Turkish Success Due to Allied Blunder
A historical newspaper analysis argues Allied missteps in 1919-20 allowed Mustapha Kemal to rally Turkish forces in Anatolia, seize Angora, and threaten Constantinople. It criticizes Lloyd George and Greek strategy while noting French and Bolshevik involvement shaping the crisis and wider Moslem world reactions.
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Kemal
Constantinople
England
Paris
Lloyd George
Venezelas
Greece
Europe
Asia
Venezelos
Wilson
Russia
Denekin
Ukraine
India
Angora
Egma
Smyrna
France
Syria
Britain Ready to Fight Turks Alone
Britain signals willingness to defend the Dardanelles without Europe’s full help. Dominion troops are urged to join, as Kemal Pasha’s plans threaten Gallipoli and Mesopotamia. Australia New Zealand Canada also weigh action. France and Italy seek cautious support.
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Kemal
Europe
Dardanelles
France
Italy
England
Australia
Gallipoli
New Zealand
Canada
Great Britain
Syria
Mesopotamia
Bagdad
Lloyd George
Chequers
Dominions
Lloyd George uses moral outrage to shape Turkish crisis
The article portrays Lloyd George as a master of diplomacy who quickly grasps the Turkish situation. It notes global anger over Smyrna, rising American intervention pressure, and the push from the Boston Central Labor Union. It warns of political credit battles and implications for Zionist and Arab goals in Palestine.
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Smyrna
America
Boston Central Labor Union
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England
France
Turkey
Europe
Palestine
Constantinople
Thrace
Lloyd George
France Holds Back Paris Policy in Near East
The French government continues to back the freedom of the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus, stating the policy favors moral persuasion over military or naval force in the Near East.
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London
Balkan
Great Britain
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
France
Angora
Henry Franklin Bouillon
Chamber of Deputies
Thrace
Straits
Quai d'Orsay
Italy
Poincare
Alexander
Jugoslavia
London Foreign Office
Straits of the Dardaenelles
Constantinople
Scutari
Paris
Associated Press
Near East
Dardanelles
Bosphorus
Union Passes Resolution Urging U S Action on Massacres
The Boston Central Labor Union adopted a resolution urging the United States government to stop the massacre of Christians by the Turks. Henry Abrams, secretary of the CLA, presented it and it passed without debate at Wells Memorial Hall yesterday afternoon.
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United States
Boston Central Labor Union
Wells Memorial Hall
Henry Abrahams
Labor Resolve Demands Aid For Manchester Strikers
The resolution condemns massacres of Christians by Turks and calls on civilized powers to halt outrages to protect non-combatants. Robert Strutters of Manchester textile workers urges Boston labor support to sustain a 32 week strike seeking a 4 hour workday for women and minors plus humane hours, with a 25 percent wage offer on the table. He plans to visit unions under the C L U to solicit funds.
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Robert Strutters
Textile Workers’ Unions of
Manchester
N. H
Labor Movement of
Boston
New Hampshire
Strutters
Funds Referred to Committee and Tag Day Sought
Securing funds was turned over to a committee and a request was made for a tag day to support the striking railway shopmen.
No Word from Smyrna on Former Melrose Pastor
No word by late night on the whereabouts of Rev. Caleb W. Lawrence formerly of Melrose now in the Smyrna region. Miss Louisa Lewis of Melrose reports Mrs. Lawrence and six children are safe in Athens. A letter claimed Smyrna peace and quiet, echoed by Ralph and Mrs. Barlow after their missionary work in the devastated area.
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Smyrna
Melrose
Caleb W. Lawrence
Louisa Lewis
Myrtle Street
Ralph Barlow
Ballardville
Greece Faces Refugee Crisis Strain at Piraeus
Athens dispatch reports thousands of refugees arriving in Piraeus overwhelm Greek authorities and raise fears of worsening destitution unless private aid steps forward to help the vulnerable entrants integrated into society and sheltered amid growing strain on public services.
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Athens
Associated Press
Piraeus
Radium based health device offered to all in Los Angeles
An advertisement promotes Dexmen's Radio-Active Solar Pad as an affordable radium based treatment available to rich and poor alike. The device allegedly sends a steady energy through the body to strengthen nerves and tissues, improve circulation, and relieve various ailments. A free trial with no charge if unsatisfied is offered by Radiom Appliance Co. at 155 Bradbury Building, Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Calif
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