Roosevelt Accepts Democratic Veep Nomination at Hyde Park
Franklin D Roosevelt in a formal address accepting the Democratic vice presidential nomination at his home in Hyde Park joins James M Cox in urging the League of Nations as a central campaign issue. He argues for a real peace treaty including a league of nations and a seat at the table of nations to safeguard smaller peoples. The piece also details local county and school district tax levies and remarks on postwar global leadership and domestic reform.
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James M. Cox
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Family of Nations
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Homer Cummings
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Commitment of U S to plan of action in Polish crisis held in abeyance
Washington Aug 9 The US commitment to a plan of action in the Polish crisis remained in abeyance as France and Great Britain prepared to impose a blockade on Soviet Russia. The note from Toland had not been received, but officials said the government remained in constant contact with allies. The Polish government called on citizens to defend the country as it vowed to fight to the last drop of blood.
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Rail executives submit fare proposals amid pre-August changes
The Association of Railway Executives submitted fare proposals detailing redemption and honor rules for tickets bought before the increases. It covers one way and round trips, sleeping and parlor car space, and aged milk and cream coupons with redemption at face value for certain unused tickets.
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Association of Railway Executives
Car shortage blamed for northwest farmer bankruptcies
Agricultural interests in the Northwest told the Interstate Commerce Commission today that a car shortage threatens farmer bankruptcy. Railroad commissioners and shippers from Montana, Minnesota, North and South Dakota urged the commission to issue orders guaranteeing adequate grain transportation cars.
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Armies Prepare for Battle of Polish Capital
Paris Aug 2 The battle to decide Warsaw fate not begun yet but both sides prepare for the struggle General Haller’s new army holds the fork between the Narew and Bug rivers to block a larger foe. Russians push along the middle Bug with front lines near Brest-Litovsk as Poles control both river banks southward. A Morgenpost dispatch from Marienwerder reports Soviet cavalry patrols near Choawle hinting at possible invasion.
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Desperate Mother of Dead Hero Confronts Swindler
A war department note describes a grieving mother entangled with a swindler in a case about a dead serviceman. The text asserts a silver item was not located and promises to arrange a return of the body, with follow up that the body would be sent home.
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War Department
New Quarters of Butte Chamber Sign Unveiled
The Butte Chamber of Commerce unveils its new 40 foot long quarters on Park Street with three painted signs. An exhibit by Butte Industries fills the hall as display boxes are set by Louis Venier. D. S. Spencer announces V. S. Peet will visit next week to speak at meetings. Women exhibitors push decor and prizes for the Silver Bow county fair aligned with state fair standards.
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Wreck Kills Two, Injures Ten Near Ashland Kentucky
Huntington reports say two people were killed and ten injured in a Chesapeake & Ohio wreck two miles east of Ashland on the Lexington division late today. Officials and rescuers reported the details as they came in from the scene.
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Premiers Agree On Blockade Support For Russia Aid
Premier leaders reach accord to reimpose a blockade on Russia and to supply munitions. Mannix is surprised as Commander informs him he will not be allowed to travel to Liverpool. Millerand and George Deek back tighter maritime restrictions and arms shipments.
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Archbishop Mannix Put Under Escort in English Port
Four British destroyers intercepted the Baltic carrying Archbishop Mannix from the United States off Ireland. He was escorted to a destroyer and later landed at Penzance before proceeding to London. Two detectives remained in town while the archbishop traveled freely and expressed no statement about England.
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Utah Sugar Barons Arrested in profiteering case
Eight directors of the Utah-Idaho Sugar Refining company were arrested in Salt Lake City on charges of profiteering in sugar. Bonds were set at $10,000 each. A separate action against Heber J Grant, president of the company and of the church, was dismissed.
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