Turbulent Middle East crisis grips Syria and France
A chaotic dispatch from 1920 reports French occupation in Syria facing strong Arab resistance led by descendants of the Prophet Muhammad. Key figures include Hussein and Abdullah with Kemalist forces to the north. France seeks loans and military aid from Gouraud while Arabs push for independence and caliphate restoration amid shifting alliances and espionage claims.
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SY Hinam
Woperweil
San Antonio
Aussein
Hedjax
Ihe
Mohamimed
Feieal
Abdullah
Feiss
Abdullal
Soria
Shophet
Kemalise Turk
Muhammed
Hussein
Mussrin
Chicmlly
Bastons
Emir Meisel
Nwuers
Franee Nas
Inglund
Arabia
Mesopotamia
Malcetine
Egypt
Mersin
Aloud Broiler Abdullah
Levia
Sab Atnd
Syria
Adafia
Andretla
Kumaliels
Anmnacad
Jxemalist
Atensi
Ttiza Diske
Emir Fersel
Damascue
Abdullah Party
Awb
Wri
Mint
France
Gouraud
Freel 5 Rre
President of Venezuela Works From Dawn Until Midnight
American minister says President Vicente Gomez runs Venezuela from 5 AM to midnight with a strict cabinet, few ministers absent, and strong U S ties. The piece notes Gomez’s practical governance, economic growth, and ambition to align with the United States, while lamenting labor efficiency and public job programs.
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President of
Venezuela
Tirkrart
Corey New
Amr Fretty
Wennet
Iy Hernhy
Republic of Vonestatay
Mwestuce Metinwin
Fo Verenehy
Sid Metooilwin
Fey
Havi
Fife
Vondguggia
Vengrunda
Prosperius
Dian Vincente Gomes
Gaston
Gomer
Artien
Tovern
Castro
Vencausia
Jmave
Bir
McUnndwin
Park Mink
David
Republic
United Skelee
Europe
von Tangle Hind
United States
Ale Gouilmu
Nol Marcy
Psing
Police Extend Curfew and Increase New York Patrols
New York police announced a city wide security push adding extra officers to monitor streets and alleys during hours of night. The move seeks explanations from anyone found in infrequent thoroughfares and steps up patrols to deter disturbances.
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New York
Ondiwry
Noted Educator Dead in Liberty Missouri
A prominent educator and minor religious figure died at his Liberty home late Sunday night after a long illness. He helped establish a church paper and founded a local orphan school associated with the William Wands College and other missions in the area.
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Betta
William Wands
Fukon
Mon Apoleim
Camuleit
Police urge patrols after robbery report spreads fear
Authorities say men linked to a robbery hit the neighborhood while security efforts focus on reducing pedestrian disruption during late hours. Police promise increased patrols to deter further incidents and restore public calm in the area.
WanT Machine Gun Debate Stirs Capitol Purchase
Unclear OCR text describes a dispute over a machine gun sale and a recommendation to Washington. Mentions federal action, vaults, a theater, an expert, and a large sum 82 800,000 with fears of crime spreading to the east. Details are garbled but indicate a government review and possible policy outcome.
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San Tranedsen
Dee
Gan Diovlentiagy
Expeetor
Cinema Dole O
Cvime
Pueilie Coust
Contempt Cited in Douglas County Court
The document lists Tapeka ng Dee Mupking and Kansas attorneys general Mune s cited for contempt by Judge A. Stuart in the Douglas County district court. It notes notices and seized assets tied to Poehler Merequine company, with threats to dismiss the criminal suit if orders are not followed. Offenders include two officers of the company, Smave and Hooking Cue nit, with unclear further record details due to fragmented text.
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Tapeka
Ng Dee
Sr— Niels
Mupking
Kansas
Munes
A. Stuart
Douglas Coun
Ases
Th Poehler
Sveve Tin
Tee Altorues
gee _dal
Smave
Enforce Curfew Law Through Port Labor Strife
In a port scene amid idle seamen and flagged by officials, curfew and trade curbs spark protests. Reports cite officers and crews from Chicago to Leaven streets facing restrictions, with patrols and public order measures enacted as crowds gather near the New Orleans steamer yard and related shipping activities.
Missionaries Aid Koreans and Japanese Allegations Denied
A report claims missionaries aided Korean independence movements and anti Japanese actions, with charges denied. The article details covert Korean resistance in China, funding, weapon supplies, and propaganda activity linked to Shanghai bases, plus Korean independence supporters in hospitals and schools. It notes Japanese accusations of China based support and outlines broader regional tensions amid colonial control.
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Fcapstrein
Furéien
Toll
Deri
Yue Nuhan
Lom Ching Penn
Shanghai
Chientao
Simay
Consi
Kova
Achnal . Historien Conionmed
Japan
Jonn
Ehure
Bisth
Pla
Om Revolutimaey
Wnd
Kednen Shop Pavers and Railroads in Galveston
A garbled report notes Kednen Shop Pavers and an upcoming railway decision affecting Hoe Mannibal and Kurlington lines. It mentions over 2000 workers possibly traveling to Galveston and references local figures like Mr. Trewes Wathiesia and AL Miller.
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Kednen
Mannibal Meluy
Kurlington Railraud
Galveston
Tess. Dee
Mr. Trewes
Wathiesia
Lautinvillis
Women War Workers in Washington Forced to Hunt Jobs
Washington December 28 reports women war workers in the capital facing cuts and job losses as emergency funds are trimmed. Officials say reductions will hit clerical staff, with many women losing wages and seeking new positions as the war economy tightens. The War Department plans to place young women with Red Cross aid if vacancies arise, while some agencies report high female employment but growing insecurity.
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Washington
Young
Ciney
Hums
Turin
Wenluen
Wat Stisk
Olive Tose
Women's Welfare Service
Wir
Alruady Bell
Aight
Ity
Washtog
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