Colorado Coal War Erupts as Martial Law Declared
Oct 25 28 1920 reports detail a growing coal field clash in southern Colorado near Ludlow with machine gun fire and guards clashing with strikers and sympathizers amid a snowstorm. Governor Ammons proclaims martial law, plans 1000 troops, and warns against importing strikebreakers as death toll fears rise.
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Colorado
Lanslow
Denver
Ammons
Ludlow
Colo
R Clennen
Herwind
Hastings
Strite
Athkcor
Delagua
Tm In
Fire consumes unoccupied Mill House home of McKenna kin
An unoccupied residence at the Mill house, owned by T. McKenna, brother of the home secretary, burned reportedly by suffragists. The loss is estimated at about 10 000 dollars.
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London
T. McKenna
Clerk Fields on Triad at Portland
Portland news recounts trial in circuit court of Frank S. Fields former county clerk charged with technical larceny of $18 000. He allegedly deposited funds in his own name and collected interest for months, prompting the larceny indictment.
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Portland
Ore
Frank S. Fields
Fields
Field
Man Charged in Death Case Brought to New York
Burton W. Gibson, indicted for causing the death of Mrs. Tona Menschilk Szubo, was brought to New York from Goshen and jailed at the Tombs. Indictments allege he murdered Mrs. Beatrice in the estate matter.
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New York
Burton W. Gibson
Tona Menschilk Szubo
Gossen
Teirlne
Mra
Beabo
Hemment to Lead Africa Hunt by Camera and Dogs
John Hemment, famed hunter and explorer, plans an expedition to Africa with four Whites and several natives. The mission aims to film big game rather than shoot, using English lurchers to trail across unvisited Dark Continent regions. Members include Roberts of Brooklyn, guide George Ontram, and Allen Flue, ally of the Duke of Connaught.
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New York
John
Hemment
Africa
W. W. Roberts
Brooklyn
Ceorte Ontram
Allen Flue
Duke of Connaught
Kirksville Man Wins Land Lottery First Choice
Marion Fitch of Kirksville Missouri won first choice in the government land lottery drawing announced in North Platte Net.
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North Platte, Net
Marion Fitch
Kirksville, Mo
Murphy Denies Most Sulzer Charges in Long Statement
New York reports Murphy flatly denies all but one Sulzer allegation, contesting graft claims and campaign finances. He singles out a $5,000 contribution linked to Judge Beardsley and Anthony N Brady, who died in London after Murphy says the funds were traced and returned.
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New York
Murphy
William Sulzer
Sulzer
Tammany Hall
Judge Beardsley
Anthony N. Brady
St Murphy
Beardaley
Mr Brady
Brady
London
Wolger Aturphy
Hiiaj
Witmertiageland
Mr. Murphy
Rebels Concentrate for Attack on Mexican Town
Prownsville Texas October 25 Rebels concentrate about Monterey as advices reach here Six hundred troops are reported on the way from Montemoras to reinforce the besiegers and the early fall of the town is predicted Rebels are entrenched on the outskirts of Monterey not fully confirmed by officials
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Prownsville
Tex
Monterey
Montamoras
New York Society Women Back Mitchel Campaign Tour
New York women led by Mrs J Borden Harriman and Mrs Charles Dana Gibson toured Longshoremen near Fulton Street ferries distributing Mitchell campaign literature. They spoke from decorated autos during a money tour, collecting support in the mayoralty fight.
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NEW York Society
Women IN Political Campaign
New York
Fulton Street
Lower East River
J. Borden Harriman
Charles Dana Gibson
Waldorf Astor
Mitchel
Farmer with Broken Shoulder Drives for Medical Aid
Alex Shafer of Pilot Rock suffered a broken shoulder while harrowing on his ranch. He drove his Case auto alone to Pilot Rock for surgical aid, arriving in need of care but improving, though likely unable to drive for some time. The doctor cautions against such strain during convalescence.
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Alex Shafer
Pilot Rock
Shafer Ia
BE. &. Shafer
Joeter
Shafer
Unity of interests in Western Hemisphere seen as policy
Reports from Mobile interpret President Wilson and Secretary Bryan as shaping a unity of interests in the Western Hemisphere. Aiming to end dollar diplomacy, uphold the Monroe Doctrine, and avoid Mexican intervention unless necessary, they may publish a definite statement of policy soon.
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Wilson
Bryan
Washington
Mobile
Ala
Dimoman
Mexico
United States
Congress
Brown
Tomorro
Girls Friendly Society Opens Annual Session in New York
The Girls Friendly Society of America holds its annual meeting in New York with delegates from all regions to discuss sociological and practical questions about improving conditions for girls in the United States. Prominent sociological speakers are expected to address the sessions.
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New York
United States
Girls Friendly Society of America
PrankJoyride Ends in Wreck After Theft in Cascade Area
A car stolen from Er nest C. Smith was driven in a high speed joy ride through the Cascade area, smashing a journal on the machine and wrecking the vehicle at Eighth street corner. Marshall Carson suspects a prank by unknown party.
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Mooodriver
Ernest C. Smith
Eighth Street
Cascade Avenue
Avys Marahal Carson
Countess Elected President in PROOKLYN NL Y
The Countess of Carlisle was re elected World s president of the Wo Cot. Oct 3 in PROOKLYN New York.
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Prooklyn
NL Y
Countess of Carlisle
American battleships and wars swirl through risky headlines
General turmoil spans the globe as U S policy shifts stir talk of intervention in Mexico. Wilson era aims for closer ties while Colombia and Colorado face civil unrest. Monterey braces as rebels tighten, Manila reports plague, and local sports begin with Pendleton’s Friday football.
