Veterans Join Davenport Battery to Form Iowa National Guard
Davenport Iowa July 16 Veterans from World War I show strong interest in military service enlisting in the national guard Battery B Miret lowa Viet artillery has been recruited and mustered into federal service with four officers and 120 enlisted men Officers all served in the recent conflict and two were overseas Among the enlisted 27 percent had prior military service and 23 percent served in France Davenport plans a second artillery unit and aims for battalion headquarters
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Davenport
Rane
National Guard
Dav
Igort
Miret Lowa Viet Artillery
France
Tavenport
Women in Europe Doing Great Work
Mrs Vernon Kellogg a relief worker recounts the reconstruction effort in central Europe after World War II. She praises Polish and other nations' women for leading trade schools and rebuilding schools and industries while enduring hardship. She notes strong women across Poland, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, Serbia, Austria and Hungary keeping national spirit alive and engaging in business and social work.
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Woohtington
United News
Wenore
Central Europe
Vernon Kelley
Nellore
Hoover Commission
Belgium
Kellogg
Poland
Kei- Ingesto
Jugo-Slavia
Czecho-Slovakia
Serbia
Austria
Hungary
Voucom
Warsaw
Pucelan
Mra
Kellogg Gail
Amelio Capitaliata
Kollogh
Powiatlitle Gomme
Budapest
Beleride
Lanabe
Omahan plans all metal monoplane flight to Alaska
C N Diets, a wealthy Omaha lumber dealer, plans to fly from Omaha to Alaska in an all metal monoplane leaving July 22. Herbert J Smith, director of operations at the federal air mail station, will pilot the craft and proceed as far as Dome Lake Wyoming if weather permits.
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Omaha
Neb
C. N. Diets
Pittman Freed on Murder Charge acquittal in Piligan case
Pyonme Cal July 16 Marion Piligan were acquitted of the murder of Andrew Nicholson amid a disputed home shooting. The jury deliberated for under a thousand. Millman's defense hinged on claimed family distress and absence of the husband. Piligan testified while Pillman did not testify. the shooting occurred at the Piliamp home while the husband was not present.
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Pyonme
Cal
Marion & Piligan
Andrew Nicholson
Millman
Nichol
Piliamp
Pillman
Pia
Pellagra Puzzle Lingers Despite Diet Theories
A Providence Journal reader explains Pellagra remains unsolved as nutrition shifts in Europe and Italy show no pellagra despite scarcity. Dr Seale Harris notes meals rich in meat and dairy may not prevent pellagra, while war-torn regions with cornmeal diets did not spark new outbreaks. The piece compares Italian and Austro-Hungarian diets and cites minimal Pellagra rejection in a 6,000,000 army draft.
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Seale Harris
Birmingham
Europe
Italy
Rome
Ralsing
Coryea
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Run-up Wedding Custom Once Practiced in Southern Mississippian Society
A late 19th or early 20th century description details a "run-up" wedding once common among well-to-do southern Mississippians. The groom selected riders from his circle to precede him as outriders, culminating in a dramatic approach to the bride’s home followed by a herald’s horn and a ceremonial gathering.
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America
Milasiswipe
Republicans adjust to Cox nomination shift in 1920 race
The article notes Republicans did not expect Governor Cox to secure the nomination and must alter their strategy. It cites warnings from within their ranks about a formidable Cox Rooseve lt ticket and cites editorials from the New York Times and Chicago Tribune reflecting concern over the Cox candidacy and its impact on the party’s national unity.
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Cox
Ohio
The
New York Tribune
Kenn Tur Harding
Oadere
Wasington Cor
Fair Play For Mr. Wilson
A New York Times letter urges fair treatment for President Wilson as his eight months left in office unfold. The writer contends opponents should end brutal attacks and show decency toward the ailing leader while recognizing that his work nears completion.
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Wilson
United States
Creel
America
Bryan and Butler at the San Francisco Chicago factions
The passage contrasts Mr. Bryan's San Francisco convention performances with Ben Butler at Chicago. It attacks Alberg as a Massachusetts Democrat turned Republican and bushwhacker who attempted to bolt the party, faced committee defeat, and sought a third party split to defeat Grover Cleveland.
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Bryan
Butler
New York
Mr. Bryan
San Francico
Ben Butler
Chicago
Isak
Alberg
Range
Massachusetts
Ais
Grover Cleveland
Hitler
Mr Harding and Nationality Debate in 1919 Press
The Springfield Republican critiques Mr Harding and the League of Nations arguing that joining would threaten national sovereignty. It notes Britain France and neutrals already loosened nationality, while urging cautious stance against surrendering national identity.
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Mr. Harding
Mion
Springfield Republican
Harding
Mr Harding
League of Natons
Great Britain
France
Soath
Molland
Sweden
Norway
Jo Wing Wie
League of Nations
Borah
Liram Johnson
America
Tate
Unclear Read of Land Holdings Across British Isles
Fragmented notes describe shifting land ownership in Great Huntgin and neighboring regions. Heavy taxation drives dispossession of large estates, with buyers competing to acquire vast acres while original owners seek to retain holdings through various tactics.
