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Newspaper

Brook Reporter

Location

Brook, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1920

Page

6

Leaders Predict Victory At Poll In National Election

New York reports on the U S presidential race as voters head to the polls. Democrats claim Cox and Roosevelt will win while Republicans expect Harding to secure at least 868 electoral votes. Attention centers on Ohio and Nevada and the impact of the first women voters on outcomes. The piece also covers congressional contests as Democrats seek a majority and Republicans fight to retain control.

New York United States Cox Rosevelt George White Will H. Hayes Republcan Harding Humber Ohio Nevada Arizona Kentucky Maryland New Mexico North Carolina Oklahoma Buckeye Socialist Party Eugene V. Debs Wilson Hayes TiWen Dom Congress Washington House of Representatives Senate House

Cocoa Prices Fall In Wholesale Market

Montreal reports cocoa and chocolate wholesale prices sliding four to seven cents per pound as markets follow the broader decline in tea and coffee. Local manufacturers gauge impact on supply chains and consumer costs amid the downward trend.

Montreal Cocon Mae Tfact Jheie

Esperanto isChamp Wins Silver Trophy at Royal Canadian Yacht Club

The Yankee schooner Esperanto won the $4,000 silver trophy in the Walsh cup race at Halifax Nova Scotia beating Canadian rival Delawanna by seven lengths after a thrilling final leg. Captain Marty Welsh steered Esperanto to victory as Delawanna led early, with wind conditions fluctuating to favor the American boat. Official times recorded show Esperanto finishing well ahead finalizing the close contest and earning top honors for North Atlantic champions.

Malifax N.S Uutitmes Rackerel Chiser Delawanna Marty” Welsh Mitety Hardy Stanmwen North Atlantic Delawnuan Esperanto Tne Esperansto Delawa Esperanu Detuwenna

Rioters murder Oux Talat police rioters murder Oux Talat

Rioting near the revolution stage in Ireland triggers widespread attacks on police and auxiliaries. Irish officials report six police killed and ten wounded in a violent weekend with reprisals, ambushes, and shelling across Thurles Dungannon and Kerry.

Oux Talat Srition Thurles Dungannon London Ireland Ulsh Welles Kilther Kent Granard Kreaty Royal Irish Constabulacy Mallatuere James Donalidson Wis Churel Dernamoyue Wis Woulde Killibergs

Crowd clashes on pier as Cretic raid nets liquor and drugs

Customs officers on Boston harbor duty boarded the White Star liner Cretic at Commonwealth Pier on November 2. Crewmembers resisted with crowbars and knives before marines and coast guard sailors helped overpower them. About 400 bottles of cognac were found in the engine room, with 600 more removed on Sunday, and hidden drugs were uncovered in garlic glue.

Boston Pier Boston White Star Navy Yard Coast Guard Wham

Wilson Admirers Parade Silent Demonstration in D.C.

In Washington on November 2 thousands of Wilson supporters gathered without music or cheers. They marched from Democratic headquarters along Pennsyvlania Avenue, circled the White House, and remained silent as President Wilson watched from a window. Most participants were women carrying League of Nations banners. Mrs. Mary Wright Johnson led the district’s women’s committee.

Washington Democratic Pennsylvanian Avenue Treasury White House Wilson Tautdew

Ku-Klux to invade North from Imperial Palace letter

New York reports a Ku Klux Klan branch to be organized in New York City as part of a wider southern network. A letter from the Imperial Palace of the Invisible Empire at Atlanta, signed by Edward Young Clarke, outlines stringent membership questions on birthplace, education, religion, and vows of white supremacy in politics.

New York New York City

Literary prize to car man headlines Nobel confusion

Chicago reportage recalls a former street car conductor who won the Nobel Prize in Literature amid flawed fame. Critics now hail him as a living giant, while memories describe him as a thin, blonde youth with a steady, hungry gaze. His works have been translated into many languages, with volumes totaling 65 million pages.

Chicago Hn Inet Seandinnyin Hes Knut Inmsun Oldtiurera

Big Lock Contract Aims to Open Waterway System Soon

Chicago November 2 In a bold plan to complete the great waterway system from Chicago to New Orleans via the drainage canal and the Mississippi, contracts were awarded for the Marseille lock of the Mivals waterway to Green and Sing company for 1 873 115. This project promises 63 miles of navigable waterway opening by early next year, marking a key step in the continental drainage and transport network.

Chicago New Orleans Missiaaipp Marseilles Green & Sing Company

Radium Treatment Mishap At Faxton Hospital

SICK WOMAN LOSES RADIUM Utica New York November 2 workers began to search for scattered radium worth about 513 000 dropped by a woman patient at Faxton hospital. The device was used on her breast to treat cancer and was removed by the patient after it irritated her.

