Deserters Report Mexico Kidnapping Threats
Deserters from Zamora’s forces report the band threatens to execute American citizen W. A. Gardiner and British subject W. B. Johnson unless ransom is paid. The U.S. consul warns officials fear ransom could invite more bandit kidnappings as federal troops close in near the Hi Panal mountains in western Jalisco.
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Mexico City
Pedro Zamora
Jalisco
W. A
Sandy) Gardiner
W. B. Johnson
Zamora
Cuale
Guadalajara
Esperanza Mining Company
Gardiner
United States
Hi Panal Mountains
Roberts Receives Transcript on Suffrage Resolution Action
Governor A H Roberts has received a correct transcript of house proceedings showing concurrence with senate action on the suffrage resolution. He was asked to certify the action to Secretary Colby and told Speaker Seth Walker and other house members he would do so.
Delacroix Visits Paris to Finalize Belgium France Accord
Delacroix of Belgium, in Paris for talks with Premier Millerand, discusses final ratification details of the military accord signed by Marshall, Foch for France and General Maglinse, Belgian chief of staff, as the two nations move toward agreement.
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Delacroix
Paris
Premier Delacroix
Belgium
Millerand
France
Marshall
Foch
Maglinse
Sugar Prices Dip Amid Refinery Cutbacks
Sugar prices moved lower as New York reports show refined sugar trading near recently sold speculators stock levels. The Federal Sugar Refining Company announced a further drop of one cent per pound, reducing fine granulated sugar to 15 cents a pound below the prior basis, with a two percent adjustment.
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New York
Federal Sugar Refining Company
General Advocates Mass Punishment for Tingchow Mutineers
General Chang Tsohxling told the Associated Press that execution for all 1,500 mutineers at Tingchow is favored, saying he was restrained only by the president’s preference to execute ring leaders. He described the dispute as over applying death broadly versus targeting leaders.
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Peking
Tingchow
Chang Tsohxling
Associated Press
Wife's Wish Meets Tragic End at Funeral
Mrs Rebecca Besser of Roverton, overcome by grief after her husband’s funeral plan, died moments before officials could be summoned in Muncie Indiana. Surrounded by consoling friends she had expressed a wish to die with him.
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Muncie
Rebecca Besser
Roverton
Aia
Strike extension foreseen by union leader in New York
F G Beldenkapp national organizer of the Amalgamated Metal Workers Union predicted an extension of the building trades strike in New York. The extension would involve about seventy five thousand workers as the dispute continues across multiple crafts and employers.
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Building Trades
New York
F. G. Beldenkapp
Amalgamated Metal Workers' Union
Cotton price fixed at forty cents middling basis
Montgomery Alabama The Alabama division of the Cotton Association adopted a 40 cent middling basis for the present crop after a spirited discussion at its convention. The action fixes the price level for farmers and reflects policy decisions of the association.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Nae Cotton Association
Freight Train Stolen by Striking Switchmen Recovered
A freight train seized by men believed to be part of the outlaw switchmen strike was found early near Bensonville Illinois with its cars apparently untouched.
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Chicago
Bensonville
Iils
High Cost of Politics in Mount Vernon Strike Threat
In Mount Vernon New York election poll officials threaten to strike unless their pay is raised by five dollars per day. The dispute highlights the high cost of politics as a factor in local elections and staffing.
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Mount Vernon
N. Y
WAGE TALKS CONTINUE FOR HIGHER ANTHRACITE PAY
United Mine Workers representatives in Scranton plan to press for a re opening of the two year contract based on the anthracite commission award. They seek increases beyond 17 to 35 7 8 percent and will address President Wilson or Secretary of Labor Wilson with a demand for renewed negotiations. Owners say they cannot renegotiate, having signed the award as instructed.
