Connecticut Democrats Back Beer and Light Wines Plan
The Connecticut Democratic state convention favored a revision of the Volstead act to permit beer and light wines. They rejected instructing the state delegation to San Francisco as a unit. The platform praised Woodrow Wilson’s health and leadership as benign to humanity and urged Irish self-government recognition. Homer S. Cummings criticized Republicans for not ratifying the peace treaty. Michigan Democrats held county conventions to select delegates for the state gathering.
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Associated Press
New Haven
Conn
State Central Committee
Connecticut
San Francisco
Wilson
Democratic Party
Woodrow Wilson
Senate
Laffairs
Republic of Ireland
Cummings
Homer S&s Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Republican Party
Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Sweet Is Jocularly Named by Socialist Candidate Nomination
New York May 6 10 Sweet Republican of the New York assembly was jocularly recommended for Socialist candidate for president by Morris Hillquit chair of the platform committee The recommendation came before a session of the platform and executive committees in the city preparing for the national convention opening next Saturday Hillquit noted Sweet’s recent socialist work and cited the ouster movement led in the assembly by Speaker Sweet and Guivillier as context for the remark
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New York
Sweet
New York Assembly
Morris Hillquit
Platform Committee
Socialist Party of America
Hillquit
Tork Gut
Hilliquit
Assembly
Guvillier
Admiral Benson Says He Warned Sims Not To Trust Britain
In testimony before the naval investigating committee on May 6, Admiral William S. Benson recalled telling Rear Admiral Sims in March 1917 not to let the British pull the wool over his eyes. He said a wrong interpretation was placed on the remark and denied being unfriendly to Britain.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
William S. Benson
Seunite Naval Investigating Committee
Before
Huri
Sims
Benson
Admiral Sims
Federal Official Accused of Anti Labor Campaign
Timothy Healy president of the Brotherhood of Stationary Oilers told the railroad labor board that a high government official launched anti labor propaganda after the armistice to blame labor for high living costs. Healy did not name the official while alleging efforts to aid employers in enacting involuntary servitude laws.
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Associated Press
Washingon
D. C
Timothy Healy
Brotherhood of Stationary Oilers
Railroad Labor Board
Department of Justice
Barton
Healy
McCall Accepts Berth Offered by White House
Winchester May 6 Former Gov Samuel W McCall has accepted a White House offered appointment to the tariff commission after a telegram from the commission chairman urged acceptance He is a Republican long active in tariff legislation and served four terms on the Ways and Means Committee in Congress Also note Mark W Potter of New York nominated by President Wilson for the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington DC on March 6.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Simpel
W. “McCall
Massachusetts
Wilson
Tariff Commission
Winchester
Masd
Samuel
W. McCal
White House
Commission
Mc*all
Congress
Ways and Means
House
Potter
Commerce
Washington, D. C
Mark W. Potter
New York
Carolina & Ohio Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
International Socialist Congress Opens Agenda Includes Peace Cost of Living
Invitations issued for the tenth congress of the Second International set July 31 talks on unity and peace, high living costs, and the League of Nations. Camille Huysmans signs the invitation urging socialist parties to abolish capitalism, oppose militarism, and defend oppressed peoples.
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Associated Press
International
Unity, Peace
League of Nations
Camille Huysmans
AQL
Carranza Grip Weakens Fast in Mexico Revolt
Reports from Washington indicate Carranza's hold is rapidly weakening as rebels plan to name a provisional president after occupying Mexico City and most states adopt the Agua Prieta plan. Army officers doubt quick success and foresee continued instability despite rebel optimism.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
Carranza
Altho
State Department
Alvaro Obregon
United States
Agua, Prieta
de Ta Huerta
Rorah Proposes Audit of Campaign Expenditures
A resolution introduced by Senator Farah Republican Idaho proposes a comprehensive audit of all presidential campaign spending by both Republican and Democratic candidates. The measure aims to ensure transparency in campaign finance.
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Associated T Pressi
Washington, D
Farah
Idaho
Congress Protest on Celts Fate Delayed
London May 6 The cablegram signed by 83 members of the American House of Representatives protesting Ireland arrests has not been presented to Premier Lloyd George due to his illness. An official at Downing Street said the message carries little weight as resolutions from America are viewed as political plans and not American sentiment.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
House of Representatives
Ireland
Jlas
20 Downing Street
America
Nippon Drapers Cut Price to Liquidate Stocks
In Osaka and Kyoto on May 6 leading cotton and silk traders advertised deep sales to liquidate stocks. Weaving centers report suspension of work. some firms permanently discontinue. Temporary factory closings blamed on weavers aiming to curb production and halt further price drops per Reuters.
