The Right Man for It Gen Leonard Wood for Governor Philippines
A 1921 news column endorses Gen Leonard Wood for governor of the Philippines. It notes his qualification, popularity with natives, and presidential backing. It outlines salary, allowances, and amenities of the post, and signals confidence in his dignity and diplomatic efficiency. It also discusses broader topics on uniform charges in medicine and Cuba's financial repairs via U S loan proposals.
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Leonard Wood
The
Philippines
General Wood
Hardy
Far East
Islands
Wood
Paying as You Go and Doctors Fees Debate
A Chicago dispatch notes a man who took his life after writing a note and paying a gas bill with 45 cents, asking who bears undertaker costs. Johns Hopkins trustees set maximum surgeon fees at 1000 dollars and hospital physician fees at 35 dollars weekly, sparking protests from the medical community about impacts on different social classes.
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Chicago
Larson
Board of Trustees
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins
General Coxey Warns Against New Unemployed Army
General Coxey says he will not lead another march on Washington unless Congress passes fiat money measures. He cites 5 to 6 million unemployed and urges relief near home, noting the 1894 Washington invasion was a weak show. He plays down mobilization while mocking disarmament talk and political feuds in Illinois and beyond.
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Coxey
Washington
Congress
White House
Great Powers Called for Armament Conference in Washington
The article reports on a formal invitation from President Harding to Great Britain and China to join a disarmament conference in Washington on November 11, 1921. It outlines aims to limit armaments, discuss naval matters, and address Pacific and Far Eastern questions, with five delegates per nation and flexible personnel for specific topics. The note emphasizes reducing wasteful public outlays, fostering peace, and forming agreements on principles and application.
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Ralaten
Eam
Versailles
Harding
Senate
Executive
White House
Borah
Idaho
Pacific
Far East
Great Britain
Washington
China
Republic of China
Upper Silesian Question Arises in Intergovernmental Talks
Reported continuation notes British Italian and French disagreements over Silesian matters. French experts study Lloyd George plan on votes and plebiscite results, while Curzon and de Valera move to London for further discussions. Both governments seek a working formula amid tense but not broken entente, with Irish issues deemed less urgent.
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de Valera
Lloyd George
London
Curzon
France
M. Briand
Supreme Council
Nye Shail
David Lioyd George
Poland
Germany
Rotherspinion
AL Heland
Mr. Lloyd George
Livyd George
Dublin and London weigh Sinn Fein reply amid truce talks
Reports from Dublin and London indicate Sinn Fein leaders remain confident that Eamonn de Valera’s reply to the government proposals does not jeopardize negotiations. Officials note no authentic version exists, but the mood is cautiously optimistic that talks will continue and the truce endures while Dáil meetings proceed.
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Chamberslain
House of Commone
Dublin
London
de Valera
Sinn Ffin
Eamonn de Valera
Sinn Fein
de Vaiera
Butte Flowers Show Delights Many With Rich Garden Display
The Butte flower show featured Engelman spruce, red fir, aspen, wild currant, lodgepole pine, willows, and many blooms. Exhibits emphasized bedding gardens, rustic furniture, hanging baskets, and potted plants. Judges offered prizes for landscape drawings and educational talks by John Ketridge and Professor Kirkwood.
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California
Butte
John Ketridge
Forest Reserve
Ketridge
Ketrl
Montana
Bildes
Jennings
Ward
Hey
Yarloun
Victor Siegel
Perr Potter
C.F. Dahman
Professor Kirkwood
Tragic youth ends life in family room tragedy
A Butte boy aged EYEAR-OLD, member of the Butte Boy Beaute, was found dead by hanging in his room after his father saw the locked door and later discovered the body. The father cut the strap, police investigated, and an inquest was planned. no note or clear motive was found.
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Butte Boy Beaute
Charles
O'Donnell
McDonald
Pla
Vielting
Portland
Ore
Tepperis
Crones Carey
Walsh Alder
Roberts
Justin Bourquin
Preagher Kills Catholic Priest in Self Defense Claim
The shooter, identified as Preagher, surrendered after the fatal shooting at the priest's rectory. He told authorities the priest struck him, leading to the self defense claim. The priest had officiated a marriage earlier, earning the nickname for performing many ceremonies. Interment planned tonight.
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Rahataa
James Ierhe
Stephenson
Steeene
Latter
Poon
Gampster
Pedro the Tiso Sr
Stepianson
P&eon
Sguephencon
Father Jie
Road contract let for Eighteen Mile hill in Silver Bow county
The Montana state highway commission awarded the Eighteen Mile hill road project to Hesselt Construction Company for 73000 dollars after days of consideration. Good and Templeton supported Hesselt, while Lanstrum backed Tim Lawlor of Butte. Work to start immediately with Butte labor and union wages declared by Paul Gow of the Butte Chamber of Commerce, though not written into the agreement.
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Standard
Helena
Eighteen Mile Hill
Silver Bow County
State Highway Commission
Hesselt Intruction Company
Good and
Templeton
Hesselt Company
George W. Lanstrum
Bilver Bow County
Tim Lawlor
Ot Butte
Silver Bow
Lawlor
Aviators Land in Yellowstone Lake Incident
A report notes an aviator crash at Yellowstone Lake with one occupant injured. Details are unclear due to damaged text but location and injury are stated.
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Yellowstone Lake
Robbers Operate In Yosemite Park
Report from Tenaya Lake describes two bandits at Tioga Lodge in Yosemite. They entered with a pistol, took cash from the drawer, and fled with lodge guests and an employee pursuing them. One lodge employee was cut in the hand during a struggle.
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Tioga Lodge
Tenays Lake
Aehiehs
Milemi Valley
Horoscopes for Friday August 12 1931 Caution urged on Uranus adverse times
The horoscope notes Mars and Mercury in benefic aspect but warns Uranus strongly adverse may distort judgment. Publicity and advertising are well directed, military men may benefit from activity and promotions, unemployment problems loom, and Jupiter Saturn conjunction portends labor disputes. Leo children may be restless and subject to change.
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Mars
Mercury
Uranus
Perlis
Hich
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