Romance Turns Dark in Slayings Case of Two-Gun Man
Lydia Spaulding, wife of Robert Spaulding a former UMC foreman, recalls a romance that led to a double life as a bootlegger and auto thief. She describes threats of murder and insanity as Spaulding, jailed in Peoria for a triple slaying, faced Detroit police probes and a turbulent collapse of marriage amid a life of crime.
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Robert Spaulding
Peoria
Bridgeport Hospital
Beardsley Park
Lydia W. Spaulding
Uns
Hell
Detroit
Giant liner Acquitania rides 90 ft waves in mid Atlantic
A wireless dispatch from New York reports the Gunard liner Acquitania, 1875 passengers aboard, battling 90 foot waves amid a 75 mile gale in mid Atlantic. The ship bound for New York is described as moving through moving mountains with hair-raising seas and includes notable passengers Sir Reginald McKenna former British Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir Claude Hill and Oliver.
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New York
Gunard
Acquitania
Jnmikd-Atiatic
Thor
Reginald McKenne
Claude
Hill
Oliver
Georgia senators escort Watson body to Thomson
The death of Thomas Watson, famed Georgia political figure, leaves a leadership gap as Senators from Georgia prepare to escort his body from Chevy Chase Maryland to Thomson Georgia for his funeral and interment. A Senate delegation and House members are named to accompany, with services set for Thursday at his family home.
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Washington
Tala
Thomas Zs Watson
Senator Watson
Chevy Chase
Maryland
Thomson
Senate
Watson
Ague
Harris
Europe
Gillett
Iatira
Georgia
Symes
South Carolina
Sisson
Mississippi
Smithwick
Florida
House
Larsen
Vincent
Park
God Bell
Famaily
Waashington, Sur
Man knocked speechless by large iron bar
Philly Bemeder, 10 point wheel, was taken to St Vincent's hospital last night with severe lacerations after a man wielded an iron bar. Antena Tetrowitch was arrested on a charge of assault by Special Policeman Connell. Demeter could not talk due to injuries. Tetrowiteh refused to speak. Held in default of $100 bonds.
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Philly Bemeder
St. Vincent's Hospital
Connell
A. B. Margully
Demeter
Tetrowiten
Archibald M'Neil Jr Candidate for Congress Nomination
Lawrence J. Gill, chairman of the Democratic Congressional Committee, called for a convention to nominate a candidate for Congress in the Fourth district. It will be held in Strasfield at 3 o'clock on October 4. Archibald M'Neil Jr. of this city and Mary T. Platt of Trumbull are the leading contenders for the nomination.
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Lawrence J. Gill
Strasfield
Archixbald MoNel
Marry. T. Platt
Trumbull
A. Heahs
Rules Authority Ends Outside Three Mile Line
President Harding and his cabinet curtail prohibition enforcement at sea. Foreign vessels outside the three mile limit may be seized for contraband liquor, but American ships unloading cargo at sea could be searched. Cabinet officials frame new regulations for customs and prohibition service to align with international norms.
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Washington
Associated Press
Harding
Tiana
T Wis
Fadertl
Morton
Raston
Stroonor
Grace
Toby
Supreme Court
Seizu
Brnomile Umit
High Administration
United States
Cabinet
Customs Service
Prohibition Bureau
Treasury
Cuse
Prohibition
Haines
Sheeng
Woman Missing Since Saturday Found In Hospital
Fairfield officials report Mrs Mirabeth Kopage of 184 Black Rock Turnpike was found in Bridgeport Hospital after being missing since Saturday. Sheriff Elwood said she arrived by unknown means and is being treated for a possible skull fracture in serious condition. Husband John Kopage was intoxicated at the scene and claimed she had gone away with no known destination.
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Fairvilld
Mirabeth Kopase
John Kopage
Black Rock
Andra Mather
Brideeport
Wiwood
Waara
Elwood
Kopusohama
Sherif Elwood
Kopagea
Hopose
Sherif Epgood
Fairfield
Bridgeport Hospital
Dail Sustains Oath Of Allegiance to King
Dublin sept 20 the dail rejected an amendment to the new Irish constitution that would delete the oath to the king vote 3 to 1 kevin o higgins said the amendment amounted to a proclamation for a republic while the government needed the treaty which has the people mandate he argued the reference to the king could not be omitted if Ireland is to stand by the treaty and ties
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Dail
Dublin
Kevin O'Higgins
Home Affairs
Ireland
Blackmail Theory Emerges In Rector Murder Case
New Brunswick New Jersey September reports a fresh theory in the Rev Edward W Hall and Mrs Eleanor Mills murder inquiry. Investigators seek the fate of $10000 Hall inherited before his death, pondering blackmail, theft, or jealousy as motives. Witnesses place Hall and Henry Stevens in New York for discreet meetings.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Edward W. Hall
Ceig
Eleanor Mills
Hall
Cee
Hin
Tie
Tetsun
China
Henry Stavens
Alall
Hal
Stra
York
Mille
Dil
New York
Kay Mills
Molle Opis
Dramatic closing scenes mark Poulins trial in South Bend
The Tiernan Poulins paternity case ends with Notre Dame student Patrick Doran's testimony shattering their alibi. Mrs Tiernan, denouncing insults hurled at her, leaped from a chair as Attorney Schwarz branded the couple for alleged misconduct and bastardy.
