Look Upon Jose Ray a Sure Point Winner in Olympics
Jose Ray emerges as a top American miler in Antwerp's Olympic field. The article details Ray's national titles, indoor records, and world-class pace, noting rivals from Britain and France. It covers his rise from humble beginnings, his health, habits, and family, and cites his 24 years old status and marriage with a four-year-old daughter.
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Jose Ray
Fd. Hughes
Joie
Antwerp
Chicasoan
Bam
Belgium
Hill, Montague
Milliscan
Britain
Guillemont
Ray
Indiana
Tony
Lake Michigan
Jose
Hasya
Thompson Feature Service
Dempsey Brennan Fight Signing At Belmont Hotel
Five figures including Jack Kearns and Leo Flynn sign articles for the Dempsey Brennan bout. Photo from Hotel Belmont shows Dempsey’s and Brennan’s managers with Bill Brennan as the event nears.
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Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Leo Publicity Flynn
Brennan
Hotel Belmont
Leo P. Flynn
K. O. Bill Brennan
Filipino Independence Move Sparks American Filipino Rift
A bitter clash between Americans and Filipinos in Manila centers on hostile depictions of Filipinos in American papers read by Congress members. Filipinos accuse officials and investors of bias, urging immediate independence negotiations and warning that retention harms U S interests and global credibility. The piece argues Filipinos deserve self rule and invites fair appraisal of their progress and governance.
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Philippines
Manila
United States Congress
America
Betne
G. Porter
A A. Freer
Wisconsin
John H. Small
North Carolin
East
Philippine
United States
Filipinos and the dawn of liberty in Lincoln’s rebuke
A fragment reflecting on the Filipinos and a promised brighter era, invoking Lincoln’s indictment of denying liberty to others and the implied ethical consequence under God for denying freedom to the Filipino people.
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Lincoln
Child Labor Nears Double Across Midwest
Chicago reports four thousand more children working this year, mirroring a regional rise due to family needs, higher living costs, and scarce adult labor. Minnesota shows about 3,000 under sixteen at work, while Wisconsin and other states note increases. Texas and Oklahoma report more violations and jobs, with declines in St. Louis attributed to federal tax effects.
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Chicago
Clyde A. Brown
City Vocational Guidance Bureau
Middle West
Missouri
Kansas
North Dakota
Mr. Brown
United States
Minnesota
Wisconsin
T. C. Jennings
Texas
State Labor Commission
Claude 7. Connally
Oklahoma
Connally
A. le Urick
Towa
St. Louis
League Standings And Results Yesterday Version
Brooklyn defeated New York 4 to 2 while Boston beat Philadelphia 5 to 2 in the first game and 8 to 2 in the second. St Louis traveled to Pittsburgh for a pair of games as part of the league slate. Today's cards feature Brooklyn at New York and Cincinnati at Chicago with Chicago visiting Detroit for a two game set. In the American League, New York plays Washington, St Louis faces Cleveland, Boston meets Philadelphia, and Chicago visits Detroit in two contests.
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Norman Taber
Ray
Tabor
Brown University
Joio Ray
Boston
Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
St Louis
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
St. Louis
Cleveland
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Rochest'r
Syracuse
Toronto
Jersey C
Indianapolis Returns Hunter to Boston Red Sox
The Indianapolis club sent Herb Hunter back to the Boston Red Sox after a failed deal for Ollie O Mara due to a ban on jumpers. Indianapolis did not need outfielders and instead acquired Goldsmith, a rookie once with Brooklyn, as part of the pitcher emphasis.
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Indianapolis
Goetinides
Herb Hunter
Boston Red Sox
Hoosiers
Boston
Ollie O'Mara
O'Mara
Goldsmith
Brooklyn
Eastern pair win in Newport final
Newport Rhode Island August 14 William M Johnston and Clarence J Griffin reached the Newport Invitation final in singles but failed to prevail in the doubles, losing to Richard Norris Williams II and Richard Harte in five sets 62 3 4 7 5 2 6, as Easterners clinched the doubles title over Californians.
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Newport
William M. Johnston
Clarence J. Grifin
Newport Invitation
Richard Norris Willams
Richard Harte
Wic Easterners
Californians
Lenox A C Visits Milford A C For Baseball Clash
Lenox A C travels to Gulf Street grounds to face Milford A C in a marquee afternoon matchup. Milford lineup likely Works Oviatt Ford Buckholtz Larkin Savage McKenna Wells Hurd with Stehle catching for Lenox, Mizak pitching alongside Stehle. Buckholtz stands out for Milford with multiple wins and 57 strikeouts in four games.
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Lenox A. C
Milford
Milford A. C
Gulf Street
Lenox
Milford Boys
A. C
Bridgeport
Works
Oviatt
Ford
Buckholtz
Larkin
Savage
McKenna
Wells
Hurd
Mizak
Stehle
Bridgeport Boys’ Club
American Chain
Federals
North Ends
Flop House Distasteful to Working Men
Chicago August 14 The Salvation Army reports demand for private rooms with sunshine and running water has replaced the dime flop. Lt Col Emil Marcussen notes the dormitory era is over and prohibition closed several workingmen's hotels. He cites gains in private and flat hotels and describes industrial homes shifting to disabled and convalescent men who can save. The Chicago home remains hopeful as the Army expands its home service program nationwide.
