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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
6
Tenoring the grand jury warning in the gamblers' probe into players who allegedly threw the World Series, betting syndicates plan to take a gold beam on pools during the 1920 Diamond Clash opening in Brooklyn. Chicago is noted as a fertile field with more than twenty big pools including Consolidated Home Run and Lucky.
Berlin reports a grim German outlook as unemployment rises and factories curtail operations due to coal shortages. Officials expect a difficult winter, though food supplies are steadier than last year and coal remains the pivotal factor in the crisis.
Chicago police arrested four men including a 4 saloon keeper and a curb merchant in connection with a $176,000 illicit whisky robbery. Chief Garrity vowed full department action to uncover those involved as investigations focus on Englewood patrol area and a daily curb market near Walter J. The scheme reportedly tied to the whisky exchange operating publicly in the city.
In a Chicago era note, loyalists received a $1500 bonus each from President Comiskey for their role in fixed contests and signed an open letter praising his generosity. The report spans multiple headlines from wrecks to economic updates and political speeches.
Monsignor Arthur Lane of Oregon City Oregon and Monsignor Lawrence L Dunphy of Sutton Nebraska were named apostolic prothonotaries by the Pope at the Vatican. The announcement lists additional promotions for clergymen in California and Nebraska as part of the Vatican honor roll.
Washington October 4 The Census Bureau reports that ginning before September 25 totaled 2,249,030 running bales including 78 645 round bales 5 965 American Egyptian and 43 tea island bales. Last year by September 26 ginning reached 1 085 314 running bales with 10061 round bales 2 166 American Egyptian and 655 Bouieland.
Fragmentary text mentions Des Moines and Des Moline with names like William Buffalo and David yoklyn, referencing investments, money views, and war risk. The passage is incomplete but suggests a discussion on securing funds or insurance for soldiers, with scattered names and places.
A garbled report depicts the opening stages of a murder trial in Mason City. Prosecutor and defense lawyers clash over confessions while the slate of witnesses includes a star witness and various relatives. The case centers on the death of Mike Ling and involves estate questions and police procedures.
A memorial service in Massachusetts honors a former senator with prayers by Rev Ralph W. Pilster and remarks from Governor Calvin and other leaders. Lenders and business leaders attend as state representatives, including Henry Careen and John W. W. McCwil, among others. The event closes with lines of public thanks and respect.
Arthur C. Wagner of Wayburn Bax katehowan and Lieut. Commander William Mergill Corry, officer of the Atlantic fleet aviation section, died when the aircraft they rode crashed on the Hartford golf course late Sunday. First airplane observation of spool motorlaie in Denver followed Mightmade Run day. Fremel law grants painters and sculptors heirs permanent rights to works for 10 years after death.
Joseph Calliaux, former premier of Wrange, is denied permission to start again in Belgium after requesting a passport and claiming plans to rob a bank. He was banished after a trial on charges of commerce with the enemy and has since lived in Spain.
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