Britain faces crucial period in Irish peace talks
London reports reveal a deadlock after public release of Lloyd George De Valera letters. Terms offer dominion status with autonomy yet naval control by Britain. De Valera seeks full independence and a treaty with the commonwealth. Ulster premier Sir James Craig pledges loyalty and readiness to confer with Lloyd George and Sinn Fein.
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London
England
Great Britain
Ireland
Lloyd George
Eamonn. de Valera
Dublin
de Valera
British ‘Navy
United Kingdom
Commonwealth Group
Belfast
James Craig
Ulster
Sir James
Empire
Sinn Fein
Wood's party escapes drowning in Philippines surf
Cameron Forbes of the American mission to the Philippines and companions nearly drowned at Cadanbaran Augusan province when a native boat capsized while returning to their steamer. They were washed ashore by breakers and spent the night in wet clothes.
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Cotabato
P. L
W. Cameron Forbes
The
Philippines
Cadanbaran
Augusan
Graveyard of Stolen Autos Found Near Summit Quarry
Fourteen automobiles are recovered at an abandoned stone quarry pool along the Des Plaines River near Summit. Summit police report a graveyard of stolen cars at the site near the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks. Divers continue searches for additional vehicles as more may lie submerged.
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Chicago
Summit Police
DesPlaines
Atchison, Topeka &Santa Fe
Summit
Dry officers barred from residences in anti beer bill debate
Washington notes the house judiciary committee clash over enforcement rules under the Volstead act. The proposal would bar searches of private homes by prohibition officers while allowing searches of autos suitcases and trunks with warrant based on evidence of liquor sales. The clause redefining private dwelling includes rooms in apartments hotels or boarding houses. Wayne B Wheeler approves the house stance though the senate amendment would prohibit such searches.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Drys
House
Committee
Wayne B. Wheeler
O. K
Judge Landis Warns Labor Men Over Arbitration Clauses
Chicago August 13 Judge Landis berated painters and employers meeting on wage arbitration. He warned that several clauses violate the Constitution and state laws and ordered the parties to redraft by morning. He urged hiring legal counsel to avoid jail.
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Chicago
Landis
Soviet envoy says Americans in Russia should be released to aid famine relief
Maxim Litvinoff, the Soviet special envoy in Riga, states the Soviet government will allow all Americans in Russia to leave if their imprisonment hampers feeding one million Russian children. He notes Britain and France are repatriating their nationals and emphasizes Hoover's stipulation for release of imprisoned Americans.
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Maxim Litvinoff
Riga
Latvia
Herbert Hoover
Maxim. Litvinoff
M. Litvinoff
American Relief Administration
Russia
Moscow
Aids
Walter L. Brown
M. Litvonov
Litvinoff
United States
Hoover
Kalmatiano
Novy Put
America
Preacher held for murder in Alabama case
Coroner J D Russum ruled the Rev James Coyle death a homicide and prepared a murder charge against Rev Elwin R Stephenson. Police say Stephenson confessed he shot the priest after an argument over a marriage between his daughter Ruth and a man they opposed.
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Birmingham
Ala
J. D. Russum
James Coyle
Catholic Church
North Alabama
Cormer Russow
Eawin R. Stephenson
Stehenson
Stephenson
Ruth
Bank Heist in Kincaid Town Slows Community
Three robbers struck the mining town of Kincaid on a Saturday, holding up a bank cashier and a deputy. The incident occurred near Taylorville on August 15, with an estimated $114,000 taken. Authorities pursue suspects.
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Kincaid
Taylorville
President Harding seeks 200000 for disarmament meet
Washington August 16 Harding asked congress for 200000 to cover expenses for a disarmament conference. A letter from Secretary Fletcher to Director Dawes was sent with the amount and an invitation to nations. Invitations to Great Britain France Italy Japan and China were issued for a November 11 meeting in Washington.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
Fletcher
Dawes
Budget Bureau
Senate Appropriations Committee
Shipping Board
House
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
China
Foreign Office
United States
Time Extended in Kennedy Murder Case in California
Arthur Co. Burch and Mrs. Madelynne Obenchain were arraigned in a California Superior Court on a murder indictment involving J. Belton Kennedy. They received an extension to plead until August 22. Obenchain shows distress as the indictment is read. Ralph Obenchain and Rev. William A. Burch attend. The elder Burch defends his son. Obenchain defends his former wife as innocent. The case concerns a killing near Kennedy’s cottage in Beverly Glen on the night of August 5.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Arthur Co. Burch
Madelynne Obenchain
J. Belton Kennedy
Obenchain
Burch
Kennedy
Beverly
Glen
Rain Children Play On Old Mother Ocean
A whimsical tale where rain drops and rain children splash on roofs and umbrellas while Old Mother Ocean laughs and explains she loves a wet face. She welcomes the rain and notes its good while admitting the mischief remains.
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Daddy
Old Mother Ocean
Rain Children
Mother Ocean
Those Funny Dyspeptics Dare to Mock Appetite
Dr. Ellery C. Chamberlain notes that dyspeptics are alike and recalls a rich patron in a loop restaurant after the opera. The millionaire laments changing tastes insisting on a grand, impossible feast with lobster Welsh rarebit cherry pie roquefort and banana ice cream to finish.
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Ellery C. Chamberlain
Chicago
Swamp Root Kidney Ailment Advertisement
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a premier kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims quick mild effects from a gentle vegetable compound and offers a sample for ten cents with paper mention.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. _Y
Careful Interview with a Daring Applicant
A businessman interviews candidates for a secretary post. He eyes a bold young woman in a V-cut blouse and gaudy jewelry, who reassures him with a confident reply about having been carefully brought up and references an old flame.
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Cfair
Bean
Bill
Coal Use Adds Heft to Winter Laundry Load
The notice warns that soft coal will make laundry harder this winter and suggests Red Cross Ball Blue as a cleaner aid available at grocers.
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Red Cross
Effective Toothbrush Invention Aids Morning Hygiene
Popular Mechanics notes a fountain toothbrush with a paste tube inside the handle. Turning a knurled collar pushes paste through the bristles to wash the teeth, reducing morning inconveniences.
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Popular Mechanics
Cuticura Ads Describe Soap Ointment Use for Hands
An old advertisement emphasizes Cuticura Soap for washing hands and Cuticura Ointment for rubbing in after washing. It notes removing surplus ointment with tissue and claims Cuticura will perform many toiletry functions with Soap Ointment and Talcum used for all toilet purposes.
Father Tested by Child In Simple Faith
A proud father teaches Eleanor, three, basic religion. The child’s quick reply questions the Lord made the father’s funny face. The moment shows how children soften adult conceit through candor.
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Eleanor
Man Arrested Over Alleged Cannibalism Claim
A Brooklyn man was arrested yesterday on a charge related to an alleged act of cannibalism involving a cabman. Police did not release further details pending investigation.
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Brooklyn Eagle
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Taree Bandits
George Livingston
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Bureau of Markets
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