Britain to dissolve Parliament for October general election
King George signs proclamation proroguing parliament as Lords passes Irish boundary commission bill. Prime Minister MacDonald announces dissolution and set election date October 29, with prorogation tied to final passage of the boundary bill and parliament meeting again after the vote.
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Names to Publish All Aurora Nonvoters
Aurora Kiwanis Club president A W Shipton says names of every legal voter who fails to cast a ballot in the presidential election will be published from precinct poll books. He compares nonvoters to wartime slackers and vows public listing in the city.
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Radio Conference delegates prepare reports on sub committees
Washington Oct 9 chair men of seven sub committees of the Third National Radio Conference prepared tentative reports for the general session. Delegates then reassembled into committee sessions to speed work and close the conference promptly. A key issue is the proposed erection of experimental high powered radio stations under government license with a one year test proposal.
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Dawes Makes Westward Campaign Swing in 1930s Dialogue
Charles G. Dawes republican vice presidential candidate split his Wyoming swing with two speeches in Douglas and Casper and later planned Nebraska talks aboard his train. He argued radicalism differs from liberal reform and criticized La Follette’s plan to curb Supreme Court powers as he toured from Nebraska into the plains.
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Government to Serve All People Declares Coolidge
President Coolidge told a White House conference of civic groups that government must serve all people through local park development and recreation. He urged officials to lead by example, emphasize local action, and link recreation to better work and citizen welfare.
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President to Attend Today's Ball Game
President Coolidge plans to join Washington fans at the world series to watch the Senators clash with the New York Giants in the sixth game. Mrs Coolidge will accompany him in the presidential box, following the series by radio as the teams played in the opening game here last Saturday.
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Jake Daubert Dies After Hospital Stay
Oct 3 Cincinnati report says Jake Daubert captain of the Reas died early today at Good Samaritarian hospital after illness.
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Dawes greeted by Western welcome at Douglass visit
A train stop at Douglass drew a dozen cowboys and girls who met the nominee with pistol shots and wild whoops. The crowd cheered as Mr. Dawes, amid chants against demagoguery and politicians, was presented a brand new cowboy hat before the special train pulled away.
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Police Multiply Patrols After Chinatown Shootings
New York police doubled patrols around Chatham Square after a shooting in Chinatown left one dead and two wounded, possibly signaling a long Tong war. Gunfire erupted from Delaney Street restaurants as victims Sam Hank and Tom Fong were struck. See Ying Doo was also wounded while a suspect was arrested.
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Davis Declares New York Campaign Trip Pleasing
John W. Davis, the Democratic presidential nominee, called a three day tour through upper and western New York highly pleasing and heartening. He predicted a Democratic victory on November 4 and planned to depart for Indiana Friday as part of a campaign push.
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Stock Prices Open With Firm Tone In New York
New York Oct 9 Stock prices showed a firm tone at the market open. Silver was selling at its highest price in two years boosting demand for copper stock, initial gains were fractional. Public utilities and affiliated issues recovered from yesterday declines as General Electric rose 1 point and American Water Works common 3-4.
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Giant airship leaves Fort Worth today
The Shenandoah, delayed 15 minutes for supplies, sailed from Fort Worth at 9:45 AM heading toward El Paso. Naval observers praised its rigid design, noting fuel efficiency and engine performance during the Lakehurst to Fort Worth leg. The craft moored near the world’s only helium plant as it prepares for coast return with more helium onboard.
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Railroad Clerks Seek Wage Restorations Before Board
President B E Fitzgerald of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Freight Handlers and Station Employees argues before the US railroad labor board for restoration of 1920 wage rates. He says current pay is deficit wages and stresses a $2000 yearly minimum for a family of three. University of California budgets show deficits across clerical classes, from single clerks to married workers with three children.
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Stone offers to probe ball case
Attorney General Stone said President Johnson or any other party with evidence of a federal law violation should present it to authorities amid a scandal involving members of the New York Giants. He emphasized the investigation would be pursued if evidence is provided.
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Negro Clubbed to Death After Attempted Attack
In Chicago on October 9 William Bell a wheeler is described as clubbed to death with a baseball bat after allegedly attempting to assault two white girls in the Jewish quarter. Otto Epstein a wine dealer was held by authorities in connection with the slaying as police dispersed a mob of about 200. Twenty were arrested and then released except Epstein who denied participation. Officers patrolled the district as the crowd dispersed and no repeat violence was expected. The girls said the assailant grabbed one of them and tried to drag her as screams drew the mob.
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La Follette Schedule Announces Iowa Campaign Dates
Senator La Follette will speak in Des Moines next week according to his Iowa manager Louis H. Cook. Other appearances include Jane Addams in Des Moines on October 25 and Senator Shipstead in Charles City on October 21. Brookhart to speak in Clinton October 20 under the La Follette-Wheeler club banner.
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Giant Dirigible Makes Final Test Before Atlantic Flight
The giant dirigible ZR-3 built by the Zeppelin Company for the United States Navy left Friedrichshafen Germany on what was hoped to be its last test flight before a trans Atlantic voyage to Lakehurst New Jersey. Commanded by Captain Ernest A. Lehman the airship began the trial run.
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Japanese Typhoon Ravages Kyushu Island Killing Many
A powerful typhoon struck Kagoshima and Kyushu causing numerous deaths as ships sank at Kagoshima harbor. Six houses were destroyed and Central Japan lost telegraph and railway service temporarily amid the storm last night.
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Simons Changes Plea Again in Murder Case
Gabe Simons faces ongoing trial in district court after a second plea change from not guilty to guilty then back to not guilty. His lawyers also request a venue change, with Judge Scott to hear arguments Monday. The jury is expected to hear the case by Wednesday morning.
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Bryan to Finish Tour of Oklahoma
Governor Bryan on the second day of his Oklahoma tour scheduled two more speeches at Enid and Alva with stops at Elveno McCloud and Shawnee. He urged support for John W. Davis as the Democratic standard bearer and the man to restore honest efficient government.
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Senators Tie World Series In Narrow Victory
The Washington Senators defeated the New York Giants 2 to 1 at Griffith Stadium to knot the World Series at three games apiece. Art Nehf pitched for the Giants while McNeely and Goslin contributed key hits as 37,000 fans, including President Coolidge, watched the seventh game decide the championship tomorrow.
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