Emergency Act 18 passage and global news roundup
The report surveys labor strife in Britain with coal miners accepting a wage rise and a joint wage board, Irish funerals and political shifts, Bolshevik and partisan upheavals, and farm price protests in Kansas and Iowa. It notes President Wilson defending the League covenant, peacetime diplomacy, and a Belgian balloon race winner, with naval races off Halifax between Esperanto and Delaware.
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Belgica
Halifax
Esperanto
Delawaris
New England
Dominion
Oppose Reduction of Army in Netherlands and Belgium Budget
Dutch military leaders object to proposed army cuts and insist on a well trained force of 100,000 with modern equipment. They note Belgium's war budget around 1.2 billion francs and call for improvement of air service and modern arms, while warning against overarming beyond Belgium.
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Omer
Belgium
Holland
Moe Em Mes
Urge Protection for Aliens in Pending Congress
A committee report endorses broadening powers to defend foreign citizens rights under treaties. It argues legislation authorizes the president to direct the solicitor general to file equity suits in federal court against anyone threatening rights of foreign nationals. The Commerce Committee notes aims to improve justice administration and FTC practices.
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Zeugouski
Vins
Sawalki
Grodno
Ossowiecs
Vilna
Council
League of Nations
Court of International Justice
Hague Committee of Jurists
Elihu Root
United States
Maine
Federal Trade Commission
Committee On Commerce, Trade and Commenial
Chicago Hold Up Men Get $50 000 in Cash
A bank messenger and Patrolman John Leonard were shot during a bold street robbery on Chicago’s South Side near the Ashland avenue viaduct. The three bandits, described as well dressed and about 30, escaped with about $50,000 in small bills from a Continental and Commercial National Bank to the Southwest Trust and Savings bank.
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Chicago
Ashland Avenue
Fifteenth
Sixteenth Streets
Jacob Yanovitz
North
Oakley Avenue
John Leonard
Brighton Park
Yanovitz
Continental and Commercial National Bank
Southwest Trust and Savings Bank
Archer
Yanovite
Andrew Wolski
Southwest Bank
Loop Bank
South Wells Street
Ashmod Avenue
Leonard
Hils
Detective Bureau
Twenty-third
Robey
Cadilac
Adulterating Oats Fine At Armour Grain Co
Armour Grain company of Chicago pleaded guilty to adulterating and misbranding 28 carloads of oats under federal law. A $1,060 fine was imposed. The oats allegedly contained feed barley dirt and other contaminants. Judgments issued by the USDA report the case and date.
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Washington
Armour Grain Company of
Chicago
United States Department of Agriculture
New York
Julius M. Moyer
United States District Court
J. Ogden Armour
Edson White
Armour & Co
Mayer
Manhattan
The
Bronx
Dalrymple to quit over million dollar whisky graft
Major A V Dalrymple prohibtion commissioner for Chicago resigns effective November 8 amid scandals tied to a million-dollar whisky ring. Jesse N Brown named successor. Heltier, informer, confesses to U S District Attorney detailing involvement of Chicago and other officials, including state and local officers, in bootlegging operations.
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Washington
Maj
A. V. Dalrymple
Chicago
Jesse N. Brown
A. V. Dal Temple
Central States
Iple
Federal
Major Dalrymple
Mike de Piko
Heltler
Frank Mc ‘Conn
United States
Clyne
Sheriff
Grain and Flour Exports Decline in September
Washington reports exports of grain and flour dropped by over 1 million dollars in September from August totals, yet the month shows a 25 million dollar year over year gain from September 1919. In other items, the Republican Campaign for Harding aims to spend 3.44 million dollars, and Mexico fears a major labor crisis with talk of a nationwide strike. Germany notes 133,000 unemployed and 8 million expected to be affected soon, while Prince Henry of Prussia visits Holland, splitting time between Wieringen and Doorn.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Mexico
Mexico City
Wieringen
Holland
Prince Henry of
Prussia
William
Doorn
Dempsey and Carpentier Set for World Title Fight Window
New York reports the heavyweight crown bout between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier is planned for between February 1 and July 4, 1921. In Athens, the throne of Greece follows King Alexander's death from infection after a monkey bite, with Prince Paul, Constantine’s son, as the proposed heir.
