Grigsby Makes Alaska Re-election Run On Merits
George B. Grigsby addressed voters at Thane on his Alaska record as Attorney General and Delegate to Congress. He urged choosing by merit, cited strong legislative efforts, and promised to represent all Alaskans regardless of occupation while stressing fisheries legislation for the territory.
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Thane
Washington
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Joplin
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Colo
Punishment Moves Against Denver Rioting Mob Leaders
Denver officials began legal actions to punish mob leaders tied to rioting over the street railway workers strike. Troops remain after nine deaths and many injuries as police and soldiers guard rail operations. Union leaders propose jitney buses to rival the tramway system. A grand jury was authorized to probe the disturbances. Government mediator G. Harry from Portland was named to seek a settlement.
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Denver
Colo
G. ¥. Harry
Portland
Ore
Washington
Fairbanks Banker Arrested in San Francisco Contempt Charge
R C Wood president of the First National Bank of Fairbanks Alaska was brought to San Francisco by a U S Marshal to answer a contempt charge before a Federal Court in Alaska. He allegedly failed to sign a $125000 conveyance ordered by the court. Two appeals to the Circuit Court of Appeals were dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
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R. C. Wood
First National Bank of
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Alaska
Placerville
California
United States
Juneau
Wood
Circuit Court of Appeals
Indiana Population Near Three Million Mark
The Census Bureau reports Indiana's population at 2,935,045, up 8.5 percent over ten years. Other figures show Middlesex County Massachusetts with 1,778,952 and a 16.2 percent gain, Gloucester Massachusetts at 22,947 less 1,451 or 5.9 percent, Hawaii totaling 255,912 with a 33.4 percent rise, and Honolulu at 83,237 up 31,144 or 68.7 percent.
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Census Bureau
Middlesex County
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Cambridge
Lowell
Gloucester
Hawaii
Honolulu
Ex MP Arthur Foremont Deported From Canada
Arthur Foremont former Canadian Parliament member linked to New York five million dollar bond plot was secretly deported from Canada and reached Ellis Island today per immigration authorities.
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New York
Arthur Foremont
Canada
Ellis Island
Forest Fires Sweep Four States In August Heat
MISSOULA Mont August 14 The forest fire situation in Washington and Northern Idaho grows more menacing with six fires burning nearly unchecked. Towns and millions of dollars in timber are at risk as crews fight fires in Montana Idaho and elsewhere. SAN FRANCISCO August 14 The Forestry Service calls for volunteers as Northern California sees four fierce blazes burning uncontrollably.
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Washington
Idaho
Flathead Forest
Montana
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Pend and
Oreille
San Francisco
United States Forestry Service
California
California Farmers Favor Drastic Curb on Japanese
Sacramento August 14 Farmers statewide favor drastic laws to curb Japanese activities. W H Heileman federation secretary announced results of a referendum by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Demand calls stop to Japanese immigration and prohibit leasing land to Japanese. Picture bride faces and land ownership bans are urged. The referendum reveals a strong stance on immigration and land issues across agricultural sectors.
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California Farm 1Reau Federation
W. H. Heileman
United States
Railroads Ready to Operate Independently Says Willard
Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, told the Senate Committee on Reconstruction that liens will soon enable railroads to provide for themselves without outside aid. He noted private control returned with higher rates and wages has revived the industry and given officers and workers a new lease on life.
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New York
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Senate Committee On Reconstruction
Defensive Balkan Accord Reported By Special Cable
Latest bulletins from Rome and other capitals reveal an agreement among Czecho Sl Slovakia Serbia and Romania to form a defensive alliance against Russia in the Balkans. In Patterson New Jersey Richmond J Foran, World War hero, was killed by lightning. Seattle authorities search for Leroy Fleming and a $1500 account shortage aboard the Texas. Basher Ruth of the New York Americans hit his 42nd homer of the season, 13 runs clear of the former record.
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Prague
Belgrade
Bucharest
Patterson
N. J
Richmond J. Foran
Seattle
Leroy Fleming
Texas
Washington
Basher Ruth
New York Americans
Dominion Home Rule Pledged by Law for Ireland
Dublin report says M Wiley resigns as legal adviser to Viscount French but Bonar Law will pledge the Government on Monday to Dominion home rule with full fiscal authority. The move signals constitutional reform and self government for Ireland within the United Kingdom.
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Ireland
Dublin
M Wiley
Viscount French
Freeman
Torms
A. Bonar Law
Striking Lonshoremen At N Y Modify Demands
New York Aug 14 Longshore men in the coastwise trade on strike since Marcel at a mass meeting voted to return to work Monday if steam ship companies discharge all strike breakers and agree to submit the longshoremen demands to arbitration including a proposed 15 cent hourly wage increase.
