Vigilantes clash with oilfield outlaws in Smackover fight
Reports from El Dorado and Oil City describe a violent battle between vigilantes and underworld elements in the Smackover oil field area near Ouachita and Union counties. Dozens reported killed or wounded as 2000 bootleggers, gamblers, and dive keepers faced lawmen and alleged Ku Klux Klan garb in the skirmish.
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EL Dorado
Ark
Underworld
Ouachita
Union Counties
Smackover
Oil City
Louisiana
Gusher Field
Natchez
Camden
Monroe
Ku Klux Klan
Quachita Union County
Revenue Cutter Recovers Smuggler After Thrilling Straits Chase
A U S Coast Guard cutter pursued the speed boat 249 K for miles in the Juan de Fuca Strait. Capt. F C Greene forced the faster vessel ashore at Minor Island, arresting operators Giles Martin and Robert Ames, and seizing whisky bound for federal prohibition officials. The Guard then returned to its Friday Harbor station.
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Coast Guard
Greene
George McDonald
Vancou- Way
Minor Island
EB. H. Short
Federal Prohibition Directors Office
Friday Harbor
Six Condemned Grecians Face Death as Gentlemen
London reports Britain suspends relations with Greece after six cabinet ministers are executed for treason following King Constantine abdication. The ministers, including Premier Gounaris who was ill, faced a firing squad as Mustapha Kemal’s victory over Greece is blamed.
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London
Great Britain
Greece
Constantine
Lindley
Lausanne
Lord Curzon
Legation
Athens
United Press
Constantroops
Mustapha Kemal
Girl 14 Months Speaks Six Languages Reveals Genius
In San Francisco a 14 month old girl, Michelene Gensburger, spoke for milk in six languages including Russian French English German Italian and Chinese. Her mother Mia and father Victor D. Gensburger, from Shanghai, travel with her as he returns from Europe and the United States. Scientists call her a linguistic genius with an ear for language.
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San Francisco
Michelene Gensburger
Mia
Victor D. Gensburger
Shanghai
China
Europe
United States
Dramatic Home Life Comedy Involves Dr Moore and Alimony
Nov 29 synopsis shows Oakland dentist Dr J Franklin Moore and his wife Lillian in a farce of infidelity accusations. A trap using invented aliases Grace Vance and Dr Harris leads to hotel rendezvous, courtroom drama, and finally a decree and alimony, with Moore confessing the ruse.
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Poctasetton
J. Franklin Moore
Oakland
Mra
Lillian B. Moore
Harris
Moore
Dr. Moore
Grace Vance
Dr. Harris
Mrs. Moore
Mia
The Old Fight Over City Street Superintendent
A reflective, satirical piece notes ongoing clashes among Old Doe Brown city council over appointing a street superintendent. Critics urge unity and efficiency, warning that without consensus the public may demand replacements at the next election. The piece emphasizes the city’s need for competent street and sewer leadership and calls for harmony.
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Old Doe Brown
Brown
Doc
Carl Gaseman
Couzens Named U S Senator From Michigan
James Couzens, Detroit millionaire and former Ford associate, was appointed United States senator to fill the Newberry vacancy. Gov. Groes says he will serve without patronage strings and take office in December. Couzens, once Detroit police commissioner and mayor, helped create a municipal street railway system.
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Gerald P. Overton
Lansing
Mich
James Couzens
Detroit
United States
Michigan
Truman H. Newberry
Couzens
Washington
Ray Groes
Congress
Altho
Newberry
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford Company
Miner Injured After Fall From Second Story Window
Steve Genosky, 21, a miner, fell from a second story window at the Virginia hotel on Fourth Ave. and was found lying in the court. He was taken to City Hospital early Wednesday with heavy bruising but expected to recover. In Centralia, eight horses were killed when a Northern Pacific train struck a drove near Grand Mound on Tuesday.
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Virginia Hotel
Fourth Ave
Steve Genosky
Miner
Genosky
Altho
Centralia
Northern Pacific
Grand Mound
Three Die After Harlan Booze Raid Shootout
In Harlan Kentucky three men are dead after an attempted liquor raid on the home of Harlan Ball. Police chief James Pope fought with Ball and his son Sidney Ball. Pope was mortally wounded and died minutes later.
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Harlan, Ky
Harlan Ball
James Pope
Ball
Pope
James Ball
Sidney Ball
French Deny Plan to Seize Ruhr Valley
The French embassy in Washington denied reports that France planned to seize the Ruhr valley if Germany misses its reparations payments. The statement said the French government instructed the embassy to deny rumors of such seizure.
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Ruhr
Washington
France
Germany
Grid Classic to Decide Northwest Title at Stadium
Crowds are expected to fill the stadium if good weather holds for Thursday’s Thanksgiving gridiron clash. The Northwest championship and a Pasadena bid hinge on the outcome as Washington and Oregon seek sole league perfection. Oregon, led by Coach Shy Huntington, arrives from Portland with most players healthy except tackle Dogs Campbell who may play. Referee Varnell will start the game at 2 p.m. Thursday.
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Jack Benefiel
Portland
Huntington
Dogs Campbell
Washington
California
Stanford
Varnell
Pitney Retirement Favored in House
The House Judiciary Committee ordered a favorable report on a resolution retiring Associate Justice Mahlon Pitney of the Supreme Court who is seriously ill at his New Jersey home. The resolution has passed the Senate and awaits House action next week.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
House
Mahlon Pitney
Supreme Court
New Jersey
Senate
Four Room Bungalow For Sale in Seattle Area
A 4 room unfinished bungalow on two lots 120 by 125 feet half a block from a streetcar line fronts a graded street. Good location for a grocery store with price 1600 dollars and 300 dollars down, balance easy.
Student Still Fights Death After Gun Accident
Richard Holbrook, 20, a university student, was shot through the left lung in what police say was an accident. He fired at four boys after they provoked him and the weapon discharged while he tried to throw a traffic sign. Police criticize handling of the pistol as the investigation continues.
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Richard Holbrook
Uni
Karlberg
W. B. Severyna
House Passes Ship Subsidy Amid Party Split
The House approved a ship subsidy bill 208 to 184 after a week of debate. Supporters led by President Harding argued it would save the American merchant marine, while 69 Republicans opposed and 4 Democrats voted for the measure. The bill plans about 30 million dollars yearly in direct aid plus indirect subsidies, and now moves to the Senate where opposition is strong.
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Washington
Harding
House
Senate
Congress
Treasury
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