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Associated Press
Osaka
Japan
Kyoto
Reuter
Disabled World War veterans rely on paternal U S aid study
The Associated Press reports 641,900 World War I veterans are dependent on U S support at an annual cost of about 925000 for disability pensions. Dr Wacker, chief medical adviser, cites neuro psychiatric and other disability categories, totaling a figure believed to be the maximum discharged with disability.
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Associated Press
New York
United
Dro Wacker
Bureau At War Risk Insurance
Army
Navy
Committee For Aid
Weaker
Iwocker
Poles Push Back Horde Around Kiev Bridgehead
Warsaw reports ongoing fighting between Polish and Bolshevik forces for Kiev as front lines remain active around the Kiev bridgehead. Polish cavalry advances include Skvira 15 miles east of Berditchey while Bolsheviks claim village occupation north of Kiev with quiet Kiev region.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Kiev
Ukraine
Paris
Foreign Office
Yaine
Iity
Skvi
Skvira
Ber, Ditchey
Abance
Moscow
Taganrog
Sea of Azov
Pripet River
Dnieper
German plebiscite commission proclaims peace in Upper Silesia
A German plebiscite commission in Katowice issued a proclamation urging the Entente to let reason decide Upper Silesia. It reiterates Josef Bettas plan of a Polish occupation threat and states German aims are peaceful and faithful to Germany. The document is signed by Dr Curt Urbanek, former mayor of Rossberg.
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Katlowitz
Silesia
Wojciech Korfanty
Entente
Upper Silesia
Bitta
Josef Bitta
Potes
Curt Urbanek
Rossberg
Beuthen
Qiebische
Germany
Germs
City Council Committee Opens High Cost of Living Probe
The new high cost of living committee, chaired by Max, will investigate soup prices first. Officials expect questions on pie slice sizes and sandwich portions as next items, per Adam.
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Chicago
Max Ads
Adamuwsld
Flour Market Soars With Fresh Price Jump in Minneapolis
Minneapolis news reports flour rising another half a dollar per barrel on May 6. Wheat also climbs amid steady demand, with today’s flour price listed at 18 dollars per barrel in sacks. The advance reflects a month long $2 barrel gain for standard flour.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Republican convention split loom as Lodge and Beveridge emerge
Washington May 6 A split at the Chicago Republican national convention appeared likely as negotiations continued. Prominent party leaders indicated Senator Lodge Massachusetts would serve temporarily as chairman for regulars while Senator Borah Idaho backed former Senator Albert Beveridge Indiana for permanent chairman with Lodge delivering the keynote.
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Associated Press
Washington
J. G
Baters
Chicago
Yeaterday
Soanrees
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Ghozen
Senator Borah
Idaho
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Miners Plead Abatement Of Conspiracy Suit
A plea of abatement filed by Charles W. Hughes special counsel for the United Mine Workers of America seeks to dismiss a federal conspiracy case. Judge A B Anderson instructed the special federal grand jury in Indianapolis to investigate the coal situation, ahead of arraignments for oilers and Indiana operators indicted on conspiracy to violate the Leyer act.
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Associated Presa
Indianapolis
Ind
A. B. Anderson
United States District Court
Charles W. Hughes
United Mine Workers of America
Indiana
Building Strike in Chicago Seen as Handlers Go
Chicago May 6 The Chicago Lumbermen's Association chaired by George Rino says a building strike is looming as mill card handlers walk out. An offer of 31.14 an hour for mill carpenters was withdrawn effective June 1 after workers did not return. The strike demands 1.10 more an hour dating from May 1.
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Chicago
Winter Press
Chicago Lumbermen
George Rino
Employers’ Sehor Committee
Tod
Strik
iMy
Ship Bond Bonus To Avoid New Tax Proposed
Samuel H. McMeekin commander of Jefferson post asserts a ship bond plan to finance the World War veterans bonus without new taxes. Bonds would come in 50 100 400 and 1000 dollar denominations earning interest from ships to support American shipowners and a large maritime industry.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Louth
Samuel H. McMeekin
Jeferson Post
American Legion
Washington
Courier delivery timing and phone request notice
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 3 30. If the earlier boy or another cause prevents receipt by then, please phone for a copy. Calls to reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Common Sense Against Panic From Chicago Bankers
Chicago bankers urge calm as prints warn against panic. Johnson of Levi Johnson Crush Co cautions that sensational forecasts mislead and prices may fall if public demand weakens. Reynolds of Continental & Commercial National Bank says the nation is in wartime readjustment with no panic, urging moderation and bank prudence.
