Fire destroys Galveston pier and cotton plant
Fire originating in sulphur bins at pier 35 in Galveston, Texas, caused the complete destruction of the pier and 3,500 bales of cotton, with 40 sulphur rail cars and 15 cotton cars burned. The Italian freighter Etna and several ships were damaged or moved for safety as guards and fire crews battled high winds. National guardsmen assisted as spectators were kept back from the scene.
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Pier No
Galveston
Tex
Pier
Cotton Concentration Company
Etna
Hornby Castle
Erken
Ventura de Larringa
Charles Clark
National
Greeks Celebrate Victory After European War End
Athens marks Greece victory with nationwide religious services led by all bishops and mayors, followed by a stadium ceremony. A laurel wreath crafted in Paris was funded by public subscription for display at the event.
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Athens
Greece
Paris
Irish differ on Grey plan for home rule
Dublin October 1 public reaction to Viscount Grey of Fallodon suggestions for Irish settlement shows little support. Sinn Fein leaders welcome a two year window after which Britain would withdraw leaving responsibility to the Irish. They seek free responsibility for self government.
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Dublin
Oet
Viscount Grey
Fallodon
Sinn Fein
Legion Elects Commander and Hints at HQ Move
The American Legion executive committee in Cleveland meets to act on matters from the second annual convention which adjourned after selecting Col. W. Gagpraith Jr. as national commander It is reported the panel may also consider relocating the Americanization commission headquarters to New York.
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Cleveland, G
The
American Legions
Col . W. Gagpraith, Jr
Ohe
Americanization
New York
Fire destroys Schloss Eltz Castle in Moselle region
Coblenz Oct. 1 The Schloss Fitz a famed twelfth century castle on the Moselle between Coblenz and Treves was destroyed by fire. The castle long served as the residence of the counts of Eltz and was noted for its dramatic setting atop a high rock amid wooded hills.
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Coblenz
Schloss
Moselle
Treves
Eltz
Vienna Doctors Strike Over Benefit Fees
Four thousand physicians in Vienna have gone on strike demanding only regular fees from their private practice. They refuse to make visits under sick benefit associations, causing disruption to patient care in the city.
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Vienna
Depew Warns Pilgrims On Mayflower Furniture
Chauncey M. Depew warned the Pilgrims visiting America for the three hundredth anniversary not to doubt Mayflower furniture. He claimed 14,000,000 homes hold enough to fill ships like the Aquitania and Mauretania, noting the founders likely had a loss of art in compact storage.
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New York
America
Chauncey M. Depew
Depew
United States
Mauretania
Irish Town Wrecked in Riot and Sinn Fein Retaliation
Dublin reports uniformed men wrecked houses and burned buildings in Drimoleague near Skibbereen as reprisal for a police patrol attack. Notices posted in Drogheda threaten five Sinn Fein leaders shot for every officer shot, urging revenge and warning local houses tied to Sinn Feiners will be targeted.
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Drogheda
Sinn
Dublin
Drimoleague
Skibbereqn
Yeant
Sinn Fein
Abe Attell to Expose the Fixers in Inquiry
Chicago grand jury inquiry into baseball crook activity continues with Abe Attell alleging a mastermind behind the fixers scheme. Chief Justice McDonald vows uninterrupted prosecution. true bills may indict White Sox players on two counts for conspiring to throw games.
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Chicago
Grand Jury
New York
Chicago American Baseball
Abe Ailell
Chim. Iow
Chiazo
Eaid Atel
Charles A. McDonald
Criminal Court
White Sox
Alfred S. Austrian
Charles A. Comiskey
Austrian
Conspiracy Involving Property Seizure Linked to Comiskey
Fragmentary notes describe a conspiracy over contracts worth a large sum and trading in property connected to Comiskey. The text mentions crowds and losses but lacks clear names or outcomes, leaving a partial record of alleged wrongdoing and financial stakes.
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Comiskey
Mixed Signals in Early Market Outlook
A garbled market summary notes conditions improving with strong crop prospects and rising purchasing power. It mentions fluctuating commodity prices and labor efficiency factors, suggesting a cautious path toward financial stabilization amid broad federal monetary actions through September.
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Trent
Polish Advance Near Vilna As Reds Tackle Lida
A wartime dispatch reports Lida Andepinsk taken by Poles 20,000 Reds and Donetz Coal. Warsaw cites a northeast Polish push with Vilna fall expected soon. Kamenetz Podolsk retaken by Ukrainian forces, Wrangel seizes control of Donetz Basin and eyes winter campaign with a $1,000,000 supply pledge and Turkish munitions plant near Constantinople.
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Warsaw
Tured Lida
Vilna
Brest-Litovek
Kamenetz-Podolsk
Dniester
Ukraine
Sebastopol
Wrangel
Alexandrovsk
Marine
Donetz Coat
Stamboul
Mrs Rose Pickens Visits Ru Bio Friends Morning
Mrs Rose Pickens went to Ru bio this morning to visit friends.
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Rose Pickens
Rubio
SKEYHILL TALKS ON WAR PROBLEMS AT LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL
Australian poet Tom Skeyhill spoke at the Des Moines area high school delivering The Trojan Way. He described Gallipoli service including wounds and loss of sight and noted recovery with osteopathic help. His talk, under the osteopathic association, praised American doughboys and hinted at a Russia study tour.
