Morton sisters enter professional world of LaSalle Street
Chicago reports Helen Morton the Lake Forest society leader and her sister Jane Morton joining a brokerage firm as stenographers. The workplace notes praise their punctuality and diligence while lampooning society life. A letter to Mark Morton confirms Jane’s start and salary.
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Chicago
Helen Morton
Lake Forest
Mark Morton
East King
Misa Morton
North Shore
la Salle Street
Miss Morton
Missing North Shore artist and Griffin linked in coast search
Chicago police and private investigators extended the search for Miss Margaret McDougall to the Pacific coast. They focus on James Griffin, ex lifesaver, suspected of aiding her disappearance as Griffin reportedly shipped luxury apparel and vanished with a presumed motive tied to a million dollar estate and a contentious family tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Margaret McDougall
North Shore
John J. McDougall
Board of Trade
Pacific
James Griffin
Highland Park Beach
Miss McDougall
Pacific Coast
Griffin
California
Cristin
Highwood
Mies McDougall
Wrangel Defeats Anti Bolshevists in Counterattack
London reports Bolshevik forces turning on Wrangel in a northwest Nikopol pursuit. Five divisions of the anti Bolshevik force were decisively defeated in a force counterattack. Defeated troops retreated in disorder with prisoners taken. General Babineff of the Kuban division reported killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wrangel
Nikopol
Moscow
Babineff
Wholesale Arrests for Liquor Violations in Norfolk
Norfolk Neb January wholesale arrests for liquor law violations reported. RK Connor discharged from motorcycle PD, Iceman now a jitney car driver arrested for being in his car. A I Haines entered station with whisky and a revolver claiming government agent. fined $100. Barnes said to be a plate employee. Three others arrested on similar charges.
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Norfolk
Neb
Get
Java
RK. Connor
Iceman
Beone
A. l. Haines
Barnes Ia
Boundary dispute case set to be heard soon
Supreme Court sessions begin today to hear the boundary dispute between South Dakota and Minnesota. The issue centers on the exact line separating the two states, with proceedings expected to determine jurisdiction and border rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Winal Hearigs
of South Dakota
Min- Wan
The
Supreme
All Movement of Whisky Stopped by Prohibition Orders
Chicago reports drastic enforcement action halting all liquor shipments and warehouse movements with only industrial alcohol allowed under special permission. Two policemen shot in a mysterious early-morning incident linked to whisky distribution. Federal figures blame Wisconsin failures and urge hard jail sentences to curb illicit booze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sadler and Pappas
Washington
A. V. Dalrymple
John Kramer
National Prohibition
Lillcit
Sandia
Bride and groom wed after seaplane ceremony
In Los Angeles 21 year old Mrs Domin Redfern and 22 year old Arthur Quincy Hagerman hurried a wedding when the license bureau was closed. Hagerman chartered a seaplane, flew 10 miles to sea and had Capt Armand Anderson perform the ceremony on the water. They left for Nevada on their wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Domin Redfern
Arthur Quincy Hagerman
Hagerman
Armand Anderson
Nevada
U. S. Opens More Land in Colorado Valleys
More than 200000 acres in Colorado have been released for homestead entry from government reserved power site land. The lands lie mainly in river valleys and may be retaken if the government needs them for power sites.
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U. S
Colorado
Denver
Colo
M. D. McEntry
United States Land Service
Law changes urged by Iowa social workers on defective children
In Des Moines on October 19 the Iowa conference of social workers called for laws to prevent or discourage propagation by feeble minded or insane parents, and reforms to widows pensions. They urged state or city schools for prospective parents to prevent delinquency by normal parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Conference of Social Workers
Duck hunter killed by companion shot near Colorado Springs
In Colorado Springs, Joseph Guyer, 24, died from gunshot wounds after a companion's shotgun discharged while duck hunting yesterday. He was walking ahead of W. G. Taylor, who carried the gun. the discharge struck Guyer in the back.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Wet
Joseph Guyer
Guyer
W. G. Taylor
Taylor
Creel Visit Questioned by Mexican Papers
Mexico City newspapers report that George Creel visited for a confidential mission from President Wilson, countering Cree’s preflight claim that he had no mission or government commission from the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
George Creel
Committee On Public Information
Wilson
Cree
United States
Bryan Eyes Movie Career Plans Revealed
William Jennings Bryan sought a film star career as Ed ward F. Goltra testified before a Senate campaign funds subcommittee in St. Louis. Dalton of Missouri wrote a prohibition scenario and invited Bryan to partner, with Bryan to play the lead. Goltra said he attempted to finance the project, but disputes between Bryan and Dalton blocked it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
William Jennings Bryan
Edward F. Goltra
Missouri
Senate
Goltra
George Dalton
Prohibition
Bryan
Mr. Dalton
Farmers Plan New Plea for Finances
Washington D C Oct 19 A farmers committee appointed after last week's conference plans a general meeting on October 28 to push for action on farm credit. Invitations were sent by Charles A Lyman secretary of the national board of farm organizations. About 100 representatives are expected from farm interests nationwide. The group says the treasury and federal reserve board did not act yet but the issue is now public and may prompt later action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D .C
Federal Reserve Board
Conference of Farmers
Charles A. Lyman
National Board of Farm Organizations
Treasury Department
Ouster of Recorder Hendryx Is Stopped
Cedar Rapids Iowa October 19 County Attorney H K Lockwood dismissed ouster proceedings against Seth Hendryx county recorder after Judge John T Moffit refused temporary removal saying evidence did not warrant removal two signers of affidavits had counter affidavits. Board may seek jury later.
