Money Making Scheme Hit Under Post Office Rules
United Press reports steps to end profits from trading international money orders and stamps. New rates set August 15 align with actual exchange rates, curbing Ponzi style gains. Ponzi and others allegedly earned millions, though government states no loss. Large crowds gathered as Ponzi began refunds after delays.
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Washington, D. C
London
Great Britain
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Post Office Department
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Poston
Netherlands
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
France
Belgium
Italy
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Harding Busy Before Front Porch Campaign Opens
Senator Harding's campaign activity increases as he handles letters and telegrams at Marion. National Committee figures including McCarl and Upham meet local businessmen James Patten Ivan Ackley Charles Tasie Harry Herricit and John Glenn to discuss campaign finance and speaker allocations for congressional races.
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Marion
Fred W. Upham
National Committee
James A. Patten
Ivan ©. Ackley
Charles Tasie
Harry H. Elerricit
John M. Glenn
Ponzi Scheme Operations Shrink Room Described In Paper
A historical account notes eager clients urged for a 50 percent profit within 96 days. Ponzi and associates drained washer baskets of gold and moved them to banks as client cards were sorted. The rapid transit fortune business ran in a tiny eleven by thirty six foot room.
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Ponzi
Cox Named Democratic Leader for Campaign
Washington, D. C. Gov Cox, Democratic presidential nominee, will lead the party effort. National committee chair White said Cox intends to take charge of party headquarters during a two day visit, plan campaign finances and expenditures, and meet leaders including potential White House calls if invited. McAdoo offered his services for speeches.
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White House
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Saide
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Wilson
Immediate US action urged on Japan immigration issue
United Press reports from Jaupville Kentucky that King Swope urged Congress to act promptly on an immigration bill. He called for strict entry tests and a ruling that only patriotic Americans may enter, saying the nation must control immigration to protect states and citizens. He indicated future legislation will follow committee recommendations.
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Jaupville
Hence Committee On
Swape
May Close Freight Depots Two Gays A Week
Interstate Commerce Commission officials discuss closing freight depots to speed car supply. Proponents say it would improve throughput while railroad workers fear job cuts and half time shifts.
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Rammerce Commission
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Raitadap
Rairoad
Lemme
Germany approves action of delegates Spa conference
United Press reports Germany approved the government action signing agreements reached with the allies at the Spa conference. Confidence was voted in the government by the Reichstag. An analysis shows the majority Socialists backed the government while independents and nationalists refrained or opposed spa decisions.
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Reicnatas
Spa
Farrington Sees Coal Strike End Within Days
Springfield Illinois miners head toward end of 70,000 strong strike within 40 to 72 hours as Frank Farrington, head of the Illinois Miners Union, signals possible resolution. Chicago meetings with operators and unions planned to decide joint conference stance amid federal sanction issues and rising prices.
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Springfield
Alinois
Frank Farrington
Ulinois Miners’ Union
Rrington
Brewsytisr. Ciicage
Thongis — T. Brewster
Central Field
Chicago
Indianapolis
Washington
Indiana
Thinois Operstars
Terre Tante
Harry W. Laitle
Southern Indiana Coal Bureau
Evansville
United Mine Workers of America
Miam T. Brewster
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Lewis
Opera
John la. Lewis
Ting
Ten Wards of Oshkosh Census Totals Listed
Washington, D C census bureau released ten ward figures for Oshkosh city with totals per ward ranging from 1 631 to 3 254 and a city total of 33 362. Nearby Menasha Nee nah Omro Winneconne are listed with respective counts 7 214 7 171 1 942 and 745.
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Omro
Winneconne
Rental investigation triggers ten dollar rent hike
United Press reports in St Paul that state rental probes led to a ten dollar rent increase for one tenant in a Summit Avenue apartment. Watson P Davidson hired an expert accountant after being subpoenaed, realized his income was low, and credited the commission with guiding his discovery.
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United Press
St. Paul
Minu
Monoplanes on West May Trip
United Press reports all metal monoplanes carrying the first transcontinental aerial mail test from Central Park Long Island toward San Francisco. Eleven planes escorted the transcontinental aircraft over New York as the aerial mail route project aims for coast to coast service by September with stops at Cleveland, Chicago, Omaha, Cheyenne, Salt Lake City, and San Francisco. The expedition includes Army Air Service leaders and designers, with two planes to be used for forest patrols.
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Premier George Revealed as Lincoln Statue Ceremony Singer
Amid Westminster Abbey ceremonies for the Lincoln statue unveiling, an unidentified singer’s voice carried over umbrellas and rain. The Wesler choir performed The Battle Hymn of the Republic, later traced to Prime Minister Lloyd George who faced wide discussion for his role and remarks.
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America
Milk Price Hike Promised by Chicago Producers
The Milk Producers Cooperative Association met to set a higher price for milk and cream for dealers in northern Wisconsin and southern Wisconsin. Secretary WW White said in July the association asked $2.60 per hundredweight, and now seeks $2.79, noting June bids at $2.75 and this month at $4.20.
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Death on gallows asked for Gene Geary
Fragmented report says Gene Geary faces a death sentence after murder allegations linked to Harry Jiteshoe. Insanity defense argued but not pursued as state presses final plea. Also notes a bank robbery near Graay Lake with unconfirmed reports of a fatality.
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Cene Creare
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Bare
Wolf Lake
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Thie Rity
Anean
Poste
Nose Amputation Case Sparks Courtroom Bout
Arthur Wailes was held on $500 bond after being charged with illegal manipulation of Arthur Johnson’s nose in a bottle incident. Witnesses described a fight that led to a severed nose found in a bottle, with Johnson’s identification of Wailes. The judge ordered the evidence sent to criminal court for trial.
