Death of Senator Edwin R Var e Ends Pennsylvania Political Era
Philadelphia report notes the death of State Senator Edwin R Varae at Ambler home at 7 20 AM. He had suffered throat ailment and declined rapidly despite hopeful signs. The passing ends the era of four leading Republican chiefs Knox Panton Crow and Ware who dominated state politics, marking a shift as insurgent reformers and changing leaders rise in Pennsylvania.
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Hales Penrer
William Crow
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Four Killed in Red Uprising in Berlin
Berlin reports a Red uprising ended with four dead and many injured. Police say the demonstration targeted the Nazi government and involved guns and clubs. Authorities claim multiple Communist participants were seized in a broader plot tied to nationwide unrest amid economic strain.
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Five killed in Rock Island vice war probe
In Brunswick New Jersey authorities probe a deadly rock island vice war aftermath. Five men killed in ten days. Investigators name suspects Hugh Peters and others while police pursue leads about wire tampering and a courthouse shooting. Supreme Court Justice Parker to appoint a prosecutor to oversee the inquiry.
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Turks Favor Peace Parley in Europe Paris
Oct 6 turbulence in Near East talks as Turks agree to hold a peace conference in Europe. Allies and Turks favor a conference location in Switzerland or France to settle the Near Eastern question. Previous Turkish stance opposed European sessions.
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Paris
Switzerland
France
Mystery of Chicago Gland Theft Unsolved
Oct 10 report says Representative Thomas J OGeary will push a bill in January to fund a nationwide gland theft investigation. Police and doctors planned office purges to locate the gland thief and protect patients. Reports mention at least two cases and possibly three in Chicago area. One victim, Joseph Wirnwiak, recovering after hospital stay, attacked weeks earlier with a failed operation by an amateur that nearly killed him.
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Thomas J O'Geary
Chicago
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Harry Johnson
Wis
Dortune
Johnson
John
Harding presses early aid plan for Europe
President Harding in a letter to House Republican Leader Mondell defends the wartime tariff policy and urges caution before joining an international economic conference. He stresses the United States must protect its own welfare first and hints at possible European aid. The letter, praising the Sixty-Seventh Congress, signals liberal and conservative strains in the tariff debate.
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Supreme Court to recess from Oct 29 to Nov 13
Washington reports the Supreme Court announced a temporary recess starting Monday October 29 and ending Monday November 13.
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Survivors Land After City of Flanolulu Fire
Survivors of the burning liner City of Flanolulu landed safely as the South Atlantic voyage ended. Officers and crew recall calm leadership by Captain Lester and first mate Lester, aided by Honolulu police and rescue ships West Bar Mstone as passengers described the ordeal and the brave escape from the blazing vessel.
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Tully
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Shipping crippled by longshoremen strike
Philadelphia dispatch reports a waterfront shutdown as more than six thousand Maritime Workers Union members consider an ultimatum to shipowners. Longshoremen demand overtime pay and an eight hour workday, while shippers threaten to cut deals. Police remain on duty but no clashes reported as vessels stay tied up and freight volumes fall.
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Phil Adelphia
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Deloelk
Federal Council of Churches Opposes Klan
The Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America representing 20,000,000 Protestants, denounces the Ku Klux Klan for its masked, hate-driven actions. Rev Samuel McCraw Cavert, general secretary, said the council passed a resolution condemning organizations that incite religious prejudice and racial antipathies. Also mentions the Fields of Jamestown returning home after a weeklong visit with Lawrence Fields and family.
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Ki Klux Klan
Samuel McCraw Cavert
Secrasarlex
Sharp Cutting Curves Menace to Motorists
Road safety concerns rise after two weekend accidents on Findley Lake road at Cutting. Motorists demand added signs and precautions as several occupants suffer injuries. one wagon overturns near cemetery, injuring Lette Emmicks of East Branch.
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East Branch
George Arnold
Friband
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Yardmasters Win 2 Percent Pay Rise Under New Rules
Chicago October 16 Yardmasters nationwide win a 2 percent wage increase as new rules set eight hour workdays. Overtime paid pro rata and two days off monthly. About SAN men on railroads affected as work conditions improve for the first time in railroad history.
