Booze Yacht Raid by Federal Men at Dock
In Cleveland a yacht raid netted Captain William L. Curry of Toronto and six men with four women. Police seized 95 cases of wines and liquors aboard the steam yacht Venice at Whisky Island after a Coast Guard tip. Arrests followed a quick loading of liquor onto a five ton truck. federal prohibition charges filed.
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Cleveland
William L. Curry
Toronto
Can
United States
Canada
Whisky Island
Cuyahoga River
Tip
Coast Guard
Curry
Rocky River
Here
Lakewood
S. Christenson
Hans Hanson
United States Coast Guard
Venice
Violence erupts in labor trouble at Erie yards
William J. McDonald of Los Angeles was beaten by Erie policemen in the Erie yards after refusing to work as a sheet metal worker for the Erie Railway Service company. Detectives say he resisted arrest for illegal train riding during a clash involving Erie Railroad, the Railway Service company, and shop and roundhouse workers.
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Marion
Erie Railroad Company
Railway Service Company
William J. McDonald
Los Angeles
Cal
Erie
McDonald
Erie Railway Service Company
No Hitch in Peace Treaty Talks
Washington reports no serious obstacles in informal negotiations for a peace treaty with Germany pending in Berlin. American Commissioner Diesel leads for the State Department, with officials saying Berlin reports on German acceptance of responsibility are unconfirmed. A world conference of the Irish race is being planned.
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Washington
Germany
Berlin
Diesel
State Department
Collision near Aranjuez claims several lives in Spain
In Madrid region near Aranjuez, a mail train collided with a switch engine killing several people and injuring many others. The crash occurred about 28 miles southeast of Madrid, with authorities reporting multiple fatalities and serious injuries.
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Spain
Madrid
Aranjuez
Foreign trade declines as war era gains fade in 1921
Department of Commerce reports total foreign trade fell from 15.545 billion in 1920 to 10.171 billion in 1921, exports down 1.508 billion and imports down 1.584 billion. Lower prices and halted foreign demand for raw materials drove the drop while exchange rates and credit limits hindered payments.
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Commerce Department
Department
Europe
United States
One Mosquito's Work
A single malaria patient on a mosquito infested road may empower hundreds of insects to carry germs to every traveler along that route, says the New York Medical Journal.
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New York Medical Journal
Ansell Named in Bergdoll Draft Case
Samuel Tilden Ansell former acting judge advocate general Col John E Hunt and Col C C Cresson face conspiracy charges in the Bergdoll escape case. Majority endorses Hunt and property seizure while minority cites no improper motive by Harris.
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Washington
Samuel Tilden Ansell
Army
John E. Hunt
C. C. Cresson
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
House
Ansell
Luhring
Indiana
Johnson
Kentucky
Flood
Virginia
Peters
Maine
McArthur
Oregon
Hunt
Governor’s Island
Bergdoll
Cresson
Maj
Bruce KR. Campbell
Department of Justice
Earl B. Wood
War Department
Peter C. Harris
Maryland
Harris
Bergdoll conspiracy blamed on several figures in escape
The report states the conspiracy involved Grover Bergdoll and others including Clarence Gibboney James B. Romig Ike Stecher and possibly Mrs Bergdoll. It claims the acts benefited Bergdoll and that Colonel Hunt’s promotion followed his involvement. The majority calls Ansel the dominating mastermind.
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Grover Bergdoll
Clarence Gibboney
Philadelphia
James B. Romig
Bergdoll
Ike Stecher
Ansel
Burns Heads U S Sleuths
William J. Burns of New York, head of the Burns Detective agency, was named director of the bureau of investigation in the department of justice by Attorney General Daugherty. Burns will resign from the detective agency and assume command of the bureau immediately.
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Bureau of Investigation
Daugherty
Washington
William J. Burns
New York
Burns
Department of Justice
Senator Rebukes Wheeler at Anti Beer Conference
Senator Reed of Missouri condemned Wayne B Wheeler general counsel for the Anti Saloon League for attending anti beer conference sessions. Sterling defended Wheeler saying he attended briefly after meetings concluded and had no role in vetoes or actions. Reed pressed for justification and accused Wheeler of meddling as a lobbyist while Volstead was criticized for his remarks. Wheeler denied sitting with the conferees after Reed’s explosive tirade.
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Washington
Wayne K. Wheeler
Anti- Saloon League
Senate
Reed
Missouri
House
Wheeler
Sterling
Wayne KB. Wheeler
Louse
Volstead
Britain backs Japan in tripartite peace hope
London reports Prime Minister Lloyd George urges gentle treatment of Japan while seeking a three power agreement with United States and Britain to ensure world peace. China's formal acceptance to participate in Washington talks is noted as a step toward pacific cooperation and postwar prosperity.
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Japan
U. S
England
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Great Britain
Washington
Wieyvd George
United States
China
Harding
State Department
Republic of China
Europe
Erin Debates Peace Offer In Irish Parliament
Dublin August 19 The Irish republican parliament opened executive session to respond to Lloyd George British dominion status proposal. Eamonn De Valera denounced the offer urging separation from England while observers saw no clear forecast of rejection and noted possible moves to seek Ulster cooperation in London talks.
