Murder trial testimony in Miller case at Washington block
Frank Miller defended himself in court after admitting a struggle over a gun during the July 10 fatal shooting of John McRae. Witnesses described the confrontation with McRae and Dan McRae as officers pursued Miller through the hall, with Slim Robinson questioned on his action after the incident.
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Jack McRae
Jack
Tack
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Frank Miller
John McRae
Washington Block
Miller
Slim Robinson
Sulgrove
Robinson
Negro killed in Baltimore police raid at Humphrey station
A late night confrontation at Humphrey station near Baltimore led to the death of a negro during a police raid after a raid sparked by an assault on a white girl. A search of a house where the suspect band hid revealed the slain man identified as Robert Brown of Pumphrey.
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Tampa and Tampa Bay Hit by Pacific Tropical Storm
The hurricane battered Florida from Tampa to Jacksonville with 60 mph gusts, cutting power telegraph and streetcar service. Roads blocked by fallen trees, heavy rain across the state, and flood risks cited from Plant City to St. Augustine. Tampa reports bay shore damage and blackouts. Orlando and St. Augustine report wrecks and outages. Key West sees the storm pass with shipping halted.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Tampa
Plant City
Lake Land
Bayshore Sea Wall
Busness
Bay Shore Drive
St. Petersburg
Bay
Kness
St. Augustine
Orlando
Key West
Havana
Improvement Seen in Montana Mining Industry Boom Likely
Helena Oct 25 The Montana Mining association president Senator Mumy says mining in the state shows improvement especially in silver with rising demand and prices. He predicts a boom as copper and lead advance, domestic and foreign buyers increase, and capital seeks Montana mines.
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The
Standard
Helena
Kater Charles
MuMy
Montana Mining Association
Japan
Irish delegates seek formula for UK conference continuance
London October 35 The committee appointed by Prime Minister Lloyd George Austen Chamberlain Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins worked two hours more without finishing its task The Ulster question links to Sinn Fein consent to enter the British Commonwealth and the panel weighed meeting options for the Irish conference continuation.
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Associated Free London
Lloyd George
Austen Chamberlain
Arthur Griffith
Michael Collin
Wirth to Form Cabinet for German Government
Berlin Oct 25 Joseph Wirth who resigned as chancellor last Saturday has been designated by President Ebert to form a new cabinet. He consented to assume the task. The move aims to reduce chaos after Wirth cabinet retirement and follows a request for a businessmans or nonparliamentary ministry. The new government is expected to take office tomorrow and will not be a coalition. The majority socialists and the party will form the parliamentary nucleus, with the democrats and independent socialists pledging support. The German People’s Party agrees to observe benevolent neutrality.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Joseph Wirth
Aoice
Ebert
Dcision
Democrats
German People’ Party
National Heads of Construction Industry Visit Montana
Leaders from the Associated General Contractors of America visited the Montana Association of Contractors at the Silver Bow club for a dine and business meeting. W. C. Winston of St Paul headed the delegation including D. A. Garber and F L Crawford with Mrs. Winston and others aiding Hoover efforts as prescribed in a Hoover letter.
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Brooklyn
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Hoover
National Association
Winston
Herbert Hoover
Houston Sheriff Suspended Pending Ouster Hearing
Missoula October 26 Sheriff W H Houston has been suspended from office by Judge James M Self of the district court pending ouster proceedings brought by Attorney General W D Rankin. The trial on charges of permitting bootleggers to operate under official protection will start November 8. Scotty Robertson former deputy in the clerk of the court s office has been named by Judge Self to fill the sheriff s position pending ouster proceedings.
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W. H.s Houston
Ofice
James M. Self
W. D. Rankin
Houston
Scotty Robertson
Self
Congress Narrowly Defeats Indefinite Tax Retention Plan
Senate rejects an amendment to retain the excess profits tax at present rates, 39 to 28 with four Republicans joining Democrats. Senator Reed of Missouri renews push for continuation near half rate. Debates continue as final repeal of the tax is aimed for tomorrow after long night session and narrow ruling on deductions for federal securities interest.
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Reed
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
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Kenyon
la Follette
Norbec
Missouri
Penrose
Democrats
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Florida
Southard Gy Flatly Denies Garges in Meyer Case
In Twin Falls Idaho on October 25 Mrs Lyda Meyer Southard the alleged slayer of Edward F Meyer testified denies most prior witness claims about conversations with the defendant She appeared cheerful and spoke softly saying cold affected her voice She admitted knowing Meyer owned 20 acres of land and that she bought poison insect water but denied saying he could not recover from his illness
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Associated Press
Twin’ Falls
Idaho
Lyda Meyer Southard
Edward F. Meyer
Meyer
Southard
Carriers Powerless To Change Position On Wages
Chicago October 25 United States railroad labor board urged railroads to accept further wage cuts before freight rates can fall, as docket delays push wage decisions to July 1922. Carriers insist they cannot shift from their present stance, while the board hints at a new method to issue individual rulings for groups of workers as cases proceed.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Ella
Wim Suna Pat
The
Association of Railway Executives
Tors
Ykaitetenas
Emperor Charles Remains Interned at Esterhazy Castle
Vienna dispatch reports former Emperor Charles and Queen Zita interned today at Esterhazy Castle in Tata,varos. Col. Sie directs custody as they are moved to Budapest prison. valuables and important papers said seized. Zita reportedly held under detention but could travel.
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Nine States Allow Sick to Have Beer
Ed Prone reports new treasury regulations can permit beer in only nine states. Wayne B. Wheeler, general counsel of the anti saloon league, lists California Connecticut Massachusetts Missouri New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island and Wisconsin as the compliant states. Prescriptions of beer may also be possible in parts of Louisiana and Maryland not prohibited.
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Anti-Saloon ‘League
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Massachusetts
Missouri
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Wisconsin
Louisiana
Maryland
Unknown Soldier Returns from France on Olympia
A French soil sample covers the unknown soldier’s grave as the Olympia sails to the United States with the fallen hero. Three thousand school children cheer and flowers brighten the funeral cortege in Havre before the unknown warrior leaves Europe for Arlington. American and French officials honor the unidentified hero who fought and died in France.
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France
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Legion of Honor
Paris
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