The Woman Vote in 1920 Great expectations shape female voters
The piece argues women will vote independently of party, driven by home, family, and national welfare concerns. It notes women demand better schools, lower costs of living, and punishment for profiteers, while embracing patriotic duty and civic education to strengthen American democracy. It questions whether women will vote this year and what their impact may be.
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America
Uncle Sam & Co
Sons of America
French Credit Forecasts September Repayment to U S
France plans to repay its share of the 590 million Anglo French loan in October, proving strong recovery and thrift. Trade gains cut the deficit as imports drop, boosting the franc and self sufficiency. Harvests look to be record, easing foreign exchange pressures and strengthening Paris’s credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
France
Paria
The Big Contest in the 1920 Campaign
The article outlines the start of the presidential race, with Harding and Cox planning campaigns. It notes Republican advantage in organization, early lithographs, and a education-focused campaign using printers ink, stump speakers, moving pictures, and billboards as November approaches.
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Harding
Will H Hays
Republican National Committee
Hays
Cox
Franklin D Roosevelt
Republican Committee
Mexican Politics and Huerta’s Persisting Ambition
The report notes Adolfo de la Huerta shows a firm grip on power in Mexico after Carranza’s removal. He occupies Chapultepec, orders coal, and seeks a permanent presidency, unsettling Álvaro Obregón who was to succeed Carranza. Talks persist of postponing elections, while Huerta’s finance minister engages New York bankers for a loan, signaling deeper government interest than a temporary tenure. Obregon’s allies hint at constitutional changes to protect American oil and mining property, with loan prospects possibly stabilizing Huerta’s hold. Mexican politics remain a focal point for international interest as divisions linger and leadership questions unfold.
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Adolfo de la Huerta
Mexico
Carranza
Castis
Chapultepec
Alvaro Obregon
Carranzas
Obregon
Huerta
Huertas
New York
de la Huertas
New Governor of Queensland Former Hong Kong and Ireland Official
Col Sir Matthew Nathan has been named governor of Queensland at $15 000 a year after a career including Hong Kong governor at $30 000 a year and senior posts at the post office department Inland Revenue and Ireland. His brothers held senior government roles and he is linked to prominent British officials and historic figures through family and service. The broader narrative touches on Aldenham Library and Carnegie’s involvement with Lord Acton’s collection, and ends with naval appointments affecting Admiral Niblack’s posting to London as naval attaché.
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Rt Honrir
Matthew Nathan
Queensland Australis
Gome
Hongkong
Natz
Ofice Department
Board of Inland Revenues
Ireland
Queensland
Commonwealth
Lord Forster
Matthew
Col
Frederick Nathan
Royal Gunpowder Factory
Waltham Abbey
Royal Small Arms Factory
Binfield
Royal Standing Committee On
Nobels Great Explosive Manufacturing Works
Ardeer
Ayrshire
Nathan
Trinidad
Ang Waa
Supreme Court
Jamaica
Robert Nathan
Government of
India
Lord Curgan
Calcutta
Nathana
Secret Service
Great Britain
United States
Jonah Nathan
Cambridge Square
London
David Nathan
London Stock Exchange
Ernesto Nathan
Rome
Italy
San Francisco
Lord Acton
Finland
Andrew Carnegie
Aldenham
Shropshire
Lord
Skibe
Lord Adans
Lord Morley
Aldenham Park
Marquise OF
A P Niblack
Navs Intelligence
Mary Department
Nibleck
Adriatic Sea
Gold Exports Rise While Silver Drops in 1920 Fiscal Year
Trade summaries from the Department of Commerce show U S gold exports climbed by over 350 million dollars for the year ended June 30 while silver exports fell by more than 122 million. Silver imports rose about 34 million and gold imports increased over 88 million. Exports of gold totaled 466,599,606 in 1920, vs 116,675,536 the prior year. gold imports were 315,664,200. In 1920 silver exports reached 9,179,097,260 against 301,174,549 in 1919, while silver imports were 102,889,508 versus 78,825,386 the year before. Argentina led in gold imports with 116,095,000, Japan followed with 85,851,933, Hong Kong 59,801,731, England 64,443,204, Canada 39,746,327, and Hong Kong 23,633,373.
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United States
Department of Commerce
Argentina
Japan
Hongkong
England
Canada
Proposal for an English Institute to Standardize Language
Toronto August 11 Robert Donald of the Empire Press Union urged global English speaking universities to form an English institute modeled on the French Academy. He warned that without a standard and an authority to guard spelling and purity English will drift. He proposed headquarters in London and Washington with branches in every English speaking center.
