Canto opens war on government as envoys seek peace
Peace envoys were sent by the rebel governor as President De La Huerta published Villa's agreement text. Reports say Villa plans retirement with guard, while his forces total in the hundreds, with detailed military ranks and pay.
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Prawistona
de la Huerta
Hasetachsa
Cimin
Gray
Lower
California
Levernipehyt
Connet
Esteban Coron
Guaymas
Puerto Trabel
Sonora
Elias Cilles
Atlance
Puerthe
Fra
Hus Mosely
Dinelenda de Cranurilta
Tinranege
Polish Poles Reach Paris in Refugee Struggle
Fragmentary report describes Polish refugees arriving in Paris amid chaos and cold, with their belongings seized by authorities and locals as they seek shelter. Authorities face pressure as families clutch valuables and gas, clothing, and other items are reportedly confiscated during the upheaval.
Governor orders gambling crackdown in Tamaulipas
The Mexican president instructed Governor de la Huerta to suppress gambling in Tamaulipas via a message to Consul Arturo Laracho in Laredo. The action follows a request by Consul Laracho and was urged by citizen representatives of both Laredo and Nuevo Laredo.
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Huerta
Tamaulipas
Laredo
Tex
de la Huerta
Arturo Laracho
Laracho
Nuevo Laredo
Lloyd and associates convicted of sedition in Illinois
William Bross Lloyd, millionaire socialist, and 19 associates were found guilty in a criminal court of sedition by a jury under the new Illinois statute. Sentences ranged from one to ten years in prison with fines up to $2,000.
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Chicago
William Bross Lloyd
Liesd
Soviet Provisional Government Emerges in Occupied Polish Areas
A provisional soviet formed in Polish regions under Soviet troops is led by Julian Marchlewski. The manifesto urges workers to seize works and mines, hand land to peasant committees, and establish workers' deputies in towns and villages as Poland moves toward a Soviet republic after overthrowing the prior government.
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London
Poland
Messace
Moscow
Julian Marchlewski
Pilsudsky
Russia
Soviets
Children's Ark Off Again From San Francisco
The second lap of the Jong journey from Siberia to Petrograd began as the Japanese Hner Yomei Maru, chartered by the American Red Cross, carried refugee Russian children from San Francisco to Panama. The children, guests of the Elm and Red Cross, received gifts during a three day stay as they travel to safety. Many are said to be offspring of nobility and were separated from parents in World War I. Transportation collapse prevented overland return to Petrograd.
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San Francisco
Siberia
Petrograd
Red Cross
Panama
Enna
Elm
U S Consulates Closed in Persian Cities After Conference
Secretary Colby and Assistant Secretary Davis briefed President Wilson after a White House meeting about the Persian situation and the Polish issue. Dispatches report Persia evacuations and a request from the Pabriz consul, while Soviet Russia holds munitions to sustain long warfare and bolshevik stock includes German dated ammo and captured rifles.
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U. S
Colby
Mum
Washington
Peherum
State Department
United States
John Hh. Caldwell
Lewanien
Otha
Pabriz
Persia
Gram
Wilson
White House
Hexas
Davis
Tonk
Soviet
Russia
Poland
Cities Surpass Rural Areas in 1920 Census Projections
Washington reports that the 1920 census will show more people living in cities and towns than rural territory for the first time in U S history. Officials estimate about 41 to 61 percent will reside in urban districts with a total population of 105 million, implying roughly 98.6 million urban and 6-51 million rural residents.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
J. A. TH
States urged to raise intrastate railroad rates
Washington reports three state railroad commissioners joined the Interstate Commerce Commission public hearings on the 1.5 billion dollar railroad rate case. They endorse increases to intrastate rates, aiming for effective September 1, 1920, to bolster railroad revenues and justify policy changes. The signatories are William D. B. Alfney Royal C. Dunn and John A. Gusher.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
William D. B. Alfney
Public Service Commission of Pennsylvania
Royal C. Dunn
Florida Railroad Commission
John A. Gusher
Town Railress Commission
Census shows Rhode Island population rise and county shifts
The census bureau announced 1920 population totals with Rhode Island up 11 percent since 1910. Mahon county including Youngstown reports 186 510 residents, Coles county Charleston area lists 35 108, and Ball county with Streator and La Salle records 92 925, each up modestly from 1910.
