ONE MAN KILLED IN NIGHT'S RIOTS IN WASHINGTON DC
Washington DC July 23 major casualties in last night's clashes between whites and negroes consisted of one white man killed and another fatally wounded while on duty in a defense guard. Several others were injured by blows fists clubs stones and knives but were not expected to die. The slain guard was Is vinger and the seriously wounded was Benjamin Belmont both on duty in one of the black districts when shot by a Negro.
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Washington
D. C
Isvinger
Ual
Benjamin Belmont
Defense Guards
District Boards Fix Salaries of Teachers
County boards set next year salaries for elementary teachers, noting they are above some counties but still modest given the era. Vacancies remain in several districts including four principal posts and many one room school positions. Superintendent Leach invites applications and offers to advise teachers. Booths Creek hires by trustees. Further details and board member names are listed, with a continuation on page eight.
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Boards of Education
Heconer
W. &. Beach
Booths Creek
Boards of Nation
Uhe
Leach
Taylor County
German radicals kill each other at meeting in Berlin
Ten people were shot during the break up of a Majority Socialist meeting by Communists and Spartacans in Berlin. Those at the meeting in the Trades Union Building tried to lynch the shooter, but hospital helpers inside the building saved him.
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Berlin
A. P
Trades Union
Bolsheviki Propose Peace to Rumaniad
A Bolsheviki delegation arrived in Kishinev and sent a wireless dispatch offering peace to the commander of the Rumanian Dniester troops on behalf of Nikolai Lenin and the Bolshevik government.
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Bolsheviki
London
Kishinev
Nikolai Lenine
Reslin
Secretary Daniels Seeks Radio Message Legislation
Secretary Daniels urged Congress to authorize the Navy Department to handle commercial radio messages saying the business world faces intolerable conditions due to inadequate international systems. He spoke in Washington on July 23, noting the need for regulatory change as Fair tonight and Thursday bring changes in temperature.
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Washington, PD
Daniels
Congress
Navy Department
Drastic liquor measure passes House by large majority
Washington July 23 the House approved a sweeping wartime prohibition enforcement bill and a constitutional amendment by about three to one voting 870 to 100. It restricts alcohol traffic with heavy penalties and allows personal use liquor not reported, while internal revenue warrants for search and seizure are implied. House members split along party lines and Prohibitionists rallied in support as the session closed with no major vote changes.
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Washington
D. C
Internal Revenue
Iges
West Virginia
Kowers
Reed
Woodyard
Neely
Goodykoomta Rehels
Representative Fisted
New York
Rich bank roll tied to Wheeling deaths in Bucyrus case
Frank Mahood of Benwood and Leonard Geothline of Benwood were injured in a blast at Bucyrus Ohio. A $150000 bank account linked to Wheeling was found by Marshall county sheriff. Loot totaling $23000, some from Ohio banks, was found in the shed where the blast occurred. Federal and state charges have been filed against Geothline.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Frank Mahood
Benwood
Bucyrus
Ohio
Leonard Geothline
Fred Clayton
Marshall County
Mahood
Geothline
Farmers Pray for Rain to Save Crops in Allentown
Allentown Pa July 23 farmers at the upper end of the country held public prayer for rain on July 1 to save crops from a prolonged drought. The same farmers earlier prayed for rain to stop, fearing they would be drowned out. One farmer declined to participate saying the Lord should run His own business.
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Allentown
Forest Fire Surge Threatens Montana Idaho Towns
In Northern Idaho and Western Montana fires rage with 3000 workers soon mobilized as a protective force. Thompson Falls and four other towns near St Regis face danger as flames run within a mile of key areas while Congress is urged to grant 500000 to fight fires across Montana Idaho and Washington.
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Spokane
Forest’ Service
Fimher Protective Association
Idaho
Montana
Pigmpson Falls
St. Regis
Henderson
Par St. Regis
Maiden
Thompson III
Forest & Employes
Baker
Thompson Falls
Maly
Taft Suggests Monroe Doctrine Reservation in Treaty
Former President Taft urges reservations to the peace treaty centering on the Monroe Doctrine and Article 10 to avert full British dominance. He writes to William Hays and may align with opponents if a balanced reservation can be made, signaling possible ratification with limited opposition.
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Washington, D. C
William H. Taft
William H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Taft
League of Nations
Judge Taft
United States
Europe
Senate
Jiniters
Taf
Great Britain
Wilson
Clemenceau Holds Power After Confident Cabinet Vote
Paris July 23 Premier Clemenceau strengthened his grip after a cabinet vote of confidence. The final tally on the government declaration of policy showed 289 to 176 in favor, a 113 vote majority. an earlier demand for priority on Chaumet’s resolution on high cost of living produced 272 to 181, leaving Clemenceau with a larger aftershow of support. A separate post office incident reports a thief took a $90 pocketbook and a registration card.
