World peace urged by Viscount Cave. Cox defies muzzling
Governor Cox refuses to refrain from politics at the Ohio state fair as Republican campaign plans begin September 17. Viscount Cave urged an international court to secure world peace in St. Louis. A mixed set of local incidents includes a child injured by a car on Frank Street, a jitney crash, a fallen State Street pole, and various legal actions and notices.
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Cox
Harding
Viscount Cave
St. Louis
Reward Offered for Stage Robber Near Yosemite
Sacramento announces a $500 reward for the arrest of a seasonally active stage robber seen between Cedar Brook and Miami in the mountains near Yosemite National Park. Sheriff Barnett notes the 22nd annual holdup occurred July 24 as tourists head for Yosemite Valley, with a New York Boy Scout group briefly targeted by the outlaw.
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Sacramento
Cal
Cedar Brook
Miami
Yosemite National Park
Stephens
Barnett
Yosemite Valley
New York
Local Man Enlists for Coast Artillery in Hawaii
William Bell of 911 State Street, a well known local man and former member of the 102nd Infantry, enlisted at the local army recruiting station for the Coast Artillery with service in Hawaii. He recalled battles at Chemin des Dames, Le Chemin des Dames, Chateau Thierry, St Mihiel and Verdun. Bell left Bridgeport this morning and said he would send postcards from Hawaii. Also accepted for the 43rd Infantry at Camp Lee Va were Jerry Fountain, Michael Jacob, James Gaines, and George Lasher. The Army Service School at Fort Leavenworth seeks printers and draftsmen. The International Textile Co will host an outing for hundreds of employes at Roton Point with a special train from Connecticut avenue.
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Wiliam
Bell
State Street
102Nd Infantry
Main Street
Coast Artillery
Hawaii
Chemin Des Dames
Leicheprey
Chateau
Thierry
St. Mihile
Verdun
Bridgeport
Jerry Fountain
Barnum Avenue
Michael Jacob
Hallett Street
James I
Gaines
Brooks Street
George D. Lasher
43Rd Infantry
Camp Lee
Army Service School
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
Tree planted in honor of Mrs Wilson nominated for fame
Washington August 26 a honey locust tree planted near Hastings Michigan in a grove was reported to the American Forestry Association as honoring Mrs Woodrow Wilson The act was reported by Ernest Wurst who said the tree was planted to recognize her contributions and add to the association’s hall of fame for trees
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
American Forestry Association
Ernest ‘Wurst
Hastings
Mich
Treaty Rights of Aliens May Be Increased
In St Louis on August 26 the American Bar Association committee urged federal legislation to better protect treaty rights of aliens. The plan would let the President authorize an equity suit against violators and allow federal transfer of state cases deemed contrary to foreign citizens rights. Amendments to Judicial Code and Supreme Court rules were proposed to simplify filings and avoid Washington travel.
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St. Louis
Convention of the American Bar Association
United States
United
States
Supreme Court
Washington
German chancellor and minister fail to secure interview
Lucerne reports say Chancellor Konstantin Ferhenbach and Foreign Minister Walter Von Simons crossed the frontier after being unable to obtain a meeting with Premier Lord George. The failure to secure talks underscores tensions in the diplomatic effort.
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Lucerne
Aug
Kofnstanting Ferhenbach
Walter von Simons
Lord George
Irish Secretary to discuss Irish situation with Premier
Hamar Greenwood, Chief Secretary for Ireland, is expected to meet the Premier tomorrow to discuss the Irish situation. The Albany Argus notes that truth benefits those aligned with it, while others driven by political motives may use spleen and rancor or incoherent argument.
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Hamar Greenwood
Ireland
Albany Argus
Public sale under execution in Bridgeport Fairfield County
By virtue of an execution to be directed the property will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder at the public sign post in Bridgeport fourteen days after date Tuesday List day of August 1920 at 2 pm to satisfy the execution and fees. Described property includes one Victrola talking machine and records and one Packard bicycle. Dated Bridgeport 17th day E G Stiegler Deputy Sheriff for Fairfield County L25s
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Bridgeport
E. G. Stiegler
Fairfield County
Sewer Proposals Open Bids for Lorraine Street and Wells
The Paving and Sewer Commission invites proposals for the Lorraine street sewer construction as shown in City Engineer maps and for twenty five sewer wells at various city points. Bids due by 8 p.m. September 1, 1920. include a 10 percent certified check. The commission may reject any or all proposals. Bernard Keating, Secretary.
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Paving and Sewer Commission
City Hall
Lorraine Street
Common Council
Bernard Keating
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Springfield
Mary Abbillon
Frank Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Honduras
Egound
T. J. Pardy Company
Harold C. Lovell
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Lake
William Brodsky
Feld Post Road
Wilhelmina Meyer
Stamford
Virginias
Lago
Mexico
Constance
Provincetown
Mass
Strauss
Delmonte
Howard le Figs
Hunter
Palmer
Inicense
Satinas
Edith Stranes
International Textile Co
Connecticut Avenue
Roton Point
Norwalk
Mrs, Wilso
American Bar Association
Dr. Caldwell
R. Caldwell
Fillan
N. Main
Hs Tomer Soong
Leckerling
Wissner
Main St. Bar
Brookfield Heights
Brookfield
North Ave
Villa Ave
Brooklawn Avenue
Brooklawn
Fairfield
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F. E. Lalley Company
W. J. Histon
Water Street
Boston
Victory
Army
Public Market&Branch
State & Bank SS
E. Main ST
Saybrook
Bullard
Methcan Hardware Stores Incorporated
Av. and
Middle St
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