San Francisco Reels from its Lost Landmark Past
A reminiscence on how San Francisco has faded old landmarks and infamous streets. The piece recalls the Barbary Coast, Chinatown, Portsmouth Square, and the old Cliff House as monuments of a bygone era, noting vanished bars, halls, docks, and the Shanghaing trade that shaped early city life.
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San Francisco
Koenig
Meyers
Hall of Justics
Montana
Trey Boasts
Chinatown
Dupont Street
Prank Norris
Tall of Justice
Portsmouth Square
Dennis Kearney
Duncan Nichol
Bank Exchange
China Basin
Sidio
Shanghai
South American
Prince of Wales Goes Kangaroo Emu Hunting in Australia
Sydney notes a royal visit plan with hunting for emu and kangaroo and duck shooting arranged for the Prince of Wales. He will stay at sheep stations to observe round-ups and shearing while in Australia.
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Sydney
Australia
Prince of Wales
Wilson sends message on suffrage to North Carolina leaders
President Wilson dispatches a message to Governor Bickett and Senators Simmons and Overman cautioning that he need not stress the critical importance of the Federal Suffrage Amendment when the North Carolina legislature convenes in a special session next month.
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Washington
Wilson
Bickett
Simmons and Overman
North Carolina
Unions Meet in Chicago to Halt Unauthorized Strikes
Chicago June 25 officials of recognized railroad unions met to keep their men in line and halt unauthorized strikes amid efforts to control labor action.
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Chicago
Resignation of War Assistant Secretary Crowell Effective July
Washington June 25 Bene dick Crowell Assistant Secretary of War resigned to be effective July first. The resignation was accepted. The President expects to appoint a successor soon. Crowell will enter private business.
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Washington
Benedick Crowell
Crowell
Enormous catches hit North Sea and Baltic waters
Berlin reports after war interval North Sea and Baltic fishermen record huge landings with Hamburg and Cuxhaven alone totaling 10000 tons in one month. Kiel and Luebeck also report vast shoals of herrings and other fish though Berlin prices stay high.
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Berlin
North Sea
Baltic
Hamburg
Cuxhaven
Kiel
Lueback
Bolsheviks in Mexico City Borne by Moscow Propaganda
Washington reports a Latin American branch of the Third International organized in Mexico City to spread Bolshevik ideas across the Americas. State Department officials received copies of the Excelsior newspaper documenting the effort.
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Washington
Third International
Moscow
Mexico City
Excelsior
State Department
Jurists in session at The Hague for permanent court
A commission of jurists in The Hague, June 25, discusses information for a permanent international court as provided by the League of Nations covenant and decides the court should be located at The Hague.
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the Hague
Commission of Jurists
Court of International Justice
League of Nations Covenant
The
Hague
Gardner Next Gov Goldsboro Record
The article asserts O Max Gardner will be North Carolina governor elect with strong Wayne county support. It notes his large Wayne County vote and past vote against woman suffrage, aligning with Cameron Morrison on the issue. It comments on frugal church supper costs.
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O.max Gardner
North Carolina
Gardner
Wayne County
Wayne
Max Gardner
Cameron Morrison
Parish magazine says drop ladies and gentlemen
In Portsmouth on June 25 the Reverend Bruce Cornford states in his parish magazine that the terms ladies and gentlemen should be discontinued in church affairs. He argues the words carry no meaning and promote class distinction, noting even Jesus addressed his mother as woman while calling St Peter not a gentleman. The parish council consists of men and women.
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Portsmouth
Eng
Bruce Cornford
St. Peter
Londonderry Returns Toward Normal After Skirmishes
Londonderry in late June moves toward normal as numerous businesses reopen. Reports indicate nighttime fighting has settled to sporadic sniping with authorities maintaining control.
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Londonderry
Greeks Advance Against Turks in Asia Minor
Smyrna reports Greek forces pressing northward in Asia Minor after starting offensive Monday. Greek army headquarters confirmed as Turkish Nationalist resistance continues.
German Chancellor Forms New Cabinet
Berlin reports Konstantin Fehmeth Bach has completed formation of the German cabinet on June 25, finalizing appointments and confirming ministers across key portfolios.
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Berlin
Konstantine Fehmethbach
Newberry Appeal to Supreme Court after Corruption Conviction
Grand Rapids June 25 A bill of exceptions and an assignment of error were filed for Senator Newberry and sixteen others convicted of corruption in a senatorial election. Federal Judge Sessions approved the filing and the case will go to the United States Supreme Court once printing is finished.
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Grand Rapids
Newberry
Sessions
United States Supreme Court
Hitchcock declines Democratic vice presidency offer
Senator Hitchcock announced he would not accept the Democratic Vice Presidential nomination in a telegram to Nebraska's national committeeman. He noted he is frequently mentioned for the vice presidency.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Nebraskas
German Primary School Bible Not Taught Says Plan
Berlin reports a new German school plan would replace Bible study with German myths and fairy tales for four years and teach Jesus life in later years. Catholics warn the scheme undermines religious instruction and may spread to their schools.
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Meiningen
Teachers Association of
Thuriniga
Jesus
Germany
Thuringia
Germania
Center
Ecan
Tennessee Governor to Call Special Session on Suffrage Ratification
Governor Roberts of Tennessee said he would convene a special session to consider ratifying the federal suffrage amendment without a popular vote. Assistant Attorney General Frierson advised that ratification could proceed if constitutional requirements are met, though the legality hinges on a state constitutional clause tied to elections after an amendment submission.
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Tant
Frierson
Als
Gov. Roberts
Roberts
Supreme Court
Ohio
Sea workers refuse to unload liquors at Punta Arenas
Buenos Aires reports from Punta Arenas that port maritime workers resolved not to unload any liquors containing alcohol. The despatch notes the prohibition has caused serious damage to liquor merchants and cites no prior warning.
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Buenos Aires
Punta Arenas
Straits of Magellan
Snipers Busy in Londonderry Overnight
London reports snipers busy in Londonderry during the night as troops fired on rioters and dispersed loot.
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Londonderry
London
Turks Not to Sign Treaty If They Lose Smyrna and Thrace
The Turkish peace delegation was instructed to refuse any peace treaty that deprives Turkey of Smyrna the District of Adrianople or Eastern Thrace. June 25.
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Turkey
Smyrna
Adrian Plean
Thrace
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