Review of 1923: Reparations, treaties and political shifts
A concise survey of 1923 highlights including German reparations crises and Ruhr occupation, Turkey's Lausanne gains and Mussolini’s triumph, Greece-Italy tensions, and U S political shifts. It notes Harding's death and Coolidge's succession, Athens and Constantinople changes, and legal steps on liquor, land ownership, and ambassadorial appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
United States
Italy
Finland
Caechoslovakia
Turkey
Probablyussia
Germany
Ruhr
France
Great Britain
Poincare
Reparations Commission
Coolidge
Republica
Mustapha Kemal
Pidsha
Primo- Rivera
Spain
Harding
San Francisco
Calvin Coolidge
Republican Party
Reparations Clash Delays Spark European Diplomacy
In January Allied premiers held a futile Paris conference as Germany defaulted on reparations. Britain urged France to avoid Ruhr occupation while France pressed for payment. Germany offered new terms but was rejected. Britain and France clashed over continued coercion and compromise stalled.
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Paris
France
Germany
Hughes
United States
Berlin
Ruhr
Britain
Cuno
Reichstag
Mary
Ghent
Ranee
Belgium
Death of Warren G Harding Remains Mourned Nationwide
The United States mourns President Warren G Harding after his death on August 2 following a West Coast tour and Alaska voyage. Vice President Calvin Coolidge takes oath in Plymouth Vermont, signaling a transition as party candidates shift for 1924.
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United’ States
Warren G. Harding
Jong
West
Alaska
San Wrancisco
Washington
Marton
Ohio
Aitie
Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Plymouth
Poticies
Republican ‘Party
Coolidge
Hiram
Johnson
California
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Underwood
William G
McAdoo
Ralston
Indiana
Smith
New
York
Goysot
Jerzey
Henry Ford
Y. Dent
Cleveland
Darling
Hubert
Global turmoil and revolts mark postwar year
The year saw uprisings in Germany Bavaria and Rhineland plus Spain Portugal and Bulgaria and a failed royalist coup in Munich. Stresemann won dictatorial powers briefly, reformist moves in Spain toppled cabinets, and Britain faced a hung parliament as Ramsay MacDonald prepared a new government.
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Germany
Gustave
Stresemann Réntenmark
Bavaria
Berlin
von Ludendorff
Munich
Hitler
Ludendorff
Froderick William
Holland
Rhineland
France
Baynerian Palatinate
Chiancellor Stresemaann
Disaster in Japan and a year of global calamities
A sweeping retrospective cites the 1924- era Tokyo Yokohama quake and fires that devastated nine towns killing about 225000 and wounding over 125000 while sparking swift relief from the American Red Cross and allied governments. It lists numerous disasters and a vast roll of notable figures connected to the era.
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Japan
Yokohamna
Tokyo
Kelso
Wasi
Dawson
Cumberland
B.C
Kiled
Ward's Island
New York
Coven
Hot Springs
Ark
Cleveland
D. C
Kypnsas
Oklahoma
Colorado
Mi. Mita
Kemmerer
Wyo
Hongkong
Arkansas Valley
U. S
Califarnia
Birge
Berkeley
Cal
Burtington
Lockett
Shansi Province
China
Bergamo
Iualy
Aranny
Forsythe
Colombia
Ecuador
Major U S Strike Highlights Year in Industry
A large national strike challenged the nation’s industrial order as miners in Pennsylvania faced wage and condition disputes. Governor Pinchot, with President Coolidge’s approval, proposed a compromise on August 29 after August negotiations, leading to a September 20 resumption of work. Rail labor and various steel and packing companies also saw wage adjustments and agreements during the year.
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Manuel Teixeira Gomes
Portugal
Poland
Lithuania
Memel
League of Nations
Witos
Bratiano
Rumania
Branting
Sweden
Li Yuan-hung
Tsao-kun
Sin
Butchka
Beplluk
Mexico
Adolfo de la Huerta
Obregon
Elbert H. Gary
U. S. Steel Corporation
American Federation At Labor
Portland
Ore
Gompers
Ameren
United States
Coolidge
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Chicago Packing “House
Revival of Printing at the Nile Institution in 1804
The text notes a road sinking into disuse before 1804 when Doctor Gulliawan became director and revived printing at the Nile institution, sparking a new era for publishing and books.