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North China Standard
Rugsiah Landhelder
Great
Boglod
Belioh of
Aiowll Landivaks Ia
Martial law imposed in Galveston amid longshoremen strike
Governor Hobby via General Wolters suspended Galveston police, detectives, and city judiciary as civil officers to enforce order during the longshoremen strike. The action follows a conference with state troops and a legal ruling affirming the governor’s martial law power in the strike zone.
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Aulveston
Tes
Interasta
Rig
Wolters
Corporation Court
Austin
Tex
Galveston
Hobby
Calveston
Attorney General's Office
Uia
Straw votes show Cox with large lead in industrial centers
Early straw votes from Akron Marion and Canton were telephoned to Governor Cox on Thursday. They indicate a large Democratic nominee lead.
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Columbus
Akron
Marion
Canton
Cox
Hanson to Testify in Lloyd Trial in Chicago
On Friday in Chicago July 16 Hanson will testify in the conspiracy trial of William Bross Lloyd and other Communist Labor Party members. He will relate how he says the Reds conducted a strike he suppressed while mayor of Seattle.
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Chicago
Hie Hingon
William Bross Lloyd
Communist-Labor Party
Hanson
Reds
Seattle
Marding Comment on Ireland Sparks U S Political Debate
The piece argues Senator Marding’s March remark showing sympathy for Irish independence could harm his presidential bid. It suggests a conflict with England would provoke U.S. scrutiny of his stance and fear a breach with Britain hurting American voters and national interests.
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New
England
Balfour
Aguinaldo
Philippines
United States
Lloyd George reply on Allied concessions at Spa
The Springfield Republican reports Lloyd George responding to a suggestion that Americans might overreact to Allied concessions at Spa. He asserts that allied tone would change if Americans were present. The piece notes America’s lack of participation in the treaty shaping and its resulting criticisms.
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Springfield Republican
Spa
Lloyd George
America
Scare Cox Mention Touched Off By Early White House Talk
The fragment references McKinley from Ohio and Theodore Roosevelt of New York as assistant secretary of the navy drafted as a vice presidential candidate before McKinley’s assassination. It hints at Cox from Ohio and Franklin D Roosevelt in relation to political maneuvering and potential shocks.
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Cox
San Francisco
McKinley
Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Navy
Vicw
Cog
Franklin DP. Roosevelt
Tf Coxta
Puperititous
Silk and Sorrow Creature of Warmth Fading Hope
A fragmented New York Host passage reflects on war's toll and the fragile promise of peace. It juxtaposes discarded fashion prices with humankind’s endurance, noting humanity's test against suffering and the fleeting appeal of luxury as a symbol of renewal.
Ty the days it's almost impossible to pet what you want
The page notes the strain of wartime shortages on families as a letter from King George references postwar mail volume. It highlights a mother’s complaint about gifts and frustration with unfulfilled desires amid rationing and social adjustments after the war.
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American Legion Weekly
Parcels Post Dispatch Leads to Quizzing at District Office
Turbulent scene at the city postal office as a messenger asks for a parcel and clashes with staff. The postmaster calls for order while a tense exchange unfolds over a radiator and other items in transit.
Fragmentary Birmingham Age Herald Quote on Playing
A torn Birmingham Age Herald snippet ponders whether the public will enjoy playing and questions if a well known man has earned money while the public expects more. The fragmentary text suggests debate over leisure and public demand without clear context or full attribution.
Owawa Sensation Briefly Shocks Sioux City Community
Bones found in a haymow on the Mire property owned by W. J. Moffit in Sioux City were identified as having lain for years. The bones were traced to Professor Whitfield who used them for anatomy studies, according to Moffit and local interviews.
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Mire
W. J. Muffit
Sioux City
Whitfield
Five Alleged Counterfeiters Nabbed In Chicago Plot
In Chicago on July 16 five men were arrested in a counterfeit ring linked to a clever plot. A fisherman by Oak Street Beach found plates for ten dollar bills and alerted Captain Thomas J. Porter of the secret service who directed a stakeout. Bahl, a commercial artist, and associates John Calvin Martin Baer George Bradford and Osborne were rounded up in Chicago and Indianapolis.
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Chicago
Chicago Eevies
Oak Street Beach
Joseph
Bahl
Morter
John Clarvin
Martin Baer
George Bradford
Osborne
Indianapolis
Law
Porter
Cox Seeks Ex Bull Moosers Support
Democratic candidate Cox plans an appeal to progressive elements from both parties and will likely confer with Bainbridge Colby and Victor Murdock to recruit exprogressives for the campaign. The effort aims to unite remnants of the old progressive and the theocratic factions.
