Naval disarmament plans spark budget and ship upgrades
The article notes Secretary Wilbur plans to submit a secret building program to the budget bureau and requests modernization of five more battleships to 13, with reinforced armor against air and torpedo attacks. It also reports a French transatlantic flight attempt landing near St. Louis, Senegal, and a Drake University related anti-flivver protest amid safety concerns.
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Geneva
Wilpur
Department
Budget Bureau
Ae Ial
Aviatrix and pilot prepare for Paris flight in old orchard field
Ruth Elder and Capt. George Haldeman planned to launch the trans Atlantic attempt in the orange monoplane American Girl from Roosevelt Field. Weather looked favorable after weeks of delays though not perfect. Frances W Grayson arriving with Dawn from New York planned to refuel and decide if a Copenhagen hop would proceed this week.
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Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Oct
INS
Ruth Bilder
George Haldeman
Paris
John Carling
Windsor
Atlantic
Detroit
New York
Elder
Lakeland
Fila
Waco
trans-Atlantic
H. E. Cornell
Florida
Orangs
Roy
McArdle
In Group
Wheeling
Haldeman
Old Orchard Beach
Frances W. Grayson
Copenhagen
Ruth Elder
Florida Aviatrix
Ralph O. Brewster
Maine
Grayson
Wilmer ‘Stultz
Brice .Goldsborough
Rebel General Hunted as Mexican Revolt Crushed
Mexico City report says the Gomez Almada revolt was crushed within a week. Gen Escobar’s six hour battle near Alyahaupiico led to 50 rebels killed and 150 wounded, with 500 to 600 surrendering. Gomez and Almada fled or were scattered, fourteens generals executed, Pallavicini released.
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Mexico City
Calles
Mexico
Obregon
Vera Cruz
Arnulfo Gomez
Hector Almada
Gonzalo Escobar
Escobar
Alvarez
Gomez-Almada
Francisco Serrano
Almada
Perote
Alyahaupuico
Gomez
Gostautlan
Puebla
INS
Gomez- Almada
Felix Pallavicini
el Universal
Pallavicini
United States
Fernandez Lara
Tlaxcala
Dan Cupid Falls Behind in Iowa Marriages 1926 Report
Des Moines reports from Dr. J Wallace of the Iowa Department of Health show 20 966 marriages in 1926, down 958 from 1925, with 4 080 divorces, down 32. Polk led in divorces with 861, Scott 256, Woodbury 351, Linn 248, Muscatine 88. Allamakee Kossuth Winnebago had the smoothest years with fewest divorces.
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Iowa
Polk
Allamekee
Kossuth
Winnebago
W. Litle
Thoroly
Chickasaw
Mills
Pottawattamie
Warren
Louisa
Polk County
Scott County
Woodbury County
Linn County
Muscatine
Red Cross Meets to Plan Program in Des Moines
Des Moines hosts the Iowa Red Cross state convention with 132 chapters convening to draft the year’s program. Henry M. Baker national disaster relief director of the American Red Cross is the principal speaker, joined by William M. Baxter Jr. and Harry Sheldon on the program.
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Des Moines
Red Cross
Iowa
Henry M. Baker
American Red Cross
Washington, D. C
William M. Baxter
Harry Sheldon
Na- Hope
French Fliers Reach St Louis on Paris to Buenos Aires Flight
Diendonne Costes and Lieut. Joseph le Brix landed in St. Louis Senegal in their Breguet biplane Nungesser Coli completing the first leg of a planned Paris to Buenos Aires flight. From here they will cross to Pernambuco Brazil then run down the coast to Rio Janeiro Buenos Aires carrying letters for each port as part of a Franco South American air mail service.
