Florida crops and beach life contrast in 1920s Miami notes
Fertile Florida crops are projected at 24 500 000 boxes with potential to reach ten times that. The piece praises Miami Beach public access, free beach use, and lifeguard protection, contrasting with political predictions from Philadelphia Republican William Ware and global unrest including Russia and China. It also notes the Scottsboro trial coverage and Minnesota farmers advised to use prairie hay for fuel amid high coal costs.
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Mami
Fla
H. A. Marks
United States Department of Agriculture
Florida
Forde
United States
St Paul
Wager option ruled illegal by Texas court
Austin October 13 The Criminal Appeals Court ruled the optional horse race betting system illegal under Texas law. It upheld a fine against P L Coulter for wagering at Arlington Downs and left a companion case against O O Franklin undecided. The decision may end Arlington Downs’ planned longer meets.
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Austin
Geffrt of Criminal Appeals
Texas
P. L. Coulter
Warrant County
Arlingston Downs
Daleas
Fort Worth
O. O. Franklin
Coulter
Texas ‘Jockey Club
Seay and Company
Moore
Arlington Downs
C. G. Franklin
Vernon
O Peraut
Texas Thorough Bred Horseman's Association
Penver Cowell
PL. Coulter
Areington
R. Wright
Dudge
Dave McGee
Lwa
Franklin
W. T. Waggoner
Ine Downs
Paul and
Guy Waggoner
Wargoner
1800 Mexicans to Be Returned Home
In Los Angeles Oklahoma on October 14 two special trains carry 1800 Mexican nationals back to their homeland amid few public charges and logistical details.
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Los Angeles
INS
Average Dry Law Fine is 154 dollars
Washington October 12 In a tabulation of prohibitiog cases for the fiscal year ending June 2 the department of justice announced that the average fine imposed was 754 and the average sentence 178 Gaya Arrests were made In 73843 cases during the year and of the 70252 cases terminated G0383 resulted in convictions The rate of convictions won 674 per cent in the federal cases and 665 per cent in male cases.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Curtailed Sugar Production Seen in Cuban Decree
Havana report notes Cuba's 1923 sugar crop may be limited to about 2,000,900 tons, with a decree detailing the crop size to be submitted to President Machado for signature. Dutch ratification on export figures tied to Brussels conference may follow, while Javanese producers seek approval to export 1,000,000 tons to Europe next year. Production this year hovered near 2,700,000 tons.
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Havana
Cuba
Machadi
Sa Son
Brussels
Europe
Chicago Sets Record Voter Registration on Two Days
Chicago voters surged to a historic total for the general election with 1,494,531 qualified to vote after a second registration day. Officials reported 732,288 registrations on October 12, marking a high mark for the city ahead of the November 8 vote.
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Chicago
Senator Reed's Wife Succumbs in Missouri Hospital
Mrs James A Reed wife of former Missouri Senator James A Reed died today in a Kansas City hospital from septic sore throat that developed into pneumonia She had been ill briefly and was admitted yesterday Her condition rapidly worsened during the night prompting the death announcement from local officials and family Reuters report confirms the loss in midwestern news coverage
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Kansas City
Get
Mns
James A. Reed
Missouri
Railroads Offer Low Border Fares This Week
Two railways announce $1 round trip border fares for the coming week. The Missouri-Pacific lines offer $1 to Laredo, while the Southern Pacific matches the fare to Eagle Pass or Del Rio.
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Missouri-Pacific
Laredo
Southern Pacific
Eagle Pass
del Rio
Johnson Calls for GOP Stand by Publishers Telegram
A telegram sent to United States Senator Hiram Johnson of California from a group of publishers urges a public statement in support of the Republican national and state tickets. The message arrives from Washington, prompting calls for a clear Johnson stance.
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Los Angeles
United States
Hiram Johnson
Calfornia
Washington
Insull Free To Stay In Greece
Samuel Insull, freed after brief Greek detention, plans to stay in Athens enjoying the historic sights. Officials say extradition warrants and U S documents will determine his fate under Greek law, with attorney Christos Ladas handling defense and Premier Venizelos ordering strict extradition procedures.
