Campaign talk and court questions swirl in 1924 politics
The piece surveys 1924 campaign themes in Maine and nationwide, debating Coolidge's Electoral College chances, La Follette’s influence, Firpo deportation politics, and the role of courts. It notes public fascination with celebrity events and questions whether the nation will remain American amid calls of communism or socialism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Landis
Maine
Coolidge
la Follette
Mississipi
Kansas
Utah
Oregon
Clinton W. Gilbert
Gilbert
remnnHk
la Follete
Davis
America
TET
Fliers Begin Round the World Trip Across the Nation
Army world fliers reach Mitchel Field after Boston takeoff with the Prince of Wales and Lt Nungesser among greeting dignitaries. Fifteen thousand spectators wave as engines roar and a 21 gun salute marks arrival. A separate Boston to Mitchel leg proceeds as weather holds. One escort plane crashes near Providence injuring two crew but sparing serious harm.
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Mitchel
Prince of Wales
Nungesser
Boston
Mass
Army World Fliers
Seattle
Mitchell Field
Providence
R. L
World Fliers
Mitchel Field
Karl S. Hoag
Louis Jankowski
Cotton futures market approved by Chicago Board of Trade
The Chicago Board of Trade voted to establish a cotton futures market on the exchange floor. The tally was 671 in favor and four against, signaling strong support for the market's creation.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade Today
Priest Must Serve Term For Liquor Permit Forgery
The Rev. Walter A. Grace, former pastor of Shrine of St. Anne in Arvada Colorado, must serve a two year prison sentence for forging liquor withdrawal permits. The circuit court of appeals denied effort to use Supreme Court power by a two thirds vote and upheld the sentence. The piece also reflects on the significance of the first day of public schools and democracy in education.
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Denver
Colo
Walter A. Grace
Supreme Court
United States
Chilean Navy Aligns With Army Against Politicians
In Valparaiso officers form a united front with the army, adopting the motto the people demand a clean administration without politics. The move follows a reunion of naval officers and prompts questions on how Congress will respond to Chile’s newly organized cabinet amid censor ship reforms.
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Associated Press
Santiago
Chile
Sept. S
Valparaiso
Congress
Judge Gaverly Writes Decision in Leopold Loeb Case
Chicago dispatch reports Judge Caverly authored a 1000 word decision on the Leopold Loeb murder case after attending church under police guard. The note, written with lead pencil, will be turned into a formal ruling before sentencing and possible appeals.
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Chicago
Nathan F. Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Joliet
Auto race ends in death of driver and spectator
Logansport Indiana report states 27 year old Ray Butcher of Indianaapolis and spectator Ray Sampson were killed when Butcher's car left the dirt track and struck a parked machine during a 25 mile race. G A Bowyer and Earl Bowyer of Bunker Hill were seriously injured.
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Logansport
Ind
Ray Butcher
Ofndianapolis
Ray Sampson
Near Here
Butcher
G. A. Bowyer
Bunker Hill
Earl Bowyer
Man Held Here for Melrose New Mexico Extradition
Officials announce W. E. Goode is being held by the sheriff for Melrose New Mexico authorities, with extradition papers from Governor Hinkle. He faces a swindling charge in New Mexico, according to reports.
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W. EE. Goode
Sheriff's Department
Melrose
N. M
Hinkle
New Mexico
City Schools Swamped On Opening Day 1924 25
Amarillo schools opened the new term crowded to capacity with about 3400 pupils expected, many classes overfull and more teachers needed. Rural schools show increases. private and Palmer kindergarten enrollments rise sharply as the nine month term is set.
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Amarillo
W. A. McIntosh
McIntosh
Pen McKinley
San Jacinto
Tyler Street
East Ward
Laura V. Hamner
Prive
Palmer
Rangers Raid Ol Town in Guadalupe County
State rangers raided Gander Slough, a new town in Guadalupe county, arresting twenty three people including alleged bootleggers and gamblers. The raid, led by Ollie Shesshire with aides Cawthorne Wright and Jaster, will have charges filed in federal court at San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Gander Slough
Guadalupe County
Ollie Shesshire
Cawthorne, Wright and
Jaster
San Antonio
Steamer Laristan Limping Into Galveston After Collision
The British steamer Laristan arrived in Galveston with stern damage after a collision with the Japanese Fuji Maru in mid Atlantic on August 2. No injuries were reported. Laristan headed to Galveston to load grain. Fuji Maru continued northward with nitrates.
