Beveridge Beats New in Indiana Primary Landslide
Albert J Beveridge former senator and Progressive Republican defeated Senator Harry S New by about 20000 votes in the Indiana primary for the Republican nomination For the Democratic nomination former Governor Ralston won by about six to one The vote favored opponents of entangling foreign alliances and backed the eighteenth amendment in the state race.
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Baseball Scores and Weather Across Leagues
Rain halted several NL games including Boston at Pittsburgh and Cleveland at Chicago with no games played. Phillies beat Yankees 4 to 2 as Philadelphia hosted New York while Washington topped Cleveland in a separate contest. John Hillhouse traveled to Havre to spend the day with the Will Mitchell household.
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Detroit
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United States Hospital for Soldiers Planned Largest World Facility
Washington May 4 plans for a new 17 million dollar federal veterans bureau hospital to serve World War I nerve and psychiatric cases were outlined to the House Appropriations Committee. Location kept secret to protect land values. construction hoped to start within three months after approval, with a 1000 bed facility ready in about a year.
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Congress
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Appropriations Committee
Crisis at Genoa as Russia Rejects Finance Report
Premier Poincare backs Belgium in fight over confiscated property as Genoa meets to discuss a Russia loan plan. Russia will only accept the finance committee report with reservations, signaling a dangerous crisis and calls for private and government loans to restore Russia’s economy.
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Belgium
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George Tebucherin
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Tehitcherin
Britain Seeks Global Bank Meeting to Restore Gold Standard
Sir Lamington Worthington Evans outlined the finance commission plan calling a meeting of leading bankers to coordinate credit and return to the gold standard. The United States participation was deemed essential for practicality.
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GOP Surprised by New's Defeat in Indiana Primary
Washington reports a major political shock as Senator Harry New loses the Indiana primary to Albert J Beveridge. New, a four power treaty supporter, faces renomination after backing the League of Nations and other entangling ententes. Beveridge, a staunch isolationist, could join Borah Johnson Reed Shields in the Senate if elected.
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Treasury Building Fire Again Sparks Over White House
Firemen battled a blaze on the roof of the Treasury Department for about thirty minutes, with explosions and a glow visible from the White House and Washington Monument. President Harding and Mrs. Harding watched from a window as Marines guarded the scene. Authorities estimated damage at up to 75,000 dollars with some roof sections lightly damaged and other areas possibly harmed by water.
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Marines Guard Treasury Fire After Building Blaze
Fire engulfed a government building prompting a marine cordon of about fifty from Quantico to seal the scene. Undersecretary Clifford took charge of protection as scaffolding and roof work sparked a second blaze. Water damage and smoke worsened the destruction despite rapid response by firemen.
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Clifford
Treasury
Daugherty Attack Renewed by Caraway in Senate
Senator Caraway of Arkansas renewed charges against Attorney General Daugherty. He accused Daugherty of discharging honest inspectors who would prosecute government swindlers and of restoring the physician who helped obtain a fraudulent pardon for Charles W. Morse. Caraway said he would meet Daugherty anywhere at any time.
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U S Public Debt Rises in April Total 23.19 Billion
The U S public debt increased 45.58 million in April. On May 1 the debt stood at 23.19 billion dollars. The rise was due to treasury certificates and a non tax period, the Treasury Department announced.
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Chinese War Reports Wu Pei Fu Killed at Changsinren
The Chinese central leader Wu Pei fu was reportedly killed in action at Changsinren. Fighting near Peking continues with heavy casualties as Gen Chang Tso Lin forces and Wu Pei fu movement clash. British and American doctors volunteer to treat wounded outside Peking.
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Pengtal
Rival Irish Forces Halt Fighting Reported Today
Rival Irish forces reportedly halted fighting today and paused operations until Monday authorities said. The move follows intensified clashes across unspecified fronts as negotiations continue.
Truce Declared Between Irish Republican Armies in Dublin
A ceasefire between rival Irish Republican army forces is announced in Dublin. The truce takes effect at 4 o'clock today and runs through Monday to allow both factions to discuss a possible unification of the army.
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Evening Journal
Dublin
Peimin General Wu Halts Chang’s Retreat Flank
General Wu turned the right flank of General Chang’s army last night and sent Chinese forces into retreat toward Fengta. The rumor of Wu’s death remains unconfirmed.
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Evening Journal
Pekin
China
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Fengta
Beechers Insight Blurs Tool and Machine Roles
A Henry Ward Beecher quote compares tools and machines, stating a tool extends a man's hand while a machine extends power and well being. It reflects on invention shaping human capability, urging reflection on responsibility in creation.
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Dempsey May Fight Soon in Jersey City Ring Return
New York reports negotiations for a fall bout between former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and his conqueror Jose Willard. A match at Rickard arena in Jersey City is under favorable talks with signing likely when Dempsey returns to the United States around Labor Day.
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Colfax Electric Manager Dies In Electrocution Incident
George W. Hassan, manager of the Colfax Electric Light company, was electrocuted in Colfax Iowa on May 4 when a wet cloth touched a high voltage wire as he was attempting to measure a line.
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Presbyterian meeting opens May 18 in Des Moines
Dr Henry Chapman Swearingen will preside as moderator when the general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States convenes May 18 in Des Moines. He is pastor of the House of Hope Presbyterian church in St Paul Minnesota and will preach the moderator's sermon.
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