American Rusinian President Leads Tiny Carpathian Republic
The article describes Ukro-Rusinia, a small self governing republic in Europe with about one million people. Its American citizen president Gregory I Zsatkovitch recently arrived back in the U S after visiting family. Capital Uzhorod sits in the Carpathians noted for pretty houses and bright national costumes.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
Tlinois
American National Council of
Ohio-Basins
Mid-European Union
Philadelphia
Czecho-Slovak Republic
Ukro-Rusinia
Uzhorod
Carpathian Mountains
Rusinia
D A R Exchange Presents Flag to Congress for Archives
Representative Mondell announced a new flag gifted by the Daughters of the American Revolution and moved a unanimous resolution to accept and transfer the flag to the DAR archives. The measure honors the wartime and legislative era from 1901 to 1919 and its patriotic significance.
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Mondell
Wyoming
George Thacher Guernsey
House of Representatives
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
House
United States
Board of Management
Budget Reform Sparks Bipartisan Ovation in Congress
Governor Frank Lowden urged a centralized national budget system with a single treasury authority, proposing the treasury become the sole department of national finance and opposing an independent commission. Lawmakers cheered as he testified before the house appropriations committee.
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House Appropriations Committee
Lowden of
Inois
Secretary of the Treasury
Omar H. Wright
Illinois
Treasury Department
Department For
National Finance
Public Health Service
Lowden
House
Appropriations Committee
American Legion Post Opposes Reclamation Bill
Fletcher of Florida read into the Congressional Record post Tampa Post No. 5 American Legion endorses a loan bill offering 1000 to 5000 at 4 percent for 40 years while condemning H. R. 487 Mondell national soldier settlement act as unequal and prone to fraud and graft. Post calls for favoring the loan measure as the fairest option for veterans and the United States.
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Eee Fletcher
Florida
Congressional
Tampa Post
American Legion
Congress of the United States
United States
Congress of the
Congress Fixes High Cost Of Living Aims
A 1916 appropriation and subsequent demonstrations in fish canning methods prompt debate about relief costs. Representative Good notes a Treasury deficit as he cites $75,000 for fishing methods demonstration and $60,000 to reimburse canners for dogfish canning issues.
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Congress
Representative Good
Iowa
Appropriations Committee
House
The
Treasury
Department of Commerce
Harness Racing Booms in New Zealand Dominions
Light harness racing shows strong growth in New Zealand over twenty years. Canterbury Park Trotting Club held winter meetings on June 2 and 8 with $9,000 in premiums and over $800,000 passing through the totalizator licensed by the government. Government licenses fix meeting days and tax receipts exceed $15,000, while the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club hosts a November three day meeting and the New Zealand Cup. The New Zealand Trotting Association governs the sport, founded in 1899 with P Selig as president and J B Norris as secretary.
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New Zealand
Equator
Canterbury Park Trotting Club
Totalizator
Dominion
Canada
Canterbury Park
New Zealand Trotting Association
P. Selig
Christchurch
J. B. Norris
Corbett Predicts Tennis Boost for Boxers
James J. Corbett attended the national tennis championship at Forest Hills and urged boxers to add tennis to training. He praised the sport as a top conditioning aid and watched the Williams-Davis match, noting the players’ speed, coordination, and footwork.
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James J. Corbett
Forest Hills
Mr. Corbett
Corbett
Record breaking nominations for Melbourne and Caulfield Cups
Heavy nominations for Australia 1920 renewals. Melbourne Cup attracts 279 entries for the NOV 4 classic at Flemington while Caulfield Cup draws 264 riders for the OCT 18 feature at Caulfield. Both races center on Melbourne Victoria with generous prize money.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Flemington Course
Caulfield Course
Completion of Antwerp Olympic Stadium Nears Finish
The big stadium in Antwerp to host the Olympic games is rapidly nearing completion. It features a circular track and is designed to accommodate large crowds and international events.
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Belgium
Antwerp
Hornsby Versatile as Cardinals Position Player
Rogers Hornsby has played every in field position for the Cardinals this season with his latest stint at second base. Speculation grows that fate may yet set him in the outfield next year as his career path continues to evolve.
