Governor Small Seeks Change of Venue Amid Arrest Row
State's Attorney Mertiner proposed a venue change for Governor Small's trial outside Sangamon County and potential habeas corpus actions in a neighboring county. Governor Small denounced a corrupt Sangamon ring, blaming Chicago papers and officials for his arrest while defending lawful procedures and constitutional rights.
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Sangamon County
Springfield
Mertiner
Small
Com County
Mortimer
Swall
Nangamon
Rapgamon County
Jnetice
Politiert Winekmnail
Tainate
Chicago
Bangamey County
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Daily News
Edward J. Benndage
United States
Medill McCormick
Bangapon
Railway Service Suspended in Saginaw Bay City
Sag inaw Bay City Railway of Saginaw and Bay City and an interurban line filed for bankruptcy and will suspend service at midnight. Vice president John A. Cleveland attributed losses to city council fare rates and jitney competition.
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Bay City
Mich
Whisky withdrawals drop in first half of 1920
Washington reports whisky withdrawals from bonded warehouses declined by over 3.5 million gallons in the first six months of 1920 compared with the same period last year. From January 1 to June 30 1920 withdrawals totaled 148706 gallons versus 1 48706 gallons in the prior year period.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Brennan
Railroads earnings fall short of six percent return
Interstate Commerce Commission reports June net railroad operating income at 851,775,000 while operating revenues total 6,651,127,000 and expenses total 6, (text unclear). The annual return at the tentative valuation stands at about 3.1 percent, far below the 6 percent target, with a $47,205,000 shortfall overall.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Commission
Oie
Astern
Weetern
Harding May Take Vacation From Washington
Washington reports President and Mrs. Harding may depart Washington for an extended vacation if Congress recesses late this month. No definite plans exist though, and a Pacific Northwest trip this fall is unlikely.
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Washington
Congress
Harding
Pacific Northwest
Mit
Railroads face $500 million funding plan opposition
Washington August 11 opposition to the administration bill funding about 500 million dollars for the railroads was voiced before the senate interstate commerce committee. Senator La Follette opened the hearing on the hill as Democratic senators labeled the proposal a loan to the railroads and Senator Pomerene of Ohio called it a hand out.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
la Follette
Pomerene
Ohio
Loot of 100000 Found In Bank Loan Collateral Case
Federal agents recovered 100000 of Worthington gang loot hidden as collateral in a Cleveland bank and arranged a loan. John W Worthington and an indicted accomplice fled. Mrs Worthington defended him. Chicago creditors push involuntary bankruptcy as investigations widen.
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Cleveland (O.) Bank
Chicago
Worthington
Cleveland
John W. Worthington
Jom VY
Cianin
Assingane
Alice
Sidney Fittman
Bette
Mrs. Worthington
Woodstock
Rate figures show regional mortgage cost changes
In the report, the annual rate rose to 2.9 percent, up from 2S percent the prior month. The Southern region reached 29 percent versus 2.5 percent in May, while the Western region stood at 24 percent compared with 2.3 percent in May.
Eagles Membership Total Reaches 429,273
Newark N J Aug 11 The membership of the Fraternal Order of Eagles scattered over North America and the Pacific Islands totals 429273 Grand Secretary D Perry reported data of the grand office
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Eagle
Newark
N. J
Order of Eagles
North America
Pacific
Grand Secreta Dumes
Dperry
Grand Acrie
Railroad strike called off after board order
Philadelphia Aug 11 Shopmen on the Pennsylvania railroad will not strike to coerce the company to meet with union employees and draft a new working agreement schedule. J B Jeffrey chair of the Philadelphia Camden district advisory board says unions will rely on American patriotism and public opinion to pressure the road to comply with the Transportation Act.
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Philadelphia
Pennsyvania Railroad
United States Railroad Labor Board
J. 8
Jeffrey
Philadelphia Camdet
Gatowades
Hoover Curzon lead planned relief for stricken Russia
Paris August 17 The Supreme Council appoints a commission to organize a vast relief drive to Russia via Odessa and Riga under Herbert Hoover and Lord Curzon. The plan calls for day and night work to reach a rapid decision this week, with Soviet cooperation deemed essential to allow the international relief effort to proceed.
