Congress reconvenes extra session with broad agenda
Congress reassembled after a recess since August 24 with a full program for the remainder of the extra session. The Senate will take up the tax revision bill and peace treaties with Germany, Austria and Hungary, plus anti beer and debt funding measures. The House resumes under a gentleman’s agreement to stall until October 4.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Germany
Austria
Hungary
House
Harding
Sterling
South Dakota
Senate Finance Committee
Panama Canal
Aluch Senate
Portugal Storm Ravages Lisbon Killing Hundreds
A severe storm swept Lisbon causing widespread deaths and injuries. Heavy rain flooded streets and sewers, collapsing houses and trapping people. Central News reports hundreds killed or hurt.
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London
Lisbon
Portugal
American swimmer halts Channel crossing attempt
Henry Sullivan of Lowell Massachusetts failed to reach the French coast after a TICh attempt across the English Channel from Dover England. He abandoned the effort because of cold water after reaching twelve miles from the city while near the coast and signaling his close friends.
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Dover
Eng
Henry Sullivan
Lowell
Mass
Clothiers Appeal Aid for Pueblo Mood Victims
National Association of Retail Clothiers leads drive to raise a 75000 fund for Pueblo Mood sufferers. President Andrea Burkhardt announces contributions from Pueblo clothiers will be capped at 5000 dollars each through the convention.
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Ohester
N. C
Andreak Burkhardt
National Association of Retail Clothiers
Louis
Pershing Declines Return With Unknown Soldier Body
General Pershing informed correspondents in Paris that he would not return to America with the body of an unknown American. He said his help had no role in selecting a body and no private soldier accompanied him to make a selection. Dispatches in the United States claimed he would bring a private to choose the body. He received a warm reception from the public.
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Vacs Generil Pershing
America
United States
Populsior
Massive Oppau explosion devastates German town Oppau
A major blast at the Oppau chemical plant near Ludwigshafen wrecked Oppau and left a scene of desolation. French medical units aided in rescue as hundreds were killed or injured and smoke and shattered buildings blanketed the area. The factory said the explosion occurred in a reservoir of 200 tons ammonium sulfate, despite precautions.
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Minvesor
Biadische Aniinfabrike Conpaniy
Oppad
Theo Nuumber
Kilhed
Opp
Ludwigshafen
Iitthe
Ner Oppau
Prankfort
Oppau
New Mexico Elects Helm C. Bursum Senator
Helm C. Bursum of Socorro appears the winner in New Mexico's U S Senate race with a plurality exceeding 7 000 from statewide returns. Bursum carried twenty counties with 18 178 votes while Democrat Richard H. Hanna won eleven counties with 5 800 votes, yielding a 7 373 margin.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Helm C. Bursum
Socorro
United States
New Mexico
Bursum
Richard H. Hanna
Vienna Money Changers Mobbed
Violent disorders followed the bourse closing as crowds wrecked money changer shops in Vienna. Suspected profiteers were beaten and police halted all trading at the bourse acting on Socialist prompted action.
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Vienna
Mrs Stokes Wins Separation in New York Supreme Court
In a sensational case, W E D Stokes, capitalist, and his wife Helen Elwood Stokes see the Supreme Court deny his bid for divorce. Justice Edward Ke Bineh grants Mrs Stokes an interlocutory decree of separation and confirms her countersuit. Custody of their child is awarded to Mrs Stokes.
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New York
W. E.D. Stokes
Helen Elwood Stokes
Supreme Court
Edward Ke Bineh
Hail Stones Cause Major Damage in Madison
A severe hailstorm in Madison caused extensive damage across homes and buildings. Windows shattered and roofs damaged, with reports of about 10,000 dollars in property loss including church windows and a vital local structure.
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Madison
Dycea
Serioul
Liquor Smuggler Crew Pleads Guilty in Steamer Case
Two officers and seven crew members of the Greek steamer Klong Alesander pleaded guilty to shoveling liquor and drugs into America. Federal Judge B C Garvin sentenced each officer to one year and one day in the Atlanta penitentiary while crew members received four months in Essex County Jail New Jersey where the government lost a contract to house prisoners.
