Indiana Senator Samuel Ralston Dies After Illness
Samuel Ralston, 67, junior United States senator from Indiana and pivotal figure in Indiana democracy, died at his Hoosier Home estate after a six week illness. He had served as governor and senator and briefly pursued a presidential bid before withdrawing in 1924 due to health. Surviving are his wife, four daughters, two sons, a brother, a sister, and a nephew. Funeral plans anticipated for Lebannon, Indiana.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel Ralston
United States
Indiana
Hoosier
Senator Ralston
Ralston
Albert J. Beveridge
Harry New
New York
Thomas Taggart
MccAdoo-Smith
Taggart
Girl Reserves Hold Recognition Service for New Members
The Girl Reserves conducted a candlelit recognition ceremony after school to welcome new members. Florence Brookhart led the procession to the gym where pledges were administered and the group sang "Follow The Gleam" before dismissal.
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Florence Brookhart
Senator McMaster Criticizes Resolution as Political
Senator McMaster of South Dakota called a recent federal grand jury resolution purely political. He alleged district attorney Bert Clark, aiming to succeed Senator Norbeck, instigated the move and reminded of prior attempts to indict him over cheaper gasoline.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senator McMaster
South Dakota
Bert Clark
McMaster
Norbeck
Clark
Aberdeen
Mystery of Theater Injuries Sparks Boston Probe
In Boston, a string of incidents at C. J. Keith's theatre since July injured over a dozen patrons as scrap iron and rocks were hurled into the audience. Officer Walter Mathews was arrested after police observed him tossing missiles from behind an aisle screen during a performance, claiming an irresistible impulse.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
C. J. Keith
Walter Mathews
Mathews
Flour Boom Looms For Minneapolis Mills This Winter
Minneapolis expects a strong winter for flour as mills operate at higher capacity. 26 mills have a total normal output of about 100000 barrels daily, with several mills running for the first time in over a year and orders filling capacity. Local flour can be shipped to New York 25 cents a barrel cheaper than southwestern rivals due to crop and demand shifts.
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Minneapolis
New York
Pheasant Shooting Opens in Thirteen Iowa Counties
Des Moines October 15 The state fish and game department announces a pheasant shooting period from sunrise October 20 to sunset October 22 in thirteen counties. The bag limit is three cockbirds per day. Open counties include Bremer Black Hawk Grundy Butler Floyd Mitchell Cerro Gordo Franklin Wright Hancock Kossuth Winnebago Humboldt.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
W. E. Albert
State Fish and Game Department
Bremer
Blackhawk
Grundy
Butler
Floyd
Mitchell
Cerro Gordo
Franklin
Wright Hancock
Kossuth
Winnebago
Huiboldt
Mason City native Hanford MacNider named assistant secretary of war
Hanford MacNider of Mason City Iowa was appointed assistant secretary of war replacing Dwight F. Davis who became secretary of war. A Harvard graduate and former national commander of the American Legion he rose from lieutenant colonel in world conflict and led veterans legislation efforts. He is 56 years old and recently married Margaret McAuley.
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Secomiated Press
Washington
Hantford MacNider
Mason City
MacNider
American Legion
Dwicht Fr. Davis
Week
Cin Mins
Iowa
Hanford MacNider
Ervics Tien
Harvard University
National Guard
MocNider
Pitshurch
Cuest
South Dakota to Designate Candidates in December
Pierre South Dakota begins the 1926 national campaign with party candidate designations on December 1. Republicans Democrats and farmer laborites clash over issues and party unity as the state prepares for the United States Senate Congress and state offices contests.
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Krese Pierre
South Dakota
United States Senate
Concrese
Indiana's Senator Ralston A Civil Servant Of Principle
Indiana Governor and Senator Samuel Moffett Ralston was a towering figure who refused multiple times to accept the Democratic nomination at the 1924 New York convention. A lawyer by trade and farmer by choice, he balanced public service with a steadfast belief in the Constitution and democracy. Born in Ohio in 1857, he rose from humble farm roots to lead Indiana as governor, then served in the Senate where he pushed tax tariff discussions and public utilities reforms. He died having married twice and leaving two sons and a daughter with Jennie Craven.
