Nation Mourns Senator Knox in Obituary and Services
Washington expressions of regret followed the death of Senator Knox of Pennsylvania at his home. Funeral services planned at St John’s Episcopal church with Senate foreign relations members as pallbearers before burial at Valley Forge. Knox, 67, served in the Senate since 1904 and was known for antitrust and railroad prosecutions and for leading a peace resolution linked to the Versailles treaty.
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Knox Life and Panama Canal Role Noted
The text recalls Secretary of State Knox shaping dollar diplomacy under Taft, praising Panama Canal purchase as Roosevelt administration policy. Knox, born May 6, 1853 in Brownsville Pennsylvania, was named for bishop Philander Chase and later took pride in his foreign trade efforts.
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Wife acquitted in Albany double murder case
Albany Georgia October 14 Mrs Benny Hudson mother of two boys killed as stepfather Glen M Hudson awaits execution. Jury finds her not guilty of complicity while she testified that her husband shot the children on their porch steps and threatened her life if she spoke.
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Illiteracy Drops Across the United States
The census bureau reports illiteracy fell from 7.7 to 6 percent in the last decade. There are 4,951,205 persons over ten unable to write in any language, down from 5,516,168 in 1910. Every state except Connecticut shows a decrease.
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London riot leaves twenty jobless protesters and two police wounded
In Cambridge Circus a huge unemployment demonstration turned violent as police charged the crowd with batons when marchers tried to reach Trafalgar Square. Earlier protesters attempted to march on Premier Lloyd George's Downing Street residence.
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U S Won’t Evict Tenants at Lorain Ohio
Washington October 14 eviction of tenants in houses owned by the United States Shipping Board at Lorain Ohio was ordered stopped by Chairman Lasker in a telegram to the board’s agent there. An investigation will be made.
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U S PUTS FINAL BAN ON HOME BREW
Prohibition Director Haynes bans sale of Malt hops fruit sugars bottling gear and still parts nationwide. Enforcement to raid outlets supplying home brew materials. Officials warn newspapers against ads for such items and cite the Volstead Act in prohibiting manufacture or sale of intoxicants.
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Ku Klux Wizard Collapses During Senate Hearing
Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan Colonel Simmons collapsed during a Senate committee cross examination over Klan finances and officer salaries. Senator Watson confronted the inquiry, while Simmons defended his organization and its patriotism amid tense questioning.
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Court records in Atlanta tie alleged Klan charges to Clarke case
Fragmentary text links Edward Young Clarke and Elizabeth Tyler to alleged charges. The material mentions court records in Atlanta weeks ago and references seized copies or possession items related to a newspaper. Details are incomplete and unclear.
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Lloyd George to Attend Washington Arms Conference
London Oct 14 Prime Minister Lloyd George plans to fly to Washington for the time pending conference on limitations of armaments and Far Eastern questions. It is understood he will attend the opening session unless unforeseen difficulties arise.
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Giants Win World Championship in 1-0 Victory
The New York Giants defeated the Yankees 1 to 0 in the eighth game of the world baseball series. A 24,000 crowd saw the run score on a Peckinpaugh error as Bancroft crossed home after an infield miscue. The victory seals the Giants third NL title in seven years and McGraw’s first since 1905.
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HIGHTOWER FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER
Redwood City reports verdict finding A Wightower guilty of murdering Rev. Father Patrick B Healin of Colma on August 2. A seven man five woman jury recommended life imprisonment.
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Howat Ousted by President Lewis
The Kansas district No 14 of the United Mine Workers is suspended by international president John L. Lewis. Alexander Howat and all officers are removed. George L. Meck becomes acting president of a provisional district while miners are ordered to return to work.
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Giants Rally, Yankees Lose Lead in Ninth Inning
Ruthven rests Pipp with Hoyt on the mound as the Giants pull a late rally. Meusel Barns and Meusel get hits, Nehf, Snyder and Bancroft contribute in the field. Hoyt fans batters and errors keep the score tight with 9 Giants left on base and 7 for the Yankees.
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Irish peace conference adjourns amid threats and leaks
Oct 14 London reports the Irish peace conference adjourned with Jem Michael Collins declaring they will not return while Arthur Griffith warned against leaks and threatened full disclosure. Griffith accused the premier of hiding reports as Sinn Fein prepares a reply after the surprise breakup.
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National conference on unemployment ends its session
Washington October 14 The conference called by President Harding on September 26 to aid wage earners and revive commerce adjourned for the present its discussion of electronic problems Committees from industries will coordinate measures and surveys and the body may reconvene if called by the President Recommendations urge Hoover to form a representative construction industry committee to coordinate community action for building industry improvement Divergent views emerged on economic changes with majority urging sweeping measures including repeal of resistence to economic stimulus Minority led by Samuel Gompers warned against wage reductions
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W C T U Meeting Promotes Bible Study and Dues
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union held a meeting with county president present. Discussion covered Billie study and closer study of God’s word for home and school. The upcoming state convention in Ames is noted with dues in arrears and plans for a large turnout at the run meeting to report on the convention.
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Army enlistments not numerous in frigid Des Moines
Des Moines recruiting officers report the Fourteenth cavalry is 167 men short and for a month have sought recruits at the Federal building with only nine obtained. They note warm climates would help fill ranks, but cold weather dampens interest. Navy enlistments, by contrast, show more applicants than available billets, with nine weekly openings and a growing waiting list.
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