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United States
Greece
Acropolis
Prince Nicholas
Christos Ladus
Athans Wd
Greek Order of Advocates
Insull
Eleutherios Venizelas
Lautrakl
Interior De‘partment
Ed Steles
Christos Ladas
Ingull
Illinois
Haver
Cal
Woman Divorced After 31 Years of Application
Washington report notes Leis Dowell Dowell filed for divorce for her Pension eligibility as Dowell's second wife. Justice Oscar R. Lance granted a final decree dated November 1900 after long delay. The case involved Jane A. Dowell and remarks indicate the lengthy proceedings in the District of Columbia Supreme Court.
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Washington
Jilatica A
Haguer
District of Columbia
Janes A
Danis’ Sttorney
Dowell
Oscar R. Lance
Makke
Rabbit Bites Dog In Auburn Yard Tale
Neighbor reports a rabbit savagely bites a dog and tears at its hind leg as the two animals clash in Auburn Nevada. J L Stivers recounts the incident noting the rabbit’s unexpected aggression during an autumn afternoon.
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Auburn
Nev
J. L. Stivers
Prison guards framed? Jersey youth’s death tale in court
Jacksonvile Oct 12 A prison witness testified in a double murder trial over the death of a New Jersey youth found strangled in a box. Arthur Mattlefert allegedly threatened to kill himself rather than remain a convict, while a forger from Oklahoma supported defense claims. The testimony described a tense scene as guards Courson and Higgins battled over control.
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Jacksonvifle
Fla
Arthur Mattlefert
Tris
New Jersey
Maulefert
Merbert Romines
Oklahomn
Courson
Jersey
Romines
George W. Gaurison
Mailletert
Tye
Maiefert
Gourson
George C. Globe
Arried
Coursoh
Malileferl
Otder Wit-Nessex
Mallisfert
Ike
Wow Maillefert
Hmaself
Cress
Withers
Malliefert
Durance
Romine
Marie
Belfast Riots Prompt Heavy Troop Deployment
British troops rushed to Belfast after riots linked to unemployment erupted, killing one and wounding many. Police used armored cars to quell street violence as wholesale arrests followed. A city hall relief conference sought outdoor aid while curfews and cordons controlled chaos through the night.
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Belfast
Falla
Jord
Falls Road
Albert Street
Leeson Street
Weather Outlook Near Saw Antonio and Across Texas
Weather forecast notes warmer conditions for Wednesday night and Thursday across regions near Saw Antonio and throughout Texas. Wednesday lows near 54 degrees with daytime highs around 78 degrees on Thursday. Light easterly to southerly winds prevail on the coast. West Texas remains fair and warmer.
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Antonio
Texas
Bay State Masonic Leader Succumbs
Funeral services were held for Leon M Leboth, 65, a Boston lawyer and former Masonic officer, at Mount Auburn Cemetery chapel in Cambridge. Aboloth, past grand master of the Massachusetts lodge and former sovereign grand commander of the Supreme Council, died Monday in Brookline.
Wine for All Bands in Budapest District
In Budapest on October 12 an outbreak of thirst in Lenthegy Transdanubia left villagers drinking wine as the town well ran dry. Residents, including men women and children, adapted quickly, with authorities scrambling to locate alternative water sources and address the shortage.
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Miami
Miami Beach
Gressmekera
Budapest
Lenthegy
Transdanubia
Intruder Fights Dillehay Home Invasion At 3:35 A.M.
Mrs Hirel Dillehay awoke to a pistol threat as an intruder demanded money. Gay Dillehay, a World War veteran, fought the burglar unarmed, four shots fired, three hit Mrs Dillehay. Suspect captured later in Lindberg Park after a citywide manhunt.
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Hirel Dillehay
Hie
Gay Dilehay
Jinass
Lindbergh Park
Dillehay
Jad
Dilleway
Bndly
J. J. Brothers
Fay
Max Ant
Rigsby Avenue
Pailee
Owen Kilday
Aubrey Hankina
A. Reking
Gam Dorsett
Lindberg Pare
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