250 Dead Wounded in Vienna Riot
A Vienna riot leaves 250 dead and wounded with undetermined casualties. Tornadoes heat storms and severe weather across the U.S. cause extensive loss and infrastructure damage. A $1,000,000 damage suit against Ford is abandoned by Sapiro. A farmer picnic program devolves into a scrap amid agricultural concerns. Democratic Senator from South Dakota attacks Republican stance as Senator Norbeck quickly responds.
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Vienna
U. S
FORD
Sapiro
Coolidge Watches Farm Debate At Ardmore Picnic
President Coolidge attended a farmers picnic at Ardmore as Governor Bulow of South Dakota urged tariff revision to aid agriculture and Senator Norbeck of this state argued against a Democratic tariff. The exchange marked a rare presidential observer role in a two sided tariff discussion with strong farm audience reaction.
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Coolidge
Bulow
South Dakota
Norbeck
Nebraska
Wyoming
Congress
Tornadoes Kill and Injure in Kansas and Kansas City Area
A series of tornadoes sweeping northeast through Kansas and into the southern edge of Kansas City killed at least eight people and injured about a hundred. Four fatalities occurred in South Park, Kan, where about 75 homes were destroyed. Near Lebo and Bur Ungime more fatalities were reported as storms unroofed houses and toppled trees.
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Sons City
Kansas
Kansas City
South Park
Kan
Here
Lebo
Bur Ungime
S. J.’ Butts
Hites
Donald Hites
Lindbergh Visit Prompts Big Butte Welcome Plan
Butte prepares a distinctive, citywide program for Col. Charles Lindbergh arrival on September 6. Citizens convene with the mayor to organize committees for a gala day expected to be a historic Montana welcome.
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Butte
Montana
Col
Charles Lindbergh
25 Year Tax Delinquency Low in Silver Bow County
Silver Bow County reports only 125 368 70 dollars in delinquent taxes from a 40 million plus levy over 25 years. Real property losses in 1926 run around 30 000 dollars, with yearly repayments showing residents consistently redeem delinquencies. Treasurer James J Brett notes that large deflation era delinquencies have been settled with interest and expects 1926 totals to match prior years.
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Brett
Silver Bow
James J. Brett
Montana Senator Walsh Praises Aviators At Byrd Dinner
The Leviathan reports a July 16 dinner honoring American aviators Commander Byrd Clarence Chamberlin Neville Acosta Balchen. United States Senator Thomas J Walsh of Montana gave the sole speech, praising aviation heroes and noting peaceful recognition of brave deeds beyond wartime.
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Leviathan
America Bound
America
Byrd
Clarence Chamberlin
Neville
Acosta
Balchen
Thea Rasche
De Molay Grants Alumni Charters Kansas City
The first and second De Molay alumni chapters, Kansas City and an Oklahoma group, received temporary letters today. The Kansas City mother chapter leads, while the Oklahoma group includes alumni age 21 plus. Over 109 letters indicate chapters forming, reported to organizers Frank Land Harold Praser Billings Wendell Carton El Paso Charles H.
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Kansas City
de Molay
Order of de Molay
Okla
Frank Land
Harold J. Praser
Billings, Mont
Wendell Carton
el Paso
Texas
Charles H
Congress 10 Act First Seeks Civil Basis for Prohibition Bureau
Treasury obstacles delay civil service transfer of prohibition enforcement past Oct. 1 due to funds. Examinations given, lists of eligibles lacking. New target Jan. 1 with expected congressional funding. Civil service transfer won’t alter enforcement. few names due for fall appointment amid staffing gaps.
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Asociated
Washington
Treasury
Prohibition Bureau
Congress
Civil Service Commission
Lowman
William C. Deming
Commission
Hunger strike by Sacco Vanzetti co-defendant reported
Charlestown state prison in Boston. Bartolomeo Vanzetti begins a hunger strike amid Sacco murder case proceedings. Governor Puller granted a one month respite to review evidence. defense committee cites Vanzetti preferring starvation to death over alleged false testimony. Warden Hendry denies the claim.