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Scranton
United Mine Workers of America
Anthracite Coal Commission
Wilson
Secretary of Labor
W. B. Wilson
Japan Must Have Guarantee for Vladivostok Troop Life Safety
Vladivostok reports to Tokio cabled to Hochi, the Japanese language newspaper here, stating Japan will keep troops at Vladivostok until security of life and property is guaranteed.
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Japan
Honolulu
T. H
Vladivostok
Tokio
Hochi
Mobile Shipyards adopt open shop policy against unions
Seven of Mobile Alabama's largest ship building and repair plants said they would not fight labor but would stop union domination. The Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Company and Home Industry Iron Works joined the agreement, signaling an open shop policy among major Gulf Coast facilities.
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Mobile
Ala
Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Company
Home Industry Iron Works
The
Gulf
Deschanel Health Normal Amid Paris Receptions
President Deschanel’s diplomatic receptions at Rambouillet, his country home, draw press attention as the first since the railway journey accident last May. The events are seen as sign he is in good health again.
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Deschanel
Paris
Deschanels
Rambouillet
Conference in Stressa on German coal deliveries
British French Italian and German delegates have arrived in Stressa Italy to set terms for payments and advances to Germany for coal deliveries to the allies.
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Paris
Stressa
Italy
Germany
Lithuania vows defense against Polish invasion
A Kovono dispatch reports Lithuania will defend itself with all means to stop further violations of its territory and prevent any invasion by Polish troops, signaling readiness for heightened conflict.
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Lithuania
Berlin
Kovono
Hylan Cables Lloyd George for Cork Mayor's Release
Mayor Hylan cabled Premier Lloyd George in Lucerne appealing for the release from prison of Cork's Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney. The cable stresses urging Britain to free the Irish civic leader amid ongoing tensions and protests.
Brazil Credit Woes Hit North American Banks
Financial conditions in Brazil have deteriorated and exchange rates grown erratic causing North American banks and merchants to refuse further credits to Brazilian firms until the situation improves.
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Brazils
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Prosecution to Target War Contract Controversies
Washington officials announce a government move to pursue criminal and civil actions against about 324 war contract contractors. Cases span from a few thousand to several millions of dollars, with the Shipping Board planning additional prosecutions alongside the War Department led cases.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Department
War Department
Shipping Board
Taxes Demanded by Mexico Sparks Oil Tax Controversy
Washington reports export taxes demanded by Mexico for May and June keep the dispute between American oil companies and the Mexican government active. Mexico City indicates another tax increase will be enacted soon, according to State Department briefings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Washington
State Department
Mexico City
Gompers Attacks Open Shop Platform as Dishonest
Samuel Gompers denounced the open shop platform recently adopted by the United States Chamber of Commerce by referendum as a dishonest document. He criticized its terms and urged opposition, highlighting concerns over workers rights and union protection in Washington.
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Gompers
Open Shop
Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Samuel Gompers
Gibson With Polish Officials in Warsaw Meeting Premier Witos
Hugh S. Gibson United States minister to Poland began his Warsaw visit with talks with Polish officials including Premier Witos, marking their first meeting after his U S trip.
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Gibson
Warsaw
Hugh S. Gibson
United States
Poland
Witos
Taft's Fountain of Time Sculpted at Chicago Campus
The sculpture "The Fountain of Time" by Lorado Taft has begun to run water in the giant centerpiece. Located mid way facing the University of Chicago, Taft has spent six years carving the monumental work.
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Taft
Chicago
Lorado Taft
University of Chicago
Germans to Release Atmospheric Nitrogen for Export
Berlin dispatch to the Department of Commerce reports Germany will release 30 000 to 50 000 tons of nitrogen produced from the air for export duty free. Proceeds from these sales will be used to lower prices for German domestic consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Berlin
Department of Commerce
Minnesota Daily Star Debuts In Minneapolis
The Minnesota Daily Star, a new daily paper backed by a million dollar corporation, rolls out in Minneapolis. The launch gains support from the National Nonpartisan League and Twin Cities labor unions, with organized labor and farmers in the Northwest showing strong interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis, Minn
Minnesota Daily Star
Northwest
National Nonpartisan League
Twin Cities
Submarine 8.5 Crew Rescued Near Cape Henlopen
Radio messages from the General Goethals announced the rescue of the officers and crew of submarine 8.5 after two days trapped beneath the Atlantic Ocean, 55 miles south of Cape Henlopen.
