Meredith Peeved Iowa Delegation Aides Cox Victory
Des Moines secretary of agriculture Edwin T. Meredith drew Iowa opposition after his name surfaced at the San Francisco Democratic convention. Iowa leaders J. T. Sullivan and Wilbur W. Marsh recall two thirds of Iowa backing Cox, with Meredith’s bid dismissed as a joke and a bid blocked by unit rule.
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Edwin T. Meredith
Des Moines
Wilson
San Francisco
Meredith
J. T. Sullivan
Waterloo
Iowa
Wilbur W. Marsh
Sullivan
Chicago
Roger C. Sulivan
Yowa
Wisconsin
Cox
Law
Marsh
San Franccisco
Republican labor bureau rep arrives in New York
H. A. Pia jer, special representative of the Republican national committee on labor affairs, arrived today from Chicago to open a New York office of the party's labor bureau.
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New York
al. Piajer
Republican National Committee On Labor Affairs
Nara
Chicago
Onen A
Labor Burson
Tale of Former Courier Claims Russian Impres Burned Family
Alexis Dobovitz, once courier to the empress, alleged the Russian impress and her children were burned alive after Emperor Nicholas execution at Ekaterinburg. He said the empress Tatiana and Alexis were forced into a wood fire, bayoneted when seeking escape, and perished in flames.
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Paris
Nicholas
Ekaterinburg
Alexis Dobovitz
Dotrovitz
Dobrovitz
Tatiana
Alexis
Dolrovitz
German Reply to Allied Ultimatum Delayed at Spa Conference
German officials inform the supreme council their reply to the allied coal delivery ultimatum will not be ready before 4 PM. Key obstacle remains the Ruhr occupation clause tied to reaching 6,000,000 tons by October 15. Dr. Walter Simons and Chancellor Fehrenbach attended wreath-laying at German soldiers’ graves in Spa this morning.
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Associated Press
Spa
Belgium
Supreme Council
Ruhr
Walter Simons
Lloyd George
Millerand
Fehrenbach
Dr. Simons
Promise Normal Car Service in Chicago Within 48 Hours
Chicago officials say street car service, largely shut by a strike of 200 electrical workers, will be at least 50 percent normal today with striker replacements filling substations. Normal service expected to be restored within 48 hours amid broader wage disputes affecting hundreds of workers.
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Chicago
Associated Press
YMC A Worker From Chicago Killed by Bolshevik Soldier
Warsaw reports one American Y M C A worker dead and another missing amid fighting between Polish forces and Bolshevik troops near Minsk. Alexander Uerzinek of Chicago served with the Polish army and died after being shot by a Bolshevik in Polish uniform. Captain Maron Cooper of Jacksonville, Florida, has been missing for four days since taking part in an aerial reconnaissance mission.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Minsk
Alexander Uerzinek
Chicago
Maron Cooper
Jacksonville
Fla
King Al Remembers What Our Boys Did Two Years Ago Today
Albert king of Belgium sent a message to the American Legion weekly praising American cadets who died in the victory at Chateau Thierry two years ago, expressing admiration and gratitude. The message appeared in the American Te glon Weekly from Tidianapolis Indiana dated July 14.
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King al
Tidianapolis
Ing
Chateau Thierry
Albert
Belgium
American Teglon Weekly
American Legion
Harding's Speech May Make Real Campaign Keynote
Harding aims to frame his acceptance speech as the real keynote of the Republican campaign touching on farmers and laborers. Progressives pledge support, with leaders like Ewerit and Ellison announcing loyalty to Harding and Coolidge. Invitations go to Chicago nominees and former national chairmen for Marion ceremonies.
