Requiem Mass for MacSwiney in London Before Ireland Return
Thousands attend a pontifical Requiem at St George's for Terence MacSwiney Cork lord mayor who died in Brixton prison after a hunger strike. Four officers of the Irish republic guard the casket. Dublin rejects landing the body, a special steamer sails to Cork amid Sinn Fein banners and heavy police guard.
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London
St. George's
Terence MacSwiney
Cork
Brixton
Muriel F. MacSwiney
Stan Feln
Ireland
Dublin
Parliamentary Labor Party
Army of the Irish Republic
Volunteer Army
Irish Republic
Mayor MacSwiney
MacSwiney
Euston Station
Sinn Fein
Fifty Thousand War Orphans to Immigrate
Chicago reports that fifty thousand Ukrainian war orphans will be brought to the United States. The People's Relief Committee for Jewish War Sufferers with the State Department announces plans after Judge Harry Fisher’s Europe return. The Joint Distribution Committee led by Felix Warburg expects most children placed in private homes. some institutions will be built for others.
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Chicago
Ukrainia
People's Relief Committee For
State Department
Harry Fisher
Europe
Joint
Felix Warburg
New York
May Use Corn as Fuel in Northern Nebraska
Omaha report notes hundreds of thousands of bushels of corn may be burned as fuel by farmers in northern Nebraska amid rising costs and energy concerns. An aviator reference and high prices are mentioned in the fragmentary pickup.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Aviator
Corn and coal prices and storage compare for heating
The article notes new corn unshelled brings three fourths of a cent a pound or $15 a ton. It cites coal at $15 for the cheapest soft coal and mentions hauling costs. A wagon box 30 inches high can hold a ton of unshelled corn, producing a hotter fire and longer lasting heat than a ton of coal.
1920 Passport Records Seen Likely to Break
Washington reports indications that 1920 will set new records for passports issued. In the week ending October 22, 1920, 2,500 passports were issued and 1,800 in the first week of August. In 1919, 98,000 passports were issued, far above the prior eight year average of 4,000 annually.
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Washington
State Department
Seek Slayers, Mex IO Told
Representations were made to the Mexican foreign office by Matthew E. Hanna acting United States charge d'affaires here regarding the deaths of two Americans Arthur Mosley and Gustave Salazer at the hands of seven armed men near Tampico. Hanna urged the Mexican government to apprehend and punish the criminals.
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Mexico City
Foreign Office
Matthew E. Hanna
United States
Arthur Mosley
Gustave Salazer
Tampico
Liquor Heist Nets $10000 in Daylight Robbery
Police at Deering station investigate a daylight holdup that yielded $10000 in assorted liquors including six cases of champagne. Victim Charles Lewis, driver for Julius Loveser & Co of 1015 South State Street, reported the burglary. The same firm lost $20000 in whiskey last week when a basement wall was breached.
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Chicago
Deering Station
Charles Lewis
Julius Loveser & Co
South State Street
Standard Oil of Indiana Declares Large Stock Dividend
New York October 29 The Standard Oil Company of Indiana declares a stock dividend of 150 percent with 495000 new shares issued to stockholders of record December 15 Each new share valued about 520 dollars placing the total around 158 million dollars Rockefeller reportedly owns 10 percent of the stock The company trades on the New York curb market with early session quotes around 800 dollars a share Surplus and earnings figures are noted with an eight year net earnings near 200 million dollars and annual earnings this year surpassing last year’s record profits
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New York
Standard of Company of Indiana
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Coal Strike in Britain Is Settle Contingent on Ballot
London reports the coal miners strike ends with a government announced ballot of the men. Terms include a 2 shilling per shift wage rise for 18 year olds and adjustments tied to output and a future permanent wage board by March. The emergency bill to cover transport contingencies passed 238 to 5.
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London
England
Wales
Frank Hodges
Fragmented text on emergency powers and partition
An unclear fragment discusses plotters against government and emergency powers. It mentions Britain, destruction, and Radwart secretary of state for home. The passage references party powers, amendment, and the need to revise emergency powers without clear outcomes.
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Great Britain
Nn Fries
Radwart
Home
of Commons
Democratic National Committee Receipts Totals Reported
Total receipts to October 25 reach $878,831.24 for the Democratic national committee. Treasurer Wilbur W. Marsh announced the figure to the Kenyon committee investigating campaign contributions and expenditures in Chicago. The report shows $3,042,892.32 spent through October 24, with an estimated $400,000 more in the campaign's closing week. Expenditures between October 18 and October 24 totaled $901,388.95.
