Omaha Welcomes Veterans for Seventh Legion Convention
The American Legion arrives in Omaha for its seventh annual convention with thousands of Legionnaires streaming in by train and car. Early arrivals swap World War I stories while groups discuss political battles shaping the general floor. Colonel William Mitchell is reportedly not invited as a distinguished guest, exciting Legion discussions and anticipated remarks from Captain Junius.
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Omaha
America
American Legion
Legion
William Mitchel
Sittle
Navy
Racing Driver Gene Bingham Killed In California Crash
Report from Tantoran track near San Francisco says Gene Bingham of Los Angeles was killed when his car crashed through a fence on the death curve. Lou Moore of Hollywood was seriously injured with a fractured skull. Moore's car also struck the fence after the steering gear failed. Bingham died at Mills Memorial hospital in San Mateo. the incident marks the third fatal use of the old car numbered 99.
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San Francisco
Gene Bingham
Sos Angeles
Lou Moore
Hollywood
Tantoran Track
Bingham
Mills Memorial Hospital
San Mateo
Moore
Bill Heed
Jack Kemp
San Jose
Presides at Meeting of Vets Today in Omaha
James A Drain presides at the national convention of veterans in Omaha today. Attendees include members from the army navy and other services as sessions begin.
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National ‘Convention of Veterans
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Jubilee celebration at Temple ends Oct 6 finale planned
The Elks grand jubilee nears completion with a closing festival of mirth tonight and tomorrow. The six day event began Oct 1 and will conclude Oct 6. Crowds grew nightly and organizers expect surpassing the thousand mark. the Winter Garden orchestra leads tonight's program.
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Russia Returns to Spirituous Liquors After Prohibition
Moscow reports Russia ends 11 years of partial prohibition and becomes completely wet. Whiskey brandy and 60 percent spirits and vodka 40 percent strength return to cafes restaurants and stores. Pre war bottles released for sale priced 10 to 14 dollars per quart. government monopoly ends allowing private manufacture and sale under new order.
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Moscow
Russia
Caillaux Near Deal After Interruption Cordiale
October 4 report notes France favors a non signed accord as negotiations pause and Caillaux returns to Paris with assurances of good intent. Americans would gain five years of double the current payments while the original wartime contract remains in force. The debt settlement highlights a 1 percent interest rate and $40,000,000 annually, with principal due later.
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Paris
America
Washington
France
War Department to Hear Col Mitchell in Air Row
Washington dispatch notes Col William Mitchell to appear before the inspector general as a step toward disciplinary action amid the aircraft controversy. The president's air board resumes hearings after a weekend recess while Mitchell press conferences press for a national defense department.
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Air Voard
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Department of National de Lity
Reid
Une House Alterntee
Congress Army
President on way to Legion meeting
President and Mrs Coolidge depart on their twentieth wedding anniversary for Omaha where he will address the American Legion convention Tuesday. They observe the day quietly with Sunday church services and White House seclusion, accompanied by Attorney General Sarl Bent and a small party including Secretary Sanders and Major General LeSeuse.
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Annogiatea Vresa
Washington
Omaha
Sanders
le Seuse
Marine Corps
James A. Drain
American Legion
Fire kills six at Nez Perce mission dormitory
A fire swept the boys dormitory at a Catholic mission on the Nez Perce Reservation near Lewiston Idaho. Nuns are credited with saving many lives by waking and guiding the youths as flames engulfed the building. Six boys aged 5 to 11 perished as smoke and heat trapped those unable to escape. Rescue attempts recovered five bodies in the ashes and a partial list of victims emerged including Anthony Boyd and other mixed white and Indian youths.
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Ewistown
Idano
Catholic Mission
Nez Perce
Order of Sisters of St. Joseph
Anthony” Boyds
Simon. Bromhéal
Andrew Fogarty
Bwiteler
Max Ontenders
Lawrence Henry
Finnish gunboat sunk in Gulf of Bothnia clash
London Oct 4 Finnish gunboat was sunk during maneuvers in the Gulf of Bothnia between Hernomand and Kaskinen. Two officers and 45 men are said to have been drowned, according to a Stockholm report provided by the Copenhagen correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph.
