Bay State Victory and Ohio Dry Victory Lead Off Elections
Maryland elects CG Ritchie Democrat governor by about 900 votes in a close contest. Coolidge sweeps Massachusetts, while Ohio’s dry victory mirrors the nationwide trend. New Jersey shifts to Democratic, Kentucky fate unsettled with Morrow gaining despite Black defeat. Mississippi picks Lee Russell governor as Kentucky tightens party lines and bourbon issues loom.
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W W Warned to Leave Des Moines Within Three Days
In Des Moines bricks and stones were hurled through windows of rooms known to police as a hobo headquarters in a business district building. A card reading America for Americans only and a threat to leave town within three days was found. Literature and pamphlets were destroyed by raiders. A railroad officer fired shots, causing the attackers to scatter.
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Shipyard Strike Ends As Workers Return At Scale
Seventeen hundred employees of the Chicago Shipbuilding company halted work eight days ago seeking a 42 5 percent wage increase and returned today to the plant at the forces wage scale.
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Two Parliament Plan for Celts Approved in Ireland Split
London reports the cabinet committee on Ireland accepted a sub committee plan to create two parliaments for Ulster Protestant counties and the rest of Ireland with a supreme authority to represent a united Ireland, as noted by the Daily Mail.
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Coolidge Re elected Governor With Large Massachusetts Margin
Gov Calvin Coolidge Republican won reelection in Massachusetts by a record margin of 124,173 over Democrat Richard M. Long. Coolidge led in 9 cities that backed Long in 1918, and the Republican slate swept state offices while Democrats gained four seats in the House and Republicans gained three in the Senate.
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Iowa Senators Vote for Lodge Plan to Give China Shantung
Washington reports four changes in the Senate lineup on the motion to strike out the Shantung clause as compared with a 55 to 35 vote on October 16 against the foreign relations committee amendment. Senators Cummins and Kenyon of Iowa and Thomas of Colorado and Shields of Tennessee initially opposed the committee amendment but backed the Lodge motion on the day.
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Wilson Sends Congratulations to Gov Coolidge
President Wilson telegraphed Massachusetts Governor Calvin Coolidge from his sickbed to offer congratulations on Coolidge's re election calling it a victory for law and order. The message signed Woodrow Wilson praised the election as a stand together for all Americans. White House aides noted it as possibly the first time a president congratulated an opposing party candidate on election to office.
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Outrage in Tampico Region. Six Killed in Oil Camp Loot
Summary of an official report detailing July to September outrages against American workers in the Tampico oil region. Six employees died and more than $71,895 in American gold was stolen from oil companies. Carranza soldiers implicated in some crimes. 400 soldiers raided Comale Sept 23 stealing clothing. Several robberies and a drunken launch orgy ended with arson and deaths. three bandits executed.
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League Council to Meet in Paris for First Session
Paris Nov 5 The first meeting of the League of Nations council will be held in Paris as decided by the supreme council. A date was not fixed. The council will concentrate on urgent matters needing action after ratification of the German peace treaty.
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Thousands would die if Red Cross leaves Europe
Washington November 3. Col Robert E Olds Red Cross commissioner for Europe warned at a conference that thousands would die if relief work were withdrawn. He said medical and hospital supplies and care for undernourished children are vital and Poland would suffer during the coming winter.
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Senate votes down LaPollette amendment to strike labor provisions
Washington November six in the peace treaty debate the senate rejected the LaPollette compromise aimed at removing labor provisions from the treaty. The vote solidifies labor language remains in the agreement.
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All Barcelona Shops Reopen After Lockout
By the Associated Press Madrid, Tuesday, Nov. 4. All shops in Barcelona reopened to allow Gay and some textile factories to resume work. Only five newspapers have appeared since the lockout began and may be forced to suspend if it continues. The situation is quiet but authorities are not relaxing measures. Several agitators have been expelled from the city.
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Tammany Loses Aldermen Head in Key Vote Races
New York Nov 6 Complete returns show Rep Fiorello La Guardia defeating Democrat Robert Moran for president of the board of aldermen by 1,263 votes. Moran will seek an official recount. Tammany also lost contests for seats on the Supreme Court bench in the first and second judicial districts.
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U S Appeals Decision That Booze in Bond Shall Be Made Free
The government appeals to the Supreme Court from a Kentucky judge's ruling that the wartime prohibition act is unconstitutional and that distilled spirits held in bond at Louisville must be released.
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No Beer No Work Complaint of Italian Miners
John Pacione spokesman for 20 Italian coal miners from Toluca Illinois applied to the internal revenue collector for passports to return to Italy. He said they were leaving the United States because no beer, no wine, no work.