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Ham
Aie
Senate Committee
Upham
House of Representatives
Washington
New York
Democratic National Committee
Wilbur W. Marsh
Marsh
Kenyon Committee
Chicago
Police Chief Garrity Testifies On Prohibition Case Files
Chicago October 29 Chief John J. Garrity testified before a federal grand jury and turned over records in the contraband liquor sales inquiry. The probe centers on the Mike de Pike hei tler case and implicates police officers and politicians. Prohibition Commissioner in Chicago District announces resignation. successor Jesse N. Brown expected.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Prohibition
Washington
Jesse N. Brown
Whisky Ring Witnesses Tie Middleman to Illicit Booze
The article centers on testimonies linking a street figure to acting as a middleman between whisky runners and buyers in Chicago liquor thefts. Revelations mention Mike de Pike Heitler, Mosey Joy, and John H. Miller in a $175,000 booze theft case. Heitler allegedly engineered the deal and has been released, with a grand jury session involving Chief Garrity and 50 officers.
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Joy
Miller
Trucki
Rock Island
Gresham
Chicago
Heitler
Federal
Garrity
Grand Jury
British plan to use seized German property in UK
Washington officials say Britain will not confiscate surplus German property seized in the United Kingdom after offsetting German debts. The clearing house system will apply German assets to offset British claims then to war reparations.
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Great Britain
United Kingdom
Washington
State Department
Brittain
Foreign Office
Germany
Four masked bandits rob Moorhead post office vault
D A Collier postal inspector announced after a thorough examination that four masked bandits blew the Moorhead Minnesota post office vault and escaped with about $16,000 in negotiable treasury certificates and stamps.
Soldiers slain in Ireland near Thomas Town attack
In Tipperary two soldiers were shot dead and three wounded when civilians attacked a military lorry near Thomas town about ten miles southeast of Kilkenny. The incident occurred on Oct 29 as troops patrolled the area.
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Kilkenny
Tipperary
Ireland
Thomastown
Textile firms warn workers to watch steps or face job loss
Philadelphia textile leaders say 110,000 to 125,000 mill employees may be unemployed this winter if they fail to monitor their behavior. About 40,000 have already been dropped as manufacturers vow to curb radical unionism while not opposing unions in general.
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Textile Manufacturers’ Association
Philadelphia
J. L. Benton
Philadelphia Textile Manufacturers’ Association
Mr. Benton
Give Away Day Coupon Distribution Planned by Washington Firms
A Washington committee announces 3,250 coupons will be distributed on November 10 for gifts from local businesses. Each coupon equals one article valued five cents to 25 dollars with a total guaranteed value around 2750 dollars and potential to reach 3000 dollars. Organizers include 28 turkeys and 28 to 60 other fuel items, mostly poultry.
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Washington Business Meh
Junction and Winfield Set for Saturday Football Clash
Columbus Junction high and Winfield high prepare for a hard fought game on Saturday October 30 in Columbus Junction. The Yécar-véim tied Keota 7 to 7 last week while Columbus Junction previously led 98 to 49.
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Columbus Junction
Winfield
Yécar-véim
Keota
Rock Island Road Adds 35 Large Locomotives
The Rock Island railroad will place 35 monster locomotives on the Missouri and Illinois divisions by year end. Weighing 573000 pounds and 90 feet long, these engines surpass prior sizes, with 30 inch cylinders and 63 inch drive wheels. Fifteen more Santa Fe type engines, freight and passenger models, accompany the order, assigned to the Missouri division from Rock Island to Kansas City, as the system expands to handle increased freight and passenger traffic.
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Rock Island Railroad
Missouri and
Illinois
Silvis
Missouri
Rock Island
Kansas City
Iowa
Omaha
Neb
Community notices and local movements in Wellman area
The community expresses sympathy to the Will Dorrance family after the death of their infant. Glen Romine buys and moves into the late Mrs. Mathers estate. the Darbys relocate to his former home. Arthur Burkett moves into Jim Robertson’s house. Henry McVay and his mother spent Sunday at Chas. Rowe's. Dewey Hanley returned from Denver and Cheyenne. A Republican rally at Wellman attracted many ladies and heard Bishop Homer Stutz. The high school attended in a single gathering. praise for a generous faculty. Orlo Green suffers his ninth arm fracture, while the George Cave family from Salina visits. Julius Miller of Elkhart, Ind. may move his family here. Corn harvest underway. Mr. Watkins of William and Mrs. Fanny Wade married last week. Congratulations and use the Want Ads.
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NIRA
Will Dorrance
Glen Romine
Mathers
Fame
Darbys
Arthur Burkett
Jim Robertson
Henry McVay
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wellman
Homer Stutz
M. E
Iowa
Nebraska
Charles Green
Thelma Eckerman
Wellman Keota
Orlo Green
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Army of “Irish Republic
Guard of Honor
People’s Relief Committee
Mexico
U. S
Julius Loeser & Co
Ind
Standard of Indiana
Britain
Bill
National
der National
Dalrymple
Apse
Tie
Duces Tecum
John J. Garrity
Mike de Pike
John J. Kelly
Chief Garrity
William
Billy) Weinstein
Loyal Hotel
South Clark
Herbie
ROB
Moorhead
Minn
REDS
Philadelphia Mills
Junction
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