Senate Overrides Wilson Veto On Prohibition Enforcement Bill
The Senate voted 65 to 20 to override President Wilsons veto on the national prohibition enforcement bill, with eight more than needed for a two thirds majority. The House had already overridden the veto. The measure covers both war time and constitutional prohibition and becomes law immediately.
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Hale
Harding
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Jones
Wash
Kellogg Kenyon
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Lenroot Lodge
McCormick McCumber
McNary
Moses
Nelson
New
Miners' War Council to Draft Reply on Strike Tomorrow
Indianapolis Oct 28 With under 24 hours to midnight the United Miners of America set to meet at 10 am tomorrow to draft an answer to President Wilson's appeal to call off the strike. The plan is to say the strike will continue unless operators grant concessions. John L Lewis urged district presidents and scale committee members to attend. A 100 percent strike was forecast by union officials.
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John L. Lewis
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Ill
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Wilson Will Not Lift Wartime Prohibition Yet
White House officials say President Wilson will not lift wartime Prohibition until the peace treaty is ratified, despite an expected Senate override of the national enforcement act veto. Attorney General Palmer’s ruling guides the stance, signaling tighter enforcement in major cities as veterans in Congress seek to block the override.
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Wilson
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Sterling South Dakota
White House
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Overman
Arkansas
Palmer
Congress
Ohio Supreme Court Decisions Reach Canton Killings and Bonding Dispute
The Ohio supreme court ruled Dom in ic Marfitano and San Janzo of Canton must serve one to twenty years for killing Ben Stillo in August 1918. The bonding company backing S P Marshall of Akron is entitled to 7 621 held by the city treasurer, not W E B Krate Company which furnished meal.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Dominic Marfitano
San Janzo
Canton
Ben Stillo
S. P. Marshall
Akron
W. EB. Krate
Gleason Drinks At War Time Prohibition Case
In New York on October 28 Thomas Gleason a government chemist testified in federal court before Judge Hand and a jury about beverage contents from fourteen bottles linked to Bernard Daly charged with violating the war time prohibition act. Gleason admitted six samples and declined to sample the remaining bottles when offered.
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Thomas Gleason
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Broadway
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Aassistat
Matthews
Canton Rioters Awed by Arms in Steel District
Canton Ohio October 28 rioters stayed home after Governor Cox ousted Mayor Poorman for riot control. Henry A Schrantz urged a 5000 dollar police fund as the sheriff enlisted 500 steel strikers as special deputies to keep order while 600 national guardsmen encamped nearby.
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Canton
Governor Cox on coal conference leadership
Governor Cox replies to Iowa Governor Harding that federal leadership is likely on the coal issue. He notes the president's declaration and says states should await federal action, indicating he has abandoned plans to convene a conference.
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Cox
Harding
Iowa
Autopsy of Akron Child Killed by Car Driver Named Schell
An unidentified seven year old girl was struck and killed by an auto in Akron Ohio early Tuesday. Police say the car was driven by Charles A Schell president of the Schell Provision Co.
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Charles A. Schell
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Beggar Arrest Follows Policeman Gift Breakfast
In San Francisco on October 28, Officer Adam Smith gave a worn beggar two bits for breakfast. Later at headquarters the man, now under arrest, a $300 roll was found in his possession.
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Adam Smith
Smith
B P O E Regular Meeting Notice Tonight
Important that every officer be present tonight. Regular meeting 7 30 followed by lunch.
Labor Called in Southern City Knoxville Tenn
The Central Labor Council calls a walkout of all crafts except railway workers, city firemen and police in sympathy with striking street car workers. They plan to boycott Knoxville Railway and Light Company, daily newspapers, and Mono Ice Cream Company led by Nathan B. Kuhlman. Petitions for recall of Mayor E. W. Neal are circulated with 2,900 signatures required.
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Tenn
Central Labor Council
Knoxville Railway and Light Company
Mono
How the Mines Can Be Worked
Washington observers discuss government options to avert a coal mine shutdown and the November 1 strike. Possible actions include invoking the Lever Food Control Act to punish production refusal and seize mines, enforcing existing fuel admin policies, and deploying troops to protect workers who choose to continue. Officials doubt any step will be needed as mining leaders may call off the strike.
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Washington
More Smallpox Victims in Ohio than in Siberia
Ohio reports 119 smallpox cases in September and 3,292 from January 1 to October 1 with additional cases in October. Serbia, by contrast, has been free of smallpox for five years and only three cases remain in the kingdom.
