President Harding ignores appeal on West Virginia coal fields
Washington reports President Harding rejected a plea from Senator Luther Huad and Governor Morgan of West Virginia to aid workers in the coal regions. The briefing notes Supreme Court rulings, economy measures, and political moves shaping federal action amid the coal crisis and broader postwar policy debates.
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Harding
Washington
West Virginia
Lutherhuad
Helst
Morgan
Vents and Civilians Fight in Upper Silesia Senate Passes Tariff Bill
Péles and German civilians clash in Upper Silesia as Senate approves emergency tariff legislation. Prime minister emphasizes a lean army while authorities issue a list of draft slackers.
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Lloyd George
House of Commons
London
Upper Silesia
Péles
Senate
Trouse
Germany Accepts Allied Demands and Forms New Government
Germany has surrendered unconditionally accepting the allies demands and forming a new cabinet led by Dr. Wirth. The Reichstag approved the ultimatum by a large majority and the government pledged to carry out reparations disarmament and war crime trials without delay. France remains wary while the U.S. signals support for European adjustments amid political shifts.
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Supremme Council
Dr. Wirth
Pehrenbach
Pattix
House of Commons
France
Reichstag
Wirth
Engm
Dertin
Rhine
Ruhr
Cormany
Bavaria
Poles and Allies Face Silesia and Near East Turmoil
As Upper Silesia grows tenser, Poles accuse allies of betrayal over Teschen and Danzig while fighting German civilian forces east of the Oder. In the Near East, Greece and Turks wage war as Allied officials declare neutrality for Constantinople and surrounding waters. Bolsheviks plot against Kemal Pasha in Ankara as arrests follow.
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Upper Silesia
Peperis
Foortiuts
Cusel
Oder River
Ratibor
Rosenberg
Supreme Council
League of Nations
Teschen
Ukraine
Danzig
Upper
Silesiia
Poland
Asia
Fron
Constantinople
Jasporus
Dardanelles
Greece
Ier
Brusa
Tsimid
Rodosta
Jeast
Kemal Pasha
Angora
War Department Defends Slacker Lists and Bergdoll Pursuit
General March testifies to house committees that draft lists remain official and cannot be altered without department approval after appeals in Washington. He vows to pursue slacker G. C. Bergdoll from Germany for punishment, with focus on attorney Clarence Gibboney and two sergeants linked to his escape.
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Washington
G. C. Bergdoll
War Department
Germany
General March
House
Dodger
British coal strike escalates with embargo threats
Transport workers vow no foreign coal unloading in the UK and seek miners' aid while government plans to allow vital imports. Soldiers and sailors concentrate in likely trouble areas as Robert Williams urges strict embargo despite possible disease consequences.
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United Kingdom
Robert Williams
Britain offers Sinn Fein new peace plan for united Ireland
Foreign correspondents report the British government proposes to Sinn Fein a final settlement granting Ireland self government with full fiscal autonomy and control of judiciary and police, abandoning the £18,000,000 annual tribute. Defense terms open for discussion. North and south must accept and unite.
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Sinn Fein
Ireland
North
South
Irelund
Three year old washed ashore changes health tale
Mrs Christina Ke Dingman of Oakland recounts miraculous rescue as a three year old was washed ashore in a box after a sea voyage wreck. She credits Tanlac with curing long stomach trouble rheumatism and fatigue and even notes weight gain and improved digestion. Tanlac is advertised as sold by leading druggists.
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Pre
Tanlac
Christina Ke. Dingman
Alice St. Oakland
Calif
Dingman
Chile
French windmill idea uses water turbine principle
A new windmill design encases a vertical cylinder with blades that guide wind from any direction to a turbine wheel. Wind exits bottom, power transmitted through gears to drive an electric generator with a centrifugal regulator to control speed.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine promotes natural health cure
Catarrh is described as a local disease influenced by constitutional conditions. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is pitched as a tonic and blood purifier that cleanses the blood and builds up the system to restore normal conditions and let Nature heal. Circulars free from EB J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
Nature
Eb, J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Medium Claims and War Death Tale Spark Debate
In a heated exchange two figures discuss spiritualism and contacting the dead. Dugan defends belief while Monahan challenges him. A wartime memory is recounted about a sister told by a medium that the speaker wished to return, while he was actually aboard a transport at sea.
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Los Angeles
Clara Smith Amon
Jake L. Llamon
Dugan
Monahan
Earth
High Sea
American Legion Weekly
Cuticura Remedies for Sore Hands Ad
A advertises Cuticura for sore hands recommending soaking in hot suds with Cuticura Soap then drying and applying Cuticura Ointment. Remove excess ointment with tissue. Claims Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum cover all toilet needs.
Lazy Lovery portraitist teased as “Lazy Lovery”
Sir John Lovery of England, a renowned portrait painter, earned the nickname after a society woman visiting his studio asked why he did nothing while studying her. He replied with a biting remark about starting the work, illustrating his method and the sharp humor of the era.
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Sir John Lovery
England
Boston Post
Red Cross Ball Blue Promises Snowy Whites For All
Advertised as the dye that keeps true blue and snowy white fabrics bright. Grocers claim strong results and repeat customers praise its effect on laundry.
Hardest Part of Being a Postmaster
Information First Hand notes a postmaster describing the toughest aspect of mail work as securing the position and keeping the job. The humor centers on the challenge of obtaining and holding the post.
Foolish Question Neighbor Joke
A light exchange features a playful misdirection about naming. Little Boéy says his father was born before him, replying to a neighbor’s question with humor.
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Boéy
Ile
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