Deodle Racer Representing East Galicia Move in Paris
Wilson and Colby take on Eastern Galicia as client in bid for autonomy from Poland. Boon to speak at the Paris council of ambassadors advocating independence, while U.S. stance does not recognize East Galicia as a separate country. Poland administers the territory with limited autonomy.
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Wilson, & Colby
Woodrow Wilson
Bainbridge Colby
Galicia
Europe
Wilson
Colby
Boon
Council of Ambassadors
Paris
Poland
Lemberg
Stanislaw
Larnopol
United States
Major Astor wealth debate sparks New York uproar
Major John Jacob Astor, running from Dover, faced heckling over tax questions and declared he was moving wealth to Britain. London papers shouted headlines about Astor millions as bids to sell and relocate assets drew public scrutiny. The Astor fortune, cited in Supreme Court records, exceeds 880 million with real estate holdings in Manhattan and extensive family trusts.
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Maj
John Jacob Astor
Dover
America
London
J. A. Walter
New York
Tate
William Waldorf
Astor
United States
Supreme Court
Major Astor
Viscount Astor
Fo Sons Ru Trust
Manhattan
Mussolini's early escape and rise to power outlined
A historical sketch traces Benito Mussolini from a dramatic 30s escape pursued by Italian guards at Chiasso to exile in Switzerland, university study, and expulsions. It recounts his start of Ponchi d'Italia in Trent, leading to the fascist press, wartime campaigns at Monte Nero and Carso, and his severe injuries.
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Benito Mussolini
Switzerland
Chiasso
St Gothard Pass
Lucerne
University of Lausione
Trent
Tyrol
Milan
Ponclo d’ Itella
Fascisti
Italy
Monte Nero
Carso
Owsley Named National Commander of American Legion
A. M. Owsley of Denton Texas was elected national commander at the New Orleans convention, outdistancing rivals by more than 300 votes as the balloting concluded. The 33 year old former district attorney and lawyer served in the war and held multiple officer training roles before rising to the top post. Opponents included Deegan Thompson and McCormick. the vote tally began close before Owsley secured unanimous selection.
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Alvin M. Owsley
Denton
Tex
American Legion
New Orleans
Owsley
Texas
Cornell Navy Logs 2000 Miles Practicing For Races
The official Cornell rowing log details 2000 miles covered in practice over 257 days by the varsity eight and three major Cornell crews in spring 1922. It lists miles and days for the varsity eight, junior varsity, freshman eight, third varsity, and the fourth varsity alternatives, totaling 1200 to 1300 miles in intercollegiate efforts.
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Cornell
Poughkeepsie Regatta
Cornell Navy
Athletic Association
Ithaca
Lake Cayuga
Derby
Conn
Poughkeepsie
Eres
Girl Prize Fighter Mildred Soto Shines in Ring Debut
Mildred Soto of Los Angeles becomes the first real girl prize fighter in the scene. Daughter of Joe Soto, a veteran bare knuckle battler, she weighs 120 pounds, moves swiftly, and delivers a solid punch.
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Mildred Soto
Los Angeles
Joe Soto
Athletics Aid to Yankees in World Series Discussion
The piece notes Boston clubs aiding Ghints and Yankees, highlighting Philadelphia influences. Former Athletics players Diezan Witt Schang Shawkey and Bush were on the Yankee team, illustrating interlocked interests and support during the World Series era.
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Boston
Ghints
Yankees
New York
Philadelphia
Athletics
Yankee
Diezan
Witt
Schang
Shawkey
Bush
Sporting Squibs and Notes From The Gridiron And Diamond
A jumble of baseball, football, and rowing gossip notes players drafted from minors, coach opinions, stadiums projects, and upcoming league schedules. Includes barbs about Babe Ruth busts, Dempsey casting, and Malvern Collegiate rowing expansion in Canada.
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Malvern Collegiate School of
Toronto
Don Cluh
Dominion of Canada
Reds Keep Pat Moran as Manager for Next Season
Pat Moran is reengaged as manager of the Cincinnati Reds, ensuring continuity as the team closed the season strong in the National League. The club appears well supplied in all positions with a cooperative spirit, though a pitcher or two and removing a lingering disturbance could further boost their chances for a top finish next season.
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Albany
Paddy O'Connor
Earl Mack
Moline
Bert Niehe
California
Cincinnati Reds
Pat Moran
Pat
Reds
Moran
Umpire Protects Property in Chicago Semi Pro Game
Pat Piper, an announcer, recounted a Chicago National semi pro game where a bunt led to a squeeze play. The umpire was struck by the ball near third base during a collision and ruled the runner back. the batter then hit again. Piper argued the run should count, but the umpire claimed he protected the park from an angry manager.
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Bril
Pat Piper
Pat
Piper
Tricks of Orioles Sprung on Yankees
Tricks attributed to McGraw Jennings Robinson and Gleason helped the old Baltimore Orioles dominate the World Series against the Yankees. The article notes two key plays where Orioles infielder intercepted throws to cut down runs at the plate. Bancroft and Schang and later Frisch and Young are cited in failed attempts to score, highlighting timely throws from outfield to home.
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McGraw
Jennings
Robinson
Gleason
Baltimore Orioles
Yankees
Bancroft
Schang
Hone
Frisch
Young
Scott
Business Woman Credits Tanlac for Health After Illness
Mrs J W Bickins of Los Angeles owner of a Mercantile Place book store says Tanlac cured years of indigestion and heart trouble symptoms. She reports improved appetite sleep and energy after using Tanlac and recommends it via an advertisement.
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Tanlac
J. W. Bickins
St. Los Angeles
Mercantle Place
Taslac
Tenlac
Sold From the Sea Seashore Gold Prospecting in Australia
The article discusses efforts in Queensland and New South Wales to recover gold and other metals from beach sands. It reports promising treatments and mentions findings of platinum and uranium, suggesting sands inherit metals from submerged rocks crushed by heavy waves along the coast.
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Queensland
New South Wales
Diamond Dyes Advertises Easy Home Dyeing Tips
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for dyeing draperies, skirts, and sweaters. It claims no streaks or spots, and advises buyers to specify fabric type to ensure perfect results. The snippet includes a joke about marriage and a quote from Benjamin Franklin.
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Wilson & Colby
Nation
A. M. Owsley
Center College
Harvard
Charley Moran
Kentuckians
Mlarvard
Varsity Eight
Siki
Bob Folwell
Navy
Barron
Georgia Tech
Connie Mack
Job Grabowski
St. Joseph
J. Gladstone Graney
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland
Babe Ruth
Babe
Fred Nicholson
Boston Braves
Toledo Club
American Association
Steven
University of Minnesota
Georges Carpentier
Dempsey
George Tebeau
Denver
Tebeau
Remnsey Groh
Phiy
Jack Dempsey
International League
National League
American League
Blg
Miske
Tonemy Gibbins
Nhys
Orioles
Jones
BrownOh
Benjamin Franklin
Doan
Agus
Carpenter
Willard
Ottutmwe
Dean
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
Nujol
Memphis
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