Dead and wounded after clash with bandits near Murray Iowa
Osceola Iowa Oct 20 Special to Advertiser two men L J Long and Thomas McLean jailed after a raid near Murray by a posse seeking four bandits who killed Charles Jones and wounded three others. A chase followed toward Grand River and Mt Ayr ending in northern Missouri with bandits at large. Three towns report robberies tied to the same gang and a nationwide hunt is ordered for Watson Rowles and Yav.
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Osceola
Advertiser
L. J. Long
Thomas McLean
Iowa
Murray
Charles Jones
Clarke County
Long
McLean
Des Moines
Oscceola
Columbia
Attica
Charles W Jones
Oscola
New
Osceols
Sheriff West
Miler Eaton
Fulter
Jones
Wee
Kansas City
J. W Fuller
Chas. H. Faten
John Miller
Miller
Fuller
Eaton
Sherif West
West
Fort Om*kha
Uhnois
Sherff West
Grand River
Ayr
Mt. Ayr
Iowa-Missouri Boundary
Missouri
S. A
Missouri Auto
Clay Ool
Whitmer
South Kouxville
Marion County
Melcher
Jes Mo‘nes
Talmage
Sherif
Talage
Watson
Karl J. Rowles
Harri Yav
Ed. West
Aattle
Rowles
Canada
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Weather Outlook for Chicago Friday
Chicago forecast notes fair conditions tonight with rising temperatures on Friday. The extreme west and north central portions are expected to see higher temperatures overnight and into Friday.
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Chicago
Weather observations summary from October period
Local observations recorded by Dr H Stanley over 24 hours ending 7 am show highs ranging from 82 to 68 degrees and lows from 38 to 57 degrees with rainfall amounts of .82 .73 .68 and .63 inches on October 17 to 20. Temperature at 1 pm today was 48 degrees.
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H. “. Stanley
Peoria Slaying Suspect Surrenders in Carlinville Case
Ben Fuller, sought for the murder of William Cane of Carlinville Illinois, surrendered to Peoria County authorities in Peoria Alabama. He claimed innocence and said there was no use being a fugitive. Fuller is held as officers from Macoupin County are en route. A second suspect, William Kerfoot, remains at large.
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Peoria
Ben Fuller
William Cane
Carlinville
Ill
Depuy
Grant Minor
Fuller
Macoupin Couny
William Kerfoot
Miners Convention Sparked by Walker Charge
At the Illinois state convention in Aurora on October 24 President Walker of the Illinois Federation of Labor accused Lewis of steering the United Mine Workers of America with one thousand paid organizers as delegates. He said the plan carried “unfair purpose” for the union.
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Aurora
United Mine Workers of America
Walker
Illinois Federation of Labor
Lewis
Carreid
British Warship Grounds in Canad Near Quebec
A British light cruiser Wis taria ran aground off Red Island and sprang leaks after grounding near the Saguenay River. The government steamer Lord Strathcona will tow her back to port.
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Quebeck
Wistaria
Saguenay
Lord Strathcoan
Red Island
Students Offer to Run Trains During Strike
Agnew T. Dice of the Philadelphia Reading railway said Lehigh University students have signified willingness to help run trains if a strike occurs. He cited a telephone message from a committee authorized to speak for the student body.
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Philadelphia
Agnew T. Dice
Philadelphia Reading Railroad
Lehigh University
Davis to Talk Strike in Ottumwa Oct 29
Ovation for meat cutters union leader Dr Davis arrives in Ottumwa to address John Morrell workers who walked out yesterday. About two hundred men are at the plant today with operations halted. Davis planned to speak to striking employees tonight.
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Ottunwa
Dav's ” Omeha
Amalgamated Association of Meat ‘Cutters
John Morrell Company
Davis
Publicity Funds Approved for U S Shins Advertising Campaign
The Emergency Fleet Corporation approved a provisional $900,000 for a twelve month advertising campaign promoting American passenger lines operating Shipping Board vessels. The move aims to boost publicity for U S shippers and fleet operations.
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U.S. Shins
Washington
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Mad cat attacks 15 year old girl in cemetery
Augusta Virginia report of 15 year old Della Lynn bitten by a mad cat while walking to a store. A neighbor killed the animal after it leaped from shrubbery in a cemetery. The incident prompted medical attention and a hastily delivered response.
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Mad Cat
Gir
Augusta
Della
Lynn
Kendall Names Yanks to Armistice Day Memorial
Governor Kendall appointed John H. Wintrode Winterset Adolph A Nelson Soldier and Arthur J. Yoeth Walnut as Iowa’s three overseas soldiers to represent the state at the National Memorial in Arlington on Armistice Day. All served overseas, were wounded and decorated for heroism.
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Kendall
Yanks
Arlngton Cemetery
N. EB. Kendall
John H. Wintrode
Winterset
Adolph A Nelson
Arthur J. Yoeth
Walnut
Iowa
Herrick Bomb Target Seen as Part of Widely Planned Plot
Cleveland reports state that the Ambasador Herrick home bombing in Paris is part of a mature plot by the Loyal American League to terrorize American officials abroad. Er Noble leads the group asserting plans to strike American representatives and possibly kill ambassadors.
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Cleveland
O. O T
Ambasador Herrick
Paris
Loyal American League
Er. Noble
Mr. Noble
Associated Press
Massachusetts
Pars
Bordeux
Derfsellies
Robbers Loot Hastings Iowa Store In Massive Merchandise Heist
Robbers broke into the Martin Mercantile in Hastings Iowa during Tuesday night and stole nearly all valuable stock valued at about 90500. Authorities suspect a large truck or several vehicles assisted the heist and have yet to identify the culprits. The store has a history of prior robberies but this was the largest haul.
