Murphy McAdoo feud shapes New York delegation picks
The piece notes political maneuvering around Governor Smith as a potential nomination name to rally delegates. It highlights Boss Murphy using Smith to bind upstate support while avoiding alienating others, and states there is little chance New York votes will go to McAdoo amid the ongoing Murphy McAdoo feud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tive
Smith
Boss Murphy
New York
Lunn
Upstate
Murphy
McAdoo
France and aircraft limits block World Parley stance
The piece argues no real aircraft curtailment is possible among major powers. France resists any agreement due to defense needs and air force strength, risking a failed conference. Commercial aircraft could be converted to war uses, preserving competitive edges despite talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England
France
Ruhr
American Legion
Indias
Hughes
The Democratic Race Becomes a Field of Nominees
Washington reporters note McAdoo reorganizing a national campaign with Daniel C. Roper in charge and volunteers from across the country. The field includes Senator Underwood, James M Cox, Governor Smith, Governor Ritchie, John W. Davis, Senator Rabe, Senator Edwards, Ferris, and other potential entries as the two thirds rule could aid a dark horse. Bryan may pivot to support Governor Smith if needed.
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McAdoo
Washington
Daniel C. Roper
Internal Revenue
Underwood
James M. Cox
Ohio
Jonn H. Clarke
Cox
Smith
New York
Ritchie
Michigan
John W. Davis
West Virginia
Rabe
Indiana
Edwards
New Jersey
Ferris
William J. Bryan
Governor Smith
News
Ban
Prohibition Fight Shapes Up At Copenhagen Congress
Reports from Copenhagen reveal Andrew J. Volstead as a disappointing figure amid the International Congress Against Alcoholism. His fame rests on the act bearing his name, not on public eloquence, while Wayne B. Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League emerges as the more forceful spokesman capable of expounding the Volstead law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
International Congress Against
Andrew J. Volstead
Volstead
Congress
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Wheeler
Magnus Johnson
White coal possibilities and power from Niagara and St Lawrence
American engineers debate huge hydro power from the Niagara and St Lawrence rivers. T. K. Thomson argues a billion dollars could yield 8 million horsepower, with power sold at 10 dollars per horsepower locally and 25 in New York. Canada may retain most of the capacity. The piece notes ship canal plans, European politics, and pending congressional session with Brookhart on Doctor Come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
St. Lawrence
T. K. Thomson
Niagara-St. Lawrence
The Heart Bowed Down and European Patience
A compact editorial noting Germany's continuing plaintive song and Europe’s growing impatience with debt. It also mentions Calvin awaiting a LL D degree next June and laments Hiram chasing personal batting records over team success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Council studies flood control and street upgrades in Goldfield
The council examined paving bids for East Copper and Wyoming to Anaconda road, with Metcalf’s high bid subject to a 5 percent cash discount. A Silver Bow drainage committee was proposed, creating a seven member body including the mayor, three council members, and three citizens to oversee creek maintenance and safety. The meeting also covered tax levies, fund allocations, and plans for motorizing the street department as two new sprinkling trucks are added.
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East Copper
Wyoming
Anaconda Road
Stance & Warden
Stance
Silver
Metcalf
Kiley
Anaconda
Thompson Inn
William Boyce Thompson
John Connors
Judiciary Committee
Butte Street Railway Company
Montana Street
Holmes Avenue
E. J. McNulty
Hesperus
Council
Seventh Ward
Silver Bow
Silver Bow Creek
Silver Bow Creek Commission
Ways and
Commissioner of Public Works
Vo Hye
Potpourri of Fact and Fancy in Morning Mail
A satirical note on the Morning Mail column, praising G. C. for lively prose about public figures including the police, while criticizing some verses as too lengthy. The writer calls the mail a light summer read, with mixed compliments and critiques of the verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C
Butte
Great Falls Wins First Aid Meet and Mine Rescue Honors
Great Falls secures top team in the first aid contest at the regional meet. Union Pacific Coal of Cumberland Wyoming earns the Holmes trophy for combined high ratings in first aid and mine rescue. Prizes go to 20 teams from 19 states and Mexico, including Colorado Fuel and Iron Walson Idaho Federal Mining and Smelting Anaconda Great Falls Homestake Lead Kenilworth Black Diamond. Mine rescue honors go to seven teams from six states and Mexico, with Hercules Burke Hanna and Black Diamond among recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain States
Anaconda
Union Pacific Coal Company
Cumberland
Wyo
Joseph A. Holmes
Mexico
Colorado
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Walson
Idaho
Federal Mining and Smelting Company
Mullan
Montana
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Great Falls
South Dakota
Homestake Mining Company
Lead
Utah
Death of Princess Anastasia Ends Greek Royal Line
Princess Anastasia, known as the dollar princess, dies of cancer with liver cirrhosis in London. William B. Leeds Jr and Princess Xenia, among others, were at her bedside. Burial options include Woodlawn Cemetery New York or the Greek Royal cemetery at Totio near Athens. An English speaking Russian priest attended to her final hours.
