Demand for Trial of German Kaiser Renewed in Commons
London August 18 The debate in the House of Commons focused on Holland surrendering the former German emperor. Here Hig Bottomley urged action if Holland refused and the British government could not handle the matter. Sir Ernest Pollock reviewed the Leipzig trials, noting German standards governed the punishments and that allied lawyers would align on future views, marking the first world war case where a defeated nation judged its own nationals.
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London
Holland
House of Commons
Hig Bottomley
Leipsic
Bottomley
Founa Steels
Ernest Pollock
France
Belgium
Italy
Great Britain
Sir Ernest
Typewriting Students Practice to Ragtime in Jazz Class
Col Aug 18 Professor L M Pease directs a class where music aids learning to type. Students begin with one syllable drills and simple movements, using a phonograph and records to accompany practice. They progress through timed rows, moving across the room, then add and dance-like steps to reach the jazz performance.
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L. M. Pease
Te Beiies
Himmie
Marry Old Man Advice From a Woman in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles woman argues that marrying an older man is the only stable path amid marital friction. She recounts her four-year marriage to Floyd Ridings and her unsuccessful attempt to divorce, warning that women cannot reform younger men.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Raforra Hina
Floyd Ridings
Pupil methods mix music with typing drills and wordplay
The article notes students calling Shinimis a system variation for typing drills and classroom dances. It cites professors and jazz orchestra words as aids, with seaweed fodder and salt extraction. It also reports London drunkenness rising 65 percent in 1920 tied to licensing changes.
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Frafessor
Manss
Souda
Art Hickman
Waltal
Marchesi
Fox
University of California
Agreement Denied Report From Harbin on Peace Pact
Vladivostok dispatch reports the Japanese press bureau denying a Harbin rumor that an agreement was concluded between Mr. Shimadanese and Mr. Kojevnikov of the Western Republic. The note dismisses the claim as unfounded.
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Vladivostok
Harbin
Shimadanese Cansur
Kojevnikov
Naval Reservists to Leave Saturday for Annual Cruise
A detachment of the Naval Reserve will depart Saturday morning for the annual cruise aboard the Submarine Chaser 241 with the Stamford team. The flotilla, joined by other vessels, will depart from New Haven and proceed to New England ports for a two week voyage. Officiating officers include Lieutenant Commander Sustin as acting commander.
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Joyal Nae
New Heaven
Stamford Teac
New England Steamship Wock
New Haven
U. S. Saile 37
Portlanid
Maine
Awport
Pnelland
Exstyoert
Boston
Meck Tata, Co. Brbida
Indernoon
Fragmented naval crew list fragment with rank names
A damaged OCR fragment shows partial naval crew roles and ranks including lieutenant commander and chief engineer with scattered names. The text is garbled, making full identification of persons, ships, or duties impossible.
Mexico to tax lottery winnings plan outlined
Mexico City officials propose levying taxes on lottery prizes. A 10 percent tax on winnings above 5000 pesos, a small rate on prizes from 500 to 900, and a 0.5 percent tax on premiums are urged, effective August 1.
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Mexico
Meicco City
Aug
Ife
Gotmenment
Hell
Deerer
Ayuire
Wnean
Defunct Firms Told to File Tax Reports by Officials
Hartfort August 18. County retail liquor dealers, once corporations before prohibition, face state tax action as 206 negligent firms are named. State Tax Commissioner Blodgett warned of hearings and possible court orders to compel book examination.
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Hartfort
Effectus
State Tax
Blod Gett
Tax Commissioner's Office
Blodgett
Tax Commissioner
Superior Court
Ornate mahogany and walnut furniture sale items on third floor
A furniture sale lists mahogany and walnut pieces including a mahogany miniatures set, a queen Anne walnut suite, a dower chest, Windsor rocker, gate leg tables, and various small items. Prices shown include January and August sale prices, with many items described by finish and size. Also advertised are dress goods, neckties, kitchenware, and linens in deep discounts.
Windsor high back chair fits desk set with colonial secretary
An Admirable Model of Windsor high back chair with straight legs and flag seat is pitched as a desk chair. The ad notes January price reductions to 24 dollars and lists office stationery on the fourth floor with a4 sheets and gold edge envelopes priced at 89 cents, former price one dollar.
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Windsor
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