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Samuel Moffett Ralston
America
William G. McAdoo
Alfred FE. Smith
New York
Senator Ralston
Indiana
Thomas Taggart
Manuevers
Ralston
Indianapolis
Senate
Albert J Beveridge
Grover Cleveland
Tuscarawas County
Ohio
Drandywine
Avery
State House
Jennie Craven
Center Valley
Ind
Rice May Get Chance Against Illinois
Iowa City reports star end Paul Smith is hurt knee and likely unavailable for the Saturday game with Illinois. The Hawkeyes conducted aerial offense and defense drills with light workouts planned for tonight and tomorrow night as they prepare for a tough Big Ten clash.
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Rice
Illinois
P. Smith
Iowa City
Hawkeye
Paul Smith
St. Louis
Hilinoig
Smith
Germany joins Rhine security pact amid Locarno talks
Germany officially adhesion to the Rhine pact of mutual guarantees formed at the Locarno conference to outlaw war. The pact will be signed by Germany France and Belgium with Britain Italy and guarantors. The conference adopted the draft text and expanded arbitration to cover frontier disputes. signing is expected Saturday.
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Associated Press
Locarno
Switzerland
Germany
France
Belgium
Pirates Win World Series Over Senators in Rain Sog
Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Washington Senators 9 to 7 in a rain soaked game to clinch the world championship. Max Carey collected four hits in five at bats with three doubles, while Cuyler delivered key late runs. Aldridge struggled early, Morrison followed, and Oldham finished for Pittsburgh as Johnson pitched for Washington.
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Aldridge
Senators
Morrison
Kramer
Oldham
Pirates
Johnson
Kremer
Forbes Field
Washington
Pittsburgh
Labor federation rejects third party plan at convention
The American Federation of Labor voted against forming an independent labor party after a heated debate. President William Green said labor’s interests are best served by backing labor friendly candidates. He warned against an immediate independent ticket though future conditions might change. Recognition of Soviet Russia was narrowly rejected.
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Atlantic City
Get
American Federation of Labor Today
Labor Party
William Green
Green
America
Labor
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Senate
J. Shafir
Chicago Bank Clerks’ Association
United States
Soviet Russia
Foresters in England See Oak Decline Yet Wildlife Keeps It Alive
In England, professional foresters plant few oaks as demand wanes for oak in commerce. Birds scatter acorns and in wastelands the oak persists naturally. Concrete replaces oak for fenceposts and softwoods like sycamore rise in popularity among builders.
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London
England
Hawaiian Syrups From Freezing Process Promise Cheaper
In Honolulu Dr S B Oliver reports Hawaii fruit syrups can be cheaper than mainland synthetic versions. Experiments at Molokai show pineapple syrup extraction up to triple strength via freezing, though favorable yields vary. Whale catch at Grays Harbor drops due to currents shifting feeding zones.
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Honolulu
S. BE. Oliver
Molokai
Scarcity of Whales Forces Dismantling of Seattle Station
The Nay Ci whale station of the American Pacific Whaling Company, one of a few remaining U S facilities, is being dismantled as whales grow scarce. The move reflects shrinking supply and rising costs for whaling operations along the Pacific coast.
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United States
Grays Harbor
North
South
Pacific
Seattle
Nay
American- Pacific Whaling Company
Tess Delivers Approval for Hardy Dramatization in London
Mrs. Hardy traveled to London for the first presentation of Tess of the Durbeyfields dramatization. She expressed approval of Tess by Misa Gwen Fraycon-Davis and said Thomas Hardy is only slightly indisposed and in ordinary health despite five years.
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London
Thomas Hardy
Ingland
Tees
D'Urbervilles
Harris Confident as Final Series Opens in Washington
Washington manager Bucky Harris predicts Walter Johnson will win again and force a three straight World Series triumph over the Pirates. Rain delays shift plans as Aldridge and Johnson prepare for a decisive matchup at Forbes Field with Melnnis and McInnis delivering late-game support.
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Bucky Harris
Pittsburgh
Barney
Washington
Walter Johnson
Pirates
Senator
Bill McKeehnie
The
McKeechnie
Johnson
Pirate
Harris
Kansan
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