Caillaux Grieved By Failure To Settle French Debt
France's minister of finance Joseph Caillaux and the debt commission return to Paris aboard the France after failing to secure a settlement of 4.2 billion dollars. He vows to meet obligations to the limit of France's strength and hints at possible talks in six months.
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Heart of
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Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Myron T. Herrick
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M. Cailiaux
America
M. Caillaux
Washington
Paris
Stock Exchange
Bourse
Coolidge
Lucien Jamoureaux
Borah
Walsh
Montana
Curtis
Kellogg
London
United States
Britain
Noted Irish Lawyer Stephen Bonan Dies at 98
Dublin reports the death of Stephen Bonan a noted attorney who served as lord justice of appeal and privy councillor before the Irish Free State era Born in 1848 he was regarded as among the era’s most brilliant Irish lawyers.
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Dublin
Stephen Bonan
Irish Free State
Firpo Plans Comeback For World Title Shot
Angel Firpo of Buenos Aires declares intent to return to boxing and meet the Spalla Paolino winner for the championship, then seek a rematch with Jack Dempsey. A year’s rest is credited with his improved condition and the settlement of a U.S. suit against him by a former manager.
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Buenos Aires
Angel Firpo
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
United States
Secretary Weeks Leaves Hospital After Seven Months Ill
Secretary Weeks, visiting Washington, declines to say if he will resume duties at the War Department after illness lasting seven months. He attended a White House luncheon with Mrs Weeks, returns to clear out his Washington home, and appears weak but hopeful about his health.
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Robber Proved Ex-Employee of Union Pacific
Omaha Oct. 3 The death of R. H. Porter was reported after he was shot by a railroad special agent while robbing a Union Pacific passenger train as it entered Omaha. Porter, once trusted by the company, had been discharged for drunkenness. He had just robbed the train of about 200 dollars a watch and jewelry, then fled after a running gun battle with a railroad detective. A Negro porter served as an unwilling accomplice. A coroner's jury absolved officers of liability in Porter's death.
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Neb
R. H. Porter
Union Pacific
Porter
Missouri Pacific
Mitchell Praises Board After Criticism
Washington notes Colonel William Mitchell paused his attacks on the war and navy departments to praise the president's aircraft board. He said the board made it easier for officers to express real opinions, a change he welcomed after earlier tensions. Major General Mason M. Patrick was praised though their views differed slightly. Mitchell lamented an orders hindering a trip to the American Legion convention in Omaha.
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William Mitchell
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Mason M. Patrick
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Omaha
French Federation Pursues Dundee In Boxing Clash
Paris cables Edouard Mascart to stop Johnny Dundee from meeting in the United States under threat of instant disqualification in France. Dundee was suspended last January for sailing to America to avoid a contract with Fred Bretonnel.
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Johnny Dundee
Edouard Mascart
United States
France
Dundee
America
Fred Bretonnel
Oil Fight in Circuit Court Shifts to San Francisco
The Doheny oil lease controversy moves to San Francisco as Edward L. Doheny appeals a federal judge's cancellation order. The Elk Hills naval oil reserve leases, valued at about 100 million dollars, are under review before the U.S. circuit court of appeals, with arguments expected to run through Tuesday.
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San Francisco
Edward L. Doheny
Elk Hills Naval Oil Reserve
California
Doheny
Paul J. McCormick
Los Angeles
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Parade on Capitol grounds protests Ireland issue
Irish Republican sympathizers tried a Capitol Plaza protest against excluding Irish delegates from the Inter-Parliamentary Union Congress. Marchers carried banners but police barred displays. they departed after protests. One banner asked if America believes in freedom of small nations and Ireland. Another denounced U S actions as Britain’s paw.
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Washington
Capitol
Inter-Parliamentary Union Congress
Ainste
America
Ireland
United States
Britain
Spaniards Take Adjir Stronghold Amid Morocco Fighting
Reports from Fez and Madrid state Spanish forces captured Adijir and cleared the Adjir sector of rebel tribesmen. The official communique said no new enemy forces were found after the capture and subsequent patrols.
