Army re creatization bill expands peacetime training and strength
Washington May 10 revised figures show the new army will be larger than expected. The plan includes 226,500 officers and combatant troops for war and 261,500 total regular army strength with staff and scouts. The National Guard would total 457,000, bringing overall availability to 718,500. The bill also adopts civilian officer training corps and reserves to improve readiness and prevent hasty wartime commissions.
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Rublee Named for Far Eastern Trade Post Falls Through
Washington May 16 The Senate rejected President Wilton's nomination of George Rublee to the Far Eastern trade commission. Administration officials say the move will not affect Rublee’s tenure before this session ends. Possible recess appointment to Mrs Rublee discussed as the term continues. Rublee remained at his office today with no indication of leaving. Automatic safety signals protect the Great Western line. The Chicago Special runs with four stops between Waterloo and Chicago, arriving on time. Sleeper ready train departs 11 49 p m Chicago 7 50 a m. Plyane No 8 for barths.
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Great Western
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Paper Delivery Error Notice to Customers
Customer reports failure of carrier to deliver paper by 6 o clock and offers remedy. Please phone 3330. two copies will be sent. After 3 o clock, call Tel No 2 for assistance.
Waterloo Girl Chosen for National Elimination Contest
Miss Madeeline Smith of 204 Western avenue has been selected by Miss Lillian Russell as one of 100 contenders from 6000 to enter a nationwide beauty and brains elimination contest. Eleven will be taken to New York for training. finalists to be announced in June.
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Western Avenue
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A.C. Smith
Lillian Russell
Nationwine
World-Equitable Pieturs Corporation
Pennsylvania Vermont vote for president in mixed primaries
Poll Philadelphia May 16 reports Pennsylvania held its first presidential preference primary with two women on tickets. Republicans split over Penrose versus Brumbaugh delegates, while Brumbaugh backs pledged delegates. Vermont May 10 records the first use of the new primary law with Wilson the only Democratic name. stickers support Roosevelt and Hughes in the Republican race.
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Pennsylvania
Wilson
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Republican Party
United States
Penrose
Gruimbaugh
Chicago
Brimbaugh
Vermont
Montpelier
Theodore Roosselt
Justice Hughes
Italy curbs luxury imports as war strains deepen
Rome May 16 The cabinet bans import of luxury and bulky nonessential goods including planes and furniture to ease government supply constraints. Government may set price ceilings and expand female labor use. Paris and Rome actions echo French measures as US and UK goods appear in prohibited list. Chicago wagon drivers strike as five hundred express workers protest dismissals.
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Paris
Chicago
Soion
Gnari Baris
Hughes May Be Republican Presidential Candidate
Washington May 16 Rare excitement swept public figures after report that Associate Justice Hughes signaled willingness to seek the Republican nomination for president. Taft reportedly discussed the matter during a long talk, and indications suggested Hughes would be supported by Taft, though neither confirmed the exact intentions.
Rural Credits Bill Passes House 293 to 10
Washington May 16 The Rural Credits measure cleared the House by a 295 to 1 vote amid shifts with the Glass bill. House rules limited debate to five hours and set a Friday night deadline for final passage as conference with the Senate looms to iron out differences. The administration bill advances toward enactment despite potential delays.
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Senate
Winter Spell Seems Over Says Weather Man Near Freezing
May 16. A card wave which kept Iowa dry is virtually over, according to the forecast division of the United States Weather Bureau. Forecasts show a low temperature near freezing at Estherville last night. Frost protection for crops is fading as high winds continue, though frost is still feared in some farming areas.
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United States Weather Bureau
Estherville
Landed from German Submarine Identified at Casement Hearing
Crowds gathered at the Lian street police station as Sir Roger Casement's preliminary hearing on high treason began. Witness Mary Gorman identified Casement as one of three men who landed from the German submarine at Tralee, with testimony detailing the landing and items found.
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Mchael Flavin
House of Communans
Trilee
Casement
Yianiel J
Tralee
McCarthy
Mary Gorman
Garmin
Cassent
Woman Judge Holds Job in Finess City
Springfield May 16 Josie Woestfall will remain city judge of Macomb TL until at the next term of the supreme court it is decided whether there shall be clearing of the Macomb anti suffrage case An order issued by Chief Justice Duncan stayed the mandate of the supreme court which last term held that Dean Franklin had been elected by fringe of Macomb as he had received a greater share of votes at an election where women could not vote Miss Woestfall received more votes than Franklin due to women voters supporting her.
