Rivalry Looms as Democratic Delegates Face Fight for Nomination
A New York crowd of Democrats tabulated 25 likely presidential contenders for the Democratic National Convention. Names include Underwood Robinson McAdoo Sweet Cummings Bryan Ver rian Marshall Talston Hall Glass Davis Hearst Cox Daniels and others. The piece notes an opening stage of complimentary votes and a mid stage tug of war as various leaders vie for support.
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Mark Sullivan
New York
Oscar W. Underwood
Alauma
Joseph T. Robinson
William G. McAdoo
California
William E. Sweet
Homer
Cummings
Connecticut
William J. Bryan
Florida
Williams
Dever
Chicago
Samuel M. Talston
Indiana
Thomas R. Marshall
FT. Meredith
Iowa
Charles W. Bryan
Nebraska
George 8. Silaee
New Jersey
Alfred
Ovals. Copeland
New
Willem 3. Hearst
Josephus Daniels
James M. Cox
Ohio
Condell Hall
Tennessee
Pat M. Nom
Carter’ Glass
Virginia
John W. Davis
West Virginia
Lkely
Rumanians Fear Russian Attack After Conference Breakup
In Bucharest on April 6, following the collapse of the Russo-Rumanian conference in Vienna the Bessarabian population is nervous with rumors of Russian troop concentrations along the frontier. The Romanian government is taking measures to calm the public and hopes the armed forces clash will be averted by the Anglo-Russian conference in London.
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Associated
Pro
Bucharest
Vienna
Soin
Russia
Rumania
London
Robed Klansmen Hold Up Prohibition Agents
A band of white robed men deputized themselves to chase rum runners near Southampton Long Island. Peter J Sullivan chief treasury agent said he and six deputies were held up at pistol point by about 20 robed men last night. The leader verified their credentials and offered assistance in enforcing liquor laws. The robed leader named two reputed bootleggers.
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Associated Press
New York
Southampton
Long Island
Peter’ J. ‘Sullivan
Treasury
Sullivan
Sule
Kleagle
Finance bill tax changes near final Senate action
The Senate Finance Committee finished an all day session in Washington on April 6 and altered taxes in the revenue bill. The radio tax rose to 10 percent and applies to all radio sets and parts, while the minimum price taxed increased from 16 to 50 dollars. Taxes also cover jewelry and estates. Mah Jong sets over five dollars incur a tax. The panel postponed final report to next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Mah Jongese
Smoot
House Starts On Immigration Bill To Vote Tuesday
The House began work on a new immigration bill aimed at quotas set at 2 percent of the 1890 census, with an extended five hour debate and provisions for examining prospective immigrants. The measure, party driven, moves to Senate considerations and faces ongoing discussion on entry limitations including potential provisions affecting Japanese immigrants.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Johnson
Japan
Montana plants to send team to International First Aid meet
J I Hobbins of Anaconda Copper Mining announces Montana operations will be represented at the International First Aid contest each year. Local plants will hold elimination contests to select teams with a silver cup prize awarded yearly. Butte mines and Great Falls smelter teams also compete, with weekly contests starting April 28.
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Butte
Anaconda
Great’ Falls
J. I. Hobbins
Montana
Compu
Hob Dinu
Great Walls
Huntington
Four Killed and Thirteen Wounded in Lilly Klansmen Shooting
Four residents of Lilly, Pennsylvania, were killed and 13 injured when Klansmen fired into a crowd just before a 500-strong parade train departed. Police clashed with townspeople as Klansmen returned to Johnstown, with 25 arrested and about 50 guns seized. The wounded were taken to hospitals in Johnstown and Altoona. Mr. Conrad and Mr. Paul died shortly after, with two others dying later. shooters and victims remained under conflicting police reports.
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Philip Conrad
Frank Measke
Floyd Paul
Johnstown
Altoona
Staion
Philip T. Conrad
Floya Paul
Iheade
Tormoil
Mcemen
Conrad
Paul
Measko
Klapsmen
Ku Klux Klan
Lil Pa
Johnatown
Logan N- Kellar
Worthy Davis
Coolidge Support Cast Narrowly Chooses Washington Delegate
In Wenatchee Washington on April 5 the Republican National Committee selected N C Richards of Yakima to vote for Calvin Coolidge at the Cleveland convention. Freeman defeated Guy Kelly of Tacoma for the four year post as Washington delegate.
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Associated Press
Wenatchee
Wash
Calvin ‘Coolidge
President Coolidge
Cleveland
N.C. Richards
Yakima
Freeman
Washington
Guy Kelly
Tacoma
Leads in move for tax cut by Gen John Y P O'Ryan
Mrs. Gen John Y P O'Ryan of New York directs a nationwide campaign for immediate action on the tax reduction bill. The drive opens tomorrow and will run one week to press Congress for tax relief.
