White House Intervenes Over Dominican Navy Skirmish
U S officials discuss the Dominican uprising with newly appointed minister to the Dominican Republic. Reports say Dominican boats shelled Puerto Plata endangering American lives and property. Des Moines prepared to sail from Guantanamo with Algonquin relay to reestablish communications between Puerto Plata and Santo Domingo city. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan held long talks with Mr Sullivan. Velasquez is named as uprising leader, while Dominican navy is described as small and vulnerable to attack on wooden Puerto Plata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
sityuetto Flata
Amerifa ves
Des Moines
Guantanamo
Eitbe
Santo Domingo
Pierto Plata
state department
Des’ Moines
treasury department
San Juan
P.R
Mona
Puerto Plata
Dominican ‘navy
Puerto ‘Plata
Wage rise plans spark railway labor talks in Chicago
Reported wage demands seek 4.50 to 5.60 a day for motormen and freight workers, with lines to be standardized as motive power shifts from steam. Bronx city woman slated to lead Philadelphia chapter. Intimations on a Daughter of the American Revolution endorsement of army post canteen questioned by convention. Will H. Anderson of Baltimore asks Mrs. Jake Bedgwick of Sioux City to revisit a resolution at the next congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
sespinien
elacen
n. Bronx
Philadelphia
Will H. Anderson
Baltimore
Anti- Saloon League of America
Jake Bedgwick
Sioux City
Dakota man arrested for seduction in Fort Peck registration case
Dakota man from Winner, South Dakota, Frank Falion, was arrested on a seduction charge by Deputy Sheriff G. D. Burnham of Tripp County. Falion was part of a group of automobilists traveling from Tripp County to register for Fort Peck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Mont
Frank Falion
Winner
G.D
Sherif G. D. Burnham
Tripp county
S. D. Falion
Fort Peck
Willard-Young Fight Promoters Held on Mutiny Charge
In Los Angeles ten others tied to the Willard Young bout were brought before the superior court on second degree mutiny charges. Principal Jess Willard and promoter Thomas McCarey were among those held after the Verona arena event on August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Willard
Los Angeles
Cal
Thomas McCarey
Willard-Young
Veronon arena
World events brief notes from national and international happenings
Busy readers summary notes legislative actions and proposals in Washington including a plan for a 4 million dollar Potomac bridge linking the capital with Virginia. It mentions a push to regulate commerce, refugee funding, railroad variances, and a protest by Negroes in the District over segregation proposals. Naval personnel law amendments are expected to be discussed to ensure steady promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
cotnteres
Washington
Potomac river
national capital
Virginia
house. naval affairs committee
Turbulent Storm and City Fires Reported in 1920 News
Reports recount no loss of life on Ocracoke or Portsmouth in Pamlico Sound during the terrific storm. Atlantic near Ports mouth island suffered damage and a fire dwindled after destroying a large area in Hot Springs. Monetary losses cited at about 10000 dollars. Other items include legal actions against the National Wholesale Jewelers' Association, a Buckeye Window Glass plant fire in Columbus with 150000 dollar loss, and police controversy in San Francisco over alleged incompetence. Also noted: dance analyses, a large political gathering in New York praising Mayor Gaynor, veterans encampment at Buffalo, a fatal auto race near Ottumwa, copper miners unrest in Calumet, and major bequests to Washington and Lee University. The Kate Karluk whaler expedition ends its ice drift near Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocracoke
Portsmouth islands
Pamlico sound
Atlantic
Portsmouth island
National Wholesale Jewelers’ ,association
Philadelphia
United States ‘district court
New York
Bucksye Window ‘Glass company
Columbus
Mexico Revolt and Northward Movements National and World News
Reports from Sonora indicate Yaduis advance toward the capital as Geronimo Trevino eyes candidacy in October actions. An American Bar Association Montreal meeting backs President Wilson on Mexico. General Bravo reportedly executed six Americans. Crue moved to Carrancisata. Thaw case moves in Montreal. Cohan accident injures star and daughter Georgetta near Hartford. frost death in Missouri road race. other legal and social notes across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American'Bar’ association
Montreal
Wilson
Mexico
Tait
United States to raise Madrid legation to embassy
