Earthquake Ravages Armenia Killing Hundreds
A severe quake struck Armenia causing hundreds of deaths and thousands injured and left many homeless. Near East Relief reported its 40 American workers safe, with damage to its facilities and tents for orphans. In Leninakana three hundred were buried as most buildings collapsed.
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Leninakana
Armenia
New York
Near East Relief
Erivan
Leninakatra
Lieninakana
Ohio State Beats Iowa 23 to 6 in Big Game
Ohio State defeats Iowa 23 to 6 as a balanced offense capitalizes on breaks. Buckeye end runs and passing mix pay off while Iowa relies on runs from Kutseh and a stout line. Crowd size estimated around four figures with field conditions fair despite a brief drizzle.
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Publisher Adams Granted Access to Stephenson in Prison Interview
Thomas Adams publisher of the Vincennes Commercial and associates were admitted to talk with former Indiana Klan figure D C Stephenson, seeking corroboration of political corruption claims. Will C Fender Court Asher and Wm Shaeffer accompanied Adams to the state penitentiary in Michigan City Indiana.
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Michigan City
Ind
Thomas Adams
Vincennes Commercial
D. C. Stephenson
Ufe
Adams
Indiana
Father Kills Three Daughters in Bed After Liquor Rage
In Brocton Massachusetts a 36 year old laborer James Stoddard killed his three daughters Mildred 7 Florence 13 and Edna 11 with an axe while they slept. Marion 14 escaped and told police he feared his daughters would be taken. The mother is deceased and Stoddard has a long police record for intoxication and past sanity observations.
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Brocton
Mass
James Stoddard
Mildred
Florence
Edna
Marion
Stoddard
Porter to close campaign with radio addresses
Democratic candidate Claude R. Porter plans three radio speeches before the November 1 election. He hopes for a joint debate with Republican Colonel W. Brookhart and has accepted an invitation to share airtime with Brookhart in Muscatine if Brookhart agrees.
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Des Moines
Claude RN. Porter
Smith W. Brookhuart
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WOC
Davenport
Porter
Guy N. Baker
Gperstor
Muscatine
Colonel Brookhart
Mr. Baker
San Francisco Operators Stand Calm Through Quake Shocks
October 23 San Francisco telegraph staff of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph kept steady during earthquake tremors. Operators reassured callers, supplied information to the Associated Press, and maintained long distance lines. The shocks varied from gentle sways to rapid shakes, with observers noting gradual onset and subsequent jerky movements. North to Oregon and Washington felt no tremors. California cities like Freeno Los Angeles and San Diego reported no quakes that morning.
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Associated Press
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Washington
Freeno
Los Angeles
San Diego
Brockhart Improves Though Condition Remains Critical
Brockhart showed better status today after a long illness but no lasting improvement was noted. Family members remain hopeful yet cautious as medical staff monitor the patient in a critical state.
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Brockhart
Chicago Gangster Kosinski killed by explosive blast in West Side shop
The premature detonation of nitroglycerine in a West Side grocery doorway killed “Three Fingered Pete Kosinski,” a liquor gangster, as police shifted from a trade war theory to a fatal accident tied to an effort to obtain defense funds for Joe Saltis. Kosinski, captured with Saltis in Wisconsin, was released. the blast blew in the storefront, waking the neighborhood and injuring his associates.
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Saltis
Peter Noskie
Five Die After Auto Struck by Train at Kenosha Crossing
In Kenosha Wisconsin at Hanson street crossing a fast Chicago and Northwestern train struck an automobile killing five occupants including a mother and her five year old son. Four victims identified as Mrs Mary Maxim and Joe Sinderwich and Frank Yoncheviski. others unnamed.
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Kenosha, Wis
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Hanson Street Crossing
Kenosha
Mary Maxim
Joe Sinderwich
Frank Yoncheviski
Iowa Farmer Gored to Death by Mad Bull
Rock Rapids Iowa farmer Henry Thiessen died after a bull trampled him in a pasture. The 59 year old man was found dead late yesterday near Sioux City. This report cites The Associated Press and notes the fatal incident occurred five miles west of Sioux City.
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Sioux City
Rock Rapids
Henry Thiessen
Here
Acquit Iowa Man of Arson Charge
Charles City report says N. I. Krapp of Rockford was acquitted by an Osage jury on arson charges stemming from a spring barn fire at the Hel Jones farm near Rockford that killed livestock.