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Dieudonne Costes
Joseph le Briz
St. Louis
Senegal
Africa
le Bourget
Pernambuco
Brazil
Diendonne Costes
Joseph le Brix
Seat on New York Stock Exchange Sells for 250000
New York Oct. 11 Walter L. Ross brother of Charley Ross famed for kidnaping has sold his seat on the New York Stock Exchange for 250000 the highest price he ever recorded for a membership Ross offered 226000 two months ago and will gain 24000 if the sale to Richard O'Brien of M J Meehan Co is approved by the Exchange Ross a Philadelphian retired from business to travel after 1899 membership sales ranged from 29500 to 40000
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New ‘York Stock Exchange
Walter .L. Ross
Charlie Ross
Ross
New York
Walter L. Ross
Charley Ross
New York Stock Exchange
Richard O'Brien
M. J. Meehan & Co
Exchange, Ross, & Philadelphian
Exchange
Trial Set in Remus Murder Case in Cincinnati
The Remus murder trial will begin in the first week of November if an indictment is returned. Judge Chester R. Shook urged speed as the county grand jury considers the case against George Remus for the death of his estranged wife Imogene.
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Cincinnati
George Remus
Imogene
Chester R. Shook
Remus
Shook
Tangney and McGinn reveal hotel stock sold amid temple razing plans
E F Tangney and S F McGinn announce $131000 of $150000 preferred stock in Tangney McGinn Realty sold, with $19000 underwritten by Waterloo businessmen. Completion allows earlier start on a nine story hotel on the old Masonic temple site. Temple razing slated after the new year as Masonic order vacates. George Pike says temporary quarters will be sought. eight months needed for interior work on the temple at Park Avenue and Mulberry Street.
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E.F. Tangney
S. F. McGinn
Tangney-McGinn Realty Company
Waterloo
Tangney and McGinn
Masonic Order
George Pike
Masonic Temple Building Corporation
Park Avenue
Widow Confesses Slaying Husband in Nebraska
Fairbury Nebraska October 11 a warrant was issued for 46 year old Mrs Alice Harvey on murder charges in the bedside shooting of her husband J B Harvey at about 3 30 am last Wednesday A written confession supplied by Mrs Harvey to County Attorney A J Denny stated jealousy and fear of another woman taking him caused the crime She procured the revolver from the bed pressed it to his head and fired twice with the first shot failing to discharge and the second bullet striking his brain
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Fairbury
Neb
Alice Harvey
J. B. Harvey
A. J. Denny
Harvey
County Agents Aids Discuss Their Jobs in Iowa
Secretaries and clerks of county agents from about 65 Iowa counties met for the first annual office management conference at Iowa State College. The program, directed by the agricultural extension department, will run through tomorrow with sessions at the college.
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Ames
INS
Iowa
Iowa State College
Agricultural Extension Department
Paralyisis case in Sioux City prompts quarantine
Sioux City Iowa October 11 the fourth infantile paralysis case reported in two months prompted a quarantine Helen Haralson seven years old afflicted with the disease in the city health officials declared measures to prevent further spread.
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Sioux City
Helen Haralson
Courier home delivery by 5 30 each day notice
The notice states home delivery should occur before 5 30. If the carrier or other error prevents receipt by that time, call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Remus Pins Hope For Freedom On Little Green Box
George L Remus, in Hamilton County jail, declares he will defend himself and use a "liberty box" of documents to prove his case. Coroner Swing bars Remus from attending the Eden park inquest as witnesses are summoned. Family and associates face scrutiny as the bootleg king awaits developments from Lans ing Michigan discovery.
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Cincinnati
Franklin
Dodge
George L. Remus
Hamilton County
George L. Connors
Remus
Lansing
Mich
George Remus
Tea Pot Dome
Hir Fe
Erat Sree
Chicago
Romola Remus
Fred C. Swing
Swing
Ruth Remus
Mrs. Brown
Imogene Remus
Rose Hill
Youth Ends Life After Love Crisis in Tennessee
In Johnson City Tennessee on October 11, 19 year old Hawkins County farmer George Phillips killed himself with two revolvers after writing I want to die too. His sweetheart Hazel Fletcher aged 14 shot herself Saturday afternoon over their romance, leaving a note to Phillips. Family objections cited as a motive.
