Washington Sidelines Santo Domingo Occupation Achievements
A U S Navy led military government in Santo Domingo since 1916 reports marked improvements. The regime restored order, rebuilt finances, expanded sanitation and compulsory education, and trained Dominicans to govern after withdrawal. Education rose from 18,000 to 120,000 students.
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Asiington
Sam
Santo Domingo
United States
Republic
Reynolds Hayden
Santo Domlnco
Dominican Republic
New Points for First Geography Class
The U S Geological Survey lists easternmost West Quoddy Head Maine and western Cape Alva Washington as extremes with Cape Sable Florida as southernmost and a Minnesota area reaching 40 degrees 23 minutes north. It notes cross area 8 026 789 square miles land 2 073 774 water 53 015 miles and distances between coasts and boundaries.
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United States
United States Geographical Survey
West Quoddy Lead
Eastport
Cape Alva
Wash
Minnesota
Cape Sable
Florida
Florida Keys
Geographical Survey
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf of Mexico
West Quoddy Head
Pacific Ocean
Charleston
D. C
San Diego
Cal
Constitution Campaign Aims to Put U S Constitution in Every Home
The Constitutional League of America launches a nationwide drive to place the Constitution in 20 million homes. Leaders include governors from 36 states and figures such as Franklin K. Lane and Gen. Pershing. The effort features verbatim readings, translations into 16 languages, motion pictures, and school programs to foster a “school republic” concept.
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United States
America
Hard Boiled Smith Paroled From Fort Jay After Prison Term
War department announced former Lieut. Frank H. Smith known as Hard Boiled was paroled from Fort Jay New York on March 20. Convicted for brutal treatment of American soldier prisoners in France he began serving May 29 1919 and was transferred to Fort Jay July 21 1919. Parole reduced his sentence and expired July 29. He reported monthly to military authorities before release and later sought to settle an estate in Urbana Ohio. He told friends he planned to go to Naco Arizona after.
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T YS
War Department
Frank H
Smith
Adjutant General's Office
Washington
Secretary of War
France
Chelles
Fort Leavenworth
Fort Jay
Urbana
Naco
Ariz
Government and Army Reports Highlight May Tax Intake and Education
May tax receipts from candy tobacco and soft drinks continue to rise while theater admissions boost government revenue. Army education programs show 126 449 soldiers in school with 75 percent taking educational advantages. 19 000 recruits last month. German navy plans to build a Zeppelin outline are detailed. wheat variety tests favor the federation group on the Pacific coast with Oregon yields higher for federation and California higher for white federation.
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W. G. Thaan
Lee
Cliss
Navy Department
Pacific Coast
Agricultural Department
Thard Federation
Oregon
White Federation
California
MacSwiney Dies in English Jail After Hunger Strike
Terence MacSwiney lord mayor of Cork died at Brixton prison from heart failure after a 74 day hunger strike begun August 12. He was a Sinn Fein leader elected from Cork to the British Parliament but never took his seat. The death follows years of arrests, deportations, and trials for sedition and disaffection related to Irish independence.
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Sinn Fein
Cork
London
Terence MacSwiney
Brixton Prison
Vor Wes Hnconsclouus
John MacSwiftey
Brixton
MacSwiney
Cork Corporation
MacCurtin
Tie
Lkely
Dail Eireann
Ilegal
Irish Republic
England
Wakefield
Tle
Nenain
Ireland
Belfast
Inghmd
Eight Bandits Hold Up Barber Shop in St Louis
In St Louis on October 26 eight bandits entered a barber shop and forced the proprietor attendants and ten patrons to line up along the wall. They escaped with cash and jewelry totaling 1745 dollars.
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St. Louis
Qet
Ca As
Editor E D Craighead Dies in Missoula at 68
Editor E D Craighead, former University of Montana president and longtime Tulane University leader, died suddenly in Missoula on October 26. His career spanned academia and journalism, shaping higher education and regional reporting.
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E. D. Craighead
Missoula
Mont
Dct
E.D. Craighead
The
New Northwest
University of Montana
Tulane University
New Orleans
Three Die After Gas Plant Tank Explosion
Niagara Falls on October 23 saw three men die at the Electric Bleaching Gas plant when a tank used in chlorine gas production exploded. The accident prompted investigations and safety reviews at the facility.
