Purcell death split over murder verdict in Chicago
A six-member coroner jury in Chicago split on whether reformer Purcell died by murder or by his own action. After testimonies from police, coroner staff, and family, they returned an open verdict, noting nicotine poisoning but unable to determine ingestion method or exact cause. The inquest left the mystery unresolved.
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Chicagos
Chicago
H. Purcell Comini
Peter Holtman
New
Brokker
Hoffman
I. Purcell
Leath
Roscoe Street
Hoyne
oThiat
Attorprey
James McShane
Ait
Tom Purcell
Lavinia. Purcell
John D.sheeny
Tom
McShane
Criminal Court
Pur‘orl
Board of Trade and Stock Market
Met
Purcell
William Danner
Opie
Charles Martin
Hofman
Wollman
Joe Mallaw
Henry Hanson
George Cudmore
President Wilson Relieved From Swelling After Restful Night
Washington bulletin reports President Wilson relieved from glandular swelling after two days of discomfort and enjoying a good night. His vital signs remain normal and he is cheerful with Mrs Wilson reading to him. White House says Belgian king and queen visit on Oct 24 remains under consideration.
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Mressy
Washington
Wilson
White House
Union Right to Bargain Offered Labor Council
A declaration asserting the right of wage earners to bargain collectively and to be represented by their chosen representatives was presented to the national industrial committee by Thomas N. Chadbourne. Approved by public and labor delegates, it faced strong opposition from capital representatives. The draft emerged after two four hour sessions and was presented at 2:10 p.m.
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Thepsociated
Prashington, D
National Industrial Committee
Thomas N. Chadbourne
4000 Miners in Iowa Affected If Walkout Occurs
The United Mine Workers warn 4000 miners in Iowa could lose work if the November 1 strike goes ahead. J C Lewis of the Iowa district says outcomes depend on union discussions with operators. Around Des Moines 500 miners could be affected, with coal supplies tightening and potential shortages.
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Wes Moines
Ser
Iowa
J. C. Lewis
Iowa Dist Miet
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Twx
Missouri
Mes Moines
Indianapolis
International
Washington
Labor
Wilso
John L. Lewis
Tha
Packers Bid to Enter Unrelated Foods Reveals Control
The federal trade commission report says five Chicago packing firms dominate many groceries beyond meat, with control varying by locality. It notes large shares in poultry, dairy, cheese, evaporated milk, and canned goods, while warning exact national figures are hard to obtain.
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Associated Pre
Washington, D. C
Get
Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
Armour
Soda Stanus
Armour & Company
Basiv
Packer
Swift, Wilson, Armour and Cudger
Wisconsin
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Swift Concern
Guin
Armourain Company
Eer
Cabby
Libby
Ly Libor
McNeill & Libby
Sinn Fein Defy Authorities Meet Despite Prohibition
Tohlin Oct 16 Sinn Fein held its twelfth annual convention at midnight in the Mansion House, lasting three days, despite orders to prevent the assembly. The gathering proceeded with Sinn Fein, Irish volunteers and Gaelic league members present as police and authorities sought to enforce the ban.
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Tohlin
Nm O
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Louse
Teland
Dublin
Eig
Irish Volunteers
Gaelic Lingue
Tredyin
Theft of 1250 Dollar Platinum at Cedar Falls Teachers College
Police report a theft of platinum worth 1250 dollars from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. A strong box was broken into on Tuesday night. investigators note a possible clue from a man offering valuable luggage to ship to New York that evening. The stolen platinum was used in college chemistry labs.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa
New York
Public Radio Service Plan Advices Congress by Daniels
A plan outlined to Congress proposes a national radio service under Secretary Daniels. It would maintain naval and private stations with a national commission's oversight, opening existing or new stations to general public correspondence at navy fixed rates. Public trans oceanic correspondence through naval stations would be limited to temporary suspensions of private service.
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Washington, D
Congress
Daniels
Naval
Kaiser Adds Servants to Move to Doorn Estate
Sep 17 report from Amerongen states the former German ruler plans to move to Doorn with a staff. He has reportedly purchased several villas to house his servants and plans to relocate personnel to Doorn.
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Kaiser
Dorn
Amerongen
Ry Perur
Doon
Doorn
Fighting Mayor Ole Hanson to Speak in Waterloo
Ole Hanson renowned as a staunch anti Bolshevik will address a Waterloo audience Saturday evening at the Wa joo theatre. The Rotary club directors announced the appearance after a meeting and discussed local arrangements on short notice. Hanson’s Davenport club message earlier urged improved civic effort, and Waterloo expects his talk to influence local views on Bolshevism and community unity.
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Ole Hanson
Wa Joo Theatre
Hanson
Moon
Rotary Ranb
Bolshevism
Froue Sette
Edo
Ferros Aveyr
TM Wintow
Hanso Fore
Davenport
Waterloo
Iowa
Shantung Debate Resumes in Senate Vote Expected
U S Senate debates the Shantung amendment amid concerns over United States restraint. Senators Wellage Hale and Phelan oppose reservations and warn against conceding to Japanese expansion while urging balanced American interests. Lidendorff reportedly refuses to testify before a German leaders commission.