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Paris
Havas
Clemenceau
Chamber of Deputies
Simyan
Chaumet
M. Chaumet
Mexican outrages, naval robberies deepen U S tensions
Washington reports daily outrages by Mexican bandits against American citizens near Fresnillo and Tampico, with the State Department ordering an investigation and awaiting a circular from the Department of Industry and Commerce on oil well permits. American consular reports note air bombing of troops near Jimenez and Patral, with casualties unknown. 250 Villa followers surrender near Casas Grandes, one man killed, two wounded, 15 captured, as a passenger train resumes service to Chihuahua City.
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Washington
Lawrence L. Shipley
Fresnillo
Mexico
State Department
Shipley
Yerington
Nev
Tampico
Puerto Lobos
Atlantic Refining Company
Republic
Department of Industry and Commerce
Carranza
EL Paso
Tex
Americana
Chihuahua
Geot
Pablo Queroga
Villa
Jimenez
Patral
Juarez
Dow
Jesus Saldanna
Casas Grandes
Porcayo
Chihuahua City
Coldiere
Pennsylvania Governor Vetoes Beer Legalization Bill
Governor Sproul vetoed a bill to legalize beer with an 8 per cent or 2-4 per cent alcohol content as Harrisburg reports the veto on July 23. The action ends the measure to permit such beer and reflects state policy at the time.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Sproul
Minstrel Geo Primrose Dies in San Diego at 66
Geo H Primrose famed minstrel died in San Diego today after a month long illness. Born in London Ontario he was 66 years old. A widow and a brother survive him in the city.
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San Diego
Cal
Geo. H. Primrose
London
Ontario
Prohibition Bill Provisions Passed by House Summary
Washington July 28 The House passed a prohibition bill tightening liquor controls after January 26 1920 requiring reporting of possession by authorized individuals. From February 1 1920 possession except as allowed will imply sale or violation. Private dwelling use remains legal with burden on the possessor to prove lawful acquisition. Strong penalties set for first and subsequent offenses. Liquor advertising banned and enforcement empowered.
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Washington, D. C
House
Commissioners of Internal Revenue
Mooney Report Made Public Details Eighth Justice Inquiry
James J. Mooney did not receive full justice in his San Francisco trial over the Preparedness Day bombing, according to John D. Densmore, former DOJ special agent. The November 1, 1918, report was submitted to the House today in response to a resolution.
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Washington, D. C
James J. Mooney
San Francisco
John D. Densmore
Department of Justice
House
Legion Post Named for Local Soldier Roy Parrish
Clarksburg West Virginia July 23 A year has passed since Lieutenant Roy Parrish of this city was killed at Château Thierry. Last night the local post of the American Legion was formed and named in his honor. The new organization begins with over fifty members and expects growth in coming weeks.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Roy Parrish
Chauteau ‘Thierry
American Legion
Explosives Stolen From Mine Spark Case in Flemington
Officer Charles R. Lilly was summoned to Flemington to arrest two men charged with stealing explosives from local mines. The dynamite was found in the suspects possession as they claimed they bought it from another party who had stolen it. No arrest was made as the issue is being settled with the coal company. Lilly also found a barrel of fifty-two gallons of pick handle whiskey in an old shanty and poured it out since no owner could be located.
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Charles R. Lilly
Flemington
Wesleyan Professor Named for Rural Leadership Chair
Aaron H. Ratking a Baldwin Wallace and Garrett Biblical Institute graduate has been chosen to head the new Chair of Rural Leadership at West Virginia Wesleyan College Batking. The Ohio Conference Methodist Episcopal Church leaders selected him as an instructor on rural leadership.
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Buckhannon
W. Va
Aaron H. Ratking
Ohio Conference
The
Methodial Episcopal Church
Baldwin-Wallace College
Berea
Garret Biblical Institute
Evanston
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Batking
The Dirigible Disaster Sparks Inquest Theories
Chicago July 22 An inquest into the dirigible Machine fire that killed 12 and injured 28 heard four theories on ignition. Pilot John Boettner suggested spontaneous combustion while prosecution eyes possible criminal negligence. State and federal officials prepared to act as the coroner's inquiry opened amid denials of responsibility by Boettner and company officials.
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Chicago
CoroneWa
John Boettner
Doettner
Young
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