Constantinople Swarms With Foreigners After Allied Occupation
In July, Constantinople becomes a booming seaport and mining camp as Allied forces control the city. Soldiers from multiple nations mingle with locals, nightlife flourishes, and traffic chaos grows amid a tense mood. Civilians and troops navigate crowded streets where accidents and nationalist tensions rise.
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Constantinople
Leadville
Goldfield
Petrograd
Rue Grand Peru
Preakneck
Dublin Curfew Law Provokes Growing Victim Toll
Dublin reports rise in curfew law victims each week. Many detained by military patrols were not intent on breaking the law and face uncomfortable experiences during arrests.
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Dublin
Night raids detain Dubliners in lorry convoy
A patrol fronts a crowd near the Bridewell prison as Dubliners are halted without permits, loaded into a truck and transported overnight. Some are released in the morning if clearly innocent, while others endure the searchlights and the fear of the moving lorries.
Doorway Corners Blocked, Escape Routes Narrowed
The text notes most corners of doorways and passages are obstructed, leaving few escape options.
Born a Slave Negro Accumulates Fortune in Kansas
George W Jones, a prosperous Black man from Jefferson county Kansas, who has lived there fifty six years, recently distributed his estate to his ten children sending each a $1000 check. Three children reside in Topeka. Jones was born a slave in Montgomery county Kentucky in 1845. emancipation proc
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George W Jones
Jefferson County
Topeka
Jones
Montgomery County
Jamation Freed Slave Becomes Noted Kansas Farmer
Jamation, formerly enslaved by a Platt County farmer, gained freedom and moved to Upas son County Kansas where he established a homestead. A year later he is recognized as one of the county’s successful farmers.
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Jamation
Platt County
Notice of Coal Company Transfer in Pocahontas West Virginia
On July 22 1920 W E Franklin and L E Franklin conveyed Pocahontas Low Vein Coal Company Jaeger WV to I F Vass trustee. Prior accounts receivable to July 22 1920 remain with the Franklins. post July 22 1920 bills fall to Vass. business continues under Pocahontas Low Vein Coal Company.
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J. F. Vass
Pocahontas Low Vein Coal Company
W. E. Franklin
L. E. Franklin
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