Malabar District Declared Military Area Amid Riots
The Malabar district in British India was declared a military area after Moplah riots erupted, with reports of looting and arson. Police attacked in several sections. machine guns fired at Pattambi. European beheadings and police murders alleged. government vows action against leading suspects.
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Associated Press
Madras
India
Malabar
British India
Distri
Batty
Pattambi
Char
Periatatimanna
Bombay
Calicut
Pullengode
Eaton
Haton
Colal Reserve
Associated Pres
London
Daily ‘Telegraph Today
Edward Spencer Montagu
Flying Squadron Checks Of Business Houses In City
The flying squadron of the U S internal revenue service western division is in the city auditing tax records. They check books and sales tabulations to ensure proper tax collection, independent of local collector James A Walsh. Officials say the unit reports to Salt Lake, not to Walsh. Deputy Collector Engelbretsen declined to discuss their presence.
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United States Internal Revenue Department
Ot Walsh
Uncle Sam
James A. Walsh
Helena
Walsh
Salt Lake
Engelbretson
Official Treaty Copy Forwarded from Berlin to Washington
The official copy of the peace treaty between Germany and the United States, signed by German minister Dr. Friedrich Rosen and American commissioner Halls Loring Drevel, was forwarded to Washington today by a special courier.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Aug
Germany
United States
Friedrich Rosen
Fort Sign
Halls Loring
Ig. Berl
Washington
Miners' March Ended as Residents Return Home
Charleston Aug 27 State and federal authorities announced the Marmet to Mingo county miners march against Governor Morgans martial law had ended. Hundreds returned to their home towns as Bg Gen H H Randholtz, sent from Washington to assess conditions for the war department, concluded the disorder stemmed from reports of activity in Williamson Mingo and Welch. Sheriff Don Chafin of Logan county had called for help and state police moved to Logan but reports showed quiet conditions.
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Charleston
W. Va
Marmet
Mingo County
Morgan
H. H. Randholtz
Washington
War Department
Racine
Williamson
Mingo
Welch
McDowell County
Sherif Don Chafin
Logan County
Logan
Army
Boone County
Blair
Sheriff Hill
Fury as Erzberger Assassination Sparks German Fury
President Ebert approves a 100000 mark reward for information on Erzberger’s assassin. Local police search for Otto von Hirschfeld, recently released after 18 months for attempting Erzberger’s life in court. Party organs slam each other amid postings on libel cases and allegations of instigation in post revolutionary Germany.
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Ebert
Mathias Erzberger
Oltwig von Hirschfeld
Herr Erzberger
Erzberger- Helfferich
National Party
Ferich
Wages Reduced at East Helena Smelter in 800 Percent Cut
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena reports a drastic pay cut at the East Helena smelter affecting several hundred workers. Wages now average about three dollars per day as the plant runs full time with orders ahead. Curtailment earlier in spring has been eased, sustaining the current operation.
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The
Standard
Helena
East Helena
Market Oi Washing Market Oi Washing
The AP reports Washington coal shipments to Seattle from Issaquah via Pacific Coast Coal Co. began after 28 mines closed over wage cuts. The mine, open shop, yields about 50 tons daily with plans to increase output as nearby mines reopen. In Paris, Aug 21, the first meeting of the international Russian relief commission will be held with W. Ler Brown of the American relief administration to attend from Helsinki.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Washington
Pacific Coast Coal Company
Issaquah
Paris
International Commission For Russian Relief
French Foreign Office
W.ler, Brown
American Relief Administration
Higa
Bomb Explosion Shakes Chicago Business District
A bomb exploded near the entrance to the Columbia theater in Chicago’s business district at 12 10 a.m. injuring several as flying glass. Police blamed labor troubles linked to the musicians union and noted the interior was undamaged. A similar blast hit the Star and Garter theater nearby with minor damage.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Columbia
Columbia Theater
Columbian “Wheel
Musicians’ Union
Columbia Wheel
New York
Star and Garter
Loop District
Direct Talks Proposed Between United States and Japan Over Yap
The German American peace treaty expands rights for the United States and allied powers in Pacific colonies. Negotiations may now occur directly between the United States and Japan to settle Yap island claims and related issues, separating them from broader conference discussions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pacific
Japan
Yap
Three Cast Votes Special Election Over School Annexation
The Associated Press reports a special election to annex L A Hartsong’s farm to Plainfield school district ended with three ballots cast by Mrs Hartsong, her husband, and Edward Strong, an employee. The move aimed to allow two Hartsong children to attend Plainfield schools.
