Japs plotting railroad grab across Manchuria
A July 8 1920 memorandum to the Chinese government from a three nation commission reports Japan seeks control of the Chinese Eastern railway. It accuses bands armed with Japanese tips of raiding and says foreign influence supports bandits to undermine Chinese authority. Evacuation plans and brigand danger are discussed as Japan withdraws.
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Washington
Manichuria
Japan
trans-Baikal
Harbin
Manchuria
Typhoon Harms Tokyo and Yokohama Coast
A typhoon struck Japan's eastern coast centered on Yokohama causing extensive loss. Forty four residents were drowned or killed by collapsing walls and 120 seriously injured while seven treble houses were destroyed and thousands flooded. Seventeen fishing boats foundered and several miners were lost at sea. Residents near the foreign quarter escaped injury as Tokyo endured five more fatalities.
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Tokyo
Qct
Japan
Yokohama
U S Relief Aims to Feed Austrian Children
American relief workers say aid in Austria has saved between 50,000 and 100,000 children. Gilchrist of the American Relief Association plans to continue aid for 900,000 Austrian children to prevent future weakness. Feeding costs run about 15,000 dollars daily.
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London
Mets
Deaides
Gilchrist Fi Stockton
American Relief Association
Austria
Frame
Railroad payroll falls sharply after control ends
Secretary Payne announced a $320,000 monthly payroll reduction in the railroad administration since government control ended February 29. The February payroll covered 2,612 employees at $570,078, while August payroll dropped to 1,195 workers at $250,570.
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Save
Payne
Washington
Dct
Railroad Administration
Lane Ordered to Take Rest After Seven Public Life Years
Franklin K Lane former secretary of the Interior has been ordered by his physicians to take a complete rest. He has gone to Bethel Maine for recovery after seven years of public life.
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New York
Franklin K Lane
Interior
Haseen
Bethel
Emma Goldman and Berkman Seek U S Return From Russia
Boris Sokoloff, ex Petrograd biology professor and socialist writer, reports Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman want to return to the United States. He says 239 of 240 Soviet Ark Buford passengers in Petrograd wish to come back, while Sokoloff predicts upheaval in Moscow and Petrograd and notes semi starvation and harsh wartime conditions for workers. He recalls his own political roles under Kerensky and his prison term.
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London
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
United States
Boris Sokoloff
Petrograd University
England
Buford
Petrograd
Berkman
Ufe
Soviet Russia
Sokoloff
Aussia
Moscow
Russia
France
M. Sokoloff
Soviet
Kerensky
National Assembly
Heavy quake hits Vera Cruz region in Mexico
An earthquake struck north western Vera Cruz causing heavy property damage in Cordoba Jalapa Teocele Casautlan and surrounding districts that were affected in January. No casualties reported.
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Vera Cruz
Mex
Cordoba
Jalapa
Teocele
Casautlan
Roosevelt Accepts Plane Ride to Kansas City
Roosevelt accepts invitation to travel by airplane from Sedalia Missouri to Kansas City after delivering a speech in Sedalia. The move marks a rapid transit plan for the former president amid campaign remarks.
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Sedalia
Kansas City
Des Moines
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Armistice Day Proposed Observance By President
President Wilson urges Armistice Sunday observance on November 14 with flag half staff on public buildings and naval posts to honor heroic Americans who died in World War I. He supports nationwide memorial services and future legislation to formalize a national day of remembrance.
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Washington
Dct
Wilson
Maelusa
Ameria
Mills in New England plan wage cuts and shutdowns
A large number of mill operatives in New England will be idle for two days next week as mills announce wage reductions and closures. In Central Falls Rhode Island silk mills cut wages by 15 percent. Lowell hosiery and underwear Mills face reductions. Manchester New Hampshire shoe plant closed indefinitely. Lowell cotton mill to November 1 shutdown. New Bedford cloth and yarn mills to close next week with others closing Monday and Tuesday.
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Boston
Mass
New England
Silk
Central Falls
R. 1
Lowell
Manchester
N. U1
New Bedford
Engagement Stirs London Kinloss Heir Seeks Commoner Bride
London reports the betrothal of the Hon Luis Chan dos Francis Temple master of Kinloss and former heir presumptive to Kinloss title to Katherine Jackman a country girl of modest means. The couple's match caused a city sensation as Temple a 1914 ordained clergyman and curate at St Sepulchre Northampton says his mother approves.
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London
Luis Chandos Francis Temple
Kinloss
Katherine Jackman
Daily Mirror
St. Sepulchre's Church
Northampton
Turkish rebels menace Batum and Armenian frontier
Turkish nationalists are reported to be attacking Armenians at the headwaters of the Araxes river east of Erzerum. They also plan an assault on Batum, which is held by Georgians.
