Prophet of victory Harding nomination and party revolt
The piece details Harry Daugherty’s forecast of Harding’s 1920 nomination, the Ohio support and opposition seen in the convention, the shift away from Senate control, Lenroot and Allen’s candidacies, and Kansas resistance leading to Coolidge’s position, concluding with a revolt that aimed to aid the party but proved misguided.
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William Allen White
Wheeler Syndicate
Chicago
Harry Daugherty
Ohio
Harding
Ore
Mirding
Daugherty
Star Chamber
Johnson
Lowden
Nempine
Wood
Knox
Senate
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Hardingie
Watson
Indiana
Allen
Kansas
Bailey
Coolidge
Republican Party
Leanroot
Madison Man Recalls Railway Car Collision Experience
A Madison man recalls a railway car collision described in the Boston Transcript. He recounts an incident where the crash produced a sensation and caused him to see stars.
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Boston Transcript
Ince to Ko fo h We rather suppored it ourself
A garbled excerpt shows dialogue at a railway station with a passenger and a pompous figure, depicting a tense moment as the train departs. The text hints at dialogue about perhaps extending corporate limits and census matters, but readability is limited and unclear.
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Four
Inspector Henry Guilty of Perjury in New York Case
A supreme court jury found Police Inspector Dominick Henry guilty of perjury. The verdict followed testimony given before the extraordinary grand jury amid a probe led by Assistant District Attorney James E. Smith regarding alleged misconduct and a proposed partnership.
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New York
Supreme Court
Dominick Henry
Chargie Thet
Disteic
James E Smith
E*h Hice
Harding G O P Nominees Secure Nominat ion After Nine Ballots
Chicago June 14 Warren G Harding United States senator from Ohio was nominated for the presidency by the Republican National Convention after a protracted deadlock. Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts named as running mate amid shifts from Lowden and Johnson supporters and a dramatic late surge for Harding.
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Chicago
Warren G. Harding
United States
Ohio
Bis
Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
Aine L. Lenroot
Wisconsin
Lowden
Harding
Wood
Johnson
California
Secess
Lowdon
Rome
Coliseum
Hays
Conneticut
Florida
Tim
Pennsylvania
Sproul
Haveling
Ure Coliseum
Mart
Delegaver
Senator Lodge
Yweilding
Ander
Lim
President Wilson Moves Miner Ball as Agriculture Chief
Washington June 1 President Wilson today aided the recess nomination of Miner U Ball of Iowa to be secretary of agriculture. Ball is named to lead the agriculture department as the administration seeks policy stability amid farm and tariff concerns.
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Washington
Dune
Wilson
Miner U. Ball
Iowa
Scribes Leave Chicago for San Francisco
A fragment notes scribes departing Chicago by train to cover a convention in San Francisco. The text mentions journalists headed for the Golden Gate and a modern hotel project at Cienfuegos Cuba with estimated costs of 230000 for the building and 40000 for furniture.
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Chicago
San Francisco
Cienfuegos
Cuba
Lould
Airplane Shadow Causes Runaway Near Carson
Mason Bradley a farmer near Carson Ta was plowing corn when a distant airplane produced a shadow that swept the field. The shadow frightened his team of mules causing a runaway but Bradley was unhurt though the cultivator was wrecked.
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Farmer
Man
Carson, Ta
Mason Bradley
Here
Mason
Persia Deals With Reds Breaks League Impasse
London June 16 The League of Nations council faced an impasse as Persia announced it had begun talks with Bolshevik leaders without authorization. Prince Firuz said Persia proposed evacuating its borders and opposing attacks on Russia in exchange for which it would oppose fascist moves. The council, surprised and skeptical, postponed official actions.
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London
Council of the
League of Nations
Persia
Firuz
Russia
Lenin
Hints of Expose of Gambling in New York Social Set
Mrs. Eva Gleason widow of a Chicago manufacturer is held on bail accused of stealing jewelry worth 1800 dollars during a card party at Mrs. Cheater Mc Curry s home in New York and threatened to expose a gambling scandal among the west side smart set She allegedly returned the jewels to the McCurry home.
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Eva Gleason
Chicago
Cheater McCurry
New York
West Side
Smart Set
McCurry
Bank raid ends in fatal shooting in Chicago
Five armed bandits raided the Dressel Commercial and Savings bank in Chicago today as A. D. Rouillard attempted a deposit. Policeman F. Dranke engaged them. Rouillard died instantly and Brunke was wounded. The robbers escaped with no money.
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Chicago
A. D. Rouillard
Dressel Commercial and Savings Bank
F. Dranke
Rouwillard
Brunke
Japanese Koreans Clash Near Seoul Toll of Death Reported
A Tokyo dispatch says sixty Japanese and forty two Koreans were killed in a battle on the Tumen river near Seoul between the Japanese garrison and about 2,000 Korean outlaws.
