Riot at Chicago lakefront as 5000 protest clashes
A violent riot on Chicago's South Side lakefront left one black and a white man dead and many injured. Police report shots fired amid rock throwing as crowds of about 5000, including women, clashed along the beach from Twenty-ninth to Thirty-fifth streets. Several people were taken to Michael Reese Hospital with non life threatening wounds. order was hard to restore as officers were deployed along Cottage Grove Avenue.
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Sea Side Leiches
Cotauxe Grove Avenue
Coltuxe I Grove
Lake Front
jPrang Twentyninth Street
Thirty-fith
jColtage Grove Avenue
Tfleat
Michael Reese
Cottage Grove Avenue
Hhey
Polish Israelite patriot party denounces Jewish autonomy
A Warsaw open letter from the Polish Jewish patriot group protests Jewish autonomy in Poland, condemning the schools as a barrier within the nation. The letter appeals to the authorities to remove what it calls restrictive measures, expressing grievance as both Poles and Israelites about strained relations at home.
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Israelite Patriot Party
Warsaw
Taly
Cithpile Israelite Patriot Party
Niles
Poland
Returned to Philippines after wartime internment in U S custody
Twenty five of 168 enemy aliens interned during the war in the Philippines were sent home aboard the United States transport Thomas to Manila where they may resume former occupations. Others remain dispersed across the United States. Among those returning are J Hoffmalster, cigar manufacturer, and Dr C J Jubeling, a druggist reputed among millionaires.
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San. Meaversey
United States
Thomas
Manila
J. ©. Hoffmalster
C.J. Jubeling
Driggist
Blast on ship kills six near Pacific fleet
Six sailors died in a boiler explosion aboard the U S S Mel ie, a naval tender with the Pacific fleet. Captain Twining, chief of staff, has been advised of the incident.
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U.S. S. New Mexico
U.S. S
Twining
Italian Envoy to U S to be Recalled
The Popolo Romano reports Italy will recall its ambassador Count DI Cellery from the United States amid personal discord with Kent Wilson. The move signals a notable shift in Italy United States diplomatic relations.
Treasury secretary forecasts no net debt rise in 1920
Secretary of the Treasury Gurter Glass writes banks and trust companies that the government expects revenues for the fiscal year ending June 20, 1920 to total at least 6.5 billion dollars and expenditures will not exceed that amount. He notes no net increase in public debt beyond deferred installments of Victory Liberty bonds and outlines a plan to issue Treasury certificates and short term notes only as needed under favorable market conditions.
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Washington
Gurter Glass
the Tresaury
Victory Liberty Town
Treasury
Dry Wave Boosts Berries In Prohibition Era Market
Philadelphia reports a dry period spurred an extraordinary strawberry market. Prices jumped from 6 10 cents to 20 87 cents a quart, consumer prices never fell below 80 cents. Delaware Maryland producers supplied large volumes to meet ice cream and soda demand, with costlier flavoring syrup rising to 3 501 gallon. Farmers earned around 1000 per acre, optimistic for next year as wartime workers shifted after harvest.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Delaware
Maryland
150 Picture Brides On Ship Sailings Alter Policy Debate
Senator Phelan of California said the state department received information that the Japanese liner Koren Maru brought 150 "picture" brides to California for husbands who had never seen them. He cited arrivals in Seattle and argued such migration undermines the gentlemen's agreement.
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Washington
Phelan
California
State Department
Seattle
Helm
Ban on Passports Lifted and Free Love Colony Dissolved
Washington announces relaxed passport rules for Europe except Germany Austria and Russia. Passports issued without sex or age restrictions if visit is legitimate and reasonable though tourism still blocked until after November 1. In Tacoma the Mutual Hour association known as the free love colony is dissolved by court decree after twenty years amid a fight for control of its affairs.
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Washington
Germany
Austrian
Russia
Lansing
Europe
State Department
Free Love Colony
Tacoma
Wash
Mutual Hour’ Association
Puget Sound
Colny Loto Court
Air Mail Service Resumes After Pilot Strike
New York July 26 Aerial mail service between New York and Chicago resumes after an agreement reached between striking pilots and the post office department.
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New York
Chicago
Dpartmant
Many Aspire to the Presidency in Casual Survey
A Washington dispatch reports a casual survey showing numerous presidential boomlets in both parties. Republicans lead with Lowden, Warren G Harding, and Leonard Wood active, while Democrats rally behind McAdoo and others as contenders. The piece notes many governors, senators, and ex-cabinet members as possible nominees.
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Washington
United States
Talien
Secre
Cody
Frank Q. Lowden
Linois
Warren G. ‘Aarding
Oho
Republian
Leonard Wood
Central Department
Wilson
Senate
Local notes from Richfield reveal comings and goings
Mrs. Mary Hillar celebrates son Virgil Hillar returning from overseas service after 20 months as truck master. Farm sales include Max Bock selling to Alvin Hanson and Mrs Sara Woolstrum selling to Otto Schillar. Van Sickle and Orval Stone relocate. families attend a farm picnic. Epworth League meets. several locals plan moves or trips to Baraboo Milwaukee Grand Rapids and Oklahoma.
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Mary Hillar
Virgil Hillar
Max Bock
Alvin Hanson
Mr. Bock
van Sickle
Clark Co
Sara Woolstrum
Otto Schillar
Marshfield
Experiment Farm
Epworth League
E. E. Noble
Mr. Blanchard
Baum Farm
Joe Bath
Bessie Omans
Ray Cattnah
Nasonville
Frank Belton
Stone
Osseo
Geo. Knapton
Grand Rapids
Bart Oman
Oklahoma
G. H. Knapton
Tas. Chapman
War workers sail home aboard to Canada liner
About 200 war workers travel with the Inert Canada of the Fabre line into Providence Rhode Island on July 28. Among returning passengers are Maj M Stephen Slaughter and Mrs Slaughter from Wisconsin, Capt John W Fairfas of New Orleans Red Cross, Admiral Manuel Paula De Sousa Getnil of Portugal bound for Timor as governor, and Richard Robinson Riley American vice consul at Nice returning to the United States for the first time in 15 years.
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Providence
Canada
M. Stephen Slaughter
University of Wiscaugit
Slaughter
John W. Fairfas
New Orleans
Red Cross
Manuel Paula de Sousa Getnil
Portugal
Timor
Java Sea
Richard Robinson Riley
Nice
United States
Bela Kun Still on Job as Peace Talks Blocades Rumor Ended
Paris July 23 Premier Clemenceau released a statement on behalf of the peace conference saying peace with Hungary and food relief for its population are impossible while Bela Kun’s government violates armistice terms. The declaration also counters rumors of Bela Kun’s overthrow.
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Paris
Clemenceau
Hungary
Jong Na
Bela Kun
Bela Kua
Fleet Through Canal Passes Panama River Passage Side Note
The Pacific fleet traveling from Hampton Roads to the west coast of the United States reached the Pacific side after successfully passing through the Panama Canal. Kayley successfully completed the canal transit during the voyage.
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Hampton Roads
West Coast
Pacific
Panama
Pacific Fleet
United States
Kayley
Panama Canal
Visit Planned With Al Tarr Family at Spooner
A family visit is planned with the Al Tarrs at Spooner. A sweet baby girl recently stayed at Charley Brey's home. The ad urges readers to use Chamberlain's Tablets to relieve constipation, improve digestion and health, promoting real joy in life.
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al. Tarr
Spooner
Charley Brey
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Genger Bros
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