Democrats Gather for Ohio State Convention and Campaign Launch
Democratic leaders in Columbus prepare for the state convention and the launch of Governor Cox’s presidential campaign in Ohio. Key speeches by M A Daugherty and Secretary of War Newton D. Baker are planned, with James Harmon and James H Campbell expected as presidential electors at large.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Cox
M. A. Daugherty
Lancaster
Judson Harmon
Baltimore
Rovernor
Newton D. Baker
James Harmon
James H. Campbell
James M. Cox
Franklin D. Roosevelt
State Central Committee
Blockade runners carry liquor along Atlantic coast routes
Washington reports that Civil War style blockade runners are off the Atlantic coast, delivering liquor rather than munitions. Prohibition officials say patrolling the coast requires far larger funding than current appropriations, with many runners operating between Cuba and the Bahama Islands.
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Washington
Atlantic
Prohibition
Kramer
Cuba
San Domingo on Road to Prosperity and Self-Government
The U S military government in San Domingo reports progress toward prosperity and self-government. Rear Admiral Thomas Snowden delivered the governor’s account to the Navy Department in response to a State Department inquiry on steps taken to prepare the Dominican people for government.
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Washington
San Domingo
Republic
Thomas Snowden
Navy Department
State Department
Cox to ramp up attacks on Republicans in swing state tours
Columbus reports Governor Cox plans three more addresses this week to rail against a senatorial oligarchy and push League of Nations policies. He will tour Ohio and Indiana including Canton and South Bend as Harding readies a porch speech ahead of the Ohio legislative delegation event.
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Columbus
James M. Cox
South Bend
Ind
Canton
Ohio
Cox
Wheeling
W. Va
League of Nations
Wwalnu
Germany
Awwociawa Pus Vo
Marion
Harding
Soldier killed asleep on railroad track near Chillicothe
Corporal Raymond Hupp of the 40th Infantry was killed and Carrington Campbell of the 45th Infantry lost a foot when struck by a Baltimore and Ohio freight near Chillicothe Ohio. The soldiers had gone to sleep on the track when the accident occurred.
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Chillicoi, O
Raymond Hupp
Go. D
40Th Infantry
Carrington Campbell
Co. B
45Th Infantry
Six Armed Bandits Loot Bank Near Mason City
Six armed bandits looted the First National Bank at Thornton near Mason City today escaping with 4000 dollars in currency and Liberty bonds. A separate item notes four year old Victorski was killed by a baseball during a game.
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Mason City
Iowa
First National Bank
Thornton
Toledo Storm Causes Million Dollar City Damage
A severe rainstorm in Toledo on Aug 16 caused about 1 million dollars in damage, crippling pavements and power facilities, flooding basements, and paralyzing traffic. Street surfacing floated into a lobby. one building collapsed and many areas lost lighting. No deaths reported.
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Toledo
U. S. Navy Orders Destroyer to Baltic Waters
The Navy announced a destroyer along with cruiser Pittsburgh and army ships are ordered to the Baltic to protect American waters. The fleet will depart Cherbourg immediately for Russian waters.
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Asnoeiutodress
Washington
Army
Pittsburgh
Baltics
Cherbourg
Navy Department
Cox Declines Arrest Battle Over Speeding Incident
Ohio Governor Cox and aides faced a speeding arrest attempt while returning from White Sulphur Springs. Adjutant General Roy E. Layton claimed Republicans planned the move to embarrass the candidate, as motorcycles halted the party near Jacksonville and officers sought extradition for the four autos.
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Columbus
Tim
Cox
W. Va
Roy E. Layton
Ohio
General Layton
Jacksonvill
Executioe
Americans Sweep 100M Semis and 400M Final Victory
Four American entrants qualified for the 100 meter finals as the semi finals ran in Antwerp. Frank Loomis of the Chicago A A won the 400 meter final with Americans taking the top three places in the event.
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Associated Prosa
Antwerp
Belgium
Frank Loomis
Chicago
Van Wert Banker's Death Shocks Community
George Hay den Marsh an 85 year old millionaire banker was found dead in bed at his hunting camp in upper Michigan last Friday morning The widely known financier reportedly left an estate estimated at 5 to 10 million dollars and had recently donated 250000 to Van Wert for a hospital and Y M C A.
