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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text reports confusion over Russian prisoners, machine gun allotments, and labor contributions amid Allied diplomacy. Mentions Poland France Britain and Poland terms and a British ambassador, with garbled names and dates, suggesting a chaotic wartime negotiation scene.
Fragmentary OCR data hints at a 1920s newspaper card linking wartime drama with prohibition ideas. Mentions Cuba, Bahamas, and a broad array of sensational themes, with scattered phrases about romance, blockade, camouflage, and budgets.
In Springdale Aug 19 Governor warned committee of Chicago realty men that if steps are not taken to prevent excessive rents in Chicago property, rent profiteering will be stopped. He said it is in the interest of realty men to curb profits and warned enforcement will follow.
unreadable OCR fragment presents no clear persons organizations places dates or events. no verifiable facts to summarize into a coherent news item.
Armored cruisers were ordered to the Baltic to protect Americans scattered in Poland and nearby regions. Officials and commercial representatives aim to observe and build relations with anti Bolshevik nations and their nationals. The move reflects concern over Bolshevik influence near the Baltic states.
August reports show a weekly car shortage easing slightly with 482,870 cars less than demand, down from the prior week’s gap of about 126,000. The report notes marked improvements in distribution and freight ends, though totals remain well below needs.
In a bold campaign address, Senator Warren G. Harding argues for strong executive leadership and rails against league of nations entanglements. He claims the nation’s unity and heritage were safeguarded in 1919 1920 and urges support from Ohio lawmakers and party colleagues.
In Washington on August 18 the census bureau announced ranking the least populous county in the nation. Data show Gochrace, sex, tied or near the bottom, highlighting the small population figure amid national census results.
The speech outlines plans for widespread reforms in tax, commerce, industry and transportation, plus a broad overhaul of the tax system to remove antiquated methods. It also envisions cooperative education programs, a civics push, and new public administration standards to reduce political influence.
Columbus, Aug 19 Gov James M Cox and Senator Warren G Harding will address a public audience from the stump platform at the Otto state fair in Columbus. Invitations were sent and both presidential candidates reportedly accepted through private secretary Charles N. Morriss.
In Paris a Serbian official says a commission will go to America to arrange repatriation for 800,000 Jugoslavs and over one million immigrants in the United States reportedly wish to return to their homeland.
Fragmentary report shows the American Chamber of Commerce endorsing territorial government for the Philippines under American sovereignty. A board of electors approved a resolution amid unclear figures, with a mention of financial figures and a phantom Genie in Year.
Descriptions depict a clash as Lancashire soldiers pursue a crowd toward castle gates. Shots are fired after a lag in pursuit, an armored car and lorries move through streets, and civilians seek shelter. Irish volunteers urge streets to empty while British troops collect the wounded and government letters are halted.
Fragmentary OCR notes report the end of Gov Hateman Cantu rebellion in Lower California, with references to a provisional government and Mexico’s stance. Names and dates are unclear, but it states the rebellion was quelled and confirmation came from authorities.
Four members of the Peaden and Labor assembly in Hennepin County District Court were found guilty of contempt for violating an injunction against statements about a moving picture theater strike. Each defendant was fined $125 plus costs.
Leavenworth Aug 18 John Mosher a former private in the army of occupation has arrived at the federal prison to begin a 99 year sentence for the killing of Sergt Lester Cull in Germany during an attempted arrest for absence without leave. He arrived with nine other prisoners from Coblenz Germany.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate an auction or sale related to Hog Island, with unclear bidders and a date in August. The garbled text mentions bids, a whipyard, and possible caveats affecting the sale. No clear parties or outcomes are discernible.
Scott Baker chairs efforts with Governor Cox and Marion allies to urge quick ratification before November. Solicitor General and Attorney General cite Supreme Court ruling as precedent for additional state approval. Benator Harding aides, praising women's decisive role in securing constitutional amendments.
In the commons Premier Lloyd George stated willingness to discuss any Thied opinion proposals for settlement with three conditions. First, northern Ulster capitals must be treated separately. Second, no sale of any part of Ireland from the United Kingdom. Third, no measure compromising the security or safety of the Islands in war.
In South Bend on August 20, Lenadara of the Republican party raised a $15,000 campaign fund to buy a government underhold. Governor Tomes M. Cox, a Democrat, denounces the move as selfish and aimed at emasculating the federal reserve act returning power to Wall Street and using federal troops to settle strikes.
The North Carolina House rejected the women suffrage amendment by 71 to 41. The Senate had already voted to hasten consideration, but with the House’s defeat the ratification fight stalls until the Legislature convenes again in January.
A Danube gun boat halted a barge outside Vienna carrying machine guns and ammunition. The war material, said to have originated in Bavaria and headed to Romania, was intended for shipment to Gen. Aron Wrangel's forces in the campaign.
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An advertisement extols Eatonic as a remedy for heat weariness and poor appetite in hot weather. It claims the tablet boosts energy, cools mouth and stomach, and restores pep, advising a tablet before meals and another after. The text urges buying a box from druggists at a trifling cost and asserts lasting relief after a few days.
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