Germanys Comeback Threatens Russian Stability
A 1920 column argues Allied meddling has driven Russians to distrust the Allies, while Germany regroups and Prussianizes Russia. It cites German influence in Soviet affairs, Prussian officers, and a covert plan to bolster the Soviet army, warning of a broader danger to Europe and Asia if Russia remains unsettled.
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Ebert
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Kolchak
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Petlura
Denikine
Shantung
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Balfour
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Wilson
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Prussia
Western Newspaper Union
County Sheriff Recommends Budget Cuts and Faster Emergency Car
Sheriff A C Park submits a report to the board of supervisors proposing to drop one of three salaried deputy sheriffs, retain the motorcycle officer, and buy a high powered car for emergencies. He suggests standardizing pay for the Ypsilanti deputy, buying a cheaper car for use when the main car is out, and adding a second small machine for Ypsilanti. Revenue and expenses for the year show 2440.87 collected from all sources with total department costs of 13684.52, including salaries. From Oct 1 1919 to Sep 30 1920 fines 082.27 fees 949.03 jail fees 48.80 and other funds 339.22. Salaries totaled 6000 while other costs include travel and miscellaneous. 333 prisoners were housed with an average meal cost of 12 cents. February had the fewest at 15 and September the most at 47.
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A. C. Park
Board’ of Supervisors
Ypsilanti
Ehrlich Escape Fails as Jailhouse Deception Ends
Adrian resident Joseph Ehrlich, a murderer who escaped Jackson prison six months ago, is recaptured after a ruse that he was dead in a Wyoming mine explosion misled officials. A letter from Lander prompted investigators to verify his fate and arrest him again.
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Joseph Ehrlich
Adrian
Jackson Prison
Ehrlich
Leola Kelley
Jackson
Lander
Wyoming
Tecumseh Herald
Federated Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Classes
The Federated Church led by Pastor W. J. Cross shifts Sunday services to 10:00 a m and 7:30 p m with Bible school at 11:15 a m The sermons titled The Holy City and The Way of the Transgressor and a Thursday prayer and Bible study at 7:30 p m Everyone is welcome.
Paper prices rise as Detroit jobber bills two tons
The News received an invoice for two tons of print paper from a Detroit jobber this week for 720 dollars, about eighteen cents per pound. The note laments rising scarcity and ongoing price hikes that threaten the publisher’s ability to continue operations amid general cost increases.
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the News
Detroit
Mason News
Advertisements Unite a Nation Across Distances
The piece argues advertising links the country by shared goods from Maine to Arizona. It presents examples of nationwide brands and products, noting ads inform buyers where and when to shop and that advertised goods are reliable and valuable.
Accident Prevention Week Declared in Michigan
Governor Sleeper issued a proclamation designating the last week of October as accident prevention week in Michigan. The urgent call urges all communities to conduct intensive safe driving and accident reduction efforts statewide.
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Detroit
Michigan
Sleeper
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