Wood campaign finances teased in congressional hearing
May 24 hearing in Washington centers on Wood campaign funds with testimony from witnesses including Hitchcock and Kenyon. Officials discuss disbursements from eastern and western headquarters, noting large sums moved to treasurers and investigations into who funded key races in Iowa and Illinois.
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Ington
D. C
Wood
Kenyon
Minutee
Conan “Gidah
William Cooper
Wood Western
Chicago
Wade
Ted Washington
Hitchcock
Rhode Island
Cannes
Towa
Contests
Delaware
Kson
Anager
Sutherree
New-York
Paipt
R. B
Pittsburgh
Roli
Lowden May Lose Chicago Delegates
St Louis May 24 Mayor William Hale Thompson of Chicago Republican faction leader declared that Chicago delegates to the national convention will not be bound by state convention instructions to vote for Lowden. He said the Springfield convention adopted a resolution instructing finals delegates to vote for Lowden until he is nominated or until he releases them. Thompson also said he expected to be an active candidate for national committeeman.
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ST. Louis
William Hale Thompson
Chicago
Lowden
Springfield
Thompson
Railroads Seek Over One Billion More Revenue
Washington May 4 The railroads seek prompt decision on freight-rate increases estimated to add over a billion dollars in annual revenue. Howard Biott for the association presented data on transportation needs and costs to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Elliott argued the questions include fair wages, costs, taxes, and returns to attract investment, with labor board hearings aiming to grant a big revenue increase to sustain operations and growth.
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Washington
Railroads Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Howard Biott
Association of Railway Activities
Elliott
Thorailadds
Furth
Eliott
Tikcreasreight
Unclear text missing key details from May Washington dispatch
Fragmentary May Washington dispatch reports a general order and alleged overtures involving President Wilson, Luis Morondd, Mexican labor leaders, and an evolution presented to a secretariat. It hints at tensions over maintaining friendly relations with the United.
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Ashington
Mexican Revollijis Ag
Wilson
Luis Morondd
Gen
Obres
The
Oventot
Mexico
Ted
Washington Doubts Villa Price Head Offer
Washington reports no official word on a 100000 peso reward for Francisco Villa. U S officials monitor Mexican provisional government talks amid congress session in Mexico City debating a provisional president selection. Belief favors Adolfo De La Huerta with some chance for Gen Pablo Gonzalez if orderly constitutional process holds.
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Washington
Francisco” Villa
Corridental
Villa
Francisco Villa
U. S
Mexican Federal Congress
Mexico ‘City
Adolpho de la Vuerta
Sonora
Congress
Pablo Gonzales
Carranza Murder and Train Wreck In Mexico City
Venustiano Carranza was murdered by a guard who joined a deadly assault. A special train bearing Carranza’s body to the city was wrecked near Huauchinango, delaying arrivals and prompting mourning in Mexico City. General Obregon’s headquarters reported minimal others killed among the Carranza party, with violence surrounding the late president and factional revenge cited.
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Mexico City
Moex
Venustiang Carranza
Huauchinanga
Francisco Murgula
Carranza
Obregon
Uikt
Carrariza Party
Pasqual
Morales
Herrero
Luis
Gabren Herror
Patla
Atis
Olen
P. Wiles
Calles
Sonita
Bolshevists Retake Kiev After Six Hour Bombardment
An unofficial Vienna report states Bolshevik forces recaptured Kiev from Poles and Ukrainians after a six hour bombardment, with Polish troops retiring in good order. The item cites the claim as unconfirmed.
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London
Kieff
Ukrainia
Vienna
Ramseyer on Trial Murder of J R Abel
A trial in which Ramseyer faces first degree murder charges for shooting neighbor J R Abel after a dispute over irrigation water. Jurors face rigorous questioning as the panel risks exhaustion, with a special panel possible to complete the jury.
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Speiig
FL Ramseyer
J. Rabel
Yeulremen
Vanse
Wolfe
Martin
Hazat
Benoit
Rauweyer
E. A. Walter
WF. J. Stephan
B.A Vamieter
B. M. Kerriott
Carl I. Wright
Bernard Stricker
D. H. Davis
Alfred Pettigrove
E. J. Schaub
D. F P. Clark
Ho EL Williams
A. R. Scott
L. & Otte
W. O. Kearly
P. Yantis
J. F. Denny
Jo. P. Buck
W. A. Gil
H. A. Gillette
A. M. Barnette
Ramseyer
Neat Filer
J. R. Abel
Abel
Ramsayer
H. 0
Harmsayer
Abels
Siin
Oscar Helter
Ramseyer Place
Abel Place
Abél
Ita
Son
Ramssyér
Utah's Truck Train Lands in This City
A dust coated caravan from Utah arrived in the city after snaking across the state, carrying seventeen trucks and twenty people. The group, met by Twin Falls escorts, will depart for Jerome after evening events at the high school and a band concert.