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Philadelphia
Gen _eral Goethals
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Cape May
Atlantic Ocean
Cape Henlopen
Miners Accept Award After Protest in Hazleton
Hazleton Pa the scale committee of the United Mine Workers of America representing the three hard coal districts agreed to accept the award of the coal commission under protest pending other demands.
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Hazleton
United Mine Workers of
Amerace
The
Coal Commission
First Spanish War Vessel Visits Washington Courtsey
Officers and cadets from the Spanish battleship Alfonso XIII arrived in Washington marking the first Spanish naval visit to the United States since the Spanish American War. The delegation tours naval and civic sites as relations warm.
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Washington
Alphonso XIII
Railroads Increase Debt Under Federal Guarantee
Washington reports a rise in the public debt after a treasury release shows August figures. The gross debt climbs to 24,324,672,000 dollars while federal guarantees of railroad earnings add to the federal burden.
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Washington
Treasury
Americas Escape Amid Bosporus Harassment
Americans escape amid ongoing fighting as British and Greek troops contend with bandit harassment along the eastern shore of the Bosporus. The crisis reflects a volatile region with foreign nationals seeking safety as clashes persist over control and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Bosporous
Both Aviators Are Killed In Metal Airplane Crash
In Morristown two men died when a government all metal plane crashed on James street at low altitude. Witnesses heard backfire before the dive and explosion. Bodies were burned and identification was difficult. A notebook listed T. T. Miller and a collar marked T. R. L. Mail bags tagged Jefferson Terminal Chicago and South Dakota were destroyed.
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Morristown
James Street
T. T. Miller
Jefferson Terminal
Chicago
South Dakota
Cotton Financing Policy Sought After Session in Montgomery
A 55 member committee of southern bankers businessmen and American Cotton Association officials met with W P G Harding governor and federal reserve board members in Montgomery on September 15 to seek a clear policy pronouncement on financing the 1920 cotton crop. The session ended amid earnestness and stirring incidents as the association closed its meetings.
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Montgomery
Ala
American Cotton Association
W. P. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Smith to Run Second Race in Democratic Primary
Returns from about two thirds of South Carolina show Ed Smith leading three challengers for renomination with a substantial lead over Warren. Smith trails a majority as no clear majority emerges. Columbia reports initial tallies from The State.
A Lively Race for Governor In Detroit Primary
Detroit observers report a tight gubernatorial race as Milo D. Campbell leads early on in the Farmers organizations line with Attorney General Alexander J. Groesback surging into the Republican nomination contention amid a nine point spread in the state wide primary contest.
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Detroit
Mich
aAfter
Milo D. Campbell
Farmers’ Organizations
Alexander J. Groesback
Population in Leading Cities
Population in 33 leading cities with 200000 plus inhabitants accounts for over 20 percent of the nation. A table shows their combined population at 23724565.
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Washington
Ponzi Liabilities Hit Seven Million As Losses Mount
Boston report says Charles Ponzi's liabilities from his Securities Exchange company total 6,948,267 dollars, as stated by accountant Edwin L. Pride. The figure highlights the extent of his financial dealings and the damage to investors.
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Ponzi
Boston
Charles Ponzi
Securities Exchange Company
Edwin L. Pride
Forecast of Cotton Yield in Cotton Washington
The department of agriculture estimates this year’s cotton production at 12,783,000 bales based on crop condition as of August 25, rated at 67.6 percent. This bulletin sets the projection for the season using the latest assessment and regional data.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
France Faces Husbands Shortage to Repopulate War Areas
Paris reports the nation’s major social issue is not prohibition but pairing 4,000,000 surplus women with suitable husbands to boost Zapla repopulation of war affected zones.
