Vast Gulf Storm Levels Waterfront Districts Near St Petersburg
Bulletin from Tampa reports a gulf storm causing at least three deaths locally and widespread damage across Florida. Tampa loss estimates top 1.5 million in insured damage, total state damage about 5 million. Three feet of floodwater covered main streets for 36 hours. water receded now. About 400 houses were washed into the bay at Palmetto Beach.
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Palmetto Beach
Blind Forty Years Ex Senator Gore May Regain Sight
Former Oklahoma Senator Thomas P. Gore, blind for forty years since an eleven year old accident, has undergone treatments in Washington under Dr Samuel J Harris. The Boston eye specialist directs educational and electrotherapeutic courses and Gore has recently begun to distinguish sunlight from darkness.
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Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Samuel J. Harris
Boston
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Waterfront Wiped Out by Gulf Storm
The waterfront section of St. Petersburg was wiped out by a gulf storm over the past 36 hours, leaving extensive damage along the coast and prompting emergency measures in Jacksonville. Local officials report widespread destruction and resettlement needs for affected residents.
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Jacksonville
Fla
St. Petersburg
Birthday of Roosevelt Remembered by Civic Groups
New York Oct. 27 Civic and memorial organizations marked Colonel Theodore Roosevelt’s 63rd birthday at Oyster Bay. The observance featured a grave pilgrimage by foreign government representatives and delegations from Spanish War Veterans Boy Scouts and school children.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
General Carr elected UCV Commander in Chief
General Julian S. Carr of Durham was chosen commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans succeeding General N M Vanzant. The veterans selected Richmond for the next reunion in Chattanooga Tennessee on October 27.
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Chattanooga
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Washington Operators Asking for Protection Shuttle
Coal mine operators urged Acting Governor Coyle to send state troops to guard the mines. Coyle said he would not act until Governor Hart returns to Olympia next Saturday.
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Louis F. Hart
Olympia
Senator Harrison Criticizes Harding Birmingham Speech
Washington October 27 United States Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi issued a formal statement calling President Hardings Birmingham address on race an unfortunate and a mischievous utterance.
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United States
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Harding
Birmingham
Senate Hits End to Excess Profits Tax
The Senate without a record vote repealed the excess profits tax effective December 31. It defeated Reed amendments proposing retaining about half the current rate. The measure now goes to President Harding for signature as part of broader fiscal action. The Rio de Janeiro fair provision also completed, authorizing a $1,000,000 appropriation for Brazilian centennial participation next year.
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Reed
Rio de Janeiro
Harding
Robber Killed in Battle With Iowa Deputies
Council Bluffs dispatch reports one robber killed in a dawn clash as deputies tried to stop a gang attempting to force entry into a store. The confrontation occurred in Iowa with responding deputy sheriffs.
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Iowa
Council Bluffs
Coal Mine Wrecked by Dynamite Explosion
Two charges of dynamite wrecked the Gray Wolf coal mine near Gross Kansas with miners suspected. The federal government sent two mediators into the Kansas coal field dispute.
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Kans
Gray Wolf
Gross
Kansas
Washington
Ten Filipinos Drown Crossing Cagayan River in Open Boat
Manila reports say ten Filipino women and children drowned this afternoon while attempting to cross the mouth of the Cagayan River in an open boat. The tragedy occurred as they faced the river’s current and weather conditions.
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Cagayan River
Notable men gather for U L session in Kansas City
A notable gathering of famous men, soldiers, and statesmen will mark the third national American Legion convention in Kansas City from October 31 to November 2. Marshal Foch, commander of Allied armies late in World War I, is the principal guest, with Admiral Sir David Beatty among other distinguished attendees.
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American Legion
Marshal Foch
Alexander the Great
Genghis Khan
Attila the Hun
Europe
Marshal Foulis
United States
Legion
Kidnapper of Own Child Pardoned by Acting Governor
Acting Governor Coyle granted an unconditional pardon to George Stage, former Tacoma newspaper man, who was convicted of kidnapping his own child last year. Stage, sentenced to ten years in Walla Walla penitentiary, surrendered after Betty Brainard, a Tacoma newspaperwoman, was implicated in the case.
