Earth Tremors Hit Los Angeles City in Panic and Damage
A series of sharp earthquakes strikes Los Angeles and surrounding areas on July 16, prompting widespread panic. Buildings suffer minor damage and several injuries occur, with prison inmates and downtown crowds among those affected. The incident disrupts transport and closes the Third Street tunnel briefly as authorities respond.
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Neligh Tornado Strikes Nebraska Town Heavy Damage No Lives Lost
A late afternoon tornado struck Neligh Nebraska causing uprooted trees, roofless buildings, and downed telephone poles with widespread debris. Reports say eastern country districts endured worse hail and damage to crops while a Norfolk area blackout and downed wires were mentioned though not confirmed.
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Governor vows action to grant Tennessee women ballots
Governor assures National Woman's Party members that he will do all he can to move Tennessee to grant women the ballot soon. The pledge appears in the context of ongoing push for suffrage measures and state action.
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Weather Summary for Denver and Southwest States
Denver Colorado July 16 unsettled Saturday with probable Sunday cooler along southeast portion Saturday. New Mexico unsettled Saturday and cooler Sunday. Arizona unsettled Saturday with Sunday fair and warmer north portion Saturday.
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Local university weather report for twenty four hours ends yesterday
The university recorded the day's weather with a high of 92 and a low of 63. humidity at 6 pm was 65 percent, with 26 percent at 6 pm the next reading, no precipitation, and a maximum wind of 20 mph from the north.
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Reed Warns on League Membership Draws Military Consequences
Sedalia Missouri July 16 Senator James A Reed in a Missouri address warned that U S joining the league of nations would necessitate a massive military and naval establishment and lead to numerous conflicts. He described these outcomes as the actual results of league membership.
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Coal Protocol Signed by Hans on Dotted Line
The German representatives signed the coal protocol at Villa Fraieuse after four hours of talks. The agreement drops a threatened occupation clause if German coal deliveries fall short by October 15. Reparations are set at 62 percent France, 22 Britain, 10 Italy, 6 Belgium, 0.5 Japan, 0.5 Portugal, with Serbia Romania and Poland sharing the remaining 6. The Belgian priority right to 2.5 billion marks is noted.
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Senator Harding Ready To Send Keynote Address To Press
Senator Harding’s acceptance speech is virtually finished and will be placed in printers’ hands soon. The document outlines campaign themes and policy positions ahead of the convention.
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Harding to send memorial message. cancels St Louis address
Senator Harding pauses from campaign to dispatch a telegram canceling a July 26 Memorial Park dedication appearance in St Louis due to timing with a vice presidential event. He aims for a concise acceptance speech and continues daily campaign duties in Marion Ohio.
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Mysterious double murder cleared up
Confessions attributed to Charles Perchand and Howard Lamble, already serving six year terms in a New York state prison, are now in the hands of Union county prosecutor W I Hatfield. They allegedly reveal the August 21 1915 gunshot deaths of Edith L Danny and Edward J Kupfer during an attempted robbery in Perth Amboy.
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Pavers Laws to Halt Strikes in Public Services
The Denver Civil and Commercial Association backed laws to prohibit strikes by employees of public service corporations. The action followed referendum No 23 of the United States Chamber of Commerce.
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Roosevelt Returns to Washington Amid Welcoming Tributes
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt, Democratic vice presidential nominee, returns to Washington to a formal welcome from navy yard workers and officers. He pledges labor friendship, receives a teak gav el, and notes he will resign from the Navy Department in early August to pursue the campaign with Governor Cox.
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Executives of railway unions open Chicago parley
In Chicago sixteen recognized railroad unions begin a series of conferences to review wage awards from the railway labor board. They plan to pass judgement once the board's decision arrives next Tuesday and may submit it to a referendum if approved. George W. Hanger, a member, spoke today.
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Non-Partisan League Speaker Ordered Out of Walla Walla
R R Ormsbee, a Non-Partisan League speaker, was told by a committee of ex servicemen to not return to Walla Walla after departing by train. A friend says he will tour northeastern Washington lecturing for the league.
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Time in Lloyd trial taken up by debates
A heated exchange marked the Lloyd trial as Harry J. Wilson of Seattle took the stand but did not testify. The defense objected to Beattie strikes testimony while the prosecution argued it showed references in defendants literature to mass action. Further arguments on admissibility are set for tomorrow.
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Hopkins denounces farmer labor party as lacking a real new party
J A H Hopkins chairman of the committee of 48 accuses the farmer labor party of failing to form a joint convention and governing by labor leaders who smothered rank and file wishes. He says the leaders seek to create a class party under autocratic machine and predicts millions will demand a genuine political medium.
