Colonel Mitchell to face military court October 28
Washington Oct 20 Colonel William Mitchell, central figure in the air service controversy, was ordered to face a military court on October 28 in Washington on charges under the Ninety Sixth Article of War. The court, assembled by presidential direction, could sentence him to dismissal pending presidential approval.
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Blue Denim Work Draws Pittsburgh Students at Tech
At Carnegie Institute of Technology a majority of night students prefer blue denim work while few pursue occupations needing clean linen and neat grooming. Buildings and machinery trades attract many students, reflecting a shift toward technical labor.
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Carnegie Institute of ‘Technology
U.S. Destroyers Ordered to Alexandria for Syria Region
Washington reports two American destroyers from Gibraltar were ordered to Alexandria Egypt to stay ready for possible use at Syrian forts to protect American lives and property amid tribal revolt in the area.
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Greeks Demand A Heavy Indemnity
Athens reports the Greek government issued an ultimatum to Bulgaria with a 48 hour deadline over the trench fighting near Demirhissar demanding two million French francs in indemnity and punishment for Bulgarian officers.
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Ship commander killed on board liner Melita
London Oct 21 Captain A T H Claw commander of the liner Melita of the Canadian Pacific Steamship Company was shot and killed aboard his ship last night. One officer fired the shot and two other officers were wounded. The motive remains unknown.
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Canadian Pacific Steamship Company
City rules bar single men from municipal jobs in Bradford
Bradford officials pass a law prohibiting unmarried men from holding city jobs when a married man is available. Councillors note there are nearly twice as many single women as bachelors, and the Wool Trade’s precarious state drives many young men to avoid marriage, the medical officer says.
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Italian freighter Ygnacio Florio sinks off coast
The Italian freighter Ygnacio Florio sent SOS calls Monday night and was abandoned in a sinking condition after the crew were rescued by the steamship President Harding in the hours before daybreak. The second officer was washed overboard and drowned.
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Peay objects to naming highways in Tennessee
Governor Peay protests federal plans to designate select routes as interstate highways while excluding other numbered Tennessee roads built with local funds. He filed a protest with the Agriculture secretary, arguing that competing routes from Bristol to Nashville, Nashville to Memphis, and Kentucky connections could cause confusion and debt borne by county bonds for state approved roads.
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Tennessee Governor Denies Wanted Tennessee Omitted on Highway Map
Governor Peay said he did not request Tennessee be omitted from a federal United States highways map. He noted routes for Tennessee were supplied and that the map, after a few changes, could be acceptable, while urging adequate funding for road links. The dispute involves federal aid highway administration and regional highway designations amid a broader interstate routes controversy.
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Creveling Resigns as State Highway Commissioner
J G Creveling Jr announced today his resignation as state highway commissioner. Governor Peay requested he stay, but the commissioner declined. The move occurs as Tennessee politics see shifting leadership.
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American Tobacco Company Cleared of Charges Today
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the American Tobacco Company did not violate anti trust laws by refusing to sell to wholesalers at prices below legitimate profit. The decision followed FTC proceedings and held the policy protected company and trade interests and was not wanton.
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Believe leader of bank robbers Dutch Anderson
Eyewitnesses in Guyandotte identify George Dutch Anderson as the gang leader in the recent bank holdup. A renting woman and an auto repair man who serviced the robbers’ car both pin him as the leader. The gang escaped with 7080 dollars as the bank closed for the day.
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Aged Confederate Leader Dies in Louisville
Captain John A. Abraham age 72 president of the Confederate Home near Louisville died today from paralysis. He previously served as a retired steamship inspector and guided wartime activities under Jefferson Davis.
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President Coolidge links crime cure to religion in speech
President Coolidge told the Congregational churches that greater law observance and broader religious influence are essential to curb crime. He warned there is no middle ground between justice and wrongdoing, urging the public to embrace the spirit of the Great Master and allow religion to guide reform beyond government reach.
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How Mellon's Plan Would Relieve the Smaller Taxpayers
The Associated Press reports proposals by Mellon intended to ease the burden on small taxpayers. Details outline adjustments to assessments and credits aimed at reducing effective tax loads for individuals with modest incomes and smaller property holdings. The plan emphasizes simplification and targeted relief, with anticipated effects on lower brackets and localized impacts.
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Market quotations from Louisville APOctober 21
The Associated Press market notes from Louisville on October 21 show hogs steady at two hundred, sheep and lambs steady, and general quotation stability across the livestock market.
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France cancels plan. seeks new debt talks with U S
Paris reports French government drafts a counter proposal on the debt question to be sent to Washington next week. Parliament rejects the provisional accord from Caillaux and calls for renewed negotiations with the United States. Caillaux faces delays in finalizing a financial restoration plan as parliament convenes. The French gold loan has disappointed, with subscriptions far below expectations. An item in Caillault's project reportedly calls for issuing 10 million francs in paper money early November.
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Robbers Enter Diamond Shop In New York Heist
In New York on October 21 robbers violated a police deadline and broke into a diamond shop. They bound clerks, looted the safe taking jewels valued at 50000 dollars. One clerk freed herself, ran to the door, called for help and collapsed. Police cordon the nine story building as investigation continues.
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New York
Boy Matricide Sentenced to Life in Prison
Warren Vandervoort, 17, son of Rev. RB Vandervoort of Parkersburg Iowa, was sentenced to life in state prison for the murder of his father on August 6. Judge C H Kelley imposed the term after a two day hearing during which the defense offered alleged extenuating evidence to seek a lesser sentence. He will be taken to prison tomorrow.
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Sweden Expands Radio Licensing Amid Higher Listener Tax
Stockholm reports that radio listeners face a higher entertainment tax as licenses rise to 75,000 from 6,000 last year and a 12 krone fee funds improvements. Demand on broadcasters prompts new arrangements and plans for a higher power central station with a 1,730 meter length.
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