Quinn Wins Command of Legion Convention in San Francisco
The 1623 American Legion convention ended with Jonas R. Quinn elected commander on the eleventh ballot. Delegates and visitors filled Market Street, with a festive ball at the civic auditorium and parades through the city. The phrase Was in St. Paul next year, buddy echoed as thousands departed for the next gathering.
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San Fran
American Legionnaires
Clust
United
Sta San Francio
T Hrongs
Vetrre
Jonas R. Quinn
Caliterui
Cavenal Command
Alvin
Brownwood
Ruby Latham
Davenport
Davenport Girl Cadets
San Francisco
Market
Civic Auditorium
San
Clarence L. Edwards
Boster
Wilder
Metcalf
Kansas
Ryan Duffy
Fort Tu Lae
Thurman Mann
High Paint
N.C
Legionnaires
St. Paul
Buddy
Innesota
Slayer Death in Firefight Sparks Sheriff Stand
Deputies and a posse, firing through a burning home, killed a slayer after a prolonged siege. Ammonia jugs were used to flush him from a curtain nook as bullets shattered the structure. The coroner later identified three victims and investigations began.
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Barrie
Larson
Sherif
Undeen
Raasden
Forson
Ann
Trace of Stolen Mail Found in Sioux City
Authorities report a trace of stolen mail linked to an April 27 incident, involving Clemons and an underworld connection. Investigators say leads point to a local recovery in Sioux City as they pursue further evidence and suspects.
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Sioux City
Owato
Pestal i Clemons
Pont
Bandits Rob Illinglis Tank Train in Early Break
A squad of bandits boarded the Illinglis tank train at Charleston and held up a man before forcing entry at the gate of the First Nation abroad. They escaped with an estimated 175000 in currency and other valuables.
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Illinglis Tank
Charleston
American Arrested by Russian Police on Unknown Charge
Georges Jarrett an American businessman was arrested in China Siberia by the secret police likely under orders of the Soviet government while returning to Moscow from Harbin. The charge against him remains undisclosed. Deputy Customs Commissioner P. L. M. Crockett and three others were captured by Russian cavalry near Manchili last Monday and released when Chinese authorities detained a train bound for Russia. The Russians seized the firearms carried by their captives.
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Harbin
Manchuria
Georges Jarrett
China
Siberia
Aloscow
Moscow
Plm
Crockett
Manchari
Manda
Russia
Manchuk
Two More Grade Crossing Victims Die at Sioux City
Sioux City dispatch reports two more deaths from grade crossing crashes. Oscar Sunbold, 64, of Norway, was instantly killed when his car heading to work was struck by a passenger train near Kensett. Lester Wasson, 36, city street department worker, died when his wagon was hit by a Illinois Central train. wagon and horses were dragged several rods.
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Sioux City
Oscar Sunbold
America
Norway
Kensett
Lester Wasson
City Street Department
Tlinnis Central
Wasson
Light Power Plant at Rockwell City Destroyed by Fire
Fire destroyed the light and power plant in Rockwell City, threatening nearby buildings. The city, with no local water supply, faced a blackout as crews fought the blaze and coordinated outside help to salvage remaining facilities.
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Rockwell City
Town Light, Power Co
Obituaries and memorials from Prairie du Chien and Sumner area
Multiple notices recount deaths and services in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Thes tore Menges of Waterloo died of apoplexy at his Prairie du Chien home after residing there since 1858, serving as Crawford County Bank president and director. Other notices report Mrs. Eda Olds of Bremer entering Salvation Army services, and a local burial plan for von Kersey with family references.
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Howe Tolow
Sta France
Salvation Army
Sumner
M. Menges
Boy Killed by Sawmill Blade In Illinois Farm Accident
Charles Craig junior, 15, was drawn into a sawmill saw while he and his father were cutting railroad tires on a Mount Carroll area farm. The blade tore him from shoulder to waist. The father, Clinton Craig, lost an arm and a hand trying to save him. The accident occurred late Friday.
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Clinton, da
Charles Craig, Jr
Mount Carroll
Beggars' Incomes 32000 Yearly, Iowa Church Worker Claims
Des Moines reports Milton W. Brown driving the Iowa Presbyterian movement for Christian education. He cites a church solo about giving to beggars and asserts Christ is not hiding among beggars in the United States. He recalls a New York beggar arrested for speeding with a luxury hotel room and says ordinary beggars average about $22,000 yearly, urging a college campaign.
