Prohibition Party Campaign Focuses on Law, League Treaty
In Chicago on September 7 the Prohibition party outlined its campaign priorities. Campaign manager W G Calderwood said the party will stress enforcement of federal prohibition laws and advocate ratification of the league treaty and covenant. Presidential nominee Aaron S Watkins begins a midwest swing backed by VP candidate D Lehigh Colvin, who tours the west and visits San Francisco.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Prohibition Party
W. G. Calderwood
Prohibition
Aaron S. Watkins
Germantown
D. Lehigh Colvin
New York
West
San Francisco
Mr. Watkins
Middle West
Mr. Colvin
Wisconsin Holds Primary Election Today
Milwaukee report says fair weather as men and women line up at polls statewide. Voters decide nominations from United States senator to county officials. Senator Lenroot seeks re election with admin backing while James Thompson is backed by Le Follette. Six Republicans vie for governor. no Democratic contest noted.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
United States
Lenroot
James Thompson
le Follette
Harding to Speak in Oklahoma City October 1 or 2
Senator Warren G. Harding the Republican presidential nominee will deliver a speech in Oklahoma City on October 1 or 2. Jim Harris state GOP chairman announced after Chicago state chairmen’s meeting. Hammon Republican national committeeman said Harding plans a western tour beginning September 25 to meet Governor Cox in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City
Warren G. Harding
Jim Harris
Republican State Committee
Chicago
Jake L. Hammon
Ardmore
Harding
Harris
Oklahoma
Marion
Cox
Weather Report Notes Light to Heavy Rain Across Farmland
Light to heavy rains fell across cotton, corn, and wheat regions helping crops. The article notes varying intensity by location and mentions potential impacts on yields.
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Oklahoma City
Roosevelt Narrowly Escapes Plane Crash at Joplin
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt faced a near death incident as his airplane lurched upon takeoff. Bert Chandler suffered severe bruises while Roosevelt and the pilot escaped from the wrecked craft and later proceeded to Vinita in a second plane.
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Associated Press
Joplin
Theodore Roosevelt
Vinita
Tuwisa
Roosevelt
Bert Chandler
Chandler
Ada to Form Local Battery of Artillery at Harris Hotel
A meeting and luncheon at the Harris Hotel brought Ada men together to plan a permanent local artillery battery. A captain will be chosen from a list under committee investigation of military records, with four Ada lieutenants to be added. Contenders favor heavy artillery, armory to be built, and Fort Sill encampment funded by the government.
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Ada
Harris - Ae
Petane
Byron Sledge
Lowery Harrell
C. C. Morris
Adj
Chas. F. Barrett
Fort Sill
Rev
Shelby Bruce
Sam Shienberg
Lowery ‘Harrell
Clarence West
Harmon Ebey
Byron’ Sledge
Compose
Senator Harding to Visit Chicago Today After Nomination
Chicago Sep 7 Senator Warren G Harding planned to arrive this afternoon for his first Chicago visit since his nomination last June He will address wounded soldiers at Camp Sheridan after meeting Gen Leonard Wood defeated candidate for the nomination and Le Dee was to be his guest
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Associated Press
Chicago
Warren G. Harding
le Dee
Gen. Leonard Wood
Camp Sheridan
Rome Area Torn by Seismic Tragedy Near Florence
Associated Press reports scores of lives believed lost in the district north of Florence after a severe earthquake yesterday. Rescue efforts and relief supplies are being organized as inquiries begin into the quake’s toll and affected communities.
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Associated Press
Rome
Florence
Earthquake Damage in Italy Rises with Losses Mounting
Dispatches from Rome report that Italy's earthquake damage is heavier than first thought, with deaths and injuries rising hourly. Spezia district is hardest hit, and towns including Queria Millasa and Tarasco are reported wiped out. No town appears untouched.
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London
Italy
Rome
Spezia
Queria
Millasa
Tarasco
Opal Ring Heist Prompts Chicago Woman’s Warrant
Miss Opal Bonham of Chicago swears out a warrant against her former sweetheart alleging he stole four diamond rings. The tale notes the old superstition linking opals to bad luck.
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Opal Bonham
Chicago
Opals
War declaration text mentions Lithuania in plea
Fragmentary OCR notes include a wartime statement about Lithuania and an appeal. The lines appear garbled with stray phrases such as sneer and old barn, lacking clear names or dates for a clean summary.
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