Prohibition Men Probing Whisky Ring Across Cities
Washington reports an expanding probe into a vast whisky ring, with investigations in many U S cities and possible foreign links in Canada and Mexico. Officials cite alleged involvement by congress members and Washington officials while noting liquor shipments from Canada and high priced whisky in New York. No link found yet to former California Prohibition Commissioner Mrs Gladys Warburton.
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Washington
Chicago
United States
Ring
Kramer
Congress
Ausumé
Canada
Mexico
Upper
New York State
New York City
New York
Bia Iket
Internal Revenue Department
Gladys W. Warburton
Prohibition
California
Warburton
Labor unrest on decrease in New York factories
New York officials report a drop in labor unrest and factory turnover after years of high movement. Tables from the Merchants Association show large turnover earlier in 42 manufacturing sites, especially among unskilled workers, but the report notes a general recent decline toward normal conditions.
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New York
Merchants Association of New York
Association
Von Scheer’s Wife Killed in German Hotel Attack
In Wiemar a hotel killing left Admiral Von Scheer’s wife dead and his 18 year old daughter wounded. A masked gunman also killed himself after the shooting as the admiral slept nearby. Reinhardt von Scheer, a notable naval figure, served as Second Admiral and advised the German peace delegation.
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Wiemar
Germany
Admiral von Scheer
Reinhardt von Scheer
Pohl
Vergulties
Many Sail for America from Constantinople
One thousand Greek Armenian and Jewish emigrants sailed from Constantinople on the Turkish ship Gui Djemal the first steamer since the war to depart for an American port. They left without comment from the French authorities and many did not hold American passports.
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Constantinople
Ameri
Gui Djemal
Russians and Poles Sign Preliminary Peace Pact
Riga reports Polish and Russian Soviet peace delegates signed a 17 article preliminary peace treaty with two annexes. The accord sets deadlines for ratification by Oct 29 and Nov 1 for exchange of ratifications, with armistice to end within 144 hours after signing. Boundary lines and Ukraine independence noted. Polish monetary claims to be addressed in peace talks.
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Riga
Libat
Hmit
Libau
Poland
Wnt
Russia
Ukraine
Dyrtssa
Dyinsi
Dyinsk
Baranoviteht
Royno
Fenches
Dniester
Kamenetz-Podolsk
U. S. Warships To Black Sea In Alarm Over Armenia
The United States expresses alarm at Armenian invasion by Soviet and Turkish forces. A flotilla led by the cruiser St. Louis and three destroyers heads to Constantinople to reinforce Overton Fox and Humphreys patrolling between Batum and Trebizond, with Batum guarding Baku oil fields in mind.
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Washington
United States
Armenia
Trebizond
Batum
St. Louis
Constantinople
Overton
Fox
Humphreys
Baku
Bank Robberies Hit Two Colorado Banks in Deer Trail
Deer Trail Colorado October 18 robbers entered the Deer Trail State Bank and the First National Bank at night blowing safes and stealing cash and securities. Officials estimate losses as high as 76000 dollars.
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Deer Trail
Colo
Fire destroys 100 homes in Pine Bluff blaze
A large fire in Pine Bluff Arkansas destroyed over 100 houses, most occupied by Black residents, with flames spreading from the negra section into the white area before being brought under control. About 500 people were left homeless.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Negra
Raids Kill Officers Amid Irish Crisis Across Cork Mayo and Ulster
Dublin reports two constables killed and several wounded during military raids in Drumcondra and Mayo. In Cork a gun attack on a military lorry killed the driver and wounded three soldiers, as authorities clash with armed groups believed connected to Sinn Fein. Ulster tensions rise with news a relative of the late RIC commissioner Smyth may be among the dead.
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Cork
Mallow
Bullinderry
Kenny
Crawford
Rosscommon
Bullakhadereen
Ireland
Dublin
Drumconden
Dlysian
Carroflan
All-Hallowen College
Carrollans
Ald
Major Smyth
Commissioner Smyth
Royal Irish Constabulary
Ulster
Belfast
Smyth
Battle for Cork Barracks in Ireland
A force of about 50 armed republicans attacked the Cork barracks at Dunmanway while 28 black and tans and three police members defended. The clash lasted about an hour, the attackers were driven off, one constable was wounded, and casualties among the attackers are unknown. Reinforcements were sent after the assault, but the assailants had left by the time they arrived.
