Interstate Cuts in Grain Rates Urge Western Producers
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered reductions in grain and hay rates between western and mountain Pacific regions. Wheat and hay rates will be unjustly high if kept, while corrected rates cut by about 10 to 17 percent for grains. Railroads face costs from these reductions, with estimates ranging from 40 to 65 million dollars annually.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western
Rocky Mountain and Pacific
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Cummins
Republican
Iowa
Chirman
Railroad Administration
War Finance Corporation
Sylvia Pankhurst Rallies Communists Against U S Embassy
In London on October 24 Sylvia Pankhurst led a rain soaked rally at Whitechapel addressing communists about Sacco and Vanzetti. She urged a march on the American headquarters but faced muted reaction with cries of Let’s go home.
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London
Sylvia Pankhurst
Sacco
Vanzetti
Massachusetts
White Chapel
Sylvia
Unknown American hero to be buried on Armistice Day
Washington reports that the body of the unknown serviceman will be brought to Washington aboard the US Olympia and arrives November 0. It will anchor at the Washington navy yard and be escorted to the Capitol by 4:45 p.m. for placement in the rotunda on the catafalque where Lincoln Garfield and McKinley were laid in state.
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Capitol
Washington
Arlington
Olimpia
Washington Navy Yard
Lincoln
Garfield
Mehintey
Russell Cleared by Quiz Exonerated in Ethics Case
Syracuse reports Dr. Hugh L. Russell of Buffalo was cleared by the state osteopathic society of all charges of unethical conduct. He testified for James A. Stillman about remarks by Mrs. Stillman concerning the paternity of the unborn boy Guy.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Hugh L. Russell
Osteopath of
Buffalo
State Osteopathic Society
James A. Stillman
Halt Ex Kings Advance Repulsed Near Budapest
Dispatch reports forces sent by Regent Hor thy repulsed a late Vietnam era advance near Budaner between Vienna and Budapest. The clash halted the Austrian movement with one account claiming Karl reached Budapest.
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London
New Use for Camp Grant Proposed as Federal Minor Offender Penitentiary
Washington reports the Department of Justice recommends using Camp Grant at Rockford Illinois as a federal minor offender penitentiary. The plan is before Veterans' Bureau Director Forbes with no decision yet.
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Washington
Camp Grant
Rockford
Department of Justice
McCormick
Hines
Forbes
Veterans’ Bureau
Yank Troops 70 Stay on Rhine
The government will retain about 5,000 officers and men in the occupied region of Germany for an indefinite period while determining the pace of occupation. About 8,000 of the 15,000 in Germany will be brought home, with reductions starting next month and finishing by March next year.
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Washington
Cermany
United States
Germany
France
Wilson
Coblenz
Hope for settlement as unions call general strike looms
Leaders of the Big Five rail unions look to President Harding for a peaceful settlement after delays in a wage cut dispute. Stone and Lee say they seek a solution before October 30 and deny the railroad labor board can force an agreement. They warn a defeat for unions now invites another strike later.
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Cleveland
Harding
United States Railroad Labor Board
W. G. Stone
Engineers
W. G. Lee
Stone
Rates Cut Delay Sparks Railroad Labor Stand
The piece argues railroad workers will strike against wage cuts after the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered reduced rates. It claims unions rejected wage cuts and accuses rail interests of seeking public support by promising lower freight rates in exchange for further wage concessions.
Child Dies After Dress Fire Near Bonfire
Ruth Abehort, nine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tene Abthort, died after suffering burns when her dress caught fire near a bonfire Thursday night in Conesville JaTiet.
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Conesville
German cabinet resigns in body in October news item
Berlin reports the German cabinet led by Chancellor Wirth has resigned. A new coalition government must be formed by Wednesday to satisfy entente demands for the Upper Silesian division. President Loebe is a leading candidate for chancellorship amid ongoing industrial and political tensions.
