Six missing after derelict boat found near Harbor
A Highlands New Jersey police report says six men vanished after selling a derelict vessel Sunday night. The craft, a twenty two foot boat, was found adrift near Bridgeport harbor with revolvers, two empty shells, and other gear. Local harbor men report a southwest wind and a chaotic scene as investigators search for clues.
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Highland
N. J
Hirklang d
Bridgeport Harbor
Tia Roivers
New Jerse
Morton
Edward Morton
Lueterboat
Conkiin
Fenibroke Street
Highlands
S.J
Benjamin Parker
Communists Plot Against Americans Abroad Reported
French communists allegedly planned drastic measures against American officials in France if Sacco and Vanzetti were executed. Threats to blow up the American Reparations Committee and passport offices prompted police to guard the Marseilles Bordeaux and Lyce consulates. Police cordons surround the new building near Place We Stroile as the threat spreads to Bordeaux and Marseilles.
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Paris
France
Sacco
Van‘i
Massachusetts
Amoerican Teparations Committee
Passport Bureau
Eral
Alexander M. ‘Thackara
Marseilles Bordeaux
Lyce Inconse
Oklahoma Senator Saves Indian Hooch Crisis
Washington, Oct 20. Terote an Indian survivor linked to John Barlercors was briefly released to Americans by the Menace. Senator Owen of Oklahoma led a plea to delete a bill enabling the Bureau of Indian Affairs to curb hooch tied to ceremonial beverages. Senator Curtiss of Kansas urged ceremonial use, but the Senate upheld Owen’s stance.
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Washington
Terote
John Barlercors
Owen
Demont
Oklahoma
Renate
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Growas
Curtie
Kansas
Senate
Collinsville Man Drowns When Auto Slips Off Road
A Collinsville man drowned when his automobile veered off a mountain road in the rain and toppled into a small brook, trapping him beneath. His wife, also briefly submerged, freed herself and was unhurt. The car crossed a fence prior to overturning.
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Collinsville
Aida
Hig
Tarnsa
Hix
Wee
Talcoll Mountain
Rai
Schutte Found Guilty of Murder in First Degree
Emil Schutte storekeeper in Shailerville was found guilty of first degree murder in Middlesex County Superior Court. All six counts for killing Mr and Mrs Ball and their son Jacob were upheld. Sentencing deferred to next Tuesday amid complex testimony about a separate arson murder involving farmhand Dennis Leduc.
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Middletown
Emil Schutte
Shailerville
Middlesex County Superior Court
Joseph Ball
Jacob
Schutte
Malthie
Schulte
Dennis Leduc
Emil Selvitre
Ball
Ihnen
Julius
Sire Shwag
Phrey
Phrey ( Mrs. Schutte
Alis
Jias
Bala
Jed
Rehutte Showehy
Belne Eld
Julie
Cuuntel
Attorne Jngis
Sire
Leduc
Blut
Ledatie
De Valera Sends Message to Pope Clarifying Irish Stand
The text describes Eamon de Valera addressing Pope Benedict in a telegram, asserting Ireland’s independence proclaimed by elected representatives and ratified by plebiscites. It counters claims of subservience to Britain, pledging continued friendship with Britain but unwavering loyalty to Ireland’s liberty and ties to allied nations.
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DE Valera
Pope Benedict
Ayin
Rhamon de Valera
Ireland
Ghent
Aritatarve
Britain
Raiders Find Whiskey Hidden in Cement Block
Police investigating a cement block reveal about a third of a pint of whiskey concealed inside. Maloney and Buelley's saloon keeper was arrested as a party to selling liquor. a cafe proprietor at 702 Railroad Avenue faced possession with intent to sell charges. Three quarts of liquid were described as liquor and samples were sent for analysis.
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Maloney & Buelley
Bureau of
Bukley
Railroad Avenue
Fo& i
Fouth
Robinson Chosen to Succeed Leonard as Mayor in Control
In a High school auditorium vote the GOP party rules were revised, ousting Town Chairman John A. Leonard and electing J. Alex H. Robinson as town chairman by 24 to 15. The new rules expand the town committee to 26 members and place half as women, with Robinson pledging to guide the committee selections and align with Mayor Wilson’s program.