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John Y P. O'Ryan
New York
Congress
Independents Sweep Most Precincts In School Trustee Election
Independent slate won 29 of 32 precincts led by James IL Baldwin Julia Rodgers and Barney Lindsay. Citizens ticket strongest in Mat area and west side. Early returns showed independent lead and veteran trustees re elected by over 2,000 votes amid higher total turnout than last year.
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James IL. Baldwin
Julia Rodgers
Barney M. Lindsay
Citizens
Frank Mutch
Charles Steele
Cvest
H. Baldwin
Experts' Report On Reparations Delayed Again
Paris reports another setback to the reparations commission as editing the English and French texts proves difficult. The grafting committee members seek a respite abroad, with talk of holidays in the Riviera Corsica and Elba.
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Associated Press
Paris
Monmany
Reparation Commission
Hiviera
Italy
Corsica
Elba
Farmer Says Moon Needed for Baths but Costs Him
A farmer in Shelby county court is arraigned after claiming the moon was needed for baths. The report notes a $100 cost, with authorities questioning the claim and proceeding with the case.
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Farmer
Moon
Reid Pleads Guilty to Bank Robbery Charge
Reid alias J Ayres led authorities to recover 200000 dollars in bonds stolen from the Union Bank Foremost and Royal Bank Ladner. He admitted stealing 10000 in cash and 40000 in bonds at Foremost. He was ordered to report in three weeks for penitence and assist investigations into bank lootings.
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Lethbridge
Alta
Johnny” Reid
Ayres
Caos
Union Bank
St’ Foremost
Royal Bank A
Ladner
B. C
Havre
Montana
Vancouver
1. C
Renitence
Constitutionality at Montana high court on consolidation measure
In Helena on April 5 the Montana supreme court heard a lengthy session on the constitutionality of the Butte and Silver Bow county consolidation and the May 12 merger election. Chief Justice Calloway presided as Justices weighed technical arguments for and against the amendment authorizing consolidation and the merger law.
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Sandard
Helena
Butte and
Silver Bow
Montana Supreme Court
Calloway
Nenaults
Butte
Wise
Bheshen
Sanner
Four Democrats File Nominating Petitions for Electors
AP dispatch from Helena reports four Democratic candidates filed nomination petitions for presidential electors to be chosen May 2. Secretary of State C T Stewart acknowledged the filings as Gov E L Norris Henry L Sherlock Patrick Carney and J Calhoun name electors for the party. The piece notes Montana has four electoral votes and implies limited competition.
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Helena
C.T. Stewart
E. L. Norris
Great Irs
Townsend
Patrick Carney
W. 90
J. Calhoun
Columbus
Amforlana
Depositors of Yegen bank seek 89 per cent sign-up plan
A committee of Yegen bank depositors in Butte proposes a reorganization plan to save assets without receivership. Named members include Waddell Cheitalle Wheeler McKinnon Graff and Lawler. They seek court support and a signed agreement from at least 85 percent of depositors to establish a new bank under their oversight.
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Yegen Bank of
Butte
W. F. Waddell
W. & Cheiatle
Charles D. Wheeler
7. H. McKinnon
Horan Graff
A Lawler
Chris Yegen
Ani Wien
Bande Stedn
L. Q. Skelton
Helena Monta
World Flight Postponed Again by Weather and Machinery
Seattle April 5 The United States army aviators attempting a world circumnavigation remain at Sand Point after weather and engine troubles. Major Frederick L. Martin said a decision on resuming with Prince Rupert, B C, would come tonight, with a possible departure tomorrow or Monday. An early 7 am takeoff was delayed by engine trouble and a propeller break on Martin’s plane forced another postponement.
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Associated Press
Seattle
United States Army
Sand Point Aviation Field
Frederick L. Martin
Lato
Prince Rupert
B. C
Lake Washington
Martin
Ip Beattie
Hopott
Coolidge asks relief body to aid farm diversification
President Coolidge asked the Agricultural Credit Corporation, with War Financing Corp, to extend credit to Northwestern wheat farmers for diversification. The move follows a February conference on farm conditions in the Cent Northwest. Congress had appropriated funds to support farming, including livestock and poultry, as part of broader agricultural efforts.
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Finance Corporation
Growers
Northwest
Associated Pre
Washington
Coolidge
Banized Agricultural Credit Corporaton
War Pingwee Corporation
Northwestern
C. T. Jaffray
Minneapolis
Credit’ Corporation
Ington
Tarereas
Ganfounea
Congress
Olture
Tomas
Fannie
Tarma
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