Widow Harding Leaves White House for Marion Visit
Mrs. Florence Kling Harding quietly departed the White House on a rainy night, bound for Friendship near Washington before heading to Marion. Accompanied by Mrs. Coolidge and aides, she moved past reporters and entered an automobile for the departure, signaling the end of her official tenure at the executive mansion.
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Florence Kling Harding
White House
Executive Mansion
United States
Secret Service
Tate
Harding
Orn M. Butlinger
Newaboy
Marion Star
Mra
Eight Reds Die in Ruhr Clashes at Altdorf
Eight communists were killed and fifty wounded in an encounter with police at Altdorf seven miles north of Aix la Chapelle. The disorders continued and 200 civilians were sworn in to reinforce security police. Fifteen civilians wounded in Monday’s disorders have died, raising fatalities to twenty-five.
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Ruhr
Aix la Chapelle
Germany
Altdorf
Communists seize towns in Germany as riots rage
Berlin reports that Detten in Essen area was stormed by Communists who disarmed police and took control. Militias answered the appeal for aid but suffered casualties. Across Germany riots continue with many wounded in the day’s fighting.
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Germany
Berlin
Dettelin
Essen
France Has Deadliest Plane Yet Developed
Paris August 18 tests at Vulu Coublay field of a 1600 horsepower war plane reject torpedoes weighing 700 kilograms. Described as the deadliest engine yet developed for army or navy aviation, to enter quantity production. The torpedo plane makes dreadnaughts seem useless.
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France
Paris
Vulu Coublay-field
Army of Navy
Fort MacArthur Fire Threatened Barracks and Homes
A large blaze swept through Fort MacArthur structures near Aug 18, endangering enlisted personnel and families. The fire damaged barracks and officers’ homes, with property losses estimated around $1,000,000. The incident involved multiple units guarding a petroleum cont int and prompted emergency response.
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Pennis
United States
Dre
Cal
General’ Petroleum
Fort MacArthur
Typhoon Sinks British Submarine Near Hongkong
A catastrophic typhoon near Hongkong sinks a British submarine and causes extensive property damage. The scene features Allied actions, wrecks, and chaotic weather disrupting military and civilian efforts.
Coal Strike Halted By US Commission Agreement
The United States coal commission helped break the deadlock between miners and operators over anthracite. Miners offered to drop demand for union dues check off if operators ended their fuel and explosive account collections by the same method. Operators then agreed to accept the miners demands in full, paving the way to resume wage talks without halting production. Both sides indicated the remaining issues could be settled without a strike.
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New York
United States Coal Commission
Oficiala
Miners’ Union
The
Coal Commission
Waton
Seven Dead in Utah Floods and Million Dollar Loss
Cloudbursts hit northern Utah towns and farm communities causing seven deaths, numerous injuries, and over a million dollars in property damage. Dozens missing as swollen streams recede. Gov. Munhy orders National Guard standby for potential flood duties.
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Utah
Salt Lake City
Charles Munhey
National Guard
Secretary Hughes Seeks Bergdoll Return from Germany
In Cincinnati on August 16 the United States government pledges full effort to secure the release of Lidut Wooven Griffis of Hamilton from German prison and to bring draft evader Grover Cleveland Bergdoll back to America. A telegraph from Secretary Hughes to Raymond A. Lasanee of the Disabled American Veterans notes the strong push.
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Grover C. Bergdoll
Cincinnati
United States
Lidut
Wooven Griffis
Hamilton
Germany
Grover Claveland Bergdoll
America
Hia
Charles ©. Hughes
Raymond A. Lasanee
Negro Bank Ownership Highlighted by Wright Speech
In Hot Springs on August 17, T. W. Wright, a Philadelphia negro banker, claimed seventy banks in the United States are owned by Black individuals and used by him to show Black managerial capacity in finance during a National Negro Business League session. He urged equal presence in commerce. Japan protests China wireless connection to American firm and plans five stations, continuing tension.
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U. S
Ark
United States
Tt. W. Wright
Philadelphia
National Negro Business League
Submarine N-8 Crashes With Tanker Minrod Near New London
Aug 18 a submarine N-8 collided with the tanker Minrod of the Green Meet company near New London. The Navy Department reports damage to the sub and to the Minrod, with the incident under investigation.
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Wyaalington
N-8
Minrod
Green Meet Company
New London
Gann
Treaty 5 5 3 in effect after final ratifications
Final ratifications exchanged in the State Department in Washington mark the 5 5 3 naval armament pact taking effect. The four power pacific treaty and Anglo Japanese alliance are addressed with a system of equalized naval limits among the major powers. France and Italy keep their armament rates. the United States, Great Britain, and Japan follow the 5 5 3 ratios.
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State Department
Washington
France
Laggard
United States
Japan
Britain
Great Britain
Frence
Italy
America
Ku Klux to Run Valparaiso University in Indiana
Tadianapolis Ind Aug 16 Negotiations have been completed for taking over Valparaiso University located at Valparaiso Ind by the Ku Klux Klan organization announced by Milton Strode editor of the Klan affiliated publication The News Crass The university will be renamed the National University Elred said
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Tadianapolis
Ind
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso
Ku Kins Klan
Milton Btrod
Mery Crass
Oullets
Klan
The
National University
Elred
Drys Round Up Nearly Forty Savannah Citizens
In Savannah on April 16 nearly forty citizens were arrested in a broad roundup of alleged liquor law violators. The sweep targeted common bootlegging and conspiracy to violate national prohibition, drawing in several prominent local figures including a banker, a lawyer, and several merchants.
