Damaging Damascus Bombardment Draws U.S. Protest
Washington reports that French authorities failed to warn American residents before last week’s punitive bombardment of Damascus. No American deaths or injuries were recorded, but property damage is expected to lead to France claims. The American consulate, in the Christian Quarter, faced shelling while residents elsewhere were warned.
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Washington
Damascus
Hetrick
Foreign Office
Paris
Hubbard denies promise to marry Miss Caldwell in breach suit
In federal court John W Hubbard of Hubbard Pressed Steel denies promising to marry Miss Aone Caldwell, a New York musical comedy performer, who alleges an oral agreement in January 1922 and repudiation in September 1924 for 300000 sought in breach of promise action. Caldwell had moved from New York to California with a motion picture producer. Hubbard contends no grounds existed to annul or refuse a marriage contract.
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Tattalurgh
Oet
Aone Caldwell
New York
John W
Ubharid
Wubbard Pressed Steel
Governors Conference backs empower executives to cut state outlays
Sioux Falls Oct 29. The Midwest governors conference closes with resolutions urging tariff reform for agricultural equality, giving governors more power to curb expenditures, fast tracking Great Lakes-St Lawrence plans, enabling grain sales by protein content, and floodwater use of the Missouri River for rainfall support and hydroelectric development.
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Governors’ Conference
Sioux Falls
Carl Gunderson
South Dakota
North
Minnesota
Nebraska
Missouri
Iowa
Canadian
Gulf of Mexico
Fron Nots
Wyoming
Christianson
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence
Jardine
Rev Jacob Mills Dies After Stroke at Prayer Meet
Rev Jacob Mills long a leading Montana Methodist figure and financier died suddenly last night at 8 o clock just before opening a neighborhood prayer meeting at 727 Warren street A stroke of apoplexy caused his death His widow and three children survive among them Rev Laird Mills editor of Pacific Christian Advocate George Mills of California and Mrs Rob Purcell Funeral details await word from traveling children Mills was a longtime Montana Life Insurance Co director and once involved in banking Church leaders praise his benevolence and dedication to church and state in a note from Rev Charles L Boward continue on page ten.
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Jacob Mills
Montana
Methalien
I Finance
KE. M. Shoemaker
Warren Street
Mrs
Mills
Itd Laird Malls
Pacific Chistian Advocate
Portland
George Mills
California
Rob Purcell
Edith Her
Floral Park
Long Island
Drumanond
Drummond
Judith Gap
Mont
Mille
Montana Life Insur- Atte Company
Aletherst Hoscopal Church
Charles L. Boward
Helena
Farmer and Rail War on Rates Contests Start Point
In Chicago on October 29 the interstate commerce hearing explored a railroad bid for 11 percent freight-rate increases as a counter move to Hoch Smith probes. Sam Cowan pressed witnesses claiming a conspiracy among Wettling Friday Moorhouse to coordinate the cases, while Wettling denied collaborating with the others.
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Chicago
Western Railroads
Hoch-Smith
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sam Cowan
Fort Worth
J. E. Wettling
Buureau
Western Lines
Wetting
Cowan
Wettling
Radio device to cut train wrecks demonstrated
A new radio operated safety device used on Pere Marquette tracks demonstrated automatic speed checks to prevent wrecks. Officials from Pere Marquette and Michigan Central witnessed the test with Thomas Clark of Detroit describing a radio controlled signal system guiding the engine cab. If needed the system can halt the locomotive at danger points.
Breach of Promise Suit Reversed in Chicago Case
In Chicago on October 29, a breach of promise suit was reversed when 34 year old Tr. Benjar min Chapman sued 26 year old Misa Martha Langerman for 10000 dollars, claiming she reneged on plans to marry him.
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Chicago
Benjarmin Chapman
Misa Martha Langerman
Rochester youth pleads guilty to manslaughter
In Red Wing Minnesota on October 29 Dwight Smith a Rochester high school youth pleaded guilty to second degree manslaughter for deaths in a car crash while intoxicated. He was given an indeterminate sentence of from one to fifteen years in state prison. The crash occurred when his vehicle collided with another carrying S I Cunningham a Minneapolis bank seller and Anton Rosester.
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Red Wing
Minn
Dwigth Smith
Rochester
S. I. Cunninghan
Minneapolis
Anton Rosester
Red Worm
War in Balkans Ends as Attaches Confirm Cease and Withdrawals
Paris reports that allied military attaches in Belgrade and Athens smoothed the Greco Bulgarian clash using special trains. The League council adopted Austen Chamberlain's ceasefire resolution, satisfied hostilities have ceased and troops are withdrawing, with a commission of inquiry appointed.
