Agreement Reached for June Irish Elections Coalition Cabinet Planned
Dublin May 20 leaders of the two Irish factions agreed on an election in June and a coalition cabinet for a southern Ireland ministry. The plan, backed by Michael Collins and Eamon de Valera, waives disputed representation issues and sets a pro treaty panel with Boland influence. Contests likely but many seats may remain uncontested as the plan unfolds.
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Hall Eireann
Michael Collins
Free State Provisional
Eamon de Valera
Agremeent
Telher
Free State
Harry C. Boland
de Valera
United States
Peace Committee
Dail
iSiIan Fein
Labor Party
Southern
Hkely
Four Courts
Murder Gangs Terrorize Belfast as Cabinet Meets
Terrorism in Belfast and surrounding areas escalates with multiple deaths and dozens wounded in a 24 hour span. Raiders strike from County Down to Antrim, attacking police barracks, ambushing constables, burning homes, and severing railway lines and communications. Ulster Cabinet held session today and is expected to reconvene with important decisions anticipated.
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Associated Press
John Craig
County Down
County Antrim
Lnce
Ulster Cabinet
Gang terror in Chicago shocks city amid union conflict
Special to The Washington Fest reports Chicago facing violent terror aimed at halting union wage awards for building trades. Bombings, shootings, robberies, and arson spur large raids. eight labor leaders are indicted for murder under an Illinois law while police and officials vow strict action and vigilance in Rogers Park and across the city.
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Chicago
Landis
Cutlewry
Haymarket
Fitzmorris
Ble
Tim" Murphy
Dearborn Street
Building Trades
Fred Mader
Council
Corneling
Con” Shea
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St. Luke's Men's Club
Kickham Ccanlan
Criminal Court
Thompson
Tim’ Murphy
Two lynched men in Texas for alleged assaults
In Conroe, Texas, May 20, Joe Winters, 26, a Black man, was burned at the stake in the courthouse yard after admitting an assault on a 14 year old white girl near Leonidas, with a mob witness. In Columbia, Texas, a 60 year old Black man named Mone Borter was hanged near Alleyton by a mob of about 300, after being taken from officers while held on an assault charge.
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Associated Press
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Hia
Leonidas
Columbia
Mone Borter
Alleyton
Railroad chiefs dine with Harding in White House talk
Nineteen railroad executives met with President Harding in a White House dinner to discuss rate reductions and possible voluntary action to ease freight charges. Secretary Hoover invited to participate as the Interstate Commerce Commission weighs downward rate adjustments amid cost concerns and wage policy disputes.
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Carl R. Gray
Union Pacific
W. H. Finley
Chicago and
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Santa Fe
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Ilinois Central
J. E. Bryam
Chicago
Milwaukee
St., Paul
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Pennsylvania
Hale Holden
Burlington
Charles Donnelly
Northern Pacific
Ralph Budd
Great Northern
F. D. Underwood
Erie
M. Felton
Great Western
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
Fairfax Harrison
Southern
Edward E. Loomis
Lehigh Valley
Railroad Administration
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Labor Board
Princess Elizabeth of Greece Ill With Pleural Abscess
Athens May 20 slow improvement noted in the condition of Princess Elizabeth wife of Crown Prince George she has a pleural abscess and doctors believe she is out of danger this report follows a period of concern about her health and treatment in Athens.
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Elizabeth
Prince George
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Valentino Bigamy Charge Shocks Hollywood in Mexicali Wedding
Los Angeles May 20. Actor Rudolph Valentino faces a felony complaint for bigamy after marrying Winifred Hudnut in Mexicali while still married to Joan Acker. Bail set at 10 000 dollars as Valentino pleads not guilty. Hudnut, en route to New York, declares love remains strong and sends Valentino nine telegrams.
