Massey Leads New Zealand in Imperial Conference
The Right Hon. William Ferguson Massey, prime minister of New Zealand, chairs a long service career spanning lands and labor portfolios. As a key participant in the London Imperial Conference, his farming background and decade plus leadership shape views on land settlement and economic issues for New Zealand and other dominions.
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William Ferguson Massey
London
New Zealand
Dominion
Massey
Lands and Labor
Dominions
Find a September Morn Discovery in Oregon Forest
A life size nude stone figure was found by Southern Pacific surveyors four miles west of Crater Lake Oregon. The statue appears weather beaten and integral to a rock with the figure seated and head resting on arms. Art students estimate four to five months of constant carving if by an artist.
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San Francisco
Oregon Forest
Southern Pacific Railroad
Crater Lake
Oregon
Dances With Her Servants at Balmoral Ball
In Aberden Scotland October 17 Queen Mary dances with six Balmoral staff at a royal ball. The program features no modern dances only Highland reels and other pre jazz numbers. Arthur Grant head keeper partners the opening reel with gillies filling other spots. The King Prince Henry and princesses attend but do not dance.
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Associated Press
Aberden
Scotland
Balmoral
Arthur Grant
Gillies
King
Prince Henry
Princess Royal
Princess Maud
Princess Alice
B'nai B'rith and U S events marked today
On this date B'nai B'rith marks its 80th birthday. The United States began formal possession of Porto Rico 25 years ago. Springfield inmate Rev John Hunt turns 101, the oldest Brown University graduate alive. Delegates from US and Canada gather in Cleveland for a Y M C A constitutional convention. Lloyd George to speak in Chicago at an Audit Bureau banquet with presses leaders in attendance.
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B’nai B'rith
United States
Porto Rico
John Hunt
Springfield
Brown University
Canada
Cleveland
West Baden
Ind
Lloyd George
Chicago
The
Audit Bureau
Various Local Advertisements and notices from Laredo
Local items include sales at the Royal Furniture Store and the Tlaquepaque Art Store with reductions on Mexican pottery and novelties. There are notices for rent, turkey sales, auto painting, and upcoming community meetings including St. Andrew and several clubs. Also reported are marriage licenses, courthouse grand juries, and society announcements from Corpus Christi Street and nearby areas.
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Tlaquepaque
Clingenpeel Returns to Webb County Lumber Company Duties
In Laredo E G Clingenpeel resumes active leadership of the Webb County Lumber Company while continuing his Mirando City interests and aiding the Laredo homeless with home construction. Mr reas, previously with Webb County Lumber, has relocated to San Antonio.
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E. G. Clingenpeel
Mirando Lumber Company
Mirando City
Webb County Lumber Company
Laredo
Reas
San Antonio
American Legion Meeting Scheduled at Legion Hall
The American Legion invites members to an 8 and 8 P. M. meeting at Legion Hall on Wednesday October 17 to elect officers for the coming year. Post Commander Chas Galbraith signaled the event.
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American Legion Meeting
Legion Hall
Chas. Galbraith
Mrs Daiches Hosts Wednesday Auction Bridge Club
Mrs L Daiches will entertain the Wednesday Auction Bridge Club at 3 30 in the afternoon. There will be a meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary at the Rectory at 3 30 in the afternoon.
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The
Reveller’s Club
Elks Hall
Baptist Church
W. M.S
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Junior Auxiliary holds productive meeting with crafts and talk
The Junior Auxiliary met under Mrs. Cooks direction with Miss Mary Cook and Mrs. Spindle assisting. Members and guests filled an afternoon with scrap book work, wallpaper envelope crafts, and paper dining tree decorations before a short devotional in the Rectory parlor.
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Mary Anderson
Mary Ernestine
Dorothy
John Sielekt
Mollie Pearl
Henrietta Spindle
Virginia
Billy Rives
Elinor
Jack Kehl
Willie
Margaret Shutt
Miles Nye
Jack Aldridge
Jack Younkin
Gladys Greenstreet
Nellie
Patty Sue Bunn
Olivia Vidares
Mary Katherine Johnston
Alta Gracia Puster
Governors Gather for Regional Conference in Indiana
Governors and executive representatives from seven states and territories met in West Baden Indiana for the annual conference. Topics included Prohibition enforcement taxation agriculture uniform legislation waterpower development and railroad valuation with Governor Neil of Texas among attendees.
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Hy Associated Press
West Baden
Ind
Neil
Texas
Oklahoma Legislature Prepares Walton Impeachment Report
Both houses meet briefly this afternoon as house impeachment inquiry committees finish prep work on the Walton investigation. The report is expected to be filed with the house Friday.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
House
Walton
Five Miners Entombed In Utah Coal Mine
Five men remain trapped inside a Utah coal mine after a rock fall. The foreman Dan Eden is believed buried under rock piles visible to rescuers. Rescue efforts were halted when shifting rubble forced workers to retreat for safety.
