Davis named secretary of war after Weeks retires for health
Washington AP Dwight Davis of Missouri is appointed secretary of war effective immediately to replace John Weeks of Massachusetts who retires due to ill health Weeks had served since 1921 and will take a long vacation before fully stepping away Weeks attended his resignation in the White House as President Coolidge noted the decision Davis, 47, has been acting head of the War Department since Weeks left for medical leave and his background includes finance charity and tennis donor of the Davis Cup He served in World War I and held various political and military positions prior to the appointment.
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Washington
Dwight Davis
Missouri
John Weeks
Massachusetts
Davis
Ecks
New England
Coolidge
National Guard
Wise
Yasnily Co
Dwight F. Davis
James J. Davis
Fifth Missouri Infantry
Argonne
St. Mihiel
St. Louis
Pre Harding
War Finance Corporation
Tecocahanas of
Poste
Cote
Weeks
7 Service
Atmo
Neme
Toniahé
South
Pirates Tie Senators With Sixth-Game 3 2 Victory
Eddie Moore homered and Rey Kremer pitched effectively as the Pirates beat the Senators 3 to 2 at Forbes Field, tying the 1925 World Series at three games apiece. Kremer went nine innings for the win while Ferguson took the loss.
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Forbes
Pittsburg
Eddie Moore
Rey Kremer
Pirates
Senators
Severeid
Ferguson
Harris
Peckinpaugh
Barnhart
J. Harris
Goslin
Moore
Traynor
McNeeley
Carey
Cuyler
Judge
Washington
Pittsburgh
Kremer
Ballou
Wright
McInnis
Smith
Owen
Plate
McCormick
Moriarity
Rigler
Attac
Bill McKechnie
Fer
McKeehnie
Kremer Alzo
Birth Anaesthesia Aid in Child Report
An unclear report notes anaesthesia use in a birth case. Mentions Kanserd Oct 13 and references a brooent rel and interstate state assembly of Zoatie. Details are fragmentary and uncertain.
Actress Glorifies Mexico Debated NY Visit on Private Car
Secretary A H Cervantes denied Gloria Faure the actress traveled to New York with Alberto J Pani on his private car to discuss debt and rail matters. He said the party included only Pani and officials and that Faure was not present as claimed by complainants.
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New York
Gloria Faure
Alberto J. Pani
A. H. Cervantes
Senor Pani
el Paso
Hidalgo
Pedenel Eeieeye
Ani
Are
Pani
Los Angeles
Army air chief opposes transfer of aircraft work
Major General Mason M. Patrick, army air chief, testified before the president's air board against a proposal to move all aircraft experimental work from the army to private firms. He criticized the idea as wasteful and argued continued government testing is needed to determine what should not be done.
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Washington
Mason M. Patrick
Army Air
President
Congress
Charred Body Found On Pine Log Pyre In Winnsboro
A burned female body was found on a pine log pyre in Tensas swamp near Winnsboro Louisiana. Authorities suspect a crime but cannot identify the victim. clothing remains and a white gold ring are found near the scene. Investigators search the swamp while armed men guard the area amid uncertainty.
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Winnsboro
Tensas
J. D. Rogers
Weakness Develops in Wheat Market Amid Narrow Trading
The wheat market shows weakening prices with December futures around 1.39 to 1.42 and May near 1.41 to 1.42 as the market remains listless. Corn starts down with December around 75 to 75 and May about 80, while oats open slightly lower with December near 39.
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Dorr
Heavy quake recorded by Georgetown seismograph
A strong earthquake centered about 3000 miles from Washington was recorded today on Georgetown University seismographs. It began at 12 48 p m and lasted until about 2 30 p m with greatest intensity just after 1 p m Father Tondorf described the shock as rather severe.
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Washington
Georgetown University
Tondorf
Policemen Sentenced for Liquor Landing Conspiracy
Three former San Francisco police officers including a lieutenant and two patrolmen were ordered to federal prison for 12 to 18 months and fined 500 to 1000 dollars after their January 1923 liquor landing conviction. The US circuit court of appeals rejected their appeal citing improper jury instruction.