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London
Tumen River
Seoul
Tokio
Hattie Boone’s name changed to Southwick in court
In Los Angeles on June 16, Hattie A. Boone had the kiosk registered in her name removed. The superior court renamed her to Hattie Southwick, confirming the change.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Hattie A. Boone
Superior Court
Hattie Southwick
Exchange firm on market open in New York
Foreign exchange conditions were firm at the market opening. Demand sterling opened at 5.04 dollars, unchanged. Franc checks 12.57, up 15 cents. live checks 17.27, up 40. marks demand .0248, cables .0250. Canadian dollars 6.86.
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New York
March trade boosts push record for thin country earnings
Thin country recorded March earnings of 819.87 million, the second largest on record, while imports rose to 527.08 million. The figures come from the Mid Month Review of Business and signal continued growth in trade activity.
Bandits tie victim in front of train near Excelsior Springs
George Underwood of Carrollton Missouri was forced into a car by two men in Excelsior Springs. He was robbed of 70 dollars, bound to the rails with barbed wire, and left across the tracks as a passenger train cut his left foot and hand. A farmer found him and alerted authorities.
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Excelsior Springs
George Underwood
Carrollton
Wabuah
Evelsior Springs
Underwood
Kajisus City
Carrolton
Wabash
England Keeps Watch of U S Naval Program
London reports Allied naval officials hint possible League of Nations limits on super-dreadnoughts as Britain and the United States build to maintain sea supremacy. Walter Hume Long said the British admiralty monitors the world naval balance and Parliament may approve more battleships if Britain’s naval standard drops.
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London
League of Nations
United States
Great Britain
House of Commons
Walter Hume Long
Admiralty
General mood in Japan worsens with ongoing depression
A Washington dispatch reports Japan's bulk of June trade and general financial conditions remain very unfavorable. The Magi bank at Yokohama still unable to reopen after a May suspension, signaling continued uncertainty in the silk market and lack of reinforcement in security value.
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Washington
Japan
Department Arf Commerce
Tokio
Magi Bank
Yokohama
Floods Recede After Cloudburst Hit Wellsington Springs
Wellsington Springs and surrounding territory recover from a Tuesday cloudburst that damaged town property by about 50000 dollars and washed out hundreds of feet of a local railroad. Traffic resumed over a temporary bridge as floodwaters subsided.
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Mitchell
Weassington Springs
Fie Uniy
Ford to Manufacture Zeppelins in America
Detriot based German manufacturers meet Henry Ford in Detroit to discuss plans for building Zeppelins for sale in America. Conference aims at outlining how Zeppelins could be produced under Ford supervision.
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FORD
Midh
Detroit
Henry Ford
America
Soviet Promise to Back Persia Independence Casts Caspian Shadow
Fragmentary report notes Soviet government replying to a Persian inquiry about independence efforts. It mentions Caspian operations and protection of Persian autonomy, with references to Bogell and Kus- Yipping in unclear form.
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Peleron
Ish
Persia
Caspian
Bogell
Poorman
Elwell Case Intensifies With Pink Robe Suspect Sought
New York authorities questioned Victor von Schlegel amid murder probe into Joseph B Elwell. A 48 calibre revolver was found near the victim, and a woman described as the owner of a pink robe and related items is sought. Lexington reports note a Lexington girl named Anna linked to the case and movements of Elwell around early morning hours.
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New York
Victor von Schlegel
Viola Krewe
Joseph Elwell
Pote Whiet Plaer
Dooling
Attorne
von Schlegel
Schlegel
Swan Tonieht
Joseph B Elwell
John Dooling
Marie Larsen
Housekoesmer
Elwell
Willam H. Pendleton
Larson
Lexington
Larsen
Anna
Kentucky
Assistanc
Joyer
Lewisolin
Charles Norris
Joseph B. Elwell
Cartman
Tie Well
Wormnan
Elie Wald Sin
UL Wiethers
Donaway
Courteles le
Lexygton
Storm Drowns New Jersey Man During Severe Weather
A powerful storm swept near Port Amboy and Tottenville causing a man from Tottenville to drown in the bay. High winds toppled structures and cut power and phone lines in the area.
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New Jersey
Porth Amboy
Tottenvile
Wilbur Cita
Tottenvill
Republican candidate arrival in Washington tests party unity
Washington buzzed as the Republican nominee and his wife arrived by train at Union Station amid cheers from a 2000 strong crowd. Senator Lodge appeared first to greet the candidate and wife, who planned to campaign ahead of a possible trip to Marion, Ohio, for the summer.
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Washington
Nter Warren
Pherdin
Union Station
Lodge
Whr
Pardine
Renal
Marion
Ole
Italians Report Alleged Albanian Rebel Attacks In Aviona
Rome dispatch describes raids by Albanian rebels on Aviona and Tepeleni and Dienehi. It claims 600 rebels killed, Italian losses of 10 dead and 20 wounded, with one general taken prisoner. Officials report Italian reinforcements to Aviona to restore order.