Slayer Found In Salem Asylum After Wandering
Gre Baker October 24 The slayer of Morris Debien has been found. Sheriff Rand reports the murderer was confined in the state insane asylum at Salem for two weeks and did not recall the crime until motivated by Sheriff Kund. He now tells his tale of privations and wanderings and will be held at the asylum until cured before Baker trial. Committed from Columbia County October 11 Jurovich raved at the asylum, then aided by inquiries uncovered the case and offered the killer’s full account of his acts.
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Baker
Gre
Morris Debien
Rand
Salem
Sheriff Kund
Fnally
Willa Jurovich
Columbia County
Jurovich
Portland
Sheriff Rand
New Mexico Policy Formulation By United States Debated
Washington reports from the British foreign office claim Britain would take no action in the Mexican situation after the southern republic election without U.S. consultation. Such claims bolster talk of a U S note to foreign powers to shape a concerted Mexican policy. Secretary Bryan declined to comment on any note or new variations at this time.
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Washington
Foreign Office
Great Britain
United States
Iinterest
Brian
London
Wuerta
Walla Walla Pioneers Called by Death
Walla Walla Oct 26 J H Stockwell aged 4 years and J H Ingram aged 74 years, pioneer residents, died at their homes Sunday morning. Stockwell lived 33 years in the city and Ingram 28 years. Ingram survived by widow and several children including Elmer Ingram Waco Texas and Dr J W Ingram Bonners Ferry.
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Walla Walla
J. H. Stockwell
J. H Ingram
Stockwell
Angrum
Michigan
California
Sie
Saeramento
San Francisco
Mr. Ingram
Am Thinol
Elmer Ingram
Waco
Texas
Mra
A. G Cornwell
Ella Ingram
City
J. W. Ingram
Bonners Ferry
M. M. Ingram
Weston
Robert Robert Proudfit
Wheat Sale At Walla Walla Plans Prices Declined
Walla Walla on October 24 reports 70,000 bushels owned by H. H. Vincent sold at 50 cents for bluestem and 71 cents for Turkey red. George Kellough and G. B. Lareen handled 12,000 bushels of Turkey red, bluestem and hybrid at the same prices, with farmers delaying sales as prices fail to meet expectations.
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Walla Walla, Wash
H. H. Vincent
George Kellough
EB. Lareen
Pendleton Resident Dies of Bubonic Plague in Manila
William Crozier, former Pendleton newspaper man and managing editor of the Manila Bulletin, died in Manila after contracting bubonic plague. He is remembered in Pendleton for earlier work at the East Oregonian and the old Tribune, and was among Oregon recruits sent to the Philippines nearly twenty years ago.
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Philippines
William Croger
Pendleton
Iron
Wid
Manila
Bulwith
Cust Oregonian
Floyd N Scohumaker
Manila Bulletin
Schumeker
Crozier
United States
Islands
East Oregonian
Old Tribune
Oregon
Katherine Elkins Weds Plain Young American
Katherine Elkins daughter of late Senator Stephen E. Elkins married William F. O. Hitt at Holleyhurst in Elkins West Virginia. The ceremony was quiet with only immediate family present. Ex Senator Davis Elkins attended the groom and Mrs Blaine Elkins served as matron of honor. The bride is granddaughter of ex Senator Gussaway Davie.
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Holleyhurst
Elkins
Davis Elkins
Blaine Elkins
F. H. Baron
Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church
United States
Gussaway Davie
Richard Elkins
Philadelphia
Katherine Barnet
Wisconsin
Katherine Britton
Washington
Enat
Colonel Roosevelt Cheered Through Sao Paulo Streets
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt received a hearty welcome on arrival at Sao Paulo by special train. He was greeted by Mrs Roosevelt, state officials, army officers, and members of the French military mission. A reception at the palace followed, with government and municipal officials in attendance, and crowds cheered as he toured the city visiting the museum and public buildings.
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Sao Pauta
Prasit
Ove
Theodore Roosevelt
Rigo
Mra Roosevelt
Sao Paulo
Rodiguez Ales
Roosevelt
Somteprates Palace
Isaac Stephenson Jr Found Dead Aboard Northwestern Train
Isaac Stephenson Jr the son of Wisconsin Senator Isaac Stephenson was found deaf aboard a Northwestern train. Death attributed to heart failure.
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Milwauker
Wis
Isaac Stephenson, Jr
Senator Stephenson
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Probing Mexican Tensions Tied to Diaz’s U.S. Protection
Washington officials say intervention in Mexico seems nearly inevitable as Diaz seeks U.S. protection after arrest of an American associate. Diaz aboard an American warship in Vera Cruz sparks concerns of international complications. Diaz and companions expected to be kept at a neutral port. Mexico City and Vera Cruz report Diaz aboard the Wheeling. Wilson’s Mobile speech praised Monroe Doctrine and non-expansion, while Huerta warns it may take a month for election returns. Germany France and Britain agree to defer actions toward Mexico pending American policy, with Washington urging delay.
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Washington
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Felix Ding
Huerta
Huerts
United States
Nise
Wilson
Mobile
Propective Of Lands Sought In Centralia
Charles G Thrasher geologist and field manager for the Washington Oil company seeks leases on 3000 acres of prospective oil land near Tenino He says securing funding will allow the company to drill and determine if oil exists in the area within a few weeks if finance is obtained.
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Centralia
Charles G. Thrasher
Washington Ol Company
Ta Jo Tenino
Thrasher
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