Merion Club Allows Caddies On Course Monday And Friday
The Merion Cricket club permits caddies to play over its golf course on Monday and Friday mornings, reflecting access privileges for club members and guests in Philadelphia.
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The
Merion Cricket Club
Umpires Shield Carl Mays After St Louis Incident
The report recounts Carl Mays clashing with George Sisler in St Louis during a Yankees visit. Umpires intervened to prevent a possible brawl as Sisler, famed for athletic versatility, faced Mays at the mound. The confrontation ended without violence due to umpire interference.
Yanks Sign Maine Schoolboy Bissonnette as Prospect
The New York Americans signed Adelphi Bissonnette, a 19 year old lefthanded pitcher from Maine regarded as a top all around talent. At 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds he is praised as a strong first baseman with potential to emulate Hal Chase.
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New York Americans
Adelphi Bissonnette
Maine
Bissonnette
Harry Lord
White Sox
Hal Chase
Bisson Nettes
New 200 Meter Straight Track At 30,000 Seat Stadium
A 200 meter straight track is under construction by the expert who built the Shepherds Bush course in London for the 1908 Olympics and the Stockholm track. The stadium will seat 30,000 spectators.
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Shepherd's Bush
London
Stockholm
Try Out For Virginian Shortstop Baker With Washington
Shortstop Baker, a longtime bearcat in Richmond Virginia baseball circles, is set for a try-out with Washington. The move marks a step in his professional prospects.
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Virginian
Baker
Richmond
Virginia
Washington
Fisher's Promising Pitcher Isher From Akron
Griffith secured young pitcher Isher from Akron who brings notable speed. Kid Gleason believes he will succeed in the major leagues and make an impact in the big show.
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Fisher
Isher
Griffith
Akron
Kid Gleason
Brooklyn Buys Saskatoon Players Nels and Beyers
Brooklyn acquires outfielder Nels and catcher Beyers from Saskatoon of the Western Canada league. Both players join the Brooklyn roster as part of a winter transaction, strengthening the club’s depth in the upcoming season.
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Saskatoon
Brooklyn
Nels
Beyers
New York Grand Circuit Purses Reach Forty Six Thousand
Rainey, former Sherman pitcher in the Texas-Oklahomas league, is a minister of the Gospel when not playing. He was swapped by Houston to Galveston and had taken a preaching course in Texas. Before joining Houston he pitched in independent ball. The New York state fair Grand Circuit purses total forty six thousand dollars.
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Rainey
Houston
Galveston
Texas
Sherman
Hooston
Athletics Helped Sox Win Pennant
The Athletics did all they could to help the White Sox to a pennant. Out of the 20 games played the Sox won 17.
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Athletics
Sox
White Sox
Reds Find Regular Outfielder Duncan Shines Early
Reds manager Pat Moran found a surprising regular outfielder this summer in Lewis Baird Duncan from the Southern association. Drafted from Birmingham, Duncan quickly became a spark in Cincinnati, delivering circus catches and solid hitting while pairing with Roush in the outfield. He proved fast on bases and an adept sacrificer, easing Moran’s outfield shortage.
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Pat
Southern Association
Duncan
Sherman Duffy
Chicago Journal
Cincinnati
Lfe
Lewis Baird Duncan
Birmingham
Moran
Reds
Neale
Roush
Steeplechase Favored for Antwerp Games
The Amateur Athletic Union opened talks with the International Olympic Committee to add a steeplechase event at the Antwerp Games next year. The current programme lacks a steeplechase, and A A U secretary Frederick W. Rubien is pushing for its restoration.
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The
Amateur Athletic Union of the
United States
International Olympic Committee
Antwerp
Frederick W. Rubien
AL A. U
Government of All Hockey Alliance Formed
The Canadian Amateur Hockey Association teams up with the International Skating Union of America to place continental amateur hockey under joint control. Giants Going Into Business. Benny Kunuff and Jesse Barnes of the New York Giants start an auto tire and accessory shop in New York aiming to profit from friends.
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Canadian Amateur Association
International Skating Union
Canadian Amateur Hockey Association
International Skating Union of America
J B Longwell Named Coach of New York University Eleven
J B Longwell, formerly with the University of Pennsylvania and Washington and Jefferson, has been engaged to coach the New York University football team. He brings college playing pedigree to the NYU program.
