonian
Hiram v. Johnson
Leonard Wood
Johnson
Wood
Ore
Hiram W. Johnson
Lowden
Hoover
Coos
Coos County
Fair Distribution of Sugar Sought Across Market
New York May 24 The government will seek fair sugar distribution via a sweeping probe of brokers ignoring federal licenses. Riley special assistant to Attorney General Palmer announced after testimony before a joint legislative committee probing profiteering of Herbert Hoover. The inquiry blames government delays in authorizing a Sugar Equalization Board to purchase the crop last year for high prices.
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Associated Press
New York
AAW
Riley
General Palmer
Herbert
Hoover
Carranza Reported to Die by Own Hand in Mexico
May 24 dispatch from Mexico City reports President Venustiano Carranza took his own life rather than be captured. The message, said to originate from Carro Azul in Puebla state, claims Colonel Rodolfo Herrero sent the report on May 20 and asserts Herrero was responsible for Carranza's death.
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Mexico Cit
Venustiano Carranza
Gonziles
C&rro Azul
Puebla
Cojonel Rodolfo Herrero
Senor Carraniza
Mexican officials arrested in Carranza assassination probe
El Paso reports Ignacio Bonillas and Manuel Aguirre Berlanga among high officials detained with President Carranza’s escort in connection with the assassination. General Alvaro Obregon confirms arrests and promises a commission and further details tomorrow. Suspect linked to Rodolfo Herrero, authorities say. Fragments indicate strict penalties once identified.
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Rodolfo Herrerro
Carranza
Pevere
Railroads say higher freight rates won't raise living costs
Washington May 24 spokesmen for carriers opened before the interstate commerce commission claiming the billion dollar rate request would not lift prices. Daniel Willard of B&O said prompt freight movement cuts living costs and that funds would allow equipment purchases to reach markets. Frederick Strauss of New York cited a 50 to 60 percent rate rise as not affecting living costs. Employers argued wages and retroactivity concerns dominated hearings in Chicago and Washington.
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Interstate Comerce Commission
Sid Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Frederick, Strauss
New York
Howard “Hillett
General Rate Committee
Association
Ft Railway
Railroad Labor Board
Willard
Associated Press
Chicago
J. ‘T. Whiter
Association of Railway Executives
Asl
Vata
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