Maine Democrats Rally Anti Klan Campaign in Maine
The piece describes the Maine campaign for Pattangall as an anti Klan effort led by Senator Oscar Underwood and local allies. It notes speakers like Fordney Johnston and Charles Carlin paying their own expenses and acting as Pattangall supporters rather than as official Democratic Party representatives. It cites figures: 25,000 Klan supporters and 50,000 Catholic voters in the state.
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Maine
Oscar Underwood
Pattangall
Underwood
National Committee
Fordney Johnston
Alabama
Washington, D. C
Charles Carlin
Virginia
Johnston
Democratic National Committee
Andrew Erwin
Athens
Erwin
Ku Klux Klan
Hortense Ward
Texas
Ferguson
Democratic Friends
French Premier Seeks Tied Disarmament to Arbitration
Herriot argues arbitration alone fails to meet league covenant and urges linking arbitration with disarmament for national security. He cites Pascal on justice and force and notes Europe’s leading powers concur in principle on compulsory arbitration as of tonight.
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Lord Parmoor
Great Britain
M. Theunis
Belgium
M. Benes
Czecho-Slovakia
Signor Salandra
Italy
M. Herriot
League
Pascal
Europe
Mind On the Ball and Lost Roads in Sports Reflection
A reflective piece links lost paths in life to sports focus. Ty Cobb and Dempsey anecdotes illustrate eye on the ball and mental presence. Authors highlight the tension between pursuit of greatness and staying grounded in performance.
Peace Moves After Fatal Herrin Shooting
William son county sees a lull as three leaders in the Herrin gunfight flee the area. Sheriff George Galligan Ora Thomas and John H. Smith depart for Pontiac Illinois Hopkinsville Kentucky amid national guard discussions. Delos Duty vows to remain at Marion to push grand jury action and possible prosecutions.
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Associated Press
Herrin
Williamson County
Dove of Peace
George Galligan
Ora Thomas
John H. Smith
Galligan
Marion
Pitts and Miners to Clash in Great Falls Baseball Series
The Pitts and Miners prepare for a multi game set at Great Falls park with Bill Lasley slated to start against Dave Salazar. First pitch is 2 o'clock Sunday, then Tuesday travel to Butte for a two game swing, potential final in Butte Friday if tied after four games.
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Great Falls
Great Falls Park
Bill Lasley
Angus McLeod
Kingly Pitts
Dave Salazar
Stockett
Pitts
Butte
Mining City
Friday mishap for defier of jinx in Detroit murder case
Thomas L. Boyce, bridegroom on a Friday, is charged with the murder of Clyde Keller, 45, after a hammer attack last Sunday night. His wife Louise faced court with him as investigators also hold Irene Bellenger and Frances Rice in connection with the case.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Thomas L. Boyce
Frank Murphy
Recorder's Court
Clyde Keller
Boyce
Louise
Irene Bellenger
Frances Rice
Keller
Es Eee Son
Rs. Bellenger
Bellenger
Capitol Building Valued At 25 Million In 1920s
Washington notes the Capitol Building, housing Congress and the Supreme Court, valued at 25.5 million dollars. The report claims current real estate values would push the figure higher.
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Washington
Capitol
United States
Congress
Supreme Court
Had No Interest in His Relatives in Smith Will
In Waukegan Illinois on September 5, Dele van Smith a capitalist and publisher of an Indianapolis newspaper said he would leave no portion of his 2 to 3 million dollar estate to relatives as he had no interest in them. The will favored his newspaper employer friends business associates and charity. Rich ard Fairbanks of Pasadena testified that Smith was sane with good memory and usually presided over stockholder meetings. Evidence from Miss Margaret Wells and objections during the deposition process are noted as the trial continues.
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Associated Press
Waukegan
Ill
Delevan Smith
Indianapolis
Richard Fairbanks
Pasadena
Cal
Warren Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Smith
Mr. Smith
Margaret W. Wells
Ferdinand Winter
Attorney Winter
Monument Peak blaze spreads on Jefferson forest lands
A wind gusting toward hurricane force swept the Monument Peak forest fire in the Jefferson National Forest over more than 1000 acres last night and forced back firefighting crews. Fires in Kootenai and Nez Perce forests were being checked, Lake Blaine fire in the Flathead forest expected to come under control today with light rains aiding operations. About 100 men remained on fires near McClellan Creek and Paddy's Run Creek with roughly equal force at each site as cooler weather aided containment. A whirlwind on Thursday expanded the Paddy's Run fire to about 360 acres.
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Associated Press
Missoula
Monument Peak
Jefferson National Forest
Forest Service
Kootenai
Nez Perce
Lake Blaine
Wlathead
Helena
McClellan Creek
Paddy's Run Creek
Josephine
Helena National Forest
Paddy's Run
Prince of Wales Plays Polo in Chilly Rain at Syosset
In Syosset New York under gray skies the Prince of Wales played his fifth polo game in six days at W R Grace field. Spectators wore overcoats as horses and riders sweated through the open play and a light rain began in the final periods. The royal party included Major Metcalf. photographers gathered as Inspector Burt of Scotland Yard moved toward the scene.
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Associated Press
Syosset
N. Y
Prince of Wales
W. R. Grace
Chukkers
Major Metcalf
Inspector Burt
Scotland Yard
Burt
Prince
Secret Service
Gillett Praises New Party Shift in Congress
Frederick H. Gillett, speaker of the House, told the Business and Professional Men’s club in Portland that the radical faction has discarded its disguise and formed a new party. He blamed them for opposing the Republican program and called Coolidge the true platform and leader behind the coming victory. He praised Coolidge’s economy and tax cuts as the year’s key achievement.
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Frederick H. Gillett
National
House of Representatives
Congress
Coolidge and Dawes Club
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge
New England
Gillett
John W. Davis
Veteran battler dying in Hoboken
New York dated September 5 reports Peter Maher, famed heavyweight boxer of the late 1890s, dying in a Hoboken hospital from pneumonia and pleurisy. He worked as a dock foreman for the United States Shipping Board before his illness.
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New York
Peter Maher
Hoboken
United States Shipping Board
Three-Way National League Race Tightens as Giants Gain
The New York Giants win two from Philadelphia to widen their NL lead while Brooklyn doubles up Boston 4–0. Giants and Dodgers hold top spots with pivotal series at Ebbets Field and the Polo Grounds looming before Sept. 30. In the American League Detroit splits a doubleheader with Cleveland as New York and Washington idle. Detroit’s late schedule could shape the pennant race.
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Associated Press
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Boston Braves
New York Giants
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Giants
Dodgers
Ebbets Field
Polo Grounds
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Tye Cobb
Independent gridiron teams prepare for early practice
Butte football clubs announce league interest as they prepare for 1924 season. Am brose Quill elected manager of the Hubs with John O Connell likely to coach. Walkerville to have Jimmy Combo as coach. Dublin Golders and Centerville champions begin Monday practice. Englewood may be coached by Allan MacDougal.
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Butte
Hubs
Ambrose “Nig” Quill
John “Kack” O'Connell
Centerville
Jimmy Combo
Walkerville
Combo
Englewood
Allan MacDougal
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