Missing NC-4s Transatlantic Flight Faces Delays
The NC-4 hydro airplane was towed to a naval air station in Chatham Massachusetts after engine trouble forced an emergency landing. Two engines are down but repairs are expected to restore power as crews await favorable weather for the next leg from Halifax to Trepassey Bay.
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Associated Press
Chatham
Mass
Naval Air Station
Hallifax
Naval
Capel Bable
Ias? Read
Washington, D.C
Halifax
Trépassey Bay
Navy Department
Baltimore
Towers
Sweather
A. C. Read
Yank Cheerily Spends! 290 on Girl Steals 20
Chicago reports Merrill E. Harrison, 24, discharged from Camp Grant after 19 months overseas. He spent 200 cheerfully in cafes until a woman stole his last 20, leading to her arrest and booking at Chichee Avenue station on robbery charges.
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Yank
Chicago
Merrill E
Gharisson
Camp Grant
Chi- Chee Avenue
Kaiser Trial Featured as Treaty’s Best Part in Mexican Press
The Mexican press comments on the Kaiser trial, noting Versailles terms and peace communications to the Germans. They view the treaty’s strongest provision as proving that autocrats can be punished. The AP report summarizes the city press reaction from Mexico City.
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Kaiser
Associated Press
Mexico City
Versailles
Unital
Costa Rican Troops Move Against Rebels Near Nicaragua Edge
Costa Rican forces under President Tinoco operate three columns near the Nicaraguan frontier. The main column holds Liberia while rebels push from Guanacaste toward the Santa Rosa cattle estate, site of a historical Walker defeat.
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Nicaragua
Associated Press
jManagua
Tinoco
Costa Rica
Liberia
Ga Cruz
Senta Rosa
Walker
Fibusters
Mexican Bandits Kill Six Officers and Free Prisoners
Twenty two mounted bandits raided Cananea Sonora at night killing six police and jailer officers, including the chief of police, and released all prisoners. Bandits stole valuables and fled into the mountains.
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Associated Press
Douglas, Ariz
Cananea
Sonora
Wilson appeals for Victory Liberty loan support
The Associated Press reports President Wilson, via Secretary Glass, urged Americans to back the Victory Liberty loan. By May 9 the national total exceeded 3 billion dollars, with district totals showing New York surpassing 1.033 billion and St Louis leading in quota achievement. Wisconsin and Milwaukee also exceeded their regional goals with strong subscription gains.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Glass
Treasury
N. Y
New York
Federal Reserve
Ann
St. Louis
Treasury Department
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wis
Smee
Milwaukee County
Citizenship restored to N Y ex gunman in view of war record
Governor South restored citizenship to Edward Monk Eastman former New York gang leader who served a prison term. Recommendations from Col Franklin Ward and Lieut Joseph Kerrigan of the 106th infantry influenced the decision. Eastman enlisted and served with honor in World War I being wounded at Vierstaat Bridge and returning to fight through the Hindenburg line.
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Albany
N.Y
South
Edward
Monk
Vierstaat Bridge
Eastman
Hindenburg Line
Austrian Assembly Opposes Union With Germany
The majority faction in the Austrian national assembly has decided to renounce the idea of uniting German Austria with Germany in the interests of Austrians and world peace. The Austrian peace delegation will depart for Paris on May 11. Paris reports note continued talks among the four council and foreign ministers on Austria’s boundaries and related negotiations. Coblenz reports a mock imperial day parade being organized from occupation troops for May 24.
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Basel
Austrian National Assembly
Vienna
Germany
Paris
Austria
Associated Press
Council of Four
Council of Foreign Ministers
Gould Io Accused Of Estate Fraud
New York May. George J Gould executor and trustee of Jay Gould estate was ordered to show cause why he should not be removed. Walter Walker alleges frauds against brothers and sisters and violations of fiduciary duties. Charges include improper investments, secret commissions, and a $620 401.71 profit from Western Union shares.
