Trade Conference Sees Hope of Normal World Returns
At Brussels the International conference heard optimistic signs of postwar recovery. Delegates forecast resumed competition between sellers within a few years as buyer contest wanes. Some call for free trade while others urge cautious protection and pooling of raw materials and foodstuffs.
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Charles Wauters
Henry
Lloyds’ Bank
London
Bell
Supreme Economic Council
Japan
M. Mori
Don Jose Figueras
Spain
Fazilbhoy Currisabhoy
India
Ferdinando Quartiere
Italy
U.S. Destroyer Kane Struck Mine Near Riga Bay
The destroyer Kane of the United States struck a mine while entering Riga bay on October 2, causing damage. No details on casualties were provided in the report. Local officials reported the incident occurred during naval operations in the Riga area.
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Riga, Tatvia
United States
Kane
Riga Bay
Accord
Baltic patrol notes only two Armorican destroyers present
Wireless dispatch reports no details. Only Armorican destroyers in Baltic waters are the Gilmer and Brooks, arrived a week ago. Navy department has no report of any accidents to either ship.
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Ing
Baltic
Gilmer
Brooks
Navy Department
Delayed British Mine Strike Postponed by Conference
London October 2. Coal strike notices in effect today have been postponed for two weeks following talks between Premier Lloyd George and representatives of the miners and owners. Madrid dispatches report Moroccan tribesmen driven from positions in the Spanish zone by a force of native and European troops in a night march from Ceuta and Tetuan.
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Lloyd George
Miners’ Representatives
London
Lioyd George
Madrid
Ceuta
Tetuan
Plenty of Coal in Iowa Sees No Winter Shortage
Des Moines reports optimism from D. B. Wentz and J. D. A. Morrow presidents of the National Coal Association that ample supplies will cover all winter needs. They say there is no occasion for alarm.
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Des Moines
D. B. Wentz
J. D. A. Morrow
National Coal Association
Wrangel Captures Kharkov In Southern Russia
Washington reports the antibolshevik forces under Gen. Baron Wrangel have captured Kharkov, a key city 2 miles north of the Sea of Azov. The move, alongside Polish and Ukrainian advances west of Kiev, threatens Soviet communications near Nikolaiev and Odessa.
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Washington
Russia
Sea of Azov
Antibolshevik
Baron Wrangel
Kiev
Nikolaiev
Odessa
Baltic Arrives With 7.5 Million Gold Shipment
The White Star liner Baltic from Liverpool and Queenstown reached New York with gold bullion valued at 7.5 million dollars consigned to American bankers. A hurricane forced the ship to turn and run back to sea until daybreak outside Ambrose Channel.
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Baltic
Liverpool
New York
Baltie
Queenstown
Ambrose Channel
Soviet Forces Flee After Polish Victory in Northern Front
Warsaw dispatch says Soviet troops retreat eastward in disorder to avoid capture as Poles close in. A Russian division allegedly surrendered after executing all commissars, while Polish forces advance from Posen and seize the Paranoviteh railway junction north of the Pinsk marshes. South of the Pripet the Russians fall back across the River Slutsch.
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Warsaw
Trotzky
Posen
Paranoviteh
Pinsk
Pripet
Slutsch
Borah Quits G O P Stump Clash Seen
Idaho Senator Borah, a League opponent, quits campaign speaking dates and wires to California Senator Johnson. He plans to back Brandegee in Connecticut and remains in contact with Republican leadership as he critiques the League covenant and its Versailles framework.
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Johnson
Washington
Senator Borah
Idaho
New York
Chicago
Borah
California
League of Nations
Senator Harding
League
Versailles
Senate
Wilson
Senators travel to back Brandegee and other opposers
Washington will host events this week then head to Connecticut where supporters rally for Senator Brandegee who faces re election. Senator Borah also prepares to speak for other senators opposing the league who seek re election.
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Washington
Connecticut
Brandegee
Senate
Borah Aleo
League
Federal jury indicts Ponzi in long running scheme
A federal grand jury indicts Charles Ponzi, promoter of a scheme that allegedly defrauded investors of millions by promising 50 percent profits. Indictments allege two counts each and mark one of the longest cases in years. Ponzi remains imprisoned in East Cambridge and faces additional state-court theft charges.
