100 Years Ago Today
Thursday, November 18, 1926Edition: National

Newspaper from Thursday, November 18, 1926

Evening Star

Washington, District of Columbia

“SECRETARY ASKS SCALPING INQUIRY”

“Bacharach’s Aide Denies”
“General Charges Growing”
“Out of Army-Navy Game.”
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OCR text: By the Associated Tress. Representatives' secretaries may have to take the blame for a lot of congressional missteps, but one of them bluntly told Representative Hamilton Fish of New Y’ork today that it would not be so easy to saddle the secretarial fraternity wfflth an Army-Navy foot ball ticket scandal. Recently the New Yorker dropped some remarks about ticket scalping by unnamed secretaries, and today R. J.

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“MEXICO ACCUSED OE AIDING REVOLT”

“Nicaragua Asks U. S. Help”
“Against Gun-Runners and”
“Bolshevist Influences.”
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OCR text: i - __________ By thp Associated Press. A direct accusation that Mexico has invaded the sovereign rights of Nica ragua was injected into MexicanAmerican relations today by the new Nicaraguan President, Adolfo Diaz. Appealing to the United States for aid, the Central American statesman brought officially before the Washing ton Government for the first time the delicate question of gun-running be tween Mexican shores and the camps of the Nicaraguan revolutionists.

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“PROBE OE DISTRICT AFFAIRS IS HALTED”

“Hearing May Not Be Re”
“sumed Before Thanksgiving.”
“Police Court Relief Distant.”
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OCR text: Hearings conducted on the admin istration of the municipal govern ment by the Gibson subcommittee of the House District committee were brought temporarily to a close today, possibly until after Thanksgiving. After delving into conditions in the Police Court and hearing a plea by Lieut. Col. U. S, Grant, 3d.

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“I BRAZIL RUSHES TROOPS.”

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OCR text: Seven-Hour Battle Reported With Revolutionists. MONTEVIDEO. Uruguay. Novem ber 18 OP).—The Brazilian govern ment today was reported t-o be rush i ing troops to affected areas in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, where revolutionary elements, according to border advices, have clashed with state troops. A seven-hour battle is reported to have been fought at San Gabriel be tween state troops and rebellious fed i eral forces, with heavy losses on both sides.

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“COURT CALLS FEJINING”

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OCR text: TO ANSWER $9,000 CLAIM Former Commissioner to Show Cause Why Sum Should Not Be Paid to J. W. Gaskell. Justice Stafford of District Supreme Court today issued a rule on Frederick A. Fenning, former District Commis sioner, to show cause Friday, Novem ber 26, why he should not pay over $9,000 to John \Y. Gaskell, a former inmate of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. Mr. Fenning had been committee of the estate of Gaskell while the latter was in the hospital. The rule also directs the committee to show cause why he should not surrender papers belonging to Gaskell.

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“Board Is Convinced Country Wants Merchant Marine, O’Connor Explains.”

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OCR text: By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, November 18.—A ( fleet large enough to carry 50 per cent of American commerce Is the goal sought by the Shipping Board in building up the United States merchant marine. This mark was set today by Chair man T. V. O’Connor of the Shipping Board, who came here to preside at the last of a series of hearings con ducted throughout the country to can vass sentiment about the merchant mai l no.

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“Queen, Although Reports There”

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OCR text: Say There Is No Danger. By the Associated Press, LOUISVILLE, Ky., November 18.— Queen Marie will go direct to New York when she leaves Louisville to

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“CHANGE OF SITE FOR D.C. STRUCTURES REQUESTED”

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OCR text: City Officials and Subcommittee Want Space South of Present Location Eeserved. Immediate authorization of an ex penditure of S-5.C0m.m00 to carry out plans for purchasing at oive all of the privately owned land In the triangle south of Pennsylvania avenue to it street, between Third street and Fif teenth street, will be promptly put though Congress with the support c the administration. This assurance was given at the White House today by Representative Richard X.

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“GIRL SCOUT “BRUISERS.””

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OCR text: MALDEN, Mass., November 18 (A P). —Girl Scouts of the First Universal ist Church have decided to call them selves "the Bruisers.” A rolling pin will be their insignia. They have chosen black and blue for colors.

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The Washington Times

Washington, District of Columbia

“POINTS OUT ms. HALL AS WOMAN SEEN IN DEATH LANE”

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OCR text: * “■“A”* o *** COURTHOUSE, SOMERVILLE, N. J., Nov. 18.—Mr». Frances Stevens Hall and her two brothers, Willie and Henry Steven*, were at the scene of the murder of the Rsv. Edward w. Hall and Mrs. Eleanor Mills on the night of September 14, 1922, Mrs. Jane Gibson, the State’s star witness, testified from a bed in the Somerset County Courthouse today. Mrs.

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“KING DYING. MAHIETD”

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OCR text: vine,, : N.—Qum Marie Jtuwma today eut short her triumphal tour America when she receive# word that the days of King Ferdinand were numbered. “My heart is heavy,” said Her Majesty with tears in her eyes. “I iiave heard un fortunate news. t I must go home.” The Balkan queen will take the first available liner. It is planned now for her to sail from New York on the Berengaria, next Wednesday. A cable in cipher from abroad reported the grave condition of the King. A state of temporary chaos reigned aboard the train.