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Siberia
Columbus
Serbia
Belgrade
President Wilson's Condition Described as About the Same
The White House reports President Wilson's condition today is about the same as yesterday. Dr Grayson said the day was very good and work did not interfere with gains, with physicians cautioning against over-exertion.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Grayson
New Order Issued in Canton Strike
Canton Ohio October 28 Judge Harvey F Ake granted a temporary restraining order at the request of United Alloy Steel Corp to limit striking at the plant. The order allows only American citizens to be used and restricts pickets to not more than a few at each gate.
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Canton
United Alloy Steel Corporation
Harvey F. Ake
Dempsey Could Return to Ring in Newark Bout
New York Oct 28 Jack Dempsey may fight next in Newark for an eight round match. Promoter Dave Mackey clashes with Jack Kearns over terms for the champion’s return after the Toledo battle. Possible opponent mentioned is Fred Fulton who is nearing return from England.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Toledo
Newark
Dave Mackey
Jack Kearns
New Jersey
Mackey
Fred Fulton
Minnesota
England
Heavy penalties for food hoarders and profiteers announced
New York October 28 government warns of heavy fines and jail terms for food hoarders and profiteers. Food administrator Arthur Williams says two months notice has been given and prosecutions will follow if violations persist. U S agents seized 1 200 000 pounds of bacon in Brooklyn warehouses with Louis Leavitt held on $5000 bail after admitting ownership.
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York
Arthur Williams
Williams
United States
Thief Too Greedy in Bond Murder on Wall Street
Detective statements outline how Benjamin H. Binkowitch was murdered after a gang, led by jailed Chicago associate known as Oneeyed Bill Smith, planned an equal 75 25 split of $178000 in bonds seized last August. Smith, arrested in Chicago and held in Bridgeport, testified nine arrests already made with more to come.
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Benjamin H. Binkowitch
Wall Street
Bill” Smith
Bridegport
Conn
Smith
Chicago
Bridgeport
Binkowitch
Connecticut Road
Tectives
YMCA Men Held Captive by Reds Freed
Secretary of State announces that YMCA men held captive by Soviet forces have been freed. The U.S. government confirms the release and notes ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the incident and ensure safe return of all detainees.
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M.C.A
U.S
Athens Scout Drive Shows Encouraging Early Response
Reports from Athens indicate a Girl Scout associate membership canvass is underway with solicitors contacting residents. Many workers are housewives delaying start until later in the week, and definite Friday morning reports to Miss Bridgeman are expected. a Majestic film screening accompanies the program.
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Miner James Duckworth Killed In Shaft Accident At Syracuse
At Ebersbach mine in Syracuse James Duckworth, a young miner, was crushed by a five ton elevator while repairing near the shaft. He died about ten o'clock last night from injuries including a broken arm and crushed shoulder blade. Drs Lawrence and Bing treated him at his home after he was removed by Finsterwald ambulance.
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Pomeroy, CO
James Duckworth
Ebersbach
Syracuse
Duckworth
Lawrence
Bing
Finsterwald
French searchlight promises fog penetrating power
A new French searchlight claims to cut fog with a greenish yellow glass and a moisture-resistant reflector. The device combines a special lens with a backing that sheds dampness for clearer night lighting.
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France
Ten Drowned After Lake Steamer Muskegon Explodes
Muskegon Michigan reports ten drowned as lake steamer Muskegon, blown from shore in a gale, sinks off shore. Seven bodies recovered. list includes John from Milwaukee and Albert Hough. Vessel launched 1881 as City of Milwaukee, later renamed Holland.
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John
Milwaukee
Arthur DeWitt
Mikee
Albert Hough
Biliaars
Jennie Hopkins
Muskt
Agnes Johnston
Muskegoni di Aemsterrer
Manistee
Mitch Reese
Holland
Cadets plan kidnap plot to ransom Edsel Ford in Detroit
Floyd Gray, posing as a Burns detective, alleges a conspiracy to kidnap Edsel Ford. Four men from New York and San Francisco were arrested in a downtown rooming house on suspicion of involvement, with a plan to drug Ford and transport him to Mount Clemens for a $200,000 ransom before escaping to New York. Gray says he feigned victimhood and met the conspirators, including Edward Kenney, Richard Ramsey, Claude Cameron, and Joseph Fisher.
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Edsel Ford
Henry Ford
Detroit
Floyd Gray
Burns Detective Agency
Gray
Edward Kenney
Ney
Ponchartrain
Edzel Ford
Ford
Young Ford
Mount Clemens
Mich
New York
Cole
Richard Ramsey
Herrin
Claude “Slim” Cameron
Jospeh Fisher
San Francisco
Akron to Pay More for Fuel Gas Ordinance Passes
Akron City Council votes to adopt the public utilities commission report backing a gas ordinance. It increases rates for natural gas and street lighting while addressing utility costs and public concerns in Akron, Ohio.
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