No Material Change In President
Washington Oct 18 A statement by President Wilson s physician said the president rested well last night and there is no material change in his general condition No new symptoms have developed The statement signed by Drs Grayson Ruffin and Stitt noted Dr Grayson said Dr Hugh Young of Johns Hopkins would visit the White House The gland swelling responded to treatment and there are no alarming symptoms that might cause an operation The president is showing improvement and progress toward recovery.
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Washington
Wilson
Grayson
Ruffin
Stitt
Hugh Young
John Hopkins University
White House
Aliens Deported From Gary Tied to Steel Strike
Seven Gary residents were to be deported to Europe by immigration officials amid an alleged conspiracy to overthrow the government and link to the steel strike. Three more Gary aliens were to appear before officers as rumors circulated about the Chicago district strike ending Monday.
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Chicago
Gary
Europe
Little Hope for Settlement of Coal Strike
Washington reports little optimism that a meeting with Secretary Wilson next Tuesday will avert the coal strike planned for November 1. Labor officials are more hopeful, noting both sides agreed to further conferences after yesterday’s failed negotiations. The wage scale committee, including officials from Indiana Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, will seek to reopen negotiations, while miners demand no strike action if concessions and contract terms are maintained.
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Washington
Wilson
Department of Labor
Ilnvis
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Thomas Brewster
Adjournment of Congress Considered in 193x Session
Washington reports that adjournment of congress on November 10 was discussed by house and senate leaders. Mondell and Lodge in talks to end the special session but no agreement due to treaty incidents. Textual amendments to the treaty likely to be settled soon, then reservations fight. Leaders uncertain on timeline though desire to return home and pressure from a nearly finished house push for speed.
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Congress
Washington
House
Senate
Representative Mondell
House Republican
Lodge
King Albert Views Grand Canyon Expedition
King Albert with Prince Leopold Count Doullremont and J M Wright descended seven miles via Bright Angel trail, dropping 7000 feet. A light lunch was served as the party contrasted canyon scenery with Yosemite. The Queen remained atop, planning a buggy ride and motor trip.
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King Albert
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Prince Leopold
Count Doullremont
J. M. Wright
Bright Angel
Barros
Yoesimite
United States
Constable Battles Off Bandits in Litchville
Constable Harry Robertson son wounded one of five bandits in a gun battle early today in Litchville Minnesota. He drove the men from town before they could loot a general store. A bandit shot off his hat but Robertson son was unhurt. The bandits opened fire and one fell. the others fled in an automobile. A posse formed but could not locate the attackers.
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Litchville
Minn
Harry Robertson
Robertson
Fear U.S. Will Repudiate Treaty After Shantung Amendment
London's officials and portions of the press accept the rejection of the Shantung amendment as final proof of the treaty's strength. Adoption of the covenant is virtually expected in light of the settlement.
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U.S
London
United States
Maynard Nearing Eastern Goal in Air Derby
Lieutenant Maynard started from Cleveland at 6 58 am bound for Buffalo in the trans continental air derby He expected a New York arrival by 1 pm He reached Buffalo at 9 12 am left for Rochester at 10 08 am arriving there at 10 36 am
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Maynard
Cleveland
Ohio
Buffalo
New York
Rochester
Smith Leaves for Omaha from Des Moines
Des Moines dispatch October 18 reports Captain L. H. Smith departed westbound at 11 25 a m for Omaha. He is listed as arriving in Omaha at 10 53 a m the same day, with the message cut off.
Program Before Labor Conference
Washington news confirms a comprehensive labor and capital agreement program to be presented at the national industrial conference. It covers collective bargaining, machinery to settle strikes, and policies on women and children in industry, aimed to resolve all major industrial issues where workers and employers differ.
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Washington
Liner Arrives With Rescued Passengers
The French liner Chicago reached New York with 198 rescued crew and passengers from the Venisia destroyed by fire off Grand Bank on October 13. The Venisia sailed from Havana bound for St Nazaire with mail, 15000 bags of sugar, and 230 tons of rum. the mail was saved but the cargo and passenger effects were lost.
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New York
Chicago
Grand Bank
St. Nazair
Havana
Government to release surplus army navy foods to curb prices
Attorney General Palmer and Secretaries Daniels and Baker will meet within days to arrange releasing surplus army and navy foods to the public. Palmer said the exact amount available is not yet known and reports from Daniels and Baker will be discussed. A statement urging housewives to help keep prices down is expected soon.
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Army and Navy
Washington
Palmer
Daniels
Baker
Returned Soldier Shot to Death in Winnipeg Store Owner Murder
Winnipeg police report W. J. DeForge a returned soldier and confectionery shop proprietor was shot around 1:30 am while returning home. Police say the motive was robbery for the $200 he carried.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
W. J. DeForge
Purchase of grounds for American officers at Santiago
Washington October 18 The house foreign affairs committee reported favorably on a bill authorizing 180000 dollars for the purchase of buildings and grounds for American officers in Santiago Chile.
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Santiago
Washington
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Chile
Government calls for sugar control urged by expert
Washington October 18 Alonzo Taylor representing the secretary of agriculture told a senate sub committee investigating the sugar situation that removal of government control would shorten the supply and push prices higher.
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Washington
Alonzo Taylor
Senate
Taylor
Secretary of Agriculture
Forty Finn Seiners Released From Mount Joice Jail
Forty Finn Seiners freed from Mount Joice jail today after weeks in confinement. About half of the group are hospitalized with health problems attributed to their imprisonment.
