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Newspaper

Pekin Advance

Location

Pekin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1920

Page

6

Western Canada climate and harvest scene described in Monsonia

A long piece recalls October ripening in Western Canada with strawberries raspberries corn and other produce. It notes exhibitions by the Dominion government showing homegrown crops and praises local gardens and flowers. A garden scene from Saskatchewan and reflections on climate and farming follow a travelogue tone.

Canada Hee Benifit Monsonia Western Canada Penton Fms AL Smith Rocauville Saskatchewan Canaan Dominion of Canain

Secret Tripartite Treaty Cuts Up Turkey Signed at Sevres

Three governments France Great Britain Italy sign a telagraphic tripartite pact in which they pledge to support each other to preserve spheres of influence in Turkey. The document, dated August 10, outlines zones in Cilicia western Kurdistan and southern Anatolia while leaving British interests ambiguously defined and allows shared exploitation of the Baghdad railway and Heraclea region.

Paris France Great Ialy Cilicia Kurdistan Syria Italy Anatolia Alan Bagdad Heracles

Dun's Review of Business Indicates Mixed Conditions

Dun's Review of Business assesses that trust and confidence are rising in some areas while overall commerce remains restrained. Warmer weather spurs a modest retail revival but most buyers await further price readjustments before new orders. Pig iron output falls, dry goods demand broadens, and cotton trade at first hands shows a lift, but leather and other rents remain tepid.

New York Dun

Samoan Naval Governor Terhune Dies by His Own Hand

A dispatch to the Navy department reports that Terhune, naval governor of Samoa, killed himself at noon on November 8. In St Louis, Edna Ellis, 18, a stenographer, was found murdered in a vacant lot in the northern part of the city. In Lawrence Massachusetts, four woolen mills of the American Woolen Company will close for the rest of the week under a four-day work schedule adjustment.

Washington, Noy If. Terhune Navy Department St. Louis Edna Ellis Miss Ellis Lawrance Mass Woalen Company Upton

Don Louis de Bourbon Claims Spanish Throne in New York

Don Louis de Bourbon, a slender Latin man, claims he is the rightful heir to the Spanish throne. He was discovered in New York after four years of quiet residence, says his father was Alfonso XII and his mother a morganatic wife, and that he was born in Galatz, Romania in 18S. He states he does not seek recognition and that his early years were spent hidden away before later traveling.

Don Louis de Bourbon Spain New York Metropolis Don Louis Ile Alfonso Nit Ihing Galatz Ronmania

Unclear court action linked to Palmer case in federal hearing

Disjointed OCR notes report a November federal court session involving Palmer and an investigation into the attorney general's ties to a case about mine operators. The text references trade policy aims, including home-market supply, export potential, and competition with Germany and France, with Secretary Alexander in commerce.

Inalianapolis A. Mitehdth Palmer United States Jude A. H. uApaersen Ceal Nile Berg Prinep Washington Eas Jodastelos Alexander i Borde Germany France

Miners Advised to Return to Work After Strike Vote

London reports the executive officers of the Moers federation resolved to end the strike and urge miners to resume work despite a ballot showing a large majority against accepting government seizure proposals.

Federation London Moers Federation Miecout Rotive

Court Orders Strike Off Echo Makers In Factory Dispute

An injunction from the Superior Court orders the strike by echo makers at the Thamas G. Plant company factory halted. The ruling, described as among the broadest in the state, aims to end a May 13 1910 labor drive. George W. Stevens, president of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, died suddenly at Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs in West Virginia, Richmond reports.

George W. Stevens Richmond Chesapeake & Ohio Ralway Greenbrier W. Va

Wisconsin Véggs Robbery At Superior Pool Hall

Two masked bandits entered a Superior pool hall on November 8 and held up 35 men, escaping with 2500 dollars in cash and other valuables. A patrolman stood on a corner 35 feet away at the time.

Wisconsin Superior Wis

First Pennsylvania woman candidate for U S senator earns vote

Nov. 8 report highlights Philadelphian Mrs Lenk Cobb Marion of Emporjung as the first woman from Pennsylvania to seek the United States Senate. She receives a ten vote result on the Prohibition ticket, underlining early female political activity.

PACT 13 DEAD SAYS HARDING AT VICTORY CELEBRATION

President elect Warren G. Harding addressed a vast homefolks crowd in Marion amid a somber tribute to the Versailles covenant. He said the league of nations is a corpse and urged a government of law under the Constitution while stressing America’s leadership role. In Cork, O Callahan becomes lord mayor after MacSwiney.

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Brean Seeks Wilson Resignation Named Marshall in Exchange

Chicago November 6 William J Brean urged President Wilson to resign immediately and proposed Marshall to take over the presidency with Harding as Secretary of State The sugar control regime ends in a proclamation by President Wilson providing for disclosure of licenses held by wholesalers on November 19 at Weslington

Wilson Chicago William J. Brean Marshall Hardnng Tonde U. & Rule of Sugar Weslington Shoresalers

Lynching Unfolds After Election Day Violence in Ocoee

At Ocoee near Orlando Florida on election day a racially charged mob attacked Black residents after a disputed poll. Two white men were fatally wounded and several others including a former police chief were injured. A Black man died in jail later as mob violence spread to homes where Black crowds gathered. A shootout and arrests followed as authorities attempted to quell the incident.

Orlando Fla Qcoee Elee- Munothelila Jides Perry Uoh

Rail Bill Costs Private Operation After Control

Washington reports that four private railroads will incur a total deficit of 208 million dollars for the six months after federal control ends, with the treasury owed 450 million under the transportation act guarantees. Part of the deficit reflects wage increases from the Railroad Labor Board. The guarantee period ends September 1 and higher passenger and freight rates raise gross railroad revenue by about 1.5 billion annually.

Washington Interstate Commerce Treasury Raiload Labor Board Interstate Commerce Commission Eed

U S Seizes 12 Breweries in Federal Crackdown

Chicago reports preparations to confiscate a dozen breweries under a 1867 law after testing found illegal beer tax evasion. Raids targeted 300 saloons as officials pursue penalties for violations of federal tax and prohibition laws. The Willys-Overland auto plant will shut for inventory with indefinite closure. General Wrangel’s troops reach Crimea before Soviet forces advance.

Chicago Fodernl Thomas J. O'Brien Overland Auto Plant Talede Willys-Quer

Wars of the United States. a listed nineteen conflicts

An Austray paragraph on Wars of the United States lists nineteen conflicts. It highlights major wars such as the Revolution and War of 1812 and notes notable Indian wars like Black Hawk and Seminole, with several minor engagements including campaigns against Tripoli and the Philippines.

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Tree Saw All Presidente at the corner of Peonsy avenue and Fourteenth street

A withered historic tree at the corner of Peonsy avenue and Fourteenth street in Washington is described as a longtime gathering spot for famous leaders during past inaugurations, once located near the WHard hotel corner and cited by the Washington Byenine Star.

Peonsy? Avenue Fourteenth Street Washington Whard Hotel Sears

Beginning of a New Life Promises Youth and Health

An advertisement touts Bulgarian Blood Tea as a cure-all to restore youthfulness, improve health, and relieve common ailments. It claims potent herbs from Europe, Asia, and Africa, urges immediate purchase through druggists, and guarantees full refund if no health improvements in three weeks.

Europe Asia Africa Marvel Products Co Marvel Building Pittsburgh

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