Typhus Threat Grows in Russia and Europe Alert
Reports warn typhus in Russia spreading across towns and farms, with famine linked to the illness. The League of Nations appeals for funds and medical aid, while Britain and the United States coordinate quarantines and sanitary stations to stem the epidemic’s reach into Poland and Central Europe.
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League of Nations
Arthur Balfour
Council of the
Boen
League
Russia
Whitehall
Iuscia
Inradine
Europe
Poland
Snd
Hix
Cyrills
Serbia
Rer
Ted Crees Societios
David Henderson
United Statm
Andi
Wilson names Elkus to American member of Aland Islands commission
Washington announces New York banker and former ambassador Elkus as the American member of a commission to decide the future status of the Aland Islands. The Tongue of Nations council invited an American representative, and the council forwarded its approval after interdepartmental discussions. The commission will arbitrate between Sweden and Finland over the islands.
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Washington, D. C
Selretioy
Abrata
I. Elkus
New York
Turkey
Aland Tslands
State Department
Fikus
Natiae Council
Wilson
Americas
Pacific steamship combine raises fares across coast and orient
A 1920 cable report notes Pacific steamship firms raise rates 10 to 20 cents due to a tariff and fuel costs. The move follows a 20 percent passenger fare rise, signaling possible rate war as cargo and passenger shipments falter. Several major lines including American dollar, Be Funsel, Mitsui and Quenn Transport are cited as outside the coalition.
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Annius
WOOD
San Antonia
Chicas
Chicaga Diarwlen
Fakya
Nev
Ialit
Waelfie
United States
Orient
Shipping policy clash over wartime bans and harm
fragmented OCR notes describe government actions on shipping controls, tariffs, and antitaper measures affecting vessels, with mentions of Japan, Los Angeles, and various authorities. The text references pilots, tape, and safety rules, noting protests and regulatory impact on lives tied to shipowners and routes.
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Fey Vale
Hotel Vennela
Bhs Wael Dhs
Cotte
Darren Linvy
Los Angeles
Wielingen
Ban
Why Be Afraid of Good Food
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspeptic Tablets as a cure for sour stomach and indigestion. It claims after meals the tablets aid digestion, letting readers eat baked hen, fried eggs, and other foods without stomach distress, and notes Meller delivers prompt service and boxes are available at drug stores.
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Stuart
Meller
Neil
America
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Pacific lines plan expansion and new routes in January
A garbled report outlines plans by multiple ocean carriers to expand January services. The Pacific fleet aims to double shipments with new Empress of India voyages and added routes, while the Holt family line seeks more fast freighters. A potential traffic tie with Canadian railways via Prince Rupert is noted alongside a proposed Seattle harbor land option and regulatory actions affecting trans Pacific Freight.
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Empress of India
Promiaed
Spel Line
Holt Family
England
Panenger Busineak
Daeity Company
Vancouvee
Railroms
Trjnce Rupert
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India
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Great Britain
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R. Bell
Tess
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Seattle Harbor
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Vrans-Pacific Freight
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Japan
Beacon Hill Terrace
G. Irish
Crocett
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