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Niagara Falls
N.Y
Electric Bleaching Gas Company
Low Coffee Prices Crisis in Rogeta Colombia
Rogeta Colombia October 24 reports low coffee prices in Ameritican markets have not sparked a financial crisis locally government consideration of a bank moratorium is suggested to prevent hardship.
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Rogeta
Colombia
Mrs F D Roosevelt Aids Fund For League Of Nations
Mary Roosevelt wife of the Democratic nominee for vice president contributed 100 dollars to the League of Nations fund of the Democratic national committee in New York.
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F. D. Roosevelt
New York
Mary
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Democratic Nomines For View
League of Nations Fund
Democratic National Committee
Three Die in Poison Mystery at St. Anthony's Oakland
Three at St. Anthony's hospital in Oakland died and a fourth is believed beyond recovery, likely caused by food poisoning. The incident stirred a probe into possible contaminated meals.
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Oakland
Cal
St. Anthony's Hospital
Wings and Wonder: Alaska Flight Returns to Washington Standstill Crowd
Thousands witness the landing at Bolling Field as eight army aviators in four planes and America’s largest dirigible complete a 9,000 mile round trip from Mineola and Langley via Alaska. The crew receive certificates from Secretary Baker and Daniels amid a banquet with Gen. Menoher and Gen. Mitchell.
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Washington
America
Alaska
Mineola
Langley Field
Capitol
Bolling Field
Baker
Daniels
Pershing
Charles T. Menoher
Air Service
William Mitchell
Military Aeronautics
War Department
St. Clair Street
Laker
Captain Street
Howard Douglas
Clifford C. Nutt
Eric H. Nelson
C. A. Crmine
Ross Kilpatrick
James Long
Joseph
Airman Killed After Parachute Fails in Leap
Aberdeen Maryland October 26 Private B E R Moon died after leaping from an airplane when his parachute failed to deploy He fell into Stetuin narrows part of the Susquehanna river and his body has not been recovered.
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Aberdeen
Be, R. Moon
Stetuin Narrows
Susquehanna River
Farmer Vigilantes Form in Clark County Ohio
About 100 farmers organized the Clark county vigilance committee to aid officials in stopping thefts from farms stock pens and stables. They vow action against thieves who have plagued local ranches and farms in Springfield and surrounding areas. Philip Lefthand a Digger Indian reportedly 138 years old died in Bakersfield after his clothing caught fire from a burning pipe.
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Springfield
Clark County Vigilance Committee
Bakersfield
Cab
Get
Philip Lefthand
Veteran actor Oliver Doud Byron dies at Long Beach home
Long Beach New York October 26 veteran stage actor Oliver Doud Byron who had performed with Edwin Booth John Wilkes Booth Joseph Jefferson and other stars died at his home here The report notes his long career and association with prominent 19th century acting legends. Flour Drops $1 a Barrel.
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Long Beach
N. Y
Oliver Doud Byron
Edwin Booth
John Wilkes Booth
Joseph Jefferson
Train Hits Auto in Two States Killings
In Hampton Virginia on Oct 25 a farmer W T W Burmester died instantly and Frank Luabie was severely injured when their auto was struck by a Rock Island freight train. In Streator Illinois on Oct 22 Mrs B D Coons was killed and her husband and Mrs H L T Dwyer were fatally injured when a touring car was struck by a train near Streator.
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Hampton
W. T W. Burmester
Here
Frank Luabie
Rock Island
Streator
Til
B.D. Coons
Rutland
Tih
HL. T. Dwyer
Strestor
Nagler Granted New Trial in Espionage Case
Nagler former assistant secretary of state in Madison Wisconsin has been granted a new trial after his Federal court conviction two years ago on espionage act charges. The Oct 22 development recalls the lengthy legal process and potential reconsideration of the verdict.
Bank bandit killed in Cleveland Trust heist
Ten automobile bandits held up the Cleveland Trust Company branch at Bedford. One bandit died, four captured, others fled. Bank clerk William Petre was probably fatally wounded. robbers secured no money beyond about 50 000 dollars. A fusillade erupted as the car stalled and the gang escaped in a second vehicle.
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Cleveland, O
William Petre
Cleveland Trust Company
Bedford
Cleveland, QO
Trains Crash Near Harbin Reported Large Toll
Special dispatches from Harbin say the collision on the Chinese Eastern railway near Harbin caused 300 casualties, all Russians. A Vladivostok message cites about 100 killed in the wreck.
