Tennessee ratifies federal suffrage amendment report
Governor A H Roberts certified Tennessee’s ratification to Washington after state rulings cleared the way. Alabama-based deadlock and quorum breaks stalled action, with leaders urging a referendum and county-wide meetings to express suffrage sentiments.
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Vetted Press
Nashville
Tenn
A. H. Roberts
Department of State
Washington
Tennessee
Senate
Roberts
Miller
Thompson
Secretary of State
State Supreme Court
Lansden
Auewdt
Alabama
House of Representatives
Frank M. Thompson
Meeatar
Ala
Tepnessee
Neshville
Local Star Wins Match at Park Country Event
A sprawling card of results lists local star performances across multiple venues. Notable figures include Peng achieving a 16th anneal championship, with other top placers and city names like LaGrange and Chicago appearing in the standings.
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Park Country
Eames
Cate
Tye
LaGrange
Giewenser
Meter Jones
Sears Gordimer
Glee
Dengis
Evanccer
Ortra
Lee Fens
Gieraoe
Lee
Court Acts Upon Fares Auto Tags Raise City Vehicle Warnings
A local court records new auto tag enforcement amid traffic and parking concerns. Chief of Police Riddell notes slips on steering wheels warn owners of violations, with fines possible on a second offense. Owners must display tags on cars to avoid penalties. department plans to widen use and inform residents.
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Lerai
Riddell
Olen
Polic
Oficisis
Gas tablets and wires spell risky supply chain blur
Fragmented notes describe gas related tablets and wires with scattered phrases about a firm, a career, and a probable disaster or seizure. Names, dates, and places are obscured, leaving a murky outline of events, possible measures, and actions by unidentified parties.
Auto numbers running high in this state
Auto numbers rise sharply this year as residents report increased registrations and interest grows in licensing, with many eager buyers and more vehicles on the road. Officials note record demand and anticipate continued growth through the season.
Nelson Benner Leaves After Visit at V A GHG Gem
Dellalhee residents report Nelson Benner departed after a visit to the V A GHG Gem venue. The event notes include plans for winter stay and references to Cobusabns and Cisto. A Kiss Dance is scheduled Wednesday Night at Electric Park.
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Dellalhee
Beemer
Cobusabns
Palmer Promises Nationwide Profiteering Investigation
Chicago August 24 A nationwide probe into profiteering has been ordered by Attorney General Palmer. Charles F. Cisne, attorney for the Chicago district, says the Department of Justice already has gathering data on profiteers. Palmer directs every U S attorney to pursue the inquiry based on weeks of incoming information.
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Hs Uniestres
Chicago
Profteervice
Thas Bhen
Ger Lerral Palmer
Jonent Tere Toder
Charles F. Cisne
Steves
Chiesce
Clyne
Department of Justice
Palmer
Counan
Labor Day Decorations Plan for Lincoln Highway
The decorating committee for the Labor Day celebration appeals to city merchants to trim show windows and storefronts along the Lincoln Highway from First to Seventh streets. Plans include street work funded by the committee, with prizes for race winners and best decorated flags. Further notices promise more exciting incentives and committee updates within the next day or two.
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Lincoln Highway
Seventh Street
Runaway Lad Is Sent Back to Home Folks
Joe Roswell a nine year old colored lad taken from two circuses here yesterday morning remains in police custody. His mother in Chicago says the family troubles have led to his flight. He told reporters he spent first week with Ringling brothers in Grant Park and picked up pop bottles. He claimed his only meals last week were peanuts and pop. A return to Chicago will await word from his mother.
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Joe Roswell
Circus
Chicago
Joe
Ringling
Grant Park
Derailment Delays Trains in Local Yards Overnight
A derailment in DeKalboards North Western yards around 11 PM caused major delays. Several trains were held for hours as crews worked to clear tracks and restore service. One freight car pulled two drawbars in an attempt to clear a Westbound at 9:05, adding to the disruption.
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North
Passengeer
Half Witted Dekalite Bright Job Causes Chronicle Fumble
A prank by an unidentified youth led The Chronicle to announce an infant for Mr and Mrs Sullivan, a couple recently married, before confirming the story. The error caused embarrassment to the paper and distress to the Sullivan family. editors vow to reveal the culprit and improve fact checking.
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The
Chronicle
Aghur Sullivan
Redmond to Resume Taxi Service This September
Redmond announces taxi operation will restart on September 1. Six inquire about service, with cars overhauled for the return. T. Redmond says summer work completed and the fleet ready, with an upcoming Chronicle notice for official confirmation.
