Stileman Not Granted Divorce in Spectacular Case
Former National City Bank president James A Stillman fails to win absolute divorce from Anne A Stillman in Carmel New York. Referee Gleason declares baby Guy Stillman legitimate, upholds Mrs Stillman charges of misconduct with Florence H Leeds and dismisses adultery claims against two other women. Case noted as without parallel in American high society.
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James A. Stillman
National City Bank of New York
Fifi Potter
Fred Beauvais
Three Rivers
Quebec
Stillman Affair Allegations in Custody Case
Mrs. Stillman claims her husband is father of two children with Mrs. Leeds daughter of a New York plumber. One infant died. the surviving Jay Ward Leeds, born September 1919, allegedly lived with them under the name Franklyn Harold Leeds in New York and Long Island mansions. Mr. Stillman refused to answer questions citing self incrimination as to alleged misconduct with Mrs. Leedy.
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Snow Citi
Helen
Chara
SIKI 10 FIGHT IN NEW YORK
New York promoter Tex Rickard announced Battling Siki will fight in New York on or near Thanksgiving Day November 30. Siki, famed for knocking out Georges Carpentier in Paris last Sunday, accepted to meet any light heavyweight on that date.
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Siki
Georges Carpentier
Pales
Tex Rickard
Madison Square Garden
Rickard
British Exchange Drops As Dardanelles Tensions Rise
New York reports that British troops in the Dardanelles neutral zone were hemmed in by Kemalist forces triggering a sharp fall in sterling in London and a muted reaction locally. In Georgia, a fire in Georgiana destroys four blocks with estimated losses around 200000 dollars.
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New York
Dardanelles
Sterling Exchange
London
Perade
U S Warships to Sail Next Monday
Washington reports America's two divisions of destroyers will sail from Norfolk for Constantinople next Monday and enter the Near East war zone a week later. Secretary Denby ordered swift navy preparations while the State department and Secretary Hughes refuse to discuss potential actions or negotiations.
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America
Norfolk
Constantinople
Near East
Denby
State Department
Hughes
Bristol
Smyrna
United States
Mustanha Kemal
British demand Turkish evacuation of neutral zone sparks near war
London reports Britain escalating pressure on Turkey after Mustapha Kemal's reply to notes. Lloyd George orders General Harrington to remove Turkish forces from the neutral zone or face eviction. Cabinet reviews straits naval power and enforcements as Britain seeks support from France and Italy.
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Mustapha Ketad
Lloyd George
Charles Harrington
Keimel
Harrington
Turkey
Straits
France
Italy
Britain
Paris
Rome
Saladin
Europe
English—Allied War Movements Near Dardanelles
Reports indicate British actions along the Dardanelles with Turkish forces advancing toward open warfare. Military circles cite around 40 000 troops at the Gallipoli front and 40 000 more en route, plus a Mediterranean fleet and over 100 aircraft reinforcing positions. Parliament may be summoned to seek public opinion on the Turkish program amid calls for action by the League of Nations.
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Chinnsow
Lloyd G
Dardanelles
Doerdanelles
Mediterranean
Brifiel Lober
Jenders
Sassion
Potiey
New’ East
League of Nations
Five Killed in Coal Mine Blast Near Johnson City Illinois
A gas explosion trapped 310 miners at the Consolidated Coal mine near Johnson City Illinois at 3 p.m. Rescue teams from Herrin and Bentong aided as five bodies were recovered and 303 miners remained trapped. Two seriously injured workers were saved. The blast is blamed on a premature explosion.
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Consolidated Coal Company
Here
Herrin
Bentong
Mustapha Kemal defies Britain amid Dardanelles stand
In Constantinople on September 20 the Turkish leader Mustapha Kemal refuses to withdraw troops from the Dardanelles neutral zone. He pledges to maintain positions while expressing willingness to meet the British commander in chief. Turkish forces continue to move into the zone, probing British positions. Europe watches a bold stand backed by Moscow as Britain debates next steps.