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Paris
Jugo-Slovien
Belgrade
Athens
Alce
Council of the
League of Nations
Austen Chamberlain
Canadian Election Sets Back Meighen Forecast
Ottawa October 30 The Canadian general election ends with Arthur Meighen leading the Conservatives the largest group in the next house of commons but no party holds a clear overall majority. Unofficial figures at the prime minister’s office show Conservatives 118 Liberals 97 Progressives 20 Independents 2 Labor 2 Doubtful 6. If Meighen wins all doubtful seats he would have a bare majority.
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Ottawa
Canada
Arthur Meighen
House of Commons
Meighan
Sia
Teachers of State Lit Governor Speaks at Miles City Meet
The western division of the Montana Education association opens in Great Falls with speakers including Professor E Av Ross of Wisconsin, Chancellor TH Brannan, and Miss May Tramper. Governor J Ericson is slated to deliver the principal Miles City address. 300 teachers attend opening sessions.
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Miles City
Great Falls Mant
Monntana Educational Association
Great Falls Thurstay
E Av Ross
University of Wisconsi
TH. M.A. Brannan
University of Montana
Mies City
Shadwick
Hillings
Montana Education Association
J. F. Francks
Alfred Atkinson
Montana State College
Bozeman On
Fy “Kelly
Department of Education of the Unversity of
Minnesota
Nervous Cops After Man With Iron Vest
Chicago police pursued Martin J. Durkin who fled after shooting his way out of a police tray earlier, killing Lloyd Rust and wounding a DOJ operative. Officers issued shoot on sight orders, targeting the fugitive who wore an iron vest.
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Chicago
Martin J. Durkin
Department of Justice
Lloyd Rust
Durkin
Court Order Halts Raids for Liquor
Federal Judge Thatcher issued an injunction halting further enforcement actions against the Miserath Wine Company and Rabbi Julius Yerowics after a raid the prior day yielded wines and cordials valued at 5000 dollars. The order restrains officials from continuing enforcement activities related to the case in New York.
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New York
Thatcher
Miserath Wine Company
Julius L. Yerowics
Irish prelate to become cardinal at next consistory
Rome reports Archbishop Patrick O'Donnell of Armagh Ireland is to be created a cardinal at the upcoming consistory likely on November 15 in Rome. The appointment marks a high point in the Irish church leadership as British observers note the ceremony will be led by the pope with several other senior clerics.
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Rome
Atonsignoy
Patrick O'Donnell
Armagh
Ireland
Tn Ho
Tax Expert Heard by Solons Adams of Yale Talks of Lower Rate
Washington October 29 Professor Thomas Adams of Yale urged the house Ways and Means Committee to cut the maximum surtax from 40 to 20 percent retain the estate or inheritance tax with adjustments and remove the $10,000 earned income deduction limit. He spoke over two hours as the committee, 25 members strong, examined main tax questions for a new revenue bill. He had served with the treasury during income tax initiation and answered questions from Republicans and Democrats.
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Solons
Adams
Yale
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Thomas Adams
Treasury
Stillman Divorce Suit Turns Tables on Accused Father
Mrs Anne A Stillman has filed for divorce on statutory grounds against her husband James A Stillman. The action follows his failed bid to divorce her claiming Baby Guy Stillman was illegitimate and that Ired Beauvais, a French Canadian guide, was the child’s father. The complaint was served over a month ago and she plans to present evidence from her earlier case.
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New York
The
York Times
Anne A. Stillman
James A. Stillman
Beauvais
Ars
Children in Germany Adopt Stork Tradition Amid War Echoes
In Urkermark Germany Oct 29 children continue a long standing stork folklore despite hardship. They decorate drawings, sing, and parade through streets at school as a symbol of hope and resilience amid difficult times.
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Vietze-In- Urkermark
Germany
Mike Mary
Alan
District Session of Clubs Held in Philipsburg
The eleventh annual convention of the second district of the Montana Federation of Women's clubs opened in Philipsburg with a luncheon and two business sessions attended by 30 delegates from Butte Missoula Dillon Whitehall Anaconda and Philipsburg. Inclement weather reduced attendance but did not derail the program as Mrs Keith presided and delegates were welcomed by Mrs J M Keh at St Philip's church before sessions at the courthouse.
