Greene Attacks League of Nations in Ada Rally
Congressman W. R. Greene of Iowa criticizes Wilson era policies and the League of Nations in Ada Ohio. Judge J. W. Bolen derides Greene and defends the League, arguing it aims to prevent war and protect democracy. The crowd cheers Bolen and jeers Greene amid partisan debate over foreign entanglements.
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Wilson
W. R. Greene
Iowa
Main
Broadway
J. W. Bolen
Greene
Ada
Republican
War Congress
League of Nations
Congress
Harding
United States
James Democrats
Federal Reserve System
President Wilson
Germany
Europe
Argonne Front
Cobienz
France
Belgium
Great Britain
Jim Bolen
Judge
Bolen
Curb Market for Liquor Reported in Bowery
Federal orders prompt investigation into alleged curb market in contraband liquor in Manhattan Bowery after reports of thriving bootlegger activity. Authorities note brokers move locations nightly with large trucked supplies ready for quick delivery to saloons and other outlets overnight.
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Associated Press
New York
Frank L. Boyd
New York State
Washington
Bowery
Financial District
Weather favors cotton while wheat seedings halted in Oklahoma
The weekly weather and crop report for the week ending October 12 notes dry soil and lack of rain across most of Oklahoma halting wheat seeding. It says moisture is needed in grain counties but early sowed wheat is in fair to good condition. The week was favorable for cotton with improving crop condition and rapid picking and ginning.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Weather Bureau
Oklahoma Population Surges by 22.4 Percent in 1920 Census
The 1920 census reports Oklahoma’s total population at 2,027,564, up 370,409 or 22.4 percent from 1910. It notes rapid growth since 1890 and compares Oklahoma’s rise to national trends, with detailed annual figures and area rankings. A separate New York item covers Armistice Day celebrations with 3100 diners and a reunion of wartime air veterans.
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Oklahoma
Pere
Union
Washington
Indian Territory
United States
Pop. Inc
Baby Murder Mystery Clears Kidnapping Case
Philadelphia reports that authorities confirm Auguste Pasquale confessed to smothering 13 month old Blakely Coughlin of Norristown after kidnapping on June 2. Corpus delicti issues prevent murder charges despite the confession. body and clothing were not recovered though items linked to the crime were found along the Schuylkill riverbank.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Blakely Coughlin
George Coughlin
Norristown
Auguste Pasquale
Montgomery County
Pasquale
Major Adams
State Police
Schuylkill River
Officers League to Break Booze Ring in Chicago
Federal prohibition and internal revenue agents in Chicago intensified their probe into a newly found whiskey ring. They announced the ring’s suspected chief, named in a confession by F. H. Sadled, a former New York state broker, would likely be arrested soon as the operation targets distillery heads saloon keepers railway employees and federal officials.
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Chicago
Internal Revenue
F. H. Sadled
New York
Hold Cotton Until Mills Return to Market Say Cotton Experts
A Memphis Commercial Appeal editorial advises growers to hold cotton now as buyers and spinners are absent. It cautions against dumping early and urges staying ready to sell when mills resume demand, aiming to preserve cost of production value rather than chase short term highs.
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Memphis
Famous Evangelist Alexander Dead in Birmingham
Charles MecCallen Alexander world renowned evangelist died suddenly at his Birmingham home on October 13. Born October 24, 1860, in Marionville, Tenn., he built a career directing large chorus choirs and toured the world with Reverend Torey. He also compiled a volume of hymns.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
England
Charles MecCallen Alexander
Charles Alexander
Marnsville
Tenn
Torey
League of Nations Telegram On Vilna Crisis
London Oct 13 The League of Nations sent a telegram to Colonel Chardigny at Kovno in charge of the Vilna committee asking for a full report on the Vilna situation and on the treatment of committee members. The league assured support and noted the crisis is considered extremely grave by Poles.
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London
League of Nations
Chardigny
Kovno
Vilna
League
League of Nations Day Proclaimed Blocked by Governor Absence
A telegram from the League of Nations Committee led by Lawrence Lowell urged governors to proclaim October 24 as League of Nations Day to explain the covenant. Governor Robertson was visiting, delaying action. In Boston, Governor Coolidge declined the request.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
League of Nations Committee
A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
Hamilton Holt
Oscar Strauss
Carrie Catt
Imving Fisher
Robertson
League of Nations
Boston
Mass
Lawrence Lowell
Coolidge
Farmers face bankruptcy without immediate price relief
A conference report warns that bankruptcy and ruin are inevitable for farmers unless an immediate remedy is found to relieve the current price situation. It blames the federal reserve system for suppressing prices and hurting basic industry, calling for policy changes to avoid forced reconstruction costs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Reserve System
Dunlap Store Opens Own Money Toss in Oklahoma Sale
At noon crowds gathered in front of Dunlap Bros to watch fifty dollars in coins and bills showered onto the street. Harry Riead distributed the money from a box on the awning as shoppers scrambled for coins, with pushes and dustiness reported but no lasting injuries. The event mirrors similar sales across twenty Oklahoma towns marking a grand closing-out.
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Dunlap Bros
Harry Riead
Dunlap
Oklahoma
Japanese Leaders Call California Anti Japanese Move Racial Prejudice
Leading Japanese statesmen and business figures say anti Japanese sentiment in California is rooted in racial prejudice and economic jealousy. Marquis Okuma and Viscount Kato urge Americans to settle the issue themselves, while Vice Admiral Sato argues for mutual arms restraint to preserve peace.
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Associated Press
TOKIO
America
Japan
American Congressional Party
Poth Marquis Okuma
Viscount Kato
Kenseikai
California
Tokio Asahi
Marquis Okuma
United States
Rockies
Sato
Tagiya
Far East
Ada Women Want Screws Put To Badger Fighting
The Ada News reports a strong stance by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Chamber of Commerce against badger fighting. A formal anonymous resolution condemns the sport and criticizes the newspaper, signaling potential action to end the activity in the city.
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Ada
Badger
Chamber of Commerce
Oadger
Ada News
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