Norway Welcomes US Communist Envoy in Kremlin Stay
An American Communist Party envoy, Reed, once close to Lenin and Trotsky, traveled toward Finland after alleged plans to overthrow the White States government. Reports claim Reed lived at the Kremlin, attended a Seattle convention, and was linked to a Soviet search for support, with U.S. authorities tracking his movements and potential asylum.
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United States Communist Party
Kremlin
Reed
Lenine
Trotzky
Dietmert
Chicago
Sigdw
Owse
Finland
Thas
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Sieve
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Ise Iituself
Conde Puuey
Seeebkdio
Decorder
Indictments Hit U S Communists in Chicago Case
The Communist party in America faced indictments in Chicago dated January 23, naming Rose Pastor Stokes New York City Nicholas Hourwitch Novy Mir publisher Isaac E Ferguson party chief counsel Louis Fraine chief propaganda editor in Mexico Reed faced related charges in prior federal and state actions, with earlier seditious utterances and writings leading to quashed indictments or acquittals.
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America
Chicago
Reed
Rose Pastor Stokes
New York City
Communist Party
Nicholas J. Hourwitch
Novy Mir
United States
Leon Trotzky
Isaac E. Ferguson
Louis E. C. Fraine
Milley Field Air Defense Station Planned on Staten Island
Construction begins on Milley Field a New York air defense station on Staten Island to guard land and seaplane patrols. The 450 acre site fronts 7500 feet of ocean with barracks offices mess halls and administration buildings planned in the fortification works.
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New Corp
Staten Island
Milley Field
James E. Miller
France
Grim End of Perfect Dream
Reports from Petrograd warn of typhus cholera and influenza decimating the population. By January 15 daily deaths reached about 3 000 as coffins and supplies run short, funerals are banned, and living conditions grow intolerable under famine and cold.
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Petrograd
P Hermann Zeidler
Viborg
Cetlin
Neva
Zeidler
Pilot Schroeder Survives Descent From High Altitude
Major Schroeder aboard the Le Pere suffered extreme cold at 18 000 feet when oxygen failed and he lost bearing. He regained partial consciousness, misfired the throttle, and the ship plunged in a spiral before safely diving into McCook field. He prepared for another flight the next day.
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Tie
Major Schroeder
le Pere
McCook Field
Schroeder
Offer to buy Van Eyck works for five million dollars
An American offers five million dollars to the German government for sections of the famous alter pieces by Jan and Hubert van Eyck once in Ghent and now in Berlin. The offer is rejected as the treasure must return to Belgium under the Versailles treaty. Clerment must pay the Jiehenzollern family as part of settlement for royal assets. London bride and groom are Black and White. best man was Brown.
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Tiubert van Eyck
St. Baveon
Ghent
Berlinatmauseum
Belinas
Jiehenzollern Family
Ert Ays
Saye
Fellowship and Action Inspire the Solitary
A reflection on companionship urging the active pursuit of fellowship rather than mere dreaming. The quoted line attributes these thoughts to Morris translated as Willlau, highlighting the value of purposeful engagement over idle longing.
What Is Your Wife Worth In Court Debate
In London a divorce court debated the cash value of a wife as damages. Counsel argued the old view of wives as chattels, with the judge noting the concept as a quasi chattel. The court reserved judgment after a lengthy discussion.
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London
Estate of Hastings Goes to State After Heirs Elude Search
The 855000 Hastings estate in San Francisco will pass to the state as public administrator could not locate any relatives. Hastings, a longtime Elk club member, came here from the East 25 years ago.
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San Francisco
Harry Hastings
The
Elk Club
Hastings
Britain Builds More Tonnage as U S Ships Faster
An American Chamber of Commerce in London analysis of Lloyds register for the quarter ending December 31 shows UK yards building 27 782 tons more new tonnage than the United States, which trails by 104 000 tons. The chamber cautions that construction figures may not reflect launches and notes the U S is delivering ships more quickly.
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London
Lloyd's Register
American Chamber of Commerce
United States
United Kingdom
American Chamber
University of Pennsylvania
J. Howard Berry
Jim Thorpe
Philadelphia
Franklin Field
Record 16 Inch Shell Sets Production Mark at South Charleston
A 16 inch naval shell, weighing 2100 pounds and capable of piercing 13 inches of armor, passed all tests at the Indian Head proving grounds after being produced at the South Charleston ordnance plant. The shell is heavier than the 14 inch model and will be manufactured in quantity for battleship guns.
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Washington
Naval Ordnance Plant
South Charleston
W. Va
Indian Mead
Club to Build Hotel for Ball Players in Wichita Falls
Backers of the Wichita Falls Club in the Texas League plan to construct a hotel attached to their grandstand to accommodate home and visiting players. The facility would include kitchenettes and indoor beds to suit players and wives, aiming to set a model for other clubs if successful.
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Texas
Hubby
Ball Park
Turner Signs With Tinker In Columbus Return
Terry Turner, veteran infielder, likely ends his diamond career with the Columbus America Association team as Joe Tinker announces Turner has agreed to terms. Turner joined Columbus in 1902 and was sold to Cleveland in 1903, and will play second base for the Senators.
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Terry Turner
Columbus America Association
Joe Tinker
Turner
Columbus
Cleveland
Senators
Earl Sheeley Called Babe Ruth of Minor Leagues
Salt Lake club star Earl Sheeley earns praise as the Babe Ruth of the minors after a 1910 season when he hit 28 home runs, 35 doubles and one triple on a 2 BC S average.
