World War Era Readjustment Shapes 1920 Proceedings
The year 1920 faces readjustment after World War I with the Senate failing to ratify the peace treaty. Bolts of history include Allied naval movements, Bolshevik advances, and Adriatic talks leading to a November conference and a late signatory treaty. The League of Nations opens its first session in Geneva with Hymans elected president as debates on the covenant stall. Austria is admitted to the League on December 1, as the Allies’ German ties shift.
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Theoser
Bowes
Tavis
Wrangel
Irapalio
Assembly of the
League of Nations
Geneva
Paul Hymans
Selxinin
League Assembly
Austria
League
Germany
Tredand
Sereay
Ofa
Cleroe
France
Poirease
Paul Puschemel
Cleme
Ulster
Terence Mais
Yer
Cork
Brixton Oolwen
London
MacSwiney
Alexander
Greece
Paul
Constantine
Sinn Meiners Breteant
Belfast
Treble
House of Commons
Dublin
World War Peace Talks and Shifting Alliances in 1919
A fragmented review covers Allied decisions on troop deployments and peace terms after World War I. It notes the League of Nations discussions in Paris, varying ratifications in the United States, and maneuvers involving Poland, Russia, Turkey, and Bolshevik forces as armistices and treaties unfold through 1919.
Global upheavals outline from wartime era and postwar shifts
The excerpt surveys multiple 1919 to 1920 events including Irish crisis actions and executions, Greek political upheaval with Venizelos and Constantine, Allied governance in Armenia, U S Senate debates on mandates and budgets, and President Wilson's push for Philippine independence amid mounting international tensions.
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Greece
Venizelos
Ventzelos
George Ithallis
Constantine
Athens
Arthur Griffith
Irish Republic
Trish
Liverpool Water Front
Masial Taw
Tret
Oudoon
Cork
1820 Political Upheaval and Economic Struggles Across the Nation
The 1820 year saw a presidential race and party maneuvering with Warren Harding of Ohio nominated for president as the Republican ticket rose at Chicago. The Democratic National Convention nominated James Cox on the forty fourth ballot. The Republicans won a landslide in electoral votes, while Congress backed prohibition and debates over wartime policy. The Supreme Court case clarified constitutional limits on government power, and railroads faced rate concerns as interstate commerce and wage issues prompted farmer appeals amid falling prices for cotton and grains.
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Warren @ Tlarding
Ohio
Chicago
San
James Mo Cox
Ghia
Congress
United States
Steen
Croton
Corr
Mterstate Commerce Cou
Cammi
Chics
Labor Unrest Rises in 1910 Amid Postwar Strikes
A turbulent year follows the war with renewed labor strife across the United States. Steel workers abandon action begun in September, coal operators and miners reach a tentative agreement, and a broad strike wave spreads from Chicago to other cities. Wages rise by about 221 percent in some areas.
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Ratheal
Labor Pour Des Cine
Strane
United States
Steel Workers
Coll
Todaers Vitveh OT
Oon
Coal Commission
Welsei An Tortow
Chicago
Rapidie
Martes
Wade
Republican Senate Battles Over Versailles Treaty
The article notes the 1920 Senate struggle over ratification of the Versailles Treaty and League of Nations, with Lodge reservations debated and rejected twice. It details Cummins Eisenbahn rail reform and army reorganization measures, Water Power Development bills, and Wilson’s veto of a separate resolution in late May.
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League of Nations
United States Senate
Con
Pris
Congress
Senate
House
Trestyv
Saath
Wilson
Earthquake Report Shakes Central Mexico in January
A large seismic event struck central Mexico on January 3 causing widespread damage. Reports indicate extensive tremors, collapse risks, and calls for aid as officials assess affected areas and coordinate relief efforts.
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Mexico
Notable figures in 1920 obituaries list prominent deaths
The 1920 necrology catalogs many notable figures across arts, politics, and science. It names painters, composers, writers, entertainers, and leaders from France to the United States, including Nicholas Sicard, Maud Powell, Richard L. Garner, and John I. Bankhead, among others, with dates ranging January to December.
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Nicholas Sicard
Maud Powell
Reginald DelXoven
Richard L. Garner
Cyrus ‘Townsend Brady
Edward Payson Ripley
Santa Fe Railroad
Ohio C. Barber
Kathy Desius
Julius Chambers
New York
Willan . Mickle
The
United Confederate Veterans
Robert Be, Peary
U. S
North Pole
John I. Bankhead
United States
Alabama
John J. O'Shea
Humphey Ward
Ideas English
Eder Apperson
Medic Gurer
Ap Oak Od
Wil Am Martin
Nucci Red
Gene Cever
Laurent Dovere
Vaarqueste
Ferench
Bdo
Harold Mott
Nuorist
Dl Weed
Ind Roybet
Bueodore No Sail
Kenry Moster
Wivian Barrett’ Ridgely
Treasury
Yaneier
William Ts Urs Roberts
Presbyterian Eeperub Assembly
William C3 ‘Nas
States Army
John “ Suathnot Fisher
Eugenie
Napoleon Ls
William K. Vanderbilt
Railroad
J. Frank Hnanly
Indiana
Prohibition
Siint Randolph
Chicago
James O'Neil
Norme Janhser
James Wilson
Joey
Yyando de Madrazo
UE Os Hilt
Wanthrop Murray Crane
Dos Echusettss
Charles “Ores Waillanson
Ogden Mills
Lester
Paris
Tober
Charles M. Alexander
Louise Knogen Cguiney
Ludwig HI
Basaray
Henry Thode
Garmin
Prachi Port
New Jersey
Ole Theobaldi Noeweging
Margaret Brewster
Eusene Wa
Chota
Global disasters and deadly events through a year in review
A grim roll of calamities across regions and dates. Tornadoes devastate Georgia and Alabama. a munition dump explosion in Ronbenstein, East Prussia, kills hundreds. Floods and earthquakes strike Japan, Italy, Chile and Central America with large death tolls and wide destruction.
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Vera Cruz
Iaj
Gamage
Ceorgia
Almirana
Indiana
Ohio
Plans
Vwoairch
Ronbenstein
East Prussia
Alabama
Tennessee
Missossippi
Cherokee County
Okla
Japan
Florence
Italy
Chile
Central America
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Nations
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Ccescitti
Belgium
Brazil
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Pras
Spee Parce
Cdoai
Odessa
Wallace
Rovero
Dare
Brest-Litensk
Lemberg
Plesten
Toles
Preveh
Tao
Wrateel
South Russ
Serbia
Bedjar
Russia
Letvia
Fonard
Peles
Bolshes Iki
Protzka
Ortelar Bracaeest
Epson Avais
Wratoe
Foreign Affairs
T . Tor
Wison
Philippines
Labor and Industrial
Pepsin
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