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L.A
Former Crown Prince Seeks Serbian Throne
Prince George of Serbia, who renounced his rights in 1909, has informed Premier Pachiteh of a withdrawal of the renunciation. Reports say his candidacy for the throne, recently accepted by Alexander after King Peter’s death, is supported by Stefan Radinich of the Croata peasants party. The funeral exclusion of Agram and Dalmatia provoked political controversy and a council dissolution order.
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George
Serbia
Pachiteh
Jugo
Shivia
Slavia
Vorge
Alexander
Peter
Stefan Radinich
Peasants
Croata
Agram
Dalmatia
Bosnia
Agramity Council
President De Valern's Mother Delighted by AGT Remarks
A Rochester center scene is recalled as President De Valern's mother expresses pleasure at remarks by an attorney general official. The piece notes a formal reception and mentions a charity or public interest context with local figures. The fragmentary text references a court or legal matter and a political setting in New York.
Dispute Over Girl Ends in Fatal Shooting in New Mexico
In Las Vegas New Mexico on August 27 J K Bledsoe a wealthy sheep rancher was killed and TP Pennington of Valencia was jailed after a dispute over a girl. Pennington said he shot in self defense when Bledsoe attacked him as he asked him to leave the car. Josephine Johnson accompanied them.
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Las Vegas
N. M
K. “ Bledsoe
Pennington
Vaimora
Sis “Josephine Johnson
Shoemaker
Bledsoe
Phisoner 21 S Denaty Sheri Michael Arrives for Charge
Sheri Michael of Billings arrives to take charge of Wills Ditmer who authorities say is wanted there for obtaining money under false pretenses. Ditmer is alleged to be a held representative for the Manhattan Oil company.
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Phisoner
Sdenaty
Sheri Michael
Billings
Ditmer
Aeld
Manhatan Oil Company
Referendum Likely to Be Called Upon Government Policy
London reports Irish negotiations at a critical stage with British press and Labour sources predicting a possible referendum on Irish terms. Sinn Fein aims to negotiate dominion status while seeking consent from Britain, amid hardening public opinion and Ulster resistance to compromise.
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Associated Press
London
Daily News
Manchester Guardian
Sinn Fein
Lloyd "George
Eamonn. de. Valera
Eader
de Valera
Labor
Ireland
Ple
Hey
Leeland
Ulster
de Valer
Union Leaders Guard Against Outlaw Strike
Railway union officers kept watch to deter an unauthorized walkout by shopmen in protest of the railroads wage cut decision by the labor board. Federation leaders reported a vote in favor of possible action, with six officials warning workers against quitting and expecting the Cincinnati shopmen to return to duty.
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Fairoad Labor Board
Ae Jewell
Federated Shop Crafts
Labor Board
Aer
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
Train wreck near Rome kills fifty with serious injuries
A passenger train collided with a freight train miles from Rome today, resulting in about fifty deaths and many serious injuries. Investigators and responders descended on the wreckage as rescue operations continued into the evening.
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Rome
Mohammedan Christians Battle Story Fragment
Readers see an entangled fragment about Mohammedan and Christian clashes with unclear names and phrases. The readable parts mention government actions and mountain batteries, but specifics are missing. The text appears damaged and fails to establish a clear event, date, or location.
Tax legislation takes precedence over tariff talks in senate
Washington Aug 27 Tax legislation was given priority over tariff measures by the Senate finance committee as it prepared to start actual work on the house revenue bill next Thursday. Chairman Penrose said the tax bill will occupy the committee until ready for submission to the Senate, likely when Congress reconvenes Sept 21.
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Washington
Senate
Penrose
Congress
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