Wine declared chief prohibition foe by league head
In Winona Lake Indiana at the World League Against Alcoholism convention Dr. Ernest Cherrington chief of the league warned that wine’s international power dwarfs whiskey and deer as the target of prohibition. He urged united action with Europe and temperance groups to combat wine’s influence while Prohibition Commissioner Haynes labeled illicit drink buyers as equally guilty as bootleggers and urged households to avoid serving liquor.
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Cabinet Ousted by Overwhelming Vote in Athens
In Athens the cabinet of Premier Pape faced a decisive defeat as 131 votes were cast against him out of 309 in the chamber. The government remains in office despite a wave of anti government sentiment among navy officers and certain cabinet members.
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Prohibition Chief Blames Liquor Buyers as Guilty as Bootleggers
ROY A. Hanes, prohibition commissioner, told a prohibition convention that liquor buyers are nearly as culpable as bootleggers. He warned that the day will come when buyers and bootleggers share the same jail.
Nelson to Direct Campaign Forces for La Follette
In Washington a July conference with Senator La Follette and Senator Wheeler discussed a vigorous national campaign. Nelson of Wisconsin was named campaign manager for the progressive ticket, with five others to be chosen by La Follette, Wheeler, and the conference. A broad strategy to delay active campaigning until after nominees are notified was noted, with initial speeches likely in the East after September.
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Nelson
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Persian Capital Martial Law Declared After Consul Killing
Martial law is declared in the Persian capital after the killing of American consul Robert Imbrie. Suspects connected to the murder were arrested as crowds attacked a sacred fountain where the consul was photographing before his death.
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Bevral Persone
Robert Imbrie
20000 Brazilian Rebels Await Federals Attack
AP dispatches from Buenos Aires report 20000 well armed rebels prepared to resist federal action in Sao Paulo. General Potyguara's forces occupy new positions near Ribeirao Preto as planes hover. Censorship spreads as Uruguay papers note Rio Grande frontier restrictions on foreign reporting of the revolt.
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Skalkaho highway opening draws Western Montana crowd
About 2500 people from nearly every Western Montana community gathered at a forest glade near Hamilton for the official opening of the Skalkaho highway. Rain limited attendance, but the Bitter Root valley turnout was the largest yet. Butte Anaconda visitors reported a good road with one rough stretch. Festivities included barbecue beef, beer and buttermilk, free sandwiches, and dancing to the Harmony Four of Hamilton.
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Woman's Body Found in Well After Prolonged Search
Tacoma July 20 After a two months search by the county prosecutor's office the body of Mrs Pearl Conner was found in a well. Coroner reports bullet holes in her skull proving murder. Husband Richard Conner was arrested last Thursday and charged with the murder in Clark county jail at Vancouver Washington.
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Young Americans clinch brilliant Olympic tennis glory
The United States swept titles in Colomble with Mies Helen Villa and Vincent Richards winning the Olympic singles crowns in heat and crowd. Villa, calm and steady, defeated Mlle. Viasts 6-2 6-2 after earlier doubles success with Mrs. Wightman. The American team led a bright international triumph, closing the event with strong prospects for a clean sweep.
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Early Hearing Sought In Oil Lease Case
July 20. Government counsel seeks an early hearing in the oil lease case as Mr. Pomerene readies a federal court appearance. The government contends Mr. Fall’s authority over ill bills and the Pan American Petroleum matter ties to Doheny and the Teapot Dome affair.
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Leopold and Loeb murder trial motions planned
Chicago July 20. Motions on trial procedures for Nathan Leopold Jr and Rea Loeb in the kidnapping and slaying of Robert Franks will be argued before Chief Justice John Br. Caverney. The defense led by Clare H. Echer is set for August 4, and reports claim the pair confessed to the murder and mutilated another victim but the defense indicated no immediate plan to attack the state's jurisdiction.
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Charles Ream
Mob Formed to Avenge Boy's Death In Oklahoma
A mob formed in Oklahoma after a boy vanished from home and was accosted by a man who promised a watch. The boy, found later after a physical exam, died the following morning at a hospital. authorities investigate the circumstances and motive.
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Rio Grande Track Blocked By Slide
A rock slide at Grand Junction cuts the Denver and Rio Grande Western line area delaying the No 4 train east of Junction. Crews remove debris and expect further disruption into the next morning.
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New High Marks Reached by Grain Prices
Grain price reports from New York show wheat surging to record highs with quotes around 41.08 and 1.20 dollars, reflecting strong trading activity and volatility. Speculators fueled fluctuations as market watchers noted shifting supply and demand conditions influencing prices.
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Waiter Confesses to Murder of Boy in Newark
A Newark police report states a waiter confessed to killing a boy. Officers have contacted New York authorities to question the man, a motive not yet disclosed and the case under investigation.
Ruhr Railways Cause Trouble At Conference
London July 20 The inter allied conference on the Dawes report faces delays as delegates struggle over Ruhr railway and economic evacuation issues. British French and Belgian negotiators clash over communications between Ruhr Rhineland and France and Belgium while sub committees seek a workable plan for Allied occupation policies.
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Trial set for 22 year old crime case in Alabama
The report from Associated Press notes a 22 year old crime case in Alabama moving toward trial. Details are incomplete due to damaged text but indicate state involvement and a Sunday night announcement following receipt of a prior letter or tram message.
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Tribute by President to Washington memory described
President Coolidge led a tribute voyage to Mount Vernon as a procession of patriotic citizens gathered at Colonial Beach to mark Washington's memory. A motor car sent from Washington drew crowds, the President stood with inscribed text, then boarded a launch toward the Mayflower taking position upriver under orders to reach Potomac waters.
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