Oklahoma's troop ban on Klan tests power in Muskogee
Oklahoma legislators clash with Gov. Walton over martial law as Muskogee county faces possible full martial rule. Troops guard streets, machine guns are lowered, and city fairs may be suspended to enforce military authority amid Klan disbandment efforts.
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Sheik Styles Pass and Men Now Must Wear Baggy Clothes
Gist of late news describes a fashion shift with men urged to wear baggy, savage-looking attire. Styles favor broad-shouldered coats, roomy overcoats, high-waisted trousers, and comfortable square-toed shoes as the season’s trend.
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Wholesale Alcohol Venders Jailed by Des Moines Police
Des Moines officers seized twenty eight gallons of alcohol labeled hair tanie at Rock Island station and arrested James Takos alias Portolis and Dan Stennetelos of Valley Junction on state and federal prohibitions charges. Federal charges were dismissed but new ones expected as the alcohol, shipped from New York, was for redistillation and sale by a wholesale syndicate.
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Morningside Sophs Strike Over Lit Society Eligibility
One hundred sophomores at Morningside College strike to protest a catalog misrepresentation and alleged discrimination by the faculty. They say membership in literary societies was promised to second-year students, but admissions now limited to juniors and seniors. Registration had opened and classes were to begin, but sophomores refuse to enroll until the ruling changes.
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One Killed Two Hurt In Lincoln Highway Crash
On the Lincoln highway east of Dixon at 4 43 am Sunday a sedan carrying three traveling orchestra members overturned after a broken propeller shaft fouled the pavement. Glenn Briggs 24 of Mounterling Indiana was killed instantly M A Hoppe of Davenport Iowa suffered a broken ankle and slight concussion Cyril Haugh of Burlington had minor injuries Hoppe the driver remained in Dixon hospital
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Switzerland Closes Frontiers as Tensions Rise in Europe
Berlin reports Switzerland closes its German frontier amid fears of civil conflict as riots intensify in Germany. Paris notes French forces extend occupation in the Ruhr seizing mines and railroad lines near Geanisenau and Gneisenau. Clinton voters approve a franchise for Clintan Water Works, ending nine years of operation without a charter amid low turnout and rain.
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Pennsylvania Senators Refuse Early Endorsement In 1924 Race
Washington dispatch reports two Republican senators from Pennsylvania, George Pepper and David Ree, withholding endorsement of Coolidge or Pinchot. Their statement signals discord in GOP ranks, hints at presidential ambitions, and invites other candidates to test support as Chicago convention approaches.
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Unexpected Strike Shuts NYC Newspapers
Report notes a sudden union pressmen strike leaves New York City papers unavailable. Washington officials state the federal government will not intervene in the Oklahoma dispute between Governor Walton and the Ku Klux Klan, describing it as a matter for state handling.
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Japan Ships Burned by Fire After Quake and Typhoon
Survivors recount the Yokosuka harbor disaster as fires from burning oil tanks engulfed vessels after the earthquake and typhoon. Commander Webb led rescue efforts at Yokohama while Mrs. Webb, a hospital survivor, described her husband buried in debris and later rescued.
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Police Lieutenant Victim of Fratero in Des Moines
Sept 18. Herbert, who resigned from the police force after a pension, was framed by criminals. Councilman John MacVienn charged mis accusations were decided by Chief John W. Hammond. The civil service commission noted irregular suspension of Herbert, who said he resigned to fight crime but could not get a fair hearing.
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Shoot to Kill Order Given Police if Any Masks Resist
Lewiston Idaho September 18 city council issued a directive to the chief of police and officers to shoot and kill any person wearing hoods or disguises and resisting arrest or invading homes. The order follows a raid by three white robed men on Georgia Cros a Black woman, who escaped. the intruders left a warning note.
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Salt Lake Burglar Strangest Affection, Tickling Toes
Police seek the world's oddly affectionate burglar who after robbing Nose of its value rabies tarries to fondle women's toes in three recent robberies. He targets female residents while avoiding men, awakening three women with foot caresses before escaping.
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Flames Sweep North Counties Of California
San Francisco dispatch reports fires across northern California destroying or damaging hundreds of homes and resorts in 20 counties. Winds eased helping firefighters gain control. Sonoma and Fairfax were saved, Berkeley suffered estimated losses between six and ten million dollars, with about 10,000 homeless.
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Doctor Indicted for store Murder of Woman in New York
A chaotic scene emerges as fires sweep Northern California with no confirmed deaths reported. Military guards protect devastated blocks while residents seek passes into fire zones. Sonoma and Napa counties suffer extensive property losses, with dozens of resorts destroyed and large ranches wiped out.
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New York Strike Halts Weekday Newspaper Editions
New York publishers face a strike by Web Pressmen’s Union No. 24 after a midnight meeting. Most morning papers did not publish today as editors and printers walk out to protest against failing to reach a new contract. Early afternoon editions were also affected as managers sought arrangements with strike leaders and officials.
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Navy Flier Sets New Speed Record At 266 Miles An Hour
Mitchel Field, N Y Sept 18 Lieutenant Al Williams a navy flyer broke aviation speed records on a one kilometer course he averaged 144.60 miles per hour over four trips and reached 260 miles an hour at one point officials said timing devices recorded the speeds Williams flew a Curtiss baby racer in the test which the navy department authenticates as genuine.
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Newsboys Help Capture Yeggmen in Des Moines
Des Moines police report two suspects, Fred Jacal twenty eight and Gerald Stoons thirty, were found hiding in a basement after newsboys triggered an alarm during a break in at Hopkins Brothers sporting goods house. The safecombination had been knocked off.
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Indictment in Murder Case Over Headless Corpse Found in River
Dr William M Robb of Keston is indicted by a special grand jury on murder charges in the death of Mrs Alice Welschendorf whose dissected headless body was found in the Merrimac river packed in two suit cases. George Welschendorf, widower of the dead woman, files a $100000 suit against Robb. Mrs Welschendorf, 44, mother of four.
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