Legion to Take Public Stand on Klan at Convention
The American Legion's fifth annual convention in San Francisco opens with debates over a stance on the Ku Klux Klan and the bonus issue. Michigan seeks full repudiation of the Klan, while compromise emerges as resolutions are drafted for the floor. The Americanism committee backs anti soviet stance and aliens registration, and child labor limits are proposed by the child labor committee.
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Ku Klux Klan
American Legion Convention
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Kansas
Soviet Russia
United States
Americanism Committee
Congress
Child Labor Committee
Rioters and Police Clash at Mannheim Seizing Grain
In Mannheim yesterday six to eight people reported dead and many wounded as demonstrations clashed with police during a food shortage protest. The unrest followed high prices and disruption of utilities. a state of siege was imposed.
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Associated Press
Mannheim
Germany
Berlin
Social Workers and Officials Association
W T U Leader Pushes Prison Terms for Liquor Runners
Des Moines October 18 Mrs Ida B Wise Smith state president of the WCTU urged Iowa congressmen in Washington for full substitution of prison sentences for fines as penalties for liquor runners and bootleggers. She said the WCTU would fight nationally against prohibition opponents.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Washington
Ida B. Wise Smith
National Organization
National Association
Water shortage in eastern states prompts drought response
Hoboken New Jersey reports authorities may shut off water for hundreds of large manufacturers due to drought. Boston Massachusetts notes thousands must drink from unprotected ponds and streams as the drought widens, described as the worst in a decade.
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Associated Press
Hoboken
New Jersey
Boston
Mass
Massachusetts
Government Backs Gen Wood in Philippine Rule
The Associated Press reports U S support for Governor General Leonard Wood in the Philippines. A cable from Secretary Weeks to Wood cites executive legislative and judiciary cooperation and affirms administration backing amid legal disputes over departmental authority under the governor general.
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Philippine Islands
Congress
Knowles Testifies in Stokes Divorce Trial
Horace C. Knowles former U S diplomat testified at the retrial of W E D Stokes and Helen Elwood Stokes that in 1914 he saw Mrs Stokes on the stairs to the Thirty Fifth Street apartment of Edgar T Wallace co respondent He said he knew Wallace and had visited a man sharing the Wallace apartment and saw Mrs Stokes there on those stairs on the stairs to the flat
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New York
Horace C. Knowles
Diplomatic Service of
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W. E. D. Stokes
Helen Elwood Stokes
Stokes
Thirty-fifth Street
Edgar T. Wallace
Knowles
Wallace
Mrs. Stokes
Klan Leader Too Ill to Face Charge in Police Court
Dr. Caleb A. Ridley imperial Klud a of the Ku Klux Klan and former Atlanta pastor was reported too ill to appear in police court to face charges of drunken driving. The case was postponed until Saturday toward a time to be set.
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Klan
Atlanta
Georgia
Caleb A. Ridley
Imperial Kluda
Ku Klux Klan
Central Baptist Church of Atlanta
Accused Men of Starting Fire In Brooklyn Tragedy
A Brooklyn fire that killed six people led to the arrest of William A Ford a real estate broker and son in law of one victim and Raymond Anderson on murder and arson charges An unknown accomplice is sought Fire Marshal Brophy said he obtained a confession from Anderson amid tense family feuds with victim George Keim Ford and Keim were linked by a disputed relationship creating motive and tension
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Associatedress
NEW York
Brooklyn
William A. Ford
Raymond Anderson
Brophy
Anderson
Ford
George Keim
Borah Seeks Tax Reduction Drive at Congress Opening
Idaho Senator William E Borah, in New York for coal legislation talks, urged a drive at the opening of Congress to cut the nation tax burden.
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Associated Press
New York
Wm. E. Borah
Idaho
Six Die in Auto Train Collision at Saginaw Crossing
Six people were killed in Saginaw Michigan when an automobile they rode in was struck by a passenger train at a grade crossing. The crash occurred October 18 and involved a single vehicle and a passing train, with authorities reporting six fatalities.
