Anglo-French pact stirs political storm in Paris
Paris dispatch notes France wary over naval compromise with Britain though the agreement is dormant. A letter of instructions published in Hearst papers fuels debate about secret understandings and the influence of American power on French policy. Jacques Bainville criticizes US dictation while editors warn of a potential parliamentary attack if tensions rise.
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Arno Dosch-Fleurot
New York
World News Service
Paris
France
England
Hearst
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
London
Germany
Italy
Washington
League of Nations
Jacques Bainville
United States
Cas
America
Coolidge
N. World News Service
New Press Pub
Alimony Granted to Mrs Bessie J Arnold in Divorce Case
Temporary alimony of 2000 per month was awarded to Mrs. Bessie J Arnold of Park Avenue by Supreme Court Justice Callahan while her divorce suit against Ray H Arnold proceeds. The action lists Mrs Margaret Censhaw West as co respondent. Arnolds have three children and properties in Westchester County and Greenwich Connecticut. Arnold claims Washington as his legal residence. Mrs Arnold asserts his net worth at 3.3 million and annual income between 150 thousand and 200 thousand.
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Bessie J. Arnold
Park Avenue
Supreme Court
Callahan
Ray H. Arnold
Washington, D. C
Los Angeles
Arnold
Margaret Censhaw West
Charles Pfitsch
Charles Hahn, Jr
Arnolds
Westchester County
Greenwich
Washington
Arnot
Krank Killed In Auto Crash Near Excelsior
Alfred J. Krank, 62, president of the Krank Manufacturing Co., was killed when his car struck a street car in Excelsior Minnesota. He was thrown through the windshield and crushed under the wheels of the street car.
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Excelsior
Minn
Alfred J. Krank
Krank
Donahev to Campaign Actively for Democratic Tickets
Gov. Vic Donahev will actively support the Democratic national and state tickets, secretary J. A. Meckstroth said. He will at least deliver one radio broadcast speech, with other details not indicated.
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Vic Donahev
J. A. Meckstroth
Concaite
Police Payoffs Dusted in Philadelphia Bootleg Case
Twenty four civilian clothed policemen are jailed on extortion bribery and conspiracy charges after a bootleg operation paid them weekly for protection. Judge Lewis heard the case as captains sergeants detectives and patrolmen faced bond and testimony. grand jury probes continue.
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Philadelphia
Edwin O. Lewis
Charles Cohen
Twentieth
Berks Streets
Monaghan
Harry A. Mackey
Philadelphia Committee of Law Enforcement
Joel D. Kerper
Kerper
Lewis
Morris Clearfield
Cohen
Clearfield
Willebrandt Holds Talks Under Republican Auspices
Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt met at Western headquarters amid questions about free-lancing. Speaker Bureau head Walter Newton said she is under the party's auspices with engagements in Kentucky and Tennessee planned for October. She leaves for Washington tonight after a conference with Herbert Hoover’s Western manager.
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Chicago
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Republican National Committee
Western
Walter Newton
Newton
Willebrandt
Washington
James W. Good
Herbert Hoover
Smith
Death sentence sought for Angelo Petitti in Ranieri case
Chicago officials announced plans to seek the death penalty for Angelo Petitti on forty eight counts of kidnapping for ransom and extortion. Petitti faces trial after a second indictment and an arraignment scheduled for Friday. Police hunt his wife to locate the Ranieri boy’s hiding farm believed to hold clues.
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Chicago
Angelo Petitti
Billy Ranieri
Petitti
Richard Loeb
Nathan Leopold
Bobby Franks
Ranieri
City Council Approves County Sewer Project At North College Hill
The City Council authorized the county to proceed with the North College Hill sewer project, a plan entirely within city limits but draining into a county outlet. The move follows months of discussion and includes drainage adjustments and future city sewer ownership. An ordinance also approved sewering Van Dyke avenue and a public hearing was set for November 7 on zoning changes near Harrison and McKinley avenues.
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Col. Sherrill
City Planning Committee
City Planning Commission
Harrison and
McKinley Avenues
Stanley Matthews
Belvedere
Avondale
Planning Commission
van Dyke Avenue
Linwood Avenue
Nash Avenue
Hamilton County Republicans create Ways and Means Committee
The Hamilton County Republican Central Committee approved a fifteen member Ways and Means Committee to advise the party. Ten members were chosen at the meeting held at the Republican Club, with Fred Schneller empowered to name the remaining five. Members named include Col. William Cooper Procter and Robert A. Taft. Nearly all of the 648 precinct committeemen attended, showing strong support for the new advisory group.
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Hamilton County
Republican Central Committee
Republican Club
East Ninth Street
Fred Schneller
Col
William Cooper Procter
Harry S. Leyman
E. W. Edwards
Bolton S. Armstrong
A. E. Anderson
David Jones
Thomas J. Davis
Walter M. Shohl
Robert A. Taft
Charles A. Hinsch
Republican Advisory Committee
Somnambulent Sleepwalker Guilty of Manslaughter
In Detroit Ches ter Kutzlub was found guilty of manslaughter for shooting his wife last April. The jury recommended mercy and Judge Alfred J. Murphy withheld sentence, sending the case to probation for a report on Kutzlub’s character and home life. The defense argued somnambulism and somnolentia, while the prosecutor urged accountability for the act.