The United States legation in Madrid will be raised to an embassy after Senate passage of the bill authorizing the president to appoint an ambassador to Spain at 17500 dollars per year. Joseph E. Willard has been mentioned as the probable first ambassador to Spain. A German embassy building design in Washington was won by Prof Bruno Moehring of Berlin. Manuel dethroned king of Portugal and Princess Augusta Victoria of Hohenzollern wed at Sigmaringen with royal guests present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Madrid
house of the senate
Spain
Joseph E. Willard
Virginia
Bain
Washington, D. C
Bruno Moehring
Berlin
Manuel
Portugal
Augusta Victoria
Hohenzollern
Sigmaringen
gojf
Europe
Supreme Court
Bankers Gain Public Trust Amid Steel Construction Push
A fragmentary report notes a claim that banks backed by steel construction reforms will replace wooden structures. It mentions a $20,000,000 deposit in the United States and cites President James Forgan of the First National Bank of Chicago, and Washington discussions on currency and legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
banka
United States
James ’.Forgan
Firat Natt
Chicago
ings
Washington
renee, pil
Iowa Plans For Life Farm And Agricultural Board
Reports indicate Iowa considerations for an epileptic colony land near Granger offered by the Hanley estate. The state board of control weighs 20000 acres with rail and interurban access, aiming to locate facilities close to the state and appealing for time to evaluate offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Control’ Board
state “board of control
Polk county
Hanley
Granger
W.J. Dixon
Anthony M.McColl
vee
Lease controversy blocks water rights sale
A fragmented notice discusses a proposed lease and bidding disputes over land water rights. It notes a state decision, a federal law strengthening game protection, and Wall Lake as a key breeding site, with a protest highlighting possible higher bids and the in-law connection to a bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Wall -lake
Medals for Keokuk Power Company workers and found navy uniform
Keokuk power company employees display gold medals bearing an inscription and depicting the dam and power house as presented by engineer High L. Cooper. In Perry officers seek owner of a navy uniform found by a patrolman near the Milwaukee tracks. lining bears the name E B Roebrick, suggesting a deserter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
howse
High L. Cooper
Navy
Perry
Roebrick
Large Store Burns in Clinton Fire Loss
A large store fire destroyed the Wareland sporting goods shop owned by C. G. Armstrong and company on a building insured by Simon Shoesft estate. Insurers cover the loss, estimated at $25,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
C. gE. Armstrong
Simon- Shoesft
insurant
Jury Frees Accused in Runaway Death Case
Coroner's jury absolves Leonard Scott in the death of a wealthy man killed in a runaway. Evidence showed Goatz was in Scott's wagon and died after being struck, with unclear circumstances amid testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Leonard ‘Scott
Scott
Discovery of 18 foot gypsum vein near Centerville Iowa
A compressed OCR fragment reports an 18 foot gypsum vein near Centerville with Fort Dodge noting the only other gypsum field in Iowa. The vein lies about 600 feet below the surface and is expected to develop into a valuable industry. McMann and James Loomey are mentioned, with a lease at 38,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Canterville
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Fatal fall from hotel balustrade ends life
A man identified as Moran died after a fall from a hotel third story balustrade. The incident occurred in Miller city as emergency crews responded at the scene. Authorities are reviewing circumstances surrounding the fatal accident.
Steala: Shetlife-Horse and County Robberies Reported
A series of crime notes from Hall County mention a rear barn break in and theft of a sheriff’s valuable horse. Reports include a hospital contract let worth 25, the construction of a new building, and local societal notes. A man named Charles City Be Wooda suffered serious injuries after being struck by a Milwaukee passenger train while walking along tracks.
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Perry
Hall
Shariff
ROEs
Hite
Charles
Bidding for State Farms Near Perry
A committee from Perry is at work securing options on a number of farms in a large vicinity as preliminary steps toward bidding to acquire one of the three state farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
farma
nate
Missing fortune and a banker death linked to a Danish gathering
The report details a missing fortune suspected to be kept under a pillow by Mr Woodford a bachelor whose mother recently died leaving a housekeeper. It also notes John A Goetz the wealthy banker who died after a wagon race incident where he saved three women, and mentions the Danish Lutheran Young People’s Society convention in Cedar Falls with over 500 delegates. Davenport Levee work sees Arthur M Compton resign as supervising engineer.