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Dublin
Ireland
Mount Joice
Accidentally Shot While Hunting in Albert Lea
Albert Lea Minnesota October 18 Joseph Smith a well known real estate dealer was accidentally killed last night while hunting on Lake Albert Lea. His gun discharged and the shot entered his stomach. He bled to death in 30 minutes. His wife and four children survive him.
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Albert Lea
Minn
Joseph Smith
Lake Albert Lea
Aviators Honor Late Aviator at Funeral Service
In St Paul Minnesota on October 18 airplanes planned to participate in the funeral for Charles V Mansfield an aviator killed in an accident at Lonsdale The adopted plan featured each craft looping three times over the grave and dropping flowers onto the site to honor the deceased
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St. Paul, Minn
Charles V. Mansfield
Lonsdale
President Wilson Has A Good Night Report
Washington dispatch says President Wilson had a good night according to a White House briefing ahead of Dr Grayson's regular statement. The note came as the administration prepared its daily update on the president's condition and activities.
Lewis Accepts Conference Invitation From Miners
Washington dated October 18 John L Lewis acting head of the mine workers said in accepting the invitation to a conference that the miners would refuse none of these actions or demands.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Italian plane drops out of transcontinental race
Des Moines Iowa October 18 The Balboat the Second the baby Italian airplane in the trans continental race piloted by Lieutenant Taylor dropped out of the race this morning.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Taylor
Tiger Clemenceau’s Cab Driver Companion Relives Bold Duels
Nicholas Thien, a chicken rancher near Tacoma, recalls cabbing Clemenceau in Paris and accompanying the French premier to many duels on the field of honor. He says Clemenceau, nicknamed Tiger, was fearless and often fought at night away from the city. Thien laments the tame life now and dreams of those adventurous days.
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Tacoma
Wash
Nicholas Thien
Clemenceau
M'sleu
Mision Thien
L'lurrasigeant
Cab 8088
Tiger
M. Thien
M'sien Clemenceau
Shoes as ornaments in Serbia spark old women’s sentiments
In Serbia rural areas many live without shoes. Americans distributed first Red Cross shoes causing a stir. An elderly woman kept her pair unused on a shelf above the fireplace, saying they were too beautiful to wear and might be saved for fetes or burial.
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Serbia
American Red Cross
Gem’s Romantic History of the Braganza Diamond
The Braganza diamond, 1660 carats, famed as Portugal’s crown treasure, was found by three Brazilian outlaws in a river bed. They hid it, met a village priest who secured access to the governor, and the gem went to Lisbon. The outlaws earned pardons and rewards, while the priest rose in church rank.
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Braganza
Streeter
Ahaite
Minga Gemes
Lisbon
Flower Gardens of Holland’s Floral Awakening
After Constantinople fell in 1453 Holland transformed into a beacon of color and fragrance. Dutch travelers returning from the East carried seeds that, planted in Holland’s rich soil, produced unprecedented flowers. The nation’s passion for gardening blossomed as exotic hues and scents captivated the people.
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Holland
Constantinople
East
Orchid variety in Rangoon market during tiger season
Nearly all orchids from Burma can be grown in private gardens with care. One sweet smelling species called tazin is rare, flowering only in malaria and least visited areas during tiger mating season when humans are at risk. It is highly sought by Burmese traders for its weight in a tiger.
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Burma
Rangoon
Surrender of Kronstadt Reported by Finnish Agency
Helsinki dispatch from October 18 states Kronstadt, Bolshevik naval base defending Petrograd, surrendered after white flag was hoisted yesterday afternoon per Finnish news agency. The report notes Kronstadt’s fall as a key Bolshevik loss near Petrograd.
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Kronstadt
Hellinsfors
Finland
Petrograd
Finish Ieee
Finish
Maynard Delivers Fast Leg In Transcontinental Race
Binghamton New York October 18 Lieutenant Maynard landed at 12 04 today then departed for Mineola on the final leg of the trans continental race at 12 34 p m.
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Maynard
Binghamton
New York
Mineola
Finish Parliament Rejects Bolsheviki Peace Offer
Hellinsfors Finland reports that on October 18 the Finish parliament rejected the Bolshevik peace proposal, signaling no immediate end to hostilities and maintaining wartime positions amid ongoing negotiations.
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Hellinsfors
Finland
Kiel Arrives at Chicago from Bryan Ohio
Lieutenant Kiel arrived in Chicago from Bryan Ohio at 8 42 a m on October 18 signaling the start of his new assignment.
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Kiel
Chicago
Bryan
Ohio
What Mother Wanted
A fragmented exchange describes a neighbor requesting a lemon squeezer for his mother. The odd mishearing and evasive phrasing reflect a brief, curious domestic incident with unclear outcome.
Persistent Chronic Bronchitis Testimony Endorses Pe-ru-Na
A Lad Wisconsin man with twenty six years of chronic bronchitis shares a hopeful experience. After using Pe-ru-Na three quarters of a bottle his hoarseness and fatigue improved, and he plans to keep Pe-Ru-Na in his home. The ad touts Pe-Ru-Na as helpful for coughs colds catarrh and related digestive and rheumatic symptoms in tablet or liquid form.
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E. J. Toulie
Rose Street
Lad Wiscinaim
40 Acres For Sale Near Normal School At Six Thousand
A seller advertises 40 acres of land with a B room house, full basement, hardwood floors, cistern, basement, barn, granary, and a cement chicken coop. Located 80 rods from Normal School. Price listed at $6,000 on easy terms.
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Normal School
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