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Harbin
Manchuria
Tokio
Vladivostok
Air lines to launch Key West Havana sea plane service
Two heavy sea planes named Santa Maria and Pinta left New York on October 26 to inaugurate passenger and mail service between Key West and Havana on November 1. Each craft carries 11 passengers and mail sacks including a letter from President Wilson to Cuba’s president. The 90 mile flight is promised in 75 minutes.
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New York
Key West
Havana
Wilson
Cuba
Santa Maria
McGraw paid Slavin in settlement of action
On Broadway reports John J. McGraw Giants manager paid John C. Slavin about $20,000 to settle any claims from the August 8 incident that left Slavin badly injured and near death. Also in Mexico City Dr Cuberto Hidalgo resigned as undersecretary of foreign relations to run for governor of Hidalgo state.
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New York
Broadway
John J. McGraw
The
Giants
John C. Slavin
Slavin
McGraw
Quits
Mexico City
Cuberto Hidalgo
State of
Hidalgo
Detectives Raid Italian Eatery Find 800 Barrels Wine
Chicago detectives Egan and Thorpe raided Antonio Costalze's Italian restaurant and uncovered 800 barrels of wine and 500 barrels of mash. The contents were poured into the sewers.
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Chicago
Charles Egan
William Thorpe
Antonio Costalze
Swiss Seek New U S Loan To Electrify Railways
The Swiss government, via Lee Higginson & Co. of Boston, seeks a loan of about 100 million francs worth roughly $60 million. The funds are intended to electrify Switzerland’s national railways. In Cleveland a separate item notes a bandit attack on the Cleveland Trust company.
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U. S. Bern
Lee, Higginson & Co
Boston
Prominent Davenport Merchant Drowns After Escape
Davenport Oct 22. Pred We Mendin Jr a noted businessman and civic figure leaped into the Mississippi River and drowned after fleeing his home where he was under watch following a breakdown.
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Lowa
Davenport
We.mentin, Jr
Mississippi
Return of the 25th Cent Haircut Noted in LA
In Los Angeles on October 22 the 25th century haircut reappeared after a period of absence when cheaper 85 and 50 cent styles dominated. Only a few shops observed its return.
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Los Angeles
Cali
Gary predicts brighter business skies and fairer prices
Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel told the American Iron and Steel Institute that business prospects in the United States and abroad are unusually bright. He warned of potential shocks but blamed no fundamental weaknesses, urged price reductions by those in business, and forecast rapid French and Belgian recovery under strong leadership.
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New York
United States
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
American Iron and Steel Institute
France
Belgium
Gary
Indictments in Ball Fixing Case Reported
Cook county grand jury to vote on true bills against Hal Chase Bill Burns and Abe Attell for conspiracy to defraud by fixing games. Hartley Replogle says nothing. Judge Landis offered as head of national baseball commission at ten thousand dollars yearly for ten years.
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Hal Chase
Bill Burns
Abe Attell
Judge Landis
Chicago
Cook County Grand Jury
3Ill Burns
Hartley Replogle
Landis
National Commission
Alfred S. Austrian
Commission
Indict Armour & Co in New York for Lever Act profiteering
A federal indictment with 127 counts charges Armour & Co Chicago packers and officers with profiteering under the Lever act. A separate suicide note reports Dennis Kennedy 72 shot himself in his coffin in Winsted Connecticut after placing the coffin lid.
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New York
Armour &Co
Chicago Packers
Winsted
Conn
Dennis Kennedy
Outtalks Mob Court Frees Him in Ontario Murder Case
Welland Ontario reports David Mc Neal, freed from mob violence threats earlier, was acquitted of the murder charge in a case involving a four year old girl. The trial details indicate the prosecution failed to establish a guilty verdict beyond reasonable doubt amid tense local atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welland, Ont
David McNeal
Branting Cabinet Resigns After Short Governing Term
The Swedish cabinet led by Prime Minister Hjalmar Branting resigns. Branting formed the ministry on March 10 and restructured it on July 1.
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Stockholm
Tremier Wjalmar Branting
Branting
Mill wage cuts announced at Fall River mills
Falls River mills implement wage reductions with a twenty percent cut for workers at the Anne wan Ereo and Massasoit mills. employees of the Massasoit mills accepted the change on Thursday.