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France
Paris
Dempsey Knocks Out Miske In Third Round
In Benton Harbor Michigan Jack Dempsey claimed the world heavyweight title by stopping Billy Miske of St Paul in the third round of a ten round bout. Three powerful smashes delivered near the end finished the challenger as Miske fell three times, ending at one minute thirteen seconds of the round. Dempsey earned about fifty thousand to one hundred thousand dollars.
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Dempsey
Miske
Benton Harbor
Mich
Jack Dempsey
Billy Miske
St. Paul
Toledo
Roosevelt says women vote confusion in Maine election
Franklin D Roosevelt touring Maine says the passage of the nineteenth amendment has sparked extreme confusion over women voters. He notes state officers will be elected September 13 and that no one knows the size of the registration or actual female vote in Maine.
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Maine
Boston
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York City
Roosevelt
Aim of Italian Socialists Advocated in Milan Talks
London report says Italian extremists at Milan meeting of General Federation of Labor metal workers union and socialists advocate seizure of Italian factories as a starting point for a general takeover of industry.
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London
General Federation of Labor
Metal Workers’ Union
Italian Socialist Party
Milan
Anarchist Ring Arrests In Springfield Raid
Police announced the arrest of 19 men linked to a formidable anarchist band whose activities have long baffled federal and police authorities in numerous cities. The raid involved Department of Justice agents taking the group into custody in Springfield.
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Springfield
Department of Justice
Lloyd George Rejects Hylan Plea on Cork Mayor
Premier Lloyd George of Great Britain refuses Mayor Hylan of New York’s request to release Lord Mayor MacSwiney of Cork from prison. The exchange follows Hylan’s urging amid ongoing tensions between Britain and Cork’s nationalist leadership.
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Hylan
Leerne
Lloyd George
Great Britain
New York
MacSwiney
Cork
Recruiting Record Broken By Army In August
The Army shattered peace time enlistment records in August with 19,242 recruits, per Adjutant General Harris. This surge marks a strong rearmament push and reflects intensified recruitment efforts nationwide.
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Washington
Harris
Political Refugees in Vienna Reported Living in City
Police announce about 100000 political refugees reside in Vienna. The majority are Ukrainians and Russians with substantial Italian and Hungarian communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Norway to Protest Jones Act Over U.S. Legislation
Norwegian foreign minister says Oslo will lodge a protest against the Jones navigation act passed by Congress last June. The move signals diplomatic friction as Norway analyzes impact on shipping and maritime trade with the United States.
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Norway
Christiania
United States Congress
Capture of Urfa by French Forces Reported
Capture of Urfa in Asiatic Turkey, 75 miles southwest of Diargekir, announced. A strong French column was recently reported marching on Urfa.
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Urfa
Constantinople
Asiatic Turkey
Diargekir
Black Denial Letter on South Government Price Fixing
A letter from Representative Black of Texas denying that the South enjoyed favoritism in government price fixing on necessities was made public by the Democratic National Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Representative Black
Texas
South
Democratic National Committee
Women Poll Tax Plan Defeated in Tennessee House
Nashville Tenn. The Tennessee House defeated a bill requiring women to pay poll tax by a 41 to 34 vote. The action occurred at the end of the special legislative session.
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Nashvile
Tenn
House of Representatives
Tennessea
Dunn to gain new platform and cotton facilities
A North Carolina town plans a major rail site project to connect twin lines with a large concrete platform in the northern area, easing drayage and aiding farmers amid a 30,000 bale October-December cotton market. The effort follows past delays from wartime controls and follows Chamber of Commerce proposals accepted by one line.
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Dunn
Atton
Atlantic Coast
Durham
Southern
Chamber of Comments
Chamber of Commerce
Berata
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