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Gullliawan
Institutop
Doetii
G Nile
Rane Ny
Rabee Books
Notable sports year highlights from 1920s list
The summary recounts a packed slate of 1920s sports events, naming college, national and professional titles. Highlights include USC and Penn State football wins, national ski and tennis titles, world and national records, Kentucky Derby victor Zev, Walker Cup, Indy 500 contender Tommy Milton, golf championships, Wimbledon tennis, and baseball pennants. It references Dempsey, Firpo, and Willard boxing clashes, plus Yale Michigan and other college feats.
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Southern California University
Penn State
Anders Hangen
Jole Kay
Ritoln
Whaland
Wile Hoppe
Jake Schaeffer
Michigan University
Vincent Wehsrds
Zev
Tingland
Tommy Milton
Indianapolis
Criggu
France
Kilbane
New York
Thineho Villa
Wilde
Arthur Tayers
England
Michigan
Yale
Harvard
Jack Dempsey
Gibbons
Shelby, Mont
Lars Firpa
Arpenting
Jess Willard
Johnny Dundee
Criqui
Lliam Johnston
California
Wimbledon
Wil
Thden
Bobby Jones
Atlanta
Helen Wills
Molla Millory
Mark Arle
Tilois
Harry Greb
Johnny Willson
Dempsey
Firpo
Miriam Burns
Kansasity
Wil Hn Tilden
New York Yankees
Gene Sarazen
Edith Cummings
Yankees
Lupymis
Belmont Track
Uarvarid
University of Hinds
University of Michigan
Notable deaths mark January 1928 in Wisconsin circles
The obituary notes Death claimed prominent figures in January 1928 including W. T. Whiting, a Wisconsin paper mill magnate, and Edwin Stevens. The piece frames these losses as part of Death’s regular toll among notable men and women.
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W. T. Whiting
Wisconsin
Piper Mill
Edwin Stevens
Sands of Blind Persons Gain Profit and Pleasure
A feature notes how blind individuals find profit and enjoyment through accessible crafts and services, highlighting inclusive opportunities and community programs that empower people with visual impairment.
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Loudon
Seth Thomas and the Early American Clock Monopoly
The article traces Seth Thomas as the founder of the first major clock factory in the United States and describes his long monopoly in American clockmaking. It notes that Seth Thomas clocks are prized heirlooms in many families and mentions the evolution from the use of the supply dial to the ancestor clock format.
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Seth Thomas
Aiterien
Indus Try
Wiew
United States
Seth Thomas Cocks
Sue
Water clocks and pendulums transform timekeeping history
A fragment notes developments in early clocks: the water clock from ancient Rome, then the shift to weights around 4 weight usage, and by about the year 1000 the pendulum’s invention.
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Rome
Public Domain Records Show Vast Unsettled Lands
The public domain totals about 182 million acres, largely unsettled, covering California, Chile and Nevada. A portion reaches 30 titles in value as surveys begin.
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California
Chali
Nevada
Prescription that Cures Rheumatism Promises Money Back
James H. Allen claims a long study led to Allenrhu a remedy dissolving uric acid deposits and banishing rheumatism. He offers free refunds if the first pint bottle does not lead to recovery and directs mail orders through Buck & Rayner Drug Stores in Chicago Illinois.
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James H. Allen
Allenrhu
Buck & Rayner Drug Stores
Chicago
Ill
Berlin Trial Forces Actress to Pay Lawyer Shoe Repair
Berlin judge orders a prominent actress to cover court costs after a shoemaker won a suit over attorney fees. The cobbler claimed he advised a new pair of shoes in lieu of his full fee, and the court required the actress to pay for mending the lawyer's shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Demand Bayer Aspirin Warning and Authenticity Advice
Public service ad urges buyers to look for Bayer on package or tablets to ensure genuine Bayer Aspirin and avoid dangerous imitations. Advises saying Bayer at purchase and notes 23 years of physician-approved safety.
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Bayer
Rabbit famine claim reexamined by biological survey
The biological survey finds the belief in a nine year rabbit scarcity is not regular. It notes the pattern may result from disease spreading among rabbit populations and challenges the notion of a fixed cycle every nine years.
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Biological Survey
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Cascar ets for liver and bowels 10c a box
A cryptic ad reads Cascar ets for liver and bowels at 10 cents a box. A vignette quotes a domestic exchange about burglary and courage as a wry aside. The piece ends with a quip about the chronic kicker getting his foot in it.
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