Stone mystery and war debt plan headline mix
Engineers in Syria report a stone 19 69 feet long 14 wide 17 deep weighing 1600 tons with unknown ancient handling. Ruins show 63 by 13 foot slabs with 19 feet above ground and no binding cement. Also noted is a plan where the United States would cancel allied debts, lowering costs and shifting gains to England and France while railroads face coal car orders.
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Syria
Temple of the Sun
United States
England
France
Italy
Belgium
Russia
Serbia
Age Land
Judge Johnson Cleans Up Busy Divorce Calendar
Chicago July 19. Judge Frank Johnson Jr. in circuit court describes his effort to clear a clogged divorce calendar. He categorized 463 divorces into four groups desertion cruelty misconduct and annulments noting many cases involve women expressing relief at husbands leaving and arguing for divorce while losers dodge responsibility.
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Chicago
Frank Johnson, Jr
Jude
Johnston
Other Woolen Mills Still Keeping Busy in Mass
Boxton Massachusetts July 1 Following an investigation by General industrial life commission on necessities of life Charles Hy Adams announced that while the American Woolen Company had shut down 14000 workers were out of work other mills appear to be running He did not express a view on whether the shutdown was caused by orders profiteering prices desires for labor better returns in labor or a combination The chief cause is the possibility of hard times next winter unemployment high prices and limited supplies Mayor William White of Lawrence alarmed by the exodus of labor and thousands in the city has called a special city council meeting for tomorrow morning to consider suggestions
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Adjistries
Interstate Remurce Commission
Mississippi River
Uie Commission
Jone
New York City
Uconsea
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Baller
New Jersey
Connecticut
Bryan
Ryan
England
Leonard Dunning
Tho Évila
Dublin
M.C.A
Hampton
Siberia
Panama
United States
Harding
Cox
M. Balfour
Council of League
Ees
Boxton
Mass
Lawrence
Charles Hy Adams
American
William M. Wood
William White
Mapleton Forms Leon Hollister Post of American Legion
An enthusiastic gathering in Mapleton Park organized the Leon Hollister Post American Legion. Temporary officers were elected Donald Lutz commander Joseph Newell vice commander Ora Bennett finance officer and Jerry Whiting adjutant for the post number 11 1920. An executive committee will be named and club rooms secured. Speakers included Paul Beardsley John Coleman Charles Lennon and John Ef Kelly of Monahan Post Sioux City.
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Mapleton
Leon Hollister Post
American Legion
Hollister Post
Nober 11
Donald Lutz
Joseph Newell
Ora Bennett
Jerry Whiting
Paul Beardsley
John Coleman
Charles Lennon
John Ef. Kelly
Monahan Post
Slouy City
Mexican Rebel Guajardo Executed After Quick Trial
In Mexico City on July 19 Gen Jesus M Guajardo a rebel sentenced to death by a Monterey court martial was executed Sunday by firing squad. He was accused of rebellion and said to have killed bandit chief Zapata over a year ago while marching with 1800 men toward Chihuahua. He was captured near Monterey after pursuit by de facto government forces following the arrest of Gen Pablo Gonzales who led the attack on Monterey.
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Mexico City
Jesus M. Guajardo
Monterey
Guajardo
Zapata
Chihuahua
Pablo Gonsales
Cherries Go to Waste in Michigan Market Crash
Lansing July 19 Hundreds of bushels of Michigan cherries will not be harvested due to unsatisfactory market conditions, announced by A J Rogera an officer of the Talcherry Growers Association.
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Lansing
Mich
A. J. Rogera
Talcherry Growers’ Association
Fire kills mother and seven children near Bonners Ferry
Fire at Copeland, about 10 miles north of Bonners Ferry, killed Mia Roesch and her seven children early today. John Hoesch and family were investigated as fire officials worked to determine the cause of the blaze.
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Bonners Ferry
John Roesch
Copeland
Here
Roesch
John Hoesch
Girl 14 Killed In Loop Tie Up
Chicare July 16 traffic chaos erupts as Umbrella Mike Boyle’s strike shuts 600 of 6000 surface fire lines. Thousands stranded between 4 and 6 pm, at least one girl Hui Stine 14 killed and many injured. police guard power plants and stations. Wilkie says issue is closed shop versus open shop.
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Chicare
Chicien's
Gasoine Brigade
Exisis
Mike
Aloum
Hui Stine
Electrical Workers’ Union No
Wilson
Maike
Kenesaw M Landis
Chicago
Jai
John E. Wilkie
Boyle
Mr. Wilkie
Don’t Crowd, Girls Only One of You Can Be the Winner
Chicago July 17 A sensational society note profiles C H Harper a Holling Montana sheep rancher hunting a wife in Utteago. The New England born rancher describes his life and demands a wife who will be cared for, with no crowding of applicants as a line forms.
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Chicago
C.H. Harper
Holling, Mont
Utteago
Montana
Dotel
The
Plains
West
Harper
Plan to Launch Another Party in Chicago
A meeting of the committee of 48 in Chicago discussed forming another liberal party within ten days. Key figures included Alton McCurdy of New York, Judge Arthur G. Wray of York Nebraska, and Lester Barlow of Minneapolis. McCurdy ordered a speaker out after references to La Follette. Barlow hinted at another convention if finances allow.
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Chicago
Feaders
Aneller
Alton McUrdy
New York
Arthur G. Wray
York
Neb
Lester Barlow
Minneapolis
The
Worlds’ Veterans
McCurdy
Tairlow
Laollette
LaFollette
W. J. Bryan
Firefight in Ballyhander as soldiers enter town
Dublin reports 100 British troops entering Ballywander amid a window fire from civilians. One civilian wounded and seven arrested in a roughly one hour clash. A quantity of ammunition was seized and streets were pacified.