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Gen Woodruff Survivor of Custer Campaign Dies at 74
Gen Charles A. Woodruff a retired A S A veteran who served in the Civil War and later joined Gen Custer's campaign against the Indians died in Oakland California today at the age of 74
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Custer
Oakland
Cal
Charles A. Woodruff
Express Rates Rise In U S Boosted By ICC Action
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized a 12.5 percent rise in express rates to fund a $30 million one year increase granted by the National Railroad Labor Board for 80,000 American Express workers. The board rejected a higher request of 24 percent. Ottawa reports Canada aligning U S rail rate hikes, excluding wool and hole materials.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
National Railroad Labor Board
American Express Company
Express Company
Raice
Ottawa
Aue
Common Board of Railway Commission
United States
Canada
Cox Charges Republicans With Attempting Trickery
Gov James M Cox Democratic presidential nominee accused Republican leaders of trickery to oppose the League of Nations and to secure polls behind a smoke screen. He said a powerful interest coalition sought control and alleged millions were raised for campaign purposes at the West Virginia Democratic convention.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Aus
James M. Cox
League of Nations
West Virginia
Cox
Penace
Twenty two planes to fly from California to Panama
Twenty two seaplanes, the largest Pacific Coast squadron, will fly from San Diego to Panama next January to participate in maneuvers of the combined Atlantic and Pacific Fleets. Twelve planes are to start the 1500 mile flight from San Diego to Seattle.
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Cal
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Pacific Coast
Panama
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Seattle
Soviet Forces Close on Warsaw Poles Face Massive Assault
Warsaw reports Soviet forces within twenty miles of the capital as Red armies close from the north and east. Polish defenses crumble while diplomacy seeks delay. American relief staff will join the Polish mission to aid 300000 orphans amid fears of starvation and murder. France says no material aid to Wrangel unless certain conditions arise, easing tensions with Britain after Hythe conference.
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Thorn
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Today
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Russia
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David Lioyd George
England
Hythe
Great Britain
Gen Wrangell
Armenia Arranges Peace With Bolshevik Government
London reports a preliminary peace treaty has been arranged between Armenia and the Russian Soviet Government. The Moscow wireless dispatches a settlement to end hostilities and establish terms.
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Armenia
Moscow
France Pleased Over U S Attitude in Polish Crisis
Paris reports the French Government will send a note to the United States expressing pleasure that Paris and Washington share identical views on the Russian Polish crisis. The note signals strong Franco American alignment during the tense situation and follows official discussions in Paris.
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U. S
Paris
United States
Alaska Flying Squadron Nears Wrangell Landing
Wrangell awaits the Alaska Flying Squadron from Hazleton B C as hours pass with no word. Four planes were to leave Hazleton early today and arrive by noon if no accident occurred. The perfect day invites long distance views while residents scan the skies for the specks approaching from the south toward Sergis Island.
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Alaska
Alaska Flying Squadron
Hazleton
B. C
Sergis Island
Ten Passenger Plane Aims World Tour Test Flight
Plans are underway for a special test flight ahead of a proposed around-the-world aerial derby. The route would cover 22,000 miles, departing from New York and visiting London, Seattle, Yokohama, the Aleutians, Shanghai, Baghdad, Rome, Greece, Ireland, Newfoundland, and returning to New York.
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London
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Seattle
Yokohama
Aleutian Islands
Shanghai
Bagdad
Rome
Greece
Ireland
Newfoundland
Harding Answers Charges G.O.P. "Looking Backward"
Marion Ohio August 14 Sen Warren G Harding Republican Presidential nominee replies to charges that the party is looking backward He says the future holds promise of new achievements and progress but the nation must not forget past lessons He urges a forest policy to develop print pulp and an editorial policy for publishers to be not partisan but patriotic
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Marion
Ohio
Wuerren G. Harding
Ohio Republican Editorial Association
Suffrage Bill's Fate in Tennessee House in Doubt
Nashville report notes Speaker Walker of the Tennessee House said he would not surrender convictions for expediency after President Wilson urged concurrence with the Senate's ratification of the National Woman Suffrage Amendment. The joint resolution to ratify awaits action until Monday.
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Tenn
Tennessee
Walker
Wilson
House
Senate
Japan Replies To U S Note On Saghalien Arrival
The Japanese government’s reply to the American note protesting the occupation of Saghalien’s northern island was received by the State Department. The lengthy note reportedly covers Japan’s policy in Siberia and its contents may be made public next week.
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Saghalien
Siberian
State Department
Japan
Siberia
Vatican Denies Pope Fell In Incident Report
Rome August 14 The Vatican emphatically denied newspaper reports that the Pope recently sustained a fall causing serious injury or suffering. It was declared no accident of that nature had occurred and authorities emphasized the pontiff’s health remained undisturbed.
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