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South Bend
Ind
Tiernan
Eag
Calline
Patrick Charles Doran
Notre Dame Uiversity
Doran
Poulins
Aliguéla Tiernan
Samuel’ Schwars
REC
Schwarz
Mia
Stan
Toh F. Vernan
Notre Dn
Prot
Harry Paulin
Aed
Mryernan
M Tiernan ' Ho
Frelinghuysen Wins Jersey Primary Victory
Early returns show Senator Joseph S. Frelinghuysen leading for renomination against George Record, a Progressive rival. Governor candidate William N. Hunyon runs unopposed in Plainfield, with Judge George S. Silzer also unopposed for the Democratic nomination. the political race reflects Wet stance debates.
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Edwar Democray
Christians in Constantinople Await Kemal Reply
In Constantinople Christians await Kemal's word on peace as rumors swirl. Hamid Bey notes Allied note response expected tomorrow. Angora government aims to dethrone the Sultan, whose power remains limited to the city under Allied occupation.
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Constantinople
Mustapha Kemal
Hamid Bey
Kemal
Angora
Sheikul Islam
United States backs straits peace aims in Near East talks
Secretary Hughes said American sentiment aligns with Allied proposals to protect minorities and keep the Dardanelles and Bosphorus open while preparing a final treaty among Turkey Greece and the Allies. He noted plans to extend the conference but did not commit to US representation. The statement emphasized freedom of straits and minority protection as central to a lasting settlement with the Allies.
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Washington
Associated Press
Hughes
Turkey
Greece
Alice
Anconi
U. S
Dardenette
Sea of Marmorn
Bosphorua
Yurica
London
Janthonsy
Dnghes
Dozen Workmen Escape As Faulty Wall Collapses
Dozen workers fled to open space as a faulty wall at the Locomobile plant collapsed. Ominous crack warnings preceded the fall near the harbor, sparking reports of a boiler blast. Repairs to the damaged section begin by morning while unloading continues.
Athens Under Martial Law as Troops Revolt
Martial law declared in Athens as eight thousand troops in Salonica revolt demanding royal abdication. Sections of the Aegean fleet also rebel, ministry resigns, calls for a neutral cabinet and continued war in Thrace. Island contingents in Mitylene Chios and Crete rebel, aircraft drop pamphlets. News later reports King abdicates in favor of crown prince.
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Selonion
Aegean Islands
Pary
Thrach
Iing
Greece
Chioe
Smyrna
Che Oliavs
Salonica
MM. Gounaris
M. Stralog
Hits
London
Conatunting Hits
Central News
Miners Starving in Tennessee Coal Fields Reported
Knoxville dispatch reports miners in Tennessee and Kentucky starving conditions described as terrible by United Mine Workers district secretary Edward Le Reed. Miners have worked only one day a week since the coal strike, due to car shortages and lack of motive power limiting production.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Amione
Tennessee
Kentucky
United Mine Workers
Harlan
Joldand
Tennessea
Milford Hospital Drive Reaches $82,805 Total
Milford campaign for $50,000 ends with a final meeting at campaign headquarters. Official figures show a grand total of $82,805 in cash raised after two weeks of work and a rally of campaign workers.
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Milford
Milford Hospital
Cme
Caplaina
Cagh
Entrenching Turks Threaten Neutral Zones at Dardanelles
British General Harrington orders Turkish withdrawal from neutral zones around the Dardanelles and issues a 48 hour deadline to Mustapha Kemal Pasha at Smyrna. Turkish forces occupy Kum Kaleb and Eren Keui while British reinforcements arrive. Anxiety grows over Kemalists and Russia’s role as diplomats work toward a conference on the Turkish question.
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Constantinople
Associated Press
Charles Hington
Dardanalles
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Smyrna
Kum Kaleb
Dardanelles
Eren Keui
Chanak and
Bigha
Tandon
London
Associated: Press
Kamaldat
Chanak
Dardaselles
Racalpt
Mustapha Kemal
Kemal
Kenai
Essad Bey
Angora
Russia
Persia
Bulgaria
Hae
Ulttle
Greece
Thrace
Armistica Nea
Mudanin
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