Panama Toll Bill Regretsinduced House Delay
Washington dispatch notes the Panama tolls bill, passed by the Senate, faced a time of thwarted action in the House. Observers describe administration regret, Senate leaders Lodge and Underwood unsure why it was moved. The piece critiques wartime Senate apathy and notes Borah’s stance on naval arms talks and the broader armament conference.
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Panama
Enator Lodge
Underwood
Lodge
Corwood
Senate
Borah
Cour
Panama Tolis
Harding
Hughes
House
Rabbis Toblows in Rivalry for Funeral Service
New York report says Rabbi Toby Weiss of Manhattan and Rabbi Simon Tannenbaum of Bronnix attended a funeral at Hebron cemetery in Flushing yesterday to conduct the service. Weiss allegedly struck Tannenbaum with a cane during the service, possibly fracturing his skull, and Weiss was held on a $460 bail on assault charges.
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New York
Nabbi Toby Weiss
Manhattan
Simon Tannenbaum
The
Bronnix
Bourit
Richardson and Winkle Plead Guilty on Auto Theft Charge
Hartford court late today saw Detective Andrew Richardson and Jacob Winkle plead guilty to receiving and concealing stolen autos. Sentence deferred by Judge Tyke Wolfe. Richardson said he pleaded to his personal knowledge. Richardson and Winkle were linked to a broader inquiry into Louis Winkle’s death and a 1920 auto theft from Theodore Trawley of New York.
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Conn
Andrew J. Thichardson
New Iusin
Jacob Winkie
New Britain
Tyke Wolfe
Richardson
Wallace
Andrew R
Winkle
Theodore Trawley
New York
Ichardson
American Sailor Murdered in Mexican Port Tampico
Washington reports Harry Laflanne, an American crewman aboard the Shipping Board steamer Salem County, was stabbed to death in Tampico by an unidentified Mexican last Saturday night. The State Department was advised and Laflanne telegraphed Mexico City urging arrest and prosecution of the killer.
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Harry Laflanne
Shipping Board
Salem County
Tampico
State Department
Mexico City
Ican
Democratic Primary Perfunctory Affair in City Districts
Delegates to the Democratic city convention were elected in twelve districts with no real contests. In the Second District Georges H. Flynn led the ticket over William P. Carr 216 to 123, while Daniel J. Kenney beat Joan J. Ford for riderman 213 to 131. About 1,000 votes were cast citywide of 6,900 registered as primaries showed little interest.
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William P. Carr
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Joan J. Ford
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Aemee
Cheyara
Harry A. Welch
Foftwerd F. McGovers
James Define
William Cliffora
James F. Somers
Arthur Wren
George H. Flynn
Jenna, Lawlor
William J. Larkin
Georg J. Melady
Srrive
Economic conference urges job aid and disarmament drive
The National Conference on Unemployment approved a broad program urging rapid recovery through railway rate adjustments, tax cuts, tariff clarity, and government rail investment. It calls for limited world armament and exchange stability to support US and global business as Europe rebounds.
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Washington
National Conference On
United States
Europe
Auto crash leaves one dead and six injured at Nash's corner
A touring car speeding from the Bronx to nowhere crashed into a telegraph pole near Nash's corner Westport. One man died instantly Gersch Douglas of 1028 Lowe avenue Stanx, a passenger, died. Another man Alexander Anderson of 9620 Oakland place is dying at Norwalk Hospital. Six others were injured, including Mort of 724 Wilwood place and several Bronx residents. Sheriff Peery of Westport charged John Rosenthal and Lowe Hikin with reckless driving. The party left the Bronx last night at 8:90 for a long ride with no destination. First aid was given at the scene by Dr. Nolan.
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Nash's Corner
Westport
Gersch Douglas
Lowe Avenue
Alexander Anderson
Oakland Place
Nowalk Hospital
Go! Mort
Wilwood Place
Bronx
Sheriff Peery
John Rosenthal
Lowe Hikin
Ithave- Heer Bronx
Nopwalis Hospital
Nolan
Weward Behartald
John Eichholz
Israel Wdnison
Bortt
Hig 1
Perry
Prohibition Jokes Targeted as Theatres Brace Action
New York officials plan to curb jokes about prohibition after complaints from theater and cinema patrons. Sherman Cuneo of National Prohibition headquarters says managers will be invited to conference to discuss enforcing constitutional respect and restraint in performances.