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Des Moines
Milton W. Brown
Iowa Presbyterian Movement
Dr. Brown Saiid
Christ
United States
New York
Ernest
Spirit-Writer to Sue Publication Over Spirit Writing Charges
Mrs Josie K Stewart arrived from New York to claim a 2560 prize from Scientific American for an authentic demonstration of spirit writing She denied altering cards and said a notary would testify she had no involvement Her husband J Maaha Bhra leader of the investigating committee said he would sue the publication for libel
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Cleveland
New York
Josie K. Stewart
J. MaAioha Bhra
Investiing
Stewart
Soldiers Ordered to Minande to Quell Moro Uprising
Officials report Mindanao unrest escalating as Governor General Wood orders two companies of Filipino constabulary to Minande by camel to assist in putting down the rebellion. Frontline officers express inability to control the situation without outside help.
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Minande
Nila
Wood
Mindanao
Ohio Man Starts to Crystallize McAdoo Backing in Midwest
Chicago reports William G. McAdoo’s presidential bid remains uncertain as Andre David and Ravenna, Ohio, organize a campaign headquarters to crystallize McAdoo sentiment. Rockwell, a noted Ohio Democrat with Cox campaign ties, leads efforts to build an organization and win delegates.
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McAdoo
Midwest
Chicago
William G. McAdoo
Andre David
Ravenna, O
Rockwell
Cox
Berlin News In Oct 20 World Note on Ruhr Crisis
International dispatches report Germany ceasing wage credits in the Ruhr and fearing social economic crisis. Premier Avigace of Saxony protests, while Stinnes meets Gen de Goutte over working conditions under French occupation. Berlin and Bavaria face strikes, rail blockades, and political purges as authorities shift to suppress unrest.
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Ruhr
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Fae
de Goutte
Iit
de Gouvtte
Hinds
Deadrock
Germany
Stinnes
von Lossow
Reischswehr
Bavaria
Hitleriten
Voelkische Beobachter
Allan von Lossow
Bee- Hill
Ben
Ebert
Gessier
von Lossen
Fy United Press
Bertin
Ger
France
B V D Liquor Bill Is Rejected by Jury in Wyoming Case
Sheridan Wyo Oct 20 Edward Cockrey Omaha Neb business man failed to collect 5300 for liquor sold five days before 1919 prohibition. A district court jury returned a verdict for the defendant in Cockrofts suit against the James H Stone estate. For payment on 1111 cases of Waier.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Edward Cockrey
Omaha
Neb
Cocktoy
James H. Stone
Wauer
Coolidge Urges Governors to Enforce National Laws Continues
President Coolidge urges state governors to enforce narcotics and prohibition laws, stressing joint federal and state responsibility. He notes the opium trade, smuggling, and illicit liquor as threats, calling for local enforcement alongside federal agents to curb retailers and distributors. The address reinforces the supremacy of the constitution and federal law, promising protection for law abiding citizens.
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Swort
Wei
Tno
Woman 64 Loses Suit Over Attack At Iowa Supreme Court Reversal
Des Moines Oct 20 The Iowa supreme court reversed an $8,025 verdict for a 64 year old woman who alleged rape by neighbor 64 year old Huisehus after rehearing finding insufficient evidence of guilt. The parties are widows neighbors. Also reported Sioux City Oct 20 attorney Charles Metcalfe 70 found of sound mind when arraigned. He faces assault and insanity charges after a shooting incident mistaken for chicken thieves. he remains jailed awaiting trial.
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Sioux City
Des Moines
Nie Henwaldt
Jacob Holeebur
Iowa Supreme Court Today
E. G. Alert
Huseehus
Renweldt
Huisehus
Charles R. Metcalfe
Woodbury
Akron racing trainer shoots judges at hotel lobby
Akron Oct 20 a trainer named Webb sought revenge after a suspension and shot race judges Gerhardy and Callen in the lobby of the Parage hotel. Webb was arrested. Gerhardy was shot near the heart and Callen through the chest. Both men were taken to hospitals.
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Akron
Workers Party Calls Celebrations Across Three Cities
Chicago on October 20 reports the Workers Party of America rallying mass machines in three cities to mark the sixth anniversary of the Russian Soviet government. The manifesto urges men and farmers in the United States to oppose any war against workers in Germany and calls for antiwar action.
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Chicago
Worker Party of America
Har Tt
Men 3
Armers
United States
Germany
Shopmen on Northern Pacific Get 2 Cents Hourly Raise
St Paul Oct 20 Shopcrafts employes of the Northern Pacific railway were granted a 2 cents per hour wage increase. The raise, negotiated through the associated organization of shopcrafts employes, affects 3000 workers and will raise the payroll by about 250000 dollars annually.
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St. Paul. Minn
Northern Pacific Railway
Thire
Associated Organization of Shoparafts
Humble Oil Cuts Ranger and Burk Barnett Crude Prices
Houston Oct 20 Humble Oil and Refining Co trimmed Ranger and Burk Barnett crude by 20 cents per barrel on all grades except the lowest to align with price levels cited by Texas and Magnolia companies.