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Copenhagen
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Stockholm
Gulf of Bothnia
Hernomand
Kaskinen
Harris to Describe World Series for Standard Readers
Stanley I. Harris, manager of the Washington Senators, will write exclusive pre series commentary for a Standard series on the 1925 World Series versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. After each game, his analysis will be wired to the Standard, delivering his insights to readers.
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Comrades Honor Loss Of 851 Sub Crew At New London
At New London base more than 600 officers enlisted men and civilians attended memorials for 33 dead of the 851 after the Turmarine swar sunk on Sept 36 near Teomenace. Rear Admiral Christy sent a Camden message of regret. Captain King ordered a solemn service with roll call and Chaplain Barker delivering a comfort address and Lincoln’s Gettysburg letter.
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Teomenace
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Camden
Christy
Fang
King
A.M. Barker
Parker
Abraham Lincoln
Bixby
Boston
French Advance Against Natives on Entire Front
French forces push across the Moroccan front from Fez to the Mediam region capturing Djebel Nader near Kitiane and erecting footholds at Thamoutine. They secure Djebel Mediam, occupy Ouzert valley, and seize the Safederh Pilar summit while airplanes aid operations and some tribesmen burn villages before being driven off.
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French Morocco
Ajdir
Djebel
Kiflane
Ouzert
Safederh Pilar
Loukkon
Charm About Them Classified Ads Prove It Daily
Fragmentary classified note touts used car sales and the idea that advertising brings buyers. Mentions phone numbers and street names with unclear context and partial local references.
Pioneer Builder of Railroad Dies in Denver
William C Bradbury, 76, famed contractor builder rancher and Colorado pioneer, died at his Denver home. Arrived in Colorado in 1871, ran mercantile business in Colorado Springs, then built sage line and mail routes before entering contracting. He contributed to major rail projects across Colorado Wyoming and New Mexico building over 700 miles of track. He worked on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line among others.
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Torado Springs
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New Mexico
Bradbury
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Washington Senators Batting Strength Alleged in World Series
In a World Champion Washington Senators column by Stanley R. Harris, the team’s batting is praised as powerful and reliable. The piece insists the Senators can deliver strong offense in the World Series, mentioning players like Teague and highlighted hitters Goose Gorin and Joe Judge as key contributors across the season.
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Gorin
Joe Judge
Washington
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Four Lives Lost In Burning Home In Marquette
Marquette Michigan October 4 a fire at a Taabelle residence claimed the life of Mrs Charles Suplin and three of her children. Fire officials reported the loss occurred last night with neighbors aiding evacuated survivors.
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Tnabelle
A F L Opens Convention Under Green Leadership
Atlantic City Oct 4 The American Federation of Labor begins its forty fifth annual convention with William Green set to preside after the death of Samuel Gompers. Green, former United Mine Workers treasurer, has earned a peacemaker reputation by helping end the Tong jurisdictional conflict between bricklayers and plasterers, amid broader labor tensions nationwide.
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Atlantic
City
American Federation of Labor
Steeplechase Pier
William Green
Labor
Samuel” Gompers
Green
Battle over Elk Hills oil case in circuit court
In Sir Francisco the United States circuit court of appeals opens hearings on appeals by Doheny interests Pan American Petroleum and Transport against Judge McCormick’s cancellation of Elk Hills leases Kern County. Government counsel contend court lacks authority. Doheny defense argues denial harmed by Denby and Fall actions.
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Edward L. Doheny
Wiksville Naval Off Reserve
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
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Ludge Paul J. McCormick
Los Angeles
Doheny
Pan, American Petroleum and ‘Transport Company
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Pontey Art
Albert B. Fall
Harding
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Felmhurse
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Senate
Euwin Denby
McCormick
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