Ireland Hopes Rise As De Valera and Lloyd George Weigh Talks
News from July 9 reports easing violence after the armistice while Eamon de Valera and British Prime Minister Lloyd George plan likely next week talks in London to settle the Ireland dispute. Ulster press reacts coolly as celebrations spread through southern Ireland and England.
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Leaden
Eamon DeVa
Lioyd George
Ulster
Ireland
England
Sian Fenners
Dublin
Lloyd George
Valeri
London
DeValera
San Francisco Navy Ceremony Reenacts National Salute
The pageant in San Francisco Bay reenacts a historic July 9 ceremony with battleships and a color salute under American colors. Attendees include Coenena Montgomery and a ship's crew as Indians and Spanish figures observe, all guided by the Bohemian Club.
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San Francisco
San
Minutanes
Coenena Montgomery
Alute Gs
Honthowery
Bohemian Club
Escape at California asylum leaves five at large
An inmate described as dangerous and criminally insane named Manual Machada escaped with eleven others during a fire at a California state hospital. The incident caused extensive damage estimated at twenty seven thousand dollars and prompted authorities to increase surveillance for the fugitives.
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Calif
Manual Machada
Vrei Om
Porter's Trial Sparks Courtroom Outburst and Guilt Plea
An AP report describes a man charged with possession of 24 quarts of liquor and facing a harsh statement from Judge K. The courtroom scene highlights the accused's plea and the judge's sharp remarks about crime and ethics.
Marriage Crisis Reports Show Higher Among Married in 1920
New York July 9 AP reports from Chief Medical Examiner Morris show personal crisis cases in 1920 were more common among married individuals. Of 500 total cases, 352 were married, 185 singles, 100 widows, and 2 divorced.
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New York
Morris
Fight Opens on tariff bill in House despite Democratic attack
Representative Garner of Texas leads a Democratic assault on the Fordner tariff bill in the House. He argues the measure lacks revenue estimates and warns Republicans of hidden consequences. The special rule allows five schedules to be debated separately, with votes targeted by July 21.
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Washington
House
Garner
Texas
Wils and Means
Kitehin
North
Caroline
Rdéney
Campbell
P.ublican
Townley Case to Be Retried in Bankruptcy Hearing
The Townley bankruptcy case involving a National Nonpartisan League member will be reopened. E B McCutcheon trustee for creditors seeks Brinton Brin and Brin ton to testify on Townley’s interests in league corporations. Creditors claim about eighty thousand dollars.
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Bismarck
N. D
Townley
E. B. McCutcheon
eCuteheon
Brinton Ater
Bet
Bintan
Postmasters Plan Exterior Signs for Post Offices
Washington July 9 AP notes Postmaster General Hays orders exterior signs on all post office buildings to aid visitors traveling to various cities across the country.
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Washington
Hays
Stepson Arrested After Deputy Treasurers Shot
In Los Angeles on July 9 AP reports deputy county treasurer Harry W Masac died from a gunshot. His stepson Alfred Davis 36 was arrested as authorities say Davis claimed self defense after an altercation led to the shooting.
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Los Angeles
Harry W. Masac
Alfred ‘Davis
Masac
Davis
Colorado Delegation Leads World Christian Endeavor Parade
New York July 9 AP Colorado's delegation to the world condition of the Christian Endeavor Societies led a parade of twenty thousand in Manhattan. The Westerners won top honors for their large state denture as readers. eleven floats depicted Bunyan's Pilgrim Progress. The march featured martial hymns and banners with leaders including Dr. Francis E. Clark and Homer Rods beaver. Delegates were granted city sightseeing after a Central Park citizenship demonstration.
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New York
Colorado
Christian Endeavor Societies
Manhattan
Bunyan
Percy Foster
Washington
Ory
Francis E. Clark
Deat
Christian Eavor Society
Federal agents seize Williamson coal leaders in martial law era
David Robb and eleven union leaders were arrested in Williamson on unlawful assembly charges as Governor Morgan’s martial law order takes effect. The arrests followed tensions in the Mingo coal field with state militia to enforce the proclamation and potential draft usage if needed.
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Williamson
David
Robb
United Mine Workers of America
Williamson Coal Fields
County Court House
Morgan
Mingo County
Sats
Pabees Corpus
Om Davis
Sonal
Oeal
Davis
Uae
Mingo
Threat to Kill Targets Prohibition Agents in Los Angeles
An anonymous letter received in Los Angeles threatens to murder district prohibition agent A. O. Kriete and supervising agent John Exnicio. It declares Kriete must disappear and suggests Exnicio will be buried here, praising the climate for such deeds. Kriete plans to hand the letter to federal postal authorities.
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Los Angeles
A. O. Kriete
John Exnicio
Kriete
Exnicios
Relief for Idle in Paris Senate Approves Unemployment Credit
Paris reports the senate voted a ten million military relief credit for the unemployed, providing funds to ease jobless hardships amid a July 93 period. The AP dispatch notes the action targets relief programs and stabilizes relief measures.
