Universal fingerprint records proposed by crime expert
Eugene Van Buskirk, head of the National Bureau of Criminal Identification, urges a universal fingerprint system to ID citizens and locate unknown dead, verify estates, assist aphasia victims, and reunite wandering individuals with friends. The idea faces scale and implementation challenges but is framed as a seed of progress rather than crime taint.
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Eugene van Buskirk
National Bureau of Criminal Identification
United States
Suffrage Ladies Plan Fiery San Francisco Demonstration
The piece predicts suffrage women will target Democrats at the San Francisco convention with persistent sharp rhetoric and loud banners. It argues mute appeals failed with the donkey symbol and foresees a more penetrating, biting approach to press the Democrats for their crimes and misdemeanors.
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Chicago
San Francisco
League of Long Ears
Smiliet
Cupid
Federal crackdown on whisky frauds and wheat bread costs
Revenue Department pushes hard to curb whisky frauds amid enforcement efforts. The piece weighs the economics of wheat farming versus bread costs, noting producers spend much less than consumers on wheat bread, a point with significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revenue Department
Huerta Law Interpretations Compared with Carranza
The Huerta interpretation of the Mexican laws of confiscation presents a more pleasing appearance than Carranza’s and observers await proof that this will hold in practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huerta
Carranza
Japan Signals Willingness to End Kiao-Chow Dispute
Japan shows readiness to stifle the quarrel over Kiao-Chow but doubts remain if China can accept the approach, reflecting unresolved reservations about the method and outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
Revival of Wilson third term gossip stirs wary chatter
Gossip about a Wilson third term revival lingers as an uneasy, late hour promenade of a shadowy notion. The piece notes public unease and cautious reaction, highlighting the lingering rumor’s provocative pull without endorsing or denying it.
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Wilson
Metropolis Night Then Morning On Wall Street And Broadway
In New York on June 21 the city reveals its dual pulse. By night Wall Street grows chaotic with crowds and neon, while Broadway buzzes with theater life and street scenes. FF Wendell Phillips Dodge is leaving Uncle Dave Belasco’s publicity post to pursue three new plays despite a sharp setback.
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New York
Wall Street
Financial District
Trinity
Canal
Broadway
Times Square
Columbus Circle
Herald Square
du Pave
Westchester Road
Wendell Phillips Dodge
Dave Belasco
Willy Pogany
Metropolitan Scenic Forces
Dodge
Buccaneers
London
Skipper Dodge
Fifty Years Ago in Cincinnati Bright Weather and Local News
Forty lines describe warm 85 degree weather and ships arriving from Pittsburg and New Orleans. The Board of Education to hear charges against Robert Demeker, a newly chosen superintendent. Delegates chosen for the Indianapolis Y M C A convention. Bremen Street Station torn down, moved to Race Street Engine House. Hinkle wed Quisenberry, Rev. Cheen officiant. Covington bonds water works sold at par to gain $10,000 profit for bank. Thomas Jones enters campaign for Campbell County Clerk. Harness workers strike for wage equality across shops. Buckeye Club trotting season opens with Mambrino and Silas Rich winners. The Red Stockings beat the Athletics 27–25 in Philadelphia, Cincinnati celebrated with ovation and a flag-decorated omnibus. Cincinnatians praise the victory, restoring championship prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Juaniata
Pittsburg
Lonidas
Natoma
Jennie Howell
New Orleans
Board of Education
Robert Demeker
Cincinnati Y. M. C. A
Indianapolis
Bremen Street
Race Street
Joseph A. Hinkle
Alice Quisenberry
First National Bank of
Covington
Thomas Jones
Alexandria
Campbell County
Red Stockings
Athletics
Philadelphia
Cincinnatis
McMullen
Brainard
Allison
Cincinnati Battery
Atlantics
New York
Movieland Questions on Sills and Actor Addresses
In Movieland readers ask if Milton Sills is English and for his address. Readers also seek the addresses of Hazel Dawn Alice Bray Crighton Hale and Maurice Costello. The column notes Mildred Davis starred with Harold Lewis in From Hand to Mouth and Marie Mosquini in His Royal Shyness. Elmo Lincoln was born February 6 1889. Nearly all film companies offer fan photographs of their stars.
