Shipping Board challenges British low bids in cotton contracts
The Shipping Board announced that American bids undercut British rates for Egyptian cotton shipments from Alexandria, accusing British lines of unfair advantages from prior contracts. Negotiations with the British were broken off, and a new reduced rate was adopted after American offers proved lower, despite the British having undisputed prior advantages.
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U. S. Shipping Board
The
Shipping Board
Washington, D. C
United States
Alexandria
Shippd Board
Wood downplays trouble with Japan in speech at Amer. society
Governor General Leonard Wood told an audience that there is no real dispute between the United States and Japan and that loose talk of conflict is unfounded. He cited American goodwill and urged both nations to seek understanding, noting potential diplomatic obstacles but dismissing imminent danger. The remarks followed by a visit from Viscount Kane and Forbes, with Forbes receiving honors.
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Tokio
Japan
Leonard Wood
Philippines
Amerine
America
Wood
Mrover
Viscount Kane
Word
Cameron Forbes
China Averse in Old State Policy Debate
A terse note suggests China faces resistance to old state policy shifts. Authorities debate approach as elders weigh historical stance and future relations amid evolving geopolitical tensions.
Baseball history as made in Gotham
New York October 8 Circleville Kansas supplied a world series pitcher Jess Barnes for Manager McCraw ahead of a pivotal game. His family traveled to cheer as he held the Yankees to four hits after entering down four runs. Barnes added two hits. George Burns boosted his average to .308 with four hits and a remarkable running catch. Waite Hoyt pitched for the Yankees and studied McGraw’s tactics from the bench.
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New York
Circleville
Kan
Polo Grounds
McCraw
Jess Barnes
Mia
Luther Barnes
Jess
Yankees
Barnes
George Burns
Quinn
Giants Supporters Get Rallying Message From Management
In New York, a brief message from manager John Meliaw to Giants supporters promises “We will be right back for another victory.” A separate note to Yankees fans, attributed to Mapager Miller, echoes the same sentiment as the team moves toward a comeback.
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New York
Ovt
Anne Sere
Isanager
John Meliaw
Giants
Mapager
Miller dHegyine
Babe Kath Out With Arm Abscess For Giants Game
New York reports Babe Kath will miss this afternoon’s pane against the Giants due to an abscess on his left arm. He carried ble arte in a ing, and the condition forces him to sit out the matchup.
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Sting
New York
Babe Kath
Giants
Stirling Wins National Golf Title In Final Round
In New Jersey on October 5, Alexa Stirling defeated Marion Hollins by three holes to win the national women’s golf championship as the tourney moved to its final round. The event, historic for its planned 30-hole finale, saw Hollins on the green in two at the third hole before Stirling’s steady play sealed victory.
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Deal
N. J
Associated Prose
P Wae
Alexa Stirtre
Waa
Stirling
Howevr
Mise
Mie Hadfins
Mise Stirlinp
Irish peace delegates depart for London parley
A large crowd at Westland Row station sent off Sinn Fein delegates including Arthur Griffith and Robert Barton for talks with the British government in London on Tuesday. Michael Collins is delayed by family reasons and will join the group Monday. George Gavan Duffy and Eamon de Valera’s associate Day are among the expected Sinn Fein representatives.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Westland Row
London
Michael Collings
Dail
Sinn ' Fein
Mr. Griffith
Mr. Collins
Robert Barton
Eamon J. Day
Sion Kein
Rliament
George Gavan Duffy
Sinn Fein
Retail food prices drop in September in most cities
Washington, D.C., data show retail food prices in September fell in all but two of fourteen cities surveyed. The average city price on Sept. 1 was about 2 1/2 percent lower than a year earlier.
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Labor Department
Washington
DB. C
Hugh Estate Left by Sir Ernest Caniel
London reports Sir Ernest Caniel the financier who died recently left an estate valued at 6,000,000 pounds. The will probated yesterday shows a 40 percent duty, with the public treasury to gain about 240,000. The largest share goes to grandchildren, then a sister, and gifts to relatives and friends, including New York City associates.