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George Stage
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Walla Walla
Betty Brainard
Blanton Stirs Up Trouble in the U S House
Washington reports the House refused to expel Representative Thomas L. Blanton of Texas and favored Mondell’s resolution to censure him and bar publication of his remarks. Blanton defended his speech saying the publication was fair and that only the affidavit language might be improper.
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House
Thomas L. Blanton
Texas
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Congressional Record
House of Representatives
Admiral Kato outlines Japan’s planned shift in talks
Vice Admiral Tomoashi Kato addressing a dinner aboard the Kashima Maru says Japan will go to Washington in a spirit of accommodation and compromise and is ready to cut the navy if an understanding is reached. War Dept announces Japan will evacuate Siberia, handing peace to Vladivostok authorities.
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Tomoashuro Kato
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Siberia
Tokio
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Markuloff
Vladivostok
Aviators Die in Honolulu Plane Crash in Flames
HONOLULU October 27 Lieutenant Almeé Bourget of Brooklyn and Staff Sergeant T. Vernon E. Vickers of Montgomery Alabama were killed when their aircraft plummeted from about 2000 feet and exploded in flames.
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Almeé Bourget
Brooklyn
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Vernon E. Vickers
Montgomery
Alabama
Jewelry Salesman Robbed of 60000 in Los Angeles
Los Angeles authorities report Bam Hiarwitz jewelry salesman was robbed of jewelry worth 60000 this afternoon while transporting pieces by car between stores. Two bandits fled in their own vehicle.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Bam Hiarwitz
Louisiana Legislature Asks Harding to Recognize Irish
Baton Rouge October 27 The Louisiana Legislature passed a resolution urging President Harding to recognize the Irish Republic. The vote stood 58 to 61 reflecting a narrow tally in the house.
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Harding
Baton Rouge, la
Japanese Methods in Far East Stir Emotions Across Regions
The piece, part of a Fresno Morning Republican series, reviews four months of study on conditions in Japan, Siberia, China and the Philippines. It discusses how Far East policies provoke strong reactions, with emphasis on Japanese methods and cross-regional consequences.
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Siberia
China
Philippines
Lord Northcliffe on Far East Policy in Pacific Problems
Lord Northcliffe told Reuters in Songkong that the Anglo Japanese alliance undoubtedly dominates factors preventing unfettered efforts by Great Britain Japan and the United States to solve Pacific issues. He spoke during an interview on October 27.
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United States
Pacific
Priest Killed In Cold Blood In South Dakota
The murder of Priest Belknap in South Dakota unfolds with him called from bed to tend a sick call. After a failed car start they walked away, later shots in the west end killed him. three head shots show no struggle. Rewards totaling 1500 dollars are offered. Belknap was 30. Separately, New York reports a mail truck robbery may involve securities valued in the millions.
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Belknap
Japan's imperial methods and Siberian brutality summarized
The piece surveys Japan's expansionist tactics across Asia and the resulting international censure. It highlights how military methods, political scheming, and commercial strategies damaged Japan's reputation, provoking anger at home and abroad, with Siberian atrocities cited as a stark example.
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Japan
Sthena
Siberia
Germany
Conference on Strike Ends With No Changes Reported
The Bail ed Labor Board ended the strike talks after chiefs of the Big Five Brotherhoods sought to address their members. A second conference was called, then split into group sessions. Union leaders said the trainmen would join any broader strike if others walked out, while officials voiced only a vague settlement possibility.
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Ben W. Hooper
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Montar Bank Closes for Reorganization in Livingston
Livingston Mont Oct 27 The First State Bank closed its doors this morning for re organization on advice of the bank examiner. Poor returns on cattle and sheep are among the reasons given, also bad collections. Boise Idaho ver 77 The Belle vue Bank & Trust Company at Belle vue suspended this afternoon. The cause is not announced.
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Idanvo
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Bellevue
Mail Bandit Murders Guard During Robbery
San Francisco reports a postal guard was shot and killed during a robbery as a bandit seized a pouch of 100 twenty dollar gold pieces. A young man’s body with a head wound was found in a vacant lot, possibly identifying the bandit killed at the ferry station yesterday.
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Cal
Lloyd George May Postpone Washington Visit
British Premier David Lloyd George may delay his Washington trip due to the critical state of Irish negotiations. The Graphic reports rumors that Irish talks have been suspended, reflecting a serious diplomatic impasse.
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