Borah Attacks Recall of Judiciary in Statehood Bill Debate
Senate adjourned after seven hours of debate on the statehood bill with voices heard from Senators Crawford Cummins Clapp and Baiiley. Senator Borah of Idaho fiercely opposed recall of judges arguing for an independent judiciary to protect minority rights and prevent majority tyranny in law and justice. He warned that recall could turn courts into instruments of party control and urged judges to interpret law as written until the people rewrite it.
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Insurgent Senators and Democrats Face Possible Adjournment
A divided Senate and House factions clash over strategy with insurgent Republicans and Democratic leaders facing a potential adjournment dispute. Key votes and party lines test leadership as deadlines loom.
Arson Plot at Long Dock Mills Ends in Suspect's Death
In Jersey City an alleged arson plan to hide a $2,500 shortage at Long Dock mills and Elevator Co ends with burglar Frank Walsh dying from burns during the attempt. Cashier Samuel Brown and accountant Patrick J. Timmons face arson conspiracy and manslaughter charges as police report a coerced confession and evolving statements.
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Woman mayor forced to confront Hunnewell council
Ella Wilson mayor of Hunnewell Kansas says politics is not a woman's game and vows to stay in office despite deadlocked council. She threatened ouster action with Governor Stubbs support if the council remains unsatisfactory and ordered council members to quit unruly behavior.
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Commons Refuses to Censure Asquith in Debt to King Vote
London August 7 The House of Commons rejected a censure motion against the government over obtaining the King’s pledge to create peers to pass a veto bill. Led by Arthur Balfour, unionists argued Asquith exploited royal prerogative. ministers defended constitutional course and the debate largely collapsed after the premier’s speech. Churchill closed the session amid interruptions. no disorder occurred.
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Unholy Alliance Seizes Taft Veto Statehood Debate
Senators allied with radicals and Democrats push for a vetoed statehood measure amid a reluctant Senate. They aim to corner the president, portraying talks of executive disapproval as a bluff while recalling Arizona constitutional provisions on the judiciary.
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Statehood vote tests senate coalitions and recall proposals
Washington August 7 A heated fight over a statehood resolution pits insurgent Republicans and Democrats against a coalition that backed tariff reform and a farmers relief bill The dispute centers on Arizona recall provisions and whether New Mexico should vote on a constitutional amendment. Senate leaders expect a vote tomorrow with many speakers and large gallery crowds.
Angry bull steals caboose steps after train rumbles by
Imperial Dispatch reports a white faced Hereford bull sleeping beside the Banta Pe railroad track near Poe north of Roswell. The enraged animal charged a moving freight train at thirty mph and dragged the caboose steps off with its horns, leaving the caboose damaged and in the shops.
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Senate weighs New Mexico Arizona statehood recall clause
Washington August 7 The senate moves toward final action on statehood for New Mexico and Arizona with a Nelson amendment reshaping the recall of judges. President opposes including judges in recall, while leaders argue state self government and constitutional choice should prevail.
Divided Opinion on Des Moines Street Car Injunction
Des Moines La August reports mixed views on a fourth injunction ending a street car strike. The union claims victory as Hiatt the conductor is reinstated and arbitration is required. Labor leader Gompers condemns the injunction as a return to slavery, while local Carmen’s Union officials defend the decision as fair.
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Women Prominent at National Poultry Association Meet
Denver hosts the American Poultry Association convention with women delegates taking a leading role. Speakers note a warlike spirit among men as “a born poultry raiser,” while Governor Shafreth and Boston President truant address growth of the industry and state branch reports.
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Hunter loses foot in shotgun accident on train
Pope of Hillboro Texas was riding a Union Pacific train near Fort Collins when both shotgun barrels discharged, severing his left leg at the ankle. Nurse Miss Corey from Denver applied a tourniquet and helped stop the bleeding before he was rushed to a Denver hospital.
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Pope Pius Suffering Mild Relapse Sees Hopeful Recovery
The pope's condition was described as satisfactory with a slight relapse from a recent illness. Doctors noted a slight fever but said the overall state remained good and expected a full recovery within a few days. Observatore Romano published the Vatican update and the pope slept well through the night.
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Woman Loses Her Divorce Suit in New York Supreme Court
Edith Russell Gambier, former Atlantic society girl, lost her bid for separation from Edward V Gambier, a New York bank cashier. Justice Pendleton ruled she was not deserted unjustifiably and noted her reconciliation efforts and alleged association with an unidentified man. The couple wed April 30 1920 and alleged desertion dated August 16 1920.
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Alleged murderers denied venue change in Colorado case
In La Junta Colorado Judge Es sex of Pueblo denied a change of venue for Robert Morris and his parents Jonellan Clara Harris on trial for the murder of Chief of Police Craté and Night Marshal Kipper at Rocky Ford on July 4. Jury selection was set to begin the next day amid no threats reported since the trial started.
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Black Hand Crimes in Chicago Report of 1911
A Chicago summary shows seventeen murders, scores of stabbings, and over 100 bombings by Black Hand members in 1911. The report notes about $500000 collected in blackmail and widespread misery. with one exception, few perpetrators have been convicted.
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Togo Inspects Naval Academy at Annapolis Visit
Admiral Count Togo inspected the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland. The three hour marathon tour covered the grounds and buildings in a hurried walk due to a tight schedule.
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Count Togo
United States Naval Academy
Wool and Free List Deadlock Blocking Tariff Bills
Senator La Follette and Underwood fail to reach a conference agreement on wool tariffs and the farmers free list. House and Senate rates clash over wool pricing, threatening adjournment. Insurgent Republicans and some Democrats push to delay cotton bills, while a final accord on the free list appears possible but distant.
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Swollen Kansas rivers receding in most districts
Reports from flooded Kansas districts tonight show waters of the rivers receding except the Solomon. In southeastern Kansas and southwestern Missouri the danger has passed. At Minneapolis and Delphos on the Solomon river the waters remain dangerous with debris piled high above dams.
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National Sheriffs Convene in Omaha for 1930 meet
The National Sheriff's Association opened in Omaha Nebraska with about 100 sheriffs attending. Officials welcomed guests and started preliminary business while the afternoon included a sight seeing tour. Y M Dunkle of Grand Island Neb and Louis Mekhardt of Davenport Iowa are candidates to succeed Charles W Peters of Chicago as president.
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National Sheriff’s Association
Y. M. Dunkle
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