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Salt Lake
Babe Ruth
Earl Sheeley
Sheeley
Baseball notes and trades stir spring season talk
Connie Mack favors college players over the s nndletter. Ed Barrow stays as Red Sox manager amid rumors of upheaval. George Gibson seeks several trades to lift the Pirates into pennant contention. Georgia Alabama league plans race with a 12 player limit and a 15600 salary cap. New York owners value Ban Johnson remarks at a half million. Michigan lists ten lettered players, Grover Alexander eyed to top NL wins, Ad Thomas to get another chance with Louisville. Akron firms fund stadium projects and back the International league franchise purchase.
Leach Named Manager of Mokers in Florida League
Tommy Leach, ex Pittsburgh Pirates star and last season captain of the Shreveport Texas league champions, has been bought by Tampa and will manage the Mokers of the Florida State league.
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Mokers
Pittsburgh Pirate
Tampa
Florida
Tommy Leach
Pittsburgh Pirates
Shreveport
Florida State League
Stage Regatta at Victoria Looms As West Oarsmen Compete
The North Pacific Association of Amateur Oarsmen hosts its annual regatta in Victoria with top oarsmen from the West expected to compete. The Port land 1914 event was the last coast international race, and Vancouver Portland have long been rivals while Coeur d Alene Idaho joins for 1920, widening the field.
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Stummer
North Pacific Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Victoria
Pacific Coast
Portland
Ore
Vancouver
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Simon Pure Amateur Har ley Refused Pro Offers to Keep Varsity Letter
Chick Harley, Ohio State University famed All American halfback, turned down multiple professional football offers during the season to avoid losing his varsity letter, cementing his status as a dedicated amateur athlete.
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Chick Harley
Ohio State University
Harley
Swimming Races Planned in Hawaii by A A U
The Hawaiian branch of the A A U schedules two national swimming meets on April 17 and 19. It features the 1920 100 yard senior women and the 100 yard junior men events. Duke Kahanamoku and Norman Ross are set to compete.
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Duke Kahanamoku
Norman Ross
Myers Tops NL In RBIs For Baseball Season
Brooklyn infielder N L HL Myers led the National League in runs batted in last season according to figures compiled by Ernie Lanigan.
Army Pitcher for Giants
Harry W. Burfield, an army star last spring, was recruited by the Giants as a pitcher. McGraw praises the youngster as a great prospect.
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Army
Giants
Harry W. Burfield
McGraw
Doyle Named Scout for Tigers
Doyle is a Tiger Scout signed to act as scout for the Tigers. He previously played for the Cards and Indiana.
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Doyle
Tiger
Billy Doyle
The
Tigers
Cards
Indiana
Offer of $100000 for Star Infielder
Indianapolis club manager Jack Hendricks acted as commissioner in offering St Louis Cardinals star Rogers Hornsby for sale. Branch Rickey refused the $100000 bid and a package of cash and players. McGraw agreed to a $110000 deal, but Rickey vetoed it. Hendricks kept names private, citing contract sensitivities.
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Jack Hendricks
Indianapolis
Cardinals
Branch Rickey
St. Louis
Roger Hornsby
John McGraw
Giants
Hendricks
East
National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
McGraw
New York
Hornsby
J. A. C. Jones
The
Jones
Rickey
Wrestling boom and boxing notes across early sports scene
The piece surveys diverse sports topics from a boxing club in Tia Juana to Dempsey's publicity, a note on New England players forming a protective association, and various athletic items including Sydney bicycle track changes and Grand Circuit stats. It also mentions Stanislaus Cyganiewicz and Michigan college life passes for monogram winners.
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Michigan Agricultural College
Aggies
Rug Fact Reveals Antique Weaving Skill
A visitor in a rug factory asks if the Armenian worker makes antique rugs. The man grins and says of the rug he is weaving that it will be 200 years old when finished. The line is credited to the Boston Transcript.
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Boston Transcript
Doctor Advised Change of Climate Milks Emulsion Ad
In 1911 a severe cold left me with a bad cough and lung pain, forcing a job change. By April 1912 Milks Emulsion improved my appetite and strength. by August 23, 1912 I had used 23 bottles, gained 22 pounds, and feel permanently cured. The ad touts Milks Emulsion as a palatable, helpful digestive aid with a money back guarantee.
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W. F. Bourland
Route 5
Wolf City
Texas
Bourland
Milks Emulsion Co
Terre Haute
Ind
United States Leads World as Cocoa Consumer
The United States consumed about half of global crude cocoa in 1918, totaling 356000 tons world production. For the year ending June 20, 1919 imports reached 313,037,419 pounds valued at 35,953,090 dollars, down 21.6 percent in quantity and 12.9 percent in value from the 1918 peak.
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United States
Boschee's Syrup Advertises Cold Remedy Use
Boschee's Syrup touted as a century old remedy for coughs bronchitis colds and throat irritation. Claims include better sleep and easy morning expectoration with widespread use in homes worldwide. Made in America and sold everywhere.
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America
Shoveling Snow Sparks Neighborhood Grievance
A dispute over clearing snow reveals a neighbor insisting a lot is 50 feet wide while only 40 feet were shoveled. The exchange highlights boundary and maintenance tensions in a quiet street.
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