Locarno peace pact hailed as new Geneva framework
Locarno Switzerland October 18 the Geneva peace instrument advances arbitration security and disarmament aims as crucial pillars. the text to be released for publication Tuesday outlines nations that accept arbitration and those who refuse or violate frontier norms. Germany France Poland and Czechoslovakia sign treaties reinforcing arbitration pacts and mutual guarantees amid a broader accord agenda.
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One Missi on Comanche Fire Near Mayport
Jacksonville Fla Oct 18 The Clyde line steamer Comanche was destroyed by fire six and a half miles off Mayport early last night Officials said all but one passenger and crew member had been accounted for by noon today The missing man is William Lawler of Winthrop Massachusetts Three injured remained in hospital others recovered sufficiently for transfer to the tanker Reaper which answered the Comanches SOS
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Mystery legless man found dead in cabin
John Buck, a local recluse known as the man of mystery, was found dead in a small cabin at 245 East Mercury Street. He lived there over 30 years, aged about 75 to 80, after losing both legs in the Civil War. Buck, once from a wealthy German family, made a meager living on the streets of North Main and by odd jobs, resisting aid. He is to be buried in the county cemetery as investigations continue.
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Men of Tug's Crew Still Lost at Sea
Tonight the seven men missing from the tug Hope remain unfound after it capsized off Bentick Island west of here following a collision with the Balva Queen in tide rips off Raceracks. The tut sank while lightering the steamer Kemdyk. 44 men fell into the sea, 27 were rescued, and the missing sailors were from Victoria.
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Davis to cut red tape tying up War Department
Washington Oct 18 Existing regulations for army administration will be simplified and much red tape eliminated as new War Department reforms move forward. Secretary of War Dwight F Davis aims to free chiefs and bureaus from routine detail to focus on larger issues, with a new army budget plan ready for the next fiscal year 1926.
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Hearings to Start Today on Tax Relief Proposals
Washington Oct 1 Strong opposition from Secretary Mellon to exempting taxpayers with incomes of 5000 or less from all federal income levies was voiced ahead of House Ways and Means panel hearings. The debate centers on policy, revenue loss, and possible exemptions or rate cuts as committee work begins before a March enactment.
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Woman Killed in Train Accident in Merrill County
A woman died when a freight train collided with her cart as she stood near a caboose in a rural area. The incident occurred October 15 as the Northern War freight passed, a collision that left bystanders and officials assessing the scene and noting the family relocation from Merrill to a nearby area in Washington state.
Death of Mrs Laura Biddle tied to alcoholism
Philadelphia society matron Mrs Laura Biddle wife of Craig Biddle was found dead in her apartment in California Autopsy Surgeon A F Wagner said death probably resulted from alcoholism pending chemical analyses Her bruised body prompted police to investigate and details from her private physician and maid witnesses surfaced Dr Cipes asserted natural death amid questions over possible opium and liquor traces
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Philadelphia Society
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Philadelphia
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Cipes
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Mary Davis
Caliifornia
Million Chinese Under Arms And Ready For Fray
Shanghai reports a widening Chinese conflict with about a million troops mobilized. General Sun Chuanfang and General Peng are central figures amid factional splits as Wu Peifu consolidates central positions. Provinces including Hupei Chekiang Honan and Yu Weichun show support shifts. War between Chekiang and Kiangsi looms as Wu Peifu isolates rivals.
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Wong Yu-Psiang Haw
Wu Pei-Fu
Rose Stokes Defends Laws Behind Scandal In Statement
In Nyack and New York on October 18 Rose F or Stokes radical speaker and activist, who was divorced by Graham Phelps Stokes and charged with misconduct with hotel manager Groseman, issued a statement blaming New York laws for any scandal. She argued divorce harms a state and that living apart without love violates nature. She refused to discuss future plans or identify Mr. Groseman.
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Disarmament Parley Not Near, Tokyo Says
A Tokyo spokesman said Japan fully endorses the idea of a second disarmament conference but doubts it can be held soon as many nations are not ready to participate. He noted education is needed before any conference and cited high global living costs pushing governments to cut military expenses. Premier Kato and Foreign Minister Shidehara were present at Locarno for the peace outcome discussions.
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Montana to Show Grain at Chicago
Helena October 18Despite budget cuts the state grain board will spend 500 to send Montana grains to the National Grain Show in Chicago. Exhibits will be gathered and shipped with W. H. Jones, A. J. Ogaard, and Yadaon Smith assisting. Montana Farm Review and Montana booklet print runs planned to publicize harvest results.
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Chicago
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Ravalii County
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Stillwater County
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Montana Farm Review
Praises G E G L A F L on communism stance
A letter from John C. Sherman of the General Federation of Women's Clubs commends William G. Green president of the American Federation of Labor for refusing to recognize communism. Sherman praises the stand as strongly American and says no other Americanism move has been so satisfying.
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John C. Sherman
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Mails 12 000 000 Ballots For Prohibition Modification
Miss Helen J Baughan director of women's activities for the National Liberal Alliance announces a nation wide drive to modify the Volstead act. Twelve million postal card ballots will be mailed to measure sentiment for or against modification as the final battle of the referendum campaign.
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Administration man opposition statement unclear
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases about an administration man opposing something. No clear entities, dates, or events readable to summarize a coherent news item.
Five Die in Auto Crash Near Pompe
An early 20th century report states five people including former State Representative George M. Long of Pompe were killed instantly when the automobile they rode in was struck by a train near Peapod, with the crash noted by local friends as a tragic accident.
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Prize Winners Named in Buy-at-Home Contest
Laster C Bryan of Jennings Mont rancher won 100 prize for best letter urging Montanans to buy at home in the All Montana Development Association contest. More than a thousand letters were submitted statewide. Elizabeth Maton, a Crown Butte Brunelda teacher on crutches for 28 years, won 50. Judges were Erickson Harings and Warden of Great Falls. Complete list of winners and prizes follows with names Brigid Wizabeam Malone Leonard Shaw and others receiving 26, 300 and 9 respectively.
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Montana
All-Montana Development Association
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Gasocratio
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Eilzabeth Maton
Crown Butte
Brunelda
Mone
Verner Erickson
Ray M. Harings
Warden
Alte Montana Development Association
Jennings
Mont
Brigid Wiizabeam Malone
Columbus
Leon Shaw
Gavette Printing
Fromberg
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