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Des Moines
Tom Skeyhill
Shewhill
Gallipoli
Washington
America
Osteopathic Association
Russia
Khumyrouk
Amer
L. T. Brookhart Returns From American Legion Convention
T. L. Brookhart arrived home this morning from Cleveland Ohio where he attended the American Legion national convention.
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T. L. Brookhart
Cleveland
Ohio
American Legion
Community church notices and club events announced
Local religious groups and clubs post upcoming activities. Farewell social for Mrs Brown and Mrs Holland at M E church Saturday 2 30 p m. Fort Hightly club meets Friday at Mrs Wilsons with LWV guests and Des Moines convention report. Fortnightly club discusses musical entertainments. Oregon Crawford district Sunday school convenes October 8 at Ainsworth United Presbyterian with Rev Regan and Rev Slack. Sunday service at Eureka M E next Sunday 2 00 p m. Presbyterian services at Second United Presbyterian Friday 7 30 p m and Saturday 2 30 p m. Leon Beatty Post 29 American Legion meeting October 5 7 30 p m. Preparatory services this Friday 7 30 p m. Communion Sunday at 11 00 a m.
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Oregon and Crawford Township
United Presbyterian Church
Ainsworth
M. R. Regan
Washington
Mr. Slack
Wayland
Harvest Home Dinner and Exhibits at Lexington M E Church
The Lexington M E church hosts the 1962 Harvest Home dinner and exhibits on Thursday Oct 7 with prizes including angel cake 1 and 1 loaf butter etc. Dinner begins at 11 am offering cash awards for pies cakes corn and bread. A ball game and other attractions accompany the event.
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Lexington Harvest Home
Lexington M. E
Mission Methodist Conference Tonight at 7:30
The first Quarterly Conference meets at 7 30 in the chapel of the Methodist church. District Superintendent George L Minear will preside.
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the Methodist Church
George L. Minear
Fortnightly Club Meeting Tonight At Mrs Wilson Home
Members from all departments are urged to attend the Fortnightly club gathering tonight at eight o clock at Mrs C J Wilsons home on E Washington Street. Names may be proposed for membership and full attendance is desired for important business.
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American Legion
Leon Beatty
Fred S. Downing
C. J. Wilson
E. Washington St
Fortnightly club Bible department meeting announced
W KC meeting scheduled for Saturday at 2 30 p m all members urged to attend. The Bible department will meet Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs F L Wilson 1952 Fort Nightly club directs members to gather for study and fellowship.
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Bible Department
F. L. Wilson
Shibboleth as a Biblical test for fugitives
A historical note explains shibboleth as a test word used by Gileadites to identify Ephraimites at Jordan fords. The phrase caused the Ephraimites to mispronounce sh as s, rendering "shibboleth" as "sibboleth," leading to their death.
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The
Jordan
Church Announcements for Sunday Services
Sabbath school at 9 45 morning worship and Lord s Supper at 11 00. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 for youth. Evening service at 7 30 with pastor Arthur R Oates speaking on Christianity and Corruption. We invite friends not affiliated with other churches to join.
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Arthur R. Oates
Regular Sunday Morning Worship Schedule
Sunday services begin at 11:00 with communion observed during worship. Sunday school starts at 10:00. Carlson W. Klein is listed as a contact.
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Carl W. Klein
Second United Presbyterian to observe Lord's Supper Sunday
The Second United Presbyterian church will observe the sacrament of the Lord's Supper Sunday at 11:00 AM with a large attendance anticipated. Preparatory services are set for 7:30 PM tonight and 2:30 PM tomorrow with Rev. R. W. Jamieson of Columbus City preaching.
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Second United Presbyterian
Second United Presbyterian Church
R. W. Jamieson
Columbus City
Endeavor Society
Ing
Methodist Episcopal Service Plans and Music Outlook
The Methodist Episcopal church schedules a 9:30 Sunday School with a full musical program. Morning organ preludes by Faulkes and Rogers lead to hymns and anthems, followed by Thayer and Faulkes postludes. Dr W W Bowers is pastor, with W Johnston as minister of music and Miss Mary Hunter at the organ. In the evening Mrs Alma Holland Hollard will speak before her return to India, marking her final Washington appearance.
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William Faulkes
Berceuse
Clarence Dickinson
R.i H. Phippenathem
Sania Uoe Snstearocsna
Euantte Aaeaeaeniel
Eugene Thayer
Eas William Faulkes
Alma Hearn Hollard
Washington
Holland
India
W. W. Bowers
W. Johnston
Mary Hunter
Memorial Service for Rev Henry Rankin at First United Presbyterian
At 11:00 a m a memorial rites for Rev Henry Rankin Egypt missionary will be held with theme A Devout Life The 7:00 p m sermon will cover Our Lord's Counsel to Old and Young Sabbath school 9 45 a m Christian Endeavor 6 00 p m Special music includes organ preludes anthems and postludes by Guilmant Herbert Meistersinger Rogers and others Rev J M Wishart Miss Carolyn Hamilton director Mrs Henry Shields organist
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First United Presbyterian
Henry Rankin
Egypt
Christian Endeavor
Guilmant
Herbert
Vance
Barcarolle
Faulkes
Meistersinger
Wagner
Evening Star
Congregational Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Time Change
A congregational prayer meeting will be held at 11:00 and all are expected to attend. A Bible study meeting is set for 6:00. Please note the hour change to conform with the usual custom.
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Associate Presbyterian
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Legion
Col
F. W. Galbraith, Jr
Cincinnati
D’olier
Skibbereen
Sergeant
Abe Attell
Federal Reserve
Lida Andepinsk
Skeyhill
C J. Wilsen
Fort Hightly Club
East Washington St
League of Women Voters
F. B. Appleby
Eureka M. E
R. W. Jamison
Pleasant Plains Missionary Society
Louise Rainey
First United Presbyterian Sabbath School
W. KR. C
ST. Paul's
Methodist Episcopal
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