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Wilson
John A. Leonard
J. Alex H. Robinson
Ka G. Fleck
Elmer H. Havens
Robinson Fiav
World Oy
Sirs
Robinson
Unanimai
Sid Matthew Rogers
Voters League
Leonard
Minerits
George Mames
Couper
Shooting amid mob scene ends in fatality near Madison Avenue
Witnesses describe a chaotic midday shooting as Max Spurgin is killed near 82 West Wash Street in a crowd of schoolchildren and bystanders. Police arrest a suspect after a confrontation, with Mrs Spurgin notified and assisting investigators.
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Wiliam
Madley
Max Spurgin
Union Chiefs Leave Conference to Plan Walkout
Union chiefs return to Cleveland after talks with the labor board fail to yield concrete results on the threatened walkout set for October 30. Conference between the labor board and five unions adjourned without agreement as plans shift to headquarters for coordinating action.
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Labor Board
Unio
Teor Fhe
Cleveland
Tabor Board
Hoover
Hinstermy
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
American Railway Men's Association
Pennsylvania
ER. M. Barton
Boans
Barton
Hooper
Salt
Abu
Arts
Wossidble
Washington
Eve O
U S Judge Arrested After Vehicle Collision
U S judge Morris, recently in Salt Lake City, was arrested in Duluth after failing to stop and aid Mrs Elizabeth Holmes who was injured in a crash. Police pursued him across seven blocks before detention. He was released on 4000 bond awaiting charges of failing to render assistance and failing to report an accident.
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Sadena
Gallf
Pege Morris
Duluth
Minn
Salt Lake City
Elizabeth Holmes
Motovcvcle
League Divides Upper Silesian Plebiscite Area
The League of Nations plan for the Upper Silesian plebiscite divides Poland and Germany over 22 communes in the southern area to Germany and 19 to Poland. The arrangement preserves older boundary lines and outlines economic life integration after the partition. Also reported is Boston University football fullback Dean being hospitalized after an injury.
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Upper Silesian
League of Nations
Poland
Germany
Orler
Niebolschan
Geringny
Ofisgall
Irom
Upper Silesia
Council To
Ulster Problem Dominates London Conference Talks
Ulster delegates press for safeguards while British officials seek peace terms. Sinn Fein minimizes Irish participation as talks focus on a settlement that may leave Ulster untouched yet grant the South leverage. Some fear a quick collapse in negotiations while others predict possible law shaping to force Ulster terms.
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Londux
Det
Associated Press
Tlovd-Reorge
Ulster
Si Jaames Craig
Ister
Binn Fein
Sir Shames
Forged liquor permits tied to $15 million theft
A sweeping conspiracy alleged that forged liquor permits allowed nearly $15,000,000 in alcohol to be diverted from distilleries across many states. Warrants were issued for two Pennsylvania officials, including WL McKonnell, director of Federal Prohibition enforcement, as authorities cite early 20th century permit fraud and a Washington personnel shakeup. The case centers on alleged defrauding of the United States via fraudulent permits and improper signatures.
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Philadelphia
Prohibition
Romer
McKonnell
Mederalro- Wihitiow Enforcement
Tennayvania
Wequest
Linke
Genege Wi i
A. PS. Sinter
Mfree Monell
Hiram W. Renner
Met
Hyuor
United
Washington
Pennsylvania
McConnel
Malta
Rail unions seek halt to strike talks end without accord
Chicago October 20 Associated Press reports a conference with five unions failed to yield a definite settlement ahead of a planned October 30 walkout. Board officials said discussions were frank and beneficial but no concrete proposals emerged, with plans for a strike moving forward.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Raitronch
Ben. Walrooper
Labor Board
Brotherhood
Police Find Woman In Bad Shape From Strange Brew
Police say a woman was found in a house at 20 South Avenue in bad condition after ingesting a mysterious brew from a long neck decanter. Officers removed the woman to a hospital. her husband chose to drive her home with a private doctor. The bottle contained many objects, spices, and a green weed, with an alcoholic odor and strange effects reported.
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Ghiperly
South Avenue
South Avenuge House
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