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New York
Federal Prohibition
Petrons
Liberty Bonds Drop on Heavy Profit Taking
Liberty bonds, which had touched the year’s high prices, were heavily sold today and closed declines of from 58 to 40 168 points for the 3 and 4 per cent issues. Estimated sales were about 13 5 million. The decline was blamed on profit taking by speculative interests that had bought at much lower levels. Early in the session the 41 45 advanced 44 points to 95.04, but later slipped to 95.04 at close.
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New York
Tibapty
G O P Mayoralty Battles Still in Stage of Uncertainty
The Bridgeport Republican factions whirl in a sealed ticket negotiation with Dame Rumor at center stage. Reports say administration delegates back a Wilean mayor bid while fights over Fifth District and Third District delegates ripple through the lineup. A tug of war among factions and delegates hints at trades and patronage as a convention may be delayed to a later page.
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Bridgeport
Voters’ League Organization
Smith
Kitevenih
Frank Braithwaite
Robinson
Howard F. Smith
Voters' League
Wilson
Last Call for New Voters Opens City Hall Office
Registration period announced by the Registrars of Voters at City Hall Room 2 for would be electors. The Board of Selectmen will conduct sessions in the Convocation Chamber from October 26 to 34 to swear in new voters. Only applicants filed with the Registrars will be considered. Special notice printed in Scotland.
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Columbus
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Giants Tie World Series With 8 to 5 Win Over Yankees
In a Polo Grounds clash watched by 34,000, Emil Meusel and Frank Snyder hit homers to erase an early Yankee lead. Fewster followed with a two run shot, while Babe Ruth, sidelined by a damaged arm, watched as Dutch Fewster and others supplied power for the Giants. The contest swung on a fourth inning burst by Hob Shawkey, with Christy Barnes closing the door to preserve the victory.
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Associated Press
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Barnes
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Tess
Fred Teney
Rons
Yankee
Ruth Resigns Self to Fate In World Series
Babe Ruth accepts watching the rest of the world series from the stands after a fall out with his arm. Manager Huggins clings to a faint hope of a comeback while Mrs Ruth and his doctor say no chance. Ruth sat in a box behind the base, limping, with his sleeve tied. The umpire ordered him from the bench to his box seat as he walked to the field.
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George King
Ku Klux Took In One Million Four Hundred Eighty Eight Thousand One Hundred Ten
Digging into Klan activities shows the organization had taken in 1 488 110 since its foundation. Testimony reveals DOJ probe ongoing and claims that Norfolk Virginia chief of police was a member. Reports say rifles were promised and Georgia congressman Upshaw faced pressure over Klan ties.
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Norfolk
Vas
Simmons
Lington
Ku Klux Klan
Department of Justice
Norfolk Va
Attempted life attack on Ku Klux Klan official in Atlanta
Five shots were fired at Mrs. Elizabeth Tyler assistant chief of the Ku Klux Klan Propagation Bureau in her Atlanta home but she was not hit. A caller claimed they would target Simmons next. Police investigated but found no suspects.
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Elizabeth Tyler
Propagation Bureau
Ku Klux Klan
The
Prohibition Enforcement Costs Six Million Annually
New York Oct 11 Prohibition enforcement nationwide cost the government 6 258 605 dollars in the late fiscal year. Statistics from Washington show expenses offset by civil penalties and special taxes totaling 53 296 998 and 183 357 respectively. Seized property valued at 10 908 887 dollars. Additional fines were anticipated as records compiled. Salaries and traveling costs were the major enforcement items.
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New York
Prohibition
Washington
Yale reports largest freshman class in its history
Yale University enrollment totals 3,448 degree students up 300 from last year. Entering freshman class reaches 861, the largest ever for Yale.
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YALE
New Haven
Yale University
Burgess Father of 82 Children in Georgia
SAVANNAH GA Oct 32 AL R Burgess a 2 negro employed by the Atlantic Coast Line railroad probably has the largest family in Georgia. He is the father of 82 children and has three wives. Twenty six of the children are living. He has had seven sets of twins and two sets of triplets. When the latter twins were born they had run out of names until they selected their own when they entered public school. Burgess avoided names upon learning that many offspring shared names already.
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AL R. Burgese
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
Georsix
Burgess
Kis Wits
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