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Cedar Rapids
H. K. Lockwood
Seth Hendryx
Board of Supervisors
John T. Moffit
Moffit
Hendryx
Bandit Steals $1500 and Ring from Regent Theater
A masked bandit robbed Sam Brameon, assistant manager at the Regent theater in Kansas City downtown, escaping with $1600 from the till and a ring valued at 1000 belonging to Robert L. Aykin, theater treasurer. The heist occurred in broad daylight as the city center business district watched. Local police launched a manhunt.
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Kansas City
Sam Brameon
Regent Theater
Robert L. Aykin
Engineer Dies After Train Wreck Near Colonia New Jersey
Edward Quail, an engineer for a Pennsylvania passenger train, was fatally scarched in a rear end collision with an eastbound freight near Colonia New Jersey. A fireman was injured but not seriously, and all passengers escaped harm.
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Colonia
N. J
Edward Quail
Pennsylvania
Here
Choir theft reported at Christ Church in New York
A church choir at Christ Church in New York was singing when thieves entered the choir room and stole cash. Police investigated the break in as authorities sought suspects and secured the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Christ Church
Man shoots wife and mother in Rockford tragedy
Noble Dickinson, 22, shot and killed his wife Josephine 20 and fatally wounded his mother in law Dora Brown in Rockford Tennessee, then shot himself. Doctors said he could not live. He visited the home to discuss divorce terms and opened fire during the talk. The couple’s 2-year-old child witnessed the event. A bullet aimed at the father in law narrowly missed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Hunger Striker MacSwiney Worsens in Brixton Jail
London reports Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney of Cork is seriously ill while hunger striking in Brixton jail. A Sinn Fein bulletin notes developed scurvy symptoms and calls for citrus intake, though his sister refuses. He hears of Fitzgerald’s death and prays for fellow hunger-strikers as cold weather deepens concerns.
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London
Terence MacSwiney
Cork
Brixton
Sinn Fein Information Bureau
MacSwiney
Sinn Fein
Fitamerald
Fitzgerald
Aged Nebraskan Woman Dies in Auto Accident
Bassett Nebraska October 19 Mrs Inis Childs of Tilden died in an automobile wreck near Bassett while returning home from Long Pine visitations. Her daughter Byron Barkdoll son in law and a small child were in the car. She was 75 and widow of Edward Childs pioneer of Antelope County. She leaves ten children.
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Bassett
Neb
Inis Childs
Tilden
Byron Barkdoll
Long Pine
Tidén
Arkdolls
Bank Robbery Reported In Loveland Colorado
Looters cut through the bank roof at Eatea Park between Saturday night and morning. They escaped with about $2,400 in Liberty bonds and cash. Officials have no suspects but believe amateurs committed the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
Colo
Pickford Case Postponed In Nevada Divorce Fight
Preliminary arguments in the Nevada suit against Gladys M Pairbanks also known as Mary Pickford and her former husband Owen Moore were postponed for a second time today. Attorneys for Mary Fairbanks said the delay follows orders to file several canals to pave roads for motor care.
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San Francisco
State of
Nevada
Gladys M. Moore
Gladys M. Pairbanks
Mary Pickford
Moton Picture
Qwen Moore
Fairbanks
Minden
Nev
Mia Fairbanks
Boosters Cross River in Skiffs for Mulehead Project Talk
Chamber of Commerce excursion members toured the Rosebud country pressing a Mulehead power dam and bridge on the Missouri River. Demonstrations at Wheeler crossing showed ferries halted by wind and shallow waters as boosters planned a bond financed project to supply cheap power and future tax revenue. Local leaders from Rosebud counties, Sioux City market ties, and railroad towns lined up support ahead of the spring legislative session.