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Georgia City
Savvannah
Atte
Savannah
Klansmen Attacked by Crowd in Steubenville Street Incident
A mob in Steubenville Ohio and nearby West Virginia counties attacked Klansmen on a Wednesday night. Several hundred Klansmen were assaulted as vehicles were dragged from and overturned. Occupants were beaten and abused amid the unrest.
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Steubenville
Gompers Defies U. S. Injunction Before Arrest
Cucato August 17. Samuel Gompers president of the AFL publicly defied Judge George A. Carpenter over the injunction against members of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. He said he would act at the first opportunity to violate the injunction personally.
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Gompers
U. S
Suittel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
United States
George A. Carpenter
International Ladies’ Gayment ‘Workers’ Union
Deel
Aurest
General Allen Seeks US Plan To Untangle Ruhr
Williamstown reports Gen Henry T Allen says the State Department has a plan he proposed for American intervention in the Ruhr reparations tangle. Chicago’s Dickson adds Saar region evidence of prosperity with Germans holding large sums of francs amid the recent upheaval.
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U. S
Ruhr
Williamstown
Mags
Henry T. Allen
Germany
State Department
Tta
Saar
Chicagoan
Paris
D. Wo FL Dickson
Chicago
Ue Sane Bakin
Irish engagement raid targets Wicklow delegate home
In Belfast Aug 17 a British army raid hit the Wicklow residence of Nobert Bripon, a delegate to the Idaho republic and signer of the Frog Stile treaty. Bripon’s opposition to the treaty was noted. Harton was absent at the time.
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Inieh
New Baid
Belfast
Tree State Troupe
Wicklow
Nobert Bripon
Idah Republic
Hater
Harton
U S Market Report Fruits Vegetables and Grains
Market notes for week ending August 18 cover fruit and vegetable prices in Georgia and the Carolinas, midwestern and southern cash grain quotes, hay and bran values in Chicago and Minneapolis, live cattle and hog bids in Chicago, and dairy products including butter and cheese prices in Chicago markets. Notable items include watermelons at 22-30 per cwt or per car, early corn and wheat quotes across central states, and dairy prices around 3.48 per lb for butter and 24-44 cents for cheese varieties.
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Georgia
North
South Carolina
Tom Watson
Miasnori
Mary Mindo
Virginia
Eterta
Arkansas
Elbertas
Irteiy
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Kansas
Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Prairie
Neapolis
St. Louia
St.as
Sligo
Town
Kansan
North Dakota
Acorn
Chicago
Marieta
Germany Pleads For American Help From Europe Spirit Lows
Dr Paul Loebe, president of the German government, urges Americans to assist Europe as its spirits sag during the war. He emphasizes the need for U S aid to sustain Europe in the face of widespread hardship and the ongoing conflict.
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Paul Loebe
Germirt Tetehge Mig
Europe
Mueily and
Meahiliy
United Stites
Aierien
Uae
Slemp Named Secretary to Coolidge Administration
Virginia figure C B Slemp is appointed secretary to the president by President Coolidge. Slemp, a longtime Republican leader from Virginia, is noted for his prior service in Congress and influence in national politics. The report highlights his business background and prior public roles.
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Virginia
Coolidge
Washington
Bascom
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Goulidge
Dridant
Mir
Shan
VMKT
Geddes May Not Return as Envoy to U S Health
Geddes likely not returning to America as envoy amid health concerns. Reports say Sir Auckland Geddes seeks eye treatment near London and his overall condition is described as poor. The article notes his absence from official duties and unclear future in U S relations.
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Geddes
U. S
Jamson
Sir Auckland Geddes
America
Japan
London
Coolidge's son hits target at Fort Devens camp drill
John Coolidge son of President Coolidge demonstrates marksmanship at Camp Devens Massachusetts on August 18. He scores 4 of 60 shots in a target practice drill amid a field event setting.
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Coollidge
Camp Devens
Mass
John Coolidge
President Coolidge
Targat
Iowa State News Highlights From 1920s Reports
Iowa farmers report oats yields from forty to seventy bushels acre in Hamilton county while corn condition remains good. Two thousand Hereford cattle will be auctioned near Tiner in November. A readers’ roundup notes attendance in Dough township and widespread lighting for mail routes. Cedar Rapids to lead a larger Rock Island division after Sept 1 and the state fair draws hundreds of carloads.
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Toses
Aouk
Tiner
Andy
Dough
Plaza Department of Agriculture
Towa City
Thanea
United States Mall
Cedar Rapila
Rock Island
Plund
United Stas
Towa Alate Fair
Farma
Iowa
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Lloyd George
England
Uoon
Dea Mc
Drake University
Amine AL Observatory
Des Moines
Lorimer
Woman Credits Lydia E Pinkham in Bay City Case
A Bay City woman recounts severe postnatal illness and back pain eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She urges others with female weaknesses to request The Today Pinkham Medicine Co. booklet for private information on ailments peculiar to women.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Nea
Porluszny
High Street
Bay City
Michigan
Sam
Today
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Massachusetts
Lydia B
Pinkham
Poe
Sense of Proportion in Art and Scholarship
The text argues that true mastery comes from sense of proportion guiding observation. A great artist or scholar sees more by prioritizing purpose over mere detail, using knowledge toward meaningful aims rather than fragmentary accuracy. It contrasts unfocused drudgery with deliberate, purposeful study.
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Grant Urdat
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