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New York
George J. Gould
Jay Gould
Supreme Court
Platzek
Walter Js. Walker
Frank J. Gould
Tosa
Helen Shepard
Coudert Bros
Duchess de Talleyrand
Anna Gould
Hebhalf
Helen Gould
Shepard
Helen Miller Gould
George Gould
Walker
Kingdon Gould
Gould
Walter F. Carter
Dorothy Gould
Western Union Company
George J
Helen
Edwin
Howard Gould
Church Council Urges Unity in Social Reconstruction Effort
The Federal Council of the Church of Christ in America closes a three day meeting in Cleveland with a message urging churches to unite in social reconstruction. It calls for Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish cooperation in local communities and endorses community centers and private clubs as saloon substitutes.
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Associated Press
Cleveland, O
Federal Council
Church of Christ In America
Churches of America
Burns Loses Fingers After Freezing Fall in City Court Appeal
In high court arguments the city and Harley L. Burns attorney Burr Brown contended on Burns appeal over an $8,000 damages verdict for personal injuries. Burns, a musician, sustained the loss of fingers after a fall on a walk when temperatures dropped to 20 below zero.
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O3le
Harley L. Burns
Supreme Court
Burr Brown
C. E Ransier
Burns
Mercury
Suffragists Expect Ballot Passage as Congress Meets
The Associated Press reports that suffrage supporters claim definite assurances the constitutional amendment will pass in the extra session. William J. Harris, newly elected Georgia senator, reportedly told President Wilson he will vote for equal suffrage. Harris succeeds Thomas W. Hardwick, who voted against it. A senate poll shows more than two thirds ready to support the measure.
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Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
Nepociatiom Pay
Congress
Washington
William J. Harris
Georgia
Europe
Wilson
Senate
Thomas W. Hardwick
Harris
Gopher Artillery to Pass Waterloo Early Tomorrow
The 800 Gopher gunners of the first field artillery head to Camp Dodge for demobilization. The unit will pass through Waterloo early tomorrow morning after departing St Paul this evening. Minnesota’s 151st artillery, recruited entirely from the state, was feted with parades, meals, and a reception during visits in Minneapolis and St Paul.
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Camp Dodge
Waterloo
St. Paul
Minneapolis
151St Artillery
Minnesota
Chicago Great Western
Iowa Yank Dies On Vessel At Pier In New York
May 9 1919 Corporal Harvey A. Zimmerman of Sheffield Iowa died of pneumonia as the Mongolia docked in New York City His parents waited on the pier to greet him upon arrival The item also notes a sales pitch for a blank book and rules primer from the Waterloo Evening Courier
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Iowa
Yank
New York
Corp
Harvey A. Zimmerman
Sheffield
Mongolia
Waterloo Evening Courier
Saturday Meat Advert: Sirloin, Veal Roasts and More
A bustling Saturday ad highlights meat specials including sirloin steaks and veal roasts with bulk pricing on lard oleo and pork sausage. Pinkerton bakery items are promoted fresh daily and canned goods such as corn, beans, kraut, crushed pineapples and canned salmon are listed with prices.
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Barnham
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Spain
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Gengo Light
Fifth Street
Genco Light
F. E. Meckhany
I Wilson
Nation
Coblenz
A| Wack
Woill
Army of Occupation
Renee Py
Gould Io
Frank
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Joe Schiel
Gopher
Fox Shoe Store
Sycamore Street
Munson
Pete
Wangler’s Drug Store
Wangler Bros. CO
Agency
East Fourth St
Hawkeye Oranne
Wea and
Bycomoee Bes
Bea
BOS
East Fifth Street Hardware Co
East Fifth Street
Hartman
Waterloo Trunk Co
Sycamore St
North Waterloo Market
Fourth & Adams Sts
Pinkerton’s
Libby Park
Rose
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Rose’s Scalp Massage House, Inc
Argyle Street
Waterloo, Iowa
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