Pershing Gompers Clash Over Who Won the War at Lafayette Day Dinner
General Pershing and Samuel Gompers clashed over who won the war during a Lafayette-Marne day dinner in Washington. Gompers argued labor won the war, while Pershing emphasized patriotism across all citizens and unions. The exchange stopped short of a debate as Pershing concluded his remarks.
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Washington
Ra i
General Pershing
Samuel Gompers
Lafayette- Marne
Ameri- Federation of Labor
Unitedtates
Apparso
Mr. Gom
Labor
United States
Pershing
Five Spa miners seize roads near Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown area braces as 200 strikers with three armed leaders block the ridge north of town. Wires cut, scouts patrol hills, and guards bar entry after sundown while officials plan for a march toward the Rosielare Flaorspar mine to secure weekly rations.
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Elizabethtown
Spa
Harber Ridge
Rosielare
College Football Rules Shakeup Ahead of 1921 Season
New York Sept 7 AP reports major changes to college football for 1921. Scoring and play rules are adjusted including ball placement after certain plays and limits on forward passes. Officials tighten penalties and aim to curb rough play as practice begins nationwide.
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New -York
Maius
Fort McKinley
Ilegal -Pasacs
Baseball Standings Reflect League Games and Scores
In the American League Boston leads with a 2 New York I split a doubleheader. Cleveland 3 and Philadelphia 1 appear among the recent results.
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Boston
New York I
Cleveland
Philadelpia
Desolation in Volga famine region centers in Inverness
AP dispatches describe famine in the Volga region with starving peasants, barren fields, and failing harvests. Cattle and horses have eaten scarce grass, bread and meat priced high, relief late, and residents grim about prospects as cabinet moves loom in Britain.
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Semayenkena
Pussia
Volga
Wate
President Harding Promises More Legislation Review
President Harding writes a public letter praising Republican gains and urging Congress to act before the extraordinary session ends. He notes progress on retrenchment and efficiency and cites pending tariff tax foreign debt and railroad debt funding as key measures for New Mexico campaign contexts.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
McCormick of
Mindis
New Mexico
Bursum
Bowery Swept by Fire in Atlantic City
Fire destroyed the Fun House at Rendezvous Park in Atlantic City early today, threatening Bowery area and injuring several firefighters. Assistant Chief Krause and three firemen were buried when the top collapsed. all four disappeared in a shower of sparks. The loss was estimated at 150000 dollars.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Rendezvous Park
Bowery
Krause
Tilden to Open U S Lawn Tennis Singles
William Tilden II will start the United States lawn tennis singles championship at Germantown Cricket Club next Friday, facing Irving C. Wright of Boston in the opening round.
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Philadelphia
Germantown Cricket Club
William T. Tilden
Tilden
Irving C. Wright
Boston
Drivers Fined for Pulling Horses at Hamlin Fair
Three drivers in the Great Western circuit harness races at the Hamlin state fair were fined and two suspended for ten days by judges for pulling horses. The incident involved alleged coercive or unsafe driving during the competition.
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Hamlin
Minn
Murray
Eaga
Tings Oerts
Mee
May Have To Show Permit To Purchase Liquor
Washington reports that Americana visiting Quebec may need permits to buy alcohol, as the Quebec liquor commission requires U S citizens to obtain permits from their government for intoxicants, except in small quantities. Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair commented on the act.
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Washington
Vernmeat
Internal Revenue
Blair
Toda
Quebec Liquor Commission
Drought Starvation Strikes Two Million Koreans in Manchuria
Reports from Tokyo dated August 6 note two million Koreans in Manchuria face severe hunger as crops failed last month. The governor-general of Korea earmarked 1,100,000 yen for relief in the coming year, yet vast numbers remain in urgent need of food.
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Tokio
Krea
Manchhuria
Manchuria
Man Living in Tree Ordered Out by San Francisco Court
San Francisco police and judges empathized with a man known for sleeping in trees in Columbia Square. Judge Lille T. Jacks told Sam Kumfurt to leave the tree and every other tree after warning him weeks earlier to move on.
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San Francisco
Sam Kumfurt
Lille T. Jacks
Columbia Square
McAdee
Jacks
Kumfurt
Turkish Nationalist Army Shows Disciplined Style
AP reports Turkish soldiers dressed in plain interior colors project ragged but loyal appearance. General Ismet Pasha says outsiders will understand their heart and spirit. Soldiers salute promptly, endure shortages quietly and request only rifles as equipment.
