Severe North Dakota Storm Causes Losses and Disruptions
A heavy storm sweeps North Dakota with reports of fatalities and major property damage. Unconfirmed word from Dickinson cites seven deaths from a tornado with communications cut. Wires down, tracks washed out, and Dickinson isolated. Bismarck reports record rain and hail, severe winds, and crop damage across the region.
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Bismarck
Associated Press
Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Dickinson
Brennan Acords Will Have Plank Condemning Klan Change
The McAdoo forces clash with rival supporters as California and Illinois arrivals plus heat swirl around the Democratic National Convention. Brennan favors a Klan condemnation plank and abrogation of the two thirds rule, while Smith backers vow counter moves and Copeland backs Smith after a New England tour.
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Associated Press
New York
William G. McAdoo
California
George Brennan
Chicago
McAdoo
Smith
Brennan
Illinois
Oscar Underwood
John W. Davis
George Berry
United States
Copeland
New England
National Committee
Walsh
Montana
Washington
Gov. Smith
George F. Brennan
Democratic Party
Veterans encampment in Butte ends with dances and rides
The 1923 joint encampment of the G A R Spanish War Veterans and allied groups closed in Butte with a dancing party at Columbia Gardens and a motor ride along Harding Way for 600 delegates and visitors. Organizers pledge funds to protect Paxson’s Custer painting and support drive for a total $28,000.
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Cers
Harding Way
Butte
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Columbia Gardens
Montana
Paxson
Custer
United Spanish War Veterans
Montana Federation of Women's Clubs
The
D. I. Brenenan
Anaconda
Jacob Ohl
Missoula
R. L. Cleveland
Great Falls
Fletcher van Ordsdel
Helena
W. C. Lewis
Charles P. H. Bielenberg
Deer Lodge
T. Johnson
Plains
Simon Hauswirth
William Coleman
Henry Ferry
Keystone
George Dimnent
Immigration clash over Japanese exclusion pledge clarified
The United States and Japan exchange notes on the immigration act exclusion provision. Secretary Hughes states Congress acted within its rights and the policy mirrors the gentlemen’s agreement with Japan while preserving U.S. sovereign power to control immigration. The note praises mutual cooperation and confirms no change in policy.
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Hughes
Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Foreign Office
Tokio
United States
Congress
Hanihara
Mr. Hughes
Coolidge
Dickinson Tornado Strikes City Causing Deaths and Heavy Damage
Two persons died and more than twenty were injured as a tornado hit Dickinson North Dakota late today. The storm snapped trees and damaged most businesses, with a 90 mile per hour wind reported. Joe Froelich and Joe Frieze were killed when a lumber shed roof collapsed.
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Associated Press
Fargo
N. D
Dickinson
Anon
Joe Froelich
Joe Frieze
U S Naval Court Probes Turret Safety After Mississippi Explosion
The court of inquiry at San Pedro examines turret design as a factor in the loss of 48 lives aboard the U S S Mississippi. Gunnery officer Com Edward J Foy cites turrets as both protection and potential death traps amid calls to improve escapes from berements on battleships.
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Associated Press
San Pedro
Ident. Com
Edward J. Foy
New Mexico
Danger in Using Power Line Poles for Radio Wires
Butte radio fans are urged to remove radio antennae from Montana Power Company poles after about 1600 people used poles with high voltage lines. M. E. Buck says the practice poses too great a danger to continue and may affect over a hundred existing installations. The article notes continued coverage on page 2.
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Butte
Montana Power Company
M. E. Buck
Buck
Mr. Buck
Legion's State Convention Opens in Helena Today
Veterans from three wars and numerous allied groups gather in Helena for the three day state convention of the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans. National officers and Gen. Dumont with John Quinn are slated to speak. events include joint sessions, welcomes by Gov Dixon, and entertainment in the evenings. Fort Harrison hosts encamped 91st division and 163rd infantry as delegates arrive.
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American Legion
Montana Legionnaires
Helena
Quinn
Associated Press
Montana
91St Division
163Rd Infantry
Washington
John R. Quinn
Shrine Temple
Gov. Dixon
Geo. J. Joyce
Quincey Scott
Lewistown
Grand Army of the Republic
United Spanish War Veterans
National War Mothers
Dumont
U S Aviators Land In Siamese Capital
U S army aviators who circled the globe landed in Bangkok on a Wednesday afternoon arriving from Saigon French Indo China. The flight marked a single leg completed on the around the world journey.
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U.S
Bangkok
Siam
United States Army
Saigon
Indo- China
Unvision Among Democrats Lacks Lasting Scars
Washington dispatch notes calm Democratic scene with no imminent schism or rancor. Supporters push back against religious prejudice as Governor Smith defends record and potential ticket pairings like McAdoo with Smith or Walsh. Page 4 column 4 continues.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
McAdoo
Smith
Walsh
New York
Overnor
Girl Confesses Fire That Killed 24 at Playa del Rey
Josephine Bartholome, 14, confesses to starting a May 31 blaze at Hope Development School in Playa del Rey near Los Angeles. She says she lit tinder in the basement to let the girls escape. Authorities hold her as District Attorney Asa Keyes and an assistant probation officer review her statement. The school principal notes she appeared slightly mentally retarded and had shown recent dissatisfaction.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Josephine Bartholome
Hope Development School
Playa del Rey
Here
Asa Keyes
G. M. F. Garrett
Josephine
Mary WV. Jacobs
Jacobs
Trains Begin 1924 Park Season From Salt Lake City
President Coolidge initiated the Yellowstone park celebration by pressing a button as two special trains carrying about 1,200 people left Salt Lake City for the west entrance. The ceremony marked the opening of the 1924 park season with trains bound for Yellowstone.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
President Coolidge
Washington Today
Yellowstone National Park
West Entrance
Postal Sleuth Unravels Details of Mail Robbery
Chicago officials reveal the June 12 Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul mail train heist by eight bandits yielding 2 975 000 in cash and securities. Four suspects in custody one confessed part of loot recovered.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Christian son Wins Gubernatorial Race in Minnesota Nomination
Theodore Christianson of Dawson won the Republican gubernatorial nomination by a large plurality in Minnesota's primary. Early returns suggested a lead around 16,000 with rural precincts still late. The senatorial race remained tight between Oscar Hallam and Thomas P. Hall as scattered precincts reported. Tom Davis gained on Floyd Bolsom in the governor’s race on the labor ticket.
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Associated Press
ST. Pau
Theodore Christianson
Dawson
Minnesota
Oscar Hallam
St. Paul
Supreme Court Quatron
Thomas P. Hall
Excelsior
Tom Davis
Minneapolis
Floyd Bolsom
Coany
Labor
Paving Harrison Avenue petitions filed at city council
Two petitions from property holders seek paving in Harrison Avenue districts one from Grand to Holmes and the other a one mile stretch north of Holmes. Signatures total 149 with claims of majority support. County proposes a 10000 contribution. city share estimated at 3650 for project. A Silver Bow creek sewage and centrol fund is created with 40000 pledged by city mining interests and county.
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Harrison Avenue
Grand
Holmes
Holmes Avenue
Ways and Means
Silver Bow Creek
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Gale
John KR. Quinn
Brennan Acoerts
Batte Oay
Woman’s Relief Corps
American Red Cross
Over Harding Way
Mont
Womans’ Relief Corps
U.S. Naval Court
Legion’s
U. S
Milwaukee Train
Christianson
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