Global News Briefs on Economy War and Social Issues
A wide United States and Europe news digest notes a persistent housing shortage due to construction and financing limits, Lenin Trotsky telegrams, and Ole Hanson’s visit to England. It reports fashion-leaning Paris races, Italian emigration wealth, a Washington conscientious objector, Luxemburg labor decree, and Turkish war-prisoner protests. It also covers Yukon steamship delays, wage cuts at Lawrence Mills, Los Angeles wedding fee rules, a Massachusetts voting milestone, Chicago police Volstead ties, forest ranger exams, shorter workdays, Camp Gordon reenlistment, vehicle totals, Olive Thomas estate, and aid to German children by the American Friends Society.
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Investment Bankers of America
Petrograd
Washington
Finland
Red Army
Ole Hanson
Seattle
England
Lenin
Russia
Trotsky
Hanson
London
Paris
Rome
United States
Bank of Naples
Canada
America
Benjamin Solomon
Civil Liberties League
New York
Luxemburg
War Ministry
Constantinople
Minster of Finance
Treasury
Yukon River
Fairbanks
Lawrence Manufacturing Company
Lowell
Maass
Los Angeles County Council
Justices of the Peace
Massachusetts
Chicago
Civil Service Commission
Forest Rangers
Hunger strike and general strike challenge Italian authorities
Sixty arrestees in Italy begin a hunger strike protesting delays in Phely cases while workers announce a general strike in support. Vienna reports strain on university families as food kitchens open to professors and staff. Britain and France follow US stance on Mexico with possible recognition ahead of the US.
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Italy
Vienna Dispatch
Vienna University
American Food Commission
Houston rejects farmers plea for freer credit and exports
Washington officials including Secretary Houston and W P G Harding told farmers 20 groups their ask to loosen credit and curb price declines cannot be met. Officials insist government will not lend or intervene to keep markets tight or boost exports, urging reliance on regular banks and market forces.
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Washington
Houston
War Finance Corportion
Germany
Europe
Fiures
Department of Commerce
Huston
Viouson
Wats
Smith
South Carvelina
General Strike Ordered in Italy Ends Train Service
A general strike was ordered across Italy protesting arrests of radicals and alleged communications with unions. Workers halted trains as authorities faced disruption while protests spread Thursday afternoon.
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Jtome
Get
Agelon
Soview
Maly
Troviock
Packing House Promotion Deal Giant Fraud Uncovered
Judge McCall of Nevada ordered liquidation of the Nouidation of the As rotated Packing Company in Polk County Iowa court. Receiver John Cavanaugh to distribute assets pro rata to stockholders. bankers face losses and real estate may be used to cover costs. Indictments allege stock overvaluation and conspiracy with Associated Finance Company.
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Des Moines
Tribune
Bm, McCall
Nevada
Polk County
John Cavanaugh
Linden Bank
Iowa
Eaid
McCall
Havner
Associated Finance C Company
Packing Company
Shouse Resigns as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
President Wilson accepted the resignation of Jowett Shouse as assistant secretary of the treasury effective November 16. Shouse cited personal affairs. he had led the internal revenue bureau division of customs and the bureau of war risk insurance.
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Washington
Wilson
Jowett Shouse
Shouse
German Socialist Urges Civil War Instigates Proletariat State
At Halle on October 16 Herr Daumig, head of the pro Bolshevist wing of the Independent Socialists, urged civil war as the only path to a proletariat state in Germany and called for an alliance with Soviet Russia.
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Halle
Germany
Herr Daumig
Daumig
Soviet
Russia
Herr Chapien
Moscow
Crispen
Confesses Horrible Crime in Haberafield Cal
Mrs. Mary Midkiff confessed Thursday that J B R Dorsey says Haberafield district attorney that W E Wilibanks killed his two young children and attempted to harm his daughter. He reportedly admitted being the father of the dead children.
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Haberafield
Cal
W. E Wilibanks
Mary Midkiff
J. BR. Dorsey
Willbanks
Oust Mayor Hylan Demand From Anti Saloon League Leader
New York Oct 15 Superintendent William H Anderson of the Anti-Saloon League demands Mayor Hylan be removed over revelations of liquor flowing at a dinner at Ville Piques inn Sheepa head Bay where the mayor was a guest. U S Attorney Ross of Brooklyn has subpoenas for witnesses to testify. Anderson accuses the mayor of unfitness and failing to enforce New York liquor laws, implying official connivance at high levels.
