Maynard Wins Big Air Race to Medla Route
The report details Lieut. Maynard completing a cross continental air flight from Mineola to the Pacific, with his wife and two children greeting him. It notes fatalities and constant dangers of the race, including crashes of other pilots and the challenging route across several cities.
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Mineola
Maynard
Ocean
Sergi
N. E. ‘Kline
Sergiline
Leutenrant
Earth
Lieut
Chen
Vonmi
San Francisco
Wbastleton Field
Townsend Dodd
Port
Iinghamion
Inghamion
Britton
Aingiamcon Ad Lpsdaeas A
Boattin
Curtis Field
Rochester Ora
Tine Bey
Goltz Willing to Germanize North Russia
Paris reports that General von Der Goltz and allied troops may evacuate Baltic states and move toward northern Russia. Interallied commission plans to leave soon. fear grows of German-leaning governance spreading to Petrograd and Moscow, complicating Bolshevik resistance and Soviet upheaval.
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Paris
Inter-Allied Military Commission
von der Goltz
Baltic States
Baltic
Mienice
Vorner Goltz
Russia
Soviet Russia
Petrograd
Moscow
Ruventis
Bas
Unil
Vote Equalizing Pact Amendment Debate Continues
Washington observers report ongoing scrutiny of the peace treaty document between the United States and Germany and allied powers. Senate discussions focus on a single major legal amendment proposal aimed at equalizing voting power with Great Britain, amid broader league of nations considerations.
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Contine
Ger
United States
League of Nations
Senate
Gland contents live after body asserts doctor claim
A doctor asserts gland contents remain active after death and advocates postmortem placement in special hospitals for euthanasia like procedures. The report notes ongoing debate amid medical ethics concerns and references recent journal discussions and public reactions.
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Serge Voron
Miners to Capital as Wage Bodies Meet in Des Moines
Des Moines reports a wage conference among miners and operators to decide on a six hour day and five day week, with a strike possibility if negotiations fail. Leaders warn employers will be responsible for any walkout, while a full wage conference is set to convene in Washington next Tuesday.
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Washington, D
Thomas T. Brewster
John J. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Wilson
Washington
Brewster
S. Triain
Lewis
Indianapolis
Ind
Director General Railways
Walker D. Hi
Indiana
Seven men charged in Gary over throw plot
Associated Press report from Gary Indiana notes seven men were charged in Chicago with conspiring to overthrow the government. Raids by military authorities seized radical literature and deportation proceedings were expected for additional suspects. Three new individuals were held for investigation after the arrests.
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Sity
Gary
Tud
Chicago
De Valera Re-elected Sinn Fein Leader at Secret Conclave
A garbled report notes Éamon de Valera being re elected as Sinn Fein president at a secret gathering. Mentions officers and treasurer positions and lists several names in unclear roles while referencing Boland and De Valera in connection with the United States.
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de Valera
Sinn Fein
Samann de Valerein
Ben Ose
Artie ¢Reidinh
YP Hava i Yotrrios
Aislin Stock
Parry Fadand
Honertey Treasurey
Wore
Linven
Boland
FIPME LEFT TO DISIMOFANT NEAR PARIS
Dispatches report a split over a Figme settlement leading to direct negotiations between lethhary and Stevia while power dynamics shift. Vienna notes Dr Renner resigns prompting immediate constitutional changes and calls for a new premier.
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FIPME
Paris
Havas T
Figme
Lethhary
Stevia Hue
Veter Aes
Beggars Seek Fund For Drugged Tots Scandal
Disjointed report describes beggars targeting a drugged children case, with mentions of Roy Louikari and Roy Lavlear. Imposters solicit small cash offerings, claiming to aid jail releasees and innocents, while others push for money from sympathetic locals. Confusing dialogue hints at fraud and charity pressure.