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Boston
Federal Grand Jury
Charles Ponzi
Ponzi
Aéas
East Cambride
Plans for Complete Reorganization of National Baseball
Chicago man A. D. Lasker proposes a three member supreme board to govern baseball. The plan, already approved by the Cubs White Sox Giants and Pirates, aims to curb gambling corruption. If accepted, Federal Judge Landis General Pershing and other prominent figures could be drafted to serve.
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Chicago
National Baseball Commission
A. D. Lasker
Cubs
White Sox
Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Mr. Lasker
Landis
Pershing
Willim Howard Teft
United States
Hiram Johnson
William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
Leonard Wood
Reprisals in Ireland Denounced by Royal Irish Constabulary Chief
Sir Hamar Greenwood warns against reprisals after 103 police killed and 170 wounded. He urges discipline, promises government support and says punishments will follow any acts. Arthur Griffith accuses government policy of provoking violence and declines Grey proposal. Sinn Fein lists 269 prisoners released by the republican army.
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Arthur Griffith
Organization
Grey
Dublin
Royal Irish Constibulary
Hamar Greenwood
Ireland
Tudor
Dublin Castle
Sinn Fein
Griffith
Viscount Grey
Mr. Griffith
Lord Grey
Wales Prince at Bermuda amid tercentenary ceremonies
The prince of Wales, en route from Australia aboard the British battle cruiser, arrived in Hamilton Bermuda for a three day visit and will join in Bermudas tercentenary events tied to Jamestown and Plymouth milestones. In St Louis cooks waiters and soda fountain workers struck midnight affecting hotels clubs and restaurants amid an open shop policy move by the Hotel and Restaurant Keepers association.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Prince of Wales
Australia
Antigua
Jamestown
America
St. Louis
Hotel and Restaurant Keepers’ Association
Chicago Attorney Alleges 1920 Baseball Fixes Widespread
Chicago State's Attorney Hoyne returning from New York says evidence shows at least six 1920 major league games were fixed by gamblers connected to the White Sox scandal. He notes plans to fix the 1920 World Series and promises a broader grand jury probe with western investigators to finish the work started. He cautions more and bigger scandal may follow.
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Chicago
White Sox
Cincinnati
Hoyne
New York
Ife
Saloons Doing Abic Busin ess Major Dalrymple Says Enforcement Fails
Major Dalrymple announces that enforcement of current conditions against saloons is impossible under present rules. He argues compliance cannot be achieved and calls for policy review. The remarks highlight continued tensions between licensing standards and real-world operations.
Crane Dies. Former U S Senator W Murray Crane
The Evening Journal reports former U S Senator W Murray Crane died today at his home in Dallon Massachusetts after several weeks illness. The Chicago section notes Major Dalrymple accuses breweries and many saloons of flooding the city with real beer and moonshine, with little police support to curb the traffic.
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Evening Journal
Chicago
Major Dalrymple
Dalrymple
The
Dallon
Mass
W. Murray Crane
Government Eyes Troop Pullback and Boycott Plan
Belfast reports, via the Glasgow Irish News correspondent, that the government weighs withdrawing troops from southern Ireland interior to the coast and launching a boycott to starve the south if reprisals on the existing method fail. The measure signals a potential escalation and targeted pressure across regions.
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Belfast
Glasgow
The
Irish News
Southern
Ireland
Miners Quit Spain to Emigrate to United States
More than 900 miners from the Rio Tinto district have decided to immigrate to the United States and will depart Spain around mid October. An additional party of 400 miners plans to leave for another Spanish province.
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Rio Tinto
Huelva
Spain
United States
Returns Bet on 1919 Series
Danville report notes Miller Huber of Cincinnati is the man who returned a $10 check won on the 1919 World Series last fall. Baker Spitz of Danville acknowledges he cannot retain the winnings, saying recent events show the best team may not have won and urges restitution.
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Danville
Ill
Diogenes
Miller Huber
Cincinnati
Walters
Spitz
Danville Baker
Willys-Overland Plant to Reopen October Fourth
John N. Willys says reports of a Toledo plant shutdown are incorrect. The Willys Overland company is reorganizing its parts department and changing other departments, with the entire plant set to resume operations Monday morning.
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New York
John N. Willys
Willys- Overland Company
Willys-Overland
Toledo
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