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Milton Sills
Hazel Dawn
Alice Bray
Crighton Hale
Maurice Costello
Mildred Davis
Harold Lewis
Marie Mosquini
Elmo Lincoln
Going Down Dear Everybody
A 1920 column from ALFALFA SMITH argues fatigue lowers mental effort and suggests simple chores like washing dishes or cleaning a desk as remedies. It warns against forcing thinking when tired and recommends postponing complex tasks until energy returns.
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Alfalfa Smith
the Press Publishing Co
Horoscope for Wednesday June 23 by Genevieve Kemble
The horoscope warns of conflicts of interests and cautious spending with Jupiter and lunar Venus influences. Workers should perform well and avoid dangerous speculation while managing domestic and social matters carefully. Birthday individuals should focus on business and avoid lending money. a born child will be steady and persevering.
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Jupiter
Venus
Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
Today's anniversaries noted for historic milestones
1476 Charles the Bold defeated at Morat by Swiss forces. 1603 Champlain first landed in Canada at Quebec. 1869 Dominion Parliament Act provides governance for Northwest Territories. 1870 Holy Bible convocation meets at Westminster. 1887 British and Irish women present Jubilee gift to Queen Victoria. 10F Victoria Diamond Jubilee celebrated across empire. Senate addressed by Baron Moncheur. 1917 United States Food Administration imposes sugar rationing effective July 1.
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Charles the Bold
Morat
Champlain
Canada
Quebec
Dominion
Northwest Territories
Westminster
Great Britain and Ireland
Queen Victoria
Emre Inz
Senate
Baron Moncheur
United States
Ims
United States Food Administration
Today’s national events span law to Harvard rites
The U S Department of Justice marks 50 years since its 1870 creation. The Handel Festival returns at Crystal Palace London. Publicist Raymond Robins speaks at New Hampshire State College commencement. The United Commercial Travelers hold their national convention in Columbus Ohio. Manitoba votes are held for provincial elections next week. Mexican Congress convenes for electoral law reforms. Harvard celebrates its graduation with Gees Iay festivities.
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United States Department of Justice
Crystal Palace
London
Raymond Robins
New Hampshire
Gecom
United Commercial Travelers
Columbus
Manitoba
Harvard
Birthdays in Review of Noted Figures
Today marks anniversaries for Robert S. Lovett born in San Jacinto Texas 60 years ago Sir H Rider Haggard born in Norfolk England 64 years ago Jank H Damrosch born Breslau Germany etc Porter Emerson Browne born Beverly Massachusetts 41 Fannie Ward born Louis Massachusetts 45 years ago today
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Robert S. Lovett
Union Pacific Railway
San Jacinto
Tex
Sir H. Rider Haggard
Norfolk
Eng
Jank H. Damrosch
New Yorker Orchestra
Breslau
Germany
Porter Emerson Browne
Beverly
Mass
Fannie Ward
Louis
Harvard Law School marks centennial and Langdell anniversary
Cambridge June 21 Harvard Law School celebrated its centennial and Langdell’s fifty years of service with about 350 graduates. Speakers included Charles E. Hughes Abbott Lawrence Lowell and Henry L. Stimson. Hughes warned that legislation often lacks perspective and democracy risks autocratic drift.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard Law School
Christopher Columbus Langdell
Charles E. Hughes
Abbott Lawrence Lowell
University
Henry L. Stimson
Hughes
Free Commonwealths
Knights of St. John Parade Opens 33rd Convention in Toledo
Five thousand Knights of St. John paraded downtown Toledo on the first day of their thirty third international convention. Supreme President James B. Dugan led the march with a cross formation detachment. Delegations from Detroit Toledo Cleveland Buffalo Cincinnati and Rochester joined the event with moonlight Lake Erie steamer ride to follow and the first business session slated for tomorrow.
