George Washington Makes First U.S. Mail Service Voyage
The U S S George Washington Sailor vessel departed Hoboken New Jersey for Plymouth and Cherbourg on its inaugural U S mail service voyage Two hundred American Legion members traveled aboard while the ship previously belonged to the North German Lloyd line The same ship carried President Wilson to the Paris Peace Conference and was refitted to provide luxurious accommodations for the president and his party
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French Paper Forecasts Russian Economic Plot Unfolding
Paris Aug 6 The Matin reports a British German plot to seize Russia’s trade and concessions after Premier Shand’s pledge to aid Russia. The plan envisions Krassin leading a liberal government, exile land grants in British colonies, and a three zone division of Russia with Soviet leadership moved to Vienna or Prague.
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Upper Silesian
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France
Attelis Pinched as a Speculator at Polo Grounds
New York August 8 police say Joseph Weller alias Abe Attel former featherweight champion tied to a baseball scandal attempted entry at Polo Grounds. He wore a handkerchief over his face, was refused admission, then sold his ticket and was arrested for ticket speculation and bailed out at West 135th Street station.
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Two Killed in Church Fight Near Rocky Mount
In Talladega Alabama on Sunday near Rocky Mount church in the mountains about 17 miles east, Sim and Shal Hammons were killed and Ellis Hammons was wounded, shot twice in the abdomen by Uriah Jones. Jones surrendered to a deputy sheriff upon arriving in town.
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Two Die In Revolver Duel In Kentucky Village
Whitesburg Ky Aug 8 Sam J Wright a policeman and Alvin Gentley both of Neon died in a revolver duel on the village streets yesterday afternoon after a quarrel over primary election results. The men drew pistols and both fell after firing, dying shortly afterward.
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Alvin Gentley
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Indiana census shows state population by race and schooling
Washington August six Indiana population data from the census bureau lists 91.1 percent native white and 5.1 percent foreign born white with 2.8 percent negro. White population totals 2,849,071. 80,810 are negro. Illiterates include 5,463 in Indianapolis and 1,978 in South Bend. End of 1920 age 7 to 13 schooling 94.9 percent.
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Cor Wreckt Love Triangle Gag Ends In Wreck
Comic strip dialogue features Cor Wreckt asking about love triangle endings and Al Bert replying that most end in a wreck, a pun on their names and a tidy punchline for readers.
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Phil Bert
How 13 Reduce Varicose Veins
Despondent readers are told Moone's Emerald Oil cures varicose veins. A two ounce bottle is applied at home and said to reduce swollen veins to normal, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Sample offered for 15 cents followed by refund policy.
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