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Chicago
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Yardminters Association
Blame Greeks for Disaster at Smyrna
Paris October 16 Greeks blamed for Smyrna catastrophe in a French envoy Franklin Bouillon statement to the United Press. He says Greeks burned Smyrna and 100000 interior houses in Asia Minor, alleging they acted worse than Germans in the late war. Other items note people traveling and visits in conflicting local lines.
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Asia Minor
Christians Flee Thrace as Land Is Given to Turks
Thousands of Christians depart Thrace toward the Halli peninsula under allied supervision. Greek troops withdraw to new lines as Turks advance. Civilians suffer in crowded refugee columns, with scarce supplies and mounting anxiety. British and Russian forces aid refugees as Greek departure completes.
Evangelistic Services Draw Large Crowds at Salvation Army Hall
Large crowds attended revival services led by Colonel Hammond at the Salvation Army Citadel corner Park and Washington streets. The speaker, renowned for world travels, opened the series with the lecture My Trips Around the World, while special music and choir performances accompanied evenings of faith, humor, and contemplation. Admission was twenty five cents, with proceeds aiding the series expenses. services continued through Monday and Tuesday evenings with timely religious messages and lively program.
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Corry Salavell
Army
Liew Petrie
Miss Hazel Morrell Wins Local Guessing Contest
Miss Hazel Morrell of West Pleasant street won a local guessing contest conducted by Harold McCray a Muetler Gon vector representative. Her guess 18678 matched closely to the 15772 lumps of seal in a firepot display window. McCray announced a furnace installation worth 208 dollars to the winner and plans further installations in the area.
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West Pleasant Street
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McCray Thay
McCray Alohar
Legion Has Begun Fight for Bonus in Washington
Fragmentary text shows a wartime era debate over veterans bonuses. It references Legion members, organizers, and a public fight in Washington with mentions of accusations of deception and misrepresentation. The excerpt hints at political struggle and public statements by advocates.
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43 Members of Ku Klux Klan Are Summoned
Report from Cleveland notes 43 people summoned as part of a probe into a Ku Klux Klan initiation near Chagrin Falls. Investigators focus on alleged Klan activity and the role of local car owners who transported participants. Authorities expect further actions as the inquiry widens.
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Here
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United Press
London
Austen Chamberlain
Lloyd George
Bethlehem Reports Two Murders In Five Hours
Two homicides occurred within five hours in Bethlehem. Edgar Maines, 11, was killed during an early shooting in the area between Leithsville and Tyoge, while Ruthcoole, wounded in hospital, suffered serious injuries as a second shooting followed shortly after. Police and constables investigated warrants and identified suspects including Henninger and Yarves Gross, with bystander injuries and ongoing searches.
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Searell
Leithswille
Tyoge
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Frankford
Lairn
Yarves Gross
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Roteook
Ciel
Zinipher
Shortie
Gross
Henninger
Ruthcoole
American Labor Party Debuts in U S Politics
United Press reports the American Labor Party's public bow in New York. The meeting, chaired by Morris Hillquit, frames the party as a single ideological alternative to Democrats and Republicans and sketches a British Labor model. Charles Steinmetz is named as a leading member and potential candidate. Miss Seren Larson travels from here to Erie after visiting relatives.
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New York
American Labor Party
Wile
Oyerry Morris Hilquit
Tillquit
Great Britain
Charles P. Steinssets
New
New York State
Hold Two For Death Of Inderna Co Girl
Pittsburgh dispatch: Artha ark 10 year old Inderna Co girl died at West Penn Hospital from a gunshot wound inflicted in a shooting at her home late last night. James Clark 42 and a man identified as Williamna 21 are being held by Indiana county authorities. The shooter said the incident was accidental and both were arrested after bringing the girl to the hospital.
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Trevina County
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Williamna
Indiana
Philadelphia Death by Own Action Epidemic Report
United Press dispatch from Philadelphia reports police investigate a spate of self inflicted deaths. In the last hours five people including two women and three men were found dead by gunshot or burns. investigators believe all deaths are self inflicted and part of a broader trend.
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Pinchot addresses multiple counties and towns in campaign tour
Pinchot spoke in Chester and Montgomery counties visiting West Chester and towns including Crulsville Phoenixville Pottstown and Narintown. He also spoke in Montourh Columbia and Northumberland counties at Wataontows Milton Dansville and Bloomberg.
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Crulssville
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