Moscow Mutiny Report Described by Riga Travelers
Riga travelers report a Moscow mutiny in Khodynka with Bolshevik troops refusing front duty without new gear. Civilian support sparked disorder. 300 executed, machine guns used, 600 to 7,000 arrested, ringleaders undisclosed. No direct confirmation from Russian sources.
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Copenhagen
Moscow
Riga
Latvia
Politiken
Khodynka
London
Paris
Helsingfors
Alexis A. Brusiloff
Russian Arties
Bavarian Government Urged to Disarm Militia Units
Allies control commission in Munich demands prompt disarmament of militia detachments. Official circles say the Bavarian government will request Berlin to resist suppression of these defense organizations.
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Munich
Germany
Allies’ Control Commission
Berlin
Mew Day Chief for Chicago
Commissioner Williams named Jesse B. Brown acting prohibition director for the Chicago district to fill the post left vacant by Maj. A. V. Dalrymple resignation.
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B. Brown
Wiliams
Dalrymple
Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Williams
Jesse B. Brown
Prohibition
Chicago
Maj. A. V.dalsimpie
Poles Bomb Lithuania in Raid Report
Unclear fragment describes a raid with casualties involving Polish forces and Lithuanian targets. Readable details mention blast events, injuries, and possible fatalities, with references to flyers and caves. The fragmentary text limits precise attribution, location, and dates.
Global steel steam tonnage shows gains in 1980s data
Mixed and fragmented data reports indicate world steel tonnage rising by substantial margins, with figures suggesting 8,500,000 tons gross more than earlier benchmarks. Specific sources and dates are unclear.
FIGHT AT CUBAN POLLS SHAPES QUICK RETURN RACE
Havana reports show Dr. Zayas coalition candidate leading Gomez Liberal party as eight more deaths are linked to the presidential election. Official returns from 237 Havana-area precincts place Zayas ahead by 3358 votes while U S neutrality on Cuba remains unchanged.
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Dr. Zayas
Coalition
Gomez
Havana
Zayas
Liberal Party
Charlies Hernandez
Interior
Boaz W. Long
Cuba
United States
Annapolis Men Get Stewed
Annapolis Md November 3 two or more midshipmen face possible dismissal from the naval service for intoxication violations. Recommendations concerning several intoxicated students are before the navy department for final action. Rear Admiral A H Searles would not reveal names. Some students have resigned recently but pending cases stem from flagrant violations of regulations.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Naval Service
Navy Department
A. H. Searles
Department For
Negro women denied ballots in Savannah election
In Savannah on Tuesday many Negro women were refused ballots by election judges citing a state law that requires registration six months before an election. No white women appeared to vote.
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Savannah
Loot Recovered From Newark Bank Burglary
Terre Haute reports papers valued at thousands stolen from the Farmers State Bank of Newark Illinois October 13 were found in two sacks inside a coal car. Otto L Miller cashier said the stocks bonds checks and other papers totaled about 82000.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Farmers’ State Bank of Newark
Lll
Otto L. Miller
Zayas Leads in Cuban Presidential Vote
Government report shows Dr Alfredo Zayas leading with 12 112 votes across 8 002 precincts, while Gen Jane Miguel Gomes of the Liberal party trails with 7 285 votes in Cuba.
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Havana
Cuba
Alfredo Zayas
Jane Miguel Gomes
Uberal Party
Republicans Sweep Senate Races Across Nation In 1920 Election
New York reports a Republican majority likely 6 to 8 seats. McKinley and Lenroot win in Illinois and Wisconsin as Republicans gain in California and Oklahoma. Wadsworth and McClenney triumph. Brandegee and Dillingham hold seats. reshaping Congress with a 75 seat House Republican majority expected.
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New York
Senate
United States
New Hampshire
George H. Moses
Raymond B. Stevens
Moses
Connecticut
Frank B. Brandegee
Augustine Lonergen
Nugent
Harding
James W. Wadsworth
Harry C. Walker
Wadsworth
Tlinois
W. B. Mcclinney
Peter A. Waller
Indiana
James R. Watson
Tom Taggart
Watson
California
Samuel Shortridge
James D. Phelan
Wisconsin Lenroot
Revich
Thompson
Senator LaFollette
Oklahoma
Harold
Ferris
House of Representatives
Republican Congressional Committee
Massachusetts
Montana
Kentucky
Missouri
Michigan
Wisconsin
Sinals
Iowa
Ohio
Kansas
Maryland
Tennessee
Olney
Frothingham
Phelan
Maloney
Frederick
Gillett
Bank Messenger Slain Waited for Bandits After South Side Heist
A dramatic bank robbery on Chicago’s South Side near the Ashland viaduct left bank messenger Jacob Yanovitz wounded and patrolman John Leonard spared by a nail file in his pocket. Three young bandits fled with about 50000 dollars in a small black trunk from the Continental and Commercial National Bank to Southwest Trust and Savings Bank, driving a Cadillac away as police hunted them.
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Chicago
Ashland Avenue
Fifteenth
Sixteenth Streets
Jacob Yanovitz
North
Oakley Avenue
John Leonard
Brighton Park Station
Yanovitz
Continental and Commercial National Bank
Southwest Trust and Savings Bank
Archer Avenue
Andrew Woleki
Southwest Bank
Loop Bank
South Wells Street
Leonard
Detective Bureau
Twenty-third
Robey Streets
Wrangel Safe For Winter In South Russia Report
Paris reports the French foreign office says General Wrangel has withstood the Bolshevist drive and his position remains secure. He is expected to hold the Crimea and Tauride during winter. French high commissioner M. Martel arrived in Sevastopol to prepare a full situational report.