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Saginaw
Michigan
Saginaw, Mich
Court Testimony Expected in Ford Assault Case
Fragmentary report indicates Keim was expected to testify against Ford in an assault case the day of his death, suggesting a courtroom appearance linked to the ongoing proceedings.
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Keim
Ford
Mrs A J Peterson and Daughter Visit Washington
Mrs A J Peterson and her daughter Edith of Ainsworth spent yesterday in Washington shopping and sightseeing, with time noted for purchases and a brief social call.
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A. J. Peterson
Edith
Ainsworth
Washington
Farmers to affiliate with international peasant council
Moscow Oct 18 The federated farmer labor party of America will seek affiliation with the new international peasant council. W H Greene Nebraska vice president of the national committee says he was elected to the councils presidium and will present the proposal back home. He says the council aims to avoid war.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Federated Farmer-Labor Party of America
New International Peasant Council
W. H. Greene
Nebraska
Greene
America
No workable path when effort is absent
A reflective note states that success requires effort and persistence. It argues that outcomes improve only when individuals actively work toward goals, warning that inaction undermines any potential gain.
McLaughlin Denies Unauthorized Use of Frank in Stock Letters
New York reports 150 letters mailed to Republicans urging Lever Lock Kim Co stock using congressional frank of Rep. M. O. McLaughlin. McLaughlin says letters sent without his knowledge. F. A. Mennille takes blame for clerical carelessness. Postmaster General New notes no official report to the post office and suggests a clerical error.
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Associated Press
New York
Lever Lock Kim Company
M. O. McLaughlin
Nebraska
F. A. Mennille
Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
New
McLaughlin
Public Tariff Hearings Set On Sugar Prices
The tariff commission will hold public hearings starting January 15 to study how current duties affect sugar prices for American consumers after price spikes. It aims to gather cost data from sugar producers and manufacturers and may recommend action under flexible tariff provisions to President Coolidge. A public resume of pertinent facts will be issued December 1.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Tariff Commission
Coolidge
Kendall Couple Travel from Honolulu to Los Angeles
Governor N B E Kendall and Mrs Kendall have moved from Honolulu to Los Angeles after a stay in San Francisco. A telegram said they would next proceed to Seattle before returning to Des Moines.
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Mrs. Kendall
Los Angeles, Calif
Associated Press
Des Moines
N. BE. Kendall
Supreme Court Clears Fairfield Railway in Lumber Yard Fire Damage
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad not liable for Eclipse Lumber yard fire damage after a freight train blocked a Fairfield street delaying the fire department. The decision, authored by Justice Faville, reversed Jefferson county district court findings and involved related cases on fruit shipment and grain elevator losses.
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Fairfield
Associated Press
Des Moines
Chicago, Burlington & Quincey
Fairfield City Fire Department
Eclipse Lumber Company
District
Hartford Insurance Company
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Niagara Fire Insurance
Iowa Mutual Insurance Company
James 8. Davis
Faville
Lee County District Court
Charles Moon
Iowa Fruit Company
Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Howard
New York Expects to Host National Democratic Meeting
New York expects to secure the national Democratic convention as Cleveland and Chicago have withdrawn. John F. Young, secretary of the committee, says New York remains the sole contender to host the meeting after withdrawals.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
John F. Young
Chicago
Young
Tour resumes as Lloyd George crosses into Illinois
Premier Lloyd George of Britain resumes his U S tour from Chicago after two days stay. He speaks to about ten thousand at the international amphitheatre and then boards a train for Springfield. His condition improves and he continues to advocate a practical approach toGermany’s reparations while warning against pushing Germany toward despair.
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Chicago
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Springfield
Linois
International Amphitheatre
Stock Yards
British Statesman
Finess
Hughes
Posa
Busi
Germany
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