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New York
America
B.C. Garvin
Atlanta
Exsex County
New Jersey
Hoover Helps Form National Unemployment Conference
President Hoover invites thirty eight men and three women to form a conference on unemployment. Key figures include Secretary Hoover, Victor Diewis, Julius Parties, and Joho J. Lewis. The group aims to design emergency measures to boost business recovery without charity, with plans to dissolve special committees and seek broad cooperation.
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New York
Russell Seee Foundation
Mitaihoh Christihan
Chieaga
Nalott Wonat
Trade Union League
Wirh Tloover
Tias
Itis
Eomc
Hoover
Operators blamed for mine disorders in West Virginia
The system of paying deputies by coal operators in West Virginia fields was cited as the main cause of miners complaints and recent mine disorders. Attorney General England told the Senate investigating committee in Charleston that deputies were employed in Logan county to keep out men seeking to organize unions.
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Washington
West Virginia
Inu
Senate
Charleston
England
Logan County
Arrested on arrival admitted as citizen in New York
William Sayles alias Robert Wilson was arrested after arriving from England and held for return to the Iowa state penitentiary from which he reportedly escaped three years ago for the murder of John G. Thunyan in Council Bluffs. Deported from England for false name registration he was admitted to the United States by a board of inquiry at Mrs Island because he is a citizen.
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New York
William Sayles
Robert Wilson
England
Iowa State Penitentiary
John G. Thunyan
Council Bluffs
Islad Becaause
Six Die as Dovre Railway Opening Wrecks Party
In Christiania Norway six people were killed and many injured when a train carrying guests from Trondhjem to celebrate the new Dovre railway wrecked at midnight. The disaster marred the opening ceremony and prompted a rescue response.
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Christiania
Norway
Dovre
Christhin
Trondhjem
Missing Submarine Found Safe
A report states the American submarine Te2T, en route from Coco Solo to Guntime, sent distress signals. the craft was located safe in a Washington chain area after arrival at Chain.
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Washington
Lafe
Chain
Fananichiv
Cuba
Te2t
Coco Solo
Ravine
Bank cashier locked in vault with cash escape
A bank cashier, J. G. McKinney of the Menlo State Bank near Colby, was locked inside the vault reportedly by an intruder, resulting in $5,000 in cash missing according to a received report.
Twine Acquitted by Puzzled Jury in Minneapolis Trial
A District Court in Minneapolis acquitted Twine and two co defendants on charges of stealing an automobile after a jury, reportedly puzzled by confusing testimony and similarities in appearances among Teo Johnson and Leonid Johnson, failed to convict.
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Minneapolis
Teo
Leonid Johnson
Distriet
Cyclone Damages Zanesville. Two Hurt, Street Cars Idle
A cyclone struck Zanesville causing $100,000 in property damage. Two men were severely injured and street car and electric light services were knocked out. Jerome Kamert narrowly survived when a falling steel struck his automobile, allowing him to jump clear.
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Yanesville
Othe
Ublielty
Jerome Kamert
Officials May Summon Ku Klux Klan Leaders in Washington
Justice Department officials including Attorney General Daugherty and Director Burns plan investigations into the Ku Klux Klan across the country with possible federal and state prosecutions. Senate debate touches on religious liberty amid anti Klan rhetoric and calls for scrutiny of intolerance groups.
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Daugherty
KU Klux Klan
Washington
Department of Justice
Burns
Department’s
Bureau of Investigation
Laugherty
Senate
Watson
Georgia
United States
Lord Baltimore
Stanley
Kentucky
Ohio
Anti- Saloon League
Quirters
Westerville
Olle
Lpo
Judge Spanks Four School Boys in Juvenile Court
Kansas City presiding judge Carterfield oversaw a juvenile court session where four juvenile delinquents were spanked after a ruling. The incident occurred in the courtroom as part of the session.
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Judge Spanks
Kansas City
Moy
Carterfield
World Series Opens October 5 As Schedule Announced
World Series starts October 5 with the first game to be played on the home grounds of the National League champions. If Pittsburgh or Cleveland wins their league series two games will be played in Pittsburgh then two in Cleveland. President John Treydler of the National League won the toss and chose the home sight for the opening game.
