Heat Wave Presses On Across Central Regions
The Associated Press reports a continuing unprecedented heat wave across the central and southern United States with temperatures reaching 101 in Decatur Illinois and widespread readings above 90. Chicago reports 23 deaths and over 200 prostrations in six hot days while water restrictions tighten in suburbs. President Harding experiences extreme heat in Kansas en route to Salt Lake City as Utah reports hail and intermittent rain.
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Weather Bureau
Decatur
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Atlantic Coast
Ohio
New Orleans
Nebraska
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Kansas
Salt Lake City
Utah
Air Mail Service
Clemency Granted to Navy Hero Hirsch at Santa Fe
Willis Hirsch, holder of the congressional Medal of Honor for rescuing three people from drowning during the launching of the Tennessee at Newport News, has been granted executive clemency by Gov. J. F. Hinckle. He was serving a short sentence for obtaining money under false pretenses and will receive medical treatment at Fort Sheridan hospital for a head injury.
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Santa FE
N. M
J. F. Hinckle
Willis ©. Hirsch
Tennessee
Newport News
Hirsch
Fort Sheridan
Wyo
President Harding Reunites With Boyhood Sweetheart in Hutchinson
In Hutchinson Kansas President Warren G Harding meeting a woman he once courted as a 12 year old boyhood sweetheart Mattie Mell of Caledonia Ohio The 45 year reunion occurred during a speech on farm policies before about 70000 people at the state fairgrounds He recalled the romance and noted she is now a grandmother and active in civic life
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Hutchinson
Kan
Warren G. Harding
Warren
Mattie
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United States
Kansas
Mattie Mell
Caledonia
Ohio
French Autopsy Delayed as Death Mystery Deepens
John E F French dies at Warm Springs from Anaconda, with autopsy findings not yet summarized. Inmates whisper of a towel suffocation after an alleged struggle. guards Lee Perry and A E Fevahn held in county jail as inquiry continues. Bert Lee linked to case remains at the springs.
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Anaconda
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Bert Lee
Knight
French
Lee
Manitoba Goes Wet by Large Majority
Manitoba voters backed the Moderation league by a large margin, with Winnipeg leading the vote and outlying districts still reporting. The Manitoba Temperance Act, governing prohibition for seven years, was overturned. A three member commission will oversee liquor sales to permit holders and direct home delivery will be allowed for brewery and government store liquor.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Moderation League
Prohibition
McCarl declares final say on public fund disbursements
Washington June 23 Comptroller General McCarl says his decisions are final and appealable only to Congress. He will consider officials' views but none can control his office. This follows a May attorney general opinion conflicting with his stance on compensation payments. He may withhold approvals unless aligned with his view. Brueggeman earlier said occupational disease cases would be paid as before despite time-based limits.
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Justice Department
Bessie P. Brueggeman
Commission
McCar
Department of Justice
Attorney General’s Office
President Harding Farms On Visit To Hutchinson
President Harding returned to farming during a Hutchinson Kansas visit driving a binder and shocking wheat while discussing agricultural problems with local farmers. He predicted better days ahead and cited farm credit legislation as key to restoring farm prosperity amid postwar lows. The trip included a state fairground address and a tour of a salt mine before leaving for Denver.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Harding
State Fair Grounds
United States
Cam Harding
Reno
Denver
Middle West
Armored cars guard $200 million in transit
In New York on June 23 fourteen armored cars carried six armed men and a machine gun each. The money and securities, totaling $200,000,000, moved from the Bowery Savings bank to a new Forty second Street branch near Grand Central. Detectives and uniformed police secured the route with motorcycle escorts leading each pair of cars.
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Butte Elks Prepare Big Delegation for Montana Convention
Butte lodge No 240 plans a large Montana Elks state convention presence in Great Falls July 1 to 3 led by a 40 member drum and bugle corps. The event will include hotel bookings, floats, a midnight frolic, and a special Elks train to Shelby for the Dempsey Gibbons bout. Funds were raised by a Columbia Gardens dance as preparations include hotel reservations for at least 200 from Butte.
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Tom McTacue
Butte Lodge
Columbia Gardens
Great Northern Railroad
Borah Declares He Is Not Presidential Candidate
Spokane June 23 United States Senator William F Borah of Idaho says he will not be a presidential candidate and would lead a third party He expects Harding to be nominated by acclamation at the Republican convention and calls the Democratic field perplexing He names McAdoo Smith Ford and Underwood as likely Democratic nominees and notes Ford should not be dismissed as a possibility
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Spokane
Wash
United States
William F. Borah
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
Harding
William G. McAdoo
Governor Smith
New York
Henry Ford
Oscar Underwood
Ford
Mumford Receives Five Year Term in Montana Killing Case
In Glasgow Valley county district court the jury found William Mumford guilty of manslaughter for the Hale Talbot killing, fixing a sentence of not less than five nor more than 10 years. The two ranchers quarreled over a line fence near Glasgow, Mumford claiming self defense.
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Great Falls
Mont
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Glasgow
Hale Talbot
Valley County
State Penitentiary
Talbot
Mumford
Who's Who and Why in Anaconda feature preview
The Standard tomorrow carries an article of special interest to mercantile and professional circles in Anaconda. It profiles men and institutions driving progress in the Smelter city. The story promises broad appeal and is worth reading for insights into local achievements.
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Anaconda
Protests Over Seizure of Liquor On Baltic and Berengaria
United States moves to enforce three mile limit on liquor aboard ships Baltic Berengaria seizing excess medicinal supplies as captains protest. Customs and prohibition agents massed at pier with Paris liner arriving homeward. Next week expected more tests as additional liners arrive with liquor crossing the limit.
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New York
United States
Treasury Department
Uncle Sam
Paris
White Star
Baltic
Berengaria
Priest Purchases Automatic Pistol in Montreal Murder Trial
Adelard Delorme, ex priest, is on trial for his half brother Raoul's murder and reportedly bought an automatic pistol less than a month before the killing. Oscar Hanes testified the abbe bought the pistol on December 27, 1921, after being advised to take an automatic when repairing a revolver. Lily Delorme testified that Raoul's sister, the abbe stayed in the house overnight and did not leave between 11:30 p.m. and 2 a.m., presuming he was in the cellar tending the furnace.
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Montreal
Adelard Delorme
Raoul
Oscar Hanes
Hanes
Lily Delorme
Coal wage report rushed as miners threaten strike
The coal commission races to finish its wage cost and profit report for anthracite as contracts near expiration August 31. Labor leaders aligned with John L. Lewis push for higher pay while President Harding urges action to keep mines running. The panel aims to provide data for negotiations, with broader policy questions saved for a later bituminous study.
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West
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Meredith Babe Killed by Frightened Horse at Picnic
A one year old baby of Mr and Mrs Michael Schmidt of Meredith Mont was crushed to death by a horse at Rock Springs near Miles City during the old settlers picnic. The horse backed into a food box and fell onto the baby who was on a blanket. The horse struck the child on the head as it struggled to its feet. Medical aid arrived too late and the child died within a half hour. The tragedy cast gloom over the gathering and many left early.
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Associated Press
Miles City
Mont
Rock Springs
North Side
Michael Schmidt
Meredith
Five Thousand Children to Cheer Nation's Head
Five thousand school children will greet President Harding at the ball park on June 29. A 506 foot speakers stand is to be built and work starts Monday. The reception committee plans include expanding from Montana districts and Butte residents. Mayor Horgan and Scout executive Benjamin Owen lead efforts with Julia Rodgers chairing the women’s division.
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Montana State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Anaconda
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