New British Cabinet Begins Office Under Baldwin
The Conservative government assumes office in London with an oath ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Stanley Baldwin leads a strengthened ministry as Winston Churchill is named Chancellor of the Exchequer, drawing comment for bold choices that challenge conservative factions.
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Associated Press
London
Buckingham Palace
Stanley Baldwin
Baldwin
Winston Churchill
Ranka
Decline of Kazan the Prosperous City of Tartary
From Kazan in the Tartar Republic an aging observer details a city collapsed by revolution. Factories idle stores closed streets overgrown clergy impoverished churches decayed convents turned into clubs or barracks and mass dove with a dwindling congregation of six.
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Kazan
Tartar Republic
Russia
Europe
Alexander the Second
Ivan the Terrible
Russia starts 12 ships to fuel its merchant fleet
In Leningrad on October 15 Soviet Russia began its merchant marine drive by laying the keels of eight cargo boats and four passenger steamers. Built entirely in Soviet yards at Patsley Iron Works and Baltic Shipbuilding Yards, the 12 ships will total 35 000 tons and cost about 5 000 000 dollars, with completion expected early in 1926.
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Leningrad
Russia
Patsley Iron Works
Baltic Shipbuilding Yards
Pope Urges Priests to Engage in National Politics
Pope Pius urged German clergy to participate in national politics during a audience with priests from the German prayer apostolate. The Bayrischer Kurier quotes him saying clergy must enlighten the community and direct consciences according to God's and the church's laws.
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Pope
Munich
Pope Pius
Bayrischer Kurier
De Molay Boys to Celebrate Parents Day on Nov. 16
Kansas City dispatch reports De Molay members worldwide plan observances for Parents Day on Sunday November 16. The Grand Council based in Kansas City schedules talks by members pastors and adults at chapter rooms and churches to honor parents with messages on respect admiration and love and future citizenship.
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Boys of
de Molay
Kansas City
Order of DeMolay
German editor dares women to shave heads like men
In Dresden on October 19 a German editor challenged women of fashion to shave their heads as German men do. He noted Steel Helmet members often shave heads as an officer mark and urged female allies to adopt the practice.
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Dresden
Steel Helmet
Steel Helmets
Cherbourg to Build Port Quay Station Plan
Cherbourg Chamber of Commerce votes 22 million francs loan for a quarry side railway station at the port entrance. Proposed repayment via passenger tax on transatlantic liners.
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Cherbourg
Chamber of Commerce of
Brewer Receives 534 Votes in U S Senator Race
Des Moines Iowa Independent candidate Luther A Brewer of Cedar Rapids who withdrew earlier in the campaign received 534 votes in the election. The other independent, L E Eickleberg of Waterloo, polled 152 votes. Officials may adjust totals as some counties likely underreportedBrewer and Eickleberg votes.
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Associated Proms
Des Moines
Luther A. Brewer
Cedar Rapids
United States
Associated Press
L. E. Eickleberg
Waterloo
Brewer and Eickleberg
Manila Surrenders in 1895 With 13 26 Numerology Hint
On August 13 1895 Manila surrendered to General Wesley Merritt leading American forces. The land army numbered 8500 men while the Spanish garrison comprised 14000 troops. The article notes numerology linking 8 13 and 26 to the event and to Merritt's name.
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Manila
Weasley M. Merritt
Wesley Merritt
Eagle symbolism and species referenced in colonial era text
The essay notes fathers choosing an emblem of an eagle and discusses differences among eagle species. It contrasts sea or bald eagle with feathers to the knees and toes, and mentions a shift to the golden eagle with feathers to the toes.
Conviction Needed Kipling Quote on Work Finish
A Kipling quote stresses that skill and power must be joined by conviction to secure lasting results. It underscores that method and touch alone do not suffice without belief that the work will endure and be properly secured.
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Kipling
Extremes Mark Bolivian Alto Crucero Climate
A vivid description notes nightly freezing in Alto Crucero Bolivia with noonday sun intense enough to blister, illustrating extreme temperature swings in the region.