Abbey Services Mark Memorial With Naval Address
The service in Abbey today honored fallen comrades with Admiral Albert P. commanding, and the ceremony featured remarks on wartime sacrifice. Delegates and British and American officers attended as speakers urged continued unity in defense and noted the cost of war to noble lives.
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Abbey
Aden
Dean Meter
Hugh Pacherd
Nareey Robert
Skinner
Albert P. Mand
Howden
Utah
Se . Banger.” . En
Mare in Chile Mines Through in Bailey Guid
A cryptic fragment notes a mare in Chile and a mine linked to a Bailey guide. The text lacks clear events, people, or organizations to form a full news item.
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Chile
Trials Open As Mingo County Men Face Gun Killing Charges
In Williamson West Virginia on September 7 AP reports the second Matewan murder trial begins with 14 men charged with complicity in the killing of seven private detectives. Hatfield and Chambers are omitted from the defendant roll amid security measures around the courthouse.
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Williamson W. Va
Mingo County
Sid Hatfield
Chambers
Matewan
Hatfield
Dowell Conty Court
Elch
W. J. Ferguson
Reece
Hallie Chambers
Arch Wil- Seehler
Rowee
Mneman
William Line
Jesse Boyd
Charlies
Tax On Wines And Beer To Aid Servicemen
Detroit September 7 AP reports a proposed tax on light wines and beer to raise revenue for adjusted service compensation. Speaker Brennan states the measure could pass without constitutional amendments.
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Detroit
Mich
Amelia Legion
Brennan
Early returns on Indiana amendments show tax measures defeated
Early scattered returns from Indiana indicated two tax amendments including a state income tax were defeated while amendment No 1 banning aliens from voting until naturalized was carried.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Aves
Ecensu
Braddon Discusses American Manners and Marriage
Sidney N W Sept 7 AP American manners and customs are described by H Y Braddon former Australian commissioner in the United States He asserts business folk are not inherently vulgar and municipal politics differ by state He warns about a very low birth rate among educated Americans and notes emigration trends and future demographic concerns.
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Sidney
H. Y. Braddon
Australia
United States
Braddon
Old Timers Enjoy Daily Dominoes in Riverhead
In Riverhead New York four men aged 94 84 and 72 play dominoes daily describing a 28 year stretch of contests. Cooper 94 remains senior to Woodhull 84 as they compete with Elsworth a former bank president and former sheriff.
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Riverhead
N. Y
Cooper
M. Woodhull
Elsworth
Funeral Held After Seven Years For Jacob Missing Boy
Mrs. Minate RiverMan reports the son Jacob vanished seven years ago. The funeral was held today, with details given by Louis in 1914 and other relatives. The article notes the mother's sorrow and mentions the boy's disappearance date.
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Jacob
Tren
Minate Rilverman
Louis
Bilti
Ireland Crisis Reported With Irish Question Tension
The text notes De Valera warns an embargo would trigger war while King George stays nearby. It mentions Lloyd George in close contact with the king during Irish negotiations and a possible royal meeting before a note to Irish republicans is drafted.
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Tiavernens
Scotland
Famon de
Sesson
Ireland
Llord George
John O'Shean
Sian Fein
James Barton
Inverness
DeValera
King George
Mov Ballmear
Lloyd George
Forest Fires Rally Volunteers Near Onamia Area
Fires near Onamia Hillmann and Johnsdale spread along a five mile front toward Arthyde with Solana crews back firing. About 250 men combat flames as state authorities probe the White Pine village fire, Adjutant General Rhinow citing incendiary origin despite a wind steering the blaze away from town.
Decrease in Wages for Building Trades Workers
Chicago September 7. Building trades workers faced wage decreases under the new agreement. The reductions affect various craft unions and were reported as part of the ongoing labor adjustments.
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Chicago
Washington Tuesday Notes on Interstate Water Carrier Case
A terse Washington dispatch outlines a government action about interstate water carriers. The report mentions Mallory and Mergas, reductions proposed, and a decision still pending by the agency.
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Washington
Mallory
Mergas
London Session Report in Fragmentary Telegraph Text
Fragmentary report from London dated Sept 7 notes a session in progress with references to Geochings Treddenk Pattison and a court or meeting involving a king or royal commission. The readable parts are sparse and unclear.
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London
Geochings Treddenk Pattison
Sadeeoe
Rees
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