Beauty Queen Contest Promises Record Final Ballot
Miss Ernestine Logan holds a commanding lead in the American Legion Beauty and Armistice Day Queen contest with over two million votes. Miss Annie Ivey trails with 1,314,505 votes as rivals drop out and the final tally nears Tuesday morning deadline for all 500 votes and 1000 ballots to be counted. Ethel Wells withdraws from the race as the field narrows to a last few contenders amid expectations of a record vote on the final day.
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Ernestine Logan
American Legion
Annie Ivey
Americas
Ethel Wells
Georgia pastor goes to trial for murder
Statesboro, Ga. Oct 30 Rev Elliott Kendrick faces first degree murder charges for the June killings of his wife and her mother. Insanity defense planned after a family and attorney conference. Sixty nine witnesses called. Kendrick arrived calm with a Bible, slept through part of the proceedings and plans to deliver a sermon to the jury as his defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesboro
Elliott Kendrick
Padrick
Ermon
Electrocutions in Pennsylvania: two killers executed at Rockview
In Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, on October 30, Thomas Rhyal, condemned for killing 14 year old Clara Lennox, was executed at Rockview penitentiary. Curtis Sipple also faced the electric chair for a 1919 murder of a rail worker.
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Bellefonte
Thomas Rhyal
Clara Lennox
Rockview Penitentiary
Curtis Sipple
France to Act to Save Wine
Paris reports a large fund of many millions of francs pledged by European wine interests to wage a merciless campaign against prohibition in the United States and elsewhere. The effort centers in the International League Against Prohibition with Paris as headquarters and will coordinate with U S liquor forces to aid anti dry leaders.
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Paris
Associated Press
Europe
United States
International League Against Prohibition
League
America
Suspect Watched in Slaying of Mail Carrier Near Fairburn
In Atlanta on October 30 the sheriff said a man tied to illicit liquor is under watch as officers probe the death of James Langston a U S mail carrier found near Fairburn. Authorities suspect bootleggers killed him to stop exposure or in revenge. A liquor runner who visited the watched man is being sought and the coroner's jury remains in session.
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Atlanta
James Langston
United States
Fairburn
T. E. Kerlin
Fayette County
Langston
Kerlin
Saving for a Rainy Day Reflects Uncertain Forecast
The saying urges prudent finance by preparing for unexpected costs. It emphasizes long term planning beyond brief storms and stresses consistency in setting aside funds for future emergencies.
Cars and People Needing Repairs Highlighted
Local report notes vehicles and pedestrians requiring attention on busy streets. Authorities emphasize maintenance for safety and reduce incidents as repairs and inspections continue through the week.
Heavy Rain Causes Street Washouts In City
The heavy rain Sunday washed out Wild street and caused damage in other city sections. It was one of the heaviest rains in months.
Pastor’s Widow Recounts Christler Case and Carleton Deaths
In Havre Montana the coroner's jury heard the Rev. Leonard Jacob Christler and Mrs. Margaret Carleton died in a fatal incident. Mrs Anna Christler testified that Mrs Carleton appeared deranged, argued with the pastor, and declared no place for her in his life. The inquest concluded mental derangement as the cause.
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Havre
Mont
Margaret Carleton
Leonard Jacob Christler
St. Mark’s Church of the Incarnation
Carleton
Anna W. Christler
Europe Debt Clash as War Debts Stand Firm
The article reports Europe refusing to cancel war debts while the American Legion insists on not canceling the bonus. It notes tensions between international creditors and veteran benefits advocates, highlighting political stances and potential financial implications. The piece mentions official statements and calls for continued funding discussions.
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Europe
American Legion
1400 Voters On New Voters List
The mayoralty race sparks heavy registration with 1400 names now on the list. Final registration closes Saturday at 6 o clock, with expectations the total near 1600 by then.
Seventy five hogs wanted for Legion barbecue
Community drive seeks 150 porkers for the Legion barbecue on November 11. Evan Mathis and Sam Heys urge quick contributions. 45 have been listed so far. Readers with misplaced cards should contact Evan Mathis. listed contributors include T. L. Holman, N. A. Ray, J. W. Howard, A. F. Hodges, and many others.
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Evan Mathis
Sam Heys
Legion
T. L. Holman
N. A. Ray
J. W. Howard
A. F. Hodges
W. T. McMath
A. D
T.F. Gatewood
Lee
Will Hansford
W. L. Chambliss
Howell and Marshall
A. A. Forrest
Jno
W. Davis
T. M. Ethridge
H. C. Bagley
B. R. Bradley
Joe KE. Stewart
Clay Braswell
Carl Hawkins
Sheffield Company
W. Hyatt
Ellis & Webb
W. W. Wilson
Believe Man and Bride Both Murdered In Yonkers
Coroner Snowden ordered an autopsy to determine the deaths of Daniel Cohen 22 and his bride of a month found in their Yonkers apartment. Cohen lay on the bathroom floor while his wife was submerged in the tub. The incident is treated as murder.
