Democratic nominee Cox faces arrest attempt in Ohio trip
Governor Cox and his press party escaped arrest during a motor tour from Wheeling to Columbus Ohio. An attempt to detain four cars for speeding was claimed by Ohio Adjutant General Roy Layton as a setup to embarrass the candidate. Police halted the procession near Jacksonstown and sought car numbers. Cox ordered the vehicles on. Armistice talks also reported with Russia and Finland at Dorpat Parlsma.
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Columbus
Cox
Wheeling
W. Va
Roy Layton
Ohio
Jacksonville
Jackstontown
Cox Fieni
Coxontown
Colimbia
Sugar Shipment Brightens East River Waters
In New York the East River waters are reportedly sweetened by one million pounds of sugar as a publicity stunt tied to a new flying machine. The project involves the Blackburn Aeroplane Company and a costly sail of consignments including sax and other materials. Hugh Gibson, the U S minister to Poland, is mentioned in relation to post duties as the vogue of European affairs continues.
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East River
New York
London
York
Blackburn Aeroplane Company
United States
Poland
Tom
Hugh Gibson
Europe
Mail reaches Berlin by air from incoming steamers
United States transport brings home the body of Major General William Gorgas. The body, formerly a senior U.S. officer, arrives by air to Washington and is to be buried in Arlington Cemetery after military rites.
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Berlin
United States
General Gorgas
New York
William Gorgas
Pocatientas
Herlin
Washington
Bartal
Arlington Cemetery
Ministry of Posts
Ask permission to recruit Polish army in United States
After talks between the Polish minister and Secretary Colby the State Department examined ways to boost the Polish armed forces. Polish officials said they seek U S approval to permit recruitment of Poles in America for the Polish army. They noted offers from Polish citizens and veterans, and discussed suspending the enlistment ban under wartime powers.
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Washington
Colby
State Department
United States
America
Bit Mattyers
Soviet Diplomat Linked to Smuggling Case
A self styled Soviet ambassador in connection with smuggling diamonds is proven, with ten diamonds sent to Comrade Martens.
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Martens
Looted Jewels Linked to Soviet Trafficking Probe
Federal authorities unearthed 11 diamonds found on Nelle Jacobsen a Swedish sailor in New York on July 28 along with Communist literature. The package was addressed to Comrade Martong and involved Soviet agents in the United States. Jacobsen’s arrest prompted an investigation into ties with Ludwig AK the Soviet ambassador. London reports quote a British correspondent calling most American songs unsuitable for drawing rooms.
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Washington
Auth
Nelle Jacobsen
New York
Martong
Bas
Ludwig
Marcus
United States
Jacobsen
Letter to Nashville Tackles North Carolina Suf frage
Raleigh reports that 63 North Carolina House members signed a telegram to Tennessee opposing ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment. Antis Harry P. Grief and Lindsey Warren claim four more votes in the Senate fight, with arrivals expected before voting. Suffragists push for federal pressure to overcome antis leading to expected ratification.
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Raleigh
No C
North Caroline
Tennessee
North Carolina
Teanex
Harry P. Grief
Lindsey Warren
Awhate
Tower House
Transportation and Coal Short Transport Crisis at Norfolk Dock
Shipping lanes at the Port of Norfolk Virginia face serious conditions as coal transport runs short and ocean freight disruptions threaten shipments. Port authorities report reduced coal movements and heightened concerns for regional energy supplies and harbor activity.
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Port OF Norfolk
Virginia
Norfolk and Newport News Strain in Rail and Port Balance
Daily losses exceed 1 million dollars at Hampton Roads as railroad and ocean shipping fail to match American manufacturing and coal export growth. At Norfolk and Newport News more than 300 vessels idle as coal and transportation facilities lag behind demand, with transportation bottlenecks deeper than coal shortages.
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Norfolk
Newport News
James River
Hampton Roads
Former Governor McCall Reconsiders President Offer
Washington. Former Governor Samuel M. McCall of Massachusetts who declined appointment to the U S tariff commission is reconsidering the offer at the request of President Wilson.