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Rome
Tepeleni
Dienehi
Vaiona
la Tribuna
Aviens
Aviona
Remple
Arid
Avion
Lenine Flees After Unconfirmed Revolution Report
A dispatch from Pavia claims Lenin fled the capital amid a revolution in Massa with soviet leaders overthrown. The report is unconfirmed and details are scarce.
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Lon
Pavia
Ben Ign Massa
Lenine Hue Ead
Chicago Population Surges in 1950 Census Report
The Chicago area shows a substantial population rise with a 206 percent growth in the latest U.S. census figures. New York and Washington follow among large metro gains, while cities like San Antonio and Allentown report notable increases. This data highlights Chicago as a major growth center.
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Wantineton
Enka Wis
Tolsey
Chicago
Whyet
Hy & Ter
New York
Washington
Chicuay
Allentown
Guatemala’s Dictator Tangles in Turbulent Power Strife
Disjointed report notes Guatemala’s leadership amid a prolonged political crisis. References to Mave Verrada Cabrera and a general material welfare official hint at internal factional struggles and shifting allegiances within the ruling structure.
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Guatemala
Cabrera
Fitio Jas
Stolen Census Returns and Robbery Arrests Reported
A report from New York describes arrests in Perry West Virginia for stealing census returns and a separate robbery case involving about $2,000. The suspects Lew M H Bienbe and others face jail time with trials scheduled in Wheeling and related venues.
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New York
Arpersa Perry
Lew
Mar
Fragmented note on attire and appearance
A garbled page fragment discusses a gown and its fit revealing aspects. The writer notes confusion about style and appearance, mentioning a noble figure and a reaction to the gown. Specific names, dates, or places are not clear in the readable text.
Polish Fronts Threaten Kiev Railways Network
The report from Briday's official statement in Muarow claims Polish forces push north and south of Kiev along the Dnieper, threatening rail links. A new railway association formed after an outlaw line began operation is expected to curb disruptions and unify control across the four regional borders.
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RECS
Toonion
Kiev
Dnieper
Bolahevismn
Briday
Muarow
Violence resurfaces in Irish towns with sect conflict
In Ireland renewed violence erupts as Sinn Fein members confront police across towns. Encounters in Cookstown Mullow and Tyrone lead to barracks being burned while 500 Cheawire troops land in Dublin to restore order. Courts report no litigants as Sinn Fein influence grows and raiders seize two policemen.
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Ireland
Leeland
Tunitiia
Londonderry
Cookstown
Mullow
Brandon
Cork
Dublin
Bailintober
Carrick on-Shannon
Sinn Peln
Mallon
Price Drop Drives Italian Consumers Quietly
A no buying movement in Italian cities started two weeks ago by middle class protesters has evolved into a broad consumer drive to cut prices for food and clothing. The ministry of the interior reports drops up to 20 percent. Pope Benedict endorsed the effort, with church statements calling for price reductions. Various social groups and clubs have pledged not to purchase costly goods as the campaign grows, especially in Milan and Genoa.
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Ministry of the Interior
Fiope Benedict
de Vationn
Roduce
Elew
Milan
Iowa Man Sentenced to Death for Murder
John Moors of Loone Iowa was found guilty of murder in the first degree after a trial in the circuit court. He received the death penalty making the first death sentence in the circuit court since the new law. The double murder occurred on April 20 when patrolman Huw A. McMahon and saloon keeper KO Tate were killed. Mrs Tate, widow of one victim, was present in the courtroom.
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Kussue
Koink Gul
Eil
John Moors
Loone
Leuth
Malie
Huw A. McMahon
Ad KO Tate
Moore
Tate
Hia
Louisiana Senate Defeats State Rights Suffrage Bid
The state rights suffrage amendment was defeated in the Louisiana Senate 28 to 16 short of the two thirds needed. Senator Stewart gave notice he would refile the measure at a later date.
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Maton Rotine
la Sune 1
Senate
Noremais
Stewart
Wilt Agai Tamer
Patten Plans Retirement From Northwestern Board
Chicago June 7 James A Patten millionaire benefactor of Northwestern University is said to retire from public life and seek seclusion following his retirement as president of the Northwestern University board of trustees.
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Chicago
James A. Patten
Northwestern University
Friends
Patten
Mexico Drops Standing of Carranza Consul
Woolington June 18 Acting on the request of the de Moto government of Mexico the state department withdraws recognition of Bers warding Menw Brito as Mexican consul general at New York. The department says this does not affect the appointment to the office until a definite decision is reached. My note was appointed by Carranza and two s office on April 80 just before Carranza's downfall.
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Woolington
de Moto
Mexico
State Department
Bers
Brito
New York
Department
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