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Newspaper

Brook Reporter

Location

Brook, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1920

Page

6

Groups Unite To Form Third Party In Chicago Rally

Chicago delegates from the Committee of Forty-eight American Constitutional party American party of Texas Single Tax party Nonpartisan league World War Veterans and others announce a near complete fusion into a national political party. Leaders from labor and farmer groups hailed the move as unifying forces against financial control of government. The platform stresses single tax principles and aims to end involuntary poverty by broad tax reform and public ownership ideas.

Committee of 48 American Constitutional Party American Party of Texas Gingle Tax Party Others Unite Chicago United National Comittee Single Tax Party Nonpartisan League World War Veterans Private Soldiers and Saffars’ League Forty-eight Labor Party of the United States Berwa John Mlitzpatrick Chicago Federation of Labor United States Russia Foviot Fitzpatrick Hayes Bneside Farmers’ Educational and Co-Operative Alliance Tlanal Peoples’ Tongue Nurse Aucockation Chic Phimb Pianterre Chicago University Liberacla Women's Trade Union League Loyal Star Fearne Women's Union Leahor League Kansas City Yarden's Association Friends of Freedom For Johar Warions Groupe Brey

Plans to Make Mexico Day Dry Legislation for Next Congress

Mexico City July 13 reports from the Universal that a bill to make all Mexico dry is prepared for presentation to the next congress at the office of Provisional President de la Huerta. The move aims to regenerate the Indian and mestizo populations, described as major consumers of Bicobol.

President de la Huerta Congress Mexico City Mexico de la Huerta Universal

Robbers Shoot Seven in Plainfield Bank Siege

Five bandits invaded the Plainfield State Bank near Joliet at 10 15 am. They secured 5000 in currency and 8000 in Liberty bonds before fleeing. Seven residents were wounded, including Joe Vincent Harry Bayles John Hahn Stewart Moore Edward Madison Paul Watters and Orville Johnson who died later at the bank entrance.

Jollet Plainfield Joliet Plaindeld Weres Joe Vincent Harry Bayles Ann John Hahn Stewart Moore Edward Madison Paul Watters Orville Johnson Robebers

Chinese act to end revolt near Peking

London reports minor skirmishes near Peking but the city remains quiet. The Chinese cabinet ordered the Chih party to halt troop movements toward the capital. Foreigners’ position is not viewed as jeopardized. Chiang Kai-shek travels to Dapingfu to seek peace while tense military communications falter in Shanghai.

London Peking Tlentsin Chih Party Teking Jen Chiang Riel-Ti Dpastingfu Chi Thentain Vernacuar Sys Rallisny Tentsio Shanghai Tehehow Shontung

Britain Renews Japan Pact In Renewed Alliance

London reports that Great Britain and Japan extended their treaty alliance for another year, with terms aligned to the Tengai principles. The 1971 pact, originally 12 years, includes a single renewal and calls for mutual consultation before changes, tied to responses to German influence in the Far East.

London Great Britain Idapan League of Nations Daily Mail Mall Germany

Orangemen Demonstrate Loyalty in Boyne Anniversary in Belfast

In London and Belfast 109000 Orangemen rallied for a Boyne battle anniversary showing loyalty to the king. Ulster remained tense as 1000 troops protected city halls while detachments guarded buildings and a march proceeded to Finaghy.

London Ireland Boyne Ulster Belfast Finaghy

Coal ultimatum to Germans at Spa conference

At Spa Belgium the alder issued an ultimatum to German delegates demanding by Tuesday 2 PM delivery of 2 000 000 tons of coal monthly or the Allies will enforce the Versailles terms. In Tokyo the government wins a confidence vote in the House of Representatives by 288 to 148, defeating a no confidence resolution.

Spa Belgium Japan O. K Tokyo House of Representatives House

Warsaw Reports Two Big Victories Against Bolshevik Forces

Warsaw reports two major Polish victories in Milpet and Pri Pet regions. Bolshevik cavalry under General Buderis is said defeated and in retreat toward Horn as Polish troops capture Great and Little Zyoin and Owrinez with 200 prisoners. Allies discuss an armistice with Poland and the Soviet government amid terms and potential aid if attacked within designated frontiers.

