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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1920

Page

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Italians Fiume Plot Revealed by Avanti Report

A Paris press summary notes Avanti claims a conspiracy led by Orlando and D Annunzio plans to seize Fiume and Dalmatia. They would use Venosa Pola and Trieste as bases with about 100000 men and seek royal approval for a cabinet including Giardina and D Annunzio, or declare a radical democratic republic.

Avanti Orlando Gabriele Tvannunzio Thaon di Revel Millo Giardina Supreme War Council Cavigla Badegno Nava The Dalmatia Ing Venoa Pola Trieste Milan Bologna Rome D’annunzio di Revel Jugo-Stlavia

Many Die in China Wreck Near Harbin

Special dispatches from Harbin report 100 killed and many injured in a collision on the Chinese Eastern railway near Harbin. Victims were Russians from Vladivostok and surrounding areas. Messages received in Vladivostok on October 25 give the count as 100 dead.

Tokyo Harbin Mancchurias Vladivostok

US Cuba air line inaugurates Key West Havana service

Two heavy sea planes named Santa Maria and Pinta left New York carrying 11 passengers and mail sacks. The craft will start service between Key West and Havana on November 1, covering 90 miles in about 75 minutes and include a letter from President Wilson to Cuba's president.

New York Key West Havana Wilson Cuba Santa Maria

Airman Killed in Parachute Jump Accident

Private E R Moon died after a parachute jump from a plane failed near Aberdeen Maryland. He fell into Stetuia narrows of the Susquehanna River and his body was not recovered. Moon was an experienced parachutist.

Aberdeen E.R. Moon Stetuia Narrows Susquehanna River Moon

Riots Terrify Athlone During Church Service

London report says Irish town Athlone faced mortar fire and bomb blasts from vehicles believed to be British troops.Hundreds of shots rang through St Marys church during Father Lemon’s sacramental blessing causing panic as worshippers packed the altar area.

Dublin Athlone London London Sunday Times St. Mary's Church Father Lemon

Siamese Prince in the U S to study American railroads

Prince Pura chatra of Kampengpetch, half brother to Siam’s King Rama VI, arrives in New York to study American railroads. He serves as commissioner general of the state railways and aims to keep lines up to date by adopting improvements seen in the United States. The prince presents as a regular railroad-minded official.

Rama VI America New York Prince Purachatra of Kampengpetch Rama VI of Siam United States

Eight bandits loot barber shop in St. Louis cash and jewelry heist

Eight bandits stormed a St. Louis barber shop forcing the barber and assistants to lie flat and then cropped the register. They escaped with a total of $1,745 in cash and jewelry.

St. Louis

Chicago Chief deflects liquor charges at federal agents

Chicago police chief Garrity blamed U.S. officers for liquor shipments, accusing federal men of using the police in their probe. He pledged to show affidavits to Corporation Counsel and criticized Assistant U.S. Attorney Kelly while insisting he will not share originals without guidance.

Chicago Garrity United States John J. Kelly Ritelson Kelly Fitzpatrick, Miller Mickey’ Frank Tam Corporation Counsel's Office

Aviator Brooks Arrested for Reckless Omaha Flying

W C Brooks of Blair Neb faces police court on reckless flying charges after his plane skimmed along Omaha buildings nearly touching their sides. He posted 1000 dollars bail and awaits trial.

Omaha Neb West W. C. Brooks Blair

Settlement hoped for in coal strike talks at Downing Street

London reports two hour discussions among Premier Lloyd George Bonar Law and a miners delegation led by Robert Smillie. Government and owners would back output guarantees via joint committees to oversee equipment and conditions, signaling a possible peace within weeks and avoidance of a general strike.

London Lloyd George Bonar Law Robert Smillie Downing Street Miners’ Federation

Fire injures J. J. Shuberme and disrupts Broadway

Fire in a New York theater injured J. J. Shuberme, a noted film magnate, with estimates of damage around 500 dollars. The blaze halted traffic on Broadway and nearby avenues for hours as Captain Ford of Engine Company No. 34 narrowly escaped injury.

Broadway New York J. J Atrical Fuinas Ford Enel Pany No. 34

Editor Bighead Dead Missoula 24 Dr KK Craighead

Former University of Maine and Tulane University head Dr KK D Craighead died in Missoula after suffering an attack. The obituary notes his longtime leadership in higher education and his tenure at major universities.

