Unknown Soldier Chosen From Four in French Chapel
Chalons Marne October 24 The unknown soldier destined for Arlington was selected this morning in a simple chapel ceremony. Sergeant Edward F Younger of Chicago presented the roses, walked among four caskets, and designated the chosen soldier. The Dead March played as the casket was readied for transport to America. Arlington Armistice Day plans clash with the armament conference schedule in Washington causing officials to consider delaying events. Delegates from Japan arrived and received a cordial welcome in Washington ahead of talks on reparations and exchanges with American officials.
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Chalons Marne
America
National Cemetery
Ariington
I.a
United States
Edward F. Younger
Chicago
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Bergt
Younger
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Tsyo
Washington, D. C
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Arlington
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Nference
Armis
Ashington
Diplomatic Corps
Vashua Woman Seeks Self Harm With Carbolic Acid
Washua Iowa October 24 Special Mrs Harry Harrison is critical at home after drinking carbolic acid. Family members heard screams and found her unconscious. Doctors rushed aid but her condition remains grave with no clear motive or conviction to explain the attempted self harm.
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Harry Harrison
Highways Report From Several Towns In Iowa Area
A garbled report from the Highways Department lists towns including Albert Lea Algona Cedar Rapids Davenport and New Hampton. It notes road conditions as of a recent period with seed storage or related conditions and mentions a probability of rain or unsettled weather in the area yesterday.
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Department of Agricultura
We Bureau
Albert Lea Minn
Algona
Charles
Cedar
Davenport
Bes
Ranh
Newhang
Bain
Tueaday
Church laughter campaign erupts as crowd cheers
Passersby in Chicago watched as First Presbyterian Church doors opened for a cheerfulness campaign led by Rev. Charles S. Stephens. He urged Christians to laugh naturally and without effort, prompting audible roars of laughter from the gathering and astonished onlookers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
First Presbyterian Church
Charles 5
Stephens
Justy Rhodes Riot At Paris Embassy Sparks Panic
A panicked scene at the American embassy in Paris involved women stenographers as an unkempt man with an oilskin wrapped package entered. The man claimed to seek Ambassador Herrick’s autograph, was seized, and later arrested. Police held a bomb and a jailed communist deputy amid tensions over Sacco and Vanzetti.
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United Press
Paris
Joseph Mikulec
Ambassador Herrick
the Sante
Herrick
Sacco
Vanzetti
Dedham
Mass
Maquoketa Bank Reopens After Pledges and Support
Maquoketa Iowa Oct 24 After the Jackson County Bankers association offered to loan funds to meet immediate needs depotors pledged support at a big mass meeting Saturday afternoon The bank had been closed last week after a run caused withdrawals with Deputy State Banking Superintendent Reed addressing the gathering The bank will reopen this week under state supervision by G A West
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Associated Press
Maquoketa
Jackson County Barkers’ Association
Jackson State Savings Bank
State Bank
G. A. West
Reed
Governor Increases Reward for Murray Bandits
Des Moines reports Gov. N. E. Kendall raised the bounty from 500 to 2000 for the arrest and conviction of the Murray bandits who attacked four members of Sheriff Ed Wests posse in Murray Iowa. The decision follows state law allowing up to 500 per crime.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
N. E. Kendall
Ed West
Murray
J. B. Drer
Osceola
Burkett Sentenced for Forging Roosevelt Endorsement
Lena Richardson Burkett of Dale, Indiana, was sentenced today to up to three years in prison for forging Theodore Roosevelt’s signature to a note for 62,900 dollars. The Associated Press reports the case from New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Lena’ S Richardson Burkett. Dale
Ind
Theodore Roosevelt
Clinton Police Seek Busy Gang of Yeggs
Clinton police today seek clues toID a gang of safeblowers active Saturday night they blew the Hawkeye Feed offices and planned the Moline Oil gas station job. They took about $525 in checks and $50 cash plus a .38 caliber revolver and the company bank book.
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Associated Press
Clinton
Hawkeye Feed Company
Moline Oil Company
Hawkere Company
Cinco-It's Safe Safe Campaign Ad Warnings
An advertisement titled Cinco-It's Safe urges viewers to trust the product for safety. It promotes cautious usage and highlights benefits while avoiding risky claims. The spot emphasizes reliability and peace of mind for consumers considering the product.
