Veterans Bureau chief condemns training as theory driven
Col Charles R Forbes director of the Veterans Bureau testifies to President Harding that federal vocational training relies too much on theory and lacks practical methods. He says many rehabilitated veterans are not rejoining communities as wage earners and condemns farmed out arrangements as akin to slavery and sweat shop exploitation at government expense.
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Washington
Charles R. Forbes
Veterans’ Bureau
Harding
Forbes
Col. Forbes
United States
Shackleton's Quest Damaged in Storm Off Portugal
Sir Ernest Shackleton's expedition aboard the Quest has landed in Lisbon after a storm damaged the vessel off the Portuguese coast. The party was en route to the Antarctic when the damage occurred.
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Lisbon
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Quest
Portugal
Antarctic
Second Assembly of League of Nations Adjourns
GENEVA Oct 6 The second assembly of the League of Nations has adjourned. Delegations opinions on the work are about evenly divided, while the net results appear to give general satisfaction.
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Second Assembly League of Nations
Geneva
League of Nations
Makes It Easy for Those Drawn on Juries
Boston October six The Massachusetts law lets a presiding justice postpone all or part of a juror's service to a later day if the juror faces an important deal or travel. The rule is in effect after the press period and applies during the same or a later court sitting.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Second Jury Selected for Hightower Murder Trial
Redwood City Cal Oct 6 The second jury for William W Hightower charged with the murder of Reverend Patrick Heslin Coloma has been seated after an earlier panel was excused for pretrial discussion. The district attorney resumed opening statements and the trial proceeds.
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Redwood City
Cal
William W. Hightower
Patrick Heslin
Coloma
Trains collide in Paris tunnel leaves 33 dead
Paris reports a wreck in the tunnel near St Lazare station after trains collided late yesterday. Thirty-three are known dead and seventeen more died this morning. The tunnel is feared to hold more victims as fires flared after the crash. Fifty-three passengers escaped with minor injuries from rear cars before flames spread.
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Paris
St. Lazare Station
Indiana Governor Rejects Robb Extradition Demand
In Indianapolis on October 6 Gov Warren T McCray refused to extradite David Robb a Terre Haute Miners union organizer sought as a fugitive from justice. He denied extradition citing disturbed conditions in West Virginia and doubt Robb would receive a fair trial there.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Warren T. McCray
West Virginia
David Robb
Terre Haute
Robb
Drops Suit Brought by Mrs Bergdoll in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on October 6 two suits filed by Mrs Emma Bergdoll against the alien property custodian for the return of property seized from Grover Bergdoll, an escaped draft evader, were ordered dropped at the request of Mrs Bergdoll's attorney. Charles Braun, her son, announced the action.
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Philadelphia
Emma Bergdoll
Grover Bergdoll
Ku Klux Klan Probe Depends on Congress Action
Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty announced the Justice Department will decide on an investigation of the Ku Klux Klan after Congress acts on the proposed inquiry. Washington report notes the timing hinges on legislative action and official remarks.
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Washington
Harry M. Daugherty
Department of Justice
Ku Klux Klan
Great Praise For Gen Wood From Secretary Weeks
Secretary Weeks lauds General Leonard Wood for improving American wartime preparedness. Wood’s retirement took effect to allow his acceptance of the governor-generalship of the Philippines after Senate confirmation.
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Gen. Wood
Weeks
Washington
Leonard Wood
Philippines
Senate
Wood
America
Many Devices to Exhibit at National Dairy Show
St Paul, Minn, Oct 6 Approximately 15000 head of dairy cattle and 150,000 square feet of dairy machinery space will feature the National Dairy Show at Minnesota Fair Grounds October 8 to 15. Lectures, demonstrations, and child welfare clinics accompany exhibits from states and foreign nations. The government will present a $25,000 educational exhibit and unions of cattle associations plan breed days and county excursions for half a million visitors across 17 allied conventions.
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ST. Paul
Minn
United States
Minnesota Fair Grounds
Bull and Calf Club
Double Shooting and Murder Over a Woman
Prairie Town Illinois reports a fatal double shooting at the Lohse home. Albert Wienke aged 45 and his wife Mae aged 38 were shot and killed by Harry Lohse aged 38 after a dispute over Mrs Wienke. Lohse is jailed.
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Prairie Town, II
Albert Wienke
Mae
Harry Lohse
Lohse
Moros Die in Clash with Philippine Constabulary
Manila Oct. 6 Nine Moros were killed in a battle at Kulaykulay Sulu Province between Moros and a detachment of the Philippine constabulary.
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Manila
Kulaykulay
Sulu Province
Philippine Constabulary
Mrs William Rockhill Nelson Dies After Short Illness
Mrs William Rockhill Nelson widow of the Kansas City Star founder died in Kansas City after a short illness this forenoon.
