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MONTHLY SUMMARY:

As September 1925 comes to an end, let's take a look at the top 5 stories of that month: (🧵)

5. [September 9th, 1925] Charles Chaplin won an injunction against Charles Amador and Western Feature Productions to stop producing movies imitating Chaplin's style.

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[September 9th, 1925] Charles Chaplin won an injunction against Charles Amador and Western Feature Productions to stop producing movies imitating Chaplin's style. The court ruled that the defendants' movie "The Race Trick" was an imitation and couldn't be released.

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[October 11th, 1925] The Washington Senators defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 in the fourth game of the 1925 World Series. Walter Johnson pitched a complete game shutout, securing his second consecutive championship.

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[October 11th, 1925] The Providence Steam Rollers defeated the New York Giants 14-0 in their season opener, winning despite only two first downs. Key plays included a blocked punt turned touchdown and a 95-yard run by Cy Wentworth.

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Durkin’s past includes abandoning his wife and returning with women and infants.

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[October 11th, 1925] DOJ agent Edwin C. Shanahan was shot dead in Chicago by Martin Durkin, a thief and gunman. Durkin fled after firing on him during a raid, having previously killed three officers. Detectives were criticized for leaving Shanahan alone.

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[October 11th, 1925] The asteroid 1062 Ljuba was discovered by Soviet-Russian astronomer Sergey Belyavsky at the Simeiz Observatory on the Crimean peninsula.

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[October 11th, 1925] The silent comedy film "Lovers in Quarantine", starring Bebe Daniels and directed by Frank Tuttle, is released in theaters.

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[October 10th, 1925] Colorful covers of today's magazines

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[October 10th, 1925] Alabama's football team dominated LSU 42-0 with six touchdowns in a flawless performance at Tiger Stadium before 8,000 fans.

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[October 10th, 1925] Locals in Boulder, Colorado gathered around a scoreboard following Game 3 of 1925 World Series between Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Senators. The scoreboard is attached to the side of a F.W. Woolworth 5-10-15 cent store that is likely sponsoring the event

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[October 10th, 1925] Michigan's 63-0 shutout of Indiana was driven by a 9-touchdown passing attack, led by Friedman's 5 TD passes and 8 points. The Wolverines' defense intercepted multiple passes, showcasing skill and speed as key factors in the decisive victory.

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The steamboat "Nominee" brought the first settler, Erwin H. Johnson, in 1851. The manuscript includes new historical facts about pioneer days.

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[October 10th, 1925] E.B. Drew, Winona County's first farmer, earned 80 cents a bushel for wheat 75 years ago. He traveled from Indiana to Minnesota by ox team and steamer, later writing a manuscript detailing his journey. The Old Settlers Association recently acquired a copy.

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[October 10th, 1925] Kawaguchiya Firearms Company advertisement

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[October 10th, 1925] Drake University's football team opened its $500,000 stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Oct. 10, defeating Kansas Aggies 19-0 in an erratic game. Their performance contrasted with a 0-0 loss to Washington University last week.

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[October 10th, 1925] Today's Fritzi Ritz comic by Ernie Bushmiller

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[October 10th, 1925] Pulitzer air races delayed by 72 mph gale until Monday. War maneuvers with 45 planes follow, featuring combat drills in Chesapeake Bay and Langley Field, marking the first U.S. air brigade.

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[October 10th, 1925] Ralph Vaughan Williams' new composition, "Flos Campi", premieres in New York City.

Vaughan Williams : Flos Campi, Suite for viola, wordless mixed chorus and small orchestra (1925)

I. Lento 0:00 II. Andante con moto 2:35 III. Lento 5:35 IV. Moderato alla marcia 9:15 V. Andante quasi lento 11:20 VI. Moderato tranquillo 14:35 Performed by Frederick Riddle (viola) with the…

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[October 10th, 1925] Eyes of Love: Rose-colored, heart-shaped glasses make the object of one's love seem dearer. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

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[October 10th, 1925] Senators defeated Pirates 4-3 in a wind-swept, cold Game 3 of the World Series. Goslin's home run and Rice's spectacular catch secured the win, while Harris' strategic play outmaneuvered opponents. A protest over Rice's catch was abandoned, ending a thrilling showdown.

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[October 10th, 1925] The Forbidden City was officially opened to the public as the Palace Museuma in Beijing, China

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[October 10th, 1925] The asteroid 1061 Paeonia was discovered by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth.

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Known for fair treatment of farmers, he ensured their livelihoods. His legacy includes philanthropy and industry influence.

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[October 10th, 1925] James B. Duke, "Tobacco King," died at 68 of pneumonia, a complication of his nervous and physical breakdown, in New York City. He built a vast tobacco fortune, founded Duke University, and invested in hydroelectric power.

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