Probe reveals killings of Haitian bandits and natives
The Washington report states about 3250 armed Haitian bandits were killed by U.S. Marines or Haitian gendarmes during five and a half years of occupation. General Barnett urged a thorough investigation after evidence surfaced from a court martial of Marines over unlawful executions. He expressed shock at the conditions in Haiti and the possibility of poor Marine performance.
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John H. Russell
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League probes Vilna matter as council set
London reports the League of Nations has asked Colonel Chardigny in Kovno to report on the Vilna situation and the treatment of the commission members. The league warns that the matter is grave and may violate Paderewski’s pledge to respect Lithuania’s integrity. Brussels council meets October 20 to review it.
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League of Nations
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Kovno
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League
Paderewski
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League Council
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Bandits Rob Alameda County Bank in Oakland Outing
Armed bandits from central California counties raided the Alameda County bank of Alvarado near Oakland on Wednesday. They escaped with $25,000 in cash after wounding bank president August H. May, who likely faces fatal injuries, as posses sweep the Oakland foothills.
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California
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Alvarado
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Donald M Call Medal of Honor Recipient Noted Actor
Donald M Call, one of 64 living Medal of Honor men, is described as the only actor to receive the nation’s highest honor. He earned a divisional Croix de Guerre with silver star during service with the French forces and later received the Croix de Guerre with palm and the Legion of Honor.
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Donald M. Call
Nebraskan Confesses to Murder
Omaha man Vloyd Wick admits shooting Clyde Patterson a wealthy paveher near Tansett Nebraska after Patterson's body was found in a cellar way at the Patterson home. The confession came Wednesday as investigators tied the motive to the crime.
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Tansett
Neb
Vloyd Wick
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Farmers Face Hard Times Amid Rising Prices
Farmers confront general bankruptcy and mounting costs as prices soar. An urgent plan is urged to ease the strain, with officials and agricultural leaders meeting at a regional conference to discuss relief measures.
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Wanslington
Poles and Soviet Sign Preliminary Peace Terms
A preliminary peace treaty and armistice were signed by Polish and Russian Soviet peace delegates in Riga. Joffe and Domski expressed satisfaction, noting the Soviet view that the deal is less favorable than last February's peace offer. Poland gained territory, including a corridor isolating Lithuania, while critics doubt a swift permanent treaty will follow. The French appear dissatisfied and Lithuania's occupation raises suspicions of Polish collusion.
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Russia
Ukraine
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M. Domski
M. Joffe
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Zelgouski
Indians Win World Series In Decisive Seventh Game
Cleveland defeats the Brooklyn Nationals 4 to 0 to capture the 1920 World Series. Coveleskie earns his third win of the series, with Walter Molle also contributing a game win. Total attendance for seven games reaches Malawi? The receipts distribute: national commissions, owners, and players share.
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Walter Molle
Indians
Masked robbers blow bank cafe in Winkler Manitoba raid
Five masked men blew open the Union bank cafe in Winkler Manitoba and escaped with 10000 after shooting W Graefer who tried to raise alarm by ringing the town bell.
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Fire destroys over hundred homes in Pine Bluff
A Tuesday blaze in Pine Bluff Arkansas destroyed more than 100 houses, most occupied by African Americans, with flames spreading from the Negro section into the white residence area.
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Farmer arraigned in double murder of his two daughters
In Lansing Michigan Karloop a farmer was arraigned Tuesday on charges of murdering his eight and two year old daughters Dorothy and Berniee whom he allegedly buried alive in a fort ten tolls from here based on the readable text.
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Lloyd George Defies Irish Opposition in Welsh Speech
Premier Lloyd George declared in Carnarvon that the government would restore order in Ireland with stern methods while pushing home rule. He rejected dominion status, blamed crime on a strong gang, and warned Ulster would resist a republic. He urged both sides to fight any war in Ireland and insisted on self government alongside order.
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Wales
Lloyd George
Ireland
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Asquith
United Kingdom
Ulster
Stan Fenners
Riot at Maryland Penitentiary Wounds Three Prisoners
A riot at the Maryland penitentiary on Tuesday left three prisoners shot and a guard badly beaten though none of the wounded were seriously hurt. Police squads subdued the disturbance and restored order.
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Maryland
Shuler Seeks Congress Seat in New York Thirty-sixth
Capt George K Shuler a World War marine officer with a fine record seeks the Democratic nomination in New Yorks Thirty sixth district to challenge incumbent Norman J Gould. The Legion offers 5 000 000 Memorial. Knights of Columbus propose 6 000 000 for a Washington Memorial building honoring war dead.
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New York State
Serena E. Payne
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Norman J. Gould
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New York
Knights of Collins
Amer Legion
Washington
Swiss Socialists Draft Referendum on Brandy Ban
Berne reports the Swiss Socialist party drafts a DIN to submit to parliament this month proposing a referendum to prohibit the sale of brandy and liquors in Switzerland.
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Swiss Socialist Party
Switzerland
Keep Your Blood Pure Nature Will Do the Rest
Advertisement urges readers to improve health by purifying blood and warns that 90 percent of ailments relate to blood condition. Claims failing appetite signals impurity buildup affecting general health. Promotes 8. 8. S bottle and offers free literature from Chief Medical Adviser at 153 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
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Seri
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
Giving Nature Fair Chance Arise to Meet the Sun
In a declamatory flourish the speaker urges the sluggard to rise and seize the day as nature begins its repair work. A recalled schoolboy tale about doubling letters prompts Lucy to laugh, but the lazy listener remains unmoved and plans to stay in bed until nature changes his mind.
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Kansas City Star
Misleading Debate Over Beauty Sparks Brunette Sample Question
A sharp exchange centers on whether a brunette woman can represent the place’s beauty. One speaker insists she is fair sample while the other questions the premise using her hair color. The dialogue hints at broader attitudes toward appearances.
Pleasure Had Sad Ending
A family scene ends badly as a playful bath becomes a chaotic fiasco. Billie plays in the tub with water and clothes on while Johnny and a dog splash nearby. Mother interrupts and sends them to bed without supper. A final line offers a political quip about campaigning.
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