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Dublin
Ballywander
Germans Salute French Flag Amid Ceremony in Bern
In Bern on a day shaped by tense diplomacy, German officials and citizens saluted the French flag in a strained display after a pledge of national apology outlined by Wrench Robey and partners. The scene featured ceremonial marching through the streets as German troops and authorities observed the gesture amid broader tensions.
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Bern
Ugeg
Robey, & Company
Reichewihr
Uwee
Steamer in Distress Prompted Coast Guard Rescue
Seattle July 17 A coast guard tug named Perveha answered an SOS from the steamship Peruka two miles off the light on the British Columbia side. The Peruka’s identity remains uncertain. shipping circles suspect a misidentification.
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Seattle
Wash
An “B
Perveha
Coast Guard
Bhohonush
British Columbia
Peruka
Bame
Misapeilud
Assassination of Dublin Official Shocks Ireland
Dublin reports a brutal, cold blooded shooting of Divisional Commissioner Smyth in Cork after urging suppression of republican volunteers. In Kingsstown a railway parcels office raid and armed pursuit followed. Other weekend deaths include Niterson in Newcastle and a raid on Robert Barton’s residence by 200 troops.
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Dublin
Smyth
Cork
Craiz
Kingstown
Heda
Olympic trials energize Harvard Stadium in July 19 event
The Olympic trials drew 20 000 spectators to Harvard Stadium for a five hour program starting with a national address rehearsal and key events. Weather and track conditions were favorable and more than 20 000 were raised for the American Olympic Fund. Butler of Dubuque College, a standout sprinter and broad jumper, achieved 24 feet 4 1/2 inches, approaching the world record of 24 feet 11 1/2 inches set by Pat O'Connor in 1901, while aiming for the record and holding the A F broad jump title.
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Cermbridee
Mase
Harvard Stadium
Olympic Fund
Butler
Dubuque College
Meyer Prinstin
Philadelphia
Prinstin
Syracuse University
A. F
Pat O'Connor
England
Starts suit to end war in Germany by joint resolution
Washington July 19 Harry A McCartney a Chicago lawyer filing as a taxpayer asked the district supreme court to compel Secretary Colby to promulgate the joint resolution declaring an end to the war with Germany The suit argues the president has no veto power over a joint action John Dinar recently left the Brivsters OTbien school and commuted 30 miles daily between home and school
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Washington
Harry A. McCartney
Chicago
District Supreme Court
Colby
Congress
Germany
McCartney
John Dinar
Brivsters Otbien School
Mary and Doug Sail For Home Wednesday
London reports Mary Pickford and Soudan Paihianae booked for home, sailing from Southampton aboard the Olympic on Wednesday. A London judge barred former Honorable Mrs Moran from keeping 81 dogs 8 cats 25 bite lemur in her dwelling.
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Mary
Doug
London
Mary Pickford
Soudan Paihianae
Southampton
Wrangle Liberates 20,000 Russians Prisoners
Copenhagen reports Wrangle has destroyed 18 Soviet cavalry regiments and captured 20,000 prisoners. A force of 100,000 Cossacks reportedly broke through the Soviet front to join Wrangle, as Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai, and Taganrog are evacuated by Red troops.
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Copenhagen
Wrangle
Rus
Rangle
Novorossick
Kekaterinodar
Taganrog
Red
Princess Warhoochee Argerno Faces Med Licenses Case
Fremont July 19. Hindu Cherokee Princess Warhoochee Argerno, famed as a healer, was bound over on a charge of practicing medicine without a license after claims of cures and fortunes from patients. Her defense says medicines are household remedies guided by a spirit.نافس
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Fremont
Neb
Warhoochee Argerno
Snyder
Dodge County
Warhoochee
District Court
Jamaica
Buffalo Bill
Omaha
Harding Nears Completion of Big Nomination Speech
Marion Ohio July 19 Senator Harding′s first major campaign task the preparation of his acceptance speech and outline of the party platform was nearly finished today only a few final touches remained with plans to complete it by night He expects to deliver the speech next Thursday when the Republican National Convention committee at Chicago will formally notify him of the nomination.
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Marion
Ohio
Harding
Chicago
Triple wedding ties mother and twins in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso Indiana a triple wedding was held last night with a mother Lillian Zane marrying John Bhmey and her twin daughters Cora and Nora marrying William Baker and Harry Oller. The ceremony united three couples in a single rites at a local venue.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Lillian Zane
John Bhmey
Cora
Nora
William Baker
Harry + Oller
Bela Kun Free Escape From Vienna Cargo Train
Berlin report says Bela Kun former Hungarian communist leader and several fellow fugitives being moved toward Russia escaped near Oderberg on the Silesian border. Also W Charles Courtney Auburn coach of Cornell crews died suddenly at Farley’s Point Cayuga Lake at 11:30 this morning.
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Bela Kun
Berlin
Vienna
Russia
Germany
Oderberg
Breslau
Berliner Zeitung
Scach Courtney
Auburn
W. Charles Courtney
Cornell
America
Farley's Point
Cayuga Lake
Mexicans Flee Across Border After Rebel Threat
San Antonio reports mass movement as residents flee Guerrero and Coahuila near Eagle Pass amid rebel activity feared to threaten the border area. Troops reinforced routes and checkpoints to manage the exodus and protect civilians.
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San Antonio
Tex
Guerrero
Coahuila
Eagie
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