Irish Struggle Over Dominion Status Continues
London papers weigh peace or war as Irish talks stall. The Times warns only a practical path is to seek settlement or let Southern Ireland go independent, while the Daily Express cites Lincoln to oppose breaking the union. The Observer calls for cautious restraint and evacuation rather than violence.
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London
Elvan
Daily Express
Lincoln
the Times
Ireland
Southern
Dail Eireann replies to kidnaping charge in Ireland
Dublin reports a Dail Eireann publicity reply objects to the term kidnaped in a case of war. It notes since January 1920 850 Crown Forces officers and men were disarmed and released. The British practice treated prisoners as criminals with penalties of death or imprisonment. Figures show 24 executed 127 killed escaping 395 in penal servitude and 6755 imprisoned. Separately Belfast council pledges to oppose separation from Ireland. A Tyrone street bomb injures a woman and wounds six others.
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Associatedress
Dublin
Dail Eireann
Hamarwood
Iireland
Irish Republican Army
Crown
Department of Irishmen
Jamaica deputation seeks broader representative government
Government preparations are under way to send a deputation to London to press for a wider measure of representative government in Jamaica. Colonists oppose delegation with Canada, but favor a broader reform. The Arc de Triomphe in Paris is described as the largest triumphal arch in the world.
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London
Jamaica
Canada
Paris
Plead Today in Los Angeles Murder Indictment
Arthur and Mrs. Madalynne Obenchain face a second court appearance in Los Angeles County Superior Court as they prepare to plead to the murder indictment of J Belton Kennedy. Defense counsel Paul W Schenck seeks time to review the case and may seek dismissal or further adjournment.
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Arthur
Madalynne Obenchain
J. Belton Kennedy
Sidney N. Reeve
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Paul W. Schenck
Los Angeles
Schenck
Arizona
Burch
Bureh
Kennedy
Obenchain
District Attorney'a
Reeve
Balloon May Not Cross This Year
The Observer reports weather delays will likely push US bound ZR-2 tests into next year. Inspectors found girders bent lattice buckling and added framework reinforcement increasing weight and decreasing lift while engine trouble also hinders progress.
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Associated Press
London
Uniers
United States
Observer
Turks Take Heavy Greek Losses in Sakaria River Fight
Report from SYMUNRA describes Turkish forces routing Greek units along the Sakaria river with 170 officers and 4,000 men captured as the right wing was crushed near the Salt desert. In Constantinople a Greek landing near Eregis aimed at cutting Turkish retreat from Adabazay toward Boli.
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Associated Press
Symnra
Sakaria
The
Ter
Constantinople
Eregis
Black Sea
Adabazay
Boli
Sakaria River
Baski-Shehr
Hennepin Sheriff Finishes Sentence
Oscar Martinson former Hennepin county sheriff is sentenced to two years in a federal penitentiary at Leavenworth for involvement in a whiskey smuggling plot from Canada. His release is slated for Wednesday after time cut in half for good behavior. Charles Wants Throne. Vienna reports former Emperor Charles plans to seek League of Nations consent to restore the monarchy in Hungary.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Oscar Martinson
Hennepin County
Gt Leavenworth
Canada
United States
Martinson
Charles
Vienna
Austria-Hungary
Council of the
League of Nations
Hungary
JAIL BREAKER CASEY LINKED TO BEAVERHEAD ROBBERY CASE
The escapee Casey, a former overseas serviceman, was tied to a Dillon robbery as police traced him to a rooming house and his Buick coupe. Beaten and damaged vehicle found on Second Street near the Northern Pacific depot. Ray Watson, Casey's brother-in-law, was also arrested. both remained in custody as Dillon officials prepared for trial.
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Chester A
Dillon
Second Street
Northern Pacific
Beaverhead County
Casey
Butte
Rodda
Gerry
Mooney
Ray Watson
Deer Lodge
Beth
Marines Rush to Canal Zone in Panama Mission
A transport force of 400 marines departed Philadelphia aboard the USS Pennsylvania for duty in Panama as part of rapidly expanded U S marine presence in the canal zone. Navy officials kept their exact mission and timing largely secret while preparations for a prolonged stay continued at the Philadelphia yard.
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Philadelphia
U. S
Pennsylvania
Panama
Canal Zone
Navy Yard
Nav Department
Washington
Central
New York
Pacific
Delaware Breakwater
Marine Companies
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Quantico
Japan Glad to Air Cherished Policies
Foreign Minister Uchida voices support for an international convention to discuss Pacific and Far Eastern issues and arms limitation in the postwar era. He says Japan welcomes the chance to express its choral aims and policies as a contribution to global peace. Officials also report a separate inquiry about a man named Joe Nelson shot in a Fort Dodge battle. no match found in penitentiary records.
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Tokio
Uchida
Kokusai
United States
Japan
Foregin
Walla Walla
Wash
Offars
Edgar man drowns in Clay Fork near Burlinton Edgar
Walter Gortner, 30, a Burlington ticket agent at Edgar, drowned yesterday afternoon in Clay Fork while supervising a swimming party of children. He apparently suffered cramps and the body was recovered promptly. The tale ends with a Wayside Tales quote about a mysterious stranger lingering near a place.
