World events brief highlights from New York and beyond
A Chicago dispatch notes an official canvass will settle a hot contest for senator and governor in Illinois. New York primary victors align with unofficial Saratoga endorsements. Brig Gen Nicholson elected Army and Navy club president in New York. Miss Mary Super returns shaken from Hadjin. Smuggling liquor rises across the Canada US border. Treasury aims to buy up to 200 million in Liberty bonds. US population near 105,768,106. Allies owe US about 12 billion for WWI loans. Genoa consulate incident reported. Shipping board cuts seven steel ships due to freight decline. Bureau of Mines warns against false patent fuels. Polk County Iowa population up 39 percent to 151,029. American Shipbuilding authorized to sell ten steel steamers for registry transfer. A Wall Street explosion kills dozens and wounds many. 87 deaths noted. Wyoming, California, Montana land classified under stock-raising law. Cincinnati Yardmen end April strike. Doane dies after hunting accident. Auto crash claims inventor James Blair. A Blackfoot dealer dies in racing crash. Rotan manslaughter trial verdict given ten years. Outlaw switchmen strike declared ended. seniority rights yielded in favor of railroad labor board. Eighty-six lodges expelled for unauthorized strike. Federal judge upholds seizure of liquor without warrant. American Legion plans mobilization against high cost of living. Fall fur auction delayed due to eastern garment-strike. Wall Street blast seen as signaling active Reds. Three mutilated bodies found near Salina. Shanghai relief pledges 1.5 million toward famine aid. Italian factory strikes continue unresolved. Berlin robbery at Hotel Adlon. Russian fleet officer executed for disobedience. Genoa stock exchange bomb causes heavy damage. Hungary faces large budget deficit.
Two Negroes Kill Street Car Conductor in Chicago
Police shot two men on South Halsted Street after they attacked a street car conductor. One assailant, Michael Drinzeika, was mortally wounded and died at the hospital. Oscar Brown was wounded and expected to die. Detective Lyman and Patrolman Shannon led the confrontation.
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Chicago
Michael Drinzeika
West Side
Oscar Brown
Brown
Pennsylvania
United States
Luzike Masaloci
West Eighteenth Street
George Lyman
James Sullivan
Maxwell Street
Lyman
Drinzeika
Patrosman
John Shannon
Cittage Grove Avenue
South State Street
Shannon
Forty-fifth
Halsted
Charles Barrett
Italian plants reopen after labor confederation order
Rome Sept reports indicate the Italian Confederation of Labor ordered workers to abandon seized plants and resume normal operations. The confederation says the order will be observed and retroactive wage increases will apply from July 15, with representatives of both sides noting the concession.
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Rome
Messagerc
Genera Confederation of Labor
Shot Breaks Up Red Meet in Mexico City
Confusion marked a meeting of the communist party in Mexico City as a shot rang out during a heated debate. No one was hurt, and the gathering adjourned shortly after the incident.
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Shot
Red
Mexico City
Mexican Proletaria
Front‑porch Climber Described In Political Talk
A remark labels a candidate as a front‑porch climber in political discourse. The exchange presents a characterization of political ascent and public perception without specifics on offices or dates.
Cuticura Promises Pimply Skin Relief
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for pimples and blackheads, advising a five minute wash with Cuticura Soap and hot water. It suggests daily use to keep skin clear and mentions a Cuticura Taleum.
John Arthur Praises Wilson as Greater Than Washington
A Jeffer sonville pupil wrote an essay praising Woodrow Wilson for World War leadership. He claimed Wilson surpassed Washington and Lincoln, noting other leaders excelled only in smaller conflicts. His father called the assertion too strong but praised Wilson.
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John Arthur
Jeffersonville
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Lincoln
Wilson
Indianapolis News
Fighting for Truth Declared Noble by Italian Proverb
A witty exchange on honor and truth cites an Italian proverb, urging fighting for truth while acknowledging that a dead man cannot wage war. The dialogue contrasts insult with valor and prompts reflection on courage and consequence.
Willing to Pay the Price
Freddy visits grandpa and enjoys days of treats and affection but falls ill after returning home. The boy adores the time with grandpa and declares the visit was worth the consequences despite fever and a doctor’s orders.
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Freddy
Grandpa
Sister's toothache prompts candy switch
Six year old Frank bursts in with a paper sack asking if Helen still has a toothache. Helen, nine, replies that the tooth is better and waves away his plan to guard her candy, deciding to eat it herself.
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Frank
Helen
Persistent man accomplishes many worthwhile tasks
A concise reflection notes that a persistent man achieves many tasks, though not all are worthwhile. It emphasizes steady effort and the broad scope of outcomes that persistence can produce across endeavors.
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