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Rioting at Youngstown Sheet and Tube plant
In Youngstown Ohio on November 5 riot broke out as fifty women confronted deputies trying to bar workers from entering the plant. Red pepper sprayed officers and four men and twenty four women were arrested amid a brief scuffle. A separate gate scene drew fifty women who remained quiet.
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Rail Returns Backed by U S Plan Pro Tem
Washington Nov 5 temporary legislation would continue government guaranteed returns to the railroads after their return to private control until permanent law can be enacted. Senate Interstate Commerce Committee members said the president aims to turn back the railroads next January and a temporary expedient would be needed. Chairman Cummins arranged conferences with Chairman Esch, D G Hines and railway representatives to discuss the likely next week measure.
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Ohio Goes Dry Again By Vote Bigger'n Before
Ohio voters backed nationwide prohibition and kept state dry status by a large, unofficial margin. Preliminary returns show continued prohibition and rejection of beer with high alcohol content while lawmakers enforcement moves move forward.
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Bank Robbers in Two Visits Annex $25,000
Five mobbed by two bank raids in Illinois and Minnesota, in two visits. In Averyville near Peoria, bandits forced staff to vault open, taking between 20,000 and 25,000. In Minneapolis a second robbery yielded 5,090 in cash and securities from the People's State Bank.
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Republicans to Dominate Illinois Constitutional Convention
Republicans appear set to control the next year’s Illinois constitutional convention, based on near-final unofficial returns. All three public policy questions passed, including the initiative and referendum, the gateway amendment, and public ownership of utilities. About 51 Republicans were elected statewide, with 55 from downstate, 26 from Cook County, and 21 Democrats chosen.
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Negro riot defendants plead guilty in Elaine case
Twenty six men charged with first degree murder in the Elaine disturbances near Elaine October earlier pleaded guilty to second degree murder in Phillips County Circuit Court. Judge J Jackson sentenced them to five years in the state penitentiary. The Associated Press report from Helena Arkansas notes the plea and five year terms.
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Lady Astor Seeks House Seat Amid Stinging Phrases
Plymouth reports three candidates for the common seat addressing city sections. Viscount Astor introduced his wife Lady Astor as the candidate after interruptions from Labor supporters. Her speech featured epigrams on greed, neighborly love, and stopping sass, while Isaac Foot and W T Gay urged common sense and leadership.
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GOAL GING LOWER IN TLLINGIG WHILE MINERS STAND PAT
Springfield Illinois November 5 amid wage negotation hints from Samuel Gompers IL miners idle and satisfied with stand pat stance led by John L Lewis as fuel famine nears with public utilities lacking coal supplies and households unsure where to refill bins as a strike drags on CHICAGO LOSES ARMY STORE Nov 14 closure announced from AP report
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Man Arrested Over Mixed Drinks In Bay Rum Case
Chicago, Nov 5. Ben Larson of Aurora Illinois said he had a few mixed drinks when arrested yesterday for intoxication. Police recovered from his pockets bay rum medicated alcohol liniment peroxide and lemon extract in separate bottles.
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Railroads vow to end waste as private control returns
Omaha Neb Nov five railroad leaders pledge to restore efficient service when lines go back to private ownership. Union Pacific vice president H M Adams says policies will favor public service and fair pricing, discarding wartime restrictions while avoiding wasteful methods. He predicts other roads will follow suit, easing public concerns about post war coordination.
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Fight Over 48-Hour Week At World Labor Conference
Washington November 5 A lively clash over a 48 hour week loomed at the international labor conference after labor and employers groups met. The labor committee urged a 44 or 46 hour week with 48 hours max while employers proposed a counter plan not disclosed. An address by M Domage urged an eight hour day and criticized long hours as harming workers. The German and Austrian delegates failed to reach America prompting the Paris supreme council to seek docking by cable.
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Rome Sees No New Cardinal for U.S. Yet
Rome reports no American cardinal will be created at the December consistory. The pope could still name a key cardinal in the final hours before the event, though officials believe no new U.S. cardinal is likely. The story notes the Vatican stance as of Rome on Monday, November 3.
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Consolidation of Niles Star and Sun Announced
Niles Michigan on November 5 announces the consolidation of the Niles Star and the Sun. Fred W. Cook, owner of the Daily Star, has retired. The combined paper will be edited by T. J. Torney, owner of the Sun.
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Coal Strike Turmoil Prompts Government Action
Des Moines reports Administrator Charles Webster ready to seize railroad coal cars for local distribution unless quick action relieves shortages. Washington notes no immediate change in maximum coal prices. Garfiel warns price adjustments may follow ongoing strike. Charleston telegraphs UMWD leaders claim all districts shut down while some mines resume, and officials say the government cannot abandon position against the strike as a law violation.
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