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James B. Dugan
Lima
Detroit
Toledo
Cleveland
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Rochester
N. Y
Lake Erie
Rescue of 80 from Arctic icebound steamer Solovei
An icebreaker Sviatogor found the Solovei, taking aboard its 80 crew and passengers after the ship became icebound in the Kara Sea north of Russia. The steamer drifted from Chiga river in January to March, sparking fears of starvation and exposure.
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Christiania
Norway
Arctic
Karaza
Sviatogor
London
Moscow
One Year Ago Today Tragedy Tolls Near Fergus Falls
Nearly 200 people perished in a disaster connected to Fergus Falls as Minnesotans recall the event. The National Assembly voted to sign a peace treaty with reservations, marking a cautious step in post crisis dealings.
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Fergus Falls
Minnie
Yerman National Assembly
California seeks to gate influx of Japanese with diplomacy or exclusion
Governor William D. Stephens urged Secretary Colby to negotiate with Japan or pass a strict exclusion act to curb a rising Japanese population in California. He cites census figures, warns of land control growth, and argues for strong anti alien measures to protect state sovereignty and white population dominance.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
William D. Stephens
Colby
Stephens
Empire of Japan
United States
Board of Control
State of
Lansing
Lynching After Escape From Fiery Death Near Rincon
Philip Gaithers, a Black man, was lynched near Rincon, Georgia after confessing to the murder of 17 year old Anza Jaudon. The Home Guard arrived too late to stop the mob as Gaithers broke free from a chain and a torch was lit. A fusillade followed and the crowd retrieved body parts as souvenirs. one shot hit a bystander. No arrests reported.
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Savannah
Philip Gaithers
Rincon
Anza Jaudon
Gaithers
Stilson
Home Guard
Doctor Who Dressed Wounds of Chicago Bank Robber Arrested
CHICAGO June 21 Dr J A Stevenson and his housekeeper Mrs Jessie Barnes were arrested for being accessories after the fact to the murder of bank customer Richard Rouillard. Police say Stevenson and Barnes dressed wounds of a robber and failed to report the case after Casimir Wysocki confessed involvement in the Dresser Bank raid on June 16.
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Chicago
J. A. Stevenson
Jessie Barnes
Richard Rouillard
Stevenson
Casimir Wysocki
Dresser
Rouillard
Wysocki
Dr. Stevenson
The
Ank
Dowdy Arrested in Kentucky Feud Killings Case
Bill Dowdy, 60, was arrested at Commerce mining camp north of here and handed to Kentucky officers for the 18 year old stabbing and killing of Bill Cross in Albany Kentucky. Authorities say the feud motive sparked the crime.
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Miami
Okla
Bill Cross
Albany
Bill Dowdy
Commerce
Here
Kentucky
Tufts Honors Hoover at Commencement Ceremony
Tufts College in Medford Massachusetts conferred the honorary Doctor of Science on Herbert C Hoover during the June 21 commencement. A total of 227 diplomas were awarded across all departments.
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Medford
Mass
Herbert C. Hoove
Tufts College
Chambers of Commerce to Aid Government Administration
Paris reports the American delegation backs a resolution for national and local Chambers of Commerce to offer non partisan business advice to governments. General Sherrill cites public confidence in administration and cites New York's $4 million war expense program as supporting evidence.
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World’s Chambers of Commerce
Paris
International Congress of the Chamber of Commerce
Charles H. Sherrill
New York
Congress
Chambers of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce and Business and Financial
International Chamber of Commerce
Sherrill
Adjutant General Office
New York State
Bolsheviks Seize Anadyr Trading Post And Loot It
Seattle based Hib bard Swenson Company reports confirmation of the January seizure and looting of its Anadyr Siberia trading post by Bolsheviks led by Mikoff. The cablegram corroborates Roald Amundsen's Maude accounts from Nome explorers. Mikoff had lived in Seattle for two years and sailed from Nome to Anadyr Bay on the Polar Bear.