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Edgar
Associated Press
Billings
Walter Gortner
Burlin
Clay Fork
Hightower Doubtful Double Identity Appeals for Proof
William A. Hightower jailed in Redwood City on murder charges of Rev. Patrick Heslin urges District Attorney Swart to locate a man resembling him. He cites a San Francisco park photo showing several men at play as a potential misidentification. He worries a “double” could clear him.
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Associated Prove
Redwood City
Cal
William A. Hightower
Patrick ¥. Heslin
Colma
Franklin XK. Swart
Hightower
San Francisco
Louisville civic leader dies in train collision crash
Mrs Anna Sewell Weaver, wife of Louisville mayor Charles P. Weaver and club leader, was fatally injured when the automobile she rode in was struck by a train. The chauffeur was thrown 50 feet and survived only with injuries. he was to remain hospitalized. The accident occurred late today in Louisville, Aug 21.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Anna Sewell Weaver
Charles P.’ Weave
End of Congress Probes Under Debate On Capitol Hill
Congress faces pressure to curb costly investigations as blocs in both houses discuss suspending or trimming probes. While some inquiries yield legislation, many end up archived and ignored, fueling calls to protect focus on major issues like revenue laws tariff reform and national policy amid broad investigations into railroads mines and relief bureaus.
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H. K. Reynolds
International News Service
Congress
Capitol Hill
Congressional
Capitol
Natura ‘Nd
Senate
House
West Virginia
Grover Cleveland
Federal Reserve Board
Fails to Conquer English Channel in World Record Claim
Mrs Arthur Mamillon fails to cross the English Channel after a 20 hour swim. Reports say she started near Cap Gris Nez on the French coast and reached within three miles of Deal before abandoning the attempt. Her supporters claim a world record for women swimmers in distance and time.
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Associated
Prev
London
Arthur Mamillon
Capo Gri
Channel
Calais
Deal
Garrison flees Rif coast island stronghold
An Associated Press dispatch to the London Times from Tangier reports the garrison on a Rif coast island near Ceuta, Morocco, evacuating due to large Rif tribesmen forces on the mainland. Penon de Velez has been Spanish since 1664 and the mainland fully commands the island with Rif artillery nearby.
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London
Ceuta
Morocco
London Times
Tangier
Penon de Velez
Sioux Indians Oppose Revival of Dances at Convocation
Aug 21 Sioux convocation in Niobrara deanery records opposition to reviving tribal dances. A memorial urges limits to dances on reservations to aged 60 and up, with counsel from Indian affairs officials. The session also notes work of the Episcopal Missionary Society and ordination of Andrew White Taco.
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Okreek
Episcopal Church
Hugh L. Burieson
Niobrara Deanery
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
James Wright
Rosebud
Thomas Arrow
Yanktons
Patrick Shiels
Standing Rock
Dominieck
Burleson
Episcopal Missionary Society
Andrew White Taco
Unique honor for relative of king promoted admiral on retirement
London reports King George awarded a historic promotion to his uncle, the Marquis of Milfordhaven, formerly Prince Louis of Battenberg, making him admiral of the fleet on the retired list. No prior case has elevated a retiree to the navy's highest rank. The Marquis, first Sea Lord in 1914, resigned as mobilization began and war service commenced.
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Associated Press
London
George
Marquis
Milfordhaven
Prince Louis of Battenberg
Admiralty
Boy bandit shot by patrolman dies in Chicago
Walter Graubowski aged 15 from Sharpsburg Pa was shot during an attempted hold up by a Chicago patrolman and died after admitting he planned to steal railway fare back to Pittsburgh.
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Associated
Chicago
Walter Graubowski
Sharpsburgh
Fopberg
Pittsburg
Yachts of booze runners to be sold after seizure
Two yachts named Venice and Tranquillo, seized by local authorities for whiskey running, will be sold soon after legal formalities. Federal Prohibition Agent Fred Counts announced from a secret mission. Estimated value of each craft is $40,000.
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Cleveland
Venice
Canada
Fred Counts
Wireless phones on German trains tested in Berlin
The Associated Press reports wireless telephone instruments will be installed on several major German express trains with receivers in Berlin embassies. Testers aboard moving trains demonstrated the ability to converse with friends in the city during the announcement.
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Associated Press
Berlin
War Department trims waste as Weeks cites savings
Secretary Weeks reports the War Department has cut costs since March 4 by restricting nonessential activities and streamlining operations. The army size dropped from 242000 to 150000, saving about 6 million in bonuses and travel pay. A $27.6 million deficit plan was avoided through targeted budget cuts, and 97 surplus parcels of government real estate are slated for disposal.
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War Department
Weeks
Kahn
House Military Committee
General Pershing
General Harbord
Two Are Killed in Automobile Wreck near Excelsior
Minneapolis authorities report George Lee and Lawrence Tes killed when their car struck a tele phone pole near Excelsior, 20 miles from the city. Lee’s wife and Mrs Ida Lee injured, one seriously. three others hurt. Mother of John H. Lee, former editor, dies at home. Mayflower cruise: President Harding and party report good weather and vessel off Sharp's Island during Potomac trip.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
George Lee
Lawrence Tes
G. H. Lee
Lee
Excelsior
Here
Ida Lee
Deatil
John H. Lee
Wisconin Daily News
Milwaukee
Indias ‘Times
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Harding
Potomac
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