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Houston, Tex
Humble of & Refining
Ranger
Burkbarnett
Texas and
Magnolia
Bank Loses Claim on Theft Insurance
Des Moines Oct 20 The Cedar Rapids National bank lost a $6 200 theft insurance claim against American Surety Co in the Town supreme court The court reversed a district court judgment by 44 to 2 ruling the loss resulted from false pretenses not larceny The bank was duped in January 1921 by a man using the name Charley Boyer who deposited 6875 cashed 675 and 6200 in two days after a fictitious phone call caused the teller to leave The bank kept cashing subsequent checks until the first teller returned and uncovered the ruse.
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United Press
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids National Bank
American Surety Company
New York
B. L. Anderson
Linn County
Charley’ & Boyer
Boyer
Brewer Claims Politics Blocks Dry Law Enforcement
St Louis, Oct 20. August Busch former brewer says political factors and fund raising influence have exempted three cities from the Volstead act. He alleges steel oil and packing interests backed enforcement to shield antitrust cases while only 2 1 2 percent of Americans shaped the law. He reports an enforcement officer admitted corruption in Washington hindering action.
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St. Louis
August Busch
Coolidge
Busch
United States
Washington
Indictments Return Charges in Grand Jury Case
Sioux City Oct 20. Amone thirty indictments returned by the federal grand jury three men charged with white slavery and seven with deposting offenses. HB Wachtler Merrill and Miles Robertson alias Miles Lowe indicted for transporting a woman from Rockford North Carolina to Cherokee Illinois and taking a 15 year old Sioux City girl to Minneapolis. Also seven indicted under Harrison anti narcotic act.
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Sioux City
Wachtler
Merrill
Miles Robertson
Miles Lowe
Wachsler
Phyllis Benton
Rockford
N. C
Cherokee
Robertson
Minneapolis
Saven
Harrison
Court Rules Padock Law Not Mandatory Injunctions
Philadelphia October 20. Judge Charles L McKheshan ruled that Congress through the injunction provisions of the federal prohibition act did not intend to abolish juries or compel courts to issue injunctions in every case where evidence shows a common nuisance exists.
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Philadelphia
Charles L. Mckheshan
Federal District Court
Congress
Warden Cannot Confirm Rathbun Arrest or Status
Anamosa Iowa October 20 Warden J XII Baumel of the men's reformatory refused to say if Ernest Rathbun has been captured or is still at large pending a habeas corpus case after the state supreme court decision yesterday Rathbun was ordered imprisoned during the proceedings and the warden provided no update on his status.
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Ramus
Paris
Steve Donoghue
Papyrus
Belmont Park
Hamas
Panny Heldy
Anamosa
J. XII. Baumel
Ernest Hathbun
State Supreme Court
Rathbun
Roumanian Cabinet Threatened by Plot Uncovering
Bucharest October 20 The fall of the Roumanian cabinet looms as an alleged fascist plot to kill government ministers and leading Roumanians is reported. Minister M Viafanu has submitted his resignation amid criticism of leniency toward fascists.
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Bucharest
M. Viatofanu
Foreigners Ordered to Leave Changsha Amid War
A Hankow report says consuls ordered all foreigners to depart Changsha as fighting between northern and southern troops resumes. Refugees arrive by steamer Siangtan and fear spreads as the city is set to be bombarded.
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Shanghai
Hankow
Changsha
Siangtan
Forty Missing When Steamer Hits Reef
Constantinople October reports the Italian steamship Agatocles struck a mine in the Gulf of Ismidh. Forty men are reported missing after the calamity.
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Constantinople
Agatocles
Gulf of Ismidh
Haynes Owens Drive to Stop Making of Malt Syrups
Washington, D. C., Oct. 20. Prohibition Commission announced a campaign to stop the manufacture and traffic of homebrew ingredients. Brew eries were notified to halt making malt syrups, base for home-made beer, under penalty of permit revocation. Haynes stated the aim is to stamp out the menace in all sections of the country.
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Washington, D. C
Prohibition
Haynes Hag
Haynes
Belmont Park Swells for Record Big Horserace
Belmont Park in New York braced for up to 100000 fans as Zev Papyrus winner and My Own clash on Christmas day. Promoters expect a half million dollar gate. premium seats sold out at high prices amid a costly setup at Churchill Downs connections and Culver City plans.