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Associated Press
Bincham
Utah
Dan Eden
Bail Granted in Texas Killing Case. Death Penalty Denied
Bail of 10000 dollars was granted by the Court of Criminal Appeals to Jeff Hicks jailed in Cherokee county for the killing of Ocie Payne following a quarrel. The court denied the state's rehearing in Luther Olins Harris county death penalty case. The convention was reversed and sent back for a new trial.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tends
Oet
Court of Criminal Appeals
Jeff Hicks
Cherokee County
Ocie Payne
Hicks
Payne
Luther @olins
Harris County
First Women Operate Savings and Loan Firm
Associated Press reports in Cleveland that the Women's Savings & Loan Company opens new offices in the Women's City Club building as the first savings and loan firm run entirely by women. Organized in 1922 by 15 women the firm has over $150 000 in assets and 500 stockholders with all officers directors and sales staff female. The company aims to attract male clients despite its feminine leadership.
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Ty Asociated Press
Cleveland
Women's Bevings & Foan Company
Women’s City Club
Fortunes Made by German Youths
Berlin's young motorists dominate Berlin's car ownership with most vehicles in the hands of 20 to 25 year olds. The article notes rapid wealth from speculative ventures during hard German currency shifts and says many new fortunes belong to non Germans. It warns such get rich quick schemes may fade when currency stabilizes.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Convict's Escape Bid Thwarted at Baltimore Station
Frederick Simes 21 years old tried to flee from the Maryland state prison by climbing the wall at Union Station. A guard fired and he fell with a broken leg as authorities inside searched for escapees. Ramos later posed as a taxi victim to reach New York but failed to board.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Union Station
New York
Frederick Simes
State Penitentiary
Fatnes
Ramos
Grand jury investigates killing near Center Texas
The grand jury in Center Texas opened an inquiry into the slaying of William Cook at Choice seven miles south of Center. J C Boles is jailed charged with the shooting. Oles a rural mail carrier, 45, is married and Mrs Cook is postmistress at Choice.
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Associated Presa
Center
Texas
William Cook
Choice
Here
J. C. Boles
Oles
Discussion on American debt policy delays
Washington October 17 A meeting of the American debt commission was forecast by Senator Simcot of Utah after a conference with Secretary Mellon. He declined to disclose developments and said delay would continue until Congress opens.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senatoer Simcot
Republicand
Utab
Secr
Tary Mellon
Litit
Comeress
Mail Fraud Case Details Linked to Tech Associates
Fragmented notes describe a trial involving Mr Cockett and about 73 associates accused of using mills to defraud. CW Whitmer testifies on ties to Buck Fiogi eel company and transfers of stock to a remote producers group led by Pe Cook, who served as president.
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Techayens
Cockett
Edo Owith
CW. Whitmer
Premean
Ows
Sted
Sted and Sah Qhown
Sovk
Seektion
Af Waich
Pe Cook
Ies Oud
Bloody feud fuels Mexican state crisis in Potosi
Associated Press reports violent developments in San Luis Potosi as Cedilio brothers challenge municipal authorities and threaten the government palace. Federal forces consider stepping in while Laurens vows to oppose any seizure of power amid rival factions and communications disruptions.
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Associated Presa
Mexico City
San Lus Potosi
Steg
Ria
Condioming
Laurens
Ness
Owley’s Plans for Our Safety Highlight Aviation Power
National Commander Alvin Owsley urged real limits on arms and assembling the world’s strongest air force, paired with strong land and sea forces, as delegates to the American Legion convened. He spoke at a San Francisco banquet amid debates on policy and defense.
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Ry Associated Press
San Francisco
American Legion
Alvin Oweley
Ip Am
United States
Worst Flood in History Passes
A damning flood disaster report notes the worst flood in history causing millions of dollars in losses across Vidahona Civ. Roads collapsed and utilities disrupted while vast areas faced property destruction and evacuations as relief agencies assist remaining refugees now returning home.
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Vidahona Civ
Arrested Conspirators Tied to Ploy Behind Fatal Explosion
In Warsaw on October 17 the Associated Press reports the arrest of conspirators connected to the prior week’s blast at a city market. Authorities say the explosion was part of a larger plot hatched in a neighboring county, killing more than a dozen people, mostly children, and injuring about a thousand others.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Dh Bert
Cieades
Phe Potleoari
Free meals and relief supplies ordered in Berlin
Berlin authorities announced immediate opening of 14 feeding kitchens and free wood and coal allowances to aid the starving. Areas that saw food rioting yesterday returned to calm following the relief measures.