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Hughes
Supreme Court
Taft
Riggs Bank
Capitol
Mr. Taft
Nosy Haven
Altho
New Haven
Huces
Springfield
Josie Woestfall
Macomb
Duncan
Dean Franklin
Finerge
Prajan Ferance
Miss Weetfall
Franklin
Former Villa Officer Faces Plot Trial in Texas
Kingsville, Texas May 16. Jose1 Morin, ex Villa army officer and alleged leader of a Mexican movement in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, held in jail. Federal officials say a preliminary hearing may occur in San Antonio after a series of arrests, with about twenty seven suspects in custody awaiting further action.
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Tex
Jose1 Morin
Villa
Texas
New Mexico
Arizone
Jali
San Antonio
Motrons
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Fecal
Morin
Night Tryst Ends in Tragedy at Appalatch Church
A couple awaiting a fatal hour at a church near Appalatch, and a plan to meet after services, ends with the man shooting himself as the girl clings to a gold watch. The lovers waited in a damp, quiet night before the tragedy, with families later declaring no responsibility for the rash act.
Methodist Church Unification Backed at Conference
Saratoga Springs N Y May 10 The unification of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church South was endorsed nearly unanimously at the general conference today. The report calls for further negotiations with the southern church paving the way for possible action by the general conferences of both churches in 1920 and 1918.
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Methodist Episcopal Churchs
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Methodist Piscopal General Conference
General Conferences
Northern Church Conference
Iowa Now Third Among the States Initator Carl Iowa Now Third Among the States Initator Carl Des Alvinos
Iowa climbs to third in new car registrations through May 1, 2015 figures from the secretary of State’s office. By May 2 the state registered over 147,000 cars, surpassing nine months of 2014. Projections expect registrations to top 176,000 this year, with several states ahead in total.
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Iowa
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Newa York
Oba
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Jows
Masericus
Strike Threatens at Rock Island Arsenal
Rock Island May 16 A threatened strike of machinists and workers at the federal arsenal at Rock Island was temporarily averted today by a request from Isaiah Washington of the Internal Coast Association of Machinists to hold the strike order in abeyance.
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Rock Island
Aol
Federal Arsenal
Roeeh Iplannd
Aelock
Protests Rally Against Liquor Production and Sale
A large wartime protest in Sen place gathered 34,900 participants led by Brood Scotor Women urging prohibition. Speakers denounced liquor manufacture and sale during the war, demanding stricter controls and prohibition measures.
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Gaedén
Japan Japanes e Migration Bill Amendment In Senate
Washington May 16 The senate migration committee agreed on an amendment to the Asiatic exclusion bill removing Japan entirely from the agreement while extending latitude to include China Siberia India and the Malay Islands with the Philippines excluded The change aims to satisfy Japan and maintain exclusion of other Asiatic groups under the Hoard Takashimanagevement not fully clear from the fragmentary report
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Japan
Jsu
Philippines
Three Jurors Chosen in the Orpet Trial
Veniremen were evaluated in the Orpet case at the University of Wisconsin. Judge Charles B. Donnelly heard arguments on whether defense lawyers can view perjury testimony and other evidence as jurors were being selected.
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Msami- Tpation
PWV
Orpet
Universite of Wisconsin
Ney
Charles BH. Donnelly
Inhom Tov
Tri
Hesterep
Miss Lambert
Parents Flier Leaving Baby as Berglar Rocks Mule
A May 16 report from Aurore WL describes a burglary where a man entered a home during an early morning window break. Mrs Willines Lawstie, awakened by noise, saw a black intruder crawl toward the window, screamed, and fled. The couple left their infant daughter asleep in a cradle as officers later found a black man seated, rocking the baby in the home.
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Mre
Willines Lawstie
Ted
Bosde
Saastir
Akron Restaurant Collapse Kills Nine In Dynamite Blast
Akron officials probe the Crystal restaurant collapse after a dynamite blast in an adjacent excavation. Nine dead and about 28 injured, with two missing and presumed fatally hurt, as crowds of over 10 000 gathered in the downtown. Rescue teams removed eight bodies quickly. more victims recovered amid frantic efforts. Names of the dead include William C. Lawson and Mary Lawson among Akron residents. owners Ororge Serris and Augustus Zerris survived with injuries.
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Beacon Journal
Ruina
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Quarry
Imien Polies
Ninc
Bie
Williase CO
Woodland Avenue
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Camtridge
Ohio
Bandits Wipe Out Rails After El Paso Express Derailment
Reports from El Paso May 10 say bandits believed Mexican cross border action removed spikes from three ties of the Southern Pacific after an eastbound derailment near Fort Hancock, injuring six, three seriously. Texas rangers pursue bands near Rubio Ranch as Villa recovers and eyes a new army in Durango. Military talks in El Paso push toward a written understanding to curb brigandage while Carranza forces pledge to police Parral and guard the border with 10,009 troops under General Trevino.
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