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New York
Mylan
Ville Pique’s Inn
Sheepahead Bay
William H. Anderson
Anti-Saloon League
Smith
Albany
United States
Ross
Brooklyn
Anderson
Hylan
State of
Soldiers Fire On Crowd In Dublin Raid Killing Civilians
Dublin reports a Talbot street raid Thursday left three civilians dead and over thirty seriously wounded as soldiers fired on a crowd. Authorities continue raids and have made many arrests amid widespread excitement.
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Talbot Street
Dublin
Lawyer o tackles wife desertion in Texas vote question
Dallas attorney Oscar Calvert filed a petition in Dallas county court seeking to quash charges of wilful desertion against H. W. Durham. Calvert argues woman suffrage grants equal rights and protections, calling for abolition of alimony and equal treatment for men and women.
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Dallas
Tex
Oscar Calvert
Calvert
H. W. Durham
Des Moines Warehouse Fire Threatens District
Des Moines Oct 15 A huge gasoline tank owned by the Manhattan Oil Company exploded and ignited in the warehouse district south of the railroad yards. Peter Hinrich, an employee, suffered severe burns but is the only reported injury as firemen failed to stop the blaze. The flames spread to four adjacent tanks as rain aided nearby plants.
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Des Moines
Manhattan Oi Company
Peter Hinrleh
Planta
U S Opposes Polish Red Treaty View
Washington October 14 The American government would disapprove any peace settlement between Poland and Soviet Russia that cedes territory on non ethnographic grounds It does not recognize the Bolshevik right to bind the Russian people and will oppose Polish gains gained by coercion amid military success.
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Washington, D. C
Poland
Soviet
Russia
King Alexander in serious condition after monkey bite
Athens reports King Alexander is in a very serious condition after a pet monkey bite. Doctor Vidal arrived from France and, after first consultation, said the king’s strong constitution may help him pull through.
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Athens
Doctor Vidal
Alexander
Vidal
Cox-Harrison Challenge Pledges Joint League Debate
Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi issued a formal challenge on October 1 to Senator Harding to a joint debate with Governor Cox over the League of Nations. The request aims to test the Democratic presidential nominee's stance in a public discussion.
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Cox
New York
Pat Harrison
Mia- Kimippi
Harding
Demos
Canaha Confessional Robber Alleges Past Fame Hopes
Victor A Nelson admitted to robbing 15 homes and setting three afire. He claimed to have learned from the crimes and said he later aimed to become a famous robber. He described hiding loot as seen in movies and noted gaps in his criminal record.
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Canaha
Victor A. Nelson
Lovers and Careers Split by Chance in Georgian Tale
In a rural English town Dr. Maryon departs for Africa chasing a future with two sisters, Josie and Barbara. Josie’s stage career blooms in touring companies while Barbara fades. a blind colonel's nurse gives Maryon renewed hope and a tender kiss to Barbara as Josie confronts heartbreak.
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Ayleamere
Haddon
Maryon
Boweh Africa
Aylesmere
Josephine
Barbara
England
Hermitage
Josie
Eng
London
Bob
Dad
Jesle
Joale
Josse
Josle
Jowle
Jife
German plan to prize hydraulic cement study attracts global papers
United Consul General Mason reports Berlin plans a prize competition for scientific essays on chemical processes in hydraulic cement hardening. Prizes total 3570 dollars with nonidentifying judging. submissions accepted until November 3, 1906. The scheme aims to advance knowledge for builders and engineers worldwide.
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United
Mason
Berlin
Germany
Manister of Public Works
United States
Birds to Battle the Boll Weevil in Texas Efforts
Miss Helen Gould funds a campaign sending Colonel Brown to Texas to seek a natural remedy for the boll weevil. He argues that God created birds to exterminate pests and lectured in Dallas, while naturalists doubt such a universal bird solution. The piece notes the difficulty of attracting birds to cotton fields and the cautious optimism of the plan.
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Baltimore
Helen Gould
Miss Gould
Colonel Brown
Texas
Dallas
Second Presbyterian
Gen Sherman a Theater Nuisance
A report describes Gen Sherman causing disruption in a theater with crowd pushing and a young man impersonating a gentleman attempting to move through the aisle during a performance.
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Sherman
Williain
Gen
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