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Chicago
Salvation Army
Emil Marcussen
Industrial Department of the Army
Mississippi
Kansas City
United States
Legion Debt Nears Paid As Treasurers Report Progress
Indianapolis August 13 The American Legion aims to be debt free by January 1 1921 as Robert H Tyndall reports a daily debt decline near $1 000 for five months The deficit fell from $343 645 to $197 214 in the first six months this year with the peak indebtedness January 31 and a table showing monthly figures through June 30 1920.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Robert H. Tyndall
American Legion
Legion
Predicts Bolshevist Fall in Six Months
Washington Aug 14 former American ambassador to Russia David R Francis predicted at the White House that Moscow’s Soviet government would collapse within six months. He based his forecast on Russians learning through Colbys note that the United States does not seek to interfere with Russia and on the prospect of a united Russia.
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Washington
David R. Francis
Russia
White House
Moscow
Francis
Colby
United States
Stock Dividend Proposed by Standard of New York
New York Aug 14 The Standard of New York will announce a stock dividend of 2040 percent and calls a special meeting at 9 30 am to seek shareholder approval to raise capital from 75 million to 225 million dollars If approved the board will consider distributing the income as a stock dividend to holders of record Sept 10 This outlines the proposed capital increase and dividend plan.
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New York
Standard of Company of New York
Directora
Beet Sugar Production Very Important Factor
The article traces beet sugar origins during the Napoleonic era and notes Europe’s postwar collapse in beet sugar output. It highlights France’s drop from about 200 factories in 1913 to 41 in 1919 and projects a slow recovery to 1935, with alcohol competition threatening beet sugar crops and urging American producers to accelerate efforts.
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France
England
West Indies
Napoleon
Europe
Italy
Russia
Austria
Hungary
Germany
United States
New 18 Hudson Piers Planned To Replace 32 Old Ones
New York Aug 14 18 new piers planned along the Hudson to replace 32 antiquated structures. The $50 million project by Murray Hulbert aims to modernize waterfront with wide piers and marginal streets, 40 foot depths, electric cranes, and rapid freight handling. Progress expected to start near spring, part of a broader 578 mile waterfront program including a vehicular tunnel to New Jersey and contracts totaling $20.9 million.
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New York
Hudson River
Murray Hulbert
Sinking Fund Commission
New Jersey
West Side
Tom
Michael Cosgrove
Mr. Cosgrove
Lower North River
War Department
F. HL. la Guardia
Board of
Al @ermen
Dock Commission Aley
Not Bergdoll Suspect Identified as George Lenno
Oneonta August 14 State troopers arrested a man near here who is not Grover Cleveland Bergdoll. A Department of Justice official said the detainee is George Lenno of Buffalo and will be sent to Governors Island for further questioning to determine if he is a fugitive. Also noted is a 200 percent stock dividend to be declared.
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Bergdoll
Oneonta
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Department of Justice
George Lenno
Buffalo
Governors Island
Sugar slump ends all famine peril headline
Sugar prices continue to fall with no end in sight for traders. The feared sugar famine moment ended as the market collapsed, retail hopes drop to about fifteen cents a pound this fall and further cuts expected when the new Cav an crop arrives in December. Foreign cane shipments from Java and other nations flood the market while confectioners and chains struggle to secure refiners’ supply.
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New York
Java
Formoss
China
Brazil
Argentina
Holland
Printers Reject Disunion Plan At International Typographical Union
Albany reports the International Typographical Union convention defeated Delegate Cassidy of New York and his strike proposition. Cassidy argued against arbitration and urged halting pacifist labor moves, saying arbitration weakens workers. The plan would have given locals power to strike without IU sanction. Boston Globe's Philpot urged charters for news writers unions. Other motions were referred or rejected including alignment against Mexican labor and recognizing Irish republic.
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Albany
Aus
Cassidy
New York
Big Six
International Typographical Union
International
Alexander Philpot
The
Boston Globe
Executive Council
Laws Committee
United States
England
Weeghman Restaurants Put In Receivership
Chicago August 14 The Weeghman restaurant chain owned by Charles Weeghman former Chicago National League baseball owner was placed in receivership after three creditors filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition claiming 12000. Frank McKey named receiver.
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Chicago
Charles Weeghman
Weeghman
Frank McKey
Coal famine forecast by electric group leader
M. H. Aylesworth of the National Electric Light Association warned of a coal famine this winter based on a survey of 1500 member communities. He said priority coal shipments by the Interstate Commerce Commission have averted a crisis and saved the nation from darkness, while railroads can only move coal for current needs under the order.
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New York
M. H. Aylesworth
National Electric Light Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
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