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London
Ernest Caniel
Fen Wrandrhildren
New York City
Opposition to Income Surtax Rise Divides Senate Bipartisan Fracture
In Washington the Senate fractured over tax revision, with eastern senators leading a bloc against raising the income surtax. western members urged a higher rate than the House minimum of 32 percent. In Madison New Jersey Janet Lawrence, 12, was found murdered. 14 year old Francis Kluxen is held on charges, with authorities detailing a brutal stabbing and tying of the girl.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
House
Madison
N.7th
Francis Kluxen
New Jersey
Janet Lawrence
Kluxen
Janet
Francie Kluxen
Young Klaxen
Morristown
Francis Klnxen
Weeks Refuses Army Planes for Exhibition Races
Secretary Weeks reaffirmed his decision not to permit army airplanes in exhibition competitions citing lack of personnel and material. The final word on army planes at the Pulitiver races near Omaha remains unresolved as the event nears.
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Washington, D.C
Weeks Ines
Omaha
Pawtucket 250th Anniversary Celebrations Begin
Pawtucket observes Founders Day with a citywide celebration marking 250 years since its founding. The Episcopal and Catholic leaders will be principal speakers at a mass meeting, with Brown University President Faunce and Major General Clarence H. Edwards among later speakers at a banquet. A Tuesday Carnival day follows a Wednesday parade by Knights of Columbus mobs.
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Pawtucket
Joseph Jenks
Moutay
Partiotie Sortetica Wit
Faunce
Brown University
Clarence HK. Eadwards
Knights of Coldmills
Wholesale Arrests Of School Boys In New York Mix
A Queens youth Johnny Woole aki, nine, confessed to burglarizing the Kage Dell Co with help from a girl who guided him to the target. Police consider broader arrests among local boys amid the curious boastful tale of romance and theft.
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New York
Wnearly SM
Queens
Johnny Wooleaki
Johnny
Kage Dell Co
Dell
Old grist mill property sold on Lewis Creek in Verrisburgh
Burlingt on buyers John J Flynn and Chauncey W Brownell acquire the mill site on Lewis Creek at the wast end of the town tower. The piece has historic water power tied to it dating back to 1806 and 1824 rebuilds, with the Robinsons and several others previously associated.
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Verrisburgh
John J. Flynn
Chauncey W. Brownell
Burlington
Martin ¥. Allen
Lewis F Creek
Spearer
Thommas Champlin
Thomas T. Robinson
RT. Robinson
Mane “Robinson
Ohm Ven Vilet
Henry Mides
Iare
Incensaively
Jeorge Hagan
Sylvatius Wey
Carlor C
Martin and
Phily Pereieval
Norman
France Eyes Versailles Law at Wheelington Conference
Fragmented text reports Briand and aides departing for St. Nessare to discuss the Versailles Law and its execution. Mention of Clemenceau and a forthcoming address, with plans tied to a conference and France at the wheel.
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Pemmnion
Marriage of Kerer and Greek Princess Ends in Ceremony
Reportedly Kerer and a Greek princess wed in a local ceremony marked by controversy. Details are unclear as the account notes an evil ceremony held at an unspecified time and place, with fragmentary wording suggesting discord around the union.
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Kerer
Fragmented snippet hints at political satire or local leaders
The readable text mentions a district leader and a waiting stance, with unclear names and positions. It appears to be a partial report on local governance or a political situation, but specifics are obscured by the OCR errors. The fragment hints at a leader role and a decision or delay awaiting statement or action.
Pinal Round for Leslie Cup
Fragmented report details a local golf competition for the Leslie Cup with unclear names and structure. Readable text mentions winners and a Fortunyne played the tersing rN hy, but lacks coherent details or dates.
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Leslie Cup
Fragmented OCR: Misused Period Inquiry at Predtyterion Mercy
Fragmented text mentions a misused period and a Sun new day at a place called Predtyterion Mercy. Ambiguous names appear, including transcripts and an event labeled Artenmes at the Hare, with no clear date or outcome.