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Cox
BULL
Columbus
Jinty
Doenams M
Jommer
Plane
Purties
Pranklin
D Roosevelt
Bainbridge Valley
Victor Murdock
Federal Trade Conmmission
Toerrour Hull Moower
Colby
Murdock
Achel
Peru Held Base of Bolivian Revolution
Washington July 18 Bolivian minister Don Jandelo Castrejon says the revolution that toppled President Oviterreguerra was engineered by Peru He would resign if a new regime remains permanent He notes Bolivian leaders and Peru plan to annul the wartime treaty with Chile and end the URTS conflict while aligning with the republican party
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Wishington
Oviterreguerra
Bolivia
Meru
Don Jandelo Casterun
Wallabington
United Press
Tiahey Calderon
Thia
Republican Party
Wiaod
Chile
Peru
Deportation of Soviet Secretary Reported in London
Londim reports that Santer Ninartown, secretary of the Taswaan Soviet bureau in New York, has been detained here and will be deported to London in connection with propaganda for restoring trade relations between the Soviet Union and Canada.
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Londim
Santer Ninartown
Taswaan Soviet Bureau
New York
Aml
London
Propeganda
Unclear historical note with mixed political terms
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Governor Cox and Senator Harding with odds shifts, references to a King and a dog in a tomb, Windward merchants planning exhibitions in China, Cyprus governor, and a missionary remark. Details are garbled and not cohesively connected.
Allies Demand Definite Reply From Germany
The Allies issue a note giving Germany 24 hours to reply to demands for a definite coal delivery plan of 2,000,000 tons monthly. If not met, Allied plans may include occupation actions and priority payments once negotiations proceed. Officials indicate German terms include price credits and no Ruhr occupation during deliveries.
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Spe
Germany
Minera
reprXowsiona
Berlin
Thurwins
Wien
Chorin
Tfate
Hermann
von Simeon
von Si Teweht
Ruhr
Upper
Ailesta
Mason
von Simon
Foch
Herr Stinnes
Kathenan
Dernberg
Bie
Cermary
Dochiring
Huber
Suiciie
Gerulniny
Booze Found in S D Butcher Shop in Tulare
In Tulare on July 16 authorities reported discovery of alcohol in a local butcher shop. Investigators found a small quantity of "white mule" and a privately held stock tied to illegal distribution as officers prepared to seize items and review potential charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
United States
Jonsen
Jn Aleged Mounebiner
Mitchell Corn Palace Bids to be Advertised
Mitchell South Dakota July 16 bids for the new 260 000 corn palace will be advertised and considered within the next few days by the city council. The project includes construction and related attractions with plans to relocate exhibits to a large tent for the carnival season. The corn palace committee has secured several additional attractions and the usual rear holdings will be moved to the temporary union tent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
S. D
Conirncia
Coma Traction
Econ Palace
Corn Palace
Orn Palace
Harding says new party won't affect G. O. P.
Marion Ohio July 18 A third party organized could shake the political scene but the Republicans see no lasting impact. The piece cites Senator Lanning and references women in party politics as influencing independent voters while stressing caution and unity amid reform rhetoric.
Hotel igks qut angry groups of the third party
Protesters denounced the Morrison hotel management during a disrupted convention hall scene. Delegates refused to leave, a manager threatened police, and a speaker urged order as the dispute ended with a staged exit.
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Hime
Jwly
Morrison Hotel
4Kra
Farmer-Labor Party
Allen
Amalgamated
Jolka
Sinn Fein raid shocks Dublin Post Office in daylight
Sinn Feiners raided a Dublin post office in broad daylight as 200 guards watched. They seized 10 mail sacks packed with correspondence, dumped them outside, and left after a 20 minute disruption, marking another mail theft at Dublin Castle.
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SINN
Dublin
Panama Canal reports record traffic year
Preliminary figures show the Panama Canal had the largest volume of traffic in its history ending June 30. During the year 2 476 commercial vessels of 5 045 000 net tons used the canal carrying 9 370 000 tons of cargo. Revenues near 5 500 000 dollars exceed operating expenses by over 1 300 000 dollars and reduce the canal deficit to about 2 885 000 dollars.
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Balboa
Canal Zone
Panama Canal
Death Penalty for Turkish Peace Envoys Reported
Constantinople reports that Darna Ferd Pasha and other Turkish cabinet members were found guilty of treason and sentenced to death by the galidalist high court of justice at Anporu. Tamud and others were tried in abstentia on charges of betraying Turkey to negotiations in Paris.
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Constantinople
Darna Ferd Pasha
Euder
High Court of Jusstice
Anporu
Tamud
Turkey
Parix
S. D. Men to Cross Panama Canal in Naval Mission
Two Mitchell men will join a naval crew to cross the Panama Canal on a mission. Named participants include Jule Mitchell and Marc Leland with Simer Kankiin and Yom Siew among veterans from World War I now serving aboard a boat unit.
Fire Devastates Dubuque Store Causing $10,000 Loss
A fire Thursday night at a Dubuque store, operated by the Piliateick company, destroyed stock and damaged the building. Insurance coverage is expected to offset part of the loss, with damages estimated around $10,000.
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Dubuque
Tobuque
Cim
C. BE Pilipateick Company
Weelock
Ty Insurance
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Bagult
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Birmingham Age- Herald
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Cassarty
Bt. George's Chapel
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China
Cyprus
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Simon
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Eekarty
Bodo Muta
Gulu
Ceuerily Minel
Coby Slatei
Feta
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