Salvation Army Head Wins U S Cross of War
Evangeline C Booth, commander of the Salvation Army in America, to receive a distinguished service medal in New York from Maj Gen David Shanks as citation from the War Department credits her meritorious and distinguished wartime leadership and the Army’s contribution to victory.
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Washington, D.C. Orr
Evangeline C. Booth
Salvation Army
America
New York
I David ©. Shanks
Wilson
Booth
War Department
United States
Walsh Urges Irish Freedom to Senate as League Question
In Washington Senator Walsh launches a sharp exchange over bringing Ireland’s freedom before the League of Nations. He cites Article 11 to claim a forum for Ireland’s case, arguing public discussion aids Irish cause and reflects the American public’s will. Senator Penrose questions what more the U.S. could do, while Walsh counters that action would threaten victual British imperial policy and vows a firm stance.
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Walsh
League
Washington
Senate
Montini
Secians
United States
Ireland
Trish
League For Irish
League For Irish Indeqeens d ‘Ance, Senator Penrose.' Republiew
Greer Brite
Fairbank Woman Killed by Train She Didn't See
Fairbank, a woman named Sophia Lehmkuhl, aged around sixty, was struck and killed by a freight train yesterday after stepping onto the tracks in front of the engine. The tragedy left six sons. survivors include two living in Independence and three in Chicago, with further relatives noted.
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Fairbank
Willian
Fred Yo
Ta Fr Pendence
Weeteate
Chicasre
No Whist and Dance Money for Church Work Says Bishop
The Bishop of Chelmsford barred money raised from whist drives and dances intended for church work. He noted both forms are recreation and questioned using them for church fundraising, asserting neither has been approved or blessed with prayer.
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London
Chelmsfard
Inney
Cleveland Strike Attacks Injure Two at Wire Mill
In Cleveland and near the Cuyahoga plant of American Steel and Wire two men were shot during disturbances sparked when workers brought fresh meat into the plant. William Leash, assistant superintendent, said officers were told the shots came from a machine gun inside the plant. No arms were found after searches. The Pittsburgh district saw no major developments in steel worker strikes as unions maintain firm support for the walkout. An injunction against picketing at the South Cuyahoga arena was issued by the Interstate Steel and Iron Corp.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Del
Clyahoga
American Steer and Wire Company
William Leash
Pittsburgh
Ued
Chimtao
Eaid
Hal E Anditien
Steetasd
Strik
Chigaya
Interstate Steal and Iron Corporation
Nn Violegren
Belgian King to Visit Grand Canyon and Washington
Reports indicate the Belgian king and queen will visit Washington and the Grand Canyon on a monthlong trip. They will be hosted by Mrs. Wilson and attend events in St Louis before heading to Cincinnati for a humanitarian mission. The itinerary includes speeches and interstate travel with reception by officials and public crowds.
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Washington, D. C
Get
Cand
Wilson
Miteshall
Boor
Ike
Isis Gery
Teunday
Grand Canyon
Abigou
Cincimnatiae Fein
Weather forecast for Washington and region
Weather predictions for the week beginning Monday indicate generally fair and cooler conditions. Early week may see rising temperatures followed by a cool trend as the week progresses with a mix of sun and clouds across Washington territory.
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Washington, Q
Mondiy Bie Mewether
Senate endorses railroad strike penalties and wage commission
Government moves to end rail strikes with a permanent policy creating a federal wage and working conditions commission. Penalties would apply to those who foment strikes and to railroad workers, with regional panels for swift dispute settlement. Labor delegates push for collective bargaining rights, seeking a fair veto as unions press for representation reform.
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Associated Press
Whahington
T. C
Roegds
Avai HO
Mynsre
Roeder Wie Toard Provident
Go Federal Commission On
Toei
Lakolette
Republican
Wisconsin
Carmins
Wies
Cummins
Kiangion
National Industrial Conference
Labor Delecates
Committee of 15 Inday
Thea
Lane
Ote
National Guard Opposes U S Army Bill over peace time army plan
New York framed remarks by Gen Angus Frater and National Guard officials denounce an Army bill for a peacetime force and conscription. Opponents cite safety and cost concerns while challenging Chamberlain and Wadsworth bills before Congress.
