Col Mitchell Refuses Testimony At Shenandoah Inquiry
Colonel William Mitchell declines to testify before the naval court investigating the Shenandoah disaster. He cites ongoing army court martial proceedings and legal advice against testifying, seeks delay, and prompts the court to inform the War Department. The session adjourns as officials weigh next steps.
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William Mitchell
Naval
Shenandoah
Army
Foley
Mitchell
Frank R. Reid
Ilinois
Adjutant General of the Army
Judge Advocate
War Department
Reid
Naval Court
Paul Foley
Adjutant General
James
Mr. Reid
Col. Mitchell
Naval Court of Inquiry
Washington
Brunson Named Deputy Administrator for Iowa
G. A. Brunson is named deputy administrator for Iowa by Andrew McCampbell zone prohibition administrator. The appointment, confirmed by Washington, places Brunson at Des Moines with duties starting immediately under Omaha office direction.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
G. A. Brunson
Iowa
Andrew McCampbell
Washington
Mr. Brunson
Des Moines
Reward offered for Iowa murderer Blackie Owlhead
Governor Hammill announced a $250 state reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Blackie Owlhead charged with killing Clyde Nyquist on September 27 in Sioux City. The case prompted the bounty as authorities sought tips from the public to locate the suspect and prosecute the crime.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Hammill
Blackie Owlhead
Clyde Nyquist
Sioux City
Christy Mathewson Dead at 45 a Baseball Legend
Christy Mathewson famed pitcher and World War I hero dies of tuberculosis and pneumonia in his Saranac Lake camp after a career with the Giants Reds and Braves. He served as a captain in chemical warfare in France and is survived by his wife and son Christy Mathewson Jr. Funeral services set for Saturday in Lewistown, Pa.
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Associated Press
Saranac Lake
N. Y
Christy Mathewson
Chemical Warfare Service
France
Big Six
Cincinnati Reds
New York Giants
Boston Braves
Braves
Christy Mathewson, Jr
Lewistown
Coolidge Train Delayed by West Virginia Wreck
President Coolidges rail trip home from Omaha was halted near St Johns Run West Virginia by a wreck involving about 25 freight cars. No injuries were reported and a detour was arranged via the Atlantic Coast Line. The president and Mrs Coolidge were unaware of the delay until breakfast as their train was rerouted.
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Associated Press
Sir John's Run
Washington
Dan
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Athletics not over emphasized says Dr Mas Mason
Dr Mas Mason, president of the University of Chicago, argues that commercialized athletics do not dominate leading colleges. He notes football’s strong popular interest but says it can build school loyalty and character without harming education. He adds coaching value depends on character and fairness, while win-at-all-costs coaches are liabilities. He also says there can be jealousy between academic and athletic departments at many universities.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Mas Mason
University of Chicago
Equalization of R. R. Rates Urged by Iowa Shippers
Chicago, Oct. 8. Iowa shippers urged the interstate commerce commission to equalize tariffs for Iowa river cities to eastern trunk line points. Leo F. Golden of Burlington traffic bureau also asked adjusted rates between Iowa and Illinois competing cities to western Iowa terminals.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lowa River
Iowa
Interstates Commerce Commission
Leo FE. Golden
Burlington
Illinois
Labor faces several big questions at AFL convention
At Atlantic City 84 resolutions and 15 committees study issues. A key proposal seeks recognizing Soviet Russia with full diplomatic and trade ties, by J Shafer. President Green rejected a motion for closer ties with British Labour supporters. A memorial meeting for Sam Gowpers is planned for Monday.
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Associated Ress
Atlantic City
American Federation of Labor Convention
Soviet Russia
United States
J. Shafer
Chicago Bank Employes’ Association
Green
Arthur A. Purcell
Shafer
Sam Gowpers
President Green
Over Two Millions Paid to Closed Iowa Banks by Receivers
Des Moines reports that 2,257,866.79 dollars has been paid by depositors to closed banks since receivership. Superintendent A A Atmeliven announced that Stout Savings Bank and Iowa Savings Bank completed 100 percent distributions to creditors, while forty five other banks have made at least one payment to depositors.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Ilu
Oct. S
Iowa
IL. A
Atmeliven
Stout Savings Bank
Iowa Savings Bank
Barrett claims to identify woman in strawpile case
Des Moines Oct 8 former policeman and deputy sheriff C H Barrett says he has identified the woman found in a burned strawpile near Carlisle on August 10 as Mrs Pearl Epperson or May Carlson formerly of Council Bluffs Barrett cites sweater fragments and teeth for identification He says Mrs Epperson left Omaha July 21 with a man and that the pair traveled to Des Moines then toward Fort Madison Barrett hunts the Omaha man now believed headed to Chicago and Fort Madison prison Mrs Epperson serving forgery charges in Council Bluffs admitted the victim could be his wife
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Associated Press
Des Moines
C. H. Barrett
Youly
Carlisle
Pearl Epperson
May Carlson
Conwell Murr
Epperson
Barrett
Omaha
Friend
Fort Madison
Chicane
Fort Madison Prison
Marry Epperson
Council Bluffs
Re-capture Bandit After He Escapes From County Jail
Des Moines reports that bandit Emerson, who escaped the city jail by sawing through three window bars and sliding down a rope improvised from torn canvas, was recaptured by detectives in a local hotel. His wife, arrested after the escape, fled to the hotel and registered under an assumed name. Both Mrs. Emerson and the taxi driver are in custody awaiting investigation.
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Des Moines
Gas Light Plant Wrecked by Blast in St Louis
A terrible explosion at the LaClede Gas Light Company building in downtown St Louis injured more than 80 people. Emergency crews rushed victims to Jetty Hospital as the blast tore through the facility. The incident disrupted gas service across the area and authorities investigated the cause.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
LaClede Gas Light Company
Johnson Delivers Pirate World Series Shine
Walter Johnson led the Senators to a 4 1 victory at Forbes Field over the Pirates in game one of the World Series. Johnson struck out ten, overcoming a Pirates lineup led by Pie Traynor and Max Carey while Coveleskie prepared to counter for Pittsburgh.
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Stanley Harris
Buccaneers
Forbes Field
Walter
Barney) Johnson
Pittsburgh
Humboldt
Kansas
Pie Taynor
Pirates
Barney
Johnson
Aldridge
Ruel
Owens
Coveleskie
Rice
Wright
Smith
Bluege
Rluege
Myer
Peckinpaugh
Washington
Whishington
Carey
Cuyler
Coveleskei
Barnhart
Traynor
Laning Senators
Murburry
Barnehart
Grantham
Judge
Peckine
Pirates Tie World Series With 3–2 Victory at Forbes Field
In a tense World Series game at Forbes Field Pittsburgh forces a 3–2 win over Washington to even the series at one game each. Kiki Cuyler delivered a eighth inning homer driving in Moore as the Pirates rallied past Coveleskie and a crowd of Washington sensations.
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Pittsburgh
Kiki Cuyler
Pirate
Moore
Pirates
Washington
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Stut
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Meadows
Sam Rice
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Max Carey
Harris
Dutch Ruether
Brooklyn
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Judce
Joe Varria
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Bluese
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Rice Traynor
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Oldham
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Coveeleskie
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