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Cox Leads in Nomination Battle for President
The piece analyzes the 1920 Democratic nomination fight, detailing Cox's rise amid anti Wilson forces, the Ohio factor, and the strong backing of leaders like Murphy and Taggart. It notes the platform ties to Wilson, the league of nations, and looming debates over prohibition and public sentiment.
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Cox
Old Guard
McAdoo
Palmer
Harding
Ohio
Wilson
San Francisco
Democratic National Organization
Murphy
Taggart
Nugent
Marsh
Brennan
Judge Moore
Democratic Party
League of Nations
Wilson League
Senate
League
United States
A Sidelight on Cox in the Ohio coal strike
The piece portrays Gov. Cox as decisive during Ohio coal shortages. He seized transit coal to relieve suffering when federal action lagged, while Garf ield and Pom erene faced barriers. Cox’s inaugural reforms and Justice Johnson’s nomination praise his firm, impartial enforcement of the law. The era promises a vigorous, surprising political fight.
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Cox
Gov. Cox
Ohio
Middle Western
Fuel Administration
Gov
Garfield
Pomerene
Washington
Contiguous States
James G Johnson
San Francisco
Roosevelt as Democratic VP nominee a strong Eastern pick
The article extols Franklin Delano Roosevelt of New York as the logical Democratic vice presidential candidate. It notes his youth, Navy department experience, legislative service, and dislike of red tape, presenting him as a unifying, capable choice. It also satirically references political scenes and other events in a brisk, period voice.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
New York
Navy
Wilson
Roosevelt
Senate
Paraguay President-elect Gondra Extends US Friendship
Dr. Manuel Gondra, Paraguay's president-elect, thanks Acting Secretary Davis for a congratulatory telegram. He says he will work to strengthen friendship and cooperation with the United States and to cement the close relations between the two nations. He offers personal esteem.
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Manuel Gondra
Paraguay
Davis
United States
Illness of Japan's Emperor Threatens Far East Peace
The illness of Emperor Yoshihito has left Crown Prince Hirohito as regent, sparking concern over Japan’s military influence and its impact on international relations. The army and navy, seen as independent from civilian government, risk driving aggressive policy as Japan holds Shantung, Port Arthur, Vladivostok, and Saghalien. The succession is poised, with Hirohito educated for sovereignty, but the nation faces a volatile path amid domestic and international tensions.
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Hirohito
United States
Europe
Japan
Mikedo
Hayama
Kamakura
Tokyo
Sir Charles Blot
America
Mikado
Matsuhito
Marshal Oyama
Prince Yamagata
Ito
Yoashihito
Hara
Asia
Shantung
Siberia
Port Arthur
Russia
Blaochow
Liaotung
Peking
California
Pacific
Yoshinto
Far Orient
Marquise
DH Fontenoy
Palestine Honors Fourth Observance In Jerusalem
Sir Herbert Samuel the British high commissioner for Palestine visited the American consul in Jerusalem to mark Independence Day. The American flag flew above the consul residence for the first time since the U S broke with Turkey.
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Sir Herbert Samuel
Palestine
United States
Turkey
Provisional Venezuelan Leader Ratifies League Adherence
The American legation in Caracas reports to the State Department that the provisional president has approved the legislative ratification of Venezuela’s adherence to the League of Nations.
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Venezuela
League of
Japan Expands Influence as Siberian Republic Forms
Reports say Japan regards Saghalien as excluded from the eastern Siberian republic and may resist entry of armed forces until compensation for the Nikolaievsk massacre. The new republic may include Transbakaillia Amur and Vladivostok regions, with boundaries to be defined. Possiet Bay and northern Asiatic harbors also fall under Japanese occupation per official notices.
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Japan
Saghalien
Giberian Republic
Nikolaievsk
New Siberian
Transbakaillia
Amur
Vladivostok
Berians
Nikolaievak
Sarhalten
New Republic
Possiet Bay
Asiatic
Port Arthur
Russia
Mexico seeks harmony with the United States in policy
Alberto M Gonzalez of the Mexican supreme court leads a senate commission to review Carranza's death and seeks better Mexican US relations. He arrives in Washington to study United States federal law and state dispute resolution as Mexico faces constitutional changes and questions about the Carranza death.
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Mexico
United States
Alberto M Gonzalez
Mexican Supreme Court
Senate
Carranza
Justice Gonzalez
Washington
Welcomes U S Professors at London Language Conference
A four day conference of American and British English professors opened at the University of London. Delegations from fourteen American and fourteen British universities attended. Sir Sidney Lee welcomed guests and highlighted shared language heritage as a bond between nations. Ambassador John W. Davis praised the conference aims and linguistic ties fostering friendly relations.
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London
University of London
Sidney Lee
America
England
Sidney
John W. Davis
Prince Smiles Through Train Wreck In Australia
Albert Edward Prince of Wales escaped unharmed from a derailed and overturned parlor car near Bridgetown West Australia. He joked with officials and cheered by the crowd as staff received minor bruises amid the dramatic escape. A separate dispatch reports improved yellow fever conditions in San Salvador with quarantines lifted and nationwide sanitation good.