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Eginning
Jme Redmond
T. Redmond
Redmond
Weiech
the Chronicle
Negotiations Begin Over Surrender of Bandit Zamora
August 24 reports say Mexican government representatives fly to Jalisco to negotiate the surrender of bandit Pedro Zamora. Zamora and his revolutionist allies had telegraphed General Huerta signaling willingness to surrender. Electric Park invites readers to attend a Kiss Dance on Wednesday night.
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Mexico
Jalisco
Pedro Zamora
Zamora
de Is Huerta
Cox Faces An Inquiry In Campaign Funds Probe
Marion Ohio August 24 United Press Harding supporters and movie figures visit the candidate on the front porch as he plans a statewide speaking tour and pledges to cooperate with campaign finance inquiries. Chicago hearing on party funds begins next Monday with officials saying no candidates will be subpoenaed. Across the country governors Cox and party leaders discuss allegations of a large fundraising effort behind the campaigns.
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United Press
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Harding Coolge Theatrical League
Charles J . Hughes
Marionshio
Aus
America
Warren G. Hardine
New York
Hardiness
Cnanecess
National Senate
Senerslis
Todty
Republican National
Chicago
Senate
Kenyon
Cox
Daw
N. Y
Fred W_ Upham
Upham
Ilinois
James M. Cox
Senate Committee On
S. D. Neff
Republican Congressional Committee
Payton
Pittsboro
Wil Hays
Republican National Committee
Governor Cox
Senate Committee
De Kalb Urges Sterling for High Office in Illinois
Fred E. Sterling of Rockford seeks the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. He touts $604,733.57 in interest earned for the state treasury in 16 months, a record praised by supporters. Sterling, elected state treasurer by a large margin, is seen as a strong vote getter for the party ticket. He edits the Rockford Register Gazette and previously led the state Republican committee in 1916.
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Fred E. Sterling
Rockford
Repubican
Jook
Sterling
Sterfine
Republican State Committee
Ilinois
Sterline
Plan to save streetcar lines urged by federal report
Washington August 24 a plan called service at cost was urged to avert bankruptcy for many street car lines. The federal electric company report sent to President Wilson says fares would reflect actual operating costs plus a six percent return to stockholders and often includes close supervision. If it fails public ownership may be the next step.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Federal Electric Company
Wilson
Canadian
Rest room sidewalk relaid on North Third Street
Workmen removed a sidewalk in front of the city rest room and will replace it with level cement. Two or three large blocks were taken out this morning to improve access and street appearance. Chronicle want ads long results.
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North Third
The Road to Divorce and Slippery Slickers at Star Tonight
Star Tonight presents Mary MacLaren in The Road to Divorce a sincere human drama set in a homely atmosphere. Snub Pollard delivers laughs in Slippery Slickers while the International News segment rounds out the program with current features.
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Mary MacLaren
Snub Pollard
Redis Lose One Third World War News Summary
Berlin reports Bielstok recaptured from Russians. Paris notes eight Bolshevik divisions annihilated, four and 14th armies still resist. Lucerne cites Britain and Italy demanding armistice terms modification, withdrawal of coercive clauses, and direct negotiations on Fiume. London dispatches claim Bolshevik defeat and ejection from Polish territory by week’s end. 120,000 Poles faced 180,000 Reds, with many prisoners. Wrangel’s forces advance in Crimea and Dnieper region. 16,440 Bolshevik prisoners reported. Balfour demands replies on armistice terms by Friday.
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Lucerne
Switzerland
Great Britain
Italy
Lloyd George
Gioliotti
London
England
Poland
East Prussia
Warsaw
Haller
Lomze
Coxesen
Ienzig
Wrangel
Crimea
Dneiper
Black Sea
Kuban
Arthur Balfour
Lacerne
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Bulletin
Prernor
Perry Fisk
Mrs. Harwood
Ork Park Club
Rae Perce Fisk
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Peer
Mart Corman
Chi
Cuceandts
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Etecticuns
Ter
Sareyer Busideng Aed
Sree Thas Trageee
Cement Sinner
Leyence
Cee Tate
Seescot Gsts
Nelson Benner
Electric Park
Kohler Die and Specialty Co
REDS
Berlin
Germany
Bielstok
Grodno
Sulletin
Paris
France
Lomza
Fiume
Jugo Slavia
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