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Marion, O
Chicago
Harding
Farmer-Labor Party
Hei
Memorial Committee of the American Legion
Memorial Park
St. Louis
Gov. Coolidge
Progressive Party
Republican Party
Coolidgs
Pseus A. Ewerit
Joplin
Southwest
Johnson
Frank T. Ellison
Twarding
Wet Conspiracy Charged by Antisaloon Chief in New Jersey
Samuel Wilson assistant superintendent of the Antisaloon league of New Jersey says to the state attorney general supreme court justices and prosecutors that a tacit agreement exists between county authorities and saloon and racetrack men to keep New Jersey wet He claims the Volstead act is openly violated in several counties and a conspiracy to foster the liquor traffic.
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Associated Press
Newark
N. J
Samuel Wilson
Antisaloon League of New Jersey
State Supreme Court
New Jersey
Wilson
Miss Julia Stisen Appointed Army Nurse Corps Chief
Secretary Baker appoints Miss Julia L. Stisen of New York as superintendent of the army nurse corps with the relative rank of major. She has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and the British Royal Red Cross for her wartime nurse corps service.
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Associated Press
Washington DB. C
Julia L. Stisen
New York
Baker
Army Nurse Corps
Two Sailors Drowned In Tug Winthrop Incident
Norfolk readers report two sailors drowned when the tug Winthrop carrying a Baltimore to South America cargo caulled in rough seas. Sixteen crewmen clung to rafts as the craft foundered late yesterday near Norfolk.
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Norfolk, Va
Winthrop
Baltimore
South America
Transit workers to receive increased wages on Aug 6
A Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company employee and allied lines will gain a lower cent wage increase effective August 6, announced today by the Associated Press in New York.
Bolsheviks Push Through Polish Front Near Vilna
Moscow reports continued Bolshevik success against Polish forces along the Vilna front. Soviet gains include south of the Villa river and advancing toward Osmiana. Vilna occupation by Lithuanian troops is reported but not officially confirmed.
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London
Moscow
Villa
Vilna
Kovnu
Warsaw
Russia
Spa
Belgium
Poland
Smorgon
Osmiana
Osmiana River
Harding backs no CT session to ratify suffrage amendment
Senator Warren G. Harding replies to a Hartford Times inquiry that he does not intend to ask or advise Gov. Holcomb to call a special session of the Connecticut legislature to ratify the federal suffrage amendment. He adds that he will answer the paper’s questions.
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Associated Press
Hartford
Conn
Warren G. Harding
Holcomb
Connecticut
Harding
Hartford Times
Girl Dies Saving Baby Sister in Coal Car Tragedy
Middlesboro Ky July 1 16 year old Bertha Lynch was killed while attempting to rescue her 3 year old sister who lay on the rails as a coal car driven by her father Mose Lynch approached at the Mingo mines six miles from town. The infant escaped injury.
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Associated Press
Middlesboro
Bertha Lynch
Mingo Mines
Here
Mose Lynch
Discoverer of Roosevelt Grave Identified in Wisconsin
Albert J. Lytel of Riinelander Wisconsin, a former Thirty second division lieutenant, received official notice that he is the recognized discoverer of the grave of Effeut Quentin Roosevelt northeast of Chateau Thierry. A photograph accompanies the recognition showing Lytel with officers and enlisted men around the grave.
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Riinelander
Wis
Albert J. Lytel
Quentin Roosevelt
Chateau Thierry
Lieut. Lytel
Railroads Warned On Coal Confiscation Action
The Interstate Commerce Commission warned U S railroads not to confiscate coal consigned to government departments common carriers and other public utilities. It did not indicate what steps would follow to end the practice.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Pulybb
Interstate Commerce Commission
Livestock Traders Convene Annual Meeting in Chicago
The National Livestock Traders Exchange held its annual business meeting in Chicago with delegates from major exchanges nationwide. Brig. Gen. Frank S. Rickson, head of Illinois military forces, along with Gus Lowden and John Fletcher, Fort Dearborn Bank vice president, spoke at today and tomorrows luncheons.
