Smith Wins New York Governors Race Drives 1924 Nomination Talk
Al Smith defeats Miller in New York by a huge margin, fueling Democratic hopes for 1924. The election shifts control in Congress with Republicans about to hold 53 Senate seats and Democrats 42, while several incumbents lose and Volstead act debates hinge on beer and wine proposals.
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Turkish Nationalists Press Demands After Constantinople Shift
Ustapha Kemal Pasha and Turkish nationalists threaten more trouble in the Near East as Rafet Pasha takes power in Constantinople after the sultan's ministry resigns. The allied high commission rejects demands to remove foreign troops and limits on warships and foreign stations, maintaining the current occupation.
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Pittsburgh man returns French Croix de Guerre
Christ A. Meletis of Pittsburgh served in France with the 28th division and was wounded six times. He was awarded the French Croix de Guerre and cited for exemplary bravery under fire but returned the cross to President Millerand due to France’s stance against Turkey. He says his France wounds pale beside his anger over France aiding Turkish forces.
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Osage Actor Ray Finnigan Divorce Case Named Corespondent
William Harrison Clem, a wealthy Osage Indian, is named as corespondent in the divorce suit brought by actor Ray Finnigan. The filing identifies Clem as a party in the contested marriage dissolution.
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Irish rebels threaten Dublin amid rising violence and hunger strikes
Irish republicans vow to destroy the Free State government or die in the attempt. They intensify attacks with sniping looting and machine guns on Wellington barracks. Casualties rise as rebels are ousted. Mary Mac Swiney begins hunger strike in Mountjoy prison joined by other prisoners.
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Gas Explosion Devastates Spanier Pa Mine Killing 79
A gas explosion at a Reilly Coal Company mine near Spanier, Pennsylvania, kills 79 workers and injures 32 seriously. State Mine Inspector cites possible negligence in reporting gas pockets or in gas testing methods.
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Jury Delays Plague Herrin Mine Massacre Case
In Marion Illinois tension grows as jurors dodge service delaying the first batch of five defendants. Judge Hartwell considers a defense motion to quash indictments alleging illegal grand jury selection and improper influence.
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