Bighead Missoula KK. D. Craighead The New Northweal University of Mar Tulaversity New Orleans

Mexico City Banker Says Do Not Seek Loan Now

Obregon admitted he was in the United States, floating a suggestion that Mexico should decline a loan at this time. He argued conditions must improve and people return to normal activities before seeking external credit.

Obregon Fed Economie Condi Mexico City Rand

Man in Coffin Chooses Final Act in Winsted Cemetery

Dennis Kennedy, seventy two, prepared his own coffin on a family lot in Winsted Conn and shot himself through the heart. Found by caretakers after being dead several hours the coroner reports. A chalk inscription on the headstone reads Be good to your mother and I would rather than see my wife Two words erased Kennedy had planned the details meticulously leaving five children.

Winsted Conn Dennis Kennely Severty Kennedy Dennis

Prohibition Probe Targets Warburton Aide in West

Special agents from the Internal Revenue Service arrived in San Francisco to assist in cleaning up the federal end of the whisky bootlegging probe. Charges were filed against Mrs Gladys Kimball Warburton former acting prohibition director and a government shutdown order set to remove Miss Gertrude Quinn a clerk. Myers plans a first hand study in Los Angeles as the investigation widens to southern California.

San Francisco Internal Revenue Service Washington E. ©. Yellowley Prohibition California Los Angeles Internal Revenue Paul F. Myers Warburton Treasury Department Gladys Kimball Warburton Act Incumbency Lorin A. Handrey Gertrude Quinn Myers

Coal supply adequate in Chicago amid mild fall weather

Chicago reports coal supply reached normal levels due to unusually mild weather. Experts say city has at least a zero day supply on hand and warn the possibility of a winter famine remains remote.

Chicago

South Dakota Miner Held After Explosive Find

Carmela Cacci a thirty five year old Terry South Dakota miner is held by authorities after officers found 100 pounds of giant powder dynamite detonating caps and fuses at his home in Deadwood near here on October 25 pending further investigation.

Carmela Cacci Deadwood Terry Here Subariies

Farmers organize Clark county vigilance committee

About 100 farmers in Clark county form a vigilante committee to aid officials in catching thieves who have been pillaging farms stock pens and stables in Springfield Ohio.

Springfield Clark County Vigilance Committee

Vienna fund drive aims to aid Austrian science institute

In Chicago a group led by a fund promoter from Austria promises to start a campaign to raise money for an Austrian scientific institution. The organizer pledges to mobilize support and funds through local contributions. The effort highlights ongoing cross continental philanthropy in science.

Karl Beck Chicago Drive U.S Vienna

Noted Actress Julia Arthur Returns to Stage Amid Bankruptcy

Boston. Julia Arthur once famed tragedienne and wife of Benjamin P. Cheney resumes acting this fall after retirement. While she reenters theater, an auction displays furniture and art from her Calf Island home as financial disaster rooted in 1917 when Cheney pledged his estate to protect creditors after multiple suits and attachments were filed.

Boston Julia Arthur Benjamin Pierce Cheney Calf Island Benjamin P. Cheney Boston Society

Women form demands for rights at Washington conferences

Washington events begin with the National Women's party and delegates from many nations. Militant leader Pethwick Lawrence arrives as plans aim to remove sex disqualifications, grant women voting domicile choices, equal parental control, property rights, and push universal peace.

Washington National Women's Party Pethwick Lawrence Great Britain Alice Paul Women's Party Paul

Dublin Raid Injures Two as Black and Tans Strike

In Dublin on October 25 two people were seriously wounded during a raid by Black and Tans aimed at seizing republican army generals. A general escaped through a back door as British officers moved in rapidly from multiple directions. Four Black and Tans entering a supper house fired on a man named McCormick, wounding him in the stomach. The Canadian man’s body was described but not finished in the text.

Dublin McCormick

Wilson Asked to Interfere in Alabama Mine Strike

John L. Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers, telegrammed President Wilson urging DOJ action to enforce collective bargaining in Alabama where a six month strike continues. He claims Alabama authorities aid operators and have deployed eleven militia companies to suppress miners' free assembly.