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Leneateer
Naturd
Chamber of Commerce
Junket
Cornhusker
Mulehead
Wheeler Crossing
Gregory County
Skiffa
Ekiffa
Boneateel
Rosebud
South Dakota
Sioux City
Investigations on Campaign Spending Continue After Elections
The U S sub committee on campaign expenditures voted to resume probes into funds raised and spent for the presidential, senatorial and congressional campaigns after November 2. Missouri Democratic figures testified about financing 25 state convention delegates. Edward F Goltra said he paid 4198 plus 2 from locals to cover delegate expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
United States
Joplin
Edward F. Goltra
Missouri
Goltra
Walsh
Montana
Pitcher Mails greeted by kisses in Ogden welcome
Walter Mails of the Cleveland Indians was greeted with kisses from two Sacramento women, Catherine Whitney and Charlotte Mosch, as he arrived in Ogden on his way home. Harold P. Spencer led the Sacramento chamber delegation that met him.
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Mails
Ogden
Utah
Sacramento
Walter Mails
Cleveland Indians
Harold P. Spencer
Sacramento Chamber of Commerce
Catherine Whitney
Charlotte Mosch
Society couple held on forger y charges
Chicago police arrest prominent society couple Mr and Mrs Jay Bullock amid forged check mysteries. They allegedly ran a ring across Omaha Kanesars towns including St Louis Indianapolis Kalamazoo Danville and others, netting about 75000 on worthless checks.
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Chicago
Jay Bullock
Omaha
Kanesar At. Louis
Indianapolia
Kalamazoo
Catur
Danville
I! Chicago
Boston restaurant men face gouging charge
Boston officials report United States Attorney Daniel J. Gallagher pressed restaurant owners during an open hearing to explain why they allegedly gouge prices. He warned of legal action to punish excessive pricing as he cited costs and marked profits on Ham sandwiches Rolls and plc items, used to illustrate the alleged markup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United States
Daniel J. Gallagher
PLC
Grand Jury Resumes Probe of Baseball Gambling
Chicago reports the special grand jury restarted its inquiry into the 1919 World Series fix and other baseball gambling. Focus shifted to baseball pools with possible recommendations on their harm to the sport. Assistant state's Attorney Replogle oversaw the probe and noted potential indictments beyond the eight White Sox players already charged.
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Chicago
Mexico Faces Serious Miners Strike With Provisional Efforts
Mexico City reports 2000 coal miners in Coahuila on a strike that has grown grave. Provisional President De La Huerta is pressing for a fast compromise. If no deal by Wednesday, many smelters and industries may shut for fuel shortages, risking over 100000 jobs. The strike seeks higher wages and improved working conditions.
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Mexico City
Coahuilla
de la Huerta
Newark Whisky Club Raid Leads to 40 Arrested
Newark police rounded up 40 men on loitering charges at the whisky curb raid in Newark New Jersey. Several escaped in cars as officers moved in. Bail to be set at police headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Retail clothing men to sell at cost nationwide
Chicago October 19 retailers decide to sell at cost as costs rose beyond reason says Andreas Burkhardt head of the national association of retail clothiers. He argues continual cost increases left manufacturers and retailers unable to appeal to consumers on price and that profits must be forgone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Andreas Burkhardt
National Association of Retail Clothiers
Burkhardt
London Unemployment Parade Erupts Into Riot
London observers report a peaceful unemployed demonstration in central London escalated near Downing Street. Police used riot tactics as crowds surged from Whitehall to Trafalgar Square, with red flags seen and many injured.
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Londes
London
Whitehall
Downing Street
Victoria Embankment
River Thames
House of Parliament
Westminster
Embankment
Parliament
Lloyd George
No. 10
Whithall
Trafalgar Square
Bobby
Owning Street
Mae
Foreign Office
John
Turkish Official Quits Over Health Reasons
Constantinople Got. 1. Demad Hern posts Turigmh prand Viner has resigned because of ill health, the government announced Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Demad Hern
Turigmh Prand Viner
Wrangell's Forces Rout Reds in South Russia
General Wrangel reports victory in southern Russia with 4,000 prisoners taken north of Taurida and an advance to Nixopal. The communiqué cites strong enemy defeat and large captures, including armored units and prisoners.
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Wrangel
REDS
South
Russia
Wrangel Woops
Ee Iinaea
Taurida
Tnd
Wth
Nixopal
Kun
W Ramnber
Explosion at Mine in West Virginia Injures Nineteen
An explosion at the Rock Ford entrance of the Connelleville basin Coal and Coke company tipple near Hock Ford West Virginia badly damaged the mine and caused nineteen men at work to be endangered as they were crowded in the passage before midnight.
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London
Uni
Westmoreland
Union
Morntown
W. Va
Rockford
Connelleville Basin Coal & Coke Company
Hockford
VARDON NO RAY LOSE IN BIGFORD MATCH
New York Col DeWalter Mages and Dun Barnes won today defeating Harry Vardlon at Biguford. Wind Live all guilars finished in 6 hours with mates.
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Vardon
New York
Col
DeWalter Mages
Dun Barnes
Harry Vardlon
Wind
Ohwke Mateo
Biguford
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International Boxing Union
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Man
Mother Inlaw
Nebaska
Pickford
King of
Glam
Cornhusker - Rosebud Trade Party
William N. Desk
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