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N. D. Guard
U.S. Army
I Tismarck
Angus Frater
New York
National Guard
Chamberlain, Kahn
Wadsworth-Bahn
Congress
National Gold Association
Aynerteai
Senwore
Weinwarti
Chambertian
Food piles high on docks as New York paces need
A garbled Associated Press dispatch from New York reports food shortages piling up on piers. Officials including a federal food administrator warn of large quantities of fruit, rice, and perishables threatened by an ongoing strike. Shipper shelves stock and port authorities brace to preserve limited supplies amid disruptions.
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N.Y
Associated Press
New York
Wilson Without Notable Change May Avoid Knife
Fragmented OCR text describes medical discussion around a patient named Wilson and a possible operation. It notes that doctors report no material change in condition, mentions a Dr Grayson and Dr Hig OX Perevnte, and references a prosthetic procedure or operation related to the prostate. The piece ties Wilson’s status to hospital care and a possible preventive surgery.
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Wilson
Noted Americans urge Russia to embrace true democracy
A broad coalition of prominent Americans including Samuel Gompers and leaders from labor, business, and journalism urged Russians to reject Bolshevism and adopt a democratic government. Messages were prepared for wide distribution in a special Struggling Russia issue by the Russian Information Bureau in the United States. The appeal cited hope for a democratic, constituent assembly and featured signatories from Congress, the presidency, and major newspapers across the country.
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Associated Press
New York
Russia
Belshevisn
Russian Information Bureau
United States
Messares
Red Terror
Gun
Baronet
Tunssia
Samuel Gompers
Ferderiusen Af Pn
Jiv
Itusaja
Amon
Walter Newton
Committee On Foreign Affairs
House of Representatives
Sherman
Minois
Juring
Ohio
King. Vial
Johnson
South Dakota
Thomas
Colorado
John Eseh
Nicholas Murrey
Columbia
Naiy
Jacob M. Schiff
Washington
Cine Bui Alelphia Inquir
Ballinare
Aged Cedar Falls Resident Feared Lost After Walk
A Cedar Falls elder described as despondent has not returned, with searches and scent tracking around the northeast town outskirts near Gorge Watse age. The man lived with his brother Charles on First Street and is feared to have wandered away. police and local figures request help and note a delayed Courier delivery at homes by 4:08.
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Charlys
Denikin Advances Near Petrograd as Soviet Defenses Hold
fragmentary dispatches from Riga London report the Bolsheviks defending Petrograd while Denikin’s forces push from the Dnipro valley toward Gomel and Chernigoff. Yudenich nears the city, while German and Russian troops guard the Luga front and the Don region sees Bolshevik retreat efforts.
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London
Yudenlich
I ‘Nad Selo
Gutehina
Peregrad
Sheliad
Petrograd
Russia
Orsard
Yudeniteh i
Petrog
Haves
Luga
Denikine
Den
Dniper
Chernigoff
Gomel
Orel
Don
Dunn River
Riga
Supreme Council Debates U S Roles on Nations Commissions
The Associated Press reports Washington Oct. 18 that Republican leaders say the senate will not approve American participation in the League of Nations or international commissions until the peace treaty is ratified by Congress. Germany seeks action as Italian foreign minister attends council meeting.
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Moses
Aris
Mangin
Interallied Commission
Baltic States
Cen. Vor der Goltz
Paris
Baltic
Unig
Sherwood A. Cheney
U. A
Undertiteh
Petrograd
Hoyyayer
Congress
Ffaris Seid
He Dubie
Maris
Aierioga
Trant Rey
Fiem
Senate
Associated Press
Washington
League of Nations
Unite
Supreme
Great Powers
United States Senate
United States
Germany
Lesirous
Lesirous of Americat Signoritous
Rome
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