Petition Urges ICC Takeover Of Freight Traffic
Washington May 17 the Association of Railway Executives asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to assume control under the Transportation Act emergency powers. The plea seeks priority and pooling of freight for food, fuel and commodities to relieve a car shortage and rising costs amid war-time constraints and a switchmen’s strike.
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Washington
Interstate Cone Tueree Commission
Association of Railway Executives
Uide
Railroad Administration
Thomas de Witt Cuyler
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commercce Commission
Americans Enter Kiev After Evacuation
Warsaw May 17 report says the first Americans to enter Kiev after its evacuation by Polish and Ukrainian forces were Col. B. K. El F Pariman, American military attaché in Warsaw, and
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Warsaw
Kiev
Col
BK. EL F Pariman
Attiche
Americans Aid Kiev as Red Cross Relief Arrives
Richard Davie of Pottsville Pennsylvania describes the Y M O A hut opening after arrival. American trucks driven by Americans reached Kiev days ago as part of a Red Cross relief expedition. Reports from returning Americans describe Kiev's sanitation as terrible due to water scarcity.
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Richard Davie
Pottsville
Amercans
Kiev
American Red Cross
Brusiloff Takes Command of Russian Soviet Army
Copenhagen May 17 definite authentic confirmation that General Brusiloff is in supreme command of the Russian Soviet army was given by George Krassin Soviet minister of wars and communications and head of the Russian trade delegation here. He added the Polish offensive frightens weast tle as did the various offensives of reactionaries with the aid of allied troops or materials. After progressing and securing what they believe to be victories the Poles will be surrounded by our forces and brought to ruin.
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Copenhagen
Brushoff
George Krassin
Levi Y T Morton Celebrates 96th Birthday at Rhinebeck Home
Levi Y T Morton former vice president and ex governor of New York reached his ninety six birthday at his summer residence Elerstie near Rhinebeck. A party for Rhine Cliff Oe pans was given with guests present.
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United States
Ellerstie
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Levi YT. Morton
New York State
Elerstie
Rhinebeck
Mortoin
Union label on caskets proposal adopted by carpenters
Washington May 17 A proposal that members of carpenters unions be buried in caskets bearing the union label has been handed to labor headquarters by local union No 262 at San Jose Cal It comes as an amendment to the constitution of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Jointers of America
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Washington
Carpenters
Enskere
San José
Cal
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Jointers of America
High School in Saint Marie Burns in Major Fire
Saint Ste. Marie Mich May 17 Fire caused by unknown origin badly damaged the Soo High School building including its large auditorium. Insurance covers 148000 of the estimated 200000 loss. Rebuilding plans are already under way.
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Saint Ste. Marie
Mich
Soo
Still in Country Home Is Raided Still in Country Home Is Raided
Joliet May 17 Sheriff Newkirk and four deputies raided a farmhouse seven miles east of Joliet uncovering twelve barrels of wine two barrels of whisky raisins and distilling gear. Five men Samuel Ratzozich Mathew Hibler Louis Malich Steve Pesha and George Marrich were jailed for further proceedings.
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Joliet
James Fo. Newkirk
Will County
Sherif Newkirk
Will and Joliet
Samuel Ratsozich
Mathew Hibler
Louis Malich
Steve Pesha
George Marrich
Whoeniz Tlorseshoe Company
Veto of Measure Faces Strict Party Lines in Senate
Washington May 17 The Knox peace resolution repealing wartime declarations against Germany and Austria passed the senate 43 to 38 and goes to the house where leaders expect a similar print opposition. Republicans show little hope of passage over the president’s disapproval as talks of a veto and possible resubmission of a treaty circulate amid unsettled war claims and continued state of war until March 4 1921.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
Senate
House
Abidvent
Nelson
Minnesora
Seater McCuimber
North Dakota
Reed
Missouri
Walsh
Massachusetts
Shiehia
Tennessee
Wille WihoUgreement
Gore
Oklahoma
Knox
Senate debate over Versailles treaty draft differs from house
The article reports a key shift in the senate version of the Versailles treaty with the foreign relations committee noting the removal of a chief point. The senate resolution now requests the president to reopen negotiations with Germany to reestablish friendly relations and commercial intercourse, altering the path toward postwar diplomacy.
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United States
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Germany
Carranza Troops Taken By Rebels In Mexico War
Leading members of the party abandon trains and flee toward autos as rebels capture 2,000 prisoners along with 24 trains four artillery pieces 20 machine guns and vast ammunition and valuables. Fighting began near Alconada with Carranza and top officials fleeing in automobiles guarded by Obregon forces.
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Mexico City
Carranza
Vera Cruz
Petrete
Guadalupe Senehes
Obeegon
Aiconada
Bos x
Ics
Canlido Aguilar
Jalapula
Ver Cruz
Able Gonzalez
Attempted Lynching of Murder Suspect in Ohio
William Smith, a Black man, was shot twice before being captured by police on murder charges and rushed through a mob of would be lynchers at East Youngstown and brought to Youngstown.
