Deportations in Samoa Strain British Rule and German Residents
New Zealand forces in Western Samoa deport German residents and seize property valued at over 70 per pair, claiming war measures and repatriation obligations. American engineer recounts families torn from homes, forced onto ships, and kept in harsh tropical conditions. Moors and others condemn the removal as anti German and damaging to long established Samoa settlers.
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Francisco
Zealand
Western Samoa
United States
Germany
BRIC
New Zealand
Jay
Samoa
College Days Really Here Miss Freshman Are You Ready
College days bring a checklist for new students as they prepare dorm rooms and trunks. The article guides arranging wardrobes, suitcases, bags, and accessories from trunks to travel gear, plus room comforts like a cot, blankets, cretonne covers, desk setups, lamp, alarm clock, sewing kit, and optional electric appliances for dorm life.
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Cretonne
Kodak
Foreign Trade Class to Start Tonight
The first regular meeting of the foreign trade class of the University extension service will be held in 1044 Henry building at 6 p.m Friday. Registration is still open and further particulars may be obtained at the service office or by calling Main 72393.
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University Extension Service
Henry Building
London Clerk Dies After Cold Bath Tragedy
John Stanislaw Parker, a post office clerk in London, sought relief from heat with a cold bath. His wife found him unconscious in the tub and he died about an hour later.
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London
John Stanislaw Parker
Irish Reprisals Condemned Amid Ireland Crisis
London reports condemn police reprisals in Ireland amid a government inquiry. County Clare toll cited eight dead including four policemen as Sinn Fein forces clash in Milltown Malbay. Soldiers wounded and 40 Sinn Feiners captured. authorities deny out of control troops claims.
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Webb Miller
London
Ireland
County Clare
Sinn Fenners
Milltown Malbay
Sinn
Dublin
St Paul Man Completes 83 Day Seattle Hike Wager
George Gorman of St Paul finished a hike from St Paul to Seattle along the Yellowstone trail in 83 days. He won a $750 wager after starting with a dollar and ending with $3.75 while receiving treatment for a blood poisoning contracted en route.
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George Gorman
St. Paul
Seattle
Young Gorman
Start Recruiting Drive for 3 Posts
Special efforts are to be made in the Seattle recruiting district of the U S army to secure men for the Sind infantry to be stationed at Fort Lawton and at three other stations on the coast Vancouver Barracks the Presidio San Francisco and Camp Lawrence J Hearn California Recruiting representatives from the 32nd will soon be attached to the Seattle district to secure recruits for their outfit ETHEL RUSSEL alleged in her suit for divorce filed Friday that her husband John KR Russel was cruel and inhuman They were married December 12 1917.
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Seattle
U. S Army
Fort Lawton
Vancouver Barracks
Presidio
San Francisco
Camp Lawrence J. Hearn
California
32Nd
Ethel Russel
John KR. Russel
Army Recruiting Office seeks German speakers for Naval liaison
The Army Recruiting Office calls for men fluent in German to serve in the criminal investigation department. Fines imposed at the Shell Company's Martinez plant are assessed to ensure Navy needs are met.
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Shell Comepany
Martinez
Navy
Mabel's Sister Seeks Reinstated Marriage in Portland
Pearl Gilman Alisky, sister of Mabel Gilman Corey, widow of a steel magnate, petitions courts to recognize her former marriage to Portland capitalist Charles Alisky after two subsequent marriages, including to Eric Campbell, known as Terrifie Ambrose from a Chaplin film.
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Gilman Alisky
Portland, Ore
Pearl Gilman Alisky
Mabel ‘Gilman Corey
Charles Alisky
Portland
Eric Campbel
Terrifie Ambrose
Charlie Chaplin
Army Applicants to Get New Chance
Two hundred vacancies in grades from major to second lieutenant in the regular army are being reserved for eligible persons who were unable to take the July examinations under the June 4 1920 act. An October 25 to 31 competitive exam will be held for officers who served 1917 to 1920 and missed or could not complete the July test. Those disqualified in July for now-fixed physical defects may also be eligible in October.
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Mutual Life Building
Two Negroes Up On Dope Charge In Federal Hearing
Tolbert Thomas Roberta and his brother Randy, both colored, faced narcotic charges as United States Commissioner McClelland heard the case. Federal agents arrested them at a Jap hotel on Jackson Street. A hotel employee allegedly opened the room showing six morphine packages while 17 more were found hidden in match boxes under chairs. A hype outfit was reported. Tolbert Thomas claimed to have served as an officer with the 92nd colored division overseas.
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Tolbert Thomas Roberta
Randy
United States
McClelland
Jackson St
Harry Watson
James
Sandy
Tolbert Thomas
92Nd Colored Division
And Now the Jailer's Happy
Henderson Ky September 24 Officials found a moonshine operation inside the county jail. Seven prisoners were running a complete still outfit discovered by jailer Rod Davis.
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Henderson
Hastile
Rod Davis
Man Loses Temper and Arm in London Incident
James Callan, angered by a burst of rage, shattered a window with his hand in London. The injury was severe, requiring amputation at the elbow.
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London
Eng
James Callan
Plague Cases Reported in Paris Area
Four bubonic plague cases are reported in Paris with one death just outside the city. Authorities monitor the outbreak and urge vigilance. Researchers and health officials confirm the cluster and coordinate response measures.
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Paris
Cost of living up 197 percent since 1914 in Sweden
Official statistics from Stockholm show living costs soared by 197 percent from July 1914 to July this year. The data highlight a dramatic price rise across the period amid wartime and postwar adjustments.
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Stockholm
Sweden
British to Use Hun Ships as Targets in Gunnery
London September 24 1944 German warships to be used as targets in gunnery exercises. The indicates surrendered armored vessels and destroyers will be used for training purposes by British forces.
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London
Eng
Dirty Persons to Lose Their Homes
London news notes Sheffield Corporation gains power under a new act to dispossess people who habitually keep their houses in filthy condition. The measure targets persistent property neglect in urban housing and empowers authorities to reclaim dwellings.
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London
Eng
Sheffield Corporation
Enlistment Opens Oct 4 For Infantry in Germany
Army recruiting stations announce new enlistments for American forces in Germany to begin October 4. Openings include regular infantry and a few positions with the Department of Criminal Investigation for men who can read and speak German.
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Germany
Army
Mutual Life Building
Department of Criminal Investigation
Third of Family to Live to Over 100 Dies at 102
London report states Pimond Harris dies at 102, making him the third in his family to live past a century. His mother and sister also lived beyond 100.
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London
Pi4mond Harris
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