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da. Johnson
Eavitt Johnson Crush Company
Atlantic Coast
Ylig
Tie
Jowa
Liberty Bonis
Chicago Hankers
George M. Reynolds
Continental & Commercial National Bank
Chicago
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve System
G O P Battles Over Kansas City Delegates
Kansas City area factions clash as the credentials committee seats the Jackson County organization led by Thomas Marke over Buchanan County rivals. The committee overruled the state central committee and seated the anti organization delegation from Buchanan County led by C A P Hilley, reversing the prior seating of John Albus.
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Associated
Kangug City
Imd
Republican Stata
Commuistias
Jackson County
Kansas City
Oby
Thomas Marke
Buchanan County
Jackson County Organization
State Central Committee
Buchanen County
C. A. P. Hilley
John Albus
Turkey seeks compromise at hands of Nazim Pasha
Constantinople May 5. Damad Ferid Pasha plans to send Nazim Pasha and Nouredine Pasha to Angola to negotiate a compromise with nationalist leader Mustapha Kemal Pasha. Turkish representatives face pressure as Kemal’s forces grow stronger. Col Jafrea Tayar returns to Constantinople after declaring Adrianople in hand.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Wedmerday
Damad Ferid Pasha
Nazim Pasha
Nouredine Pasha
Smyrna
Angola
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Kemal
Jafrea Tayar
Adrianople
Harding Keynote Address Opens Colorado GOP Convention
Gov. W. L. Harding of Iowa attends the Republican state convention in Denver with 939 delegates present. Dr. Hubert Work of Pueblo and John Vivian of Golden contend for national committee seats. Denver delegates hold potential balance of power. eight delegates at large possible, including several women.
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Annan Pueblo
Colt
Reepublican
la Mama
Chicago
Hubert Work
Pusblo
John. Vivian
Golden
Pational
Denver
Ly Harding
Iowa
Anthrax Fatal to Trio at Chicago Hair Plant
Three workers of the Chicago Curled Hair company died from anthrax amid an investigation by Health Commissioner Robertson. The factory was ordered closed as officials review whether the germ came from imported hair, with two other potential cases being checked. Company president Bernard Horwich said this was the first such incident in 25 years. researchers note anthrax can spread via animal hair.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Iday
Robertson
Chicago Curled Hair
Farporten
L. Przemieu
Health Department
Bernard Horwich
Hair Company
Put on the Brakes for Postwar Credit Stringency
A passage urges moderation in living and business after the war. It argues disruptions now require near triple labor to complete work, calls for restraint, a return to normal or higher production, and the use of common sense in American enterprise.
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Evedit
Lawmakers Clash Over Immigration Deportation Powers
Senate immigration committee met after Secretary Wilson ruling that Communist Labor party membership is not grounds for deportation. Johnson criticised Wilson and urged prompt passage of broadened alien laws. Witnesses discussed transferring deportation authority to Justice, while noting no evidence of violence by the Communist Labor party.
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Associated Press
Waishington
D. C
Senate
Dma Migration Committee
Wilson
Communist Labor Party
Johnson
Post
House Immigration Committee
Secreta’ Post
House
Bor
Posty
King
Labor Department
Taneinor
Labor Pa
Communist Party
Lomeys
Emmuntel
Ganda
Comsor Party
Palmer
Garyclared
Tary Wilson
Allien
Violen
Labor
Sai
Communist
Women's Relief Efforts Shift to Near East
AP dispatch notes U S women workers aiding relief operations in the Caucasus near Bakum. Col Wim N Haskell leads the operation as Bolshevik turmoil prompts repositioning of aid workers north of the Caucasus Mountains.
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Associated Press
Batum
Caucasia
Eoureas Mountains
Marsal Urges Allied Confidence for France During Peace
Paris reports Frederick Marsal addressing an Anglo American press luncheon urges France’s allies to keep faith in France’s determination, work, and justice during postwar rehabilitation. He defends France’s future resources and rejects extraordinary reparations for voluntary damages caused by the aggressor.
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Associated Press
Paris
Frederick VF
Lois Marsal
Anglo-American Préss ‘Association
France
M. Marsal
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