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Cork
Treland
Dunmanway
County Cork
Polre
Fire at St Louis Car Plant Causes Massive Loss
Fire swept the St Louis Car company plant on October 18, believed caused by crossed lightning wires in the northern end of the yard. Police and fire officials estimate losses near 600000, with three principal single story buildings and much material lost, two buildings badly damaged and two saved.
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St. Louis
Willing
St.Louis Car Company
Cra
Anl
Wrecking in Dublin as British troops clash with crowd
Dublin residents report fighting and property damage after British soldiers from the royal barracks opened fire. Crowds hurled stones and bricks as shops and homes were wrecked, cars halted, and security forces battled along the quay near O'Connell Bridge and the royal barracks.
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Dublin
Royal
O'Connell Bridge
Royal Barracks
Unskilled Labor Shortage Cited In Immigrant Trends
Washington reports that skilled and professional ranks grew with immigration during 1920, while unskilled labor faced shortages. Large numbers of common laborers left or were kept out, creating an estimated deficit of around 8 million in the sector and about 178,000 lost positions over three years.
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Washington
Ying
Wis
America
Americas Tax Bill for 1920 Hits 5.41 Billion Dollars
Washington report shows the tax year ending June 30 total federal revenue at 5.41 billion, up about 1.5 billion from the prior year. Income and profits taxes provided roughly three fourths of receipts, with miscellaneous levies adding over 1.45 billion, driven by increases across all sources.
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Washington
America
Federal Treasury
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Diamonds Stolen Worth 220000 In Cleveland Incident
Two men attacked Max Lowenthal in Buffalo after following him from Cleveland. He was struck with revolver butts and robbed of diamonds valued at 220000 while returning home by streetcar. Police received telegrams about the theft and assault, linking to a Rochester firm’s salesman.
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Cleveland
Taxzleab
Buffalo
Max Lowenthal
Rochester
Teporta
Lowenthal
Bank Robbers Hold Up Alameda County Bank in Oakland
Four armed bandits raided the Bank of Alameda County at Alvarado Oakland on October 14 wounding president August H May and escaping with about 50000 dollars. Investigators pursue clues as the city reels from the bank heist.
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Oakland
Cal
Alameda County
Alvarado
August H. May
Two Killed in Quarry Blast Near Hannibal Mo
Two men were killed and another injured in an explosion at the Ating Portland Cement company quarries near Tanco Higgs, about miles south of Hannibal Missouri. The blast occurred on the company property and the victims were workers at the quarry. Emergency crews rushed to the scene and authorities began a preliminary investigation into the cause of the accident.
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Cement Company
Hannibal
Ating Portland Cement Company
Tanco
Higgs
Hannibel
Houston Refuse Price Boom As Agriculture Delegation Pitches Relief
Delegates protested Secretary Houston's stance that the treasury would not back a revival of the war finance corporation while urging banking flexibility. The talks touched on German bonds, market stability, and broader credit policy as the group sought federal relief for exporters and farmers amid demand for revived credit lines.
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Washington
Treasury
War Finance Corporation
Houston
Smith
South Carolina
Germany
War Finance,corporation
Wilson
Anance Corporation
Federal Reserve Board
Harding
Réserve Board
Plenty of Coal for Winter Prepared to Meet Demand
Washington on October 12 John Callahan traffic manager of the National Coal Association said the nation will have adequate lituminous coal this winter The association plans to produce 12 000 000 tons per week An emergency supply of 2 200 carloads has been arranged for the Middle Western states for immediate requirements
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Washington
John Callahan
National Coal Association
Middle Western
Cal- Inban
King Alexander Ill From Monkey Bite In Greece
Athens Greece Oct 11 Ailing King Alexander of Greece suffering since a monkey bite while rescuing his dog during a fight with the animal endured a bad night with two fevers and intestinal complications and jaundice are reported officials said the illness worsened overnight
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Athens
Greece
Alexander
Unclear fragmentary notice from Carrollton ad page
Fragmentary classified style notice mentions LiuLIAN THARP at 824 6th Street Carrollton Kentucky and a vague inquiry about symptoms and medical advice from Pinkham Something Company in Massachusetts. The legibility is poor and no clear event is described.
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Liulian Tharp
St. Carrollton, Ky
Automobile Luge Promises Easy Mud Rescue For Autos
An advertise promising a practical device to extract cars and trucks from mud, mire, or bad roads appears in a World Over Sales ad. It claims quick, proactive relief for drivers repeatedly stuck on roads. The sample text is a fragmented firm listing with addresses in New York and Chicago.
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Pitth
New York
Chicago
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