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Greece
Alexander
State Council
Paul
Constantine
Poul
Prince Christopher
William B. Leeda
Venizelos
New York
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Europe
Will
Athens
Wheat Strike by U. S. Farmers Sparks Price Rise
Chicago observers say a prolonged wheat strike may push prices to an $8 bushel target. Flour prices jumped to $11.25 and then gained 15 cents overnight as farmers stockpile grain and Miller firms note favorable conditions. Officials estimate 70,000 members vow not to sell within 80 days to force the price.
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Chicago
Thomas W. Brophy, Jr
B. A. Eckhart Milling Company
Canada
Kansas City
State Boards of Agriculture
Southwest
National Wheat Growers’ Association
W. H. McGreevy
Wichita
Kan
McGreevy
British response on German property in US debts
Washington reports officials noting Britain's note to the French foreign office that it has renounced confiscation of German property in the United States. Surplus property may not be seized by Britain, which uses a clearing-house system to offset German debts and support war reparations.
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MacSwiney
St George's Cathedral
Gourthwark
Tate
Enid
Theo
Iriah
Baston
Cork
Widro
United States
Frank
Mr. Walsh
Representa Gpelcaaracioe
Odersa
Kherson
Podola
Tihat
Moscow
Dewarjinski
Wrangel
Miet
Eoviet
Poland
Hod
Fret
Wrengel
Tylen Il
Wilson
Hamilton Holt
White House
Paris
League
Germany
Republic
Washington
State Department
Great Britain
Foreign Office
United Kingdom
Big Mine Strike Ends With Wage Increase For Miners
London Oct 80 The nationwide miners strike ends with a wage rise of 2 shillings per shift for 18 year olds and similar rises for younger workers. Wages stay in effect until a permanent wage board is set by end of March. The government orders an immediate ballot of miners on the terms.
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Howard W. Pickard
Bivorptiog Fur Car Preakleotial
Emre- Palen
Aftaire
Great Britain
Mondale
Attar
Miners’ Federation
Pita
London
England
Wales
Frank Hodges
Wanderer Found Guilty of Murder in Chicago Trial
Carl Wanderer was found guilty of murder by a Chicago jury. He received a 25 year penitentiary sentence after a 24 hour deliberation. The crime involved killing his wife, unborn child, and a third person in an arranged holdup.
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Chicago
Carl Wanderer
Wanderer
Cruger
Bologna
Italy
Alfredo Cochi
Ruth Cruger
New York City
Fainting and Dizziness Remedies in Woman's Health
Syracuse reader testifies to Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound easing change of life symptoms and restoring appetite. The ad touts a non narcotic, plant based remedy claiming roots and herbs provide relief. A second note highlights revived English oyster feasts, Whitstable beds, and a favorable season with around 50 million oysters anticipated.
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Syracuse
R.b. Dewnea
W. Lafayette
Eming
Ave
N.Y
Pinkham
England
Whitstable
Nell Gwyn
Charles H
Lincoln's Inn
Robbery at St Paul Jewels Store Nets Diamonds
Downtown St Paul report of a $60,000 jewel robbery at Shapiro jewelry store. Three masked men escaped with diamonds. Also notes retirements and other brief items from around the world.
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Shapiro Jewelry House
St Paul, Minn
St. Paul, Minn
Shapiro Jewelry
Cuts in Wages Hint at Slow Year Ahead
Chicago contractors and Michael J. Faherty discuss wage levels saying prices are high and little if any wage reduction is expected next year unless union labor accepts lower pay. The brief item notes broader labor and economic concerns reflected by officials across the nation.
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Chicago
Score OS
Cor Ce
Michael J. Faherty
Board of Local Improvements
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Chicago Board of Trade
Ban
Iowa
K A Cunningham
State Farm
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Hoyve
Thas
Sexalan
American Bar Association
St. Louis
Armour Grain Company
White Sox
Charles McDonald
Criminal. Comrt
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Commonwealth Federal Savings Bank
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Sylvie Pankhurst
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Arthur L. Mosley
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Republican
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Pred W. Upham
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U. S
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Quy Campbell
Central High School
Congressions Party
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WIM
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Munsey Co
Robert H. Davis
Frank A. Munsey Company
Stockholm
Sweden
Tules Bordet
Brussels
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Copenhagen
Democratic National Committee
Wilbur W. Marsh
St.George's Cathedral
Terence MacSwiney
Brixton
Kronstadt
Helsingfors
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Petrograd
Russia
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Money Trust
Farmers’ Conference Here
Sid
J. P. Morgan
Daniel F. Keogg
J. P. Morgan & Co
the Sun
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Cullman
Marshall
Blount
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Wade
Gem Medicine Co
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