Miners Urged to Return to Work in Illinois Indiana
President Wilson urged striking miners in Illinois and Indiana to go back to work via the United Mine Workers of America. He linked the walkout to wage scale inequalities and pledged to meet the joint scale committee after workers resume mining. John L. Lewis will issue a mandatory return order to Indiana and Illinois miners.
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Washington
Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
Illinois
Indiana
States
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Indianapolis
Sinn Fein Backs Wilson Peace Plan in Ireland Talk
Arthur Griffith of Sinn Fein argues Ireland can gain home rule under Wilson’s peace terms. He cites Wilson’s New York speech of September 27, 1918, urging Britain to accept a key peace condition and limit military rule.
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Dublin
Ireland
England
Wilson
New York
Arthur Griffith
Sinn Fein
Freeman's Journal
Record of Largest Liquor Sale After Prohibition
Chicago reports the largest liquor sale since prohibition began, with more than 4 million dollars of whiskey sold through a broker to a Chicago wholesale drug house. The deal includes 11,000 barrels to be divided into 140,000 cases for medicinal purposes only, at 30 dollars per case of 24 pints.
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Chicago
La Grange High School Receives Additional Credits
La Grange high school gains 7 percent more units this year increasing total to 20 percent of a possible 21. A legislative act added six adjoining districts to La Grange Independent District, with ward schools continuing under one board of trustees.
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la Grange
Texas
Oklahoma Wheat Crop Reaches 40 Million Bushels
Oklahoma expects 40 million bushels of wheat this year as heavy yields boost total production. John A. Whitehurst, president of the state board of agriculture, predicted on Thursday.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
John A. Whitehurst
State Board of Agriculture
Large Mexican force to quell Cantu revolt in Baja California
Nogales reports Mexico will deploy forty thousand troops into Lower California to subdue Governor Cantu who opposes the De La Huerta regime. General P Elias Calles, secretary of war, said the force would be sent if needed to compel recognition of the federal government.
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Ariz
Mexico
Lower California
Cantu
de la Huerta
P. Elias Calles
Texas Newsin Briefs Highlight State Developments
The Farmers Guaranty State Bank of North Zulch joins the federal reserve system. The American Legion Texas convention opens August 23 in Houston for three days. Caldwell County cattle dipping reports 15000 head completed. Pitts Bridge on the Brazos near Bryan reopened after repairs. Western Union Life Insurance licensed in Spokane with capital 200000 and surplus 340309. Texas lawyers to take licensing exams in Fort Worth August 9. Charlesville in Washington County votes 50 cent school tax for improvements. Dobskyville ISD No 24 in Goliad County votes 23 cent maintenance tax near De Witt County line. State Treasurer Baker notes about 14 million in cash in state banks. Fed Land Bank of Houston loans total 39766966 to farmers since establishment. Camp Robert E L Michie named at Del Rio in honor of Brig. Gen. Michie. Texas Congress of Mothers plans stronger membership campaign. convention set Nov 8-10 in Dallas. Brownsville farmers refuse to market cotton seed at current prices. Love Field Dallas to close by end of 1920. 2500 carloads of aircraft gear awaiting shipment. Annie Webb Blanton Austin named as NA Education Association committee member. Texas aims for cooperative health border program with Mexico. Oil code tolerances to be drafted for Texas distributors and stations. Abram well No 1 at West Columbia now yields over 26000 barrels daily worth about 73000 dollars at $3 per barrel.
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Western Union Life Insurance Company
Spokane
Wash
Capital Stock
Surplus
State Board of Legal Examiners
Fort Worth
Texas
Charlesville
Washington County
Dobskyville
Goliad County
de Witt County
Baker
del Rio
Robert E. L. Michie
Mighie
France
War Department
Texas Congress of Mothers
E. A. Watters
Dallas
Brownsville
Love Field
H. B. S. Burwell
Annie Webb Blanton
Austin
National Education Association Committee of Seven
Dinsmore W. Hune
Federal District
Government
Savings Division
Miss Blanton
Grain Cars for Relief in Texas
The Interstate Commerce Commission promises diversion of 2500 grain cars to Texas before August 3 and rapid shipment to Texas shipping points from East and North trunk line terminals. Texas growers and shippers, led by James Z. George and J. Sullivan, report assurances of action and more cars this year. A Texas grain men meeting in Dallas will plan moving empty cars into the grain belt quickly.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
James Z. George
Texas Chamber of Commerce
J. Sullivan
Houston
Tate Chamber
State Chamber
Villa Surrenders To Seek Peace For Reconstruction
Francisco Villa announced unconditional surrender as Mexico seeks peace for reconstruction. He met General Martinez at Sabinas station and agreed to disband his troops in Torreon, with residence planned at Nieves Zacatecas. Villa’s 600 soldiers will each receive a year’s pay to start anew.
