President Optimism Turns On Mexico Intervention Debate
San Diego dispatch reports Senator John D Works delivering an oration at a monument dedication condemning Mexican conditions and the Monroe Doctrine approach. He urges firmer U S action while noting recent assassinations and outrages. The piece also covers baseball officials proposing World Series games set for New York and Philadelphia with rules on rain delays and tie situations.
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San Diego
Cal
United States
Mexico
John D. Works
Jauan Fedriguez Cabrillo
Gunshoe
World grain crops fall below last year except wheat
Washington reports from Rome show global grain yields will be lower than 1912 for all crops except wheat. Wheat output reaches about 5 billion bushels, up 4.1 percent. rye, barley, and oats decline by several percentage points. Overall world crop total near 2 billion? bushels with a 22.4 percent drop in production.
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Washington
International Institute of Agriculture At
Rome
Department of Agriculture
Taat
Assistant to M Adgo Named Secretary of the Treasury
Washington, D C February 1921. Byron R Newton of Newark is named director of internal revenue. William Pepperell for the district of Kansas is postmaster. John A Thornton is named for Philadelphia. Newton, a former NERBPA member, becomes private secretary to Secretary McAdoo and will oversee the revenue cutter service public buildings internal revenue and miscellaneous bureaus of the department.
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Washington
Wileon
The
Treasury
Byron R. Newton
Newark
Willian
Hll Pepperell
District of
Kansas
Ladelphia
John A. Thornton
Newton
McAde
Deeray
Revenue Cutter ‘Service
Départment
Plans for Worlds Series and Giants President Wink
The text outlines plans around the World Series with Giants president Wink. It mentions a tonal commission fix and a game context tied to New York, with an October 7 date and a hoped New York victory.
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Giant
Wink
Take
Natonal Commission
New York
Ottobyt
Supreme Court to decide body versus head in Webb case
In Jefferson City Missouri in 1911 Jasper Webb awaits execution for killing Archie Whitwell near Oak Grove. Webb's appeal argues the information alleged mortal wounds to the body but evidence shows the wound was to the head, contending the trunk is the body. The court’s ruling will determine Webb’s fate.
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Jefferson City
Afc
Missouri Supreme Court
Jasper Webb
Archie Whitwell
Oak Grove
Supreme Court
Webb
Whitwell
Ube Het
Fire Threat Near Grand Detour Fought by Convicted Prisoners
A dramatic blaze lit the sky as Sabana North of Grand Detour menaced Charles Johnson farm. Convicts battled flames without guards, one prisoner severely burned while guiding a frightened horse from a burning barn. Despite the danger, they saved the dwelling and several outbuildings and livestock before dawn.
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Sabana
Charles Johnson Farm
Grand Detour
Tariff Dead as Conferees Adjourned in Washington
Washington September 26 conference reports on the tariff bill were shelved as both houses adjourned for the weekend. Three key issues remained unresolved including cotton and wool schedules and the date of free wool changes. Conferees argued they acted within authority while critics alleged alterations without proper authorization.
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Washington
Senate
House
Conference Committee
Houses
Congress
Death by Own Action Theory Dominates Inquest
Testimony at the inquest into the death of Mrs. Littleton centers on suicide by strangulation with doctors and witnesses supporting the theory. Rev. Hen. B. Lattieton and Mrs. Blanche Long are among the key figures questioned as the hearing explores interactions and possible motive prior to the death. The atmosphere is charged as jurors weigh evidence and consider the role of testimonies from Mrs. Long, Mrs. Milay Cook, and others regarding prior conversations and actions the day before.
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Hen
B. Lattieton
Blanche Fist
Cad Ie
Idaho
Miléy Cook
Mr. Littleton
ER Ray
Ltt
Littleton . Peice
Rogues Gallery Clue Ties 1903 Arrest to Navy Identity
A fragment from a police rogues gallery notes detective work surrounding a 1903 arrest of Fred Brokaw in Jal in, with identification linked to naval origins. The text remains fragmented and unsure.