Courier Delivery Guarantee and Redelivery Policy
The Courier will be delivered before 5 30. If not received by then due to carrier error or other causes call 3330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
European War Chiefs Dine with Harding at White House
Washington October 24 Three top European military leaders Gen Diaz Italy Admiral Beatty England and Gen Jacques Belgium are to be guests at a White House luncheon with President Harding. The group includes state war and navy secretaries and Alton T Roberts. They arrived en route to a Legion convention in Kansas City amid cheering crowds.
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Washington, D. C
Europe
Diaz
Italy
Beatty
England
Jacques
Belgium
Harding
White House
State, War and Navy
Alton T. Roberts
American Reception Committee
Legion Convention
Kansas City
Bari
Lady Beatty
Sir Auckland
Geddes
Marshall Field
Gen. Diaz
Admiral Beatty
Canadian Blue Nose Wins North Atlantic Sail Race
The Blue Nose of Lunenburg defeated the Elsie of Gloucester in two straight races to capture the North Atlantic sailing championship. Captain Walters moved from behind to take first on the fourth leg as the American defender trailed by eight minutes at the fourth mark.
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Associated Press
Halifax
Blue Nose
Lumenburg
Elsie of
Gloucester
North Atlantic
Capt. Walters
Newberry Case May Be Dragged in Again
Washington October 24 United Press reports the Newberry election case may return to the senate, despite administration hopes to delay it until after the tax bill. Senator Lodge said it is a matter of the highest privilege and may be brought up at any time.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Newberry
Senate
Senator Lodge
Ey United Press
Paris
Briand
Washington
Hungary
Czecho-Slovakia
Jugo-Slavia
Romania
Loud Speaker Demonstrations At TelPioneers Convention
St Louis reports demonstrations of a new loud speaker device by American Telephone and Telegraph Co. that can magnify a voice over a telephone many times. The program at the Telephone Pioneers of America convention highlighted the invention.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Convention of the Telephone Pioneers of America
Robbers Loot Fruit Stand for 2750 Cash in St Louis
Two masked bandits robbed a fruit stand dealer in St Louis Missouri last night fleeing with about 1850 from the cash register and 300 from employees total 2750 in loot. Police report notes the incident occurred October 24 with the proprietor providing details.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Baldy the Bald Eagle Killed Near Dubuque
The famous bald eagle Baldy, long known to farmers for raiding hen coops in this territory, was shot near Dubuque by Ralph Trowbridge. The six foot six inch wingspan bird weighed about 3-4 pounds and will be stuffed for a scientific collection. Baldy was the first eagle killed in this region in ten years.
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Associated Press
Dubuque. A
Baldy
Ralph Trowbridge
Ex-emperor Karl amid failed coup in Hungary
Paris reports an attempted Karlist coup in Hungary as ex Emperor Charles is said killed or captured. Britain and the Little Entente move to expel Karl while Czechoslovakia and Serbia mobilize at the border. Paris dispatches note allied pressure to remove Karl and Washington remains aloof awaiting a decision.
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Budapest
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Czecho-Slovakia
Serbia
Roumania
Spain
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Eimperor Karl
Budanen
Here
Paris
Council of Allied
Washington, D. C
State Department
United States
Ambassadors’ Council
Severay
Miami Death Case Sparks Doubt On Spurgin Link
Miami October 24. Police say the body recovered from a Miami hotel matches no definite identification of Warren C. Spurgin the missing Chicago bank president. Local businessman D W Bennett insists it is Spurgin but others say the deceased does not resemble him. The man is described as five feet ten inches tall, 160 pounds with red hair, while Spurgin was over six feet tall 260 pounds with black hair. Spurgin disappeared July 20 as Illinois bank closed and authorities pursued embezzlement and prohibition charges across several countries.
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Associated Press
Miami
Mia
Warren C. Spurgin
Chicago
D W
Bennett
Spurgin
C. Slugden
New York
Michigan Avenue Trust Company
J. H. Haley
Carbondale
Sporgin
Chcicago
Canada
Cuba
Mexico
Illinois
This Man Has Six Swell Lickings on His Drunken Trail
Chicago detectives hunt Jake Miller after a drunken spree that allegedly included beating his wife and her elderly parents. Miller, married four years, previously served time for assault related to domestic violence and was said to have started the latest incident by demanding more money.
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Presa
Chicago
B8ix
Jake Miller
Miller
De Valera Near Break Up Parley Over Irish Peace
London October 24. The fate of the Irish peace talks hung on Sinn Fein after De Valera’s letter to the pope. Lloyd George pressed for a yes or no on recognizing the king’s sovereignty. Collins returned from Dublin with a message indicating the plenipotentiaries were not bound by De Valera’s remarks. The conference faced a grave challenge as the pope letter sparked a decisive stand in London.
