Beautiful Women At San Francisco Democratic Convention
Report describes a striking display of beauty among women delegates at the Democratic national convention in San Francisco. Noting six highlighted attendees including Mrs. Kellogg Fairbanks of Chicago, Mrs. Robert Owen of Oklahoma, Mrs. A B Pyke of Cleveland, and others from Bridgeport Denver and Chicago.
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San Francisco
San Fracisco
Kellogg Fairbanks
Chicago
McAdoo
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
A. B Pyke
Oone
Cleveland
George Mara
Bridgeport
Conn
Mara
John T. Barnett
Denver
Fank Graham
Nominees Take Time to Get Acquainted in Marion
Republican presidential candidate arrives in Marion Ohio after early speeches and a planned weekend appearance. A phonograph record will be distributed nationwide for July 4. Harding defends American isolationism and Monroe Doctrine while Coolidge touts “Law and Order” before Washington visit.
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Marion
Ohio
Marion Sanday
America
Council of Foreign Powers
Harding Sai
Columbia
Coolifige
Washington
Brazil Debates 1920 Military Program in Chamber
Brazil's chamber of deputies discussed the 1920 military program. Proposals included an army of 42 000, staff improvements, and modern warfare courses in army branches. Rocha urged Brazil to cooperate in any peace effort, but said the League of Nations is impractical and Brazil will keep an army to protect national honor.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Irish Republic
Republic
League of Nations
Wrangel's Forces Advance in Crimea
In Sevastopol on June 30, General Wrangel's anti Bolshevik troops reportedly push forward in Crimea amid light resistance. Berdiansk on the Sea of Azov's northern shore was captured by his forces on June 26.
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Sebastopol
Wrangel
Crimea
Berdiansk
Sea of Azov
Shivar Mineral Water Cures Stomach Ills
Guaranteed relief from stomach ailments by drinking Shivar Mineral Water with a money back offer. Tastes fine and low cost. Delivered anywhere by your druggist or grocer.
Poland seeks League aid to halt Polish Soviet war
London dispatch says Polish representatives asked Secretary General Sir Eric Drummond for League of Nations help to end the Polish Soviet war. Officials warned that without quick action Poland faced internal and external dangers. The League will consider the Aland Islands dispute Friday with Sweden and Finland agreeing to abide by the council's decision. Finland to become a temporary member.
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London
Eric Drummond
League of Nations
League
Poland
Russia
Drummond
Aland Islands
Sweden
Finland
League Council
Vice President of Brazil Paralyzed for Life
Delphina Moreira, vice president of Brazil, is an invalid for life after a paralytic stroke. She has acted as president during absent President Pessoa. Czech-Slovakian Minister Jan Baviasa visited President Pessoa to discuss matters with South American nations.
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Rio Janeiro
United Press
Avlona City Captured by Albanian Insurgents
A Belgrade dispatch to Prava from Uskub reports the Albanian insurgents have captured the Italian held city of Avlona with the entire Italian garrison taken. The report emphasizes the seizure occurred in southern Serbia.
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Belgrade
Aviona
Prava
Uskub
Serbia
Lieutenant Ames Released by Mexico
Lieut. Stanley M. Ames of Walpole Mass commanded the Ninetieth Aero Squadron at Kelly Field was released by Mexican authorities at Matamoros after landing on Mexican soil near that city on Sunday. The Mexican foreign office intends to present representations to Washington over the incident.
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Mexico City
Stanley M. Ames
Walpole
Mass
Ninetieth Aero
United States Army
Kelly Field
Antonio
Matamoros
War Ministry
Foreign Office
Washington
International financial conference at Brussels postponed
The Brussels conference was delayed as allies fail to agree on Germany indemnity. Leon Bourgeois said fixing indemnity is essential for Europe’s economic stability and League of Nations talks. The notice ends with unrelated ad about Great Clearance Sale at Reiss Mercantile Co.
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Paris
United Press
Brussels
Germany
Leon Bourgeois
Miller
Bourgeois
Europe
League of Nations Council
Reiss Mercantile Co
Tiny Pain Demons Behind Rheumatism Says Cure
Medical experts differ on rheumatism forms but agree to attack the disease at its source. S. S. S. is advertised as a blood purifier that cleanses the blood and removes disease germs, promising genuine relief. Free medical advice is offered by Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
Frisco Platform Drafts Foreign Relations and Prohibition Planks
Probable Democratic platform outlines favor a Virginia model for foreign relations with League of Nations linkage. Prohibition likely bone dry with debates on personal liberty rights and searches. Labor seeks workers representation and open immigration. Mexico stance favors border control and honest government. Soldier bonus support hinted but details murky.