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Fred Brokaw
Jalin
Acrom
Navy
Skeleton Found Buried in Mansion Well in Clinton
In Clinton, Sept. 26, workmen reported a skeleton concealed in a starch box within the wells of a 40 year old mansion built by Col. Snell. The body, of a child, was uncovered after inquest and burial at the public cemetery. No clear explanation of how the body reached the hiding place was found. Col. Snell died seven years ago. the mansion has been vacant since, amid sensational will contests involving a wife and her daughter.
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Clinton
Col. Snell
Honce
Morgan Refuses To Testify In Bixby Delinquency Trial
In Los Angeles on September 26 the delinquency trial of millionaire George H. Bixby stalled as Octavi ng W. Morgan an architect refused to testify about alleged visits to the Jonquil resort. Morgan cited potential reputational harm and possible prosecution, prompting Judge Bledsoe to permit his silence on questions about visits while allowing him to avoid answering questions that could injure his reputation.
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Los Angels
Cal
George H.bixby
W. Morgan
Jongui
Morgan
Jonquil
Bledsoe
Grace Cooke Threatens Garage Explosion In New Orleans
Grace Cooke wife of Commodore Peter Cooke returned to New Orleans aboard a $10,000 yacht with J T Liméry. She phoned the Commodore saying she would blow up the garage after a divorce suit. He had Ruaids for his taxi company garage and then left. She is a wealthy society figure who claims boxing and fencing championships.
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New Orleans
Grace Cooke
Peter Cooke
J. T. Liméry
Murder Accusation Ties to Indianapolis Case
Roland Murphy of the Los Angeles juvenile court received a postcard from Joseph Ellis, accused of murder in Indianapolis. The card, postmarked Indian spoke September 21, precedes the shooting of Joseph Schlansky in a hotel room. Murphy had spoken with Ellis on July 15 and notes detail remain unclear.
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Los Angeles
Cel
Roland Murphy
Joseph Ellis
Indianapolis
Cave-in Kills 2 Injures 3 at Capitol Foundation
Jefferson City Mo Sept 26 Two men were killed and three injured when a pit in the new capitol foundation caved in water undermined the dirt around casings. The dead are H Green William Sport Pa C Hyde Oklahoma City. Injured are James Rickman F W Wagner and John Evane all of Jefferson City. Contractor T H Johnston of Sedalia is not held responsible per the capitol commission.
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Jefferson City
New Capitol
H. Green
William Sport
T. H. Johnston
Sedalin
Capitol Commission
Frank Leong reelected president of local Bnai B'rith in jail
Atlanta note reports Frank Leong, convicted murderer of Mery Phncon and sentenced for execution on October 10, has been reelected president of the local B Nei B'rith organization from his life cell in jail. The dispatch claims he continues to direct the group from behind bars despite his sentence.
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Atlanta
Leong. Frank
Mery Phncon
B‘nai B'l Ah
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Albany Impeachment Trial Reveals Sulzer Fund Details
Readable fragments describe attempts to raise and use funds alleged to aid Governor Sulzer during the 1912 impeachment inquiry. Witnesses mention nearly $100,000 collected for Sulzer, with permissions to deposit checks and influence convention actions. The impeachment court opened access to evidence and debated scope.
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N.Y
Sulser
O. bin
Enery
Sulzer
Charles A. Staley
American Making Company
Morey
Sulzar
Conn
Chécka
Sistler Ald
Atrest
Bonvestida
Dma
Solset
High’ Court
Morris T¢kulsky
New York Retail Liquor
Cin
Wean
Defeapd
Tennessee lawmakers bar armed men in tense statehouse clash
In Nashville the lower house faced a bitter factional fight as Oppaal forces refused to consider a pending law enforcement bill. Armed men cleared from the grounds and galleries while the chamber adopted a resolution to eject nonmembers and reporters, focusing on orderly conduct. Senate members were present but restrained.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Hous
Claby ‘Pifichald
Basiness
Ledies
Senate
World's Best Pupil Helo Arrest In Chicago Scandal
Miss Mabel Sturtevant, Missouri University graduate reputed as the world's best scholar, was arrested in Chicago on a charge of defrauding a group of prominent Chicago women and college students. She was arraigned before States Commissioner Lewis Masson after protests from her Wilmette home. Officials say her petitions have not yet been resolved.
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Chicago
Mabel Sturtevant
Wan
Lewis Masson
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