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French Morocco
Adijir
Madrid
Adjir
Root Outlines Plan For Codifying World Law
Elihu Root presents a paper on codification of international law urging expanded authority for the court of international justice and noting the League of Nations and Hague arbitration as pivotal. He argues collaboration between Pan American Union influence and League efforts will foster broader, peaceful enforcement of global norms.
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Washington
Elihu Root
Foundeodgy
Theodore Burton
Interparliamentary Union
Ac Court of International Justce
League of Nations
Hague
Pan-American Union
American Institute of International Law
Bank Reserve Deficit Shrinks Amid Weekly Clearing House Report
The weekly report on New York clearing house banks and trust companies shows a deficit in reserve of 21.53299 million dollars, a decline of 40.76173 million from last week when excess reserves totaled 19.22874 million.
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New York
Fireman Dies of Injuries in Tunnel Cave-In
Richmond Virginia reports Benjamin F. Mosby fireman dies from injuries after yesterday’s cave-in in a Chesapeake and Ohio tunnel at Churchill which trapped about forty workers. Engineer Tom Mason is missing presumed dead. several others unaccounted for as rescue teams continue in a tunnel nearly a mile long.
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Benjamin F. Mosby
Chesapeake and Ohio
Churchill
Tom Mason
Police Right to Nomination for Ticket
A local police department asserts authority to nominate enforcement actions for ticket issuance. Officials say the process ensures consistent handling of violations and proper legal grounding for penalties.
Dry Movement Starts in London
In London on October 3 AP reports Britain prepares a major prohibition push after months of secrecy. The Daily Mail outlines six methods similar to the U.S. prohibition approach and calls for local option. The campaign centers on appealing to women.
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Great Britain
The
Daily Mail
United States
Lincoln launches as new carrier signals Navy air power shift
Quincy Oct 3 The aircraft carrier Lincoln is dedicated at Boston harbor ceremony. Secretary Wilbur lauds the navy’s use of aircraft for national defense and cites Lexington and Saratoga funding as proof of congressional support for air power. He contrasts modern propulsion and weapons with past ships, invoking the spirit of the American navy.
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Lansdowne
Lexington Slip into Water at Fore River Yards
The massive aircraft carrier Lexington slid into Boston area waters at Bethlehem’s Fore River yards as Secretary Wilbur and naval officials observed. Mrs. Theodore Douglas Robinson christened the ship, with Wilbur defending Navy policy and praising its spirit. The Lexington, sister to the Berstega launched in Camden last May, measures 888 feet.
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Fore River
Bethlehem Building Corporation
Navy
Wilbur
Naval
Theodore Douglas Robinson
Camden
N. J
Executioner in Copenhagen Loses Job After 26 Years
Copenhagen reports the royal executioner has been dismissed after 26 years without a sentence. No Dane has been sentenced to death recently, leaving the official duties empty and the position vacant.
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Copenhagen
Eee
BEER RUNNERS COST THE JOBS FEDERAL MEN
Chicago October 3 AP Terry Druggan and Frankie Lake wealthy beer runners and jail sentence servers were in today for good but two U S deputy marshals lost their jobs. Walter Zippman and A P Pollack were discharged after Sheriff Crawford reported drinking during the seven hour 60 mile trip. Druggan remains in Sycamore jail and Lake in Wheaton awaiting contempt action. Eleven officials have lost their jobs since the jail scandal surfaced.
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Terry Druggan
Frankie Lake
United States
Walter G. Zippman
A. (. Pollack
Sycamore, Il
Palmer G. Anderson
Lake
Wheaton
Judecy Wilkerson
Cook County
Bandits Make Two Good Hauls
In Lawrence a masked robber with a revolver and a second bandit robbed George Alexander the mas ter of the wool mill as he went to enter today. Officials with the American Woolen company could not estimate the loss. In St Paul three men held up a New York diamond merchant and seven others at J A Gerber jewelry store escaping with jewels valued at more than 1500 dollars.
