Adoption Games Crowning Week Action at Labor Convention
The American Federation of Labor approves a shorter work week as a core aim after a close vote at the forty-sith convention. President Green and leaders of AFL and YMCA face controversy as telegrams and invitations spark debate and a plan to address a large audience in Detroit.
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E4iton
United Press
Detroit
Wich
American Federation of Labor
United States
Woam Green
Ndors
Nmrin
Inbar
Rconomu
American Madertion of
Labor
Tabor
Charrhea
Tietroit
YMCA
Treadent Green
Sherwand
Green
CR van Dusen
Ywoca
Green van Tusen
Iabor
Detoit
Jabor
Ite
ALEX FORCES THE ISSUE IN CLEVER STYLE
Alec Wineberg, local Legion team manager, pressed the matter after Earl Mack canceled the Stars game. Judge Landis was appealed to and a noon wire confirmed the All Stars would visit Glouster as originally scheduled for next Tuesday.
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Star
Alec Wineberg
Legion
All Star American League Barnstormers
Nexr
Stars
Earl Mack
Wineberg
Wenesaw Mountain Landis
Lars Mack
All Stars
Shoot at Resisting Clerk and Filth Cash Box-Escape
Oscelsion Silling station holdup Friday night left clerk Harvey Dirce injured by a bullet and a $49 theft. An attempted shot missed Pierce as robbers fled in a Ford after looting the till. officers Bay Roush, deputy and sheriff pursued but found no clues.
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Pierce
Marshall Bay
British Islands Swept by Storm Stirs Widespread Damage
A severe gale swept the British Islands and adjacent waters, described as the worst in years. The Channel steamer Biarritz with 600 aboard including Prince Arthur of Connaught and Sir Douglas Haig ran ashore near Boulogne. no casualties reported. Governor Ferguson refuses resignation and will hold office until January 11 1927 with Rep Reuben Loftin confirming.
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London
UPI
Tolday
Biarritz
Janying
Prince Arthur Connaught
Tari Haig
Austin
Tix
Miram A Ferguson
Reuben Loftin
Henryetta
Ferguson
Rum Runners' Smoke Screen Ends in Arrest Near Fremont
County officers captured three men after a five mile chase in which a car emitted a poisonous smoke screen. About 2500 dollars worth of liquor was seized. Arrested on prohibition violations were RB RR Snow George and John Zelze Junus Toda all of Youngstown and a Cantelage of Manion, To.
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Fremont
Het
Smoke screen device linked to captured rum runners
Inspectors found a special pump in captured autos that produced thick black clouds from the exhaust, allegedly to aid rum running. The device was rear seated and operated from Poland to seek a permanent seat in the League of Nations council, with Minister Sokal named as the rep in Geneva.
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Lbo
Poland
League of Nations Council
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Sokal
League of Autions of
Geneva
Beardstown Faces Famine and Flood Threats in Record Flood
Beardstown residents flee rising waters as the Illinois flood breaches river banks. A tent colony forms in a school yard while gas plants and electric lines are endangered. Red Cross relief workers prepare to assist thousands made homeless by the 26 foot crest.
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Cuti-Ely
Beardstown
National Red Cross
Illinois Ier
Red Cross
Washington
Destitution Here Recognized by City Federation
A relief station for destitute residents in Athens county will open Monday at the former bus station room on Last Washington street. Donated rent from Rank & Roach and efforts by Maj or Alex Moore made the space available. The room will be open Mondays for distribution and Fridays 1 to 4 for receiving clothing shoes and books, with federation members supervising.
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Red Cross
City Federation
Washington Street
Rank & Roach
Alex Moore
Federation
Ttwo
Jury in Famous Case Deadlocked After Long Trial
In New York a federal court jury undecided on the guilt or innocence of former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty and former alien property custodian Thomas M. Miller after about 25 hours of deliberation. The jurors were ordered to continue their efforts. The government contends the two officials conspired to defraud the government and shared in proceeds from alien property seized during the war, totaling about 7 million dollars.
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New York
Harry M. Daugherty
Thomas M. Miller
Daugherty
Harding
Miller
Winter Weather Forecast for Fishermen Warns of Hard Season
NEA Service reports Jersey coast fishermen foresee a harsh winter as the cold arrives early. Weather indicators include heavy ground swells, early weakfish and frost fish arrivals, and shells growing thick. captains from Seabright warn crews will need protection. Local Maine forecaster Jordan supports this outlook with eggshell and star-based cues, signaling a severe winter ahead.
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Jersey
Ainshce Jordan
Maine
Jordan
U S Efforts to Save Starving Chinese Citizens in Wuchang
Secretary Kellogg cables American minister to renew aid for 500000 starving Chinese and hundreds of founders in beleaguered Wuchang. Navy transports have moved several hundred people to Hankow. The foreign consular body at Hankow may seek a civil war armistice.