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Berlin
The English Way. An American’s Stray Weighing Joke
An American visiting England steps on a scale and misreads it as declaring his weight in odd items. A friend asks about the meaning, and the man proudly interprets the reading as eleven tons of bricks boards and shingles, in a humorous exchange from Pickup.
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England
Gas Price Manipulation Review by 24 Attys General
Attorneys general from 24 states urged applying existing laws to curb gasoline price manipulation amid the current market situation. The group discussed regulatory gaps and potential enforcement actions to deter price gouging during shortages.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Turning a New Leaf Failures Repeat Old Mistakes
Readers blame repeated lapses as people promise change yet repeat familiar faults. The piece notes frustration with cycles of behavior and calls for genuine reform rather than hollow resets.
Scottish Masons Thank President Coolidge for Thoughtfulness
In Washington on October 17, Scottish Rite Masons who declined to extend a long handshaking ritual to President Coolidge received an appreciation letter from the executive. The message was sent to John H. Cowles, grand commander of the Southern jurisdiction.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
John H. Cowles
Southern
Lloyd George Resting in Chicago After Illness
David Lloyd George cancels all engagements for the day at the Inter Urban Amphitheater stock yards to rest in bed due to a persistent cold and fatigue. Doctors advise keeping him quiet as his tour continues, citing recent deaths of President Harding and former President Wilson as context for extra care.
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Associated Press
Chicago
David Lloyd
Stockyards
Harding
Wilson
President Vohtne Backs Continuation of Predecessor Policy
Washington October 17 The president strongly favors continuing the prior administration's policy on government funds. He sent a letter praising George W Skilton and officials for their efforts to end the last fiscal year without new purchases, returning unspent funds to the treasury.
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Associated Press
Washington
Volhtne
George W. Skilton
Eutogy
International
Iersary
Treasury
Record Baby Weighs 16 Pounds in Brady Texas
A 16-pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Barnett at Call Greedk seven miles southwest of Brady. The attending physician notes the scales may have read slightly high, but confirms the record weight.
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Brady
Texas
Alro
Do. Barnett
Call Grecdk
Here
League backs boycott of national advertisers at Denison convention
Foreign Advertising in Denison Texas reports that at the Texas Daily Press League annual convention on October 17 resolutions were adopted urging members to refuse cooperation with any national advertiser who does not commit advertising appropriations to dandy newspapers in which he seeks cooperation.
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Associated Press
Denison
Tex
Texas Daily Press League
League
Woman on Trial in Fort Worth Homicide Case
Mrs Hilan Broussard a 28 year old woman stood trial in Fort Worth Texas charged with killing her husband Louis Broussard on September first The second trial followed a prior jury dispute The state contends the murder was in cold blood while the defense asserts she acted to fear she would be killed after accusations of infidelity
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Fort Worth
Texas
Hilan Broussard
Louis Broussard
Recall Demand Approved by Independence Commission
After a stormy session the independence commission adopted a resolution demanding the recall of Governor General Wood. The body said it approved the recall demand presented by Ixy Associated Presa and Minti PL 62 on October 17.
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Minti
Philpue
Independence Commission
Wood
Manila Favors American Ships In Island Trade
Manta October 17 American ships carried almost half of the Philippine Islands trade in the first half of the year. Customs figures show total trade at 158,886,000, up over 26,000,000 from 1922. American ships handled 49,486,806, British vessels 29,0566, Japanese ships about 4,600,000.
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Hy Associated Press
Manta, Oet
Philippine
Customs House
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Lord Kilmarnock
Robert Lansing
Watertown
N. Y
Carl’ N. Fish
Department of History
University of Wisconsin
Central Falls
R. 1
Childe Hassam
Boston
Mass
Corpus Christi St
Royal Furniture Store
Richters
Threadgill & Threadgill
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
Tlaquepaque Art Store
Richter
United States District Court
Forty-Ninth Judicial District Court
Federal Grand Jury
District Court Grand Jury
Christ Church
B. Juarez
Jose Maria Salas
Aurora Simon
Felix Hernandes
Fidel Cantu
Lincoln Streat
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
W. Gregg
Times Office
Corpus Christ Street
Dorothy Dow
Chicago Tribune
Gus Becker
Louis
Dora Becker
Galveston
Theodore Wright
del Rio
City
St. Anne Society
Charles Richter
South Liredo
St. Peter's Church
Josefina Guajardo
Ernesto Vidales
Music and Literature
Bureau of Extension
University of Texas
Edith Wharton
Horace Watson
Rex Shanks
Mally
Carlos Richter
Adolph Hausman
Seal
Donaldson
Brewer
Cullinan
Dunlap
Nuevo Taredo
Miss Belmont
George Derby
Nett
Burr
Holland
Hy Associated. Press
Moscow
Mra
Violet 8
Oberrecht Society
Tress
San Luis Potos
Sate
Aurelio Manrique
Owsley
Quate National
the Masons
Manila
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