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Mass
George Alexander
American Woolen Company
St. Peal
Mivn
New York
J. A. Gerber
Soo
Rain Delays Finals in Women's National Golf Championship
Rain halted play in the women's national golf championship finals in St. Louis, delaying likely the 18 holes to 2 PM with the remaining round to follow Sunday if conditions allow.
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St. Louis
Sham Battle Upset Gotham in Mock Defense Show
In New York on October 3 the army staged a sham battle in lower Manhattan to symbolize the ousting of an enemy. Anti-aircraft guns bombed the area while fire engines responded and crowds fled from tall buildings. Governor's Island troops and Millers Field tanks formed the simulated attacking force for the publicity event ahead of the 1925 national air races.
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Wall Street
Financial District
Manhattan
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Governor's Island
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New York National Guard
Divers recover fifth body from submerged submarine 851
Camden off Block Island October 3 divers retrieved the fifth body from submarine 851 aboard the Camden 9335. The victim Paul D Berk of Shoe Makersville Pa, an engineman second class recently living in New London with his wife, was found in the engine room on top of the cylinders. Captain King says most of the crew still unaccounted for were washed overboard and drowned. He blames the City of Rome for the collision, noting the submarine likely had light visible from ten miles away.
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Paul D. Berk
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Berk
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E. J. King
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Sharks appear at scene of wreck off Block Island
Aboard USS Camden off Block Island on October 3 the rescue fleet sought to recover crew from the S-51 as a school of six to eight foot sharks swam near the site. Diving to the torpedo room was halted by rough seas after the body of Paul D. Berk of New London was recovered. Navy Diver Wilson fared ill when pulled to the surface. Berk's body was readied for shipment to Newport on the naval tug Lark.
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Block Island
Paul D. Berk
New London
Navy
Wilson
Berk
Newport
Lark
Health officer urges salutes instead of kissing or handshakes
In Leningrad on October 3 the commissioner of health warns against kissing and handshaking for hygienic reasons. He urges friends to greet each other with a salute as practiced in America.
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Leningrad
America
Postponed Games Mark Weekend Baseball Schedule
Weather delays push Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and Washington at Boston to later dates. Philadelphia hosts New York in a doubleheader with tied and split results noted alongside box score details. Detroit at St Louis also postponed with a doubleheader planned tomorrow.
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Detroit
St. Louis
Shenandoah Court Review Shifts Focus After Night Conference
The Shenandoah naval court adjourned after an all night session with Advocate Foley to delay winding up the hearing until Monday. Captain Heinen and Lt. Anderson testified again about warning signals and a drift toward the disturbance that wrecked the airship. The panel explored how reducing safety valves and helium cells from 18 to 8 helped cause the breakup, with records showing officers initiated the alteration.
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Foley
Washi
Anton Hein
Navy
Jos. B. Anderson
Shenandoah
Lansdowne
Heinen
Lieutenant Anderson
Czech Debt Program Outlined For Czech Mission
Washington reports the treasury prepared for a Monday meeting with the Czecho-Slovak mission after setting aside the French debt issue. Officials said the Czech delegation would be ready to begin talks next week as data gathering continued.
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Washington
Treasury
Offi
Treeaury
Olney Newell Dies Veteran Colorado Journalist at 80
Olney Newell a veteran Colorado newspaperman died in Denver after a short illness at age 80. He began in 1878 and wrote as Jason B Pepper. He published papers in Fort Collins and Boulder and had long city and state newspaper ties.
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Colo
Olney Newell
Colorado
Jason B. Pepper
Fort Collins
Boulder
Woman Pks New York Princess Gouraud Returns With New Prince
Mrs. Aimee Crocker Gouraud, heir to $10 million from Edwin Crocker, returns from Paria with a Russian prince as her fifth husband. At 25, she has a history of multiple marriages and high society notoriety, including a 1922 alienation suit and a Paris salary suit from a former secretary.
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Aimee Crocker Gouraud
Edwin Ik Crocker
San Francisco
Paria
Alexander Mishkuiikoff
Mistilan Galatsine
the Waldorf
Prince
Princess Galatsioe
Porter Ashe
Jackson Gouraud
Paris
Trince Alexander
Goursad
Grane Schill
Schill
Ferri Pasani
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