Forbes Denies Mortimer Bribery Claims Before Senate Panel
Former Veterans Bureau chief Charles R. Forbes proclaims Mortimer's bribery charges false as he braces for upcoming testimony. Forbes rests at home on medical advice after warning of possible heart trouble. Kate Forbes files for divorce in Seattle detailing neglect and marital strain. Judge orders alimony of 75 dollars monthly for two years plus 75 dollars for daughter custody.
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Washington DC
Charles R. Forbes
Veterans Bureau
Elias H. Mortimer
Philadelphia
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Veterans’ Bureau
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Seattle
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Kate Forbes
United States Veterans Bureau
Washington, D. C
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Allies Back Plan for Reparations Conference in Berlin
Paris reports France supports naming an international expert conference under the reparations commission to study claims under Versailles. Britain confirms interest and says Berlin would host, with U S participation debated. Hughes rejects a prearranged meeting with empty chairs.
Kellogg Selected as Ambassador to Court of St James
Frank B Kellogg former Minnesota senator is chosen as ambassador to Great Britain succeeding George Harvey. He accepts the post and will depart November 10 for England. Kellogg is a 66 year old lawyer born in Potsdam New York and served on the foreign relations committee during the Versailles treaty fight.
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United States
Minnesota
London
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St. Paul
Minn
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Great Britain
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England
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Senate
Potsdam
New York
Texans Killed in Unusual Barn Duel
Sheriff David Terry of Navarro County reported a dramatic pistol duel in Freestone County near Young. Norwood Huckaby and Charles Williams died within minutes after locking hands and firing, each still gripping smoking revolvers, with multiple bullet wounds. The feud traces to a past incident where Huckaby was shot in the leg.
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Teague
Texas
David Terry
Navarro County
Norwood Huckaby
Charles Williams
Young
Freestone County
Huckaby
Williams
Stresemann must take stand on Rhineland policy
In Berlin leaders allied to the government stress the urgent need for a clear policy toward the Rhineland as separatist moves gain traction despite public opposition. In London a Communist march on Berlin was thwarted and Hamburg saw continued fighting with casualties reported.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Stresemann
Rhineland
Six Counts Against Walton Approved by Large Majorities
Oklahoma City Okla Oct 26 The Oklahoma house recessed for lunch with only two counts left in its committee impeachment bill. Six articles of the bill were approved in the morning session by a large majority as the measure nears presentation to the senate.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Senate
Rev Bishop Hopkins Speaks at Christian Church on Cap Rock
Rev Bishop M Hopkins will speak at the Christian church tonight at 7 o'clock. His travel sermon centers on The Cap Rock of Christianity and details his climb over the Cap Rock in West Texas. Public invited to hear the inspirational address.
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Texas
People disregard opinions unless they align with theirs
A concise observation notes that readers often dismiss viewpoints unless they coincide with their own beliefs, reflecting a culture of conformity in public discourse.
Death Takes Dr. Steinmetz in Schenectady
Charles P. Steinmetz renowned electrical wizard, chief consulting engineer of General Electric Works, died at his Schenectady home after a Pacific coast trip. Born in Zurich, he arrived penniless in 1889 and faced immigration detention before rising to prominence in American industry.
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General Electric Works
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New York
Return Cockburn to Iowa for Trial
Extradi tion papers issued by Acting Governor John Hammill to bring Russell Cockburn to Des Moines for trial on charges of defrauding the city of about 80 000 through payroll padding. Cockburn is a patient at the veterans hospital in Jefferson Barracks Missouri where doctors say his condition is too serious for transfer.
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Des Moines
John Hammil
Russell
Cockburn
Veterans Hospital
Jefferson Barracks
Steinmetz Early Life and Emigration to America
A brief sketch of the educator and mathematician Charles Steinmetz born 1865 in Breslau. He faced early socialist turmoil, fled Germany after a confiscated socialist publication, sought refuge near the Austrian border, then moved to Zurich before securing a drafting position in Yonkers, New York.
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British Accept In Principle U S Plan on searched vessels
London report says the British government agreed in principle to the American proposal that ships in American waters be searched for contraband liquor within twelve miles of the shore. An expert committee at the imperial conference led by Foreign Secretary Curzon has drafted plans meeting the key American demands. The full conference is expected to approve them next week.
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New Haven
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Edison Praises Dr Steinmetz Upon Death
Thomas A. Edison mourned the death of Dr. Charles P Steinmetz calling him one of the world s greatest mathematicians and saying the electrical industry will miss one of its most brilliant minds in a West Orange notice dated June 26.
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Thomas A. Edison
Charles Po
Steinmetz
Every Thirtieth German Refugee Figures From Postwar Displacement
Berlin reports Germany is a land of fugitives after World War I. Official counts show 2,000,000 Germans displaced by the Versailles settlement, plus 750,000 Germans from enemy states and 200,500 refugees from Russia and Hungary. Additional large flows include 150,000 from Alsace Lorraine and 850,000 from Poland regions. Many cannot return, and confiscated property worsens housing and bread shortages.
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Schleswig
Denmark
Kendall to Return November First to Des Moines
Acting Governor John Hammil said Governor Kendall would return to Des Moines on November 1 to resume duties. Kendall and Mrs. Kendall have been in California for two weeks, and his health has improved during the vacation as preparations begin for the December 4 special legislative session.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
John Hammil
N. BE. Kendall
Kendalk
California
Michigan Iowa Football Draw Expected Crowd in Iowa City
Iowa City officials project a record turnout for the November 3 game with Michigan. The event will be at Iowa Field which can seat about 30 000 with rail fare reductions statewide and Michigan alumni planning to attend.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Michigan
Iowa Field
Department of Athletics
Wallace Denies Stokes Testimony in Divorce Case
New York Oct. 26 Edgar T. Wallace co-respondent in the Stokes divorce suit testified for the defense saying he met Mrs. Helen Elwood Stokes in spring 1906 in San Francisco. He contradicted claims they were together in 1904 in Bunce ton Missouri and said he has seen her only twice since 1906 and denied she was in his apartment or elsewhere in the city.
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New York
Edgar T. Wallace
W. E. D. Stokes
Helen Elwood Stokes
Wallace
Mrs. Stokes
San Francisco
Mr. Stokes
Bunceton
Southern Pacific Insures 90 000 Employees in One Policy
New York Oct 26 The Southern Pacific railroad announced it insured its 90 000 employees under a single policy for 200 million dollars. It was described as the largest group insurance ever issued.
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New York
Southern Pacific Railroad Today
What to the World Did We Do With the Money Before Cars
A Topeka Capital quiz asks readers to recall how people spent money before the advent of motor vehicles. The column frames the question as a witty reflection on pre automotive life and consumer habits.
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Topeka
Man's Gifts and Providence on Fatherhood
Short reflective note noting that Providence grants humankind the precious gift of children, valuable and beloved to every father, with emphasis on the tenderness of parental bonds and the sacred role of fatherhood.
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