Mexican Revolt Expands as Villa Seeks Support in California
Reports from Washington say General Francisco Villa plans an expedition to persuade the Arietta brothers to back Obregon, while Governor de la Huerta calls a provisional president. Manuel Meza also backs Obragon and hands Baja California to revolutionaries. Carranza forces attack San Luis, Sonora as border garrison at Matamoros shifts allegiance.
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Advisers Urge Sale of Merchant Ships to Buyers
The Merchant Marine Division of the National Foreign Trade Council urged the government to dispose of its merchant ships at the earliest possible date to American or foreign buyers. The group opposed government ownership of merchant ships and government control of freight and trade rates in a report submitted to the convention in San Francisco on May 15.
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President Wilson Grants Daniels Permission To Publish Speech
President Wilson formalized that Secretary Daniels has full permission to make public his remarks. The announcement follows rumors of a dispute over a Yorktown speech and related cables to Admiral Sims critiquing the British navy. The notice underscores Wilson support for Daniels and the public handling of the issues before the Senate committee.
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Rich Berlin Families Hire Former Soldiers as Guards
Wealthy Berlin residents employed former soldiers as guards during the Kapp coup. Some wore units from Luttwitz and the Reichswehr, paid to stand before doors and deter trouble. Prices spiked for luxuries, canning goods, and taxis, while many restaurants and shops faced scarcity and higher charges.
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Army and Navy to Get Pay Increase
Senate approves the army navy pay rise bill after conference report settles terms. The measure boosts pay for officers and men across the army navy marine corps coast guard and public health service with about 20 percent for the army and less for the navy, adding 60 million dollars to the annual payroll.
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Carranza Resists Capture as Obregon Surrounds Rebel Runaway
The battle for Mexico continues as General Obregon surrounds Carranza’s forces after a weekend siege. Carranza spurns safe passage offers and resists surrender while rebels tighten positions around Vern Crug area signals.
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Will Reach Agreement in Coal Wage Dispute
In Washington on May 14 the coal wage talks between Secretary Wilson and the anthracite miners and operators ended for the day with both sides agreeing that demands were discussed. A settlement was expected within a few days after the conference resumes.
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Germany Conditions Attendance at Spa Conference
The German government will not participate in the Spa and Paris talks unless French troops evacuate districts on the Main river recently occupied. Central News dispatch from Barth summarizes the stance as of today, signaling caution about participation pending secure withdrawal.
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President's Health Shows Improvement
Washington May 15 The president's health shows steady improvement and he is doing more work with the doctor's permission. Dr Grayson notes the president resists handling detailed matters but the trend is toward greater activity as he regains strength and is allowed to take on more daily tasks.
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Furniture Store Sq Continues Sale in Shared Building
Arrangements unite Rochdale and Corbett Furniture stores to share a building for the present allowing Corbett to dispose of unsold stock. The sale has been a success with house furnishings sold nationwide from Castleford to Burley and as far north as Gooding. A H Corbett expresses pleasure at the sale pace and credits The Times for drawing in farmers from nearby miles.
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Canal Suit In Court Over Stock Ownership And Water Rights
Hackman contends abstract records show only land ownership on record without conveyances. Bothwell argues records and lack of fraud support bona fide ownership. The case weighs stock voting rights, water stock handling, and the legality of the election method for canal company stockholders.
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Twin Falls Times Drops Sunday Edition
The Twin Falls Times announces it will no longer publish the Sunday paper due to paper shortages and costs. Subscribers who paid for a Daily including Sunday will have the extra credited to the Daily.
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