Postmaster Solicitation Allegation Figures in Senate Probe
Illinois farmer William Farlow testified before a Senate investigating committee about letters urging voluntary political contributions to the Republican fund. The panel found the evidence not entirely competent in form but read it, and questioned figures tied to the Reed-Wilson drive and regional directors.
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Illinois
Senate
Chicago
H. Moore
Gov. Cox
Harry M. Barr
Pred W. Spham
Charles 5. Rocaciensin
Windies
William
Farlow
Harry Whitehill Receives Weekly $250
The Chicago director Pret Harber and other figures are mentioned in connection with a weekly payment of $250. The fragmentary report references money details, roles, and events tied to a theatrical or film context involving individuals such as Whitehill and others.
Workmen in Italy threaten seizure across industrial centers
Rome Sept 9 Efforts to solve Italy’s metal workers occupation surge. Government neutral, engineers and clerical staff largely refuse to join. Delegates from workers and employers in talks seen as favorable to adjustment. Movements led by extreme socialists feared to politicize the strike. Some plants consider forming cooperatives to run operations with arbitration based rents. Premier Giolitti notes European socialist Leninist agreements as potential precursors to wider unrest. In some plants workers seized grain supplies while threats and arming spread, though at Sesto Giovanni a mounted gun was a camouflaged dummy.
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Rome
Italy
Helb
Acer
Lloyd George
Larcerne
Giolitti
European Socialiste
Nikola Lenine
Russia
Sesto Giovanni
Auto King Goes Afoot As Italian Labor Unrest Grows
Milan reports say a massive labor conference will convene Friday with 100 labor chambers and 5 federations representing about 2 million workers to decide policy amid mounting strikes. Signor Bausieri, owner of a large factory, watches as workers ride his carless streets on foot and demand reforms.
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Rim
Milan
Italy
Federations of Trades
Penere
Conferation of Labor
Federation of Koamen
Federation of
Port Laborers
Federation of Postal and Telegraph
Homer
Signor Bausieri
Milagese
Reform Wetsoeialint Party
Mussia
Friday Critical Day for Metal Workers in London
Report from London notes a pivotal day for metal workers as union leaders prepare action. The correspondent indicates preparations amid tension within the industry and the possibility of widespread activity affecting workers and employers.
Confessed and denied in Barrington Parkway shooting case
Rolf G. Adams, 21, East Providence youth, confessed to the murder of Rose V. McKenna and shooting fiancé William J. Deignan on Sept 2. He pleaded not guilty, was bound over to the grand jury on the murder charge with no bail, and bail set at $2,000 on the assault count.
Attacks on Constables Raise Alarm in Two Counties
In Galway at a railway station a constable was shot dead during the midnight hours, with assailants killed. In Tullow two constables were fatally shot and another seriously wounded as armed masked men assaulted four police officers last evening, sparking a regional security scare.
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Galway
Tullow
County Galway
Treland
County Carolow
Soviet Troops Fare Badly Near Alexandrovak
Dispatches say General Wrangel’s forces push toward Alexandrovak as the 13th Soviet Army headquarters. Captured Soviet troops arrive from Siberia and hinterlands, appearing unkempt in rawhide clothing and ragged beards, and complain they won’t fight if forced.
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Constantinople
Associated
Wrangel
Russia
Alexandrovak
13Th Soviet Army
Poles advance across Bug River seize Jaklanowka
Polish forces crossed the eastern bank of the Bug river and occupied Jaklanowka amid heavy fighting. About 200 prisoners were taken as Bolshevik attacks south of Byk were repelled by counterattacks. Fighting continues near Chedrow and Roahallo while the Dniester front remains quiet.
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Bug
Jaklanowka
Bynk
Chedrow
Roahallo
Dniester
Soviet losses and troops in disrupted Polish front report
Washington dispatch reports the Polish front strength shifted by more than half after counteroffensive strain. Soviet armies show heavy desertion with an estimated seven million unapprehended deserters in Russia, and Russian officials place Wrangel's anti Bolshevik force at roughly fourteen hundred men in South Husia.