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McCall
Washington
Samuel M. McCall
Massachusetts
United States Tariff Commission
Wilson
Cholera Epidemic in Korea Reports 600 Deaths and 3125 Cases
Six hundred deaths have resulted from the epidemic of cholera in Korea and 3,125 cases have been reported in Seoul. The surge in illness prompts alarms across the peninsula and regional health authorities urge vigilance.
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Kore
Seoul
Korea
Preliminary Peace Treaty Reported Between Russians and Armenians
A preliminary treaty has been concluded between the Russian soviet government and Armenia, according to a wireless dispatch received from Moscow. The agreement marks a step toward peace and outlines initial terms between the parties.
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London
Armenia
Moscow
Union Printers Vote Against Revoking Cards in Open Shops
In a sharp debate at the annual convention, the International Typographical Union voted 171 to 79 against a proposal to revoke the card of any member who accepts employment in an open shop.
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Mbang
N. Yo
International Typographl Om Viton. Ih
German Emigrants Sail From Hamburg to Brazil
Four hundred twenty eight German emigrants left Hamburg aboard the Coyaba for Brazil. They form the first contingent of a planned 2,600 settlers funded by the German government, proceeding aboard the noted steamship.
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Berlin
Hamburg
Brazil
Automobiles and Liquors Seized on Connecticut Highways
New Haven officers confiscate automobiles and liquor after summer seizures on state highways. The combined value is reported at one and a half million dollars.
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New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
Criminals to Go Under Knife For Removal of Criminal Inatinate
London report notes Walter Winans and other figures linked to a sensational claim of removing a supposed criminal instinct by surgery. The piece mixes racing, ships, and battlefield events with vague references to trials and treatment.
Auger Puts Square-Hole Drilling on Patent Map
Carl Schmidgall of Pearis, HL A, has patented an auger that drills a square hole. The device has drawn world attention and foreign firms seek rights, with Germany making offers Schmidgall has already patented the auger in America Canada and Italy and plans to begin manufacturing soon.
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Pearis, HL
Carl Schmidgall
Schmitgall
Schmittgall
America
Canada
Italy
Ouija Board Causes Insanity Alarms Across Europe
Dr. J. Rudolph Patz of Amsterdam reports that the Ouija board is driving insanity in Europe as it does in the United States after arriving in Amsterdam aboard the Holland American Line Noordam.
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Europe
America
New York
Toledo Bond Proposal For Street Cars Defeated 3 to 1
Toledo Ohio voters defeated a seven million dollar bond issue for the purchase and operation of city street cars by a three to one margin. The measure failed at the election, ending plans for updating transit equipment and services.
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Toledo i
Toledo
Ohio
Nationwide Drive Targets Draft Evaders and Deserters
Roanoke Wisconsin reports the royal police department says the war department has launched an intensive nationwide roundup campaign targeting 178 individuals listed as draft evaders and deserters.
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Roanoke
Royal Police Department
War Department
Savage Cotton Company Fraud Trial Opens in Alabama
In Anniston Alabama a trio of Savage Cotton Company principals from Talladega face charges of fraudulent cotton shipments valued at about 500000 to textile plants in North and South Carolina, with the case now underway.
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Tria
Savage Cotton Company
Anniston
Ala
Savage Cotton Company of
Talladega
North
South Carolina
Poland Warns World Over Possible Soviet Overthrow
In a Warsaw proclamation Poland declares that if overthrown by Bolsheviks the blame rests not only on force but on the indifference of a world that proclaims itself democratic.
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Washington
Poland
Warsaw
Pope Bennet slips on marble floor injuring knee
Rome dispatches say Pope Bennet had a minor accident as he slipped on a polished marble floor moving from his bedroom to his private library. No serious injuries reported and officials note a brief setback in his schedule.
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Rome
Pope Bennet
Austrian People Reprieved From Hard Times Yet Scarce Meats
Austria enjoys bountiful early crops and hopes for later yields from fields and orchards while the American flour credit aids daily bread. Fats remain scarce and meat is still limited and expensive, though the mild weather eases hardship.