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Constantinople
Araxes River
Erzerum
Batum
Hallowe'en Frolic by Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbors held a Halloween themed gathering last Wednesday night with vivid yellow and black decorations, witch motifs, pumpkins and grapes as centerpieces. The event featured stories, games with prizes, music, and a lengthy, festive supper, with many attendees staying until morning.
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Witche
B M S Club Meetings Set With Talks On Nations And Vote
The B M S Club schedules two general sessions on October 26 at 3 pm at Mrs C S Radcliffe home with talks on The League of Nations and The Women's Vote a Privilege a Duty. A November 2 meeting at 3 pm at the M E church discusses babies and children led by Miss Louise Murphy of the State Extension Bureau. The Music Department met October 19 at Mrs A F E Warren’s home with program items including Bach life sketches and songs. Mrs Margaret Martin named delegate to the Nebraska state convention in Fremont. Mrs J W Nelson and son Roy depart for Denver to begin new home.
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B M.S
C. S. Radcliffe
C. W. West
League of Nations
1. McIntosh
Louise Murphy
State Extension Bureau
M. E Church
Club
A. F E. Warren
Trodgkin
Stansbury
Johnson and Warren
Bach
Johnson
Ain
Vacik
Margaret Martin
Nebraska
Fremont
Tomatoes Bring $1.70 Charged by Boston Hotel
United States Attorney Gallagher probing hotel and restaurant profiteering said he was informed of a Boston hotel charging $1.70 for two whole tomatoes with skins removed. The remark highlights price concerns amid the inquiry into local hospitality pricing practices.
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Boston
United States
Gallagher
Markets Report From The Grain And Livestock Exchange
The market notes prices across grain flour and feed, with hard spring wheat at 10.60 for first clear and 9.50 for second clear, 11.30 for special mill brands in 88 Lb sacks, and warehouse delivery at 11.90. Best winter wheat shows short patent around 9.75 to 10.0, hard winter Kansas short patent at 10.00 to 10.75, with second clear at 8.00. Rye flour and hay prices, butter scores, eggs, and various poultry, potatoes, cattle, hogs, and sheep values are listed for market activity and retail considerations.
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Kansas
Acconda
Minnesota
Conklin Medium Priced Fountain Pens at Rexall Store
Medium priced Conklin fountain pens advertised for sale at the Rexall Store. The notice emphasizes availability and location within the Rexall outlet.
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Conklin
Rexall
Moses P. Kinkaid Visits Sidney and Potter Supporters
Hon Moses P Kinkaid visited local supporters and friends in Sidney and Potter last week amid efforts to secure his return to the national assembly. He toured Lotter with W K Hodgkin of ONeill and left Friday night for North Platte then planned further district visits. Kinkaid has a large following in the sixth district and expressed confidence in another term.
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Kinkaid
National Assembly
Sidney
Lotter
W. K. Hodgkin
O'Neill
Potter
North Platte
Mose
This is the Life at Sidney Opera House
This new song and dance show by William Cushman will play Thursday and Friday October 28th and 29th at the Sidney Opera House. Those familiar with Cushman’s entertaining style will know a good time is in store.
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William C. Cushman
Sidney Opera House
Cushmin
This is the Life Farce Promises Lively Comedy
The eminent comedians in leading roles bring strong prospects for success in this captivating farce. Their humor will be enhanced by funny scenes catchy dialogue bright music and a dainty singing and dancing chorus as a standout feature.
Stores Open at 8 A. M. This Fall and Winter
Agreement signed by Cheyenne Trading Co Sidney Mercantile Co Virgil Marsh Otto Hink Cash Grocery Co Jones Furniture Co Variety Store K S Betts Futer Grocery Peoples Fruit and Vegetable Store Sidney Furniture Co The Fashion Shop and BASSETT'S PHARMACY to open at 8 a m from November 1 1920 to March 1 1921 with various local merchants listing Hal lowe en novelty items Jonathan apples extra fancy grade 3 35 a box Mullanes candies at Bas sett s Pharmacy
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Cheyenne Trading Co
Sidney Mercantile Co
Virgil Marsh
Otto Hink
Cash Grocery Co
Jones Furniture Co
K. S. Betts
Futer Grocery
Peoples Fruit and Vegetable Store
Sidney Furniture Co
the Fashion Shop
Jonathan
Furer Grocery
Sidney
Nebr
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J. W. Nelson
Roy
Denver
Chicago
Moses P. Kinkaid
Hallowe’en
Bassett’s Pharmacy
Taffies
Phene
Kratz Abstract Company
Stuht-Hink Bldg
Colorado
D. R. Jones
Sidney, Neb
D. R. Jones Land Company
Cheyenne Wells, Colo
Hink’s
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