11 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1920
Page
1
The Associated Press reports Washington that the Supreme Court refused to reconsider last June's ruling upholding the validity of the Prohibition amendment. The high court declined to rehear arguments on the dry ruling, maintaining the previous decision.
A vintage notice from Fredericktown Savings Institution extols saving time and money. It promotes a savings account with phrases about Benjamin Franklin, opportunity, and building fortune through diligent deposits at the old and reliable bank.
The White House released what it calls the official version of President Wilsons speech at the Eighth Plenary Session of the Peace Conference. The move comes amid a dispute with Senator Spencer who quoted the president. the stenographer notes deny the attributed statement and suggest a translation mix up may explain Spencer’s version.
Former President Taft said he favored the League of Nations without reservations but that Congress would reject Article 10. He warned Wilson’s stubbornness risks wrecking the League, and predicted the Senate would hold balance of power against adoption even under Governor Cox. May War Savings Stamps.
Brooklyn star Sherrod Smith faces Cleveland ace W ter Malis as the Indians bid to repeat, while fans storm ticket windows at midnight anticipating a ferocious battle. The Associated Press reports a hard fought clash with Smith and Miller for Brooklyn and Malis and O Nell for Cleveland listed as the key pitchers.
The Associated Press reports in Cleveland that Brooklyn Nation pitcher Marquard faced a ticket scalping charge. The court granted a postponement request, pushing the case to October 15.
The Associated Press reports in Springfield Illinois that Governor declared the League of Nations ready for trial before the American jury and electorate. He argues the League offers unequalled opportunity to prevent war and notes no substitute has been proposed, not even by Senator Harding.
A man confessed to abducting the Coughlin baby from a Norristown home and smothering the infant during the kidnapping. The Associated Press report notes police involvement and details of the alleged crime surrounding the suspect.
An Associated Dream account from Philadelphia notes the death of a woman described as Mrs Rogers and her daughter of Rogers. Official statements suggest the death resulted from self poisoning while under hospital care. Police indicate circumstances point to self harm.
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