Indian voting power and Curtis scalp in 1920s politics
The Anaconda Standard notes about 350000 Indians in the United States with an estimated 60000 to 100000 potential voters. It suggests Curtis scalp tensions in Oklahoma and recalls full citizenship granted June 2 1924 and that many Native voters backed Coolidge, possibly due to Republican agents on reservations.
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Tranquillity at Houston Shapes Democratic Platform
A peaceful Houston scene on eve of the Democratic convention sees focus shift from candidates to platform planks. Smith supporters push for a strong law enforcement plank while Senator Reed proposes embracing the eighteenth amendment to appeal to dry factions. Prohibition and farm relief emerge as key debated issues with Democrats expected to take a more liberal farm stance.
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The Kaw Nation Voices Support for Hoover and Curtis
The Kaw Nation in Northern Oklahoma declares unanimous support for Hoover and Curtis. Officials report 140 eligible voters of 420 on the reservation, with no organized turnout effort needed. They describe a peaceful, thrifty agricultural community with mixed lands and modest wealth.
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Curtis
Kaw
Oklahoma
United States
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Uncle Sam and His Veterans in Fiscal Record
A Washington study cites $12.336 billion spent by taxpayers on pensions and compensation for veterans through June 30 1927 with Civil War, World War II and earlier conflicts breaking down major totals. It notes looming future costs from annuities and adjusted service compensation, plus billions in life insurance and training expenses.
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Spain
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Resolutions Committee Endorses Taxation to Reward Industry
The speaker urges a committee to push scientific taxation as fair to business and thrift. Tom Heflin is accused of backing Ku Klux support via banked receipts. Neither major party rushes to adopt Big Bill Thompson's views amid waning public interest in China conflicts.
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Tom Heflin
Big Bill Thompson
Knowledge Box Answers Update Featured
The page lists concise solutions: Captain George Wilkins in aviation on an Arctic Alaska to Spitzbergen flight. Oslo as the answer for a capital. Phoenicia as a historical region. Russia in Asia as a geographic note. and a biblical reference Corinthians chapter 13 verse 4.
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Butte School Board Faces July Deadlines on Levies
Trustees wrestle with text book levy sinking fund and grade school levy while Eugene O Boyle is away. Independent members fear minority status could aid the women's party citizens group. If no quorum, the district may fail to report to county commissioners by July deadlines for the 15000 textbook levy 50000 sinking fund levy 900000 grade school levy.
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Eugene O. Boyle
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Women's Party
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Wallace
Cornelius Healy Dies in Butte after Brief Illness
Cornelius Healy a 47 year old Irish native and Butte resident for 28 years died at his home 524 East Mercury after a brief illness. He was a miner and last worked as a city laborer. Survived by widow two daughters Anna and Margaret four sons Neil Jack Dennis and William one brother Dennis in Butte and relatives in Ireland and the East. Body at Duggan chapel.
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Butte
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Margaret
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Jack
Dennis
William
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Duggan Chapel
James Hanlen Dies After Short Illness In Butte
James Hanlen aged 33, born in Ireland and long-time Butte resident, died yesterday after a brief illness. He is survived by his aunt, Mrs. Cassie Kennedy of Pendleton Oregon. The body rests at Duggan chapel awaiting funeral plans. Rayon production in Germany rose about 20 percent in the past year compared to the prior year.
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Georgia
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Uni
Hoover Leads Stanford Student Government Revolt
In 1893 Herbert Hoover helps draft a new student constitution at Stanford, placing all undergraduate activities under student control with a bonded treasurer. He rejects a salary, earns a living via a laundry business and campus lectures, and nerves a heated campaign that elevates Hinsdale and Hicks to leadership as Hoover advances to treasurer.
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Bel gian Farms Sees 2500 Tractors On This Season
Bel gian Farms reports 2 500 tractors in use this season marking a large scale farming effort. Local managers highlight expanded mechanization and projected yield gains across fields.
First Contest Won by Omith in Louisiana Delegation Fight
Senator Reed favored for president with support from Harry Gamble of New Orleans and Ford Claibourne of New Roads. The case centers on whether the state central committee could name national convention delegates, a power disputed amid claims of fraud and custom being ignored. Arthur Mullen urged seating of the Smith faction, while other contests involved six District of Columbia delegates and three from Pennsylvania.
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Reed
Harry Gamble
New Orleans
Ford Claibourne
New Roads
State Central Committee
Ewing
Central Committee
Arthur Mullen
Nebraska
Rescue Plane Flips Survive Valiant Efforts Amid Ice Rescue
Reports detail the Saturday rescue attempt following General Nobile’s withdrawal from the floe. Lieut Lundborg’s Swedish plane overturned during landing but he escaped injury and tries to establish a runway on the ice. Amundsen remains missing with no new signals about the seaplane or its crew.
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Citta di Milano
E. Lundborg
Lundborg
Amundsen
King’s Bay
Tromsoe
Norway
Perjury Charge Lodged Against Robert Stewart
A federal grand jury charged Robert Stewart with three counts of perjury tied to testimony before a committee about Liberty Bond oil profits of Continental Trading. The indictment cites his February denial of knowledge of bond distribution and his April assertion of receiving $759,500 in bonds.
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Continental Trading Company
Liberty
H. S. Osler
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Continental
U S Officials Quiet on Chinese Plans Yet
Informal negotiations toward recognition of the Chinese nationalist government have not reached a stage for State Department comment. Nationalist representatives in Washington say an expression of progress may be possible soon by the United States.
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State Department
United States
Governor Erickson Praises Patriots at State Convention
Governor Erickson addresses a packed convention praising veterans, Lincoln and McKinley school portraits, and the Civil War fighting spirit. G. A. R. memories echo as Scott Leavitt notes Capitol dome symbolism and U.S. strength, urging peace through diplomacy over war.
Horoscope for Tuesday June 26 1928 Prediction
A benevolent planetary sway favors judgments and exams for graduates from land colleges. Women grow more serious about aims. Neptune aids art ventures while forecasts hint at a new engine power surpassing gasoline. Youthful artistic promise and literary inclination appear for those born under this sign.
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Neptune
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