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Toronto
French Academy
Robert Donald
Empire Prees Unon
Imperial
Donald
London
Washington
War on Rebel Oil Companies in Mexico City
Mexico City reports a protest by foreign oil firms accusing rebel operators of defying laws and hindering lawful development. Gent Jacinie Trevino says the matter is under consideration by the provisional president. operators pledge compliance with just laws and plan to drill 20 percent more wells, noting 20,000,000 pesos spent on pipelines and 80,060,000 on tank bolts.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Gent
Jacinie Trevino
Industry Commerce and Labor
Allegheny County Gains In Census Figures
Census figures released yesterday show Allegheny County Pennsylvania containing Pittsburgh rising to 1 184 532 residents, an increase of 188 369 or 16.13 percent. Other listed areas include Salinas California up 2 408 or 12 percent and Santa Rosa California up 941 or 12 percent.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Dover
Allegheny County
Salinas
Calif
Henderson
Santa Rosa
Middletown
Laconia
Navy declines commandeer gas on Pacific coast
Navy will not seize fuel oil and gasoline on the Pacific coast for military use. Officials say contracts signed last week supply about half of the former stock and provide the entire gasoline needs.
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Pacific
Navy Department
Department
King Warns on Spain Birth Decline at Medical Congress
In Santander on August 11 King Alfonso warned the nation about falling birth rates and rising mortality across Spain. He cited births dropping from 38 to 33 per 1000 and urged action to restore the country’s standing, proposing malaria center abolition as a means to lower mortality while doctors urged better tuberculosis defenses amid overcrowded cities.
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Santander
Spain
Alfonaa
Medical and Social Congress
Era
Breaks Recruiting Record in Peace Time Enlistments
Adjutant General Harris announced July enlistments set a new peace time high at 1881 men. He noted educational and occupational courses attracted youths, with 110800 soldiers studying in the army school. Harris claimed no trouble reaching authorized manpower, exceeding June 1920’s 11,917 enlistments.
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Adjt
Haris
Harris
Anly
Interstate Commerce Commission Approves New Rail Rates
The commission grants special permission for railroads to file blanket rate schedules to implement new Pullman excess baggage and related tariffs. Freight rates previously in effect may stay until successors are issued with general schedules due by March 1 and interdivision tariffs by June 1 1921 and interline tariffs by October 1921.
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Commerce Commission
Inteste
Merce
de Fae
Commssons
Mosquito Fleet Sold To Private Buyers In War Demand
Secretary Daniels announced the famed Mosquito Fleet of the navy is being sold to many private individuals for use as fishing boats fireboats and private yachts. The process drew over 000 inquiries about the USS Potomac class chaser. Similar boats with identical rigging and power to large craft are sold as motorboats now used in the fighting ministry. Strong demand suggests the fleet will be sold soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
French tax receipts rise in seven months of 1973
French tax receipts show an excess of 1973 francs over estimates for January to July driven by gas taxes and a July intake of 1 109 000 900 francs, beating the estimate by 935 906 francs and marking a gain of 737 000 francs over July 1919 levels. A new tax on bushel transactions was forecast to bring in 1 900 000 francs.
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Fars
U S Felicitates Ecuador on Independence Anniversary
President Wilson sends felicitations to President Moreno on Ecuador’s independence anniversary. The message extends cordial congratulations and best wishes for the continued prosperity of Ecuador and its government.
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Wilson
United States
Timely Topics Discussed By Capital Visitors
A Tallahassee speaker argues high costs of speechmaking and printing Congress records for public access. An accountant cites potential $200000 annual savings from halting the Congressional Record. the piece notes the public’s limited awareness of Congress and the broad, sometimes costly process of publishing and transporting government material.
Orders Miners Back to Work After Wage Dispute
The Amiacte Cor Commission pledges to settle a wage dispute as Hearst v oem faces proceedings. The board adjudicates the issues surrounding miners and wage terms, aiming to resolve the strike and resume metal production. The report notes the commission’s efforts to restore labor peace and stabilize operations.
Tax Drive Yields Four Million in Revenue
A government tax drive reported four million dollars in revenue as officials said penalties and new levies would target delinquent taxes and back taxes. The tax agency urged amended returns to be filed before nationwide investigations reach each city.
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Tallahassee
Willard
Government Printing Office
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Aoeriteron
Sale & Bot
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Winston S&em
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