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Washington
Kellogg Iadio
Minister MacMurray
Wuchang
Hankow
Coolidge Says He Does Not Wish Office For Life
President Coolidge, while talking with Karl Rothe of Leipsic, reportedly said he would not want to hold the presidency for life and hinted at pursuing the 1928 election rather than lifelong tenure. The remark contrasts U S and German officials term lengths.
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Washington
UPI
Coolidge
Karl Rothe
Ober-Burgermelster
Leipsic
Ife
Herr Rothe
Rain Expected in Ohio Valley Early and Late Week
Weather outlook for October 11 to 16 expects rains in the first half and again at the end of the week in the Ohio Valley. Temperatures will be moderate early and markedly colder later, with possibly dangerous frosts.
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Washington
Ohio Valley
Oldest Woman in County Nellie Matyshella Chronically Ill
Mrs Nellie Matyshella, 114, the oldest woman in the state, has been critically ill at her son Adam Matyshella's Jacksonville home for a week. Doctors feared for her life as last rites were given, but she has shown slight improvement.
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Jacksonville
Nellie Matyshella
Adam Matyshella
Maryshella
Husband Is Shot As Baby Is Born
In Lorain Ohio United Press reports foreman Joseph Barbatano of the National Tube company was shot and killed minutes after his wife gave birth to their child. A little girl witnessed the ambush from near their home as six shots rang out from tall weeds in a vacant lot.
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United Press
Birhh
Joseph Barbatano
National Tube Company
Hig Keyes
Rarbatano
Barhatano
McPherson Hearing Turns Into Siege of Wits
Los Angeles October 4 U P Aimee Semple McPherson’s hearing on obstructing justice drags into a siege of wits with no action in sight. Attorneys hint defense will claim the shack where she says she was held burned, impeding corroboration and not a hoax. The state’s case may pivot toward manslaughter in light of recent testimony by Oliver Allstrom known as the Texas Poet.
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Los Angles
Olver Allstrom
Texas
Allstram
Siamese twins die after pneumonia in Minneapolis incident
The South Bend twins Lucy and Bessie Medich died in Minneapolis from pulmonary pneumonia after being joined at birth. Lucy died at 10 55 p m, followed by Bessie five minutes later, as doctors confirmed pneumonia as the cause.
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Minn
South Bend
Ind
Lucy Medich
Nicholas S Medich
Bessie
Spencer
Town
Snow Grips Russia Weeks Earlier Than Usual
Moscow reports light snow but widespread winter weather cripples transport and telegraph lines. A heavy early snow near Kazan disrupts trains and communication while snow covers much of Russia halting planting in the Caucasus and delaying harvests in many districts.
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Moscow
Russia
Kazan
Caucasus
Arain
Surplus of Cotton Alarms Southern Farmers in 1926
Washington report warns two million cotton growers face bankruptcy due to a bumper 1926 harvest. About 6,008,060 bales surplus, 16,427,000 bales to be produced this year, with prices around 13 cents per pound. Federal banks have advanced 37 million for cotton in warehouses. Jardine and A C Williams promise ample credit reserves.
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Washington
United States
United Tress
Secretary of Agriculture
Tardine
Colvin
Treasury official cancels proposed border probe
Assistant Secretary Andrew announced the definite cancellation of his proposed border inquiry amid ongoing prohibition condition discussions.
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Washington
Treasury
Andrew
Weather recap shows warm Saturday with rising temperatures
The report notes a 20 degree rise from 6 am to 4 pm Saturday, no frost that morning, and steady barometer for a week. A two hour temperature table lists readings across Friday and Saturday with highs around the 90s and lows near 50s to 60s.
Old Alex Delivers 3 Masterful Games in 10 to 2 Victory
In New York at Yanks Stadium on October 1 the St. Louis Cardinals crushed the New York Yankees 10 to 2 to force a seventh game of the World Series. Grover Alexander silenced the Yankee lineup as the Cardinals built early leads and held on behind strong hitting and clutch runs.
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Henry L. Farrell
United Press
New York
N.Y
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Yankees
Yankees
St. Louis
Gome Tomoorrow
Tibeta
St Louia
Miller Huggins
Rogers Hornsby
Bob Shankey
Urban Shocker
Shankey
Huggins
Mylo
Thomas Eines
Cardinals
Grover Alexander
Vfa
Alea
Veteraan
Imus
Rams
Alexander
Babe Ruth
Buried Skull Creds Legend of Pirate Treasure Found
In Burlington New Jersey a skull found on the Misa Florence Steward estate near Wood Street is linked to the Blackbeard legends of buried treasure. Excavations uncovered a 20 by 20 foot pit with no treasure, but local children later found the skull near the site as investigators probe the tale.
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Seasure
Misa Florence
Black Beard
Wood Street
Burlington
Aree
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