Oil Tariff Fight Defeats Crude Oil Duty In House
In Washington on July 10 the Committee of the Whole voted 187 to 79 to strike crude oil from the tariff list, defeating proposals to impose a protective duty. President Harding opposed such a duty in a June letter urging free entry to crude oil, arguing it would clash with foreign policy and future supply needs.
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Washington
House
Harding
Fordacy
Ways and Means Committee
Ferdney
U.S
Chatraman Fordney
Eoutr
Limber
Committee On Ways and Means
Representative Treadway
Massachusetts
Skunk Stops John D's Golf Course Purchase
Tarrytown New York July 1 John D Rockefellers private golf course acquired by Windicap which made playing more distorting than bunkers gaps or irregular bagardy.
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Tarrytown
N. Y
John D
Standings of the clubs in the National and American Leagues
The page lists standings for the National League with teams like Chicago and Brooklyn and results such as 1. Laws and 5-6 marks. The American League shows Chicago 5-4 and New York 16 with other teams including Cleveland and Detroit present in the table.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Freston
Laws
Cincknatt
Pitiedespite
New York
Pittsburgh
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Bt Lewis
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh Esdeveesaee
Aris Cinecinoati
Loat
Peret
York
Ashington
Laie
Air bomb lands ship. Frankfort not sunk
A 600 pound air bomb dropped by an army airplane struck midship on the former Cer joan cruiser Frankfort near Virginia Capes. Navy personnel reported damage to upper works, but the vessel remained afloat. the message stated the ship had taken water and heavier missiles were expected.
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Washington
Frankfort
Virgina Copes
Navy Department
Bing
Wild animal disrupts Links prompting mask use and accident
A powerful flying intruder disrupted the Links atmosphere causing golfers to wear masks. The interloper allegedly seized a rifle during a hazy moment and accidentally shot himself in the leg, then was taken to a hospital.
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Tual
Cme
Rockefelter
Wilsons Note on War Debt Out in 1920 Letter
A 1920 Wilson letter to Lloyd George, submitted to the Senate, states the United States will not consent to cancel or exchange Britain's debt. The message urges funding of the British debt to strengthen friendship, warning that nonpayment could force treasury measures.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Lloyd George
Great Britalip
United States
Great Britain
Ledge
Massachusetts
Wilson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Houston
Paris
Lioyd George
America
Fearful Split in Japan Over Far Eastern Disarmament Talks
Washington reports indicate Japan is divided over Harding's planned disarmament conference and Far Eastern talks. Bureaucrats fear Anglo-Saxon dominance could strangle Japan's Asia policy, while liberals press for clear Japanese demands. Reactions from Tokyo show a crisis requiring tact and broad vision.
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Washington
Res
Harding
Japan
Tokyo
China
Iesnes
Sutonene
Pre
Asia
Privy Council
Chugil Shogyo Shhopo
Secret Anglo Saxon aims seen in China conference invite
The text argues there is a hidden Anglo Saxon objective behind inviting China to join a conference. It claims Japan should participate only if all disputes with the United States are resolved and Pacific territories opened to Orientals. The Nichi Nichi calls Japan a sensitive nation facing fear and suspicion and urges decisive action to curb the national disease.
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China
Japan
United States
Pacific
Prisoners Riot During Big Fire Ravages Western Penitentiary
In Pittsburgh on July 1 three men were killed or mortally wounded and fifty to sixty injured as a prison riot erupted at the Western penitentiary amid a major fire. Ten workshops and several buildings burned as guards fired volleys to quell the uprising. hundreds of inmates were locked in cells as flames approached their quarters and were moved to safer areas.
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Pitsburgh
Wester
Tertutenes
Howestead
Ulster Seeks New Irish Peace Talks in Belfast Return
Ulster leaders Graig and party traveled to Belfast for further talks with Lloyd George and James Craig after a tense standoff over Ireland. Downing Street announced resumption of discussions Thursday as Ulster delegates head back to Belfast with Sir James Craig.
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Graig
Party
Belfast
Lieyd George
London
Lioyd
James Ra
UL Ster Rice
McEs
Sir Joines
Marquis of
Lou Wonderry Tert
Downing Street
Towm
Sir James
Offer Weaders
Ulster
Betfaet
Coumonique
Lloyd George
de Natera
Sion Penn
Stinultterk
Femonn de Vatern
An Levitade
Lloyd Gieorge
Cconter
Lloyd Gvere
Jeader
Whitehall
James
Miarquix
Londonderry
al- Mer Minster of
Education
de Waters
Remedie
Petty
Southern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Presmieg
Irish peace talks shift with South African aid
General Jan Smuts, South Africa premier, played a key role in informal talks shaping the Irish peace process. Lloyd George hosted discussions at Downing Street with Viscount Pierse and General Smuts. Stenton and other leaders joined as talks continued at Chequers. Smuts's Dublin return and Swat’s influence are cited as pivotal in bringing Irish delegates to London for the conferences.
