Rebellion by Peace Army Chiefs Triggers Minister Resignations
New York reports a peace army rebellion impacting government ministers as Jack Dempsey prepares to defend the heavyweight title against Jim Deampsey at the Polo Grounds. Ticket sales were projected at 1.3 million dollars, with Tex Rickard predicting a sold out arena. South American diplomats arrived in New York to attend the match.
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New York
Louis Firpo
Polo Grounds
Jack Deampsey
Dempsey
Saratoga Springs
Tex Rickard
Soap Will Exterminate Leprosy, Says Scientist
Chicago report quotes Dr. Arthur W. Stillian of Northwestern University claiming soap is the greatest enemy of leprosy. He argues universal cleanliness and hygiene education could end leprosy as a major scourge.
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Chicago
Arthur W. Stillian
Northwestern University
Police Fail to Close Elks Club
Des Moines reports Chief of Police John Hammond failed to obtain a court order closing the Elks club after the club had already filed an answer on August 7 to last year’s charges. The action sought a year suspension for alleged fault in filing a reply.
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Des Moines
John Hammond
Elks Club
Hammond
Ellis Club
Navy pilot sets 244.15 mph world speed record
Lieutenant J Blow of the United States Navy established a new world speed record of 244.15 miles per hour in a Curtiss racer over a one kilometer course near Mineola Illinois on September 13. The achievement occurred aboard a Navy aircraft, highlighting advancements in transoceanic and air racing technology.
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Mineola
L. IL
Lieut. J. Blow
United States Navy
Curtis
Weather outlook for Chicago next 24 hours
Chicago weather indications show fair conditions in the eastern portion and mostly cloudy skies in the western portion tonight and Friday. Temperatures expected to change little with slight variation.
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Chicago
Weather Summary for Local Observations
The local observations cover the past 24 hours ending 11 a.m. The report notes temperatures across stations, precipitation occurrences, wind directions and speeds, and barometric pressure readings. Data show varied conditions with some stations recording rain and others remaining dry, reflecting a unsettled weather pattern across the area.
Barcelona Coup Proclaimed Amid State of Siege
In Barcelona at 11 15 this morning military officers seized control of the city. Madrid Seville and other garrisons have joined the coup d etat as a communique states the movement serves the king and targets the premier and other government officials.
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Barcelona
Spain
Madrid
Seville
Madrid government reshuffles amid revolt tensions
Foreign Minister Santiago and Minister Osaegil resign. Government appeals to Captain General Premo Averia in Barcelona to join the Loyalist side, but Averia denies. King Alfonso returns to Madrid under guard as cabinet remains in session to quell any revolt.
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Madrid
Santiago
Osaegil
Premo Averia
Barcelona
Alphonso
Des Moines Chief seeks deportation of bootleggers
Des Moines Iowa September 13. Chief of Police John Hammons proposes deporting alien bootleg violators to cut liquor supply. He cites that over ninety percent of violators are aliens not yet naturalized and that nine in ten dealers are aliens. Acting Governor Hammill backs potential test cases statewide.
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Des Moines
John Hammons
United States District Commissioner of Immigration
Hammons
Hammond
John Hammill
Stote
Sail Ships Now Less Than Four Percent of World Tonnage
A historical note reports that sailing ships constitute under 4.5 percent of the globe's total tonnage. It highlights the enduring decline of wind powered vessels in favor of steam and modern hulls, marking a shift in maritime commerce and shipbuilding priorities.
Felton criticizes railroad regulation at Oelwein jubilee
S M Felton president of Chicago Great Western rails denounces proposed regulation reducing railroad valuation by seven billion dollars arguing it would hinder future public welfare. He notes wartime government operation raised costs and postwar private operation required rate increases after 1920 deficits.
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Oelwein
S. M. Felton
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Felton
Brookhart
Iowa
Stock Exchange
Brookhart Sued by Mine Union Leader
John Watt secretary of the local subdistrict of the United Mine Workers union filed a $10,000 suit against Senator Smith W Brookhart of Iowa and booking agent Thomas Brady for Brookharts refusal to speak at the miners celebration Labor Day in Springfield Als.
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Springfield
Als
John Watt
Uniied
Mine Workers Union Today
Smith W. Brookhart
Iowa
Thomas Brady
Enator
Frost Edges Iowa With No Damage Reported
Frost touched Iowa overnight with no damage according to the U S weather bureau. Another frost is forecast for tonight in the northeast portion of the state.
Open Will in Mystery Case in Denver
Detectives opened the will of G. B. Metz a 24 year old Pittsburgh Lamp Brass and Glass salesman who vanished after writing a note about a dangerous mission. Russell B. Cressman of New York named administrator and Metz leaves one third to Margaret Niquist with a $500 limit if she is married.
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Denver
Colo
G. B. Metz
Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glase Company
Pittsburgh
Russell
Cressman
Fifth Avenue
New York
Metz
Margaret Niquist
Riverside Drive
Standard Oil Cuts Gasoline Price In Des Moines
Des Moines reports gasoline selling at 14 1/2 cents per gallon at all stations after a 2 cent reduction ordered for Des Moines. Standard Oil officials said the cut matches moves by independents and aims to benefit the general public, applying to all dealers as available.
