Bomb Threats on U S Embassies Following Paris Explosion
Bulletin Paris reports threats of retaliation against the U S government if Sacco and Vanzetti are executed, with letters signed by Communist groups sent to embassies in Paris Bordeaux and Marseilles. In Paris a bomb exploded at the US Ambassador Herrick home injuring staff but not halting events as authorities investigate motive and warn other embassies.
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Bulletin
Paris
Sacco
Vanzetti
Massachusetts
Bordeaux
Marseilles
United States
Myron T. Herrick
London
Brussels
Madrid
Rome
Ambassador Herrick
Anti-Lynching Bill Favored by House Judiciary
Washington oct. 26 The House Judiciary Committee ordered a favorable report on the Dyer anti lynching bill. It would impose heavy penalties on persons involved in mob actions resulting in loss of life.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Smallpox Breaks Out In Russ Famine Region
Riga reports an outbreak of smallpox in Volga region districts with hundreds of deaths among victims. Authorities struggle to confirm figures as reports from the famine era area circulate.
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Russ
Riga
Volga
Oklahoma Man Appointed Counsel for Commission
W H Fuller of McAllister Oklahoma was appointed chief counsel for the Federal Trade Commission on October 20.
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Oklahoma
Washington
W. H. Fuller
McAllister, Olkahoma
Federal Trade Commission
Advertising Could Bring World Peace, Says Honolulu Editor
Riley H. Allen of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin told World Press Congress delegates that a yearlong government advertising campaign for peace would outperform forts and cost less. James Wright Brown urged publication of more accurate dependable newspapers in the public interest.
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Honolulu
Riley H. Allen
Honolulu Star- Bulletin
World Press Congress Today
James Wright Brown
Publc
Theory Versus Practice Theorist Is Knocked Out Over
New York readers learn of Mrs. Dom enico Zaccabea who supports 18 on $20 weekly and rejects a modern science expert invited by a caller. She recounts the encounter, notes her family’s cheerful life, and cites President Harding’s praise for their large brood. She hopes her husband’s English may improve for a raise.
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New York
Domenico Zaccabea
Harding
Zacca
East 19Th Street
Portugal Bloodless Coup Alters Lisbon Government
A bloodless military movement in Lisbon toppled the old Portuguese ministry and installed a new government. The ministry reportedly resigned after troops seized key positions, with ex-revolutionist E. M. Ocelho expected to form the new cabinet in Portugal's capital.
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London
Ministry of
Portugal
Lisbon
London Times
E. M. Ocelho
Lenine Declares Sovietism a Real Democracy
Premier Lenine returned from vacation and praised the Soviet regime in Pravda. He said the revolution overthrew feudalism and capitalism and after four years of trial the system offers maximum democracy for peasants and workers.
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Moscow
Lenine
Pravda
United States Court of Claims Opens Winter Term
Washington D C Oct 20 The United States Court of Claims reconvened with a calendar of large cases from World War I era. The docket shows claims against all government departments totaling hundreds of millions and potentially up to billions, including War Department refunds, Shipping Board cancellations, railroad and housing claims, patent disputes, and various transportation actions.
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Washington, D. C
United States Court of Claims
War Department
Bureau of Internal Revenue
The
Shipping Board
Housing Corporation
War Risk Bureau
Food and Fuel Administrations
Alaska Views In Washington Not In Accord
A Seattle Times Washington correspondent reports split opinions on Alaska policy. Dan A. Sutherland cites transport costs, the Interior Department's takeover, and absentee government landlordism. Critics urge centralized control or disposal to a development board while others deny Alaska issues exist.
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Alaska
Washington
Arthur Sears Henning
Seattle Times
Henning
Dan A. Sutherland
Congress
Interior Department
Curry
House Committee On Territories
Credit Development Board
Department of Agriculture
Emergency Fleet Agency Allocates $900000 for Ads
The Emergency Fleet Corporation has provisionally appropriated 900000 dollars to advertise American passenger lines operating ships of the United States Shipping Board.
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Washington
Leet Corporation
United States Shipping Board
Excessive Tax Stopping Mines From Operating
Chicago October 20 N W Kreigh chief of the tax division of the American Mining Congress told delegates that excessive taxes keep ore tonnage from being mined profitably. He argued state tax hikes reduce taxable property and render rock with large ore reserves valueless, harming current and potential revenue. Harry Taylor of Kansas City backed the view, saying high wage scales on paper hurt miners while fair wages and steady work would raise earnings and enable cheaper fuel and lower production costs.
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Chicago
N. W. Kreigh
American Mining Congress
Harry Taylor
Kansas City
Central Coal & Coke Company
Mining Congress
England's Richest Girl Edwina Ashley Inherits 100 Million
Miss Edwina Ashley twenty, granddaughter of Sir Ernest Cassell, becomes England's wealthiest woman after Sir Ernest Cassell's death. Inheriting an estimated fortune of 100 million dollars, she is the lone heir of Sir Edward Cassell. The photo depicts Miss Ashley on the golf links as an expert golfer.
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Edwina Ashley
Sir Ernest Cassell
England
Miss Ashley
Sir Edward Cassell
Dr Brumfield Found Guilty of Murder and Death Penalty
In Roseburg Oregon Dr R M Brumfield a local dentist was found guilty of first degree murder in the death of Russell whose body was found in a wrecked and burned car. The verdict carries the death penalty with sentencing set by Judge Bingham for next Saturday. Brumfield denied guilt as his wife claimed innocence.
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Roseburg
Ore
R. M. Brumfield
Russell
Bingham
Dr. Brumfield
Dennis Russell
Brumfield
Calgary
British Brand as False Rumors About Naval Bases
London officials labeled as pure imagination rumors that Britain planned naval bases in the Bermudas, at Singapore, or elsewhere. The Admiralty dismissed the reports as unfounded and speculative in origin.
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London
Great Britain
Bermudas
Singapore
Ulster Finance Minister vows to resist power shift
Belfast October 20 N M Pollock minister of finance of the Ulster government warned that any attempt to lessen the Ulster Parliament’s power will be resisted to the last ditch. He said there is no valid reason why north and south Ireland cannot live side by side in amity.
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Belfast
N. M. Pollock
Ulster
Pollock
North
South Ireland
Big Five Union Leaders Open Secret Rail Conference
Chicago activity centers on a secret informal talk with the Railroad Labor Board as leaders of the five major Brotherhoods show optimism for avoiding a strike. AFL shop craft head McGrath says a general walkout seems likely though no orders issued. 22 roads cited for violating board decisions while majority wait. Mediation urged by Grange and Milk Producers Federation. threats to recall pensioned workers and blacklist nonreturning staff loom amid delicate talks.
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Chicago
Ill
Railroad Labor Board
J. M. McGrath
Railway Department
American Federation of Labor
McGrath
Labor Board
Rairoad Labor Board
N. P. Good
System of Federation Shop Crafts
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Roads
É Ae
Washington
The
Nationa Grange
National Milk Producers Federation
Railroad Brotherhoods
Pittsburgh
Federal Highway Bill Sets Alaska Forest Road Funds
Washington October 20 The federal act includes Section 26 funding for survey construction and maintenance of forest roads and trails in states and territories with forest reserves. It provides 5 million dollars for the year ending June 30 1922 and 10 million for the year ending June 30 1923, with at least half limited to primary forest needs under Agriculture Department supervision for Alaska and other areas.
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Washington, Dpd. C
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
Alaska
Porto Rico
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United States Claims Court
Matt Wasrat
K. M. van Zandt
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Tennessee
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