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J. B. Longwell
University of Pennsylvania
Washington and Jefferson
New York University
Australian sprinter Jack Donaldson wounded in war
Jack Donaldson, the Australian professional sprinting champion now in this country, served in the war five years ago and was wounded in the left arm by shrapnel.
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Jack Donaldson
Brooklyn Prep Taps Hugh Dougherty as Coach
Brooklyn Prep hires Hugh Dougherty, one of Georgetown's top all round athletes, to lead the football program. He brings a versatile background and local clutch experience to the Brooklyn squad.
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Brooklyn Prep
Hugh Dougherty
Georgetown
Brooklyn
Babe Ruth Plays Polo in Possible New England Franchise
Babe Ruth participates in polo activities as rumors circulate that he may buy a New England roller polo franchise. The report notes Ruth's athletic interests and the potential business move amid speculation in sports circles.
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Babe Ruth
New England
Asbury Park Fishing Club Plans $50,000 Clubhouse
The Asbury Park Fishing Club will build a $50,000 clubhouse and launch a membership drive to expand beyond the current 400 members.
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Asbury Park Fishing Club
Washington signs Jordan pitcher from Buffalo
Washington signs pitcher Jordan from Buffalo after a 15 win season in the International League. The acquisition adds depth to the pitching staff and targets the upcoming schedule.
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Griff
Jordan
Buffalo
Washington
Oldest Track Fixture in Grand Circuit at Charter Oak
Charter Oak park in Hartford, built in 1874, is described as the oldest track in the Grand circuit. The note highlights its historic status and long-standing background in the racing network.
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Charter Oak Park
Hartford
Curious tale at the favorite saloon and social call
Mrs Jagsby visits the saloon to meet Mr Tagsbys favorite spots and purchase packages amid a light social scene with ice cream sodas. The talk shifts to whether Mr Jagsby will visit alone, noting his fear of embarrassment. Travelers bid farewell with a cordial hoped reunion.
Child’s sharp remark ends scolding in kitchen incident
Edward, six, cuts his shoe with a knife and endures a lengthy dressing-down from his father. He finally quips that continued scolding may make him mad, signaling a humorous, relatable family moment.
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Edward
Papa
Home Wreckers and Gas Stoves on Display
A chaotic exchange mentions colossal finance and a mock display of gas stoves described as home wreckers for brides raised on jazz. The dialogue hints at confusion over numbers and the meaning of the display.
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Twan
Boston artist finds hobo specimen on the common
A young Boston artist seeking no model encounters a tramp on the common. She asks how long he can stay still for posing and the man replies that the cops get busy, miss, implying potential trouble or pursuit.
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Boston
fragmentary domestic quip on cooking and clothes
A husband asks if the wrap fits. The wife says yes, the cook is about to leave, and she is adjusting clothes to coax the cook to stay engaged.
No Work for Her Cooks Recalled in Domestic Row
In a brief domestic exchange a man states he discharged the cook because he cannot provide sufficient meals to keep her busy. The remark underscores household strain and resource limits.
Perversity and Joy in Doing Things One Cannot Afford
A reflective verse fragment contrasts wealth hoarding with pleasure found in acts one cannot pay for. It hints at moral value in restraint and the paradox of deriving joy from unauthorized or impossible spending.
Limit of Safety in a Conversation about Fair Charging
A dialogue notes a boundary on what may be charged for a simple task. One speaker cautions there is a limit to pricing. The other offers a rough example about cleaning a straw hat and receiving a replacement lid if charged too much.
Entwined Exchange Suggests Blunt Courtship
In a fragmentary dialogue a speaker recalls telling Jack she would like to see him attempt a kiss. The other person notes Jack typically seeks to do what she prefers, hinting at ongoing flirtation and implied consent dynamics.
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Jack
Old Uncle Peter’s Plan Sparks Family Debate
In Fact contrasts two relatives views on funding a mausoleum. First Relative calls it willful waste, asserting Peter’s money should not be spent on tomb upkeep. Second Relative counters with a dismissive laugh, labeling it wasteful will.