Utica Faxton Hospital Yiernly

Despondent wife and child drown in lake tragedy

Laura Fors, wife of Patrolman Ance Fuss, despondent over prolonged illness, took her five year old daughter Laverne to the lake and both bodies were recovered on the shore near Gustave An Vergon’s fishing hut at the foot of Wie ona street.

Chicago Laura Fors Garrity Laverne Gustave An- Vergon

Reassurances to Japanese Ambassador Prompt California Law Note

Washington says the State department assured the Japanese ambassador that any California anti Japanese bill must conform to existing laws and the national instinct of justice. The statement emphasizes nationwide acceptance only for measures aligned with legal provisions and justice.

Washington State Department California

Mexico settles claim with Britain over 1914 Juarez killing

Great Britain and Mexico reach a settlement totaling 10,001 cash to Mrs. Benton in a case arising from the February 17, 1914 killing of William Benton near Juarez. Washington reports the accord settles the elain against Mexico.

Benton Washington Theelain Mexico William Juarez Bent

Storm Hits Dakota Towns Storm disrupts Sioux City telegraph links

Storms across the Dakota towns sever telegraph and telephone lines, cutting communication to numerous points. A cold northwest wind accompanied the first heavy fall of the season, starting Saturday night and impacting travel and local news dispatches.

Sioux City South Dakota

Consul at Montreal Resigns Citing Ill Health

Washington reports United States consul at Montreal T L Rogers has resigned due to ill health. Vice Consul Cochrane assumed charge in Montreal pending appointment of a permanent successor.

Washington T. L. Rogers United States Montreal Il Healthy Sid State Department Conant Cochrane Rogers

United States Distance From Black Sea Blockade Offer

State Department says the United States has never taken part in any move against the Soviet government and declined participation in the Black Sea blockade. The note cites renewed trade and embassy channels as reasons against escalating actions and hints at possible protests if blockade aims to isolate Soviet Russia.

State Department U. S Washington Lngund Ata Prairie Wingel United States Site Department Hais Constantinople Bristol Llockade Wran- Bel Min Shio Thallah Italy Auussia Soviet Russia Maly Unites States Doling

$100 000 suit against Burkhaut-SHerrick company

Dayton court hears a $100000 damage suit filed by Chancellor Dayton against the Burkhaut-SHerrick company publisher of the Dayton Journal. The case centers on a statement in the Journal claiming Professor Chancellor lacked responsibility for printed matter regarding Senator Marding and a denial attributed to him.

Dayton, C Burkhaut-Sherrick Company Dayton Journal Wilkanm Chancellor

Prison for booze sellers in Chicago under prohibition law

Charles M. Sommers, owner of the Biretmont hotel and St. dates Grill in the Hotel Majestic, received 30 months in Leavenworth and a $20,000 fine. Wiltine Sommers, manager of the Rirchinot hotel, was sentenced to 90 days in Wheaton county jail and fined $10,000 by Federal Judge Landis for conspiracy to violate prohibition laws and selling liquor.

Chicago Charles M. Sommers Biretmont St. Dates Grill Maijestic Gente Leavenworth Ws Eosin Wiltine Sommers Rirchinot Wheaton Amt Landla

Four Die In Train Wreck Near Creston Town

Four persons lose life in a three-train wreck east of the qupot near Creston Town. Identified victims include Charles Conklin engineer of west-bound No. 1 and Brennan of No. 1. An unidentified tramp rode west-bound No. 1. Maj. Gen. B Mo Law, senior surviving Confederate officer, dies in Bartow Florida after a week’s illness.

Stanton Hurlington Qupot Charles Conklin Greston Lown, Dimer & Anderson Brennan Creston Town Tywall East-Himd Lincoln Neb General Law Bartow Fla B. Mo Law Amy Confederacy

Change of Life relief with Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound

Syracuse woman reports fainting and dizziness during menopause improved after taking Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She praises restored appetite and energy after about twelve bottles, encouraging others to use the remedy. The ad asserts no narcotics and cites herbal extracts as active ingredients.

Syracuse N. J Apella Lydis E. Pinkham Dewine Lafayette Ave N.Y Lydia Pinkham

Turning the Luck in Yorkshire Legend of the Nink Ty Dyer

A fragment from a Yorkshire tale recounts a superstition about turning luck when meeting a ningpie and a mysterious dyer. It notes a belief that such a meeting could affect the Taruites and hint at death, preserving regional folklore charm.

Yorkshire Scotland Ang

The Best Advice For Mothers Elgis Illits

A testimonial from Hins Carns Aint of 314 Dundes Ave praising Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription as a safe tonic for new mothers. The ad claims it strengthens appetite and sleep, aiding recovery after childbirth. It notes the product is alcohol and narcotics free and available from druggists, with a 10 cent trial tablet offer from Dr. Pierces Invalids Hotel in Buffalo, New York.

Elgis Ilits Iny Pierca Hins Carns Dundes Ave

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