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Vienna
Austria
Hungary Offers Poland Men Arms and Munitions to Fight Soviets
A Hungarian parliamentary delegation visited Poland to renew a proposal of Hungarian support against the bolsheviks. Hungary would place at Poland's disposal 60 men and a supply of arms and munitions to aid in the defense.
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Hungary
Poland
Warsaw
National Counil of Defense
France Recognizes Wrangel Government in South Russia
London reports France has recognized General Wrangel's South Russian government as de facto authority. Britain protests the move as contrary to entente policy and stirs concern in evening papers about its impact on Anglo-French relations.
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France
Wrangel
London
Great Britain
Taron Wrangel
South
Russia
American Express seeks rate hike to cover rail wage award
American Railway Express Company asks the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to raise express rates nationwide to absorb a railroad labor board wage award estimated at 43,800,805 dollars. The request includes a 20 percent tariff increase on milk and cream to meet rises granted to the railroad on those commodities.
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Washington
Railroad Labor Board
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Railway Express Company
Express Company
Georgia Workmen's Compensation Law Clears Legislature
Atlanta Ga The Georgia legislature closed its 1920 session after an all night session. Efforts to rush through financial measures failed as many appropriation bills from the senate were shelved in the house. A workmen's compensation law providing compulsory insurance is reported approved.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Senate
House
Ancient Mosaic Law Used Against Lightweight Ice Dealers
Judge Riley in the Maiden court ordered two Medford residents to cease charging for ice for one month after invoking ancient Mosaic law against short weight ice dealers. The defendants were required to make a final visit and refrain from collecting fees during the term.
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Maiden
Riley
Medford
Women Should Decide Between Rule of Right or Blood Iron
Governor Bickett voices in Raleigh that women should have the first right to speak on whether the world will be ruled by reason and righteousness or by blood and iron. He warns Democrats that defeating the ratification would only delay a powerful movement for months.
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Raleigh
Bickett
Asheville
County Board of Commissioners
Buncombe County
France Says Russo Polish Views Align With United States
Paris dispatch reports the French government sent a note to the United States stating pleasure at the harmony between French and American views on the Russo Polish situation. Signed by Premier Millerand, the 800 word note asserts France has never wavered in supporting the clear principles outlined by the U.S. government.
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France
Paria
United States
Millerand
Prominent American Olympic Team Member Dismissed
Antwerp Dan Ahearn of the Illinois A C world record holder for hop and jump is dismissed from the American Olympic team on charges of insubordination. He allegedly defied a rule requiring athletes to be in quarters by 10 o'clock and was compelled to surrender his uniform and credentials. President Gustavus T. Kirby of the American Olympic committee announced the action.
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Antwerp
Dan Ahearn
Tllinois A. C
Ahearn
Gustavus T. Kirby
Connor Succeeds Hines as Chief of Waterway Service
Secretary Baker announces Brigadier General W. D. Connor will become chief of transportation and head Inland and coastwide waterways service, succeeding Brigadier General Frank T. Hines who has resigned.
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Connor
Hines
Washington
W. D. Connor
Inland and Coastwide Waterways Service
Frank T. Hines
Baker
Armored Cruiser and Destroyer Ordered to Baltic Sea
Washington reports the armored cruiser Pittsburgh and destroyer ordered to the Baltic to safeguard American interests. The vessels are at Cherbourg France and will proceed immediately to Russian waters per Navy Department statements.
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Baltic Sea
Washington
Pittsburgh
Cherbourgh
France
Navy Department
Wrangel Warned to Fight Bolsheviks on His Own
In London Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons the government has made clear to General Baron Wrangel in south Russia that any further attacks on Soviet forces must be undertaken on his own responsibility.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Baron Wrangel
South
Russia
Baron Beatty regrets inability to attend Legion convention
London report states Baron Beatty, commander of the grand fleet, has written to John W. Davis that official duties prevent him from accepting Franklin D’Oler’s invitation to attend the American Legion’s second annual convention in Cleveland next month. He says he is honored by the invitation.
