Coolidge Holds Talks With Deneen and Pepper at White House
President Coolidge discussed the lakes to gulf waterways plan with Senator Deneen and will host Senator Pepper on his way to Maine. Representative Madden arrives to confer on the annual supply bill and GOP tax reduction efforts as Madden directs multiple substitute committees. Pepper plans to discuss the world court proposal and the anthracite situation during his stay.
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Pennsylvania
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Tokio cabinet resigns over tax dispute between parties
The cabinet led by Premier Kato resigned on July 31 after a deep split between the Kenseikai and Seiyukai parties over tax adjustment plans. The premier asked three Seiyukai ministers to resign, but the party refused, forcing the entire cabinet to step down.
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Vallery Elected Grand Commander At Knights Templars Meet
Seattle report notes Detroit chosen for the Knights Templars 36th triennial conclave. George W. Vallery of Denver elected grand commander. Isaac H. Pettinger of Kansas City and Andrew D. Agnew of Milwaukee named grand senior and junior wardens. Other promotions announced.
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Detroit
Knights Templars
George W. Vallery
Denver
Isaac H. Pettinger
Kansas City
Andrew D. Agnew
Milwaukee
Rand
Government to strengthen border with 1000 inspectors
Assistant Secretary Andrews of the treasury ordered more than 100 customs inspectors to patrol the northern border from the Atlantic seaboard to North Dakota. He warned of annual losses of 10 to 15 million dollars from evasion and aims to curb smuggling of merchandise, livestock, dairy, liquor, narcotics, and aliens. Details of the plan were not disclosed, as staffing increases follow recommendations of customs collectors and conditions.
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Washington
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United States
Atlantic Seaboard
North Dakota
Border Patrol
Frontier frontier customs plan to tighten Montana Washington borders
The present plan aims within a few days to address conditions along the Montana and Washington frontier where customs inspectors have been widely scattered and cattle smuggling and supplies for ranchers are admitted to be serious issues. The article notes continued discussion and reference to further details on page 2.
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Washington
Movies Led Boy to Killing of Woman
In Basle Switzerland a 16 year old Austrian farm hand Johannes Hammerschlegel confessed to shooting and killing Mrs Mary Levitt Bowen of Berkeley California from a tree top near the ruins of Dornach Castle. The bullet struck her neck then breast and she died after dragging herself 150 feet to the castle ruins. No robbery occurred as the revolver was taken from the boy’s employer.
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Basle
Switzerland
Johannes Hammerschlegel
Mary Levitt Bowen
Berkeley
Cal
Channel Swim Becomes Great Contest of Women
Captain Alec Rutherford reports on the 1925 cross channel swim pitting Gertrude Ederle against Lillian Harrison and Madame Jane Lion from France. Start times 6 16 and 6 40 reflect tide plans as routes diverge across Goodwin Sands with crossings near the start and mid channel for a pivotal clash to land on the English coast.
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Mise Ederle
Madame Jane Lion
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Madame Lion
Miss Harrison
Miss Ederle
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Goodwin Sands
Ederle
English
Florida millionaire takes 64 relatives on 6000 mile US tour
Charles G. Rodes funds a 6000 mile tour for 64 relatives aboard the R Aboard the Rodes Family Tourist Special. Two private cars, chefs and a corps of staff accompany the trip costing about 40000 dollars with 6000 dollars in life insurance per person. The journey begins July 30 and continues across the United States as a new style family reunion.
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Charles G. Rodes
Kansa
Redes
United States
Butte Resident Evader McIntyre Captured After Long Pursuit
John McIntyre, drafted in 1917, was court martialed at Fort Missoula in 1918 and sentenced to 18 months. released on habeas corpus, then recaptured in Idaho after the San Francisco circuit court of appeals dismissed the prior action. Federal officers say he will be sent to Fort Missoula or Fort George Wright to serve the remainder of his sentence.