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Galveston
Atlantic
Lovers Lane gala for bobbed hair guests at The Globe
The Globe and Ross Rogers invite women with bobbed hair to a complimentary afternoon show at Mission tomorrow from 1 to 5. First run feature Lovers Lane will be shown. Tickets are distributed at The Globe office until 1 PM for the 1 to 5 show. Rogers aims to attract the largest matinee audience yet.
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Globe
The
Ross Rogers
Mission
Rogers
Lover's Lane
Globe Office
Cotton Estimate Foresees 12,787,000 Bales This Season
The Agriculture Department projects 12,787,000 equivalent 500 pound bales for this season, down 169,000 from mid August but up 2,658,000 from last year. Dry weather across many regions, especially Northwest Louisiana and parts of Texas, has caused smaller plants and earlier boll opening, with weevil damage remaining light overall.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Texas
Cotton Belt
South
Kidnapped man tied to desertion story eyed as suspect
In Alexandria Louisiana a telegram from Sheriff Livingst on says David J. Nelson a Detroit carpenter who claimed kidnapping near New Orleans and signing over oil lands worth 27000 dollars is believed to be Charles E. West, a husband who fled after securing his bride's money. The sheriff asks for a description.
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Alexandria
David J. Nelson
Carpenter
Detroit
Mich
New Orleans
Mexico
Charles E. West
W. A. Livingston
Lawton
Okla
Nelson
Livingston
Don Legg
Mother of 2 Kills Divorcee Found in Husband's Car
Clara Maddux 27 of Decatur Tex shoots Mrs Annabel Barker Elk City Okla in front of Nave hotel Childress Tex. Barker dies from temple and heart wounds. Mrs Maddux arrested then released on bond. Maddux held for Mann Act violation. she says she went to warn not kill. Barker 23. Maddux daughter of C A Maley near Bridgeport Tex.
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Globe
Childress
Tex
Annabel Barker
Elk City
Okla
Clara Maddux
Decatur
Nave
Maddux
Barker
Maddus
C. A. Maley
Bridgeport
Jesse
Lavman
Davis Arrives in Denver to Speak on Thursday
Democratic presidential candidate John W. Davis arrived in Denver from Lincoln for a short stay before traveling to Estes Park in the Rocky Mountains. He will return to deliver an address at the auditorium and met local Democrats who welcomed him at stations along the route. He urged honesty in government as the campaign’s key issue while discussing Colorado’s upcoming Senate elections.
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Denver
John W. Davis
Lincoln
Neb
Estes Park
Rocky Mountains
Davis
United States
Davie
Weather outlook for tonight and Tuesday shows fair skies
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Today's high reached 2 degrees while last year at this time it was 86. The low today was 61, and it was five degrees cooler a year ago.
Artillery Fire Reported Near Shanghai Western Front
Shanghai reports artillery and panic growing stronger late tonight in the western outskirts. Chekiang troops claim advances on all fronts especially west of Taihu and near Kiantang, aiming to capture Changchow and cut the Shanghai Nanking railway.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Ein Field
Taihu
Kiantang
lAuho
Lungwha
Chen Yao-San
Fukien Province
Chekiang
Chang-Hing
Changchow
Shanghai- Nanking
Grand Canal
Chekjiang
Kiangsu
Hwangtu
Attacks on Fall Oil Lease Probe Hinge on Supreme Court Hearing
In Washington the Fall defense sought to quash the government oil lease inquiry now before the District of Columbia supreme court. Subpoenas issued to fifteen named parties probe the Teapot Dome matter with Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing officials among witnesses. In later action, President Coolidge reappointed David J. Lewis to the tariff commission.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Albert B. Fall
Secretary of the Interior
Fall
Grand Jury
The
United States
Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Company
Teapot Dome
Sept
Coolidge
David J. Lewis
Maryland
Tarift Commission
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