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Zey
Churchill Downs
Berileus
Hace
Los Angeles
Cal
Dick Ferris
Culver City
Here
Admiral Grayson
Southern California Jockey Club
Zev-Papyrus
National News Wire
Belmont Park Race Track
New York
Parkin Star of Towa-Illinois Gridiron Battle
Iowa City hosts homecoming as Hawkeyes meet Illinois in a packed game day crowd. Officials estimate about 30 000 fans attended with a parade honoring notable alumni and a series of related events including banquets and pep meetings led by figures like Gov. Lowden and coach Robert Ruppke.
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Parkin Star of
Towa
Illinois
Page OX
Hawkeyes
Illini
Frank O. Lowden
Tlerbert Quick
Lowden
Walter Jessup
University of Town
Robert Ruppke
Ilinois
Towa Packers
Purdue
Davenport Architect W C Kruse Elected Iowa AIA President
Davenport Indiana native W C Kruse of Davenport was elected president of the Iowa chapter of the American Institute of Architects at the convention in Sioux City. Des Moines’ E E Jones was named vice president Cedar Rapids’ H Taylor became secretary and W J Brown treasurer. The Davenport group invited the convention to meet there next year with no final decision yet.
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Sioux City
W. C. Kruse
Davenport
Iowa Chanter
American Institute of Architects
Kruse
Ralph City
E.E. Jones
Des Moines
NM. H. Taylor
Cedar Rapids
WJ. Brown
Halts $2 Charge to Unload Twodeckers
Washington DC October 20 The Interstate Commerce Commission refused permission for the Union Stockyards Company to raise unloading charges for double deck livestock cars at the Chicago packing center from one to two dollars. The commission found the existing one dollar charge still reasonable despite higher loading costs.
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Washington, D. C
Union Stockyards Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Roosevelt House fills with relics from Colonel life
New York reports Roosevelt House at 28 Harlem Street houses hundreds of Roosevelt era manuscripts and memorabilia. The dedication date is set for Oct 27. Items include a stuffed lion, a frying pan, a Nast cartoon, six hundred bound Herald Times World volumes, a six inch miniature hunting group by Dwight Franklin, and a cradle with a historic message donated by Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. The Brazilian government gifted a riding outfit from the River of Doubt expedition.
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Associated Press
New York
Tom Nast
Roosevelt House
Theodore Roosevelt
Haar Twentieth Street
Manhattan
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Association
Harvard
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Frank A. Munsey
The
Herald
Bil) Sewall
Maine
Boy fatally struck by pitchfork in accidental plunge
Cherokee, Oct 29. Wilbur Patterson, son of Logan Patterson, was instantly killed when his brother James Patterson, while bedding cows, thrust a pitchfork through a stack of straw and into Wilbur’s brain. James did not see his brother on the other side.
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Cherokee, Ie
Wilbur Patterson
Logan Patterson
James
James Patterson
Impeachment Charge to Be Filed Monday
Oklahoma House announces impeachment charges against Gov. J C Watton and other state officials will be filed Monday at 1 30 p m by the House state government committee chairman Disney announced today
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State Capitol
Oklahoma City
Okla
Get
House of Representatives
J. C. Watton
House
Disney
Hunger strike grows in Irish jails with 2000 prisoners
More than 2 000 republican prisoners are on hunger strike in Irish jails, a statement from republican headquarters today says the movement is growing rapidly. The report names Dublin and mentions ongoing protests and solidarity actions.
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Dublin
Get
Illlinois Harriers Defeat Iowa In Cross Country Meet
Illinois wins 34 to 21 at Iowa City in a four and a half mile cross country race. Capt. Misher of Illinois beats Phelps of Iowa by 10 feet to the tape. Goodrich of Iowa places fifth as the field finishes behind Misher and Phelps in order Marzuta Illinois McKeever Illinois Goodrich Cowna Robinson Illinois Hall Illinois Marchi Iowa Varnes Iowa Bender Iowa. Time 1 23 08.
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Iowa City
Illinois
Towns
Hawkeye Harriers
Flint
Capt
Misher
Ilinois
Phelps
Iowa
Goodrich
Towa
Marzuta
McKeever
Eowna
Robinson
Hall
Marchi
Varnes
Bender
Maquoketa Contempt Finding Tangles Around Utilities
Dwight Chapin a contractor was found guilty of contempt for wiring too close to To wa Electric company lines violating an injunction. City Manager Guy Morse denied knowledge of the violation. Not guilty verdicts followed in Maquoketa. Iowa extension workers returned home after the annual conference at Iowa State College. Dr Harland Updegraff, new Cornell College president, spoke at Mount Vernon inaugural address. Terrephone experts warn many women speak too fast over the telephone harming tone and composure.
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Dwight Chapin
Towa Electric Company
Guy Morse
Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
Mount Vernon
Harlan Updegraff
Cornell College
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