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Jan O.smuth
South Africa
Ireland
Llgyd George
Downing Street
Viscount Pitralan
Treland
Strats
Dublin
Lieydl George
Leot&e
Swee
Sarets
Chequers’ Court
Swot
Teip
Jewel Robbery at Hotel Sherman in Chicago
Watches valued at 65000 dollars were stolen from the room of Harry Preston a New York note dealer at the Hotel Sherman in Chicago. Preston of Preston Breé firm had been in town a short time when the theft was discovered.
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Chicago
Harry Preston
New York
Sher
Preston
Preston Brée
Blockade runners blamed for mysterious pirate tales on Jersey coast
Prohibition officers in New Jersey say smuggling on a grand scale explains reports of phantom ships along the Atlantic shore. A whisky seizure valued at $20,000 from a so called mystery ship near Wildwood supports claims of illicit cargo transfers to local carriers and concealed caches.
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Prohibition
New Jersey
Oe City
N. J
Nog Atlantic
Jersey
High Seas
Niere
Wildwood
NX. J
Stolen Cars in Quarry Reported in Chicago
Chicago July 19. Police say a high percentage of owners ditch or burn their stolen cars to claim insurance. The finding of a car in a quarry at Pattowe Park prompted the charge by Sergt. Michael Neary of the police auto squad. A June report tied an owner’s insurance claim to the incident.
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Chicago
Sergt
Michael Neary
Police
Pattew Park
Good Fellow founder arrested for mail fraud in 62,500 charges
H Hansen, secretary of the National Organization of Good Fellows of America, was arrested in Sioux City on mail fraud charges related to 62,500 in member fees. The group aimed to influence legislation permitting manufacture of high wines and beer. Hansen was the founder.
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Sioux City
H. K. Hanesen
National Organization of Good Fellows of America
Hansen
Good Fellows of America
Flansen
Gibbons to Box Carpentier for World Heavyweight Title
In New York on July 10 the match was set for October to determine the world heavyweight champion between Gibbons and Georges Carpentier. Contracts were signed by Eddie Abbens’ manager and Premeter and Nickerd. Possible venues listed include the arena in Jersey City Whitel Carpenters, Dempney, or Manhattan Square Carden.
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New York
Tom Giapens
Paul
Georges Carpentier
Worl
Eddie Abbens
Premeter
Nickerd
Arcne
Jersey City
Whiely Carpenter Tos
Dempney
Mandlton Square
Carden
Wrights
Yeetteie
Neler
Tilekared
Man Dies in German Accident and Ear Insect Incident
In Covlenz Germany on July 19 James Higgins of the American in Germany motor transport company, resident Bennet Street Duque Teva, died when a motor truck he was in burned. In New York on July 11 an insect lodged in Albert Zimmerman’s car caused him to be driven frantic and surgeons treated him with water in the hospital.
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Covlenz
Germany
James Higgins
The
Motor Transport Company of the American
Whee
Bennet Street
Duque
Teva
New York
Albert Zimerman
Elentheth
Zimmerman
Alexien Brothers’ Hospital
Harding Plans trip to Pilgrim celebration
President Terding will spend a week in Massachusetts. He plans to leave on the Mayflower August 1 to participate in the Pilgrim celebration at Plymouth.
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Harding
Washington
Terding
Massichusetts
Plysouth
Federal bill to force judges to devote full time fails
Washington July 1 The tied bill to require all federals to devote full time to judicial duties failed to obtain senate consideration by a 4 to 2 vote Judge K M Landisheadlined as national baseball arbiter and chief judge held the dual roles.
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Washington
Cie
Senate
K. M. Landis
Hethoml Bawehel
Werk
Enerhe Beach
Murder Mystery Shocks Itnetae as Shoemaker Found Dead
In Itnetae Wisconsin on July 10 a 25 year old shoemaker Davi Serpe was found shot four times in a bed and died. Sheriff James works clues while the community questions the four year old sister playing on the lawn.
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Itnetae
Wis
Davi Serpe
Sherif James
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