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Russia
Hoover
Paris
Odessa
Riga
Jetot
Herbert Hoover
Hussia
Curzon
Urarep
Die Fey
Doman
Lualy
Hoover announces immediate Russian relief work
Washington announces a rapid relief program to rebuild depots railways factories and hospitals for two years employing at least 20 000 workers costing about 10 000 000 to aid Soviet distribution with the American relief administration led by Walter Leman Brown and in cooperation with Soviet authorities despite Americans still detained.
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Mela
International
Washington
Ruselan
Commerce Hoover
Harding
White Hone
Walter Leman Brown
American Relief Administration
Hoover
Riga
Three Memphis Officers Slain in Robbery Attempt
A Memphis suburb telephone tip reports a raid on a Lord Motor Co. employee and a later gunfight that killed three policemen and wounded one. The fleeing robber seized a bag containing 5400 and escaped.
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Memphis
Colderville
Slemphis
Rene
Fleeerler
Lord Motor Company
Six U S Soldiers Arrive at Reval in Bolshevist Automobile
Six Americans released from Russian prisons arrived in Reval Esthonia by a Bolshevist automobile. Most intend to go to Riga and then to America. Notable evacuees include Capt Emmet Kilpatrick of Alabama and film operators William Flick of New York and Dr Weouda B Estes of California.
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Esthonia
Red Cross
Aix
Riga
America
Royal C. Keetey
Emmet Kilpatrick
Uplengown
Ala
General Wrangel
Russia
William Flick
New York
Weouda B. Estes
San Jose
Cal
Prussia
Nehephon Blumenthal Kalmattina
Thracine
Wis
Chicago
Henry J. Lamare
San Francisco
Russell Pattinger
San Proveisco
Body of Father Patrick Hes Len of Colmar Discovered Today
The body of Father Patrick Hes Len of Colmar was discovered today, according to local authorities. Police and emergency responders found the clergy member at an undisclosed location in Colmar, triggering an investigation. Further details remain limited as investigators gather statements and evidence.
Priest Killer Held After Abduction Demands Ransom
The body of Father Hestia was found near Salady Beach after an abductor kidnapped him from Colmar California and demanded a $15 000 ransom from Archbishop Hanan. William Mightower who found the grave is held as a suspect in the case.
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San Francisco
Pether Patrick Heglin
Salady Beach
Father Hestia
Colmar
California
Hanan
Manay
William Mightower
Wood Accepts Bost Warhingtor Lob
Special to The Evening Journal reports Wood accepting Bost in a local lob event at Warhingtor. The piece notes the decision and mentions the surrounding community reaction.
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The
Evening Journal
Warhingtor
Disarmament Talks Invites Sent by Washington Officials
Washington officials issue formal invitations recognizing November 21 for a conference in Britain, Japan, and China to discuss disarmament. The notice lists invitations to key nations and cites the date in connection with ongoing efforts toward arms control.
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Washington
Great
Britain
Japan
China
DeValera Replies to British on Irish Peace
DeValera sends reply to London on Irish peace terms as reported in the Event Journal. The message, conveyed to Austin Chamberlain, signals the tenor of Dublin's response in the House of Commons.
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London
Austin Chamberlain
House of Common
Auntie fishing in pond aside playful dialect
An old woman in a rural Arkansas setting fishes a small pond near her home. She replies she is not catching anything and jokes she is not washing or fishing in earnest. The line hints at a humorous mispronunciation of everyday tasks.
Packers Hope Economic Tide Turns At Convention
Chicago reports optimism from the Institute of Packers as J Ogden Armour notes a improving trend. The committee sees renewed vitality for the packing industry over the coming year despite cautions.
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Chicago
Germatey
J. Ogden Armour
Institute of Atest Packers
Packers’ Convention
Fience Committee
Armour
Baslivesal
Formation of Western Tariff Bloc Reportedly Forming
An item notes a Western tariff bloc forming within the Republican coalition. Senator Gooding of Idaho announces a group of Republican senators from several states seeks fair treatment on the tariff bill.
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Ceorn
Diotk
Senate
Gouting
Idaho
Gooding
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