Recognition of Bolsheviks Sparks Washington Outcry
The State Department shifts policy to remove trade restrictions with Bolshevik Russia, provoking opposition in Washington. Critics argue the move undercuts Republican and Democratic leadership, harms US honor, and signals capitulation to red forces while risking war supplies and American profits. The piece cites editorials from the Washington Post and other papers, arguing the administration betrays allied aims and domestic sentiment.
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Washington
San Francisco
Cox
Wilson
United States
Russia
Colby
Washington Post
Democratic Party
State Department
America
Europe
Woodrow Wilson
Copyright notice and wire service disclaimer text
This item contains a standard Associated Press copyright and republication notice with references to exclusive rights and distribution terms. It appears as boilerplate legal language about news dispatches and local coverage, plus garbled trailing characters.
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Associated Press
Exploring the Vast Distances of Space and Light Years
A reflective piece explains light speed and astronomical distances. It notes Alpha Centauri as the nearest star at 25 trillion miles and outlines how light from stars takes years to reach Earth. It emphasizes the immense, ancient universe beyond human scale.
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Earth
Cenauri
Christ
Penny for the People Ends War Waste as War Costs Dominate Budget
The piece reports that 93 cents of every dollar in 1920 federal appropriations fund past or future wars, with $3.86 billion for war expenses and $1.42 billion for War and Navy upkeep. Only 6.16 percent covers primary government functions and 1.01 percent for research and development, urging an end to wars.
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United States
War and Navy Departments
Post Office
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Upshaw Claims Credit For Cost of Living Drop
A belated Congressional Record speech by Representative William D. Upshaw of Georgia is cited as admitting responsibility for reducing living costs. He recalls wearing overalls on the House floor and in public, crediting a newspaper man with noting a nation wide shift and noting John Wanamaker’s role in easing burdens. The piece concludes by affirming Upshaw’s admission.
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William D. Upshaw
Georgia
Congressional Record
Georgia Statesman
John Wanamaker
Hon
Upshaw
Government life insurance may beat private firms says UNCLE SAM
Advance figures for the year ending June 30 show more than 40 billion dollars of policies carried and over four and a half million policy holders. The war risk bureau aims to offer lower costs by eliminating profit and high marketing expenses, but success hinges on aging insured.
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Uncle Sawm
U.S
Uncle Sam
War Risk Insurance Bureau
War Risk Bureau
Chicago convention described by Our Own Correspondent
The London Daily Sketch reports a Chicago convention scene with sixteen thousand attendees, all in shirt sleeves and many fans fanning amid a din so loud one could hardly hear themselves think.
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London Daily Sketch
Chicago
Heiress Dot Marries Yankee for Dot Ain’t
A playful verse notes Dot, a young heiress who refused to marry a Yankee and instead marries a lord seen as chasing a dot. Walter Pulitzer hints at a witty riddle about fortunes and marriages. A shopper recalls a 15 percent off sales event yielding a $14.90 deal on $6 shoes, while the punchline jokes that some laundries sharpen collars rather than clean them.
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Dot
Walter Pulitzer
Provocative Opinions on Politics and Pop Culture
A columnist surveys varied stances on governance entertainment and integrity. He mocks reactionaries skeptical about Ouija beliefs and praises Fred Stone as a top acrobatic dancer while wryly noting Fatty Arbuckle as a major star.
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Fred Stone
Fatty Arbuckle
Lloyd George
Openwork Gent For Rent Furnished Room Ad
In Memphis Commercial Appeal a want ad offers a furnished room to a gentleman preferring both directions and good ventilation. The note hints at a candidate and crowds, with a playful line about choosing fate rather than becoming a public figure.
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Memphis
Painter's Detour Sign Sparks Unexpected Fall
In Lyndhurst Roy, a handy painter hung a Detour sign on the porch steps replacing wet paint. The resulting fall was noted as a comic incident, highlighting the painter's quirky improvisation.
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Roy
Lyndhurst
Ole Hanson to Testify in Parlor Socialist Trial
Chicago July 15 Details of financial aid to the Communist Labor party from William Bross Lloyd the chief defendant in the conspiracy trial were revealed by Robert H Howe The state plans to call Ole Hansen former Seattle mayor next Monday to testify about Seattle conditions during the red strike Lloyd was quoted as saying this is one of the worst countries in the world to live in
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Chicago
Communist Labor Party
William Bross Lloyd
Robert H. Howe
Ole Hansen
Seattle
Washington
Hanson
Lloyd
John 3. Harris
Milwaukee Journal
Entanglements Mention Near East Strength and Sanatorium Trend
A terse note reflects personal affection fading amid heavy work and social entanglements. The writer jokes about the near east and near beer while noting fewer people are sent to sanitoriums for nervous prostration due to overwork.
Former Burns Boy W B Franklin Weds Ada Manning in Idaho
A marriage notice from Burns Idaho announces William B Franklin and Ada Ericia Manning of Pocatello Idaho tied the knot at Pocatello on July 8. They will reside in Montpelier Idaho. Franklin, known locally as Billy, served on the Herald staff and later went to France in the army. The couple plans for their new life in Montpelier.