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Mexico
Miss Laura Clay Split Over League Endorsement
In San Francisco on June 30 Democratic women delegates from Kentucky split as Miss Laura Clay urged against endorsing the keynote speech pro League of Nations. Miss Cora Wilson Stewart said Kentucky women venerate Clay but reject her action, noting the state convention supported the League.
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San Francisco
Ura Nica Ues
Kentucky
Mocreeh
Cora Wilson
Stewart
Clay
Homr
Cummings
Miss Clay
League of Nations
Britisher Sets New Record For Typists At London Meet
R G Curtis typed 3991 words at 133 wpm to win the world championship at Agricultural Hall London beating an American record. It is his second world title after recently posting 133 wpm and 3.3 words per second. Edgar Wallace blamed the war for spoiled typists and joked about spelling and punctuation issues.
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London
R. G. Curtis
Agricultural Hall
Curtis
America
Edgar Wallace
Wallace
Four Hundred Italians Killed in Ancona and Piombino Battles
Exchange Telegraph from Rome reports four hundred Italians killed over two days of fighting between anarchists and troops in Ancona and Piombino. Soldiers used artillery to assault barricaded forts. city streets saw fierce combat before troops carried the forts. The general strike in Rome has been called off.
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London
Ancona
Piombino
Rome
Epocha
Deserter Admits Setting Five Boston Fires
James Hobco of Clifton New Jersey a navy deserter confessed to police he started fires in five Boston hotels during the past week. He faces arson charges and police expect he may be sent to a psychopathic hospital for observation after claiming he has wheels in his head.
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Boston
James Hobco
Clifton
N. J
Navy
Draft policy hints at land grants for veterans
A fragmented report discusses a government board program linking veterans with land for agricultural use. It notes a tentative draft denying financial rewards to able bodied servicemen while proposing a rapid provision of land to veterans who want it, amid graft concerns and disputed figures.
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America
Cuban sugar brokers pledge to halt sales until price hits 24 cents
Cuban cane mill owners and brokers announce they will not offer more sugar for sale until the price reaches 24 cents a pound. A 12 member committee will act as exclusive selling agent for those at the meeting led by Miguel Arango to manage the 2,180,000 sacks pledged for the pool.
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HAWAN
Miguel Arango
Association of Haciendados and Colones
Cuba
Convention Side-Lights From the San Francisco Conclave
In San Francisco the Democratic convention draws many outsiders and locals alike. Humboldt county residents push for tickets while a hotel official enforces decorum as excitement grows around Palmer Cox and McAdoo demonstrations. Visitors note straw hats, canes, and displays reflecting the city’s festive bustle.
Doctors Prefer Galotabs for a Lazy Liver
Nonspecific ad claims praise Calotabs as a nausealess laxative and liver remedy. It promotes galotabs as the best biliousness and indigestion cure with a sealed package priced at thirty-five cents and an authorized refund offer.
Crowd Reacts to Political Stumps and Names in San Francisco
The narrative describes a lively political scene with observers in San Francisco for a convention. A Palmer booster crowd, diverse delegates, and a Chinaman among them react to speeches and banners outside the Palace Hotel as names like Cox Owen and Lunn surface in conversations about presidential prospects and New York race dynamics.
Sparn Treaty Conference Aims to Set Disarmament Terms
A Brussels conference proceeded to outline disarmament and reparations terms linked to the German settlement. Lloyd George and Millerand reportedly agreed on proposals to present to German representatives, though diplomats doubt Berlin will accept, prompting further courier talks.
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Ebny Taalee Cone Tel
Brussels
Germany
P Lloyd-George
Millerard Ha
Ital
Giolitti
Sul Ferro Sol Promoted As Rheumatic Remedy
The government investigation cites 55 witnesses who claim benefit or cure from Sul Ferro Sol, a mineral water marketed as a rheumatic remedy. The booklet with details is mailed on request, with bottles offered for a dollar and five dollars for liberal supply through Sul Fi Sol Co Alabama.
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United States
Greenville & Co
Quest
Sol Co
Desk A
Montgomery
Ala
Stop Smoking Aid Nicotol Promises Ease and Satisfaction
An advertisement touts Nicotol tablets to quit smoking or chewing with a money back guarantee. It claims quitting is easier with Nicotol, urges a 24 hour tobacco abstinence test, and cites druggists and named distributors as sellers.
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van Ae
Dave S. Bauer
Albright & Wood
Black White Soap beauty ad promises clear skin
An old advertisement touts BLACK and WHITE Soap and BLACK ointment to treat pimples and blemishes. It urges using pure soap and high quality face powders, claims rapid improvement, and offers samples via BLACK Box 913 Memphis.
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Black Box
Memphis
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