Illinois Governor Acquitted After Jury Verdict
Waukegan Illinois June 24 Gov Ian Small was acquitted of conspiring with Lieut Gov Fred E Sterling and others to defraud state funds of interest. The jury deliberated 1 hour 35 minutes. Showed pandemonium as verdict read. Governor thanked jurors and returned to duties amid photographers.
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Why Americans Pay Well for Canadian Bread
Officers questioned why bread is imported from Canada until they opened a roof and found a pint bottle of whiskey carefully concealed inside. The scene suggests smuggling or concealment related to cross border goods and illicit alcohol. Further investigation was underway.
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Eight Million Heiress on Honeymoon in New York
Henry Kias Van Heel, a Dutch aspirant to literary honors, and his bride Mrs Florence A Campbell widow of a North America Company president arrive in New York for their honeymoon after a San Diego wedding. She is 48, he 87, and she reportedly received eight million dollars from her first husband's estate. They plan to sail to a cottage owned by him on the Zuyder Zee.
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Tariff cloture move dominates Senate debate
In Washington on June 24 the tariff bill showdown sparked charges of filibuster as Republicans push a petition to invoke cloture requiring two thirds. Senator Curtis circulated signatures amid backlash over who delays the bill with procedural tactics and side shows.
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North Carolina
Seven Millions for Construction at Wilson Dam Move
June 24 the House authorized seven million six hundred thousand dollars for new construction on the Wilson dam at Muscle Shoals Alabama but stipulated no expenditure before October 1 1922. The Senate approved earlier but amendment delays and party lines shaped final action. President Harding planned to spend time at Leesburg Virginia with Edward B McClean and staff including Weeks Daugherty Edge and Lasker on a country home visit.
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Filibuster Still Five Going Strong
The piece notes Senator Voigt continuing a lengthy filibuster with multiple roll calls. Uncle Joe Cannon calls it the greatest one man obstacle in congress, while leadership struggles to maintain a quorum on the floor to curb the disruption.
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British Royalty Guarded At American Ambassador Dinner
London reports police and detectives guarding King and Queen, Cabinet members, and other dignitaries at a lavish dinner hosted by the Harveys. Loot of mid Victorian pageantry. Lloyd George and Taft attended. Queen and King mingled with guests amid jewelry, swords, and Napoleonic hats.
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Weather forecasts to be broadcast east of Mississippi
Weather reports for states east of the Mississippi river to be broadcast from naval radio stations starting next Monday. A similar program already operates at the naval radio station at Great Lakes Illinois for forecast coverage of western states and the Great Lakes region.
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Weissmuller Sets Four Open Water World Records in Honolulu
Johnny Weissmuller of the Illinois Athletic Club shattered four world marks at the Shrine Festival open-water meet in Honolulu. He set records in 200 and 400 meters, 40-yard, and 600-yard events, with standout times noted by coach Bill Hachman. A 16 year old woman, Marlechon Wethselau, also broke the women’s 200-yard open-water record.
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Shrine Potentate Injured En Route to Honolulu Parade
The Imperial Potentate of the Mystic Shrine suffered two broken ribs after leaving the Golden Gate but remained active in the San Francisco to Honolulu festivities. He rode a camel in the parade upon arrival and continued to participate as visiting Shriners hosted officers today. In Toronto, J. McCaffery, president of the Toronto ball club, died after a period of illness.
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Benny Leonard Favored in Welterweight Title Bout
Benny Leonard is tipped to claim both welterweight and lightweight honors in a planned 18 round decision fight at the Velodrome on June 23, with Jack Britton seen as aging but dangerous. Leonard, youthful and powerful, appears set to weigh 147 pounds by the afternoon of the bout, while Britton relies on clever defense and stamina.
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Destructive Knoxville Fire Destroys Eight Buildings
Fire of unknown origin broke out at 1 30 am in Knoxville Iowa on June 24. Winds aided the blaze causing rapid spread. by morning it was under control at 6 30. The flames damaged eight structures with losses over 200000 dollars. Two firefighters were slightly injured by falling walls as several explosions occurred.
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Knoxville
Iowa
Everest Expedition Abandoned In Calcutta Dispatch
An Evening News report from Calcutta says the Mount Everest expedition’s third and summit added only 100 feet to the record and no further ascent is expected. The explorers are largely incapacitated by hardships and are believed returning to Darjeeling.
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