Million dollar swindle tied to Worthington case swells
Federal agents probe a vast network linked to John W Worthington and Charles W French amid claims of a 60 million dollar operation. Investigators detail dummy bank purchases and a national scheme to buy banks with no cash, involving stock deals and forged or dubious securities across multiple firms and individuals.
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Clinnin
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Thousand dead feared in Malabar riots in British India
London reports more than a thousand deaths feared as rioting erupts in the Malabar district. Rail stations wrecked, native agitators blamed, English women and children at risk, with troops and reinforcements arriving to curb the unrest.
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Malabar
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Leinster Regiment
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Calicut
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Bar District
Norious
Allahabad
Fire devastates piers five and six in Hoboken blaze
Hoboken New Jersey August 25 fire swept pier five and pier six destroying the two piers and threatening the 500 American war dead remains and the Leviathan. Investigators from the department of justice opened a case as damage estimates ranged from six to ten million dollars. The Leviathan suffered slight damage.
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Small to Again Be Candidate for Illinois Governor
Springfield Aug. 26. Governor Small will seek re election in 1924 according to Senator Richard R Meents his Senate spokesman In public remarks Meents said Len Small never quit under fire in his life and would face the people again in 1924 confirming the governor s intent to run for another term
League Paper In the Hole Through Mismanagement
The Fargo Courier-News history under the Nonpartisan League is slammed by A A Liederbach as mismanaged before takeover. The audit notes $49,955.61 donated from the Victory Fund on July 9, with $17,000 disbursed to cover old Courier-News bills and cash in transit. Remaining balances and ongoing old bills are cited, with the League still owing obligations from over a year ago and unresolved settlements.
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Liederbach
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Willam Laeroke
Wrent
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Coarter- News
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Courier-News
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Nonpartinan League
Industrial Commission Ties Bank to Nonpartisan League Funds
Public funds were placed in the Scandinavian-American Bank of Fargo by the Industrial Commission and the Bank of North Dakota. The bank, controlled by Nonpartisan League allies, loaned millions to the League before the North Dakota bank opened. Deposits by the Bank of North Dakota enabled the Fargo bank to carry League papers and other related transactions.
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Frasier
Ike
Hagan
League
Ganora
William Langer
Nonpartisan League
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Enterprisea
Consumers’ United
Industrial Commission
Brinton
Bank of North Dakota
Jbank
North Dakota
Lanka
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Fargo Bank
Law Makers of United States Go on Vacation
Senators and representatives left Washington for a thirty day recess as Congress adjourned for vacation. The Senate and House will reconvene September 21, with the House planning a three day pause until October 3. President Harding signed bills as session closed, praising the record of the current Congress and noting tax revision measures lifting hundreds of millions from taxpayers.
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Althouan
Seagulls Clean Hoppers From Western Fields
Seagulls disrupt harvest, sweeping into Mandan area fields. Report describes flocks swarming hopper piles, causing crop damage and prompting local concern. Authorities assess the situation as season advances.
Peace treaty with Germany signed today
Berlin reports the peace treaty between Germany and the United States was signed at 5 pm in the Rosen office. Ellis Loring Dresel and German Foreign Minister Rosen signed, with the ceremony lasting about ten minutes. The three article pact references the Porter Knox resolution and Versailles rights for the United States.
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5000 Men Marching to Mingo County Riot
A mass of 5000 to 6000 men arrived in Racine West Virginia from Marmet marching toward Mingo County to protest martial law. Miners compose most of the group with others including World War veterans. Federal troops were requested to restore order and a Senate inquiry set to begin in Williamson September 19. Governor Morgan vowed state aid to uphold the law and prevent martial law in the Tug River field.
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Ind
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Charleston
Senate
Williamson
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Irish reply delivered to Lloyd George opens debate
London August 25 The Irish republican cabinet reply to Lloyd George's August 13 letter arrives at Downing Street via Commandant Barton. Leaders Barton O Brien and McGrath accompanied the message, signaling no termination of talks and a continuing path for negotiations. Dublin Aug 26 Officials say the reply leaves an opening for peace talks, not an end, with cabinet and joint communique pending.
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Associated Press
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Lloyd George
Ireland
Northern Ireland
No. 10
Downing Street
Robert Barton
Irish Republican Army
Arthur O'Brien
Gaelic League
Joseph McGrath
Barton
Eamonn de ‘Valera
Dublin
Tendon
Medical beer regulations delayed by Congress action
Washington Aug 25 Certrion to withhold issuance of medical beer regulations pending congressional action on anti beer legislation was reached today by Secretary Me jon in conference with Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair Chaplin to go to England Los Angeles Aug 25 Chas Chaplin film comedian left Los Angeles for New York City from where he expects to sail for England his native land for his first visit there in several years He expected to be abroad three months
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New York City
England
Bobby Jones Leads Western Open Golf Tourney
Bobby Jones of Atlanta shot a 69 to take the lead in the Western Open at Cleveland, posting 138 overall. Emme French of Youngstown sits one stroke back with 140 after rounds of 65 75. Weather disrupted play with showers in Ohio.
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ZR-3 disaster claims many American air crewmen
New York dispatch reports the ZR-3 tragedy claiming six officers and ten enlisted men among the American losses. The dead include Commander Louis H. Maxfield and Lieutenant Commander Valentine Bieg with others named from St Paul Havreford Westboro and Newburyport. British memorial plans and investigations follow the Hull Hull disaster as England mourns the greatest airship loss.
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Greensboro
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