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Chicago
Will Ratart
Pemmant Wiiners
Pittsburg
Cleveland
John Treydler
National League
Treaty Approved by Senate Panel With Two Reservations
The Senate foreign relations committee endorsed peace treaties with Germany Austria and Hungary with two reservations. One mirrors a Lodge veto on foreign agency participation by an American representative. The other protects private property of citizens in the three nations. President Coolidge backs the reservations. Senator Borah opposes ratification with them. The panel expects ratification and notes troop withdrawals from Germany will begin after approval though timing remains unclear.
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Washington
Democratic Committee
Senate
Seminter Lodge
Massachusetts
Germany
Lodge
Hughes
Rhine
Honduras to Form Central American Federation Government
Honduras will see the provisional federal council of Central America assume control on October 10 and implement the new republics fundamental law. The council will govern until February 10, 1822, when the Central American Federation government takes shape.
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Honduras
Tegucigalpa
Federal Council of
Central America
Central American Republic
Woman Elected to Parliament in Lincolnshire Division
Mrs. Margaret Wintringham, Liberal, wins the Louth division seat in the House of Commons succeeding late husband Tom Wintringham. She secures 6,680 votes to 7,505 for Sir Ann Hutchinson and 8,874 for James George of the Labour Party.
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London
Margaret Wintringham
House of Commons
Louth
Lincolnshire
Husbood
Tom Wintringham
Commons
Wintecham
Sir Ann Hutching
Amu James George
Geary Found Insane in Saloon Murder Verdict
Chicago man Chituge Geary was adjudged insane and ordered committed to state asylums for the murder of bystander Hirweny Keckas after a saloon shooting months ago. Police official Charles Vivanoreis, jailed for contempt, called the verdict a travesty of justice.
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Geary
Missing Heir Case In Denver Involves $11000 Vault Funds
Report notes $11,000 held in vaults of the Colorado National Bank as the property of Louis Casper. His son is unaware of the funds and Casper’s whereabouts are unknown, with legal action possible if he does not appear by the stated deadline.
Banker Charged Over Redirect Loans at Philippine National Bank
Testimony by 4 W Wilson general manager shows Vera Concepcion former PNB president approved redirect loans. The bank alleges an estate loaned 4 250000 dollars without board approval during Concepcion's tenure. If proven the case links to Manilu fund irregularities and Hingell connection.
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Manilu
Binulbagan Suger Easure
Veracio Concepcion
Philippine National Bank
Concepcion
Financial Institution
4. W. Wilson
Hingell
Wyoming Notes Record Big Races and Local Events
District Judge William C Mentzer appoints E E Artist of Wheatland as receiver for Guernsey Shire Bank. Falls, stock market and mining chatter mix with a 161 mile Cheyenne to Douglas race won in 8 hours 6 minutes 1 second. Parachutist Larson killed near Glendive after landing atop a butte and swept over a cliff. Record grain yields near Lanier with 74 bushels per acre. Multiple fires, accidents, and legal actions span Casper, Halfway, and Rawlins. Hatchery plans plant 2 million fish in Wyoming streams. Transport deals include Wyoming railroad land sale and a large gas absorption plant near Casper. Moonshine search uses airplane sighting near Thermopolis. Road and bridge funding approved in Weston County. Frank James pleads guilty to manslaughter in Sweetwater County. Wyoming Masons meet in Rawlins. university athletics loom with new football schedule. County fairs report crop and livestock displays, with Niobrara leading in grain exhibits.
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Willam C. Mentzerluis
Artist
Wheatland
Guernsey
Heinkerin
ReVere
Cheyenne
Douglas
Larson
Casper
Wye
Glen
Halfway
Laramie
Sihylee Creek
Horse Creek
Brooklyn Lake
Medicine Bow Range
Mahlon S. Kenmeier
Pittsburg
Wyo
Wyoming & Missouri River Railroad
Wyoming
United States
Producers and Refiners Corporation
Maury A. Gregory
Whenathind
Graham Ranch
Phute County
Harry Holdredge
Thermopolis
Weston County
First National Bank of Newcastle
Frank James
Superior
State Supreme Court
Sweetwater
Rawlins
Wyoming Grand Lodge
Lander
W. C. Wilson
Dirham
C. Brown
Shire
Hereford Corporation of
Jones
Henry PB Crowell
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Colorado School of Mines
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