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Boston
Bartolomeo Vanzetti
Nicola Sacco
Charlestown State Prison
Sacco-Vanzetti
Puller
Vanzett
Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
Jude Robert Grant
Samuel Stratton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Williams Hendry
Charlestown
Bacco
Vannetti
Vanzetti
Fate of Naval Conference in British Hands
Geneva July 16 The next word in the tripartite naval negotiations must be spoken by the British admiralty The British delegation has asked London for instructions on how far it can meet the American and Japanese demand for lower cruiser tonnage The answer from the admiralty apparently will determine the conference's fate
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Geneva
London
Aviator May Take Stand for Birger
Elmer Kane a Waterloo Iowa aviator and self confessed bomber of the shady Rest road house owned by Charles Birger may testify for the defense of Birger and two gangmates in the Mayor Adams death trial. Kane said to have been paid by Adams to bomb the road house. Witnesses to be called again Monday.
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Renton
Til
Elmer Kane
Waterloo
Towa
Shady Rest
Charles Birger
Southern Clinois
Birger
Joe ‘Adams
Waseen
Kane
Adams
Adams To Bomb the Road House
Charles Karch
Gus Adams
West City
Roy Martin
Sapiro Abandons Libel Suit Against Ford in Settlement
Chicago attorney Aaro Sapiro withdraws a $1,000,000 libel suit after Henry Ford and the Dearborn Independent retract all personal charges. Ford’s representatives say no compensation was demanded and Sapiro is fully satisfied. The retractions attribute the allegations to Robert Morgan of Berkeley writing as Harry Dunn.
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Chicago
Aaro Sapiro
Henry Ford
Ford
Dearborn Independent
Martin ©. Ansorie
New York
J. Kostman
Sapiro
Robert Morgan
Berkeley
Cal
Ame
Harry Dunn
Ten Gallon Hats Planned for Pacific Flyers in Miles City
Miles City plans a presentation of ten gallon cowboy Stetsons to Lieutenants Maitland and Hegenberger by the local American Legion post No 5. The transpacific army fliers will pass through en route east with a brief stop. Daniel O’Hern, former judge and city attorney, will present the hats, and Roundup handkerchiefs will be given to the aviators to carry to the war department in Washington.
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Miles “City
Maitland
Hegenberger
Custer Post
American Legion
Transpacific “Army Fers
Daniel O'Hern
Army
Washington
War Department
Censor Delays on Confiscates Disorder News
A chaotic dispatch reports delays by authorities on confiscations amid disorder at a troubled zone. A deadly incident is noted with references to a burning justice palace, described as a high figure of turmoil and ongoing danger in the area.
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Trouble Zone
Justice Palace
Encounters Desperate By The Associated Press In Vienna
Desperate clashes continued in Vienna amid censorship that shut many news patches from across borders. Firing along outskirts prompted troops to patrol streets while martial law and police orders aimed to quell disturbances as clashes between police and workers escalated. Italy pressed for resumption of trains as threats of wider troop action loomed.
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Vienna
Transborder Point
Fridht
Vinnim
Palace of Justice
Italy
Iian
New Angle Probed in Stephenson Case in Indiana
Marion County Prosecutor William H. Remy opened inquiry into a new aspect of the D C Stephenson political corruption case in Indiana. He spoke after a conference with Mildred Meade, an Indianapolis woman and former confidante of Stephenson, who reportedly provided new light but details were not released.
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Associated Pro
Indianapolis
Ind
Marion County
William Hi. Remy
D. C. Stephenson
Indiana
Remy
Mildred Meade
Butte Annual Floral Show Slated for Aug 24 25
The Rocky Mountain Garden club and the Butte Chamber of Commerce announce the Butte Annual Floral Show will run August 24 and 25. Entries should surpass prior years with premiums paid for all flower types grown in Butte. The event includes a rose variety display and a children’s garden awards program. Mrs. O. H. Smith chairs the flower show committee, with Mrs. Prank Bell handling floor plans and Mrs. W. L. Higwins directing the rose display.
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Butte
Aeiayea
Rocky Mountain Garden Club
Butte Chamber of Commerce
American Rose Society
O. H. Smith
Prank Bell
W. £. Hig‘wins
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