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London
Albert Edward
Prince of Wales
Perth
Australia
London Times
Bridgetown
West Australia
San Salvador
Legation
Sonsonate
Huerta Abolishes Film Censorship in Mexico City
Provisional President de la Huerta has abolished moving picture censorship. The interior ministry censorship department will be used to foster the industry, per Excelsior. The change comes in Mexico City on July 6.
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Mexico City
de la Huerta
Ministry of the Interior
The
Excelsior
Treasury Official Sworn In as Assistant Secretary
Parker Gilbert of New Jersey yesterday took the oath of office as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and immediately began his new duties.
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Parker Gilbert
New Jersey
the Treasury
Senator Jones Denies Embargo Threats On Pacific Ports
Senator Jones asserts that Japanese and British shipping interests seek propaganda against the merchant marine act. He says embargoes would not hurt Pacific coast ports as American ships would replace foreign tonnage to keep Oriental trade moving. He cites the 1920 Transportation Act giving ICC power to enforce an embargo and prevent diversion of shipments through Puget Sound.
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Shipping Board
America
Senator Jones
Interstate Commerce Commission
Puget Sound
Canadian
Atlantic
Gulf
Army planes to test Nome Alaska flight route
Four De Havilland aircraft with Liberty engines will fly from New York to Nome Alaska and back, a distance of 8691 miles, starting July 15. The War Department aims to prove commercial air routes to Alaska and speed mail delivery, with Canada granting cooperation and potential for aerial surveys. The crew includes Capt St Clair Street and Sergeants Edmond Henriques and Albert T Vierrs among others.
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Nome
Alaska
War Department
de Haviland
Canada
St. Clair Street
Laeuis Clifford C Wuit
Eric H Nelson
C H Crumling
Ross C Kirkpatrick
Sergis
Edmond Henriques
4Bert T. Vierrs
Josey EL Baghsh
President visits U S envoy in Lima independence day ceremony
Lima marked American Independence Day with a grand ceremony on July 5. The crowd included school children from Tacas and Arica who delivered a petition to Ambassador William Gonzales requesting U S aid in restoring two Peruvian provinces. President Leguia visited the embassy with officials and military escort.
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Peru
Leguia
Tacas
Arica
William KB Gonzales
Gonzales
Reform Party Wins in China
Peking reports a reform party victory as militarist elements suffer defeats. Ren Hsu Chu-cheng, inner Mongolia head and northwestern frontier commander, is relieved and made retired generalissimo with a 1000 taels monthly pension. The Anfu group suffers a setback with Chow-sho becoming premier and faces further power loss.
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Peking
Associated Press
Ren Hsu Chu-cheng
Inner Mongolia
Reform Party
Alfonso Heads to France on Royal Tour
King Alfonso Queen Victoria and Infante Don Jaime depart Madrid by night express bound for France amid farewell by British and French ambassadors. After luncheon in San Sebastian the royal party continues toward France.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Queen Victoria
Infante
Don Jaime
France
England
San Sebastian
Weyler Granted Duke Title amid Catalonia Post Change
Madrid reports Gen Carlos Palanca will succeed Gen Weyler as captain general of Catalonia. Weyler will become chief of staff in Madrid and will bear the hereditary title Duke of Rusi, conferred by royal decree yesterday.
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Carlos Palanca
Weyler
Catalonia
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Timely Topics Discussed by Capital Visitors
Veterans of Washington debate Jonas bill impact on U S shipping and Panama Canal tolls. Ogden Shaw warns treaties may be discarded, while Adrian Totex notes publicity powers and carrier costs shape campaign strategy. Publishers foresee media limits as campaigns rely on news pages and ads.
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United States
Ogden L. Shaw
Schenectady
Washington
Panama Canal
Adrian Totex
Tirave
Welard
Properis
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Urban
Rurda
W Ke Qucin
Too Much Law in Democracy Probed by Hughes
The article surveys Justice Charles Evans Hughes's critique of extensive regulatory law in the United States. It notes his warning that democracy requires respect for law but warns against letting legislation outpace liberty and juryed duties, urging alignment of statutes with democratic thought.
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America
Boston
Ralegh
Charles Evans Hughes
United States
Harson
Weil- Ward Law School
Hughes
Weil
Enferc Ag
Senaten
House of Repres
German press pushes anti profiteering drive to boost tourism
German newspapers plan to pressure officials to curb profiteering as tourist business grows. They accuse hotels and shopkeepers of charging foreigners excessively while natives pay lower rates. Officials are urged to enact drastic anti profiteering laws to normalize prices.
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Joe Ferguson
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Berlin
Verman
France
Fagland
Germany
Tokyo Cabinet Ministers Accused in Stock Scandal
Tokyo July 6 A heated session in the house of representatives followed charges by M Shimada that Finance Minister Takahashi and Commerce Minister Yammanote enriched themselves via stock gambling before a financial stamp. Shimada cited articles about sugar and shipping stocks. The speaker accused the government of shielding certain interests and suppressing bank reports. Takahashi denied the claims. Premier Hara called them mischievous and groundless. A motion to investigate failed on a government vote.
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House of Representatives
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Stock Exchange
M. Takahashi
Hara
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