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William R. Nelson
Kansas City
William Rockhill Nelson
The
Kansas City Star
Tax Revision Debate Narrows With Presidential Talks
Washington officials report heavy dispute over tax revision measures as Senate and House leaders consult with President Harding. Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee issue a minority report charging the bill fails to simplify taxes or survey current levies. Senator LaFollette denounces the plan as unfair to the nation’s needs and favors wealth. Senator Lenroot objects to Smoots sales tax, arguing it violates ability to pay and burdens manufacturers while aiding employment.
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Washington
Senate
House
Harding
Senate Finance Committee
Robert LaFollette
Irvine L. Lemoot
Wisconsin
Smoot
Lenroot
Man finds wealth on body after death in France
SENLIS France Oct 6 A pensioned railroad worker Anice Demuy found a dead man in the woods near the monument marking the German army's southern invasion. Demuy took money and bonds from the body then alerted police. He was arrested after his wife reported him. The corpse bore a will leaving assets to the finder. Demuy faces theft charges.
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Senlis
France
Anatole Demuy
Demuy
Frances
National Defense Bonds
Sandwich Men Instruct In Australia Traffic Change
Sydney authorities changed the traffic rule to keep to the left effective July 1. To ease adaptation, the city hires "sandwich men" to wander main streets with signs reminding pedestrians and drivers of the new order.
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Sydney
Australia
Italian man jailed 30 years cuts throat in court
In Palermo Sicily Gaetano Varrica aged 44? was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Upon hearing the verdict he declared this his last crime and drew a safety razor, slashing his throat as guards approached. he died before medical aid could reach him.
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Palmero
Sicily
Gaetano Varrica
Death of Zelda Crosby Prompts Thorough New York Probe
The beauty Zelda Crosby, a New York continuity writer for Famous Players Lasky, died in New York on June 19 from Veronal poisoning. Authorities had suspected an overdose, and two letters she left may explain the death but were not given to police. Crosby was 23 and well known in film circles.
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Zelda Crosby
New York
Famous Players- Lasky Company
Miss Crosby
Jury Selection in Brumfield Murder Trial Under Way
Roseburg Oregon October 6 The state pressed to seat jurors willing to impose the death penalty on circumstantial evidence in the murder case of Dr R M Brumfield Russell Dennis while defense sought jurors not prejudiced against insanity Seven jurors were tentatively in the box as the voir dire continued with deadlines near.
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Roseburg
Ore
R. M. Brumfield
Russell Dennis
Talismen
Brumfield Arrested in Calgary Murder Mystery
In Oregon history Dr. R M Brumfield a Roseburg dentist was arrested after the headless body of Dennis Russell was found burned under Brumfield's wrecked car. Russell, a laborer, lived near Roseburg and witnesses recalled Brumfield's speeding car the night of June 13. Brumfield faces a murder charge though some speculate an accident.
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Roseburg
Ore
R. M. Brumfield
Calgary
Alberta
Dennis Russell
Dr. Brumfield
Brumfield
Russell
Alhough
Sigmer
Web Around Woman for a Murder in Idaho Case
Twin Falls Idaho drug clerk testified that Mrs Lyda Southard bought a large amount of insect exterminator saying it was for “the ranch” as the murder case against her progressed The doctor testified Meyers illness yielded a positive typhoid test and Mrs Southard spent much of the end at his bedside.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
Lyda Southard
Husbaha
Howard F. Meyers
Alake
Uniforms for Women P D Employees Comes to Stay
Detroit post office confirms compulsory uniforms for 600 women workers after six months trial. The gray apron with sleeves and white collar aims to curb dress spending, reduce snobbery, and improve efficiency. Initial protests faded as workers reported cleaner, better work and a more democratic workplace.
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Detroit, Mich
Detroit Post Office
William J. Nagel
Nagel
Detroit
Yankees Win Second Game From Giants
Wayne Hoyt pitched superbly as the Yankees beat the Giants 3 to 0 at Polo Grounds. Meusel stole home in the eighth, Ruth stole second and third, and Nehf’s error aided New York’s scoring. Attendance reached 30,203 with receipts of 103,963 and Hoyt debuted after traveling from Brooklyn.
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Polo Grounds
New York City
Wayne Hoyt
Brooklyn
Giants
Yankees
Bob Meusel
John McGraw
Babe Ruth
Nehl
Frisch
Nehf
Opal
Ward
McNally
Yanks
Rawlings
Meusel
Smith
Giant
Serge Gun
Artie Nehf
Sray
Bob Shawkey
Brave General Calval Canti Saves Spanish Convoy
In Melilla on October 6 General Calval Canti rode along the front line calling the troops to rally for Spain. His action steadied the column under Moorish fire, sending the attackers into retreat with many casualties reported in trenches and on the field.
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Melilla
Calval Canti
Tita
Peared
Spain
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