Governor Cox Seeks Senate Tied League of Nations Plan
Governor Cox of Ohio, touring West Virginia, says if elected president he will sit with the Senate to adopt a flexible League of Nations agreement determined by the next Senate elections. He insists American membership with clarifying reservations is essential and warns against U.S. entry being postponed two years. The statement follows pressure from supporters and aligns with prior New York remarks on reservations.
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Dry forces win in Canadian elections
In Ottawa and across provinces a plebiscite on prohibition appears to have influenced the vote as Dry forces claim victory. Reports from Alberta Manitoba Nova Scotia and general results suggest tight races with key leaders commenting on the shift in public sentiment.
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Ottawa
Tax board compared to predecessors urged for change
The Chronicle argues the present Board of County Commissioners is courteous and honest yet wasteful, spending tax money freely while predecessors funded war bonds and public works. It contrasts old board efforts with current highway and dam costs and urges voters to change boards for better business judgment.
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Gompers Urges Labor to Back Cox in Rally
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, urged organized labor to support Governor Cox for president at a labor rally in Indianapolis. He criticized Senator Harding as opposed to labor legislation and urged defeating Indiana Senator Watson. William Green of the United Mine Workers echoed the call, praising Cox’s progressive stance and condemning Harding over the Esch–Cummings railroad law and the League of Nations covenant. Taft was cited as previously ratifying the Versailles treaty but now partisan, according to Gompers.
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No Definite Decision Reached by Strikers
London dispatch reports extended talks between miners leaders and Premier Lloyd George with government officials. The miners federation executive will meet again to consider the new offer, with secrecy surrounding details. The proposal reportedly mirrors earlier ideas suggesting a temporary wage rise of two shillings and a review by year end.
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Wiliam Brace
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Allen cites reasons for drop in wheat market
Governor Henry Allen revealed material alleging the wheat price drop was unnatural and likely due to manipulation in futures. He shared documents with G A Stephens, FCC agent, during a Chicago Board of Trade inquiry in Topeka.
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Coal Operators Weigh Lower Soft Coal Prices Tomorrow
Cleveland hosts hundreds of soft coal operators from major producing fields for a general meeting to consider Attorney General Palmer’s proposal to lower coal prices. The National Coal Association cannot fix prices, so the meeting will circulate the issue to individual operators and field representatives.
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Cleveland
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Wentz
National Coal Association
Alder Hewitt Sets World Linotype Record
Alder Hewitt a Tribune linotype operator in Salt Lake City established a world record for linotype composition. He set 82 500 cms in six hours and 35 minutes averaging 12 546 ems per hour, on a Sunday night.
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Harding Tackles Democracy and League in Pre-Election Address
Senator Harding issued a pre election statement asserting the Republican Party will gain public trust as an administration instrument and denounce democracy under liberal forms. He outlined a platform promising equal opportunity, opposing exploitation, and supporting a world league that preserves American independence.
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America
Death ends strike of Lord Mayor Swiney
Terence MacSwiney lord mayor of Cork died in Brixton prison on his 74th day of hunger strike protesting a two year sentence for sedition. Family and supporters gathered as police prepared for potential unrest, with plans to bury the body in Cork. Separate reports note the death of Joseph Murphy, hunger striker, aged 25, and reprisals in Bandon, Ireland. Diarmuid Lynch urged demonstrations in New York as mass meetings were held in sympathy with Swiney and Gerald.
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England
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New York
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King Alexander of Greece dies after monkey bite
Athens reports King Alexander died at 6 20 p m from wounds inflicted when a pet monkey attacked him earlier in October. His weakened heart and pulmonary symptoms led to a hopeless prognosis at noon. Succession questions arise as Constantine and other royals are discussed.
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