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Peter
Door to success quote sparks quick dive warning
The piece cites a revolving door analogy about rushing into opportunity. It warns that delaying or hesitating can leave you on the sidewalk while others seize the moment. The short aphorism emphasizes decisive action to avoid being left behind.
Terrapin on Menu Never Appears in Diner Card
Cartoon dialogue notes a diner bill of fare omitting terrapin with a humorous exchange about the fictional dish. Walter explains the terrapin never existed in the joint, while a snappy remark references a fancy touch.
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Walter
Fortune teller predicts landlord’s missed rent
A fortune-teller asserts knowledge of the future, claiming the landlord will not receive rent next month. The exchange highlights a quirky glimpse into superstition and timing.
Aspirin for Headache Bayer Package Promoted
An advertisement urges insisting on Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in a Bayer package with sections for Mendache Colds Pain Neuralgia Lumbago and Rheumatism. It claims Bayer means genuine Aspirin prescribed for nineteen years and notes 12 tablets cost a few cents. Bayer is the trademark of Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetic acid ester of Salicylic.
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Bayer
Moses and Ruth St. Denis Performances At Greek Theatre
Getting Ball for Moses presents Miriama sister of Moses alias Ruth St. Denis dancing Israelites from the Red Sea to the wilderness. Two pallor listen as actors discuss the merits and demerits of one god Baal with strong influence on the play. A cop asks what’s happening and another explains the scene as the whiskered figure at the end tries to pet Baal for Moses.
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Moses
Miriama
Ruth St. Denis
Red Sea
Baal
Physically Fit At Any Age Ad From Gold Medal Capsule
An advertisement claims kidney health depends on overall fitness and warns of Brights Disease. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Capsules imported from Holland and promises immediate relief with a money back guarantee if ineffective.
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Holland
Influenza Exterminates Red Men at Cross Lake
Reports from Cross Lake north of Winnipeg say influenza has nearly wiped out the Indian population in the district. The area lacks physicians to provide aid.
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Cross Lake
Winnipeg
Fiddle Fit Headache Cure Promises Quick Morning Feel
An advertisement touts a patent medicine claim to cure headaches caused by torpid bowels. It asserts poisonous matter in the intestines reabsorbs into the blood, inflaming brain tissue and causing dull throbbing pain. The remedy promises stomach cleansing and detox while you sleep.
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Rosy
Abbreviating Abbreviations In Sports And Society
A satirical note on excessive shortening in text and attire from states and elites to foods and tools. The piece laments overuse of abbreviations in everyday language and sports writing, contrasting trivial shorthand with decorum and decency across cultures.
Has Jones remarked on odd golf halls on the links
A brief quote captures a playful exchange about Jones and golf halls during a links conversation. The remark hints at his distinctive way of phrasing and the game’s character, reflecting a lighthearted moment in sports discourse.
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Jones
Bust Identified as Herodotus Portrait at Metropolitan Museum
Dr. Robinson of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York identified an antique marble bust stored for decades as a portrait of Herodotus the father of history. The piece, once found in Benha Egypt and linked to Stade Brugach Bey, gains significance as the sixth known Herodotus portrait and is regarded as one of the best extant.
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Mill Brugach Bey
Stwan
Metropoltan Museum of
Arta
Imnowa
Therodotus
Pay to Japanese Soldiers Underpay Sparks Debate
An editorial argues Japanese soldiers’ pay is too low at 1.50 yen monthly for privates and 1.06 for corporals, noting homesupply supplements are needed. It cites total pay at 2,150,000 and estimates a trebling would require about 4,800,000 more to meet needs.
Time’s shift from central office charm to modern efficiency
John Armstrong recalls a bygone era when the telephone was a convenience before modern efficiency. He cites a humorous anecdote about a caller asking the central operator to listen in on a neighbor’s home to fetch a doughnut recipe and watch a baby.
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John Armstrong
Central
Nak Central
Life Versus Existence In A Boarding House Exchange
A terse dialogue shows Joe without a fixed address, still boarding at the same house, while officials and lawyers are labeled as failures in their callings and unfit to direct or manage other ventures.
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