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Teuinden
Arthur Wailes
Arthury Jehason
Jebsin
Wailes
Bollie
Polee
Johnson
Ious
Atd
Revolt in Formosan island as Aborigines rise against Japan
From Tokyo comes word of a native revolt on Formosa s Huinege Island in Shin Chi Ku district with Aborigines opposing Japanese forces. Japan reportedly prepares measures to quell the uprising while the United States disputes Tokyo s occupation of northern Formosa and outlines its stance on the territory. The crisis feeds ongoing U S Japan tensions as domestic political drama in Japan includes a dramatic diet attack by Yukio Omaki on the ministry.
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Formo
Shin Chi Ku
Tokyo
Jthe
United States
Japan
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California
A! Ina
Yukio Omaki
Justices
Sweetheart Exempted in Nashville Poison Plot Case
United Press reports Bessie Sharp, linked to the Littraal case, won temporary exemption from arrest amid a failed plot to kill Mrs Littraal. Littraal confessed to drugging candy with strychnine aimed at his wife, Lizzie Brooks, who died in the central Nashville hospital after the poisoning attempt.
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United Press
Nashville
Tenn
Bessie Sharp
Ergie Littraal
Poten
Central Hospital
Lizsie Brooks
Former Kaiser and Wife Strain Amid Exile Health Concerns
A report states the former Kaiser and his wife live under strain due to health issues and exile. They are said to be frail and rely on care, with others denying the report. A former secretary to a prince is described as largely responsible for the divorce.
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Deligy United Foy
Berlin
Wie
Prince
Watch for profiteering in sale of federal meat
Federal price officials and district attorneys have been instructed by the department of justice to watch resale dealers for profiteering in the massive canned meat surplus distributed by the army. The low army disposal price could spur unscrupulous profits in markups.
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Associated Press
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United States
Fair Price Commissions
Department of Justice
War Department
J Pice
Building Tieup Threatened in St. Paul
A threatened tie up threatened to halt building work in St Paul as the building trades announce plans to call out all union men on jobs with non union plumbers. More than 2,000 craftsmen were idle. A weeks old dispute involving plumbers led to an agreement among master plumbers to maintain open shops.
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United Press
St. Paul
St. Fault
Building Trades Assembly
Reign of Terror in Limerick City Amid Irish Crisis
Reports from Dublin and London describe a period of intense unrest in Limerick and surrounding areas. Attacks on patrols, reprisals in Valhott Chimekily Cork, and a deadly shooting of Constable Murray are tied to Sinn Fein and British government tensions. Authorities announce troop reinforcement and new policing plans while Irish leaders consider truces and court challenges.
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Lunerich
Chimekily
County Cork
Murray
Yrale
Limerick
London
Ireland
Witdrawal
Seek Suspect in Mexico as Detroit Links to Lansing Murder Case
Authorities pursue a woman reported at Saltillo, Mexico, tied to the Lansing murder case. Detectives seek warrants and a list of suspects, with a reward offered for information leading to the arrest of the trunk murder victim’s alleged killer.
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Aliis Q. J. Sernanudtz
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Lansing
Slesper
Penton Street
Birmingham
Aldrey
Cauvietian
Joe
Akron
Willian Me Tronnelteas
Ferione
Debn ‘Palma
Birney
Tolmaa
Leroya Vera
Murd
Peter & Ith
Railroads Seek Permission to Raise Borrowing Rates
Representatives of U S railroads asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to borrow from private capital at higher interest than ten percent to participate in the receiving fund created by transportation act. They said private loans could be obtained at less than one percent due to the money market.
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Associated Press
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Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Inaam
Polish Situation May Be Saved Allied Report
The Franco-British mission to Poland reports the Polish manpower satisfactory in quality and quantity though army services are poorly organized. It urges immediate landing of munitions, deployment of 600 French and British officers, and redeploying troops from the Carpathian front to the northern front to avert crisis.
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Pranco-Hritigh
Boland
Amubitars
Poland
Caliclan
Democratic campaign funds open to all contributions
Washington reports the Democratic party chairmen announcing an open campaign fund to all contributors with a three word slogan progress prosperity. William G McAdoo says he will speak for Cox and urges full publicity of campaign money and sources amid calls for a costly, clean campaign. He warns against a purchased presidency and supports investigations into party finances.
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Washington, D. C
George White
White
AVA
McAdoo
MeAdoo
Republican Nation Committee
Ita
Hadheen
Senate Investigation Committee
Kenyon
Towa
Repubican
Avery
Cox
Nant Ges
Lower California ruler calls for volunteers
Governor Esteban Cantu, ruling northern Lower California, urged residents to volunteer to resist a federal move against his authority. Reports say his forces are mobilizing as a confrontation with the provisional Mexican government looms, while Calexico residents react to the border crisis and possible armed action.
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United Press
Calexico
Calif
Callifornia
Esteban Cantu
Tower California
Cantu
Cantay
Baldomero Almada
Lower
California
Californi
Mexico City
Winconain-Fair Forecast From July Thirty
Weather summary notes 4055 precnat for Winconain-Fair this night and Friday with cooler conditions in eastern and northern portions. Local observations show partly cloudy conditions with variable temperatures and mild winds in the vicinity.
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Winconain
Suspicion and policy clash over Russo-Polish armistice
Special to The Northwestern reports Washington views on the Russo-Polish armistice and a proposed London conference. The United States refuses to recognize the Bolshevik government and criticizes its terror while urging trade with Russia at Americans’ risk. It cites failures of Lenine and Trotzky and calls for free elections, condemning Bolshevik control and coercion.
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Russia
Lloyd George
Great Britain
United States
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Poland
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