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United Press
London
Downing Street
Lord George
Dublin
Pb Fein
Ea Valera
de Valera
Ireland
Collins
de Valeras
Eamonn de Valera
Benedict
Lloyd George
Settlement CNL Block For Otrike By Brother Noon
Federal District Attorneys at large rail centers’re called to Washington as five railroad brotherhoods and the switchmen’s union warn only a united settlement can prevent a Sunday strike. Attorneys general consider federal injunctions to curb the big five funds and halt the strike if needed.
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CNL
Otrike
Washington
Chicago
Ort
Switchmen's
United States and Labor Board
Uni
Harding
United Press
Washington, D. C
Daugherty
Department A Justice
Didn’t Know it Was Loaded Kills Youth
A youth was killed in Sterling when a revolver discharged in his room at Morrison House. He allegedly pressed the pistol to his head and pulled the trigger while cleaning it, unaware it was loaded. The weapon caused a fatal bullet wound, and the public hospital reported the death.
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Tress
Arthur
Sterling
Morrison House
Fire Destroys Four Stores at Kirkman
Four buildings burned in Kirkman causing an estimated loss of 30,000 dollars. Authorities suspect burglars started the blaze at a hardware store. The conflagration affected Hanson & Hanson hardware Dave Gibson general Henry Greeve general and Juan Mario pool hall along with two tobacconists.
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Associated Press
Kirkman
Hanson & Hanson
Dave Gibson
Henry Greeve
Juan Mario
Two Are Dead Three Hurt In Auto Smashes
Davenport Iowa reports engineer George Stames of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line died at Mercy hospital from injuries after his car overturned while his wife attempted a passing maneuver. Joe Ortez, 30, was killed instantly as the car collided with another vehicle on the road. others were seriously injured after leaving Bettendorf following a football game. A broken jug found in the car suggested hooch. multiple fatalities in the 24 hour period, including street evangelist Hayes, killed riding a bicycle in Davenport. Chester Irey, 45, died in an auto crash near West Branch with Mrs Irey and two others uninjured.
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Assatified Press
Davenport
George Stames
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Mercy Hospital
Joe Ortez
Bettendorf
Hooch
Hayes
Tayes
West Branch
Chester Irey
Irey
Autoist Chooses Embankment Over Collision With Buggy
Theodore Atles Sterling Illinois drove his car down a 20 foot bank on the Lincoln highway to avoid hitting a buggy carrying a woman and two children. He is in a local hospital with a fractured thigh. A A Johnson of Sterling sustained a stab wound and is at home. Unley avoided collision by steering into the bank and his auto toppled down the embankment, crossing a barbed wire fence.
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Associated Press
Clinton
Theodore Atles
Sterling
Ill
Lincoln Highway
Fulton, I
A. A. Johnson
Unley
Chicago Roads Begin Advertising for Men
Chicago newspapers carry railroad job ads as crews prepare for a strike on Oct 30. Advertisements list engineers firemen conductors brakemen flagmen switchmen and yardmen under the Pennsylvania system and the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe lines with another listing a key number.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Pennsylvania System
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Production of Gold in U.S. Drops in 1926
Washington report states U.S. gold production declined in 1920 by $9,146,500 from 1919, per Director of the Mint Baker. In 1926 the United States produced 2,476,166 ounces of gold valued at $51,964,000 and 355,661. HTS ounces of silver valued at $1,955,000.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Baby bandits blamed for Vinton store robberies
A group described as baby bandits burglarized three Vinton stores, causing clumsy breaks and totaling 27 dollars 80 cents in cash taken from registers. In one store the loot was only 30 cents.
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Vinton
United Press
Germans Clash With French in Polish Village Attacks
An official dispatch from Beuen in Silesia reports bands of armed Germans attacking Polish villages and clashing with French soldiers. The events are dated October 34 according to the dispatch.
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United
Prussi
London
Beuen
BUMPERS HELPS TO BREAK BACK OF BIG RAIL UNION STRIKE
Chicago reports a threatened rail strike would affect 475,000 train workers while 1,525,000 others remain at work. High AFL officials oppose a strike now, urging restraint as government leaders seek peace and stability. The railroad labor board predicts a strike may be averted and prepares proposals for Wednesday talks with union chiefs.
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Chicago
Siomaimen
United Press
Washington, D. C
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Tabor
Loor
United Press Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board Today
Railroad Labor Board
Ben Hooper
Big Brotherhood
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Labor Board
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Euter
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