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Hastings
Martin Mercantile
Martin Merenile Company
Engineer to Map Cahokia Mounds
East St. Louis October 20 Clinton Cowen of Cincinnati an engineer joined archaeologist W N Moorehead exploring Cahokia mounds near here. Cowen will survey for an accurate count and a detailed map of their topography and location.
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East St. Louis
Clinton Cowen
Cincinnati
W. N. Moorehead
House committee chief to seek 15 million for soldier hospitals
After talks with treasury officials, Chairman Lanixiey of the House public buildings committee said he would introduce a bill tomorrow to provide a 15 million dollar appropriation for soldier hospitals. The plan aims to improve military medical facilities and support veterans' care nationwide.
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Washington
Oca
Treasury
Lanixiey
House Public ‘Buildings Committee
Tomorroy
Soldier Hospital
Death Ends Life at Charles Tacy Shop
Philadelphia Oct 20 closed on account of death in the family. A sign on the door of Charles Tacy's shop led to an investigation. He was found inside dead, with a revolver nearby.
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Philadelphia
Charles Tacy
Adams Money for Kansas Miners to Be Returned
Pittsburg Kansas Oct 20 Return to the treasury of funds for Kansas miners to fight the industrial court law is urged by Walter Nesbitt Illinois district treasurer in a letter to Thomas Harvey provisional secretary. He says 643 000 of the fund should be returned for deposit in the Illinois treasury.
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Pittsburg
Kas
Finois
Kansas
Walter Nesbitt
Illinois
Thomas Harvey
Kanensa'strict
Robs Toronton Express Leaps From Moving Cars
Moose Jaw Sask October 20 A bandit robs the Dominion Express messenger on the Vancouver to Toronto express between Swift Current and Moose Jaw. He leaped from the moving cars after rifling the 8 some loot. Railway officials are checking up to determine the amount stolen.
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Moose Jaw
Sask
Dominion — Express
Swift Current
Two French Medals for Unknown Yank
Paris reports that France will confer both the Legion of Honor and the Croix de Guerre on an American soldier described only as an unknown Yank. The decision was made in May.
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Paris
France
America
Blinded by Moonshine Sues Man Who Sold It
In Portland Oregon Oct 20 H Thurber sues George Vrotzka for 4000 dollars claiming he bought and drank moonshine liquor from the defendant and went blind.
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Portland
Ore
H.thurber
George Vrotzka
Democratic party eyes Woolley for national chair
The Democratic National Committee faces a power struggle as backers push Robert W. Woolley for national chair. White of Ohio may resign, opening a path for Woolley despite questions about his committee membership. The fight, tied to postwar leadership, has persisted since White's 1919 appointment.
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Jets
White
Woolley
Executive Committee
Nimreheing
Democratic National Committee
Ohio
Thu
Strike cannot be postponed but settled, say leaders
Chicago reports leaders of four brotherhoods hold conference preparatory to talks with the United States Railway Labor Board. There is a strong sense no strike will occur, while discussions on standard move and freight rate reductions proceed. A nationwide labor movement for essential commodities faces government coordination.
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Chicago
Fil
R .O
States Railway Labor Board
Chicaxe
Witchmen's Men of
North
United St Tea Railway Abor
Libor
Gener
Wash Neton
D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Whch
Washine
McKee Bros Hold Large Duroc Jersey Hog Sale
A large crowd gathered at McKee Bros farm four miles southwest of Crewton for their annual Thoroughbred Duroc Jersey hog sale. Buyers from Iowa Illinois Nebraska and Missouri attended while farm journal men called the offerings the best of the season with hogs selling up to 150 dollars and the rivalry hog The Rival bringing 425 dollars to Mr McGee of Melrose Wisconsin.
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McKee Bros
Crewton
Iowa
Illinois
Nebraska
Missouri
McGee
Melrose
Awa
Legion Supports Disarmament Plan on Armistice Day
In Omaha on October 20 the Douglas County American Legion backed disarmament plans without a dissenting vote. The post pledged to cooperate with labor union officials and urged broad support for Armistice Day actions.
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Omaha
Douglas County
St. American Legion
The
Post
Old Fellows Pick State Officers
Springfield Ill Oct 20 George Inner of Strestor deflected deity grand warden of Filinos at the old Fellows grand lodge here today had Sikes Springfield was named er and secretary and M P Berry Ithage grand treasurer
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Springfield, I
George Inner
Strestor
Filinos
D Fellows Grand Lodge
Sikes
Springfield
M. P. Berry
Ithage
General Pershing Decorated by Paris City
Oct 20 Paris records Gen Pershing’s decoration by the city in a ceremony marking his visit. Local officials and residents attended as the general received honors highlighting Franco American friendship.
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Pershing Parie
Ie City of
Paris
CIA
Missing Civil War Gun Caissons Sought in Pittsburgh
Police locate eight of three missing Civil War gun caissons believed to be worth $2 000 each. The force fields a search for the remaining three caissons said to be in cemeteries, with officials continuing the hunt.
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Pittsburgh
U.S A
Trial of Rev Stephenson Over Priest Shooting
Birmingham on October 20 witnesses in the second degree murder case of Rev Stephenson over the August 11 shooting of Father James Coyle. Pedro Gusman, who tied Stephenson to the case by marrying Coyle to Stephenson’s daughter, testified as the dramatic witness. The witness left the room after a dispute, as Stephenson described the events leading to the priest’s attack and shooting.
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Birmingham
Ala
Stevenson
Jas. Coyle
Catholi Vest
Pedro Gueman
Coyle
Father Coyle
Stephenon
Stephenson
Alabama
O Ne
Coy’e
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