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Johnson City
Tenn
George Phillips
Hawkins County
Hazel Fletcher
Phillips
Radio powers and wavelengths cut across several stations
Washington D C Oct 11 The Federal Radio commission announced changes in wavelengths and power for broadcasting stations effective with license renewals Oct 15 WAFD Detroit gets 100 watts on 1300 kilocycles full time WMEC Detroit moves to 1230 kilocycles full time formerly used by WAFD WSOE Milwaukee reduced from 500 to 250 watts SXTNT Muscatine Ia cut from 3500 to 1000 watts
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Washington, D. C
The
Federal Radio Commission Today
WAFD
Detroit
WMEC
WSOE
Milwaukee
SXTNT
Muscatine
Mrs Scott Takes Scott's Body Home In Windsor
The body of Russell Scott, who hanged himself in Cook County jail, Chicago, Saturday night, arrived in Windsor this morning. He was accompanied by Mrs. Scott and Scott's father, as the family brought him home to Ontario.
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Windsor. Ont
Russell Scott
Cook County
Chicago
Coolidge backs smaller tax cuts than 400 million
Washington October 11 President Coolidge believes next year’s tax relief should be well below 400 million. The White House said no definite estimate exists yet but the president is convinced higher expenses and debt require restraint. He urges groups seeking tax relief to push for strict government economy.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Congress
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
White House
Iowa Radio to Carry Coolidge Speech
President Coolidge will speak Thursday afternoon between 2 and 3 o clock. Station WOC Davenport will join a chain of stations broadcasting the Founders Day program from the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh with Coolidge as the principal speaker.
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Davenport
Coolidge
Iowa
WOC
Carnegie Institute
Pittsburgh
Admiral Magano Breakfast With Coolidge At White House
Admiral Magano commander of the Japanese training squadron and four aides were entertained at breakfast today by President Coolidge in the White House. Also present were Secretary of the Navy Wilbur, Admiral Eberle chief of naval operations, and Captain Wilson Brown.
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Washington, D. C
INS
Magano
White House
President Coolidge
Navy
Wilbur
Eberle
Naval Operations
Wilson Brawn
Death of Cumberland Boy From Blistered Heel
Maurice Kirschner a nine year old Cumberland son of elevator proprietor E P Kirschner died after a blister on his heel became infected. The injury occurred three weeks ago and led to his death yesterday evening.
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Cumberland
Maurice Kirschner
E. P. Kirschner
Cumberland Elevator
Advertisement fragment with names Vivana Ribbon and Henry George
Fragmentary advertisement reads like a catalog of names including Felice Henry George Tedolita and Vivana Ribbon with a price or tag line. The readable portion suggests a promotional insert or sales pitch from a historic newspaper page.
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Felice
Henry George
Tedolita
Martin
Vivana
Whites on Island Facing Massacre
Sydney reports Australian cruiser Adelaide ordered from here to the Solomon islands after natives massacre two white missionaries and the crew of a native missionary ship. Whites on outer points armed. a bluejacket landing party to pursue offenders as authorities expect jungle fighting. Biloela to sail with stores for an extended campaign.
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South Sea
Solomon Islands
Adelaide
Sydney
Australia
INS
Islands
Wireless
Manila
Solomons
Biloela
Originator of Tent Show Drama Dead
George W. "Dad" Callahan a 40 year showman and credited as the originator of dramatic stock under canvas died of cancer in Pontiac. The body will be sent to Kansas City for burial Wednesday in Mount Washington cemetery. Callahan organized Callahan's Dramatic company which played across the country during the tent show's heyday.
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Pontiac
George W
Dad” Callahan
Kansas City
Mount Washington Cemetery
Callahan
Dramatic Company
Auto Thief Also Gets 30 000 Nickels
Louisville report says a thief stole an automobile and 30,000 nickels from J. E. Cobb of the Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co. The loot included 74 coin boxes in the car, amounting to 81,400 dollars according to Cobb.
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Lousville
J. E. Cobb
Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co
Cobb
Leviathan Brings Legionnaires Home
The steamship Leviathan sailed from Southampton with nearly 2000 Legionnaires aboard, the last of the great pilgrimage to Europe for the American Legion convention. This doughboy ship marks the homeward return of U S troops after World War I era service.
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Southampton
Eng
Leviathan
United States Lines
New York
Europe
Fort Madison man begins 28 year prison term
Edward Anderson, 43, Perry, Iowa, was convicted on three charges based on accusations by a 15 year old girl. He started serving a 28 year sentence at the state prison in Fort Madison. The girl's mother died when she was four, and a daughter was born to the girl in Des Moines.
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Fort Madison
Edward Anderson
Perry
Anderson
Des Moines
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