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San Francisco
Get. 13
South San Francisco
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Leavenworth
Kan
Diamond Heist Robbery On Train Berth
Dave Holtz a jewelry salesman told local police he was robbed of 30000 dollars in diamonds while asleep in his berth on a Chicago Burlington and Quincy train from Chicago. The incident occurred last night en route to Quincy Illinois as per the AP report.
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Quincy, Ill
Dave Holtz
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago
Air Service Mismanagement Denied by War Department
Washington October 13 The Army General Staff presented to the president’s air board a detailed rebuttal to witnesses urging sweeping changes in national defense. The statement denounces the proposed department of national defense and asserts direct administration of the Army air service remains in the hands of the air service chief. Brigadier General Hugh M Drum presented a 51 page document outlining that war department policies and the air service chief Mason M Patrick’s views form the basis for current air policy. The staff labeled as unsound the theatre of operation concept dividing into air land and sea theaters with separate commanders. The statement condemns the proposal for a separate air corps.
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Washington
Army General Staff
Air Board
National Defense Organization
Department of National Defense
Army Air Service
Air Service
Hugh M. Drum
War Department
WAR Department Air Service Policy
Mason M. Patrick
Drum
Patrick
Wm. Mitchell
The
Seo
General Staff
Air Corps
Thousands Advise Aged Man On Spending His Millions
Los Angeles reports reveal a mail truck holdup netted a half million in registered mail. Five gang members were arrested. police found the gang’s arsenal, a field plan, and a metal box of loot totaling near nine hundred thousand dollars in cash and negotiable items. Authorities pursue remaining suspects and leaders.
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Los Angeles
Here
San Pedro
Merican Association
Eni
Viati
Surplus Wealth Calls for Practical Ideas From Public
Aged philanthropist 84 seeks concrete plans on how to distribute his surplus wealth. Since the appeal, 100 000 communications have arrived from around the world, overwhelming his team. He has retreated to the country to sort and assess the ideas, which may be impractical yet far exceed expectations.
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Henecingee
Leopo
Egets
Mrgg
Bebepp
Mall St Ite
Jewels Stolen From Diplomat in New York Burglarized
Domingo Mary Del Val a Spanish diplomatic agent and brother of Cardinal Merry del Val had priceless royal decorations and jewels worth about 50000 dollars stolen from his East 54th Street apartment in New York. The burglary, discovered by Senator Merry del Val on returning from the country, left the diamond cuff links watches and other gems missing along with a gold jewel encrusted commander’s decoration and Isabella the Catholic insignia. Diplomatic papers including his passport were left untouched.
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New York
Domingo Mary del Val
Cardinal Merry del Val
Merry del Val
East 54Th Street
Fifth Avenue
Order of the British Empire
Order of Isabella the Catholic
Manning
Spain
Parisian Patient’s Pinpoint Pin Leads Cancer Breakthrough
Henri Vadon a Paris hospital intern is credited with a potential cancer breakthrough after accidentally pricking his finger with a needle used on a cancer patient. Doctors note cancer cells may have spread into his hand, suggesting the possibility that a tiny tumor particle could prove a cancerous origin. Vadon later received the Legion of Honor from the French government for his presumed martyrdom to science.
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Paris
Henri Vadon
Parisian
Vadon
Legion of Honor
New President at Jefferson School Board Meeting
The NeW PRESIDENT PT. A. JEFFERSON SCHOOL chaired by Mrs. re Moberly opens the teachers visit. Mrs. A. Lawrence and Miss Irene Follick are named vice president and secretary treasurer. Committees include membership social music and work plans for fundraising and events. A communal effort to raise funds to buy school pictures is noted. Meeting date November 9 is referenced.
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Re Moberly
A. Lawrence
Ceathend
Irene Follick
Wells
Sorgenson
A. L. Abratity
Chatter Wells
W. P. Self
Huff
World litter of pigs saved by Sears exhibit
In Chicago on October 13, fifteen pigs touted as the world litter were saved from slaughter. The group, weighing about 4,789 pounds together, will be shown by the Sears Roebuck Foundation to promote larger litter production. The rescue occurred within five minutes of the butcher’s knife.
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Chicago
Sears, Roebrektural Foundation
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