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Paris
Senate
Cay
Irish truce eyed as path to peace across Ireland
London papers greeted the Irish truce with cautious optimism while warning it is no guarantee of peace. editors urged courage and generosity from British statesmen, and Dublin awaited the conference outcome with hopeful restraint amid lingering fears of renewed bloodshed.
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London
Ireland
de Valera
Mail Herald
Adm
England
Valley of
Ween
Great Britain
Belfast News Letter on Downing Street truce
In Belfast the paper flags the Downing Street truce as a questionable development and warns of legal and political complications. The editorial labels the arrangement as potentially dishonorable and invites universal opinion to judge its honor or lack thereof.
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Belfast
Cang
Belfast News
Downing St
Hope for Water Rights in Kansas Irrigation Issue
Topeka reports on a conference discussing river water disputes and irrigation needs. Knapp of the state irrigation commission cites Colorado reservoirs and water releases as factors for Kansas adequacy, noting measurements of acre feet and the impact on western Kansas irrigation.
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Topeka
Kas
Hope
Beterrite
Ameas
Alloa Aacohasan
Knapp
State Irriga’ Commie Socverest
Alen Salta F. Knapp
Teala
Colorado
Sisepp
Kansas
Stuck II In Angatme Day
Adolph Pelmar, 56, was pulled by trainmen and workers of a Great Northern train in Minneapolis on July 9 after becoming overcome by heat. He was rushed to a hospital in critical condition and died later that night as crew searched for his body near the wreckage. Local authorities investigated the incident as a heat related accident.
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Minneapolis
Adolph Pelmar
Tigers
Steut
Pefmars Reseus
fragmentary notice of local survey and property
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a survey and a master of the old property. The readable bits reference an auction or conveyance context and outdated terms. No clear names, dates, or locations are recoverable from the text.
Mexican oil fields face large shutdown amid unrest
In Vera Cruz and Tampico areas, workers in oil camps are unemployed with reports of reclosure. Authorities say the Thursday demonstration was minor and deny rumors of U S-Mexico friction while promising aid funds and readiness to deploy troops if needed.
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Mexico City
Daly
Amixtia
State of
Vera Cruz
Calles
Senor Callies
United States
Mexico
Tejada
War Office
Tampico
Sam Luin Potes
Coahuila
Nuexo Leom
Pet
Tamauli
Eek
Yeaterday
Felda
Townley Fails To Appear For Debates In Minnesota
AAP report notes Townley misses three scheduled debates in Wilinnbapous Minnesota. Giam Langer, described as a key figure, canceled appearances after his repeated postponements.
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Wilinnbapous
Minn
Giam
Langer
Eg Ta
Tae
Gebates
Runaway boy killed near Wasco, rail line incident
Elgin July 8 AP reports a runaway youth from St. Charles school for boys, 16 year old Mahan, died near Wasco after attempting escape from a railroad line. A Chicago Great Western lineman found his body two miles west Wasco, the night prior.
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Elgin
Mahan
St. Charles
Chicago Great Western
Wasco
Bryde
Rallying Words on War and Peace in Truce Era Proclamation
A fragmentary manifesto urges fellow citizens to view each person as custodian of national honor during the truce. It warns against overconfidence, calls for unwavering determination, and urges resisting renewed force to secure peace, justice, and reason. Signed by DE VA oe.
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Spenner
Oamps
Johnson vows comeback and war record defense
Prisoner Joe Johnson, aged forty two and weighing 222 pounds, told reporters he plans to return to boxing and challenge Jack Dempsey for the world title after serving months for violation of the Mann Act. He claimed wartime service and secret work, and said he would not arrange bouts until in New York.
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Johnson
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Coor
Reram
Barcelona
Cuba
New York
Townspeople Verifying Voter Ages Stir County Office
In North Brookfield Massachusetts on July 9 AP notes residents check a voter list showing each woman’s age. The crowd attacked the assessor’s desk with erasers to dispute entries, turning the document into a local authority on ages and resolving many long standing arguments.
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North Brookfield
Mass
Womrn
Silent OOS SoaRn Bt. Paul Minn July report
Fragmentary AP copy from Saint Paul Minnesota notes a state official facing questions about a past action. The report mentions a second inquiry and a curfew-like measure under review, with limited readable details.
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Paul Minn
AP — Erie
Mineseta
Qesetenae
Irish peace talks loom as De Valera set guidance
Premier Lloyd George and Irish representatives prepared factions for a unity conference. De Valera’s Irish Office issued instructions banning arms use and actions harming property to avoid violence and military interference. Optimism ran high that a truce could end Irish unrest, though patrols and clashes continued in Dublin.
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Ireland
Dublin
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Sinn Fein
Landen
Can Ees
Ena
Irsh
Weneen
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