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Woodford
John
Goetz
Mia
Chauncey Lovelace
Das “Moines
Danish Lutherana Meet
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Nebraska
United Danish” Young People's’ societies
Lutheran church
thresdak
Dust control plan amid street conditions stalled
Local authorities report insufficient funds and plans to sweep or grade dust have not progressed. A foot of dust blankets the central thoroughfare, while the eastern side remains more passable.
Cornerstone Laying Of New Masonic Temple
One thousand people observed the laying of the cornerstone of the new Masonic temple here. Among those present were Grand Master Whittaker of Hillabor-pugh and Grand Secretary Paryin of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. ‘anid
Whittaker
Hillabor
pugh
Paryin
Cedar
Rapids
Alleged Forger Caught Near Millyard Farmhand
A man who gave the name Ad Millyard said he was a farm hand and was charged by police with passing a worthless check for 54 dollars. The arrest involved activity in the surrounding towns and the case proceeds as a suspected forger is taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. White
San Francisco
police board
Twain Michelson
White
Parryco
Ad Millyard
Prisoners Murphy and Smith Held on Grand Jury Charge
Jail report notes P. F. Murphy and Frank Smith escaped confinement near Masshalltown and were recaptured in Ab ertyyand. Both were charged with goodeyeing and are held for grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masshalltown
P. F. Murphy
Frank. Smith
jar
Abertyyand
Jarga
Murphy
Smith
Threshing Outfit Burns South of Harlan
A vapark from the ongina totally destroyed a new threshing outfit of John Ries on John Findlay's farm south of Harlan. About a hundred bushels of pat a in stock was burned. Old Settlers at Tabor, Mills, Fremont, Pottawattamie counties held their annual reunion. Several thousand attended with music by the Vatution band of Glenwood and the Ladies' Glee club of Tabor. New Iowa appointments in Des Moines include Pension Surgeons named for Davenport by Congressman Pepper and others.
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Harlan
ongina
John @ries
John Findlay
Tabor
Mills
Fremont
Pottawattamie
New
Iowa
Des
Maines
Pepper
Frederick Lamagh
Peter HB
Shroder
P.Carney
Davenport
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SAN DOMINGO
WHITE HOUSE
Witten
Bryan
Sullivan
Deimilniéain ‘Republic
Ottumwa
Samuel H. Eaton
Thia
commerce court
interatiite commerce ‘commissoin
house
District of Columbia
congress
West mountain
Hot Springs
International Association of Marsters of Dancing
Bridgeport, Conn
thonzand
New York city
Gaynor
United
Buffalo
Yarry Bottorff
Farson,Ta
William Cheek
Calumet
Mich
Laurium
Hancock, eer
Washington and Lee university
Lexington
Robert Parker Doremus
stock exchange
De Couppet & Doremus
Karluk
Stefansson
Point Garrow
Alaska
Sonora
Guayza
Geronimo
Trevino
presideno! eral
Bravo
CRUE
Carransista
Piedras, Negras
Mex
Torreon
Gonsalér
Carothers
Harry K. Thaw
king's bench
J. nd Greenshields
Coaticook
Thaw
Vermont
William, Travers, Jerome
state of New York
Harry, K
Que
Norton’s ‘Mills
Quebec
George M. Cohan
Georgetta
Hartford
Conn
Albert
Frost
Hena
Reno
Mise Hila H.’ Larking
Ida H. “Bartel
St. Joseph
Riley
Shepherd
Noblesville
Ind
North’ Carolina
Indiana
William J.Gaynor
Baltic
Viscount Haldane
lord high chan‘cellor
England
Lusitania
Elizabeth Saunders ‘Haldane
vonde ‘ghalt
eutlp
tiene steel phidanger cara
the'Pallman: ‘company
thane ot “steel
Amrita lathe
national commission
Owens
Clarke
lowa
Gibson
Towans
Towang
AL Carter
Payette
William. J. Pech
Algona
Micajah Bb
Poulter
Adm
Waicker
Mfg
Gudar Pag
Boston
Cadar Louis:Reval
ivice preside
Atteck
pura
Dés Moines
Sanders
Arctic Tee
remurrer
H. C
Brandes
Ang
Crasten
Maineg
Creaton
Pox
Mojnas
granda
tapyono
ting
Viggourous
SENATOR CHASE
horizing Lease
Kini
Jowan
China
Taing. Tau
CHOEKENG
able
medda
Henry Woodford
Sirivoth
Diréet
Piab- Tie
Arthur M. Compton
siver
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