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Olga
William B. Leeds Jr
Xenia
United States
Woodlawn Cemetery
New York
Totio
Athens
Alexander
London
Christopher
Anastasia
Greece
Dempsey Must Answer To Complaint Of Child
A Montana court orders depositions in a $10,000 damages suit filed by Artemels Geranios, minor, guardian Alexander Geranios, against William Harrison Dempsey and manager Jack Kearns. Commissioner John Hogan will oversee depositions in Great Falls, with five days allotted for each interrogatory. The case stems from alleged dog bite injuries tied to Dempsey’s training camp prior to a July 4 Shelby fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Great Falls
J. B. Leslie
Artemels Geranios
Alexander P. Geranios
William Harrison Dempsey
Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
John Hogan
East Forty-third Street
New York City
Dempsey
Shelby
Shooting in Monaghan crowds claims a youth life
Aug 29 report from Belfast recalls a Ballybay celebration for Ernest Blythe ended by gunfire. A bullet first struck a man in the crowd before lodging in the heart of John Francis Conlon, killing him as Free Staters celebrated the election victory.
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Monaghan
Associated Press
Belfast
Ballybay
Ernest Blythe
John Francis Conlon
City Council Deliberates Tax Levy Ordinance and Lighting Districts
The council recommends the city attorney draft the annual levy ordinance as sprinkling districts are refined. A meeting is set for September 6 to act on lighting districts including Mercury, Galena, Wyoming, Arizona, Utah, and Front streets.
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Mercury
Galena
Wyoming
Arizona
Utah
Front Streets
Sheriff Duggan in dispute over county fund outlays
F. E. Williams reports to the state examiner that Sheriff Duggan illegally collected 6179 from the county for transporting 36 prisoners and withholds 1033 of board for federal prisoners. The examiner attacks county expenses for garbage removal and street lighting, and questions fuel for prisoners. Duggan defends charges as lawful, citing court rulings and county attorney guidance.
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F. E. Williams
Duggan
Board of Federal
Lewis and Clark County
Man Cut Arm Through Glass at Closed Columbia Parlor
Olaf Peterson, attempting to enter the shut Columbia soft drink parlor at 259 East Park Street, thrust his right arm through the glass door and severed an artery. He was rushed to St James Hospital by Assistant Chief O'Donnell and Officer Calpin in serious condition.
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Columbia Soft Drink
East Park Street
Olaf Peterson
St. James’ Hospital
O'Donnell
Calpin
Sterilization Law 10 to Be Put into Operation
The Montana state eugenics board will meet at Warm Springs to arrange sterilization of feeble minded custodial inmates under a law passed by the last legislature. Sterilization requires request by parents guardians or custodian. Dr W F Cogswell notes several parental requests for their feeble minded children. Board includes chief physicians custodial institutions Montana Medical Association president and Dr Carolyne Magill of Butte as the woman member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Helena
State Eugenics Board
Warm Springs
W. F. Cogswell
State Board of Health
State Hospital For the Insane
Cogswell
State Board of Eugenics
Montana Medical Association
Carolyne Magill
Butte
Democratic Women to Organize in Helena and State
Helena Mont Aug 29 Mrs Thorton Les Brown field director of the national democratic committee will meet democratic women of Helena and Lewis and Clark county for a Monterenes on national democratic affairs She says women share equally in the national committee and aims to organize for the campaign next year Her tour schedule includes Missoula Deer Lodge Butte Great Falls Kalispell Lewistown and Billings with meetings in late August to mid September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Helena
Mont
Thorton Les Brown
Joplin
National Democratic Committee
Lewis and Clark County
Democratic National Committee
Brown
Former Butte Man Is Back On Visit
Monaghan M.8, a prominent Phoenix financier and former Butte resident, is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs M C Monaghan with his wife and two children. He serves as chief accountant for Arizona's state highway department and is well known locally for his long tenure at the Hennamy company.
Governor urges anthracite wage reform and conciliation plan
The governor proposes a year long revision of wage scales in the anthracite field by an authorized conciliation board. He backs a 10 percent increase, citing miners’ skill and danger with 500 killed and 20,000 wounded annually. Public opinion should drive a settlement, he said, offering Fridays meetings as the path forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
Tewis
Warriner
Anthracite Conciliation Board
Free State Party Edges Ahead in Irish Election First Round
Early returns show Free State Party holding a 6 to 1 lead with ministers drawing heavy polling. Official declarations were limited but boost government confidence while Republicans lag behind. Counts place 27 government members, nine Republicans, four farmers, four laborites and seven independents elected so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Eamon de Valera
County Clare
John MacNeill
de Valera
Detective Rodda Marries Then Returns From Anaconda
Detective Charles Rodda, fresh from Anaconda with a marriage license, sent a long distance call to Assistant Chief O'Donnell saying he needed another day for cases. He married Mrs. Anna Parker of Dubuque Iowa Tuesday afternoon, in Anaconda, with Rev James G Knotter presiding. The couple plan to reside at 718 South Dakota Street in Butte.
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Charles Rodda
Butte
Anaconda
O'Donnell
Rodda
Anna Parker
Dubuque
Iowa
James G. Knotter
First Presbyterian Church
Russian declares he is greatest pianist
Vladimir De Pachmann, a Russian pianist, proclaims he is the greatest living pianist. He says his playing is marvelous and perfect and notes he only learned the seat method of playing at age 70 during his second U.S. visit.
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Associated Press
New York
Vladimir de Pachmann
America
de Pachmann
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