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Fort Missoula
Butte
Idaho
Circuit Court of Appeals
San Francisco
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McIntyre
Dan Malloy
Charles N. Pray
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High Court
Department of Justice
Fort George Wright
Spokane
Grover Cleveland
Paris Debt Parley With Britain Is Off
The Daily Telegraph reports talks on settling the war debt to Great Britain broke down. France offered a improved plan, but the British treasury found it inadequate for taxpayers. The French delegation returns to Paris to report to Caillaux and await a stronger offer.
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Paris
Caillaux
Chicago Robbers Indicted for Murder at Drake Hotel
Three surviving members of a drunken quintet that robbed the Drake hotel and staged a wild Lakeshore drive raid were indicted for murder. Joseph Holmes Jack Wilson and William Mulienbach face murder charges after two robbers and an assistant cashier were killed. One fugitive from the band remains at large as police hunt for the loot.
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Gold Coast
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Woods
Wiliam L. Mulienbach
William Nugent
Ted Cortz
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Holmes
Eric Nelson
Drakg
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Economy Phase 5 Greatest Factor in Consolidation
The Silver Bow consolidation issue, deemed a major question, has seen limited public discussion with few meetings. Proponents claim savings from city county consolidation, including a reduced 20 mill tax levy and annual cuts in administration costs, while opponents emphasize turnout and vigilance against illegal voting.
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Butte Mines League
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Chamber of Commerce
Friends of Consolidation
Army Scout Planes Keep on Airmail Route
A squadron of six army pursuit planes led by Maj. T. J. Lanphier completed a night flight from Cheyenne to Omaha via the air mail route with no incidents. Pilots complained of the bitter cold after leaving Cheyenne at 6 55 p m mountain time on the survey flight from San Francisco toward Shelfridge field Mount Clemens Michigan.
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Omaha
T. J. Lanphier
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Mount Clemens
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Premier Baldwin ends coal talks with no settlement
London July 30. A conference between Premier Baldwin, labor and mine owners failed to settle the mine controversy or trigger a rupture. The government plans to aid the coal industry until spring while an official inquiry into industrial costs is completed. Miners signaled cooperation with the inquiry and opposed wage cuts before inquiry results.
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Baldwin
Ministry of Labor
Loeb Leopold Plea Could Shield Scott Defense
Chicago report says Scott, a Canadian former financier, faces a sanity hearing after a stay of execution was granted four hours before his planned hanging. The defense argues the same plearecalled for Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr. may spare Scott if he is found insane since conviction.
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Runsell Scott
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Nathan Leopold Jr
Bobby Franks
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Reichstag Battles Over Church Taxes
Berlin July 30 The Reichstag has seen heated clashes over church taxes with communists and centrists exchanging blows forcing repeated suspensions. The strain has deputies fainting daily and a physician member kept busy providing first aid.
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Reichstag
Funeral set for today as leaders pay final tribute
In Washington on July 20, officials announce the funeral for Sam Jennings Bryan. Active pallbearers include Daniels, a former navy man, Senator Fletcher Fiorida, O H Quilahan, Oleom Ghaver, Edward of Missouri, James Risk, Norman E. of New My OR, reflecting Spanish War comrades keeping ceaseless vigil.
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William Jennings Bryan laid to rest in Dayton
The Associated Press reports William Jennings Bryan lies in peaceful repose in Dayton after a final public tribute. Thousands gathered outside the church, honoring the long career and ideals he preached in religion and politics. The service continued into the night as doors remained open for mourners.
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William Jennings
La Follette Jr Leaves Candidacy to Seek Senate Seat
Madison July 30 Robert M La Follette Jr 30 elder son of the late progressive leader formally announced his candidacy to succeed his father in the United States Senate There are three other candidates in the field Republicans prepare to name a rival at Oshkosh Former Governor Francis E McGovern Foy P Wilcox Arthur Barry are also contenders McGovern previously aligned with the La Follette group but a convention dispute caused the split Governor Blaine says a special election to fill the vacancy will be held this fall
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Four Southwestern States In Path Of Earth Tremors
Earth tremors of low intensity were felt across Kansas Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico with minor damage. Cities reporting included Wichita Leavenworth Ashland Liberal Medicine Lodge Guymon and Amarillo with windows dishes rattled and plaster shaken. The Kansas University seismograph logged east west tremors at 6 09 am.
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