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Washington
Aug. T
Rhode Island
Solsot
Mahonnisz County
Youngstown
Goa
Coles County
Charleston
AOL
Balle
Streator
la Salle
Yanks Get Canadian Booze Across Detroit River
One hundred boats of various kinds operate whisky running across the Detroit river between Windsor Ontario and Detroit. At least 1,000 cases of Canadian liquor are taken nightly into the United States, according to Isadore Polozker US district attorney at Detroit in a Toronto Star interview.
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Toronto
Ont
Detroit River
United States
Windsor
Detroit
Isadore Polozker
Toronto Star
Live Wire Fatal at Swift & Co Plant
In Dubuque Iowa on August 5 Roy Mueller age 24 was electrocuted and RE M Davis severely burned after touching a high tension wire at the Swift and Company plant where they had just completed installing a pasteurizer.
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Dubuque, Ia
Roy Mueller
RE. M. Davis
Swift & Co
Prohibition Authority Curtails Whisky Trade Nationwide
New York reports 54 million gallons of whisky stored in federal warehouses, down from January 16 when prohibition began. Commissioner John F. Kramer says no new permits will be issued to handle large whisky quantities in the area.
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New York
United States
John F. Kramer
Knights of Columbus Call for a Free Ireland
In New York during their annual convention on August 6 the Knights of Columbus adopted resolutions declaring they believe Ireland has the right and ought to be a free and independent nation.
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New York
Knigits of
Columbus
Ireland
W. W. Meet Raid Near Spokane Disperses IWW Group
Ten men claimed as IWW delegates from Washington Oregon and Idaho were arrested by county federal and city officers as they dispersed a gathering near Spokane. They were jailed, with IWW activities forbidden in Spokane County by a superior court injunction.
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Spokane
Wash
Industrial Workers of the World
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Cannot limit liquor prescriptions by physicians ruling
United States District Judge Cochran ruled that no Hunh can be placed on the number of liquor prescriptions issued by a physician. The decision was made public at the federal court office in Lexington Kentucky on August 6.
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Lexington
United States
Cochran
Polish Reds Hold Ground as Warsaw Braces for New Drive
Polish defense around Brest Litovsk and along the Bug River resists Soviet advances northeast of Warsaw. Poles retreat briefly from Terespol but counterattack across the Bug river and hold Myszniec. Paris reports a possible lull with fresh onslaught planned. Leaders from France and Britain discuss military aid and a possible German force in East Prussia to support Poland.
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Wrangel
London
Russia
Moscow
Alexandray
Bug River
Warsaw
Brest-Litovsk
Terespol
Drest-Litover
Jost Marnamjee
Pur
Bue
Eost
Mysznicc
Paris
Foreign Office
Miller
Hythe
England
Liovid George
Great Britain
Marshal Foch
Poland
France
Hungary
Latvia
Ameary
Poppert
East Prussia
Berlin
Minsk
Britain to spend about 6.0 billion on World War I veterans
Britain plans to spend nearly 8600,000,000 on world war veterans in the 1920-21 fiscal year, according to a memorandum of expenditures submitted to parliament and received at the department of commerce.
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Washington
Great Britain
Department of Commerce
Carlos Troyer Composer Dies at 84 in San Francisco
San Francisco on August 9 reports composer Carlos Troyer who recorded hundreds of songs of Peru Indians and Zuni of New Mexico and Arizona died at age 84.
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Carlos Troyer
San Francisco
Peru
New Mexico
Aragona
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Drugstore reports show many Americans suffer kidney trouble without knowing it. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is praised for its mild healing effect and high success. An insurer cites kidney disease as a common rejection reason, noting many applicants are unaware of their condition. Samples offered by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co.
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Kilner
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghaaton
N. Y
Aid to Business Sparks Debate in Beacon-TownCT
In a Beacon discussion, a college student questions whether reversing aid to business harms tobacco and related industries. The Yonkers Statesman notes the controversy and the pushback from industry supporters.
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Beacon
Yonkers Statesman
Shave With Gutiura Soap Ad Claims Double Efficiency
An advertisement promotes Gutiura Soap for shaving claiming double razor efficiency and skin benefits. It promises no irritation even with a double pass and notes uses for shaving, bathing and shampooing.
Incoherent Personal Narrative Fragment
A garbled OCR fragment describes a boy with his mother calling him from a machine and thanking someone for a day spent. he remarks that he did not have to tell his mother he had a good time because another mother was not yet finished speaking.
Unclear afternoon disturbance reported in San Diego home
A San Diego resident reported a strained scene at a local home this week. A boy claimed pupils in his room were exhausted and a mother questioned him about what political figures had said. He replied some were told to have the Adirondacks cut out.
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San Diego
Cal. Union
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