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Predtyterion Wearni
Graniteville Teaser: Pamerw Ky. 20 Semmmnally Gid Ores
Fragmentary OCR note from Graniteville mentions Pamerw Ky and a 20 semmmnally gid ores, with an appeal or report context. Readable content is limited and lacks clear actions or dates.
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Repelar
Fire at Rutland Hotel Causes Damage on Main Street
Fire yesterday morning at the Rutland Hotel on Main Street caused about 1000 dollars in damage. Firemen did several hours of work before flames were extinguished. A. J. Micharin, awakening to smell of smoke, helped rouse guests and the new manager TLS Parker assisted as smoke filled the room near the fireplace where a former fountain stood.
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Powition
Polio Death at Swanton Reported
Polio death reported at Swanton with limited readable details. Authorities confirm the incident and ongoing investigation while fragments hint at a medical emergency and local response. More precise information unavailable in the readable text.
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Swanton
Warrants for City Officers In Hoboken Charges Unfold
Warrants for the arrest of Mayor Patrick R Griffin and four city commissioners on conspiracy to defraud the city were issued by Judge James W McCarthy and turned over to court officers in Jersey City for service. The warrants allege violation of bidding laws in municipal contracts and hinge on evidence brought before the Mackay legislative committee.
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Hoboken
N. J
Patrick R. Griffin
James W. McCarthy
Common Pleas Court
Jersey City
Jorseph P. McBride
Mackay
Former Minister Guilty of Murder in Lake County
John A. Spencer, former clergyman, found guilty of first degree murder by a superior court jury in connection with his wife’s death. Her body was recovered from Clear Lake near Lakeport on July 27. A recommendation for imprisonment was made. Sentencing set for next Monday. Spencer claimed the wife fell overboard from a tow boat.
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Lakeport
Cal
Qet
John A.] Spencer
Superior Court
Clear Lake
Here
Spencer
Vermont Christian Endeavor elects officers at annual convention
George C Otis of Ludlow was elected president of the Vermont Christian Endeavor at the annual convention. Julia Waite of Shushan named secretary, Rev Fallam of Mont as superintendent of evangelism, and Miss Beryl M Powell of Jeffersonville as social work superintendent. Tie for banner between Ludlow Baptist and Chester Congregational for best Endeavor record. Financial report shows surplus and proposed budget increase. Membership totals include 2,618 reported with expectant total near 4,000 after declines and new societies formed.
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Brattleboro
George C. Otis
Ludlow
Vermont
Joel Resident
Waite
Rowell
Shushan
Fallam
Mont
Poseymene
Majerin
Beryl M. Powell
Jeffersonville
Evangeliem
Banner
Chester
Russell Everest
Abe
Ernest i Codaing
Bellows
Ihe
Christian Endeavor
Church
Mra H. A. Freeman
Woodstock
Mise Throne Smith
N. Y
Sarah Draper
Saxtons River
Fannie Haseltine
Rory M. Powell
Break at Bakersfield Hits J. R. Carr Store
A burglary at the J. R. Carr general store in Bakersfield involved breaking in through a rear window and taking merchandise valued at wax. The robbery occurred on Thursday. suspects are not yet found.
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Bakersfield
Carr
Rebbers
Make Every Day Fire Prevention Day
Fire Chief Honey urges that fire prevention should be daily practice. He cites home hazards and outlines precautions for Barre residents including proper fuses, never leaving heating devices on, avoiding open flames for gas leaks, dry cleaning costs versus funeral, not smoking in bed, supervising children, chimney and flue upkeep, smokepipe cleaning, protecting walls from overheating, disposing hot ashes safely, keeping lamps with flame away from combustibles, clearing rubbish, and keeping water and sand buckets ready for emergencies. Continuous vigilance is essential to protect lives and property.
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Honey
Barre
Vermont Delegation Plans Trip to American Legion Convention
Executive committee plans invited New Hampshire delegates to join Vermont at the American Legion Convention in Kansas City. A Legion car would carry about 25 Vermont delegates from Montpelier and surrounding points. depart Oct 23 and return after meetings. Governor Hartness was invited to accompany his staff in the statewide car.