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Seattle
Wash
Anadyr
Siberia
Mikoff
Hibbard-Swenson Company
Nome
Alaska
Henson
Roald Amundmen
Maude
McGirk
Corbett Bland
Siberian
Hibbard-Swenson
City Planning Committee to Adopt Plans at Chamber Meeting
The United City Planning Committee will meet Thursday at 2 PM at the Chamber of Commerce to adopt definite plans. Cincinnati convention details will guide local work.
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United City Planning Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Cincinnati
Missing Launch Party Reaches Lake Port
A motorboat carrying eleven Detroit residents reached Mt Clemens safely after being driven ashore near Algonac following fears of a Sunday sinking on Lake St Clair. Police boats and planes conducted searches to locate the missing launch and its occupants.
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Lake Port
Detroit
Mich
Lake St. Clair
Mt. Clemens
Algonac
Escape of Bergdoll a Scandal Heard by Jury
A special Federal Grand Jury in Philadelphia was convened to determine who bears responsibility for Grover C. Bergdoll's escape. Bergdoll, a wealthy draft dodger, fled after being allowed to search Maryland for hidden gold, prompting a nationwide manhunt and a public scandal as Judge J Whitaker Thompson described the affair as a blot on the U S government.
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Philadelphia
Grover C. Bergdoll
Bergdoll
St. Jay
N. Y
Maryland
J. Whitaker Thompson
United States
Lawrenceburg Dispatch Notices and Local Purchases June 21
Mrs Lena Squires buys the Joseph Lorenz residence by Center Street Park in Lawrenceburg. Leroy Lommel returns from Western Kentucky trip for Ohio Valley Casket Co. George Samerson and brothers travel from Addoyston to run ferry for George W Terrill. Batesville Lumber and Veneer Co buys three Oregon fir timbers sixty five feet long for a lifting crane at $110 each.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Lena Squires
Joseph Lorenz
Center Street Park
Lorenz
Cincinnati
Leroy Lommel
Western
Kentucky
Ohio Valley Casket Company
Batesville Lumber and Veneer Company
Deaf Mutes Plan Outing and Card Party
The Adult Deaf Mutes Welfare Association will meet tonight at St. Louis Hall Eighth and Walnut at the call of Mrs. C H Neukom to finalize plans for an outing and a city wide card party to be held Thursday after Park.
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Deaf Mutes’ Welfare Association
C. H. Neukom
St. Louis Hall
Eighth and
Walnut Streets
Hardings Nomination Seen as Delegation Driven
The Chicago convention was shaped by big delegations from states like Pennsylvania New York and Washington. Leaders such as Penrose King Warren Wadsworth Muffray Butler and Tulley—along with Hiram Johnson Borah opposition—helped craft the Harding candidacy while Will Hays role remained modest. Washington appears poised to back Harding, seen as invulnerable and receptive to advice.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania
New York
Harding
Penrose
John T. King
Connecticut
Charles B. Warren
Michigan
Wadsworth
Nicholas Muffray Butler
Tulley
Jim Watson
Indiana
Lodge
Massachusetts
Murray Crane
Sammie State
Tobias Hert
Kentucky
Hiram Johnson
Borah
Taft
New Haven
Will Hays
Bitter Enders
Borah- Johnson
Johnson
Herbert Hoover
Hays
William Boyce Thompson
Raymond Robins
Far West
Wood
West
United States
Washington
Former German Empress in Serious Condition at Doorn
The Hague June 21 report says the former Empress is in grave condition and Crown Prince Frederick William has been summoned to her bedside. He departed Wieringen this morning for Doorn while Prince Joachim is already in attendance.
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the Hague
Frederick William
Wieringen
Doorn
Prince Joachim
Norwalk boy electrocuted by broken high tension wire
Norwalk Ohio June 21 Walter Link 11 son of Mrs Louise Link was killed instantly when he touched a broken high tension wire sending 2300 volts through him.
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Norwalk
Walter Link
Louise Link
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