China in Martial Law as Chang Lin Forces Battle Near Peking
Martial law spreads in Peking as General Chang Tso Lin and General Wu Pei Fu clash around Changsiatien twelve miles from Peking. A Chinese government communique says Chang was victorious at Machang as overseas interests face risk and the American Legation seeks aid.
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Peking
Tse-Lin
Pei Fu
Changstatien
Asu Shih Chang
Chang Tso-Lin
Wu Pei Su
Changsiatien
Machang
Washington
Tien Tsin
Hsu Shih Chang
China
Wu Pei Fu
Chinese Railroad Administration
Gompers Attacks U S Recognition of Bolshevik Russia
Samuel Gompers, leader of the American Federation of Labor, denounces any U S recognition of Bolshevik Russia as a base betrayal of civilization. He claims propaganda floods American life and warns against predatory finances seeking loot in Russia. He ridicules Lenin as a bandit merchant and cites millions in U S Bolshevism propaganda funds offering bribes.
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Chicago
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
United States
Russia
Nikolai Lenine
Gompers
Journalists urged to study modern literature at Knox College
H F Harrington director of the Medill School of Journalism Northwestern University tells Knox College students that newspapers form part of the era’s good literature. He urges proper appreciation of daily literary effort in English prose and poetry.
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Galesburg
Ill
H. F. Harrington
Medill School of Journalism
Northwestern University
Knox College
Politicians Blamed by Ludendorff in War Reflection
General Erich Ludendorff writes Major Julio Guerrero thanking him for his new history of the World War. He says they were not defeated on the field but by politicians who failed to adapt to wartime requirements.
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Berlin
Erich Ludendorff
Julio Guerrero
Guerrero
Fire Causes Million-Dollar Loss in Patterson
A spectacular blaze in Patterson New Jersey triggered a general alarm and caused damage estimated at 1 million dollars. Two children trapped inside were rescued by Policeman Zerbrugge whose face was burned in the effort.
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Patterson
N. J
Zerbrugge
Explosion Wrecks Stuart Collieries Mine at Summersee
A mine explosion at the Stuart Collieries Company plant in Summersee Fayette County West Virginia caused about 125000 in property damage. The State Department of Mines reports no injuries as 15 workers had left the premises 20 minutes before the blast. The explosion rattled hills and shattered windows for miles around the village.
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Charleston
W. Va
Stuart Collieriles Company
Summersee
Fayette County
Department of Mines
Gets Lobert's Goat
John Lobert a former Reds Phillies and Giants third baseman living in Philadelphia is famed for a bone headed play when he tagged out Bob Bescher on a steal attempt the two argued the call and had to be stopped from fighting by Red Coin and Joe Tinker.
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John Lobert
Reds
Phillies
Giants
Philadelphia
John
Bob Bescher
Bescher
Lobert
Bob
Red Coin
Joe Tinker
First no hit no run game by Washington Bradley in 1876
Philadelphia detective Washington Bradley, then with St. Louis, pitched a no hitter no run no man on base on July 15 1876. It capped four straight shutouts over four days as major league baseball marked one of its rare feats in seventy years.
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Hale
Famous 1869 Reds Player Found Living in Fort Worth
Charles Sweasy, age 75 and in frail health, a former second baseman for the original Cincinnati Reds of 1869, was identified living in Fort Worth. He did not respond to earlier attempts to locate team members after the 1869 title and was unknown to be alive until recently. He lives quietly and comfortably in his later years.
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Fort Worth
Cincinnati Reds
Charles Sweasy
Reds
George Wright
Cal McVey
Sweasy
Ruth Urges Boys to Avoid Smoking at Little Rock
Babe Ruth spoke to thousands at the Little Rock Boys club urging boys not to smoke cigarettes. He also handed out buttons bearing his name to the attendees.
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Babe” Ruth
Little Rock
Alarm clock quip by Tim Hurst after extra innings
In a St Louis American League game umpire Tim Hurst delayed finish to extend 15 innings. Silk O Laughlin recalls Hurst saying a first baseman should buy a 69 cent alarm clock to wake up and avoid letting runners advance.
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Silk O’laughlin
Tim
St. Louis
Tim Hurst
Silk
Sporting Squibs of All Kinds From Coast to Coast
A survey of athletic figures and news from collegiate and professional circles. Olympic club San Francisco touts 5000 members while Jack Kelly the world champion sculler explores golf. Other notes flag Edna Arnold LSU and future coaches Gil Dobie and Billy Lush guiding a Virginia coaching school.
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Gil Dobie
Corneil
Billy Lush
Naval Academy
University of Virginia At
Charlottesville
Tanlac Restores Los Angeles Man’s Health
William T. Hardin of 1409 Garden Street Los Angeles credits Tanlac with curing rheumatism in his shoulders and neck and later stomach troubles. He says the medicine made him strong and energetic again and recommends Tanlac as a remedy available from all reputable druggists.
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Tanlac
Los Angeles
William T. Hardin
Garden St
Calif
Taniac
Taniae
Evidently Not a Tooth Doctor Cartoon Punchline
A humorous caption plays on medical roles with a doctor and patient. The jest hinges on a nurse or assistant suggesting to incorrectly label a waiting person as impatient rather than patient. The setup lampoons professional labels in a brisk exchange.
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Advertises Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney trouble. Claims doctors and life insurance examiners find kidney disease common and undetected. Promotes sample bottle offer and urges readers to buy in drug stores in two bottle sizes.
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Kilmer
What are cold storage eggs selling for now
The Boston Transcript notes prices for cold storage eggs remain steady with strict freshness standards.
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Boston Transcript
Auto Hits Team in Mist Causes Driver’s Injuries and Mule’s Death
Laurel report of an accident on Main street near Johnson's hardware store. A large touring car struck a team driven by Lester Briscoe injuring the driver and killing a mule. A bystander touted a Baltimore See-Thru product for windshield clarity and urged purchase.
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Laurel
Lester Briscoe
Myrtle Avenue
Main
Johnson
Baltimore
Maryland
Baltimore See-Thru Corporation
Eire
Govanstown
Deficit Cites Per Capita Money at $62.48
The report notes that money in circulation per capita stands at 62.48 dollars, while an individual laments losing their own 62 dollars. The context suggests concern over a deficit and misplaced funds.
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