Crusading Against Books Suit Targets Sumner Leader
John 8 Summers of New York, head of the Society for the Suppression of Vice and successor to Anthony Comstock, is the defendant in a 66000 dollar suit filed by Boni and Liveright publishers. Librarian Mary H. Mark and publisher Thomas Seltzer are involved as plaintiffs in the case over his actions against the circulation of books he deemed not nice.
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John 8. Summers
New York
Society For the Suppression of Vice
Anthony Comstock
Boni and Liveright
Mary H. Mark
Thomas Seltzer
Railroad maintenance workers awarded two cent hourly increase
Chicago Oct 14 An increase of two cents an hour for 400 maintenance of way and shop laborers was granted by the U S labor Board today The raise adds 23 125 000 to the finances of railroads The increase covers four classes of employees most of whom are common laborers Mechanics and foremen will be decided later
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U. B. — Labor Board
Planes break world record in big race at Mt Clemens
At Mt Clemens on October 14 two entries in the Pulitzer race set new 200 kilometer records. Lt E H Barksdale in a Verrille Sperry high speed pursuit plane averaged 180.75 mph. Lt F B Johnson in the same type averaged 178 mph.
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George Kirsch
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Baresdale
Johnson
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Navy
Probes to Open on City of Honolulu Fire
Two investigations will be launched in San Francisco into the burning of the liner City of Honolulu. Officials and crew of the abandoned steamer are due to arrive to assist in the inquiries.
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City of Honolulu
German President Reviews Navy At Maneuvers
German president observes naval drills and challenges England's title as mistress of the seas. The current fleet is described as a skeleton compared with the power Germany began the war with.
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Germany
Governor Urges Schools to Observe Theodore Roosevelt Birthday
Ohio Governor Davis issued a proclamation urging public meetings, especially in schools, to observe October 27 as Theodore Roosevelt's birthday. The aim is to honor his memory and the heritage of civic leadership he left for current and future generations.
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Witness Held in Clifford Hayes Murder Inquiry
Prosecutor to lead the inquiry as Governor plans to confer with advisers. Raymond Schneider, who first accused Hayes and later recanted, faces perjury and corrupting the morals charges involving 15 year old Pearl Bahmer. Public concern rises as funds to pay Hayes’ legal costs reach about $600. Some tie the case to an alleged underworld plot involving Dr Hall and Mrs Mils.
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Man for whose love women battled to be arraigned
Rodney Kendrick, alleged to be the center of a three month dispute over support for a child, will face a felony charge at Alameda police court Friday. He posted a $1,000 bond. Witness testimony from Edith Huntington Spreckle, Nell Kendrick, and William Molitor shaped a delay as Judge L R Weinmann reviewed evidence.
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Fine Advisor of King George in Hyde Park Scandal
London readers followed a Hyde Park court scene as Sir Alimer Fitzroy, adviser to King George and clerk of the privy council, was arraigned on a charge described as annoying women. He was found guilty and fined 25 pounds.
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British Shipping Interests Protest Booze Ruling
British shipping interests protested to the British Board of Trade against the American prohibition ban on ships carrying liquor entering the mile zone off the American coast. The report notes ongoing debates and responses from officials in London.
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British Board of Trade
Thea Chies Mile Zone
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Recital opens in Finney Chapel with Cleveland Symphony
The Cleveland Symphony Orchestra under Nikola Sokooff will perform Tuesday evening in Finney Chapel at 7 38. The program includes Tchaikovsky Symphony No 6 Pathetique in B minor variations on a theme by Haydn and Liszt piano concerto in F. The event features a lively concert program suitable for local concertgoers.
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