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Los Angeles
Calif
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District Attorney's Office
Mexicali
Mexico
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Natacha Rambova
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Valentino
Quetice Bowser
Justice Bowser
Bandemeni
June Mathis
George Melford
the Lesky
Thomas Meighan
New Jersey
Diversea
Hudnut
Budont
Associated Press
Rudolph Valentino
West
Hew
Rudolph
Miss Hudout
Valentine
How to Lose by Sticking to Job Run in Primary
The report notes a Republican senator defeated in the recent primary advised voters to stay with their jobs and run in a primary. Separate scenes describe Barter preparing to jump from a baggage car and Miss Hudnut leaving for New York. The penal code sets bigamy penalties at up to $5,000 fine or ten years in prison.
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Capitol
Ian
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Valentino
Hudnut
New York
War Fraud Cases Prompt to Begin
Attorney General denies he will publish a list of offenders and says efforts to protect interests will guide the investigation of war frauds totaling millions. Special grand jury expected to be convened early this week, with Maj. Peyton Gordon seeking summons from Chief Justice McCoy. Daugherty’s office warns against political interference and warns that no list will be released until indictments are filed.
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Maj
Peyton Gordon
United States
McCoy
District Supreme Court
Neanes
Sint
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Department of Justice
Calla
Hall Leads Oregon Governor Race in Early Returns
State Senator Charles Hall led the Republican governor's race in Oregon with 87,703 votes versus Gov. Ben W. Olcott's 87,045 as incomplete county returns trickled in. Democratic nominee hopeful Walter M Pierce held 59,? with Harvey Tarkett at 8,048 in the available totals. Congressmen appear set to be renominated on the Republican side.
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Oreg
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Ben W. Olcott
Reblican
Welcome Home Premier Lloyd George Stirs London Return
London May 20 Premier Lloyd George arrived home amid a joyous reception at Victoria Station. Ministers, peers, and the King’s envoy Lord Atholl led the greeting with a royal message promising health and peace, while the premier, overwhelmed, thanked all with a firm hand squeeze and cheerful countenance.
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Flapper Fashion Halt Sparks New Skirt Length Debate
A garbled AP wire item notes shifting flapper styles with a proposed longer skirt length, stirring public discussion. The fragment hints at terminology like Gyantone and Parla, but readable facts are limited to fashion debate and associated press reference.
Trial in Treason Case Denies Directed Verdict in Blizzard
In Charles Town W V May 20 the trial of William Bligsard for treason moves forward as the court overrules a renewed motion for a directed verdict of not guilty. Testimony from A C Porter and D C Barton adds detail on Blizzard and miners from Marmet to Logan County, with defense arguing insufficient actionable acts. Blizzard was said to plan to return miners to their homes as Federal troops intervened.
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D. C. Barton
Clothier
Charleston
Tela H. H. Bantholtz
Racine
Itz
Porter
Blizzard
Barton
Blair
British Press Divided Over Genoa Conference Outcome
London editors split over Prime Minister's Genoa conduct and the conference results. Some praise his courage amid difficulties. others condemn the farewell address and public actions. The press largely agrees the conference failed, with The Times and Daily News urging frank assessment and Hague sequel hopes.
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Associated Press
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Hague
Times
Daily News
Europe
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Daily Chronicle
Russia
Rotary delegates set for Los Angeles conference
A British Rotary party departed London for Southampton to sail to Los Angeles for the International Rotary clubs conference. Sir Harry Lander called the gathering a wedding of Great Britain and the United States and urged the movement to help bring harmony between the two nations.
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Associated Press
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Harry Lander
Southampton
Berengarle
Los Angeles
International Rotary ‘Clubs
Harry
Great Britain
United ‘States
Safe in Senate But Republicans See Victory Likely
A Washington Post survey by GOP leaders predicts Republicans will hold control of the Senate and likely win key contests in Minnesota Iowa North Dakota Maine and Rhode Island while aiming to expand their House majority. The report cautions against overconfidence highlighting doubtful districts and local factors.
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