Cox Attacks Harding Creed in Kentucky Campaign
Ohio Governor Cox denounces Senator Harding's stance on the League of Nations, calling his creed "America and America only" under Borah pressure. He warns against isolationism, cites Taft and other Republicans, and urges Taft to reveal behind-the-curtain shifts. Also reports Montana Democratic Club forms to defeat Townley-Dunn slate, led by Senator Myers urging GOP collaboration for "good government."
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Louisville
Cox
Ohio
Harding
Kentucky
Borah
America
Marion
League
Taft
Senator Harding
Mr. Taft
Ireland
Germany
Austria
Russia
Poland
Europe
League of Nations
United States
Henry L. Myers
Senator Myers
Billings
Placer Hotel
Myers
Townley-Dunn
Democratic Club of
Montana
George Jones
Forsyth
Lester Loble
Helena
Shirley Ford
Great Falls
George M. Hays
P. J. Brophy
Butte
John Hogan
Livingston
Frank Cooney
Missoula
J. L. Truscott
North Dakota
Cleveland Goes Mad Over World Series
Universal staff correspondent Damon Runyon reports from Cleveland as the city swings into the World Series fever. Brooklyn holds the title, but here the event dominates the town with public proclamations, street chatter, and heightened excitement as the Cleveland club arrives.
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Cleveland
Damon Runyon
Universal
Brooklyn
George Grant
Boston Braves
Wool growers get nearly half million
Washington Oct 8 The department of agriculture reported that closing wartime wool operations released 460000 dollars for distribution to about 100000 producers from the 1918 clip. Dealers returning excess profits under government supervision and regulations prompted the payout to growers.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
1920 Corn Crop Largest in History of Country
Washington, Oct 8 The 1920 corn crop is forecast to be the largest ever by more than 90 million bushels with a yield of 3,216,192,000 bushels, up from 3,124,746,000 in 1912. Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri drive the increase aided by warm dry September weather. Oats and wheat yields are also updated, with spring wheat down from forecast due to rust. Potatoes rise to 414,986,000 bushels, up 2,053,000.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Butte Holds 60 Percent Of Winter Coal Supply
Butte coal dealers report 60 percent of the winter supply stored with no imminent shortage. ICC issues priority orders to move coal to the eastern states. Montana fared better than many others. A conference with railroad and chamber officials notes supply is adequate for December despite complaints over Owl Creek coal and disputes over fault.
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Butte
Washington
Montana
Wyoming
Chamber of Commerce
Owl Creek
Paul Gow
Lilly Found Guilty of Murder in Alaska Boat Death
In Juneau Alaska on October 8 F C Lilly was found guilty of first degree murder for the death of his partner C G Woodworth who drowned when the gas boat Seabreeze burned and sank near Port Walter on August 29 The jury recommended life imprisonment Lilly maintained the Seabreeze fire was accidental
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Juneau
Alaska
F. C. Lilly
C. G. Woodworth
Port Walter
Lilly
Interstate Commerce Commission Orders Coal Car Preference
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered railroads east of Montana to provide coal cars to mines in preference to other uses. The measure, intended to satisfy domestic coal demands in several states, expands earlier rules that applied only east of the Mississippi. The order remains in effect until further notice and may be relaxed as needed.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Mississippi River
Federal Prohibition Officer Charged With Violation
Fargo North Dakota October 8 R B Leady recently appointed prohibition enforcement group chief for North Dakota was arrested this afternoon on a charge of violating the prohibition laws He was placed in the Cass county jail by the United States marshal in default of 5000 bail The charge against Leady here is transporting intoxicating liquor in violation of the federal prohibition laws and conspiracy to commit a crime against the federal government.
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Fargo
N. D
R. B. Leady
Prohibition
North Dakota
Cass County
United States
Leady
Bonds Lose Interest If Liberty Bonds Aren’t Exchanged
Liberty bond investors hold 4 per cent temporary bonds and lose interest by not converting to permanent 4 per cent bonds. Gov. Calkins says about 67 million dollars in the Twelfth district remain unexchanged, with transfers likely costing roughly 1.67 million annually. Butte bankers note similar losses in the Ninth district, as many bonds stay at original lower rates. Temporary bonds to be exchanged include first and second issue converted at 4 or 4.44 percent, and third issue at 4 percent.
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Liberty
John J. Burke
Silver Bow National Bank
John A. Calkins
Federal Reserve District
San Francisco
Butte
Ninth
Encaped Murderer Captured Near Valparaiso
John Vaughn a life term inmate who vanished from Michigan City penitentiary with 13 year old Walter Young was recaptured at Kouts near Valparaiso Indiana. They had survived on raisins since Monday and showed exhaustion but offered no resistance.
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Valparaiso
Ind
John Vaughn
Michigan City
Walter Young
Kouts
Here
Democrats of Montana adopt Cox Roosevelt ticket at Helena meet
The Helena gathering on October 8 1920 proclaims strong support for James Cox and Franklin D Roosevelt urging endorsement of the San Francisco Democratic platform. Delegates pledge loyalty to Democratic principles and party history amid continuing discussion.
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Montana
Helena
Democratic Party
James Cox
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
San Francisco
Marshal Arrest Sparks Town Court Absence
Oct 8 Lajara Col The town marshal arrested a man for stealing an overcoat from a carriage marking the first arrest in three years. With no police magistrate available for three years the marshal had the prisoner jailed then released when trial could not proceed.
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Lajara
Col
Butte Declares Day to Clean Up and Safeguard
Thousands of Butte school children will act as amateur firemen in a city wide clean up campaign led by Mayor W. T Stodden. Homeowners must remove debris and inflammable materials from cellars attics and store rooms and avoid rubbish in back alleys or dumping hot ashes near frame buildings. Hoy Scouts join the effort aiding fire and health departments with inspections and warnings to property owners.
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W. T Stodden
Butte
Butte Fire Department
Health Department
Martin
Fire Department
Hoy Scouts
Beys
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