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Secretary Hughes, after thirty five years, noted for tobacco policy, acknowledges a Cuban box. McAdoo cancels addresses in Dodge City Syracuse and Denver due to illness. Dr Lyman Abbott, New York editor and author, dies. Gifford wins Republican nomination in New Bedford for the unexpired term. Roosevelt stamp to Mrs. Roosevelt. National Woman's Party plans an Armistice Day conference and draft of a woman’s charter. Supreme Court Justice Day resigns effective November 14. Sawyer praised as physician and stays. Post Office seeks 1,000,000 pounds of jute twine, enough to circle the earth thirteen times. Cleveland mayor urges noon cease-work for Roosevelt’s birthday. North Carolina plans steamship operation. train wreck attempt near Springfield, Missouri. Detroit Congregationalists urge union of major denominations. Hapsburg property sale near completion in Vienna. Japan and Vladivostok looting accusations. Belgian soldiers attacked near Mors. Halide Edib Hanoum plans to leave Constantinople. Illinois Federation of Labor backs wine and beer sales. eight hour day debated. American interests in Mesopotamia to be jointly represented. News from Volga relief efforts excites. Pan-American disarmament talks planned in Washington. Work period study finds 12-hour day unnecessary for profit.
Domestic Art of English Gold Coin Found on Somerset Farm
United States reports a gold coin hoard found on a Somerset Kentucky farm owned by Dave Jones. The coins, valued at about 45,000 dollars, will be held for a year by state officials and the Northwestern Association of Rhettiffs and Patice in Seattle. Additional notes touch on political unrest, international diplomacy, and legal actions, including fraud and court cases, with references to figures like Lord Tennyson, Mustafa Kemal Pasha, and Col. Gilbert A. Youngborg.
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Gilbert A. Youngborg
United States
Provida
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360000 Miles of Roads Plan From Harding Letter
Washington reports plan to build 180000 miles of federal highway and matching state and local roads over fifteen years. President Harding’s letter lauds national system, urging efficient finance and technical planning. Officials estimate federal share at 8 million dollars across the period, about 1,000 dollars per mile for the total system.
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Washington
Harding
Highway Education Board
Legion Adjutant Hails Five State Legion Progress
Lemuel Bolles reports through Indianapolis to five states that the American Legion has improved deliberations and leadership, with clearer subjects, confident committees, and smoother machinery. He notes uniform citizen types, enthusiasm for education and veteran care, and factional fights ironed out. California and Colorado show hospital and soldier colony efforts. Minnesota and Washington emphasize independent, vigorous Legion work and better state reclamation projects. Kansas highlighted for boys at industrial school guardian role.
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Minnesota
Washington
California
Colorado
Kanang
American Legion
Lemuel Bolles
Teg
Legion
Kangae
Kansas Department
Minnesota Legion
Colorado Legion
Colorado Legion Department
Harding opposes further army size cuts in new budget
Washington on October 27 President Harding signaled no fresh reductions in the army. He told Secretary Weeks the army is 480,000? small age should be contemplated unless world military conditions change substantially. Congress may push to 100,000 men or more.
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Washington
Harding
Woman Weds Her Grandson in Calais Marriage Shock
Calais BMe reports George Eye of nis, betrothed to his own grandmother in a marriage ceremony staged by a Canadian clergyman. The bride and groom faced the marital pact as the clergyman seized the marriage certificate after discovering their relationship. The bride revealed she was sixty three at the time, while he was eighteen, though she earlier claimed forty three.
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Calais
Bme
George Eye Ofnis
Svdogene
Law Stands By Irish Treaty In Unionist Manifesto
London October 27 The Unionist Party pledges to uphold the Anglo Irish treaty in letter and spirit and to cooperate with the new Irish government if returned to power. The declaration appears in a manifesto issued by Andrew Honor Law. Reds Enter Vladivostok in Far East Soviet advance. Japanese unit departs.
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London
Taska
Andrew Honor Law
Greek Prince Arrested in Corfu Over Army Order Refusal
Athens reports Prince Andraiy brother of former King Constantine I was arrested at Corfu. He is charged with refusing to execute an order while leading an army, accused of contributing to Greece's defeat. The incident underscores continuing turmoil in the royal era following Constantine’s reign.
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Athens
Revoluionists
Constantine
Andraiy
Constantine I
Corfu
Both Served Their Country In War Time Couple Reunites
Akin and his wife left Indianapolis to enlist together after the news of the war. He joined the Navy and was assigned to the Office of Naval Intelligence before transferring to the Bureau of Navigation. She served full time and now works as a housekeeper while active in the American Legion auxiliary.
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Paul Akin
Akin
Navy Department
Washington
Office of Naval Intelligence
Bureau of Navigation
Woman's Auxilary
The
American Legion
Diamond Dyes Promises Safe At Home Dyeing For All
An old advertisement touts "Diamond Dyes" with claims to dye sweaters skirts and coats without spotting running or fading. It urges buying only Diamond Dyes and promises easy, guaranteed results plus guidance for wool and silk. Also promotes Cuticura products for clear skin and routine bath uses with a 25 cent price.
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