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Vermont
American Legion Convention
Executive Committee
Eater
City
Itpeller
Legion
Montpelier
Kansas City
Legson
Wren
Auxiliary
Nelson Jackson
Burlington
Washington
Hartness
Bert 5
Hyland
Rutland
Rikat
Prather Bernard MacMahon
East Fairfield
de. H. Nelson Tnckewn
Beryl Randell
John Ehine Albans
Bates Ote
Morrisville
Howard
National Maventon
Hawed
The
American Logics
Death car driver Munson sentenced after fatal wreck
Russell D. Munson received six months in jail and a financial penalty following the automobile death case near Jorlington. State's Attorney M. Horton led the prosecution. The judge imposed the sentence in the early afternoon after the court found Munson responsible for the fatal crash involving John Mellrath.
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Russell D. Munson
Jorlington
Russell D. Man
John Mellrath
Es-Police
M. Horton
Foreclosure to be granted in Barre Montpelier case
In Montpelier chancery Judge Stanley C. Wilson adjourned to allow bondholders trustees to begin foreclosure proceedings on the Barre Montpelier Traction and Power Co. The receiver reported no relief from municipalities Forte Montpelier or Berlin and warned the company cannot meet obligations except by deeper debt. Bondholder John Flynn, claiming 9000 bonds, urged foreclosure to protect investors and cited affected landowners in Middlesex Mad River Valley Harvey Burlington, while noting many would be harmed by foreclosure. He asked the chancellor to permit foreclosure.
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Sring
Montpelier
Stanley C. Wilson
Barre & Montpelier Traction & Power Co
Forte
Berlin
H. J. Volheim
Langley
Barre
John 4. Flynn
Judge Wise
Flynn
Middlesex
Mad River Valley
Harve
Burlington
Auto collision injures Miss Bertha Wigans in West Pate
Reported crash involved an auto hired by Arthur Godfrey of Wershire Strick striking a wagon in West Fairlee. Mrs. Wiggins severly cut and injured, taken to Hanover hospital. Miss Wiggins says wagon carried a light and her brother swerved to avoid collision. a separate incident notes J D Domino running over a dog with a Montgomery bar repair vehicle, claiming the dog darted into the road.
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Miss Bertha
Wigans
West Pate
Iedima Rey
Etginj
Arthur Godfrey
Wershire
West Fairlee
Fegdor
J. D. Domino
Montgomery Bar
Store thief faces more than three years in prison
Joseph Lamar pleaded guilty in St. Albyn county court to robbing the J. A. Tremblay store at Highgate Center Wednesday night. He was sentenced to more than three years at the state prison. He was caught Thursday night carrying stolen articles.
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St. Mbaue
Joseph Lamarche
St. Alwyn Esty
J. A. Tremblay
Highgate Center
Pricon
Lamanthe
Tharedey
Clarenceville
P.Q
Morrisville Man Charged With Receiving Stolen Goods
Emile Chevalier of Morrisville was bound over to Franklin County Court on a charge of receiving stolen goods. The district attorney accuses him of buying property stolen from a local store, with the case proceeding in Albans.
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Morrisville
Bt Albans
Emile Chevalier
Frashlin County
M. St Alexander Chargre
Chevalier
Eity
Gig
Enooliverg Galte
Didnt Hide Himself Cart Stieler Jr Wanted for Old Theft
Cart Stieler Jr. was sought for an old theft, spent money freely, and was linked to a $4100 embezzlement scheme. Investigators questioned him as authorities pursued leads about the suspect and possible accomplices.
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Cart Stieler, Jr
Stieler,Jr
Whiting
Eamine
Lomeney
Gomer
Ted
Che Retty
Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
A damaged newspaper fragment describes a sale action and local officials with partial readable details. The text is incomplete but suggests a public sale event and municipal involvement.
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Hoyt
Alexa Stirling
Marion Hollins
Deal, N. J
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Hugh
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Francis Kluxen, Jr
Madison, N. J
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Nor Water Power
John J. Prynn
C. W. Brownell
Bramsburgh
Daugherty
U. S
Marshal Palmer
Connecticut
Upper Silesian
League of Nations
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Wilton K. Palmes
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