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Associated Pross
Chicago
Frank S. Rickson
Illinois m
Gus, Lowden
John Fletcher
Fort Dearborn Bank
Tomorro
Auto Thief Ring Nabbed by Police
Three men and two women arrested on charges of stealing and selling numerous automobiles. Twenty cars traced to St Paul with many more to Indianapolis. Assorted AP report from Chicago dated July 16.
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Assoriated Press
Chicago
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Courier Delivery Timing and Reprint Contact
The Courier will be delivered before 5 30. If you do not receive by that time call 33230 and a copy will be sent. Phone lines must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Liberal party forms from 48 faction clash at Chicago convention
The Liberal party emerges from 48 bolters led by Allen McCurdy and Wray of York Neb as they oppose the Farmer-Labor plan and La Follette Bryan ticket. McCurdy advocates action and opposes endorsing the Farmer-Labor platform amid internal splits.
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Chicago
Liberal Party
Dudge Arthur G. Wray
York
Neb
Allen McCurdy
Convon
Lester Barlow
World War Veterans
Pst
Heli
A. W. Ricker
McCurdy
Robert. M. la Follette
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Chicagos
Committees of 48
Farmer-Labor Party
Committee of 48
South Dakota
Labor Party
Committee of 4
Japan Sells Sugar to American Market Amid Scarcity
Owing to sugar scarcity in America Japanese refining concerns export large quantities of Formosan and Java sugar to the United States. From March to April about 40 000 tons of Java sugar were sold to foreign merchants with a further 60 000 tons contracted for by American merchants. Deliveries are to be made at New York Seattle San Francisco and other ports.
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Tokio
America
United States
New York
Seattle
Sanrancisco
Bayes Campaign Focuses on Public Ownership to Fight High Living Costs
Max S. Bayes of the new Farmer-Labor party returns from the Chicago convention and plans an aggressive campaign citing public ownership and democratic management as remedies for high living costs. He aims to punish profiteers as a central issue appealing to labor, agriculture, business and professionals. In Britain, AP notes massive compensation claims for malicious property destruction in Trednad in early 1920, totaling 2,718,661 pounds from January to May.
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Cleveland
Max S. Bayes
Farmer-Labor Party
Chicago
Hayes
Ireland
Associated Press
London
Trednad
Labor Board Denies Railway Wage Boost
Chicago reports wage awards under the United States railway board affecting 1,850,000 workers. Clerks gain 9 to 9 cents. locomotive engineers 5 to 10 cents. engineers unit conductors 6 cents. trainmen 5 to 6 cents. switchmen up to 10 cents. shop and maintenance staff 5 to 10 cents. A strike potential looms with 200 clerks leaders to meet Monday.
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Labor Board
Chicago
United States Railway Inchor Board
Chicago Herald
Hxagniner
Chicaro
Gerald
Brotherhood of Railway Chorks
Brotherood
Plank
United States Labor Board
Texas Militia Takes Charge in Galveston
Galveston municipal officials were superseded by Texas militia under Brig. Gen. J. F. Wolters enforcing Gov. Lobby's order suspending city authorities from interference with state penal laws. The move follows the city’s strike leading to martial law a month earlier.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Texas
J. F. Wolters
Eity
Zionist Conference Lacks Leader. Brandeis Refuses Post
The Zionist world conference in London is virtually suspended as leaders fail to form a new executive committee. Justice Louis Brandeis, head of the American Zionist delegation, declines any office, delaying the next regular session until Monday.
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London
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Zionist World Conference
United States Supreme Court
Louis B. Brandeis
Austria and Allies Ratify Peace Pact
The ratifications of the St Germain treaty were exchanged in the Clock room at the foreign office this morning. Jules Capthon presided. M Woertsch, for Czecho-Slovakia, signed on minority protections within the former Austro-Hungarian empire.