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Anaconda
Montana Federation of Women's Clubs
Philipsburg
Butte
Missoula
Dillon
Whitehall
Phitpsburg
St. Philip's Parch
Niel
Keith
J. M. Keh
Banker Indicted In Larceny Case After Bank Collapse
Trenver Ast 29 API Trank Te Riabop, former vice chairman of Globe National Bank at Tinn, was indicted today by the empty grand jury on a larceny charge tied to the bank collapse in September. The indictment specifies charges of larceny.
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Trenver
Api—Trank Te Riabop
Vharman
Globe National Bank
Tinn
Lere
Alteséa Larceliy
General Chang Achieves Decisive Victory
Dispatches report General Chang Panlan leading allied forces to a decisive victory after morning engagement near Ort A9. The attacker forces retreat is expected, with correspondent notes unclear on final casualties and strategic implications.
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Chang
Chane Panlan
French Reds Press New Cabinet to Evolve Drastic Finance Plans
Danis reports Irve reconstitutes cabinet to tackle France's crises without Calany's aid. Paintere becomes finance minister. Briand foreign minister. Daladier war minister. Vine cent commerce. Briand and others named in new lineup. Coalition pressure pushes for radical financial measures. socialists vow to test his limits before backing policies.
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Danis
Irve
France
M. Calany
Previews
M. Pamleve
Finance
Aristide Briand
Charles Calumet
Commerce
Bank of France
M. Paintere
Donmergue
M Paintere
Justice
Camille Chautemps
A. Schrameck
Ministre Oof
Anatole de Mons
Edouard Daladier
Minster of Pensions
Lewis Anterien
Tamer
Antoine Durafour
Georges Banas
Groupe Nf
Wealthy Pennsylvanian says Countess Karolyi refused entry
New York dispatch reports Ralph B. Strassburger said he was informed by Secretary of State Kellogg that Countess Karolyi was denied permission to enter the United States. He added he discussed matters he had promised to keep silent regarding his wife's recent visit to America.
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New York
York World
Ralph B. Strassburger
Kellogg
Karolyi
Strassburger
America
Dying girl's statement admitted in Oberholtzer case
Noblesville Ind Oct 29 UP Almost the entire substance of the dying declaration by Madge Oberholtzer was admitted today in the trial of BD C Stephenson Earl Klenck and Earl Gentry for first degree murder. Dr John K Kingebury testified to her account of abduction attack and subsequent death effort as defense objected. Judge Sparks reserved rulings on testimony validity and defense arguments. What the girl said is continued on face two.
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Noblesville
Indy
Madge Oberholtzer
BD. C. Stephenson
Earl Klenck
Earl Gentry
Miss Oberholtzer
John K Kingebury
George Oberholtzer
Will M. Sparks
Oberholtzer
Dr. Kingsburg
Dutch Anderson's Trail Seen Again
Buffalo bank robbery reports six desperadoes assaulting a Bank of Buffalo armored car. The driver died. a guard and a messenger were fatally wounded. About $93,000 in cash stolen. Witnesses identified a reader of the pang through photos of Haley Harris alias Garfield who mapped a $30,000 scheme weeks earlier. Detectives link the driver to Patch Anderson.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Bank of Buffalo
Haley Harris
Garfield
Polack Joe
Mike Sperazzi
Patch Anderson
Gerald Chap
Anderson
Charles WW. Mifford
Lewis M. Warington
Bank Iguard
John II Meyers
Loft Aloft Too Much Loses Wife
Reno dispatch reports George Leon Loft, wealthy New York candy maker, wrecked nerves by walking the edge of a history building. His wife Elizabeth Ahern Loft, daughter of a former borough president, testified in Reno court. He was divorced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Greege Leon Loft
New York
Elizabeth Ahern Loft
Greater New York
Mitchell Defense Loses Opening Air Policy Case
Washington, Ort 20—Colonel William Mitchell's defense in the court martial on charges prejudicial to good order and military discipline failed to advance, as prosecutors gained momentum. Pleas by air officer supporters, led by Representative Frank R. Reid, were rejected. The panel voted in secret on contentious issues as findings likely to be announced this week.
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Mitchell
Washington
Willian Mitchell
Coolidge
Army
Navy Air Service
Frank R. Reid
Ilinois
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Rich Mian
Mid-West Association
Jacobhi Mills
Sistent
Congress
Clyde A. Aitchinson
David Friday
Harold Moorhouse
Friday
Moorehouse
Balkans
Council OF League
Tony
Ening
Brannion
Department of County and City
Roth Cunningham
Telena
Chaiman
Dillon Session
Mirs
Stillman
Stork
Ceawver
Agriculure
Jeng Idaranc
Minnster
Dustirchen
Yvon Telkins
Lean Perrier
Indiana
Dutch Anderson
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