Indianapolis John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Wilson Department of Justice Alabama

Lutheran convention avoids stand against military training

The United Lutheran church convention refused to approve a declaration opposing military training in public schools. The matter was referred to the executive board for action after a committee reported opposition, saying the question concerns military training in public grammar and high schools.

Washington United Lutheran Church Convention Executive Board

74Year-Old Man Held in Muskegon Slaying

William Bishop, 74, jailed on murder charge in the death of 21 year old Charles Tamlin Stanard Oil engineer. Tamlin clashed with Charles Ringgold at a dance and on returning home Bishop allegedly started the fight stabbing Tamlin through the heart. Police say Bishop has confessed.

Muskegon, Mich William Bishop Charles Tamlin Stanard Tamlin Charles Ringgold Bishop Jamba

Kaiser Buys German Goods in Exile at Doorn

The former German emperor continues to purchase German-made goods for himself and his Doorn hospital memorial, sending furniture from Berlin despite two years in Holland. Dutch traders and workers allegedly charge him high prices in retaliation for his exile.

Amerongen Holland Germany Doorn Berlin William

Jones Family Wintering in Constantine Michigan

Nate Jones left Saturday evening for Constantine Michigan to spend the winter with his son Charles. His son Fred and Arlo accompanied him. Mr Jones health is considerably improved.

Nate Jones Constantine, Mich Charles Fred Arlo Mr. Jones

Finally Passes Days Before the End

A political development reports passage of key legislation just days ahead of a scheduled deadline. Leaders from involved offices announce the vote as a milestone, with supporters praising timely action and opponents voicing concerns about implementation and funding.

Longest on Record Medical World Reports Unparalleled Case

Terrence Mac Swiney lord mayor of Cork died at Brixton prison after a seventy four day hunger strike. Reported earlier as possibly lasting several days longer the end came unexpectedly and a physician warned the end was near.

London Terrence MacSwiney Cork Brixton Prison Medical World

Urge for Lakes to Sea Waterway Grows in Detroit Hearing

Detroit witnesses at an international waterway hearing urged a deep waterway linking the Atlantic with the Great Lakes. Manufacturers and shippers argued the Middle West would gain by turning Great Lakes cities into ocean ports and reducing freight congestion and costs.

Detroit Mich Atlantic Great Lakes Middle West International Joint Waterway Commission

Subtreasury Closures Ordered by Secretary Houston

Secretary Houston issued orders closing the Boston subtreasury and discontinuing the assistant treasurer's office. The national act requires all subtreasuries to be discontinued by July 1, 1921, including Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, New Orleans, St. Louis, San Francisco and Cincinnati.

Washington Houston Boston Treasury Chicago New York Philadelphia Baltimore New Orleans St. Louis San Francisco Cincinnati

Carnegie Estate Appraised Shows Multi Million Value

Pittsburgh reports the appraisal of Andrew Carnegie estate with a gross value of 26,208,024 and a net value of 23,247,161. Mrs Carnegie’s share is estimated at 11,338,847 reflecting major gifts made during his life.

Pittsburgh Andrew Carnegie

Immigrants Arrive Piling Into New York Port

Seven trans Atlantic liners docked in New York on Saturday bringing 11 285 passengers with 7 860 traveling in steerage.

New York Port

Actor Oliver Byron Dies

Oliver Proud Byron veteran American stage actor died at his Long Beach New York home after a career featuring performances with Edwin Booth John Wilkes Booth Joseph Jefferson Laura Keene and Mrs Scott Siddons in notable theatrical circles.

Long Beach N. Y Oliver Proud Byron Edwin Booth John Wilkes Booth Joseph Jefferson Laura Keene Scott Siddons

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FIUME Socialist Organ Jugo Slavia Democratic Republic Orman Avanti Rnumne Giornale D'Italia China Manchuria U. S.-Cuba Air Line E. R. Moon U. S Charges Welly Heitler Mosey Joy John J. Ryan Englewood Alcock Tans Kettystown J. J. Shuberme M'S Mexico Scif Carges South Dakota Miner Farmer Ohio Austria B. P. Cheney Miners’ Union MUM United Luthern Convention Muskegon Kaiser Urge Lakes Act of Congress Ee of Carnegie Estate Oliver Byron
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