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Paris
Wrangel
Russia
Crimea
Tauride
M. Martel
Sebastopol
President Wilson Retires After Election Returns
President Wilson read election bulletins in his study until nine o'clock then went to bed. Admiral Grayson, his physician, said he was bright and cheerful as Mrs. Wilson read bulletins to him in the bedroom later that night at the White House.
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Washington
Wilson
Admiral Grayson
White House
Mra. Wilson
Wilson district in Princeton backs Harding Coolidge by five to one
In Princeton New Jersey returns indicate President Wilson’s home district strongly favors Harding and Coolidge with an approximate five to one margin. Incomplete returns show Harding leading and Coolidge securing votes in the president’s home precinct.
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Harding
Princeton, N. J
Princeton
N. J
Wilson
Coolidge
U.S. Buys Foreign Oil as Septembers Demand Rises
The Geological Survey reports U S petroleum consumption at a record 48,670,000 barrels in September and a slight production decline to an average of 1,261,500 barrels daily. Net imports offset domestic shortfall at 10,914,000 barrels.
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Washington
Geological Survey
Armour Firm Fined for Oats Adulteration
Armour Grain company of Chicago pleaded guilty to adulterating and misbranding 28 carloads of oats. The court fined $1,050 plus costs under the federal food and drugs act. Oats were alleged to be mixed with feed barley dirt and chaff. In New York Judge Mayer barred J Ogden Armour and Edson White from Chicago pleas for a week and required appearance in court. Indictments accuse Armour officials and employees of Lever act violations over 137 sales in Manhattan and the Bronx.
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Washington
Armour Grain Company of Chicago
United States Department of Agriculture
New York
Julius M. Mayer
United States District Court
J. Ogden Armour
Edson White
Armour & Co
Chicago
Mayer
Manhattan
The
Bronx
READY TO WED, KILLS SELF IN TROUBLING WEDDING DAY
In Negaunee Michigan on October 27 Dr. B J Miller a prominent dentist 40 years old shot himself after telling friends he would be ready for his wedding. His fiancée Miss Viola Connors and others waited as the ceremony was to begin. No motive was given.
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Negaunee
Mich
B. J. Miller
Viola Connors
Grain and Flour Exports Decline in September Trade
Washington reports September exports of grains and flour fell by over 1 million dollars from August, totaling 114,604,731 dollars, though up 25 million from September 1919. Cotton exports reached 228,668 bales worth 41,441,660 dollars, compared with 146,000 bales worth 28,051,050 in August.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Stevedores Shut Vera Cruz Businesses After Strike
Vera Cruz Mexico November 1 All offices and businesses close and stay shut until the federal government provides protection. The striking stevedores and merchants have not reached an agreement.
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Vera Cruz
Mex
Robbery at Shapiro Jewelry in St. Paul Diamonds Stolen
Three masked men held up the Shapiro jewelry store in downtown St. Paul and escaped with diamonds valued at sixty thousand dollars. Police pursued leads as the crime shocked shoppers and residents.
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Shapiro Jewelry House
St. Paul, Minn
Shapiro Jewelry
New UK Emergency Bill Aims to Thwart Plotters
London reports say coal miners strike ends but is contingent on a ballot. The government pushes an emergency measure to empower instant action in crises, denying any move toward dictatorship while ensuring Parliament oversight.
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London
England
Wales
Frank Houges
Great Britain
Edward Shortt
Home Affairs
House of Commons
House of Lords
Wanderer Found Guilty of Murder in Illinois Trial
Carl Wanderer was convicted of killing his wife, unborn child, and a ragged stranger in a staged holdup. The jury fixed a 25 year penalty. deliberations lasted 24 hours with a compromise verdict guiding sentencing under Illinois law.
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Chicago
Carl Wanderer
Wanderer
Farmers Strike Could Lift Flour Prices
Chicago reports suggest a prolonged farmers strike may push flour prices higher as wheat climbs and barrels reach 11.25 dollars. Milling executives note strong farmer position, reduced wheat at terminals, and rising export demand supporting further increases if strikes persist.
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Chicago
Truman W. Brophy, Jr
B. A. Eckhart Milling Company
Twelve Die As L A Limited Wrecks In Desert
San Bernardino Calif Nov 1 Six bodies removed from the Salt Lake railroad Los Angeles limited wrecked on the desert. Efforts search for more bodies indicate at least twelve killed with most deaths in the dining car. Thomas Bell train electrician and baggage man named among the dead. James J White conductor seriously injured.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Los Angeles Limited
Salt Lake
Thomas Bell
James J. White
King George Sues U S Firm Over 1918 Munition Contracts
King George V sues Manning Maxwell Moore Inc in New York alleging overcharges on Remington Arm company munition contracts in 1918. The suit seeks an accounting to determine the excess billed prices and the amount due.
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New York
King George V of
Great Britain
Manning, Maxwell & Moore, Inc
Remington Arm Company
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U. S
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Cork
Terence MacSwiney
May Taylor
David W. Taylor
Naval Advisory Board
Armour
Stevedores
Mexican City
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Buffalo, N. Y
Niagana Powder Company
North Tonawanda
U. K
Helfferich
National Congress
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Clifford M. Holland
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