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Detroit
Chester Kutzlub
Alfred J. Murphy
Kutzlub
Ben H. Cole
Michigan
Murphy
Probation Department
Lawrence of Arabia tracks Bolshevists in Punjab disguise
London reports that Lawrence of Arabia, famed for leading the Arab revolt, allegedly hunts Bolshevist agents in Punjab while disguised as a Mohammedan spiritual guide. The claim cites Bombay cables and Lahore rumors, noting he may be in a private air force post until next year.
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Arthur E. Mann
New York World News Service
London
Lawrence of Arabia
Punjab
India
Bombay
Air Ministry
T. E
Lawrence
Lahore
Amritsar
Arabia
Cuts His Initials In Girl's Breast
Marcellus Hawkins 36 a Seneca Indian known as Chief Hawk was held on assault charges after allegedly carving his initials on Margaret Rice 32 dancer and sculptor in her apartment on September 24 and detaining her until the next day. He claims an Indian custom and was to speak on the topic on a local radio station. He faces arraignment in West Side Court tomorrow.
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New York World News Service
New York
Marcellus
Hawkins
Hawk
Fitzgerald
Larsen
Margaret Rice
Rice
Miss Rice
Hawking
West Side Court
Lions Break From Chute At Farm Kill Two Kept Third Captured
Three full grown lions broke from a loading chute at a California lion farm near El Monte. They seriously mauled manager John Roonan and held police and guards at bay for about an hour. Two lions were killed and the remaining one captured.
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EL Monte
Cal
John Roonan
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Exhibition Park
Smith Faces Uphill Font in North Dakota
Democratic presidential nominee Gov. Smith trains through North Dakota en route to Minnesota as followers report a good chance to carry the state though Republicans dominate. The stop schedule includes Bismarck and Fargo with careful campaigning aimed at agricultural Northwest concerns. The itinerary continues toward St. Paul and Milwaukee with further speeches planned.
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Smith
Minneapolis
Twin Cities
Minnesota
North Dakota
Bismarck
Fargo
Gov. Smith
Montana
St. Paul
Milwaukee
West
Hoover
Mendell
Wyoming
Curtis
Fish Handlers Rally Behind Smith in New York
At Fulton Market in New York a banner for Gov. Alfred E. Smith and Robinson was raised by United Seafood Workers. Hundreds cheered the display as Tom Mulvihill, the governor's cousin, watched. The governor recalls his Fish Market days and jokes about his degree being a fish market diploma.
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New York
Fulton Market
Alfred E. Smith
South Street
United Seafood Workers’ Union
Smith and Robinson
Tom Mulvihill
Mulvihill
F. F. Moulton Fish Market
Smith
Gov. Smith
Roosevelt
Wilson
Roosevelt Praises Smith. Predicts Southern Loyalty
President Roosevelt told a Dallas area rally that the South will stay true to its historic principles in November. He praised Alfred E. Smith’s record, criticized Republican opposition, and recalled Smith’s multiple gubernatorial wins. He cited Wilson and shared remarks on Catholic candidacy and national unity.
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Atlanta
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Gov. Smith
Houston
Aaceta
South
Democratic Party
New York State
Heflin
Upshaw
Dr. Straton
Willebrandt
Bituminous Coal Merger Plan Abandoned by West Virginia Group
A proposed $150 million plan to merge about 89 southern West Virginia coal properties failed as enough companies did not join to meet the 30 million annual tonnage threshold. The Pocahontas Fuel Co chair said plans fell short due to cash offers and valuation disputes, leaving Cincinnati sales offices to continue. a larger centralized sales network would have reduced many offices.
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New York
West Virginia
Isaac T. Mann
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Cir
Pocahontas
Cincinnati
Florida to Join Hank of 6 0 P Hoover Heards
Political leaders report Florida plans to join the Hank of 6 0 P Hoover. The piece notes uneven sentiment in the Dakotas and a protest vote feared by farmers. Senator Frazier notes Smith losing votes during a western tour.
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Associated Press
Washington
Northwestern
Wheat Belt
Herbert Hoover
Lynn J. Frazier
North Dakota
Wyoming
Florida
Frazier
Senate
Hoover
South Dakota
Montana
Minnesota
Hank
Smith
West
League of Nations warned on Asia by Earl of Lytton
In Geneva, Sept 26, Earl of Lytton told the League of Nations Assembly that the league is secure in Europe but uncertain in Asia. He criticized unchecked expenditure, urged European Asian cooperation, and noted this year’s budget was 1,700,000 gold francs higher than last year. The council then adjourned after handling diverse inherited matters.
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League of Nations
Europe
Asia
League of Nations Assembly
Earl of Lytton
India
League
Lytton
Council of the League
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