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William B. Franklin
Ada Ericia Manning
Pocatello
Ida
Mabell Noyes
Poatello
Montpelier
Franklin
Billy
Herald
Fort Collins
France
Burns
Harry Cramer
North Platte
Neb
Estes Park
Co. F. Palmer
Burns and Bushnell
Bushnell
D. R. Burr
Laramie
H. Sibley
Boulder
Des Moines
W. G. Andrews
Bellingham
Wash
Milton Bastian
John Bastian
Stanley Palmer
G. M. Schmaker
Glen Bloom
Torrington
Woman returns 10 Casper after many years in Germany
Mrs. Paul Jeserich formerly Gertrude Schnoor of Casper returned home with memories of World War I Germany. Her German officer husband died after rescuing a woman, earning a Carnegie medal, and his ashes were shipped to Casper. Her daughter Marguerite will enroll in public schools next fall.
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Germany
Casper
Wyo
Paul Jeserich
Gertrude Schnoor
Schnoor
Berlin
Metz
Jeserich
Frankfort
Deutschland
Norway
Marguerite Jeserich
Newberg Confidence Man Arrested in Casper
Casper Wyoming July 15. J B Newberg a self described minister faced arrest after a sheriff led raid over his confidence game on the Yellowstone highway. He paid a $50 fine and costs and was ordered to leave Natrona County as Casper police warned against continuation of the scam.
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Casper
Wyo
Natrona County
J. B. Newberg
Newberg
Yellowstone Highway
Here
Powder River
W. E. Tubbs
Pat Royce
Ellithrope
Kyte
Politics Stirring Slowly in Laramie
In Albany County Wyoming little interest is shown in seeking offices for state legislature county and city. One state senator and three house members will be elected as incumbents holdovers. City offices include a mayor and three council members across wards. Filing deadlines are set for July 28 for county and state candidates, and August 17 primary date.
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Laramie
Wyo
Albany County
C. D. Oviatt
Jelm
Board of County Commissioners
H. Ralph Hall
Secretary of State
Cheyenne
W. J. Tidball
Second Judicial District
George W. Patterson
Fred J. Shmson
Herbert King
Rock River
George W. Trabing
Bernie Featherstone
J. W. Johnson
A. B. Caverly
Thrya Thorkildsen
Land title fight over 320 acres may yield vast oil profits
In Colony Wyoming citizens pool funds to sue to restore title to 320 acres claimed by Montgomery and Bryan, leased to Matador Petroleum. Harney, an elderly debtor who sold a $218 debt for under $6, seeks redress with Judge Nichols. The case traces an alleged scheme from a $6 investment to a mortgage sale and potential oil riches.
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Colony
Wyo
John H. Harney
Montgomery’ & Ryan
Matador Petroleum Company
Harney
Melvin H. Nichols
Sundance
Crook County
Citizens’ Pool
BE. C. Raymond
Newcastle
Seventh Judicial District
Thomas la Fleische
Nichols
Matador Company
L. M. Simons
Belle Fourche
Montgomery & Bryan
Chambers Kellar
Deadwood
Armstrong & McCutcheon
Tri-State Oil Association
South Dakota
Wyoming Case Draws Attention in Northeastern State
The case attracts wide notice across northeastern Wyoming with strong expectations of ample funds to carry the litigation to the state’s highest court.
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Wyoming
Girl Killed As Strike Paralyzes Chicago Power Service
Chicago July 15 a fourteen year old girl died and about fifty people were injured in auto accidents caused by congestion from a strike by power house employees crippling surface lines. Elevators were spared as 140 cars operated on main lines with more to come. Union seeks large wage hike while company says partial service possible with non union workers.
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Chicago
Ill
Power House
No Voting On Beer and Wine Denied Ballot
Denver report states Attorney General Keys rejected a initiated measure allowing beer and light wines, citing conflict with federal law. Secretary Noland asked for legality ruling after Anti Saloon League remonstrances. petition sought 4 percent beer and 10 percent wine.
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Denver
Victor BE
Keys
Noland
Colorado
Anti-Saloon League
Mother Just Has To Laugh At Carley Christainsen Presidential Bid
Mrs. Sophia M. Christainsen, mother of Carley P Christainsen, reacts with happiness and pride as her son is nominated for president of the farmer labor party. She calls the idea funny and surprising but credits Carley as a bright boy.
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Salt Lake
Sophia M. Christainsen
Carley P. Christainsen
Farmer-Labor Party
Carley
Meeting of Importance Friday Evening in July
All members urged to attend the gathering announced by Ww. W. Gildroy Worthy President. The notice emphasizes the Friday evening meeting date and calls full participation.
Clemenceau Ends Political Career Amid Criticism
Paris July 15 Georges Clemenceau former premier shows little concern for attacks on his role in the Versailles treaty and Mosul Cession he says he has finished his work and is through with politics for ever He is entering the final stages of drafting a novel on Egyptian life and looks hale at almost 80 years old
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Paris
Georges Clemenceau
Associated Press
Chamber of Deputies
Mosul
Turkey
Great Britain
M. Clemenceau
Statesman
Effle Cottin
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