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Alto Crucero
Bolivia
Girl Scout Leader Miss Samford Keynotes Growth in Boston Meeting
Miss Alice Samford of Boston, an international Girl Scout worker, spoke at a luncheon in the First United Presbyterian church basement. She praised Scout ideals, described training, discipline, and safety rules, and outlined how troops educate girls in first aid, housekeeping, and community service.
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Alice Samford
Boston
Massachusetts
International Girl Scout Worker
F. A. Kinney
Iowa City
United
Byterian Church
Hero of the
Improvement League
J. E. Rittler
A. RB. Schmoeller
Hattie Harvey Zorbauch
Cleveland
Samford
England
M'ss
Dickerson
Rhodes
Mae Campbell
Edna Lewis
Garibaldi plans appeal to king to end faction turmoil
In Chiasso on November 7, General Garibaldi and the Italia Libera group issued manifestos denouncing Fascist attacks on unarmed ex soldiers and blaming Mussolini. Censors blocked transmission. Garibaldi vowed to address the king demanding peace and release Italy from unrest.
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Associated Press
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Armintee
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Italia Libera
Peppino Garibaldi
Mussolini
Garibaldi
Italy
Marriage Declared Best Financial Investment by Chicago Official
Cook County Treasurer Patrick J. Carr cites a survey from 700000 returns showing marriage boosts wealth over time. He notes at 28 the husband gains 3 percent, at 38 about 17 percent, and at 48 roughly 20 percent ahead despite higher costs. He attributes this to harder work and greater savings.
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Chicago
Patrick J. Carr
Cook County
Mr. Arr
Carr
Governor Kendall Endorses Red Cross Roll Call Drive
Des Moines Iowa November 6 Governor Kendall urged statewide enrollment in the Red Cross on the eve of the annual roll call opening Armistice Day November 11. He praised the organization as altruistic and effective noting ninety four cents of each dollar supports relief efforts worldwide. The drive runs through Christmas holidays.
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Kendall
Red Cross
The
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Red Crosse
American Red Cross
Ihs
Senator Lodge Shows Signs of Consciousness Through Nourishment
Cambridge reports indicate Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, who suffered a stroke, has brief periods of awareness and has taken nourishment for the first time since his illness. Physicians described the progress as modest but real.
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Associated Press
Cambridge
Mass
Henry Cabot Lodge
Contested Senate Race Draws Attention in Council Bluffs
In Council Bluffs the Brookhart contest gains notice as 100 to 206 ballots marked for Steck were discarded by precinct boards. Authorities note discrepancies in four city wards where presidential and senatorial tallies diverge, with one ward showing 1,039 votes for president and 1,097 for senator.
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Associated Prean
Council Bluffs
Brookhart
Steck
Conviction Unchanged Over Chicken Salad Cost Comment
J Fuller Gloom maintains his view that there is not $25 worth of chicken salad in the world though a church and society recently held an $891 chicken salad supper. The remark appears in the Kansas City Star.
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J. Fuller
Kansas City Star
Paint Salesman's Joke Dooms Floor Paint
A woman complains to a paint storeman that floor paint won’t stick to the floor while items fall on it and stick to the paint. He suggests she may have opened the can upside down.
Surreptitiously The Advice People Won’t Take When Watched
A Boston Transcript note observes that some individuals only heed guidance when they are unaware of being observed, suggesting timing influences receptiveness to advice. The remark frames behavior as conditional on perception and privacy.
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Boston Transcript
Steck Likely to Appeal to Upper House
In Des Moines on November 7 a revised county tally trimmed Brookhart’s lead over Democrat Daniel Steck from 1116 to 1025. Corrections in six counties including Lee and Jackson reduced Brookhart’s margin while Steck gained dozens of votes. A possible Senate recount looms as Democratic leaders prepare for a challenge to ensure all ballots are counted and reviewed.
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Prema Des Moines
Brookhart
Daniel F. Steck
Senate
Lee
Jackson
Steck
Lee County
Jackson County
Fremont
Dallas
Plymouth
Associated Press
Des Moines
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Smith W. Brookhart
Laws
Congress
Clyde L. Herring
State Executive Council
Iowa
Steek
Iowa Supreme Court
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Washington
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