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Fall River
Mass
Anne.wan
Ereo
Massasoit Mills
Thurs, Cay
Girl Flyer Killed in Fall in Menlo Park
Frances W. H. Lee, a Chinese student aviatrix, was killed when she jumped from a falling device in Menlo Park California on October 23. John Courtney, a member of the machine crew, sustained probably fatal injuries.
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Menlo Park
Cali
Lee
John Courtney
Landis vows crackdown on whisky ring operations
Federal investigator Landis targets the whisky ring and drug rackets in Chicago. He promises a thorough probe to reach the bottom of illicit liquor schemes and associated corruption.
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Landis
Chicago
Get
JW Pga
Ratic
Judge Landis Seizes Liquor Probe Authority
Federal Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis took over the government liquor inquiry in Chicago. He urged action over talk while Assistant U S Attorney John J Kelly prepared subpoenas for Chief of Police John J Garrity to obtain more records. Garrity refused to release affidavits, saying they belong in the department. Kelly asserted he has independent evidence and warned further arrests of policemen and higher-ups.
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Chicago
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Landis
United States District Attorney’s Office
United States District Attorney
John J. Kelly
Liquor Quizz
John J. Garrity
Garrity
Samuel A. Ettelson
Chief Garrity
Kelly
Gurrity
Mr. Kelly
King Alexander of Greece Dies From Monkey Bite
Athens reports King Alexander is dead following earlier bulletins. Official notice says death came from infection after two monkey bites when the king defended his dog. Prior reports had suggested possible death, sourced from multiple outlets.
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Athens
Alexander of
Greece
Alexander
Trade Figures Show September Export Rise and Import Drop
Washington reports September trade data from the Department of Commerce. Exports rose by 28 million dollars versus August while imports fell by 150 million dollars from the previous month, signaling a reversal of prior trends.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
U S Man Slain in Mexico
Washington reports M. T. Sevrey an American was murdered in Cananea Mexico last Wednesday. The American consul at Nogales was instructed by the secretary of state to urge local authorities to take all possible measures to apprehend the murderer.
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M. T. Sevrey
Cananea
Slayer
Washington
Mexico
State Department
Nogales
Reds and Petlura in Pact
A report from Lemberg says Bolsheviks and General Petlura have concluded an armistice. Advices from Constantinople report Armenians defeating Turkish nationalists on the plains at the foot of Mount Ararat near Etchmiadzin.
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REDS
Petlura
Vienna
Lemberg
Galicia
Constantinople
Mount Ararat
Etchmiadzin
Young Messenger Robbed of $1166 at City Street Corner
Chicago report says fourteen year old George Cashna, a messenger for the Southwest State bank, was held up by a lone robber at Fiftieth Street and Racine Avenue and robbed of a satchel containing $1166. No injuries reported. Police investigating the incident.
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Chicago
George Cashna
Southwest State Bank
Fiftieth Street
Racine Avenue
Fishermen Catch Deer in Patapsco River Near Baltimore
Four amateur fishermen net a 250 pound deer swimming in the Patapsco River about five miles from Baltimore. The animal died within hours and the circumstances remain a mystery. Liquor thieves flee with $25,000 in whisky after tying up staff at American Distilling’s Chicago facility.
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Baltimore
Patapscco River
Chicago
American Distilling Company
Communists planning coup warned by Die Freiheit
Berlin reports that Die Freiheit the organ of the Independent Socialists warns of a planned communist coup to overthrow the government in Germany with heightened political tension and international concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Die “Relheit
Independent Socialists
Head of Realty Firm Killed in Farm Dynamite Blast
Nes Moines Iowa Oct 27 William A Spurrier Jr son of Judy Spurrier and Mrs W A Spurrier Des Moines was killed when dynamite exploded in a barn on his Pine River Minnesota farm.
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Nes Moines
William A. Spurrier, Jr
Judy
W. A. Spurrier
Des Moines
Pine River
Minn
Remarkable Recovery From Change of Life With Vegetable Compound
Mrs Margaret Danz of Philadelphia testifies that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased her severe pains during the Change of Life after other medicines failed. She reports rapid improvement and urges others to try the remedy, asserting it has relieved more women than any other medicine.
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Philadelphia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Margaret Danz
26Th Street
Phila
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