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Salt Lake 3
Twin Falls
Buhi
Mugel Brothers
Johnson Ato ‘Su Company
Wright Aue Company
Stitch Motor Company
Idaho Wholesale ‘Grocery Company
Dato Auto Supply Company
Merrit] Auto Company
Traim
Murtaugs
Hansen
Kimberly
Filer
Bun
Congress to Pass Bills Before Recess
Washington May 24 Congress faces a looming recess with key measures unresolved. Appropriation bills including the army and sundry civil items are stalled in conference. Soldier bonus and postal salary issues await action, while a federal minimum wage bill is pushed by Senator Johnson of California.
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Washington
Congress
Alther House
Mattor
Johnson
California
President Wilson signs service retirement bill
In Washington on May 24 President Wilson signed the service retirement bill providing pensions for government employees. In Portland Oregon the May 24 presidential preference primaries show Johnson 40,998 Wood 39,006 with Johnson taking a narrow lead of 1,002 votes. The Californian notes a slow but steady regain.
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Washington
Wilson
Johnson
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Wood
Government Loss on Railroads Reported in May Amid Debates
A May report details alleged government losses on railroad operations, citing large sums and inefficiencies. The document notes claims of underperformance and financial gaps during war and postwar periods, prompting calls for reform and accountability.
Diplomatic Tangle Over Mexican Motives Hits Arkansas
The article reports on conflicting statements regarding U.S. stance toward Mexican movements. It cites Mas 24 Troo udent Wilson Wits and Mexican bluz er asserting influence from Governor De a Herta while noting reactions from White House and Saeed Gost. The piece discusses potential revolutions and the request to Secretary Ta Shulty to inform President Mean about U.S. nonparticipation.
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Wastiingtos
Wilson Wits
Marones
Bluzer
Phar
Herta
Cutha
Saeed Gost
Anericain Peateration
Baie
Requeaak
Fatorm
United States
Carrmenay
Johnson Stile Holds Oregon by Thousand Lead
In Oregon presidential preference returns, Hiram Johnson maintains a lead over Leonard Wood, with totals showing Johnson around 40,625 to Wood’s 29,491. late Multnomah County results tightened Johnson’s edge while Marion and other counties hint at shifts. The evolving statewide vote count reflects strong Wool support in some regions and anticipated tallies from Malheur and other counties. Johnson’s lead fluctuates as more precincts report and county tallies adjust the margin.
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Portland
Ore
Finan Johnson
Leonard Wood
Oregon
Johnson
Woot
Longton
Hoover
MultnomAh
Multnerah
Uzz
Marion
Woo
Lake
Keamath
California
Wood
Malheur
Umnntilla
Jackson
Douglas
Hiram Johnson
Jolson
Den
Haavor Litt
Lowe
Six Men Rob Bank and Escape in Findleyville Hold Up
Six men entered the First National Bank at Findleyville today and after holding up and locking all the employees in the vault escaped with a large sum of money. The amount is not yet known. The men were reported heading toward Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh
National Bank
Findleyville
Coal Fields Could Spark War Over Teschen Zone
London dispatches report Poland may declare war on Czecho Slovakia over Teschen area clashes. The Teschen district holds valuable coal deposits and lies at the juncture of German, Polish, and Czecho-Slovak frontiers. Troop concentrations and skirmishes have occurred as plebiscite plans loom.
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London
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Texchen
Daily Express
Vienna
Teschen
Carranza's Body Arrives in Mexico City After Murder
The body of Venustiano Carranza, Mexico's murdered president, was brought back to the capital early today amid lingering uncertainty about the circumstances and fate of those involved. Early reports note confusion and incomplete details as authorities assess the situation.
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Mexico City
Venustiano Carranza
Mexico
Speculators Reap Harvest from Chicago Food Warehouses
A Chicago correspondent reports about one billion dollars in food stored in cold and dry warehouses and along railroad tracks. Speculators reap profits amid fears of famine, while propagandists claim shortages. investigators fail to obtain official figures and reveal vast storages including butter, tea, eggs, and other staples in multiple facilities.
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Chicago
Handlin Food
Bit
Investie Central
Ontario
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