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Gen Pablo Gonzalez crosses into the United States
A Nuevo Laredo report says Brigadier General Pablo Gonzalez who helped attack Monterey has crossed the border into the United States at Mier Mexico in flight pursued by de la Huerta forces. The report remains unconfirmed.
Senator Harding opposes urging Connecticut session for suffrage ratification
A Hartford Times inquiry finds Senator W G Harding plans no action or urging for a special Connecticut legislature session to ratify the federal suffrage amendment. The reply is a firm "To answer no." Benny Leonard and Richie Mitchell to clash in Milwaukee in fall boxing showcase.
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American party executive committee meets in Port Worth
Ronrry Worth Texas July 16 The executive committee of the American party will meet in Port Worth Saturday to discuss plans announced by Secretary Hudsom today.
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Petroleum steamer destroyed by fire at Tampico
A Cortes Oil steamer was destroyed by fire at Tampico. A sailor was badly burned and leapt overboard, per Excelsior dispatch from Mexico City dated July 16.
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Italian Pilgrims Honor Patron Saint at Mount Carmel Rome Church
Thousands of Italians in bare feet attended religious ceremonies at Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church in New York to honor the patron saint of Italy and perform penance for the pastor. The rites began at midnight and continue through today and until midnight tomorrow.
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Ex-Hungarian Dictator Belahun Fled to Russia via Germany
Belahun former dictator of Huungary and all communists whose extradition Hungary demanded left Vienna last night for Russia via Germany. The prison convoy journey marked a final move amid postwar political turmoil.
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Edwards seeks pardon as birthday gift from governor
A 70 year old Texas convict known as Uncle Bill Edwards asked Gov. for a pardon as a birthday present on July 19, 1920, after refusing clemency from former Governors Colquitt and Ferguson.
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German Warships Sail to United States for Arrival in New York
Five German surface warships allocated to the United States left Brest on July 13 and are due to reach New York on August 3, according to a Navy Department announcement.
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Hrest
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Miss Julia Stimson Appointed Army Nurse Corps Superintendent
Secretary Baker appoints Miss Julia N. Stimson of New York as superintendent of the army nurse corps with the rank of major. She receives the D. M. and the British RE. BR. C. for wartime nursing services.
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Navy official says Decekers attack not worth disciplinary action
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt disclosed that Rear Admiral Benton Decekers recent assault on Secretary Daniel and Roosevelt would likely be treated as inconsequential and no disciplinary measures would be pursued.
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Navy and Interior Secretaries Inspect Chickaloon Coal Mines
Anchorage report says Josephus Daniels secretary of the navy and John Barton Payne secretary of the interior began inspecting the Chickaloon coal mines. They plan to return Saturday, take the destroyer Sinclair on Sunday for Kachemak Bay, then board the battleship for the return trip to Seattle.
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Armistice Reply Sought from Soviet Government
Up to this evening no reply had been received from the Soviet government in Moscow regarding the armistice proposal for an armistice between Holland and Vin.
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Cox vows aid to ratify federal suffrage in Tennessee
Governor Cox, Democratic presidential nominee, meets with a national suffrage delegation led by Miss Alice Paul and promises full effort to secure ratification of the federal suffrage amendment in Tennessee. He departs to Washington to confer with President Wilson, urging women not to expect votes for favors.
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Presidents Wilson names 7 major generals and 22 brigadiers
Washington July 16. The war department announced seven major generals and twenty-two brigadiers appointed under the new army reorganization bill. Major generals Adelbert Cronkheit William BR Haan Charles T Menoher Charles H Muir William H Wright Omar Bundy George W Reed. Brigadier generals include George F B Duncan Jesse Mel Carter William Lassiter William R Smith Robert L Howze Grote Hutcheson Ernest Winds Dwight L Auleman Fos Conner Johnson Hagood Hanson Ely Walter H Gordon Mark L Hersey Ulysses G McAlexander Fred W Slayden Harry H Fandholtz Dennis E Nolan W D Conner Robert C Davis Malin Craig Hugh A Drem George Van Horn Moseley.
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Mexican Railway Workers Strike Demands Wage Increase
Vera Cruz July 16. A nationwide strike by all railway line and shop personnel from Vera Cruz to Mexico City seeks a 109 percent wage rise and union recognition. A boycott of the line is in effect until demands are met, with deck workers also striking against the terminal company.
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Twenty Seven Chinese Stowaways Found in Liao Tank
Twenty seven Chinese stowaways were found in a water tank aboard the China Mail liner Lee. Customs inspectors discovered the men while examining matters in the vessel's hold. The discovery prompted immigration authorities to begin steps for their departure.
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