Chicago Population Boom From 1920 Census Figures
Chicago shows rapid growth with a 615,929 rise during the decade to over 2.7 million in 1920, the second largest numeric increase in its history. The city’s population passed 2 million in 1910 and continued expanding into the metropolitan area.
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Cago
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Icago
New York
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Tropoligs
Iity
Counnrie
Philadelphia
World Folk Songs Echo In Cumberland Mountains
In Cumberland mountains settlers sing world folk songs while describing mountain life. The record notes a local wedding, children born, and families visiting relatives in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Included are scattered community updates, travels, and a brief market roundup.
Covey of Political Parties to Convene
Chicago in mid July hosts three national political conventions with calls issued by the single tax party led by Robert C. MacAuley of Pennsylvania and by committees of 48 and the national labor party. The report notes the forthcoming gatherings and party organization activity.
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Chicago
Single Tax Party
Robert C.macauley
Pennsylvania
National Labor Party
Strange Fleet of Famous Fighting Ships Torches Chicago Harbor
In Chicago's manufacturing district a bizarre fleet of historic vessels lies in the river. The U-boat once named U-17 and others like the Essex, Yantic, and Hawk rest as war relics. Submarines, chasers, and a converted yacht show decades of naval history, with two chasers sold recently for determined sums.
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Heart OF Chicago
Chicago
Great Lakes
von Tirpitz
Annapoli
Lincoln
Scapa Flow
United States
Lieut. Greely
Discovery Harbor
Hawk
Mark Henna
Ohio
Havana
Wilmette
Stitl
Hasteland
Navy Department
Servic
Will boycott Hungary and spreading strike impact
Berlin reports a German Federation of Labor order calling a general boycott against Hungary effective June 20. In St Louis a strike by express company teamsters and freight handlers expands with about 1600 workers from 20 firms out.
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Will Boxcott
Hungary
Associated Prose
Berlin
Vorweartz Publishas
German Federation of Labor
Associated Press
St. Louis
Jugso
Hull runs for Wisconsin governor in Republican bid
Secretary Merlin Hull announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor in Madison on June 14. Hull's move sets a clear rival in the GOP primary as he campaigns across Wisconsin for the statewide race.
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Wisconsin
Associated Press
Madison, Wis
Merlin Hull
Arbitrators to Meet Wednesday for Street Car Fare Inquiry
District court appointed arbitrators will convene at 2 p.m. Wednesday June 16 to organize the inquiry into the 10 cent fare request and set equitable compensation. The panel includes G. W. Dunham Sherman DeWolf Dean Richmond Stanley D. Moore and A. W. Brown. They may designate a chairman and adopt procedures, with sessions open or closed as decided. The board will be self governing with power to set rules for hearings.
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District Court
Toix
G. W. Dunham
Sherman DeWolf
Dean Richmond
Stanley D. Moore
A. W. Brown
Optometrists Open 23rd Annual Convention in St Louis
In St Louis on June 14 the American Optometric Association opened its twenty third annual congress to study business problems facing the profession. Fellow optometrists gathered to discuss practice management, financing, and patient care amid a growing demand for coordinated eye health services.
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St. Louis
American Optometric Association
German coast defenses in Belgium and new Africa note
The article reviews German Belgian coast fortifications built in 1915 noted for distant batteries railway mounts and smoke screens. It highlights their range 26 to 44 miles and the preservation after shelling. It also reports on a new African territory Tanganyika renamed after Britain’s division of German East Africa.
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Belgium
H. W.miller
Ordnance Department
U. 5
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Col. Miller
Hindenburg
Teta
United States
Garmans
Datenses
Gans
Africa
German East Africa
Great Britain
Tanganyika
Tank Flush Valve Quality and Service Promise
A fragmented ad copy emphasizes the Tank Flush Valve inside tanks can cause major trouble if low quality but offer security when well made. The firm touts its service as delivering the best material and workmanship, with contact details included.
Belgium Gains Vast Congo Territory as Mandate Plan Unfolds
A report outlines Belgium receiving 18,000 square miles of German East Africa and expanded control over Ruanda and Urich plus railway routes linking Tanganyika to Dar es Salaam. The arrangement assigns regions under League of Nations mandate. Britain secures a southeastern railway corridor while Belgium gains strategic access and exports rights, shaping a vast postwar colonial map.
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Asa
Belgian Congo
Supreme Counoil
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Hake
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League
Africa
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Ruan
Urich
Great Britain
Taganyiki
Nettiward
Usenda
Cape To Cairo
Carl Rhodes
South Africa
Mritigh
Kigoma-Ufiji
Lake Tanganyika
Drr-es-Salaam
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Ruanda
Tabera
Kigomo-Dar-Is-Sa-laam
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Cairo
Great
Germany
Widow Delays Wedding Threatens Preacher’s Home
In Jamaica New York a widow called Mrs Smith may marry Rev Robert Rein to avoid eviction from No 52 North First Street Jamaica. Landlord Peter Fisher plans to reclaim the apartment by June 22 if the marriage does not occur. The judge offered to bless the ceremony free, hoping the widow will wed and leave for England with her intended husband. Indians fear the Gila monster though its bite rarely harms humans.
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T. H. Sheck
W. T. Adair
Moro. Minn
Cumberland
New York
Christman Jr
Inngland
Peter W. Fisher
Fisher
Dominia
The 80th Piece of Silver and New Theatre Castings
The Gardet presents Margarita Usher in The 80th Piece of Silver formerly credited as Fisebor. A round of new stage names and on screen star appearances includes Irving Cummings in Sex at the Crystal Theatre and John Bowers with Madge Keane in Lovers of Lotty.
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Fisebor
Irving Cummings
Jaye
Laws Glin
Mise Glanny
Crystal Theatre
Ming
Pai
Lotty
Johin Bowers
Panling Strede
Orlek
Jeremy J. Jerome
Sunny
Mr. Bowers
Lmdling
Mate ‘Rola
Hazy theater rhapsody and city league clash
A garbled note reports Pauline Frederick's screening at Mixa theatre with unrelated strings about crooked streets and local youths clashing with city authorities. It mentions Margery Woh and unclear references to teams and crooks in a muddled account of events and performances.
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Pauline Frederick
Lott
Mixa Theatre
Charles Far
Oraelad Soratello
Shawn
Thay Palace
Margery
Palach Theatre Presents The Jly-Cop With Holt Man
The program features Mr Ray's leading lady and Ort Holt man with Larry Semona in a two part comedy titled The Jly-Cop. Gaumont News and Topics of the Day are included in the show.
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Mr. Ray
Ort¢ Holtman
Larry Semona
Gaumont
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