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Mexico City
Francisco Villa
Martinez
Coahuila
Nuevo Leon
Sabinas
Villa
Nieves
Zacatecas
Torreon
Rice market shows irregular activity in New Orleans area
In New Orleans the rice market is uneven with old grades quiet and scarce good grades. Low grades are more accessible as new rice begins to be cut along the river and Bayou La Fourche. Cutting is expected to start elsewhere this week.
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New Orleans
Bayou la Fourche
General Hines Resigns to Lead Baltic Steamship
Major General Hines, head of the war department's transportation service, resigns to become vice president and general manager of the Baltic Steamship company, with New York headquarters, announced by Secretary Baker on Wednesday.
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Washington
Hines
War Department
Transportation Service
Baltic Steamship Company
New York
Baker
Russian Children to Reach San Francisco August 2
The American Red Cross announced that nearly 800 Russian children traveling from Vladivostok to Petrograd to reunite with parents unseen since spring 1918 will arrive in San Francisco on August 2.
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Washington
Vladivostok
Petrograd
San Francisco
American Red Cross
Justice orders watch on canned meat profiteering
United States district attorneys and other federal agents and fair price commissions have been instructed by the department of justice to monitor profiteering in the resale by dealers of the millions of dollars worth of canned meat distributed by the war department.
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Washington
United States
Fair Price Commissions
Department of Justice
War Department
Light earthquake shock felt in Los Angeles Wednesday morning
A minor earthquake tremor was reported in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning. Residents felt a light shaking event with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Local officials urged calm as seismologists assess the brief quake's origin and magnitude.
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Los Angeles
Deserters to be named state by state by draft plan
Washington announces a staggered release of more than 150000 draft deserters list by states over weeks to months to manage workload. Officials note a $50 bounty per deserter and potential trials with typical six month sentences, citing Bergdoll as a rare exception.
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Washington
War Department
Defender Resolute Destroys Shamrock IV in 1920 Regatta
Defender Resolute beat Shamrock IV by thirteen minutes five seconds on the thirty mile course to retain the Americas Cup. Resolute overcame a second race setback and a windward start advantage to win three straight and secure American possession of the trophy. Sir Thomas Lipton conceded the better boat won and pledged to try again next year.
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Sandy Hook
N. Y
Shamrock IV
Shamrock
Resolute
Reichstag Backs Spa Accord With Entente Allies
The Reichstag approved the Spa agreement by a strong majority, backing the government’s pact with Entente representatives in a latest parliamentary vote.
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Reichstag
Spa
First Bale In Milam County Ginned Near Cameron
Milam County reports the first 1920 cotton bale processed this week on the Frank Mondrik farm near Cameron by farmer Joe Biscup. The event marks an early milestone in the county's harvest season.
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Cameron
Tex
Milam County
Joe Biscup
Frank Mondrik
School Lunches and Health Claims in Headlines
Scientific tests link hot school lunches to child development. A man with a hobby ridden approach threatens acquaintances. Anoint eyelids with Roman Eye Balm for refreshed eyes at morning.
A Lady of Distinction Revealed by Perfume Choice
An advertisement notes a lady's distinction through the perfume she uses. It promotes Cuticura Soap for cleansing pores with hot water and Cuticura Talcum powder to leave skin clear and healthy.
No Mercy for the Flirt at Piping Rock
Cortlandt Bleeker spoke at Piping Rock about the modern girl in a parable. He retold a dream in which a beautiful modern girl pleads for entry to heaven and boasts of numerous lovers while keeping her virtue unspotted until St. Peter condemns her to damnation.
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Dream
St. Peter’s
Cortlandt Bleeker
Piping Rock
St. Peter
Bamboo for Paper Making
Sir Harry Johnston cites tropical Africa's reed and rush supplies as potentially useful for paper. Ihara Raitt notes challenges in using grasses but says bamboo solves these issues as it regrows annually.
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Harry Johnston
Africa
Ihara Raitt
Boys and Dog Unearth £2000 Hoard in Irish Field
Four Dublin area schoolboys on Whitsuntide holiday with a terrier uncover a stash of sovereigns valued around £4000. A postman claims the money as his father left it to him, burying it for safekeeping. Authorities seek to return the remainder to rightful owners with volunteers assisting.
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Mulhuddert
Dublin
Edinburgh Scotsman
Nickel No Good Ice Cream Cone Fizz Clerk Tale
A little girl visits a confectionery and spends a nickel on ice cream. The clerk notes prices for ice cream cone seven cents and sodas six cents, but the girl leaves disappointed as the nickel cannot buy anything. The clerk calls after her and she replies the nickel is no good to me it won’t buy anything.
Reading Poet Dollars From Lines That Makes Sense
A brief note comments on poets earning dollars from lines that others cannot comprehend, reflecting on modern literary value and audience perception.
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Boston Transcript
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