Notable Cox: A Governor For Many Voters
A column from July 28 discusses Governor James M. Cox as fitting the “third class” of men whom both sexes like. The writer praises his personal charm, practical record, and motherly background, noting voters often size up a candidate face to face rather than by policy alone. Cox is portrayed as a capable doer rather than a rubber stamp, with a calm, personable demeanor.
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Dikes Nay
C Ould
James M. Gus Belinee
Jim
Columbus
State House
State’s
Mel
Cox
Ted
Jimmie
Resolute Wins 1920 America’s Cup After Dramatic Finish
New York reports American yacht Resolute defeating Shamrock IV to retain the America's Cup. Skipper Charles Francis Adams and crew receive congratulations as Sir Thomas Lipton admits defeat with sportsmanship evident. Defender beat Shamrock by 13 minutes 5 seconds on corrected time, with final margin 19 minutes 45 seconds. Lipton vows to challenge next year.
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New York
Thomas Lipton
Sir Thomas
America
Shamrock
England
Victoria
Resolute
Thomas
Harness Man Seeks Business Place Here
Harness man seeks a suitable store room for reasonable rent to establish harness repair and retail shop for harness, saddles, and shop findings. Chamber of Commerce invites offers of location for him.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hardwick Club to Be Organized in Sumter County
A Hardwick for Governor club will be organized in Sumter County with a meeting at the courthouse at 8 on Friday evening. Backed by influential citizens, the move signals an open, active campaign for Hardwick, though organizers insist it is an “every man’s” meeting without signed calls.
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Sumter County
Times- Recorder
Friends of
Jr. Hardwick
Court House
Hardwick
Trunk Mystery Body Positively Identified
Mrs. Leo Trumbull identified the trunk murder victim as Mrs. Eugene LeRoy in New York. Her husband also viewed the mutilated body. In Lawrence a man matching Eugene LeRoy's description was arrested with a threshing crew near Douglas County awaiting Kansas City officers.
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New York
Leo Trumbull
Detroit
Eugene LeRoy
Lawrence
Kansas
Shi
J. R. Woodward
Douglas County
Ashley
Sadler
Kys
Sadler, Ky
Omaha
Kansas City
One Hog Sale Set for Sumter in August
A Sumter hog sale is scheduled for August with plans to attract buyers and hog owners. Organizers emphasize participation and delivery details, urging local farmers to bring pigs to the event for sale.
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Sumter
DORSEY COMING TO GREET ARKANSAS PARTY VISITORS
A message confirms Governor Dorsey of Georgia will join Governor Brough of Arkansas in welcoming the Arkansas party next Monday. The visit includes a welcome banquet hosted by the Elwants and Rona clubs with a roster of attendees from Little Rock, Waldron, Hamburg, and other towns, plus a list of local planters, merchants, and bankers invited to the tour.
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Americas
Brough
Arkansas
Dorsey
Georgia
Chamber of Commerce
Monay
Sumter
Eiwants and
Rona Club
Little Rock
Ber of
Bodman
Alexander
Atk
Eheteat
J. Ie
Robt
R Inter
Arkansas ‘Pentlizer Co
Tittle Rock
Beasley
A. Ps Cashier
Bank of Bodcaw
Boden Blackwood
GIT
Helen
Ipans
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Megeina
Baro
Blanks
W. L
Merchant and Bankler
Hamburg
E. J
Union and Marcantile Trading Go
Little I Roct
Logie
Bowden
L. P
Totnes Brough, Co
Governor
Little Brown
James
Tuckerma Galloway
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Gallo“Bie
Hatabare I Merchants
Dias Heron
J J Ter
Star City
Hall
W. Met
Ile
Bank of A
Poisoned insane wife to wed Nashville case details
Nashville July 28 city detectives released an alleged confession attributed to George Littraul of Sumner County. He is charged with sending poisoned candy to his wife in a Tennessee hospital for the insane, causing the death of Mrs. Lizzie Brooks and serious illness of Mrs. Littraul, an inmate, and two attendants. Littraul reportedly sought to marry a young girl.
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Nashville
George Littrual
Sumner County
Middle Tennessee
Lizzie Brooks
Littraul
Hadn't Asked Colby To Declare War Over
Washington July 28 The District Supreme Court refused to hear arguments on Harry McCartney’s mandamus petition because no demand had been made on Secretary Colby to promulgate a resolution ending the state of war with Germany. The court continued the matter until tomorrow to allow McCartney to decide whether to make the demand and amend his petition accordingly.
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Washington
Colby
Germany
Harry McCartney
Chicago
McCoy
District Supreme Court
Coll
Camp Zachary Taylor Ordered Abandoned
The War Department ordered the abandonment of Camp Zachary Taylor in Louisville Kentucky. The First Division now stationed there will be transferred to Camp Dizzy Creek with movement planned to short notice.
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Zachary Taylor
Donment Taylor
Louisville
War Department
Camp
Diz
Great Beef House Fire at Armour Plant
A blaze swept the Armour stock yards complex burning the beef house building. Fire crews fought flames through the night as the facility at the Armour plant sustained heavy damage. the cause remained under investigation with no injuries reported.
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Armour Plant
Burns
CHICA
House of Armour & Coms
Ring
She's Always on the Job Unlike Jeannette
Milton Bronner portrays Nancy Astor as an active, outspoken first woman MP in Britain. He contrasts her with Jeannette Rankin, noting Astor’s quick wit, frequent interjections, and focus on welfare issues while detailing a seating dispute and her assertive parliamentary presence.
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Jeannette
Milton Bronner
London
Kenworthy
Hanytor
Virginia
Jeannette Rankin
Congress
Montana
Nancy
Amundsen Reaches Nome After Long Arctic Journey
Roald Amundsen, the Norwegian polar explorer, arrives in Nome Alaska from the Arctic Ocean after a year at sea pursuing a new route to the North Pole. His ship was planned to drift with ice while crews attempted the pole, with estimates suggesting a lengthy, uncertain expedition and no final report of success yet.
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Nome
Alaska
Roala Amundsen
Ian Explorer
Arctic Ocean
Amundsen
Arctic
Europe
North Pole
Feary
Prany
Nome Ails
Ata
Bandit Villa Surrenders at Eagle Pass in Mexico Border
Villa surrendered unconditionally after an all night conference with General Gonzalez near Eagle Pass. The surrender terms were to be conveyed to the Mexican consul, with details of the agreement and the location of the surrender to be clarified.
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Eagle Pass
Mitchell Farm Sold to Holman for 3600 dollars
The property known as Mitchell Farm along the railroad in Pennsylvania was sold from Misses Ella and Sallie Day to J. D. Olsen for 3600 dollars. The tract lies between tracks near McGarrah Street and includes the current residence and surrounding improvements. The buyer, represented by HL Glenn, plans production use on the large tract and will operate the land through a local agent.
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Ella
Sallie Day
J. D. Olsen
E McGarrah Street
Rion
Foe
Glenn
Ee Rm
San Sebastian Ready for League Council
Fragmented text indicates San Sebastian prepared for a League Council meeting. Names and details are garbled but suggest readiness and possible involvement of associated parties and institutions.
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San Sebastian
P Pan Sebastin
In Soviet Meeting No Storm Report Mentioned
Washington on July 28 reported no storm warning or new weather advisory. Dispatch notes traditional weather updates to the South Atlantic coast with unclear direction and no storm confirmed.
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Washington
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