Apathetic Campaign Imminent In 1921 Political Scene
An analysis of the 1921 campaign landscape notes the potential for voters to elect newspaper men as leaders. It discusses Harding and Cox as likely contenders, editorial influence on public opinion, and party strategies, including efforts to limit issue focus and coordinate national and state campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ees Ret Esse
Mreeter Olesen
Crnster
Minn
Th Democratie
National Convent
Unanle Provore
Vewlotn
Cal
Pragua Rehors
Campaian
Rusala
Mexican Mare Tranquilms Spa
E. F. Clipson
America
White House
Ohio
Yariong
Uinn
Ha Hag
Uis Flenis
St. Cincinnatus
Cincinnatus
Ealdlum
Faise
Altough
Cox
Harding
Bean Spidlers
Nicholas Murray Butler
Willem Jannings Bryan
Nepublican
Ohienge
Aegientes
McAdoo
League of Nations
National Committee
Ilinois
Missouri
Farding
Famine fears and coal price spike cited by officials
An analysis notes dire coal shortages and rising prices as American authorities warn of an impending famine risk. Mr. Cushings findings dispute many alavist reports and predict coal consumption and markets will tighten, with peak prices pushing past historic highs and government prohibitions on supply easing unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aterican
Cushig
Cushing
Fire and sword outrages at Cork
Cork is scene of widespread attacks as gunmen strike police and military targets. A sergeant guarding the Cork military hospital is fatally shot while delivering mail to the post office. Police barracks at Ruthmore are set afire and officers wounded defending them. A police party en route to Dungloe on the Donegal coast is ambushed. Sergeant Mooney is wounded but reaches safety with help from comrades.
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Aroun
Cork Sunlay
Sergi, Beery
Cork
Grerah
Ear Cork
Eailant
Ruthmore
Hombch
Cork City
Dungiee
Donegal Seaboard
Sergi Mooney
Bis Conrades
Auto registrations surge in state reach half a million
Records from Secretary Hugo show 500000 autos in the state, up 72579 from last year. For six months this year 315567 cars were registered, with total license receipts about 7.4 million dollars and projections toward 600000 vehicles as heavy registration persists across regions.
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Hugo
War Risk Insurance Policy Totals Reach Billions
The War Risk Insurance program, created in 1917, reported over 45 billion dollars in transactions by June 30 1920. In less than two years it issued 4 361 593 policies totaling about 40.28 billion dollars. All policyholders were service members from the army navy and marine corps in World War I.
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Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Sune
Insurance Department
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Responsible Job for Hines Headlined by Baker Pact duties
Brigadier General Frank T. Hines as chief of the bureau of transportation in the war department is destined by Secretary Baker to head the inland and coastwise waterways service. The new pact aims to assist development of inland water routes and colonies.
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Hines
Frank T. Hines
Bureau of Transportation
War Department
Baker
Man Dies After Barrel Trip Over Niagara Falls
The Bristol, England native Charles J. Stoplins died after a barrel ride over Niagara Falls. The body was not recovered and witnesses saw the barrel tumble over the falls. The tragedy occurred Saturday when Stoplins attempted the stunt, with rescue crews recovering pieces of the barrel later.
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Charles J. Stoplins
Bristol
Engiarmet
Niagara
Wobayrel Run
Samtuy
Stephen
Lightning Toll Claims Eight Workmen in New Orleans
A lightning strike during a storm in New Orleans fatally injures eight workmen who sought shelter under a plank shelter near a lodging house. The incident occurred as they attempted to escape the storm.
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New Orieans
Women Auxiliaries Rise in American Legion Posts
The article notes large and growing auxiliary memberships across states, with estimates suggesting 12,000 to 15,000 women linked indirectly to the American Legion through its auxiliary units. It cites Minnesota as leading with 78 posts and 70s, Massachusetts close behind, and a charter tally across states listing numerous posts and districts.
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Wusillerrault
Hoy
American Legion
Legion
Ita Ausiliner
Minnesota
Igy & Substanti
Weir
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansis
California
Colorado
Connacticut
Cuba
Delaware
Dia Frjet
Columbia
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Wine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Orah
Verainnl
Virginia
Wistousin
Fenate Moore
Momer
Miarehisuy
Thomak Disuuks
Legion Funeral Follows Ashland Soldier Home
A. W. Kelly post Legionnaires from Ashland Wis. escorted the coffin of Ltny W. Kelly from the train to the chapel and then to the church for services. Civilians wore clothes while pallbearers and firing squad were in full dress as the procession moved to the cemetery for final honors and salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ai Pasis
American Legion
Why Holy
Legion
Meares
Benefit Program Plans and Medieval Prognosis Page
A fragmented post outlines a benefit program with medieval prognostication themes, mentioning Porrecowa Pal and No. 17, along with advertised content about past events. It references the cast of characters, two forming companies, and a photograph with a brief history of their collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porrecowa
Pal
Enancedien
War service record efforts reveal county committees and forms
A local committee of seven compiled soldiers and sailors records for the county before publicizing them in the newspaper. Registrants’ service entry dates and camps were listed with a mailed questionnaire to obtain discharge details and life events. A section will cover those who died in service along with summaries and scraps.
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Kluiht
Industel
Eems
Dole
War Records Committee
Hilltoo Brown Post Denounces Anti Legion Pressure
The Milton O Brown Jr Post No 85 Indianapolis American Legion, largely composed of labor union members, adopts a resolution condemning outsiders pressuring members or prospects to drop Legion membership. It affirms loyalty to the Legion and condemns anti American agitators attacking free speech and association within its units.
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Hilton Brown, Jr
Post No
Indianapolis
Hilltoo UW. Brown
American Legion
Organized Labor
Legion
Uber
Ameri Fcan
Milton TD. Brown
Most
Conflemna
Father Times Tribute At Legion Service
A speaker from Clarksburg W Ye recounts his son’s battle with tuberculosis and notes the Legion’s service division secured medical care back pay and compensation. He lauds the effort as a worthy humane movement aiding exposed families. The address occurred at parish exercises under a local post banner.
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Cater
Clarksburg
W. Ye
Parrish
Chatelty
Gater
Wis
Legion
National Headquartars
Legon
Potters Erat
Operative Potters and
East Liserpanl
Hospital mystery deepens after stranger’s violent outburst
A disordered report notes a violent incident at an Irish hospital where a visitor challenges staff. The exchange reveals a suspect the orderly says believes he knows who committed the act, while suspicions swirl amid the confusion and fear.
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da Co
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Tleule
Ina Tun
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Conalleratle
England
France
Rais
Poland
Ort
Alse
Kolchak
Denikine
Seaeneff
Wrangel
Gromk
Smyrna Arta
Bandera
Sea of Mare Mora
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Waitare
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Bration
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Ioal
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