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Krapp
Rockford
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Hel Jones
Iowa Baptists elect second term president at convention
Waterloo Ia Oct 23 Matt hew Westrate of Muscatine was elected to a second term as president of Iowa Baptist Assembly by delegates at the annual convention in session here. Officers for the coming year include M L Christian Clinton first vice president Walter K Howell Waterloo second vice president J P Sadler Pelle recording secretary and J H Coesone Des Moines treasurer. Several longtime board members were reelected with terms expiring in 1929 and one vacancy filled by Rev. J Kern Washington D M Klein Malvern term to expire 1988.
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Waterloo
Matthew Westrate
Muscatine
Iowa Baptist Assembly
Delecates
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Clinton
First View
Walter K. Howell
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Pelle
London Stock Exchange Warns Members Against Brokers
The Committee of the London Stock Exchange warned its members they must not act as bookmakers, reiterating a prohibition on brokerage involvement and listing potential disciplinary steps for violations.
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High School Show Pleases Crowd With Jazzy Numbers
A high school program raised around thirty dollars thanks to four student groups. The event featured an orchestra led by Nilburn McKay, a burlesque of a congressional scene, and a vocal set by Clifford Brady and colleagues. A comedy sketch about baby shoes closed the evening to applause.
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Richard McCleery
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Clifford Baker
Harvey Burham
Joe Sprigman
Jeannette Kare
Esther McCreedy
Catherine Jane Hull
David Elder
Norman Sage
Protection for Few of Grade Crossings in Iowa
Iowa reports only 1369 of 12436 rail crossings protected by signals. The state railroad board calls a meeting of signal engineers to seek a uniform system of signs and signals. Accident data from 1922 to 1926 shows high fatalities and injuries at unprotected crossings.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Iowa Corn Huskers to Meet in State Contest November 12
The Bevan farm near Grundy Center will host the Iowa state corn husking championship on November 12 with $200 in prizes. Grundy county Farm Bureau leads arrangements under County Agent C. S. Macy. Past champions Rettler Grimmins Stanek return as entrants. thirteen counties have set elimination dates for November 6.
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Oklahoma man charged in father killing
Norman police report Ernest Green 28 confessed to killing his father H E Green 68 on October 5 on the farm using an axe. He lured him to a remote spot buried the body in a shallow grave and admitted the motive was to inherit the farm.
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Norman
Okla
Helwick Named Fire Department Driver in Washington
Oren Helwick is appointed as a driver for the Washington fire department and will begin duties next week succeeding James Casey who previously held the eight year post. Mayor Maxwell praised Helwick as a highly qualified choice for the position.
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Oren Helwick
Washington
W. O. T U Holds 52nd State Convention in Mason City
The 52nd annual W U T U state meeting is planned for Mason City October 26 to 29 with delegates from Washington County expected. The program highlights state and national gatherings, varied departments led by officers, and a broad array of unions represented to share enthusiasm and insights for local groups. Visitors are welcomed to Mason City and nearby Clear Lake as northern Iowa hosts offer nearby attractions.
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Hub cap ash tray case draws witness questioning
Alexander K. Gage Detroit assistant prosecutor believes a hub cap used as an ash tray in a wrecked car has a second psychological effect on accident witnesses he questions.
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Datroit
Deak
Medical MPs ready to answer doctor call in Commons
The House of Commons is well supplied with medical members and a call for a doctor is expected to bring many MPs to their feet. The scene underscores the chamber's readiness to address health matters with expert input.
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Memorial Stone Linked to Pilgrim Fathers Sail
A sandstone block found at Delfshaven Holland is believed to memorialize the sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers from that port on July 22 1620 based on partially erased inscriptions. Joseph Zalesky began farm work near Nancy France at age nine and has now worked 91 years straight, still able to labor a full day.
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Mathers
Joseph Zalesky
Nancy
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Mrs Anna Rich Dies. Body Laid to Rest in Wayland
Mrs Anna Rich died here yesterday and will be buried in Wayland. Her body was moved to her former home on East Second Street for services.
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Anna Rich
Wayland
East Second Street
Purdue Opens With Quick Score In Chicago Game
Purdue kicked off and drove from the five yard line for an early touchdown. The Boilermakers used strong line play to march with three first downs, mostly against Chicago’s tackles, in a brisk start.
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Meeter
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College sports scorers log small action update
Second period shows Michigan leading Sinovis 3 to 0 while Northwestern and Notre Dame statuses are unclear. First period lists Wisconsin 7 Indiana 0 and Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 with Wisconsin 14 Indiana 0 following. Purdue 6 Chicago 0 and Coe 7 Parsons 0. Kansas 2 Nebraska 7 and Oklahoma 7 Kansas Aggies 0. Minnesota 6 Wabash 7.
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