Rioting at Lexington Theatre Over German Opera Protests
A clashes erupted as Star Opera Company presented German opera to veterans and crowds near Lexington Theatre. Police, soldiers, and civilians collided after a Times Square procession was driven back by bricks and bottles. Authorities and labor leaders clashed over collective bargaining.
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President pleads with conference not to desert conciliation
Washington October 22 The industrial conference led by President Wilson faced a crisis as labor head Samuel Gompers and his delegation walked out after employers rejected the collective bargaining plan. Chairman Lane adjourned until tomorrow, with public and employers groups to reconvene, though many view the episode as a collapse of the conference.
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Armistice Day Declared a Massachusetts Legal Holiday
Governor Coolidge will issue a proclamation declaring Armistice Day November 11 a legal holiday for Massachusetts. The notice was released from the Governor's office yesterday.
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Detroit Mayor Declines Windsor Prince Reception
Detroit Mayor Couzens will not greet or dine with the Prince of Wales during the Windsor visit as Windsor committee withdraws the invitation. The move shocks the mayoral diplomatic corps as it had been reported he would represent Detroit with British vice consul Howard Graves Meredith.
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Prince of Wales
Windsor
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Detroit Mayor reverses welcome to de Valera amid royal visit
The Detroit mayor Mr. Couzens publicly welcomed Eamon de Valera, prov osional Irish president, prompting diplomatic backlash. Officials later canceled the invitation noting the mayor’s greeting overshadowed by the upcoming visit of the Prince of Wales. The Windsor committee confirmed the withdrawal but declined to be quoted.
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Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen to issue strike call
Washington October 22 members authorized to call a strike unless wage and working demands presented to the railroad administration in July are granted were summoned today to meet Tuesday by W G Lee president of the Brotherhood.
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Burglars Blow Safe in Brooklyn as Detectives Watch
Four detectives stationed near Mayor Hylan's home watched a Brooklyn safe all night but burglars seized the container blew it to pieces and escaped with $2000 from the wreckage in a bold daylight style crime report from New York.
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Brooklyn
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Pope Benedict Edicts On Women And Fashion In Rome
The pope told women to defend modest dress and reject fashion excesses. He praised female dedication to education and family welfare and urged a Catholic women’s league to combat indecent clothing.
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Associated Press
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Little Jeff Returns From War to Boston
Alexander Jefferson Katz, known as Little Jeff, the famous newsboy and boy orator, comes home to Boston after 19 months serving with the British army in Palestine. He enters the Post offices in a new uniform with medals and recalls the war victory with his signature enthusiasm.
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Haverhill Heckler Sparks Attack on Long Backed by Republicans
A chaotic scene in Haverhill unfolds as heckling disrupts a speech by Long, with the crowd divided though Republicans reportedly reject inviting him back. Local leaders condemn the disruption and call for calm.
Republican leaders skip Essex rally clashes with Long tour
Meeting in Haverhill on October 22 saw J Weston Allen and his Republican supporters refuse invitations to Republican rallies for Richard H Long as opposing factions clashed in Essex county. Allen faced heckling from Joseph A Conry Democratic candidate for Attorney General at Newburyport during a rally before the final Essex stop at City Hall Square.
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Newburyport
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A F O L To Aid In Strike
Samuel Gompers announces that the American Federation of Labor will provide financial and moral support to striking steel workers. The decision follows the federation executive council meeting after defeat of a proposed intervention in the steel strike at the industrial conference. Judge Elbert H. Gary of U S Steel was absent from the session.
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American Kidnapped at Puebla by Masked Bandits
William O. Jenkins American consular agent at Puebla Mexico was kidnapped by three masked bandits last Friday and is being held for 150000 dollars ransom State Department advised today
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William O. Jenkins
Puebla
Mexico
State Department
Mexican government vow to secure Jenkins release
The Mexican foreign office told the American embassy it will take all steps to free Jenkins. A staff member may be sent to Puebla to assist. Excelsior reports bandits robbed a factory of 60,000 pesos, kidnapped Jenkins, and demanded 300,000 pesos ransom, promising no harm if pursued authorities troubled. An American business associate corroborates the report.
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Republican cohorts sweep rally places in Essex
The report notes Republican cohorts swept over the scheduled rally places of Long in Essex, continuing with coverage on Page 16 Fifth Column.
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Long
Essex
Esther Hoff Missing Again on Martha's Vineyard Chase
Eight year old Esther Hoff, known for running away, remains missing from Lambert's Cove after returning from school Monday. Sheriff Renier fears harm may come. over 200 people and Boy Scouts searched woods yesterday and today, aided by the fire whistle, but no trace found. Esther has run away three times before and always returned within 21 hours.
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Walter H. Renier
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Labor Leaders Refuse Further Conference With Capital
President Gompers of the AFL declares organized labor will not join future talks with employers. President Wilson, from his sick bed, urged ministers to prevent a collapse as the meeting opened. Chairman Lane read Wilsons appeal warning dissolution would invite national disaster.
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German cruiser Karlsruhe sinks 13 British merchantmen in Atlantic
Today's annivesaries note the 1914 sinking of 13 British merchant ships by the German cruiser Karlsruhe. A year ago, McAdoo eased a ban on politics in employment allowing men to hold municipal office and to be delegates but not chairmen of conventions.
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Vanity Case Candles City Campaigns With Women Voters
New York on October 22 saw vanity case mirrors distributed by political candidates as campaign cigars fade from use. The move signals candidates acknowledging the registered women voters in a bid to gain favor in a competitive race.
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Weather forecast for New England and coastal regions
Forecast shows fair conditions in northern New England on Thursday with Friday rain and moderate temperatures. Southern New England and eastern New York expect fair Thursday and rain Sunday with similar temperatures. A severe cold wave affects the Northwest and Western Canada, while Atlantic coastal area sees moderate variable winds and cloudy skies.
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Senate panel adopts 10 reservations on peace treaty start
The Senate foreign relations committee revised ten reservations to the peace treaty, including requiring three great powers to accept Senate qualifications before ratification. A new proposal aims to end the League’s economic boycott feature, and a reservation on Article 10 echoes Wilson’s stated stance.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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