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Des Moines
Standard Oil Company
Iowa
Freezing Temperatures Reported in Minnesota and Michigan
Freezing temperatures were reported generally in Minnesota and Michigan last night. Chicago’s temperature dropped from 59 to 47 degrees early this morning. Read the Advertisements.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Michigan
Mercury
Albania defies the Greeks over Tellini murder
A dispatch says Greece asked Albania to arrest alleged assassins of the Italian boundary mission led by General Tellini. Albania says the killers were Greeks, offers to cross the frontier to capture them if needed. Italy will evacuate Corfu after full reparations are secured, as Mussolini reports negotiations and measures to protect Italian rights.
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Rome
Corriers D'Italia
Santi Quaranta
Tellini
Greece
Italy
Corfu
Council of Ministers
Mussolini
Sick Pay Triggers Mass Illness Report in Orizaba
In Orizaba Mexico on Sept 13 the new workmen's compensation law took effect and 1 500 employees were reported on the sick list while only six were ill the day before The few days show a sudden epidemic of sick leave linked to the law's entry into force.
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Orizaba
Mexico
Methodist Conference Names Two Delegates
Ame Iowa September 13 Four delegates remain to be elected Des Moines conference named Dr John L Hillman president of Simpson College Indianola and Rev L P Goodwin pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church Red Oak elected as delegates to the general conference in Springfield Massachusetts next May.
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Ame
Iowa
John L. Hillman
Simpson College
Indianola
L P. Goodwin
Methodist Biscopal
Red Oak
Des Moines
Springfield
Mass
Black Jack Pershing Celebrates 63rd Birthday
Washington on September 13 reports General John Pershing marked his 63rd birthday by continuing work at his desk in three roles acting secretary of war general of the army and chief of staff, maintaining his days amid official duties.
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Washington
John Pershing
Alto Crucero Climate Extremes Report
In Alto Crucero Bolivia water freezes every night while at noonday the sun blisters skin, illustrating extreme diurnal temperature swings and harsh local climate conditions.
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Alto Crucero
Bolivia
Tax Levy Fixed At 38 Mills By Board Supervisors
Union county board of supervisors set a 55 mill levy with 10.19 mills for state general revenue and 1.31 for soldiers bonus, totaling 11.50 state mills. County allocations include general 7, bridge 2, court 2, band 1.5, insane 2, poor 2, school 1, roads 2, drainage 0.5, juvenile 0.5, totaling 25.5 mills. The board awarded coal contract to J. Garber at 6.75 per ton for Lump coal through May 1, 1924. A primary road petition from Lorimer delegation was approved with conditions. Animal tax set male dog 1, female dog 2, poll tax 50 cents for male citizens 21+. Board members listed.
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Union County Board of
County Court House
J. Garter
Lorime
Thayer
Lorimer
Farmers Attack Bond Issue Over Road Vote legality
The Farmers' and Business Men's Association of Marshalltown Iowa files suit to invalidate the 800000 road bond issue election claiming improper notice printed ballots voting by unregistered residents and ineligible state inmates. The petition seeks a new election or hard surfacing of roads and cites 409 signatures.
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Marshalltown
Ila
Aroused Town Blames Klan for Vandalism
Goodell Iowa is rattled as four businesses were daubed with yellow paint in protest after the Ku Klux Klan held mystic rites in a field near Main Street. The town reports a wave of commotion following the event.
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Klan
Goodell
Official Sun Confesses Looting Safe
Sheriff P A Lainson of Pottawatomie county tricked Q Scott Millard into confessing the safe robbery in Cedar County Nebraska office of the county treasurer. Millard 19 son of County Attorney R J Millard Hartington Neb confessed after an imaginary tale of the robbery and door details. Also Edwin W Cahow arrested with Millard made a written confession at Mercy hospital.
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Omaha
P. A. Lainson
Pottawatomie County
Q. Scott Millard
R. J. Millard
Hartington
Neb
Cedar County
Nebraska
Lainson
Millard
Peter Clarence
Omaha City
Edwin W. Cahow
Council Buffs Eary
Mercy Hospital
Italy to Evacuate Corfu Island by Month's End
Paris reports that Italy has agreed to evacuate the island of Corfu before the end of the current month. The pledge came after a late afternoon meeting of inter allied ambassadors.
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Paris
Italy
Corfu
Bank Looted of $10,000 in Notes Bank Looted of $10,000 in Notes
Indianapolis on Sept 13 reports a theft of United States treasury notes from the Indiana National bank. Vice president Edward Moore confirmed the robbery and cited the sum of $40,000 in notes stolen from the bank today.
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Indianapolis
United States Treasury
Edward Moore
Indiana National Bank
Cold Wave Prompts Warm Dress for Fans
New York report notes frost and cold predicted statewide. Bear muffs and overcoats may be worn by the well dressed as the weather forecasts prove correct.
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New York
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