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Mustapha Kemal
Turkey
Saladin
Great Britain
Europe
Kemal
Charles Harrington
Dardanelles Neuttral Zone
Harrington
Dardanelles
Britain
Near East
Moscow
Asiatic
Mae Busch Sues Husband for Divorce in Los Angeles
Mae Busch McDonald known in film as Mae Busch sues actor husband Francis J. McDonald in Los Angeles for divorce alleging desertion and neglect of necessities. The couple married December 13, 1915 and separated in December 1919. Miss Busch recently acted in The Christian.
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Los Angeles
Mae Busch McDonald
Mae Busch
Francis J. McDonald
Miss Busch
Sweeney Bites Back In County Donegal Clash
General Joseph Sweeney commanding Free State troops in County Donegal routed a band of irregulars who attacked him as he motored with his father and two brothers. He wounded one assailant, who was then carried away after hearing shots from the general’s revolver.
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Dublin
Joseph Sweeney
Free State
County
Donegal
Russia Turkish Pact Described as Historic Alliance
The official text of the treaty between Russia and Mustapha Kemal reached Washington through state channels. Officials called it a remarkable pact and a bond of alliance between two long time hereditary enemies. It reportedly provides for military cooperation at the demand of either signatory.
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Washington
Russia
Mustapha Kemal
State Department
Smith Nominated for Governor on First Ballot by New York Democrats
Syracuse reports Alfred E. Smith was nominated for governor by the New York Democratic convention on the first ballot. Only his name appeared on the ballot.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Alfred E. Smith
Alderman Edward De Moore Elected Lord Mayor of London
Alderman Edward De Moore was elected lord mayor of London for the current term. He is a chartered accountant by profession and the first in that field to hold the office.
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London
Edward de Moore
Judge Seeks Prohibition Aid in Gary Case
Gary Indiana September 80 Civic and business groups asked to name a special judge to preside over liquor violation trials until federal conspiracy charges against City Judge William M Dunn are resolved. Dunn offered to split his salary with the appointee noting a federal warning to protect witnesses and avoid alleged intimidation.
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Gary
Ind
William M. Dunn
United States
Bynum
Hqier
Iylary
U S Troops Deployed to Guard Juarez After Battle
U S troops are sent to Juarez to guard river guards and police after a clash with rebels. The operation responds to ongoing violence near the border with officials confirming increased security measures.
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U.S
Belgrade Revolt Reports On King Alexander’s Death Claim
River guards and police fought rebellious Mexican soldiers in Juarez’s main streets. The clash left a dozen dead as U S Army officials ordered troop reinforcements to guard the international bridge.
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Evening Journal
EL Vaso
Tesas
Jucrez
United States Army
International Bridge
Revolution report claims Belgrade assassination of King Alexander
An unconfirmed dispatch from the Hungarian news agency says a revolution has occurred in Belgrade and King Alexander of Yugoslavia has been assassinated. The report could not be independently verified.
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Evening Journal
Belgrade
Alexander of
Jugoslavia
Poulin Cleared of Parental Charge in South Bend Case
Judge Ducomb today ruled Harry Poulin not guilty of the charge from Mrs. Augusta Tiernan wife of a Notre Dame professor alleging he is father of her ten months old son.
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The
Evening Journal
South Bend
Ind
Fire kills seven in five story apartment blaze
A blaze swept a five story building at 241 W. 109th Street, New York, burning seven residents to death. Fire crews fought the flames as residents fled or were trapped, with investigators reviewing the rapid spread of the fire and the building’s safety features.
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New York
W. 109Th Street
Choir director recalls humiliating choir moment
A man recounts teaching a choir in an English cathedral and noticing that the voices responded with a garbled line, misquoting the Litany as mercifully humorous mischief. He jokes that the singers were "miserable" and hints at youth misconduct.
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Hutor
William Cosgrave Portrait Highlights New Irish Free State Leader
A portrait of William Cosgrave, succeeding the late Michael Collins as president of the Irish Free State, describes him as a yellow-haired blue-eyed forty-two year old from Kilkenny with a sharp tongue, notable pep, wit, and ease in municipal affairs that signals strong national leadership potential.
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William Cosgrave
Michael Collins
Irish Free State
Ireland
Cosgrave
Kilkenny
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