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Washington
Adilore
Russia
Petrograd
Wrangel
Huesia
Wrenzel
Will Meet Poles In Sept Meeting
Fragmentary notice cites session in September with mention of Polish officials and a foreign affairs minister related to a national council meeting. Readable fragments indicate a diplomatic agenda but lack clear dates or names.
Violence escalates as Brooklyn strike hits day twelve
Reports from New York indicate rising violence in the Brooklyn Rapid Transit walkout with strikebreakers reportedly dead in Coney Island creeks and incidents of arson and failed attempts to short circuit currents. Police seek protection as investigations proceed into a gas pipe attached to a trolley wire causing a melted line and debris.
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New York
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Teater
Coney Island
Brighton Beach
Coney Taland
Mail plane wrecked on landing near Elkhart
The Chicago New York United States mail plane piloted by Lieut. Riddelsbarger was rocked in landing in a cornfield this morning near Elkhart Indiana. He was uninjured and said he lost his way in the clouds and could not regain course. About 500 pounds of mail was salvaged and sent east by train.
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Elkhart
Tnd
Chicago
New York
United States
Isnt Riddelsbarger
Lieut
Riddelsbanger
Iavk
New York Central
Mexico City Strike Ends After Worker Demands Met
Provisional President de la Muerte granted most strike demands, restoring normal rail service across the Westor eight hours after a nationwide railroad walkout paralyzed divisions. Cotton mills, tabacera factories, and shoe plants in the federal district and Mexico City also resumed work. Reports say farmers and agricultural laborers in Michoacan and Vera Cruz faced renewed walkouts following the accord.
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Mexico City
Oat
Trasional Westor
de la Muerte
Federal District
Vera Cre
Tlaxcala
Puebla
Pate
Michioycan
Another Earthquake Felt in Emilia District Italy
An earthquake struck the Emilia district of Soc orlock this morning, causing casualties and major damage. Other dispatches report military movements near Constantinople and political tension involving the Ottoman vizier and Pasha, with uncertain outcomes.
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Italy
Rome
Associated Press
Emilia
Socorlock
Dover attempt to cross English Channel described
A near across English Channel attempt is noted from Dover at night. The craft aimed to cross the Channel from Cape Grisnez near Calais, with about six miles remaining. The report notes the time as around seven o'clock in the evening.
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Dover
Cape Grivues
Eerthwrst
Calais
Harding Praised Reception Delays in Twin Cities
On his campaign train, Republican nominee Senator Harding praised the warm reception in Minneapolis and St Paul after a stop at the Minnesota state fair. He said the outpouring showed broad sympathy with a constructive national program, with aides New and Daugherty calling it a conspicuous success. The train was en route to Martin for the next leg of the tour.
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Reed
Withers
Pesto Reed
Blair
Blair Eaid bin
Williem Boyes Thompcoe
National Ways and Means
Sen. Harding
Sam. Harding
Atate
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Twal
Poe
Harry 8. New
Inna
Harry M. Daugherty
Minnesota
State Fair Organization
Sen
Harding
America
Ndt
Fair Grounds
Hhot
New
Twin Cities
Haine
Thougherty
Ie National
Sen.7
Minnewota
Fen
Hardines
Martin Inte
Maine Campaign Edges Toward Presidential Race in State
Maine residents hear speeches by Republican Coole and Democrat Wilson as campaigns intensify across Portland and Augusta. National issues shape the Maine race with women’s registration rising and speakers planned for Bangor to Augusta.
New York Ball Players Not Hurt After Incident
A chaotic weather and incident report in New York notes several ball players, including Ruth and others, reportedly unharmed though some were bruised. Manager and officials are investigating the sudden event affecting players and staff.