Warsaw Milpet Theollignit Udvtegs Bolshevist Teader Buderis Ling Wittices Aml Te Horn Marek Pri- Pet Owrinez Akamet Budemuy Ardvlees Stovno London Moscow Insputch Jenemy Recordjie Volesta Drlesten Spa Poland Great Reltnip Conmercia

US asks for cooperation on European frontiers

Spa Belgium July 18 The session decisions include inviting American cooperation to define the disputed frontiers of Poland and Czecho Slovakia Hugo Stinnes the German coal baron remains with the German delegation urging a defensive stance pushing to delay final reparations until allied reports on German coal and settlement of the question are submitted.

Spa Belgium Ases Polani Czecho-Slovakia Hugo -Stinnes

Harding Meets Cummins on Rail Costs and Policy

Senator Harding and Senator Cummins Iowa City met with J J Taher head of the Ohio State Grange to discuss transportation costs and rail issues. Cummins warned the rail system costs exceed wartime expenditures while opposing government ownership and urging prudent handling of the railway law.

Cummine Iowa Ohio State Grange Senate Cumulns Eaitroad Net Ag

On the Green Diamond Munday's Results

National League scores show Brooklyn 13 Chicago 20 to 2 Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia and Pittsburgh 2 St Louis. New York also listed. American League results include Chicago 1 Philadelphia 0 St Louis 3 Boston 1.

Munday Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Fittsburgh Boron St. Louis New York Pmladelptia Boston Perct Chnemaart Eoereteneen ASBS St. Oun Taabeeeate Pittsburgh Lonicago Philadelphis America Ihoun Cleveland Washington Bu Louis Boston

Lightning strike at Enville school kills father and daughter

In Enville near Tampa, J B Norman and his 17-year-old daughter died when lightning struck the schoolhouse as worshippers gathered for services. The blaze started by the strike set the building on fire and left 12 others unconscious.

Tampa Fla J. B. Norman Enville

Vermont Governor Blocks Suffrage Amendment Action

Vermont Governor Clement issues a proclamation refusing to call a special session of the Vermont legislature to ratify the federal amendment for woman suffrage. He cites constitutional issues and criticizes the process as forced by federal agents, warning that the federal constitution threatens free popular government.

Pensacola Fla Cutts Florida Rutland Clement Harding Vermont Petl Wilelaure Clements Supreme Court Tiple Ie Supreme Court Deck Alon Stephen Congress

Wanderer facing murder bills amid alleged plans

Chicago reports true bills against Wanderer for the murder of his wife and an unnamed woman. He allegedly plotted to kill and sought an underage girl as well as a hired killer. Prosecution cites 200 letters as key evidence while awaiting further court action.

Chicago Grand Fore Wanderer Gram Stix

Carson to Organize Force and Ulster Defenses

Ulster Unionist Sir Edward Carson urged forming a self defended force as government protection fails against Sinn Fein. He warned Sinn Fein aims to penetrate Ulster and claimed 80,000 men joined volunteers this past year. Saskatchewan plans large paper mill to convert waste straw in the south.

Paper Mille Saskatchewan Regina Sask Plana

Plane Crash Kills Two In Tuscaloosa

Louie Walternate pilot from Poplar Bluff Missouri and Clarence Caraway passenger from this city died instantly when their airplane plunged 3,000 feet witnesses report midair wing collapse near Tuscaloosa Alabama. Park in New Jersey to close indefinitely due to gypsy moths and aeriary diseases.

Tuscaloosa Ala Louie 1 Walternate Poplar Bint Clarence Caraway New York James B. Duke Pmerville N. J Apy

Plenty Next Door Wheat Prospects In Canada Bright. U S May Lose Output

Experts survey wheat producing regions and forecast a drop in U S wheat production due to less area sown. Canada shows optimistic reports of bumper harvests across wheat, oats, barley, and flax with timely rains and ample moisture. Corn acreage expands and livestock grazing holds strong. settlers investing in western farms foresee profitable yields after costs.

United States Esperts Canada Cando

London paper firm plans large employee housing project

A major London papermaker, aiming to help housing shortages and provide affordable homes for workers, has acquired a substantial land tract to build many dwelling houses at reasonable rates. The venture emphasizes nonprofit motives and employee benefit, reflecting broad social aims of the firm.

London

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