Mother Gains Support in Struggle to Save Pearson from Gallows
Denver women lead anti capital punishment efforts to save Clyde B Pearson slayer of Sheriff Frank Roach. Judge grants defense transcript funds. a new trial or clemency appeal possible. Pearson's mother rallies supporters and cites alleged trial errors and denied evidence.
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Clyds B. Pearson
Frank Roach
Neil F. Graham
Fort Collins
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Thomas Bradshaw
Colorado Pardons Board
Col. Bulger
Colorado
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Board of Pardons
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Missouri
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Arkansas
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City to refund bonds cutting interest to four percent
The city commission will meet at 1 30 PM to finalize a plan refunding 100000 dollars in bonds. Earlier refunds reduced rates from 5 to 4 percent and the current issue aims at lowering the rate to 4 percent. Of the 100000 dollars, 45000 funds water works extension and 15000 sewerage. The move stems from a surplus and may lead to further savings with new farm banks. Other reports show September fines 1415 dollars and license receipts 764.10 dollars, plus 269.46 in permit fees. Fire calls set a quarterly record with 71 fires, 28 from Union Pacific locomotive sparks, endangering property valued at 435 762 with insurance 180 975 and estimated loss 286.
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Martin
Phelan
Embery
Gilafeke
Taylor
Union Pacific
Federal Judge Bares Big Chicago Syndicate for Gambling Purposes
Chicago authorities exposed a gambling ring linked to a baseball pool. Witnesses testified that racing results were telephoned to cigar stores and saloons with bets placed daily. The system allegedly reached elites, with bets peaking at forty thousand dollars daily and plans for World Series wagering.
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Chicago
General strike call nets limited turnout in New York
A city wide strike appeal yielded only 408 responses from union members as labor leaders debated aid for subway elevated and street car workers on strike in Manhattan and the Bronx. Police reported 405 responders from the district, while over a hundred thousand United Hebrew Trailer assembly members returned after a three day holiday.
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New York
Wvas
Manhattan
Bronx
Weatchester County
United Hebrew Trailer Assembly
Colorado Batteries to Camp at Deming on Border Test
At military headquarters it was announced that Battery B of Denver and Battery C of Colorado Springs would go into camp at Deming New Mexico upon arrival at the border as part of the Colorado national guard test.
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Colorado
Deming
New Mexico
EL Paso
Tex
Denver
Colorado Springs
N. M
Nephew of Former Nicaraguan Chief Kills Four in Fight
In Managua on October 2 a clash over G. Chamorro’s election turned deadly as Salvador Zeokla, nephew of former President Zelaya, attacked conservatives killing four and wounding himself. Chamorro leads the conservative faction and Dr. Julián Tevns, the candidate, withdrew from the race amid disputed recognition.
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Managua
Nicaraugua
Chamorro
Salvador Zeokla
Zokla
Chamorroe
Julian Tevns
Washington
Zelaya
Turkiye Massacre Reported Amid Greek Peril in Asia Minor
Rome reports Greece near declaration as allied aid prompts warnings of wholesale killings of Greeks in Smyrna and surrounding areas. Turkish commander in Armenia issues a proclamation protesting allied ammunition shortages.
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Rome
Greece
Asia Minor
Smyrna
Armenia
Thport
Protest over Mexican tax on mine properties fuels delegation
A fifty smelting company committee protested to the Mexico America peace commission in Atlantic City against confiscatory decrees and urged a return to the old system. William Loeb Jr led the American Smelting and Refining Company delegation claiming export duties rose sharply since 1912 and investment by the firms totaled 215 million dollars. In Chicago detectives under State's Attorney Hoyne seized the Sportamen's Club of America records, former mayor William Hale Thompson having led it.