Labor must not dictate policy, Lloyd George says
Premier Lloyd George, replying in the House of Commons, warned that attempts by industrial labor to dictate government or parliament policy strike at the roots of democracy and would be resisted by force at the government’s disposal.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
Tha ‘House of Commons
Labor
Tuewia
Rioting Reaches Belfast Haltingly Leaves Casualties
In Belfast a nationalist district in east Belfast saw renewed rioting last night. Four nationalists were arrested. A group of Linn miners returning from a meeting was fired upon resulting in one dead and several injured. Firearms were not used in the disturbances.
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Associated Prous
Belfast
Ireland
Linn
Express Rates Boost Approved for American Railway Express Co
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted a rate increase of 12 14 per cent for the American Railway Express Co, adding about 45.5 million dollars to annual income. The decision ignores a concurrent wage award of 43 million dollars to employees and may lead to further rate requests to cover higher payroll costs. Milk and cream rates rise by 20 to 134 per cent depending on competition between points.
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Associated Press
Banner
Washington
American Railway Express Co
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Labor Board
Commission
Eight Men Arrested in Norwalk Whiskey Raid
In a Norwalk raid last night eight men were arrested and whiskey valued at 100000 dollars seized. The men claimed the liquor was being moved from Kentucky to New York for legal sale to hospitals.
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Associated Press
the Banner
Cleveland
Norwalk
Kentucky
New York
Auto crash damages vehicle in Cleveland
An automobile owned by Dwight Lafever of Cleveland was damaged in a collision with a truck at the corner of Sanctuaky and High streets this morning.
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Dwight Lafever
Cleveland
Sanctuaky and
High Streets
Anti Bolshevik Leader Warns Wrangel to Fight Alone
In Washington Aug 16 Premier Lloyd George said Britain told General Wrangel any further attacks on Soviet forces would be Wrangel’s own responsibility. France had recognized the anti Bolshevik leader and promised aid, though officials doubted the gravity of the situation. Some held Britain may withdraw aid to avoid complicating Soviet Poland armistice talks.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
Halls of Commons
Baro
Russia
Washington
Wahington
Great Britain
Wrengel
France
Wrangel
Suspects Held After $60,000 Stolen Goods Found
Four men are held in jail in Carro Michigan after officers found hides furs and rugs worth 60000 in their possession. The arrests followed a police discovery.
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Carro Mich
Ohio Briefs and Public Notices
Carey many travel to shrine of Our Lady of Consolation. Ashtabula Connagut Jefferson Geneva lose natural gas franchise Sept 1. Akron Veronica Blanker 80 struck by auto possibly fatally injured. Youngstown 3000 Poles parade to raise funds for anti Bolsheviks in Poland. Youngstown Alexander Pladin 36 shot by customer who left restaurant without paying. Western manager named New York George White announces Frank Doremus Michigan Western manager Cox Rooverelt campaign.
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Connagut
Jefferson
Geneva
Akron
Veronica Blanker
Youngstown
Alexander Pladin
Pladin
New York
George White
Democratic National Committee
Frank Doremus
Michigan
Cox
Bolshevik Plans Reported to Seek German Alliance
Bolshevik officials told the Associated Press in Kolno Poland that Moscow would seek an alliance with Germany to fight France, then invade England and possibly America if needed. They warned Berlin would be asked to permit troop transit for a French campaign, with a German coup to follow if refused.
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Kolno
Poland
Russia
Germany
France
England
America
Associated Press
Berlin
Red Cross
Geromn
Reds Pressing Onto Warsaw Radius Invasion
London dispatches report Rusglang forces pressing toward Warsaw with only about twelve miles to the capital in the northeast from Moscow official reports. The advance signals a tight pursuit as Allied observers monitor the unfolding front.
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Associated Pronix
London
Warsaw
Moscow
Operators Refuse Miner Demands In Central Field
Central competitive field coal operators reject miner demands for a 20 day increase and 16 cents a ton, proposing instead to raise day and monthly pay by 25 to 72 cents daily to address contract inequities. Miners reject the offer in a joint committee meeting.
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Associated Press
Banoerd
Cleveland, C
Federal agents seek Giants manager John J. McGraw
Federal prohibition enforcement officers were ordered to bring John J. McGraw to the U S district attorney's office for questioning over a reported liquor purchase credited to him during the Slavia investigation. The inquiry centers on whether he bought liquor at the Lamb Club. Akron weather outlook forecasts a tough winter and a long season.
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Associated Press
New York
Prohibition Enforcement
John J. McGraw
New York Giants
U. S. District Attorney's Office
Slavia
Lamb Club
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