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Paris
Roosevelt Plans Speaking Tour After D N C Meeting
Franklin D. Roosevelt arrives in Washington to clear desk mail after the San Francisco convention. He will attend Sunday's White House conference with President Wilson and Gov. Cox and plan speaking tours after the notification ceremony. Gov. Cox meets with the National Woman's party urging Tennessee ratification ahead of November voting.
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Associatedross
Washington, D. C
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Navy
Democratic Vce
Washington
New York
Ile
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Wilson
Cox
Dayton
Democratic National Committee
Coy
Columbus
National Woman's Party
Alice Paul
Tennessee
Coal Field Disorder Ordered Halt by State Police
Governor Cornwell ordered 50 mounted state police into Mingo county where a miners strike has continued for weeks. The move aims to end lawlessness and restore order in the coal fields near Williamson West Virginia.
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Associated Press
Williamson
W. Va
Mingo County
John J. Cornwell
Wheat Price Breaks When Buying Slacks
Wheat prices fell sharply as the market opened unchanged to 91 2 cents lower and slid about 10 1 2 cents a bushel for December. The decline was blamed on a shortage of buying orders rather than heavy selling pressure.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ambush and shootings report from Ireland and Iowa
A Dublin patrol was ambushed near Lanesborough with a fatality and a wounded survivor using a corpse as cover. In Mason City a jealousy dispute left Fred Rastead wounded and Lefa Shaffer killed. both hospitalized with expected recovery. A Florida fruit story notes a Miami grove yielding over five thousand oranges in a season.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Lanesborough
Mason City
Fred Rastead
Lefa Shaffer
Rastead
Second Anniversary of Chateau Thierry Battle Honored
The article recalls the second anniversary of the Chateau Thierry battle with Black Hawk County troops in Rainbow Division roles. It notes veterans observing in many cities, mentions Pvt. Clarence Bebee of Co. G killed aiding French wounded, and describes the American counterattack and the turning point gains for the Allies.
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Chateau Thierry
Black Hawk County
Germany
United States
Waterloo
Jrowns
Rainbow Division
Clarence Bebee
Quake Shatters Plate Window In Los Angeles
A Severo earthquake struck at 10 10 in the morning centered near Los Angeles causing minor damage to old brick buildings and plate glass while frightening residents. The quake was the strongest in the area in weeks except for a June 21 event in Inglewood that caused more damage. Telephones failed as frightened operators deserted switchboards and crowds hurried to assess walls for cracks.
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Associated Pressey
Cal
Severo
Los Angeles City
Ingiewood
Los Angeles
Perior
Noted Polo Player Victim of Anthrax
Polo player Frederick C. Post, of Williston Long Island, died after a hospital diagnosis of anthrax. Hospital surgeons attributed the infection to a shaving brush, noting he had arrived at the hospital three days earlier with a strange malady.
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Associated Presa
New York
Frederic. Post
Williston
Long Island
Post
Resolute Skipper Faces Next America's Cup Race
Repair work on the cup sloop Resolute after halyard failure leaves her skipper Charles F Adams hopeful for tomorrow’s race off Sandy Hook. A new metal gaff will be added as crews repair gear and prepare for another contest against Shamrock IV, which won the opener at Bangor Down.
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Sandy Hook
N. J
Charles F. Adems
Banger Down
Belfast
Ireland
Thomas Lipton
Shamrock IV suffers bowsprit accident near finish in first America’s Cup race
Shamrock IV sustained an accident to her bowsprit just before the finish of the first America’s Cup race at Sandy Hook New Jersey. If the mishap had happened earlier with Resolute the challenger might have been left helpless, as Resolute retired because of broken halyards that halted her mainsail.
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Sandy Hook
N. J
Vote of Confidence for Giolitti Cabinet in Rome
In Rome on July 13 the Giolitti cabinet won a unanimous vote of confidence in the chamber of deputies after an address by Premier Giolitti. He outlined policy and urged parliament to assert its authority, pledging to advance Albania's independence and national governance.
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Prous
Roma
Giolitti
Chamber of Ideputies
Albania
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