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The Indianapolis Times

Indianapolis, Indiana

“ROUMANIAN RULER WILL SAIL FROM AMERICA NOV. 24”

“Alarm Over King's Condition”
“Causes Shortening of”
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OCR text: Tour. ABOARD QUEEN MARIE OF ROUMANIA’S SPECIAL TRAIN IN KENTUCKY, Nov. 18.—Queen Marie of Roumania today announced a de cision to cut Bhort her American visit and sail for Europe aboard the liner Berengaria from New York, Nov. 24. This action, which was forecast some time ago In United Press dis patches from Bucharest, was directly attributed by the Queen to receipt of a cablegram bringing her unfav orable news concerning the health of King Ferdinand. Her Majesty will continue her American tour ns far as Detroit without change.

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“BRITAIN’S MINERS KILL PEACE PLAN”

“Men, on Strike Since May,”
“W Reject Proposals.”
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OCR text: Jin United Pres * LONDON, Nov. IS.—British mln rg* most of them idle aid many of them Iff -*want, have rejected the government proposals for ending the coal stoppage which began May 1. A. J. Cook, secretary of the British Miners* Federation told the United Press today.

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“PRESIDENT WILL BE INVITED HERE”

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OCR text: To Be Asked to Officiate at War Plaza Ceremonies. President Coolldg© and Mrs. Cool idge will be the central figures of the corner stone laying ceremonies of the Indiana World War Memorial late next spring, if arrangements possibly can be made for them to at tend said Marcus L. Sonntag, presi dent of the War Memorial board of trustees, Wednesday. “Hoosier Interest In the coming of Queen Marie of Roumania being tr high,” he said “It is oniy fitting .* our own country’s greatest ci.ebri ties be invited'here.

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“MORE AGAINST~MERGER”

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OCR text: Southeastern Civic Club Commends Federation’s Action. Another shot was fired In the bat tle against the proposed merger of the two Indianapolis light and heat companies Wednesday night when the Southeastern Civic Improvement Club adopted a resolution commend ing the action of the Indianapolis Federation of the Community Civic Clubs In opposing the merger. The Southeastern club met at the home of Edward Sexton, 1601 Fletch er Ave., and waL addressed by John F.

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“LEADER IN COMMUNITY SUCCUMBS Mrs. Joseph B. Kealing Dies Suddenly at Home After”

“Long Illness.”
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OCR text: Private funeral services for Mrs. Joseph B. Kealing, who succumbed today at her residence following sev eral months illness, will be held Sat urday afternoon at the home, 1424 N. Alabama. St. Mrs. Kealing never fully recovered from a serious oper ation last winter. Mrs, Kealing, wife of the national Republican committeeman from In diana, was active in poltlcal, social and civic circles here for the past twenty years. She was born at Leaf River, 111. Friends may view the remaine Friday afternoon and evening at the home.

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“Marie Nearly Sees Claude Sans Tie”

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OCR text: When Detective Inspector Claude M. Worley steps out in full dress hereafter he is going to wear a tie that he has tied himself. The manufacturers of dress ties that are held in place by rubber bands lost a good cus tomer when Worley, riding in the parade in honor of Queen Marie, was informed by a fel low officer that his neckpiece was gone. Evidently, St had dropped off somewhere. What if the Queen should see such an august personage as a de tectiive inspector sans tie? Perish the thought. Hurriedly, Worley drew his overcoat collar together.

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“Hoosier Asks Funds _ to Fight Corn Borer”

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OCR text: Bu United Press WASHINGTON. Nov. 18.—A re quest for a $1,000,000 appropriation to be used to eradicate the European corn borer In the middle west was made to President Coolidge today by members of the corn borer commis sion, headed by Prof. G. I. Christie, Purdue. Ind. Christie fold the President the prevalence of the com borer In sev eral midwestern States had resulted in an embargo against the shipment of corn out of these States.

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“RIKHOFF AMONG THEM Former Chief Offered Job for Money, It Is Said.”

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OCR text: It was “former city officials” day in 'the Marion County grand jury room this morning. The investigation of alleged politiI ealTorruptlon in Indiana when D. C. I Stephenson was In power was under

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“Back Copies Available”

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OCR text: Those who are interested in Mr. Work’s articles on bridge, but have missed a part of the series may secure back copies at The Times Circulation Dept., 214-220 W. Maryland St., or they will be sent upon request.

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Front page of The Indianapolis Times, Thursday, November 18, 1926
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South Bend News Times

South Bend, Indiana
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The Milwaukee Leader

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Front page of The Milwaukee Leader, Thursday, November 18, 1926
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The Montgomery Advertiser

Montgomery, Alabama
Front page of The Montgomery Advertiser, Thursday, November 18, 1926
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The Bismarck Tribune

Bismarck, North Dakota
Front page of The Bismarck Tribune, Thursday, November 18, 1926
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Brownsville Herald

Brownsville, Texas
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Questions from readers

What happened on Thursday, November 18, 1926?

Front pages that day led with: “SECRETARY ASKS SCALPING INQUIRY”; “MEXICO ACCUSED OE AIDING REVOLT”; “POINTS OUT ms. HALL AS WOMAN SEEN IN DEATH LANE”; “KING DYING. MAHIETD”; “ROUMANIAN RULER WILL SAIL FROM AMERICA NOV. 24”; “BRITAIN’S MINERS KILL PEACE PLAN”. Each story above is quoted from the original page.

Is this the real newspaper?

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