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London
Baron Beatty
Grand Fleet
John W. Davis
American Anden
Franklin D’oler
American Legion
the Legion
Cleveland
Ohio
Militia Withdrawals After Disorder Protests at Frankfort
In West Frankfort Illinois eight hundred militiamen were sent after antittalion demonstrations. Four hundred have left and about four hundred are to depart, while roughly the same number remains to quell disorders until they end.
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Frankfort
West Frankfort
Llee
Illinois
Hostilities Break Out Between Fukien and Kwantung Provinces
In Amoy China Fukien province supports the Anfu group while Kwantung backs the Peking government. Skirmishes arise in eastern Kwantung as Fukien troops reportedly advance eight miles and seize Taipubsien fifty miles west of Chang Chowful. Other provinces may join.
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Amoy
China
Fukien
Kwantung
Anfu
Peking
Taipubsien
Chang Chowful
Notorious Ponsi Confession Ties to Past Prison Terms
The article reports that Charles Ponsi, now infamous as a financier, admits his identity as the same Ponsi who served sentences in Montreal and Atlanta. Hanover Trust Company faced action by Bank Commissioner Joseph C. Allen as Ponsi made the confession. Dayton marks Governor Cox’s campaign swing across the nation beginning with a Camp Perry address.
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Boston
Pons
Charles Ponsi
Montreal
Atlanta
Hanover Trust Company
Ponal
Joseph C. Allen
Soviet Union Faces Grim Winter Food Shortage Crisis
Report describes the Soviet Union facing a hard winter with a severe food shortage as a test of power. The article notes lines from the Far East to the Finnish frontier and warns of widespread hunger across 4 000 miles of disputed territory.
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Soviet
Russia
Viborg
Finland
Poland
Far East
Uon
German Protest Over Boundary Demarcation Plea
The German government protests boundary lines in the West Prussian plebiscite area and instructs representatives in London Paris and Rome to present a note to the supreme council and capitals challenging cutting East and West Prussia from the Vistula.
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Herlin
Paris
London
Rome
East
West Prussia
Vistula
Severe Toledo Storm Causes Million Dollar Damage
A severe rainstorm in Toledo Ohio caused about 1 million dollars in damage. The storm flooded city paving disrupted traffic and flooded car interiors as sheets of rain drenched streets and crowds tried to reach work. Vehicles floated away or sat with flooded floors after the deluge.
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Toledo
Ohio
Coal Operators Offer Wage Scale Reform in Ohio
Cleveland miners faced a dispute over a proposed $2 daily increase and ten cent per ton gain for pick and machine miners. Operators proposed to equalize the contract by raising day and monthly workers to match the coal commission award for pick miners.
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Cleveland, O
Coal Commission
Many Rival Meetings In Australia Over Mannix Arrival
Rival meetings were held across Australia in response to Archbishop Daniel Mannix's return from England. Catholics led pro Mannix demonstrations denouncing his treatment as an insult to the church. Resolutions urged lifting the movement ban on Mannix.
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Australia
Sydney
Daniel J. Mannix
England
Mannis
Surry County Fruit Crop Giant yet productive in western North Carolina
Mount Airy reports Surry County orchards have grown to a major enterprise with over 6,000 acres under cultivation. Some 100,000 peach trees and numerous apple trees yield prizes statewide and nationally. Harvests include Elberta and Georgia Belle peaches and several apple varieties. Local figures project a half million bushels of apples and 60,000 bushels of peaches this year.
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Mount Airy
Surry County
J. B. Sparger
Sparger Orchard Company
North Carolina
York
Labor foes oppose repeal of primary law at NC federation
The 14th annual North Carolina State Federation of Labor adjourned after four days with W. F. Moody of Raleigh elected president. A resolution opposed the repeal of the state primary law as disfranchising 95 percent of voters and urged adoption of the Australian ballot. The report also notes regional news from Kinston, Wilson, Rocky Mount, Raleigh, and other towns.
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Charlotte
High Point
North Carolina
Quay
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