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Atlantic City
N. J
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Mexico
Mexico-American Peace Commission
William Loeb, Jr
American Smelting and Refining Company
Chicago
Hoyne
Sportamen’s Club of America
William Hele Thompwer
Nation's Future at Stake Henry Ford Plea for Wilson
Henry Ford issues a public plea linking national fate to Wilson as a political spotlight grows. The piece notes a milk shortage crisis in New York and Ford’s call amid broader economic strain.
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Henry Ford
Wilson
Braggs City Marshal Starr and Dart Daceler Die in Oklahoma City Shootout
City Marshal Starr of Braggs Ohio and Dart Daceler were killed in a revolver duel last night in Oklahoma City. Policeman John Marlow was seriously wounded while witnesses say Daceler caused a disturbance and Starr and Marlow tried to quiet him.
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Starr
Braggs
Ohio
Dart Daceler
John Marlow
Witneewes Euld Daseler
Marlow
Fire destroys stockyards in Cleveland roils city
In Cleveland on Oct 2 a blaze devastated stockyards killing stock and two acres of hay and large feed stocks. Fire swept through the yards releasing hundreds of cattle into the city as President George Murphy suspects arson.
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Cleveland
George Murphy
Ford backs Wilson as Independents swing to support
Henry Ford, after lunch with Wilson at Shadow Lawn, issues a signed statement saying Wilson has won independent support and will upset party lines in November. He notes independents joining the real progressives and predicts a historic party realignment as he plans to vote for Wilson.
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New York
Henry Ford
Par Wilson
Shadow Lawn
Wilson
Americana
Weatherwatch: unsettled south Tuesday then cooler north
A weather desk note describes rain and colder conditions in the southern areas on Tuesday with unsettled conditions. The northern region is expected to see a lull or weakening of the system past midweek with cooler air moving in.
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Wyoming
Malu
Suuw
Costigan backs Wilson and Democrats in Colorado
Edward P. Costigan a former Republican and four term Progressive gubernatorial candidate in Colorado issues a statement urging progressives to support Woodrow Wilson. He argues the Democratic party with Wilson has adopted many progressive aims, aligning with past reform efforts and party leadership in Colorado.
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Denver
Edward P. Costigan
Progressive Party
Colorado
Lts
Provident Wilson
Coethean
Democratic Party
Woodrow Willow
Senator Clarke Dies. Funeral Planned Today
Senator James P. Clarke, president pro tempore of the Senate, died at his home in Little Rock after a Sunday death. Born in Yarou ity, Mississippi, on August 13, 1851, he married Sallie Moore in Holema on November 1834. He leaves a son and two daughters. Funeral services are set for Tuesday afternoon at the raid once in Little Rock, followed by interment in a local cemetery.
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Get
United States
James P. Clarke
Clarke
Yarouity
Miss
Lie
Holema
Ailes Sallie Moore Lie
Sweden Accused of Favoring Germany in Naval Rules
Entente powers charge Swedish neutrality favors Germany as belligerent ships reach Swedish waters near three miles from coast. Sweden mines the Grond channel prompting allied protest while German ships sail near Kalmar strait. Greek cabinet resignation reported as entente delays recognizing Kalogeropoulos government. In France British advances at Eaucourt l Abbaye drive German lines with tanks aiding.
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Sweden
Stockholm
Esme Howard
Fntense
Battic
Cogrund
Alline
Kalmar Strait
Runmientana
Danube
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Rustiink
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Rube Ra’e
Rinvk Sea
Dobrudia
Bucharest
Galicia
Lemberg
England
Athena
Kalogeropoulos
Entente
Greece
Democrats See Good Chance to Carry Oregon
Special to the State Leader from Salem Oregon October 2 a straw vote in Albany showed 64 for Wilson and six for Hughes. Democrats claim a strong female vote could carry Oregon for Hughes or electors, while Republicans note women’s turnout is limited. The piece discusses Oregon’s political mood, women voters, and party prospects with references to Wilson, Hughes, Roosevelt and local figures.
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Salem
Ore
Albany
Union
Wieson
Hughes
Wilcot
Pom Vetala
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