Des Moines Sheriff Robb Refuses to Hang Prisoner
Des Moines Iowa September execution case involves Sheriff Robb of Polk County who opposes hanging yet will oversee the capital punishment of Eugen Weeks murderer in an action tied to law. Former minister and World War II honor recipient, Robb cites biblical passages to justify capital punishment while resigning his pastorate to avoid embarrassment to his church.
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Orrie Cross
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Resurrection Rock Excerpt Tension Rises at Seance
In a tense scene Bennet confronts his ailing grandfather and drags him from a chairs line as the séance unfolds. A mysterious Voice claims to seek contact with Agnes Cullen while residents press for a message from the dead.
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Oliver Cullen
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American cafes cater 10 tourists in Mexico City
An American woman in Mexico City opens a themed cafe that serves hotcakes and doughnuts while locals adopt American-style eateries. A popular spot offers "Sinkers and coffee" for 25 cents as San Franciscans operate a cantina named Dinty Moore's serving corned beef and cabbage to growing American crowds.
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United States
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Committee to Washington
Union switchmen and firemen refused to work in Asheville yards on Saturday night citing broken guards pact. A committee met in Washington with H. W. Miller to discuss the operation policy and the dispute.
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Encourage Physical Education of Girls
London reports a College of Preceptors committee finds all games beneficial for girls except football. Lacrosse, cricket, and swimming ranked most beneficial with evidence from 159 women students and 185 headmistresses. Athletic training is said to foster public spirit, courage, and resourcefulness in girls.
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Doolittle Flies Jacksonville to Los Angeles in About an Hour
Lieut James H. Doolittle arrives after a record flight from Jacksonville Florida to San Diego and then to Los Angeles in about an hour. He tells fellow airmen of the feat upon arrival.
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Berlin Banks Fail to Supply Paper Money
Berlin reports that several large banks could not provide sufficient paper money to businessmen. The Reichsbank indicated it did not have enough currency to meet demand.
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Reichsbank
Anti Bolshevik Russians in Tokyo claim Siberia revolution soon
In Tokyo on September 8 anti Bolshevik Russians asserted they have information that a revolution to overthrow the Soviet Chita government is expected in Siberia within a week.
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Siberia
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