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New York
Snowden
Daniel Cohen
Yonkers
Cohen
Business Improves in Sixth District, Atlanta Reports
The Sixth Federal Reserve District, including Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and parts of Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana, shows better overall business conditions than in two years. Retail trade rose in September, six of eight wholesale lines grew, agricultural returns will exceed last year, cotton mills improved, yet coal and rail strikes and high prices still restrain activity. Employment improves as conditions brighten.
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Atlanta
Federal Reserve District
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
Louisiana
New York Business Trend Holds Steady Amid Rail Freight Strain
The week shows no change in the push for better business in industry and trade as railcar shortages persist. The American Railway association reports a 156,000 car excess of demand over supply as of October 15, restraining grain movement and coal mining. Steel output sits around 70 percent capacity with orders building, while coke and pig iron prices ease and prompt-delivery premiums fade. Rail buying remains steady and mills deal with pre-October price increases.
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New York
Associated Press
American Railway Association
Masked men fire pistol in theater kidnapping attempt
Henryetta Oklahoma October 30 Reece Adkins of Dewar was shot to death and Thomas Bogus a constable wounded seriously at Spelter City last night when masked men abducted Bogus from the theater. An unidentified man was shot in the leg Bogus fired his pistol as the assailants tried to force him into a car.
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Henryetta
Okla
Reece Adkins
Dewar
Thomas Bogus
Spelter City
Adkins
Bogus
Witness Eyes Open to Confront Accused in Hall Murder
Mrs. Jane Gibson, a self styled eye witness, wants to face Mrs. Hall to deny she was present at Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs. Eleanor Reinhardt Mills murder scene. Authorities pursue a watch linked to the rector’s death as they question a man who held it for a gambling debt. Deputy Attorney General Wilbur G. Mott will report findings to the Attorney General for possible action this week.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Jane Gibson
Edward Wheeler Hall
Eleanor Reinhardt Mills
Hall
Clifford Hayes
Philadelphia
Charles Anderson
Anderson
Wilbur G. Mott
McCran
Committee 48 Demands Reply on Daugherty Suspension
New York Oct 30 J A H Hopkins chairman of the committee of 48 releases a letter to President Harding demanding a personal reply to the committee. He calls for suspension of Daugherty while impeachment charges against Representative Keller are pursued.
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New York
J.A. H. Hopkins
Committee of 48
Harding
Daugherty
Keller
Waycross Prepares for 100 Delegates to Methodist Meet
Waycross plans accommodate 100 delegates for the South Georgia Methodist conference in November. Rev E I Morgan says homes, with help from other denominations, will house all visitors by midweek. A delegate list with host homes will appear in the Wesleyan Christian Advocate.
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Waycross
South Georgia
Legion Meeting Sets Armistice Day Plans
Legion will meet tonight at its rooms to finalize Armistice Day celebrations on November 11. Reports will be heard and details arranged. All members urged to attend.
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Legion
Sumter County Cotton Crop Expected Over Twenty Thousand Bales
Sumter county cotton is projected to exceed 20 000 bales with 19 888 bales ginned by October 18 1922 in Sumter for the 1922 crop, up from 15 351 bales in 1921. Census Agent William P Persons notes the final figure may rise further above 20 000 as harvest continues.
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Sumter County
William P. Persons
Persons
Bureau of the Census
Washington
Fascisti Ready to Act as Italy May Form New Ministry
News dispatches report triumphant Fascisti prepared to seize control of the Italian government. Mussolini is to meet the king to discuss forming a new ministry as thousands of Fascisti troops gather near Rome. The Rome commander issues a manifesto urging Waseisto squads to abstain from reprisals, warning the conflict harms the cause.
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London
Associated Press
Fascisti
Bentis Mussilini
Rome
Mussolini Arrives, King to Name New Cabinet Today
Benito Mussolini, leader of Fascisti, was greeted by cheering crowds on his arrival and left promptly for an audience with the king. Officials expect the new ministry to be formed late today.
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Rome
Associated Press
Benito Mussolini
Fascisti
Mussolini
Hall Mills case unlikely to be presented today in New Brunswick
New Brunswick October 30 grand jurors convened but unlikely to present Hall Mills cases. Attorney Mott reiterated confidence in the Mrs Gibson eyewitness story, saying testimony was corroborated by Mr and Mrs Norman Tingle living near Phillips farm.
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New Brunswick
Hall- Mills
Mott
Gibson
Norman ‘Tingle
Phillips Farm
Rioters clash as Fascisti attack workmen quarters
On a Sunday night rioting erupted when Fascisti groups passed the workers housing area. An attacker was killed, a Fascista was wounded, and two perpetrators were captured amid the clashes in Rome on Oct 30.
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Rome
Associated Press
New York Futures Market Note Dec Jan March 1923
Futures prices from New York show Dec and Jan contracts trading around 24. on the morning bulletin. The listing includes 1923 figures with multiple close quotes in the mid twenty four range and brief fluctuations across months.
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