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Berlin
Wirth
League of Nations
Silesi
Cabints
Loebe
Reichstag
Socialist Party
Germany
Compromise Bill Passes the Senate on Surtax Rates
Washington Oct 21 The Senate approved a compromise plan cutting top surtax rates from 65 to 1 percent for high incomes and keeping lower brackets, with three roll calls showing support from progressive Republicans and some Democrats. The measure targets incomes earned in 1922 and outlines rates from 4 to 10 percent for various brackets.
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Washington
Seiuile
Ormick
Milners
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Capper
Kansas
Hitchcock Amendment Fails In Senate Tax Debate
The Hitchcock amendment was rejected 2h to 48 with five Republicans joining. Senators Borah Johnson Kenyon LaFollette Nerbeck supported it. Calder offered a reduced surtax rate plan to 32 percent, but lost 15 to 51 all affirmative votes were Republicans. Gerry proposed a new normal tax scale but the amendment was under consideration at adjournment and expected defeat.
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Calder
New York
Pillingham
Vermont
Edge and
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Hale
Fernard
Maine
Moses
Keyes
New Hampshire
McLean
Connecticut
Smeet
Utah
Spencer
Misscouri
Harrold
Oklahomaa
Cameron
Arizona
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Borah
Idaho
Johnson
California
Kenyon
Iowa
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Nerbeck
South Dakota
Senate
Gerry
Rhode Island
French troops quell communist rally in Paris
Paris for the first time since the Ferrar riots a display of force by troops and police blocked access to the United States embassy and chancellery. Ten thousand police defended Neuilly gates preventing 25,000 syndicalists from entering the city. The aristocratic and residential quarters were turned into armed camps as troops bivouacked in the streets, and the Communist demonstration fizzled.
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Paris
Pfor
United States
Neuilly
Trade Notes Mixed As Strike Threat Fades Amid Revival Hopes
New York reports show strike threats failing to disrupt business as revival gradually advances. Some expedited shipments and cautious ordering occur while freight-rate expectations influence planning. Manufacturing activity improves across industries, with more buyers at leading centers and a conservative tilt in extending operations. U S. failures totaled 407 last week versus 875 prior.
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New York
United States
Labor Board Says Strike Likely Averted
The official statement indicates there is reason to believe a planned strike may be avoided. Details remain scarce but the labor board signals progress toward a settlement.
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Labor Board
Sire
Unverified Report Of Assassination Of Ex Empress Charles
An unverified report from London claims former Austrian emperor Charles was assassinated. British officials in Vienna warn that his continued presence in Hungary could trigger war, while Chicago reports a likely end to the railroad strike after a federal labor board statement.
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Evening Journal
London
Charles
Austria
Vienna
Hungary
Policemen Fatally shoot teen during alley escape
In Chicago on October 24 Stanley Gagnier fifteen of St Aldine street was killed after police fired on him and three friends who fled when commanded to halt. Patrol Sergeant Patrick Connor and Officer John Wetter at Town Hall station suspected prowlers and opened fire as the youths ran.
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Chicago
Stanley Gagnier
St Aldine Street
Patrick Connor
John Wetter
Town Hall
Ex-Service Men to Cost U S 20 Billion in 25 Years
Senator King of Utah estimates that former service members will cost the United States government about 20 billion dollars over the next 25 years Most of the amount would be paid as World War I pensions with bonuses and other allowances and benefits making up the rest.
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Washington
United States
King
Utah
Woman Choked by Neck Tie Found in Long Island Pond
The body of a twenty five year old blonde woman was found in a small pond of rain water at Long Island Choy. She had been strangled with a man’s necktie and both legs cut off with a hatchet. Police believe she was struck first, then strangled. no identifying marks were found.
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New York
Long Island Choy
St Louis Bandits Take Payroll Envelopes in $5000 Heist
Three armed men robbed the Pioneer Cooperage company payroll at its office in the business district. They seized envelopes totaling about $5,000 and fled as about 1,200 officers were gathered for the police dress parade nearby.
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Rob
St. Louis
Pioneer Cooperage Company
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