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Dublin
Ireland
Eamonn de Valera
England
Lloyd George
Dail Eireann
Great Britain
Ulster
London
Motion Picture Theaters Number in United States Near 17000
A report estimates about 17 000 motion picture theaters operate across the United States as new studios expand cinema distribution and exhibitors adapt to changing demand. The figure reflects ongoing growth in venue options and regional service.
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United States
Ex Kaiser Surrender Demand Raised in Commons
Horatio Bottomley Independent urged Holland to surrender the former German emperor in the house of commons. He linked the call to Leipzig war crimes trials and warned that if Holland refused and Britain could not handle the issue, the government should yield to “men of sterner stuff.”
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House of Commons
Holland
Wilhelm
London
Horatio Bottomley
Leipsic
Bottomley
Suit to recover penalties from railroad for long crew hours
Philadelphia August 19. Suit filed in U S District Court to recover 4000 dollars in penalties for alleged violations of the law barring railroads from keeping train crews on duty longer than 16 consecutive hours. United States Attorney George W Coles is the complainant.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company
United States
George W. Coles
Grandfather 84 Wounded Examining Revolver at Ice Cream Parlor
Jacob Tannenberg and his two grandsons visited an ice cream parlor when he was wounded by a revolver owned by the store proprietor. He remains in critical condition in hospital as doctors assess the injury.
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Jacob Tannenberg
Tex Rickard Arrested Over Prize Fight Films in Chicago
Tex Rickard was arrested in the Federal building on a $10,000 bond after a warrant issued by U S Commissioner Glass for transporting prize fight films from New York to Chicago. He waived preliminary examination as the case heads to a grand jury, with potential Chicago theater showings amid conflicting laws and local ordinances. Rickard says he plans to challenge the federal statute and test its constitutionality.
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Tex Rickard
Intostinois
Tex Tuckard
United States
Glass
Rickard
Tilws
New York
Grand Jury
Meanthwe Rickard
Albert Fink
John V. Clinning
Pink
Aichard
Mr. Clinnin
New Jersey
Clinnin
Soldiers’ Hospital
Drexel Boulevard
Forty-seventh Street
Tex
Britain protests U S raid over high seas jurisdiction
Britain-served formal notice rejecting U S authority beyond the three mile limit after the seizure of the British schooner Marshall twelve miles off Long Island laden with liquor. Britain will await court outcomes and vessel registration before further steps, warning against extending American jurisdiction at sea.
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Washington
United States
Long Island
Marshell
Great Britain
High Seas
Pope appoints John Dunn auxiliary archbishop of New York
Rome August 1 Pontiff Benedict names Mar John Dunn to be auxiliary archbishop of New York announced from the Vatican. The new appointee will assist the metropolitan see in New York City.
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Pope Benedict
New York
Rome
Benedict
Mar. John Dunn
Vatican
Seek German Polish Pact in Upper Silesia Meeting
German and Polish political and trade union leaders meet in Breslau to form local committees and push for a German Polish understanding in Upper Silesia.
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Berlin
Upper Silesia
Breslau
Dr. Edmund Heller Confirmed Safe
A New York report claiming Dr. Edmund Heller was lost is dismissed by Albright who telegraphed from Cheyenne that there is no foundation for the report. The park superintendent and local officials affirm Heller’s safety and presence in the area.
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Edmund Heller
Cheyenne
Wyo
New York
Edmond
Edmound Heller
Albright
State's Attorney to review milk price-fixing charge
First Assistant State's Attorney Edward Day urged Russell Poole secretary of the council high-cost-of living committee to present real evidence of a price-fixing scheme involving the Milk Producers' Association. A conference was set, and if the evidence is sufficient Day will present the matter to the grand jury early next week.
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Chicago
Edward
Day
Russell J. Poole
Council
Milk Producers’ Association
Grand
Poole
Grain Rate Cut Authorized for Atlantic Exports
The Interstate Commerce Commission allowed railroads to set grain and grain products rates from Chicago and Mississippi River crossings to Atlantic ports at 7 1 4 cents per 100 pounds below the current level. New rates can take effect after ten days’ notice.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Mississippi
Tlineis
Indiana
Atlantic
Flyer killed in air drop over Rockford
Bud Bridgens of Chicago was killed when his parachute failed to open during a practice jump for an aerial circus in Rockford Illinois. Bridgens, once a silent film actor, leaped from an airplane and did not survive.
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Bud” Bridgens
Chicago
Rockford
Rockford, Il
Bud”" Bridgens
Bridgens
Ile
Chloropterin as Insecticide Reported to French Navs
The text claims chloropterin is the most effective vermin and insect weapon known to the French navy states. It asserts that five grains per cubic meter will kill fleas moths flies ants and other insects within hours with no impact on metal wood paint or dye.
Reforming Men and Women in Busy Times
A witty Washington Post snippet notes that reforms among women influence men while women attend to their own affairs, reflecting social change and gender dynamics.
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Washington Post
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