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New York
United States
James Scart
Turnes
Ing
Ruth Amd
pTen Forte
Reskin
Perth
Wills
Tipp Seeuter
Cleveland
Ruth
Lewis
Owe Trevet
Life Crateaux Killed by Service Truck in Fort Eth
Oscar Crateaux of Fall River Massachusetts, 34th cavalry troop H, died after attempting to jump from a service truck at Fort Ethan Allen last night. He was riding on the driver's seat when he fell under the rear wheels, dying around 10:30 pm. A telegram was sent to his sister in Fall River with no reply yet. the body will likely be shipped there and military honors will be rendered at the post today.
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Burlington
Sept
Oscar Crateaus
Fall River
Mass
Fort Ethan Allen
Crateaux
Mase
Automobile Collision Report From Early Morning Patrol
An assortment of automobile accidents is reported. Names include Worlech Wilew Worlech of Barre Guido Mont Hier Wavne and others. Vehicles collided with poles horns or other cars injuring some and prompting caution in early month driving.
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Secretary of States
Wilew Worlech Akinson
Wondbury
Phelp
Barre
Guido . Magne
Mont Hier
Wavne
Carl Muntenger
Weat Rutland
Fifield
Cabot
Ate
Johnebury
C. R. Bianchi Las
Hevalton
W. H. Goodwin
Waterbury
Fire Rages Destroy Sixty Autos In City Warehouse
A large New York blaze destroyed sixty automobiles stored in a warehouse on 4th Street. The fire, spreading toward nearby tenements, caused mass evacuation of about fifty families as prisoners in a nearby jail panicked until guards stabilized the scene. Fire chief Bernat A Westbrook, visiting from Calcutta, observed American firefighting methods during the incident.
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New York
West Side
Bernat A. Westbrook
Calcutta
India
Three Men Arrested In Car Theft Near Union Station
Three men are arrested after a car stolen from Union Station by a group including Clarence Sareent, a fourth accomplice fled, and the suspects tried to drive the vehicle toward Burlington. The pursuit began near Fanedine and ended with the capture as the group traveled through Greenfield before heading back.
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Harlingtom
Shor Adams
Ratland
Regen
Fanedine
Rert
Menard
Burlington
Gome
Greenfield
OUIMET LEADS ARMOUR IN NATIONAL AMERICAN TOURNAMENT
Ollmet leading Armour at turn Neetyn. Franks Owe met of Rowton led DL Armor jet Sewtland five eye when they bed te ball et their M1 bole match in y round of the national amiatmer ir tournament. Chick Evens wae ois on Wo Younes jr after playing 18 hules.
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Neetyn
X.Y. Franks Owe
Rowton
DL Armor
Sewtland
Chick Evens
Wo Younes, Jr
Crane Slightly Better After Night of Suffering
Uy remains under care due to heart stone complications. Dalton and Paddock report continued creddate through the night with medical staff monitoring condition and vital signs.
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Dalton
Auto Suit Heard Between Alfred Chancette and Montcpeler
The trial records an auto suit where Vee RANE represents Alfred Chancette and Montcpeler against FLO 5 Bertemghe over a parking incident at a suburban mall. The court heard testimony with one plaintiff claim and one prior motion noted.
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Alfred Chancette
Montcpeler
Sutumubele Mall
Mont Ter
Gear Wieterbierg
Ren
Meyers Demotio
Granite City Creamery Transfer Involves New Co Op
The Granite City Co operative Creamery association took over the Burre Creamery and Cold Storage Co property including the North Main and Granite streets creamery building, its contents, and adjoining tenement. Albert Andie of Middlebury is named manager and Oliver F. King becomes buttermaker, with operations planned to accept milk and cream from subscribed farms on Thursday, Sept. 16.
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Granite City Co-operative Creamery Association
Burre Creamery and Cold Storage Co
North Main
Granite Streets
Albert Andie
Middlebury
Oliver FE. King
Washington Creamery
King
Barre
Charel Street
Vermont Electric Repair Co opens in Barre at 409 Main Street
W B Allen, manager, brings 35 years in water repair and 19 years with Westinghouse to Barre. He teams with F R Bolster, University of Vermont electrical grad, experienced on the road for Westinghouse. The firm offers motor and generator repair, DC and AC service, and plans to wind and repair arcades and related equipment. Bolster’s family pending. Mrs. Allen to join Barre soon.