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Black
Youngstown, O
Wiliam Smith
East Youngstown
Extra Guard on Barcelona Art Heist Spurs Tight Access
In Barcelona on May 17, all public museums and galleries are under close guard by the civil governor after a major theft of valuable art treasures. Visitor permits to copy paintings will be severely restricted going forward.
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Barcelona
Spain
Catholic Women Form New Lodge Court McDermott No. 604
Fifty one young women from Washington Richmond Keota and Harper joined to become charter members of Court McDermott No. 604 Daughters of Isabella. Initiation began with high mass at St James Church and a 1 PM ceremony at the Ottumwa armory followed by a banquet at the Commercial Club with speeches songs and performances by local students and community members.
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Washington
Richmond
Keota
Harper
Order of the Daughters of Isabella
Court
Sisters of St. James School
M. J. Hartigan
Armory
Ottumwa
Commercial Club
Devicha
Ernest Dean
Father Hartigan
Knights of Columbus
Martina Bailey
Dorothy Critz
Decela Wheelan
Isabella
Ernestine Dean Gang
Margaret
Anna Dougall
Elizabeth Henke
Mother Macree
Chas. Brewer
Father Guinan
Banquet Guests and New Officers Named at Local Court
Heavy rain kept Mirage James parishion from attending. Rev Rather Hartigan stood in with Clayton Neiswanger who presented an excellent paper. Impressions of the Day by Miss Della Saur preceded introductions of candidates and a long list of attendees. New officers installed at the Armory include Historian Miss Clara Eagle Prophetess Mrs Martina Bailey Monitor Miss Katheryn Flynn Treasurer Miss Lacey Dempsey Sentinel Miss Mary McKevitt Trustees Mrs Nettie Boyd Mrs Bertha Dougall Mrs Martha Wheelan Kathryn Grand Regent Miss Elizabeth Henke Singmaster Miss Hazel Deal Mrs Helen Kelley Vice Grand Regent, Financial Secretary Miss Rose Bohr Organist Mrs Agnes Butterfield Thompson Chaplain Rev Fro Hartigan.
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James Parishion
Parnell
Rather Hartigan
Clayton Neiswanger
Della Saur
Joe Lohberger
Nettie Boyd
Nettie Koenig
Mabel Whittaker
Rose Bohr
Hazel Dean
Helen Kelly
A. B. Swift
Clara Eagle
Whittaker
Martina Bailey Monitor
Katheryn Flynn
Lacey Dempsey
Mary McKevitt
Bertha Dougall
Martha Wheelan
Katherine Grand Regent
Elizabeth Henke
Hazel Deal
Helen Kelley
Katheryn Swift
Agnes Butterfield Thompson
Fro Hartigan
Union Service At Crawfordsville
Rainy May evening drew crowds to the United Presbyterian church where the class motto Our aim success our hope to win hung above. High school girls chorus led by Miss Hattie Covert sang three pieces as three town pastors shared in the service with Rev W G Robertson delivering a Esther 4 14 themed sermon on using one s gifts for good and the noble life. The class included Elwyn Davidson Velma Twinam Nellie Davis Leonard Graber Mabel Borman Lee Davis Lenea Holmes Henry Frances Eicher Isabella Carrick Ina Mitchell. Afternoon community sing in the Opera House drew many. Rev Manna Barnett and Robertson spoke with John McCoy leading the audience in song. Local items note visits and graduations with Washington trips and a Winfield barbecue.
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Crawfordsville
United Presbyterian Church
Hattie Covert
W. G. Robertson
Hfe
Elwyn Davidson
Velma
Report Says Mexican Leaders Are Captured
Reports indicate Mexican leaders have been captured with Ranza, identified as among those seized. The brief note cites unnamed officials and offers no further details on location or circumstances.
Obregon In Charge Of Mexican Situation
Special to The Evening Journal reports rebels fully control Mexico City with Carranza leaders largely in rebel hands. All Carranza cabinet officials are captured, including General Aguilar, son-in-law of the revolutionary leader. General Obregon holds complete control.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
Mexico City
Carranza
Aguilar
Obregon
Carnival Company Pitches Tents Here
Wolf's carnival arrived in Washington yesterday and set up east of the water works for shows opening this evening. The company advertises a merry-go-round and ferris wheel, with cream and high class entertainment for all ages.
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Wolf's Carnival
Washington
Artillery at Ames Adds Horses for College Corps
Thirty artillery horses and equipment for 1000 men arrived at Iowa State College for the Reserve Officers' Training Corps. The gear is bonded for 250000 by the adjutant general of Iowa to the War Department, giving the college a complete artillery unit to train with. A ten-man regular army detachment from Camp Dodge oversees the horses which will be stationed at Ames. The equipment includes forms rifles and instruments for student soldiers and artillery practice.
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College Ames
Lows State College
Adjutant General of Iowa
War Department
Camp Dodge
Ames
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