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Hyde Associated Press
Washington
Altho
Elase
Wellage
Maine
League of Nations
Phelan
Phelan, Denotrat
California
America
Japan
Shantung
China
Pacific
League of Ni Iiong
Devish Sr An
Germany
Hanes
Sapam
Europe
Townsend
Esahiean
Michigan
Paris Pact Teat Reparation Provisions Detailed
The Paris treaty provisions outline German disarmament and military dissolution, with immediate archives handover and restitution of Alsace Lorraine properties. It covers dismantling warships, surrender of surface vessels, delivery of military material, and removal of fortifications within 50 kilometers of the Rhine, plus reassignment of Alsace Lorraine and Assaahan properties and dead information sharing.
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Associated Press
Washington
Staly Yard
Paris
Tuba
Upper Si
Lesla
Upper Silesia
Belgium
Alsace-Larraint
Tietorn Atsaihans
Assaihans
Lorrainars
Mie
Drowned Balloon Fliers May Be Missing
Reported search near Cape Bri for two balloonists Damon and Verheyden after their craft was found adrift. An official from the national championship fire may identify a body found near the Astisin by the Detroit line, with casualties possibly connected to the missing men.
Pastor Leaves to Take Higher Paying Post in Chicago
A district manager for three years with an insurance firm resigns to assume the Lake Farts Methodist Church pastorate in Chicago, with $2,500 salary listed and remarks about ministers seeking better pay. The move follows a quote about gold and churches facing financial choices.
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Chicago
Demondson
the Lake
Austria naturalizes 160000 anti Czechs within nine months
The Associated Press reports that between November and July about 750000 naturalizations occurred in Austria after its collapse. Most were Bohemian Moravian residents of German ancestry seeking German Austrian citizenship to avoid Czech rule. Many refugees also applied, choosing Austrian citizenship to escape confinement or reprisals.
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Associatet
Vienna
Austria
Bohemia and Moravia
Maury
Wheat Embargo Lift Sought by Barnes Denied by President
President faces delay as the White House receives recommendation to lift the wheat embargo. Rear Admiral Grayson, the president's physician, says he will not allow the matter to be presented to the president at this time.
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Barnes
Washington, D. C
Daling Her
United States Grain Corporation
White House
Grayson
Dannunzio seeks Fiume freedom through entente
The report outlines DAnnunzio pressing for Fiume independence via an entente. It notes Trores or Torees holding Fiume, a drafted manifesto by Capt DAnnunzigays inviting Serbians and Italians to recognize a shared national right, and an airborne delivery promising bonds of brotherhood.
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Crut
Gabrisie
Vrainer
Four Burned as 100 Flee Fire at Minnetonka Huts
A fire at the Methodist assembly grounds near Groveland Lake Minnetonka early this morning destroyed 70 cottages. Four people burned, two of them children, were hospitalized in Minneapolis. About 100 evacuees, many in street clothes, sought shelter in local hotels. few houses at the grounds were occupied due to the late season.
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Minnetonka
Associated
Mieres
Minneapolis
Minn
Methodist Assembly
Groveland
Lake Minnetonke
Federal control merits object of all meeting
At Indianapolis a convention of the National Association of Railway and Utilities commissioners debated federal control of railroads. Division of sentiment on the future of railroads marked the sessions. A conference on electric railroads and rate procedures was held. New executives and vacancies were announced by President William J. Shaw, with members from Indiana Missouri Florida New York and other states.
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Associated Press
Ndianapolis
Ind
National Association of Railway and Utilities Commissioners
Willian J. Shaw
Hiinvis
Lavight On. Lewis
Jows
Joseph GB. Lastman
Interstate Commorence Mission
B.J. Lewis
Indiana
Willian
Burbs
Missouri
G. Taylor
Nr Praske
John M. Ninkel
Frederick Z. Macleod
Massachusetts
Jol A. Gasher
Inwa
E. P. Morecan
West _ Vitechnia
Paul P. Haynes
Jlance H. Cleland
Washington
Cinnoe-Tt
Tates
Courier Delivery Note With Late Paper Notice
The notice states paper delivery should occur before 5:80 o clock. If the carrier fails to deliver on time due to error, a replacement paper will be sent. Readers are urged to call to request redelivery and confirm the issue promptly.
Labor leader seeks release of radical in steel strike tensions
John Fitzpatrick of the Chicago Federation of Labor says he will demand the War Department publish the name of a radical member tied to the Gary Gary steel strike. Officials report 168 of 17 rollers have returned to work. inquiry into radicals to close next week with hearings in Pittsburgh and Washington. Gary investigations continue as army and federal agents pursue alleged plots.
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Uhe Ansociated Press
Re. Fitzpatrick
Elyit
Velury Baker
Organized Labor
Gary
Senate
Washington, D. C
Senate Labor Committee
Kenyon
United States
Ind
Mapes
W. 8. Mapes
Leonard Wood
Central Army Department
Wood
Sake
Prublic
Chicago
City Hare
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Hoston
Mass
House of Correction
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Charles W. Buzzell
Montreal
L. C. Rockwell
Gomes
Des Moines
Witter
Teachers College
Public Radio
Rotary Club
Waterloo Theatre
Diamond Joe
Avertisemena
U.S
Ludendoree
Berlin
Lidendorff
D’annunzio
FIUME
Entente
John Fitzpatrick
Buncombe
Baker Reported
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