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Barre
Whitcomb Machine Shops
Main Street
Vermont Electric Repair Co
W. B. Allen
Weatinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co
Boston
F. R. Bolster
University of Vermont
Peat
Westinghouse
Boergpels
Ams A. C
Bolster
Allen
Maine Population Lagging Behind Oregon Growth
In a terse Washington report dated Sept 9, Maine is described as lagging in population growth over the last decade. Oregon, once smaller, surpassed Maine with a gain of about 110,820 people in ten years, while Maine’s growth was the smallest since 1890.
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Maine
Oregon
Washington, D.C
Consis
Montpelier Court Orders Support Payment in Kelleher Case
Patrick Kelleher faced Montpelier city court on a State's Attorney warrant for non-support. The case was continued to Oct 4 with Kelleher ordered to pay Louise firdles as overseer of the 88 weekly for mile. He offered to move the family to Quincy but would not agree to relocate. Mrs. Kelleher remains in Barre while the family previously lived in Waterbury. He was allowed to return to Quin iz pending further action.
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Patrick Kelleher
Montpelier
Davis
Quine
Mase
Mice Louise Firdles
Kelleher
Quincy
Death at Middlesex claims Tee A Ladd’s life
Tee A Ladd of Middlesex died following a cerebral hemorrhage on September 22. Survived by two daughters, two sons, sisters Mrs J Snesianers of Middlesex and Mrs Nlse of Boston. Funeral to be held Friday at 8 with Rev. G. H. Redding presiding.
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Tee A. Ladd
Jardh Ladd
Middlesex
G. H. Redding Ting
Fishing by Aircraft Patrols in Chesapeake Bay
Washington reports from the naval command at Hampton Roads describe seaplane patrols over Chesapeake Bay proving effective against fishing interference. Daily flights monitor the waters, with radio and signaling aiding the fishermen and protecting the industry.
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Washington, D.C
Meee —Ae
Chesapeake Bay
Ashermen
Navy Department
Naval Aireration
Hampton
Big Addition to Voting List at City Board Meeting
The city board of civil authority spent the evening verifying voters residence changes and reinstating names for the March check list. Women swelled turnout early then men increased. ward one and two gainers lead the shift, with several residents moved between wards and numerous name changes recorded ahead of the September primary.
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Ting
Board of Civil Authority
Langley
Lengthey
JF. Woodruff
J. H. Bolt
F. C. Anderson
Tw Spenoer
John Miln
George Blake
J. Rollins
George Mitchell
Lewis Labell
Waterbury Women to Aid Sept Primary Circulation
Forty three Waterbury women attended a September primary participation drive with 27 in Waterbury and others inbury. Meetings are scheduled in Waterbury on Saturday at 2 PM and again in the evening, plus a session at the Waterbury Center grange hall to accommodate voters in that area.
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Waterbnay
Waterbury
Bury
Grenge
Barre Athletes Benefit in Fund Campaign Drive
In Barre a fund campaign led by 18 influential businessmen organized six teams to promote athletic support. Each team sold shares to investors, likening the effort to building a wheel of progress for the city’s youth. The groups completed rounds by noon and continued in the districts, aiming to finish soon and secure broad backing for the athletic program.
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Barre
Sniliritors Key
Key
Shoe Plant to Reopen After Shutdown in Lawrence Mass
The A Watton Co shoe factory in Lawrence Massachusetts has been closed since August 1. The plant is to resume operations next week with about four hundred workers returning today as other nearby firms reopen.
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G. Walton & Co
Lawrence
Mass
A. Watton & Co., Inc
ML Stevens & Sons Co
Connecticut Republicans name nominee for Senate seat
A partial, garbled notice indicates Connecticut Republicans selected a candidate for the U S Senate race. Details are unclear but reference to party procedures and a forthcoming announcement date is noted.
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