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Newspaper
Roanoke Review
Location
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
1
A single negative ballot is recorded against a veteran labor leader as a convention debate unfolds. The report notes political positions, party loyalties, and expected memorial observances tied to the ongoing campaign and governance.
Senator Harding, Republican presidential nominee, announced he will withdraw his petition to run for United States senator from Ohio. He stressed no resignation. he intends to complete his current term and only withdraw the senatorial petition filed in Ohio.
Reported from Belgrade describes a large scale movement in Lindon and Albania aimed at avenging a serious case connected to Issad T'ast. In Virunga thousands joined an organized mob while up to 800 Italian prisoners were moved from a train at Wracher to be transferred.
A report by Edward P. Doyle for Mayor Aylan's housing conference calls for at least 160000 more apartments in New York to tackle the housing shortage, with an investment of 560 million dollars.
Reports say three Black roustabouts were lynched in Duluth as mobs overran police HQ on Superior Street. Bricks and fire hoses were used. police arrested three others after a chaotic circus-like night.
Treasury records show total spending of 20.78 million during July to December 2020 with September the peak at 7.0 million. Major items include rail transportation costs under federal control and Navy and Labor departments among top disbursements. debt service payments listed separately.
The American Federation of Labor in convention urged Congress to end the gentlemen's agreement with Japan and to exclude Japanese and other Asiatic emigrants. It also demanded an end to picture brides and instructed federation departments and international unions to cooperate and press for the legislation.
Rome dispatches report Italy’s claims on reparations from the central empires including pensions are fixed at 60 600 000 000 lire, about 12 120 000 000 dollars. The figure represents the normal dollar equivalent as cited by Paris and Rome sources.
George Underwood of Carrollton was bound to rails near Excelsior Springs by two men with revolvers after being robbed of $70. He freed his right foot and hand and escaped as a farmer found him and notified authorities. No trace of the robbers was recovered.
Nat Goldstein of St Louis testified to a Senate committee that he had returned the 2500 dollars he received to aid Governor Lowden’s presidential bid. He admitted the receipt and said he would have used it if Lowden had secured the nomination. He directed the funds to Emmerson in Chicago before traveling to St Louis.
A sailor and a civilian were killed in violence between white and Black residents on Chicago's South Side. Dozens injured including a city patrolman as a confrontation erupted after a racial slur near Thirty-fifth Street and Prairie Avenue, according to Chief Garrity.
A Santa Fe train derailed eastbound No 4 the California Limited near Reno Colorado killing A O Swanson of Chicago a barber and hatter and Dr W F Harper of Mount Vernon New York. Seventeen injured were Black cooks and waiters among the victims.
The provisional governor Jose Chavira of Colima, named by Adolfo de la Huerta, has been ousted by rebel troops in Colima, according to La Republica reported in El Paso.
Capt. Edo ward V. Rickenbacker the leading American ace was named to Ohio Governor Cox's state aviation commission. The panel is described as the first of its kind in the United States and will oversee aviation matters in Columbus.
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Turbulent claims cloud the New York scene as Gen Teon Chivagey Jurae Tae nt Foy accuses rivals of stock manipulation and conspired proxy efforts to secure the presidential nomination. Proponents cry foul at backers and denounce a faker masquerading as a reformer while party unity teeters under allegations of scheming and betrayal.
Eight five aliens, half accused as anarchists, reached Tillis Island from Portland and Chicago aboard a special train. The operation, led by T M Kline of the immigration bureau, relocates inmates from federal prisons where wartime offenses were committed.
Boston June 17 The Vice President of the United States greeted his possible successor with a message of sympathy rather than congratulations. Please accept my sincere sympathy was the cordial note sent to Gov Calvin Coolidge, Republican nominee.
Washington reports Attorney General Palmer ordered a drive on profiteers in bituminous coal. All federal district attorneys were instructed to focus on charges of profiteering and to pursue indictments where investigations justify.
Washington reports detail a controversial power bill pushed by President Wilsen. The measure faces swift action, with adjournment and partisan debate noted as the nation considers energy policy and economic impact amid broader political tension.
New York June 18 The will of William F. Armstrong of New York filed for probate here bequeaths a total 875000 to churches and hospitals. He died in Chicago May 2 and leaves 100000 to the New York East Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church 100000 to the Board of Home Missions in Philadelphia and 100000 to Wesleyan University for Armstrong scholarships. After deductions to relatives the residue goes to Wesleyan University.
Port Arthur Texas reports an attempted sinking of the Mallory steamship San Marcos by opening a seacock four weeks earlier. An insurance adjuster selling 75 tons of news print hundreds of bags of coffee and many Texas school books water damaged in the incident.
Detroit moves into fourth place nationwide in population as figures show a significant gain. The data indicate Detroit surpasses five other cities with a 313.4 percent increase, marking a notable demographic shift.
The market listing details rough and ready figures for rye, spring wheat, oats, timothy hay, and various livestock categories. Prices span from cattle and calves to hogs and sheep with ranges for weights and grades. Live poultry and other fowl values are noted, reflecting a broad commodity snapshot.
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