Al Smith Victory Repeats Dominant Political Influence
New York voters rally to Governor Al Smith in a sweeping Democratic win shaping the city statewide. The campaign elevates Smith toward premier influence, with talk of a future Senate bid against James Wadsworth and potential presidential aims in 1928. Supporters hail the labor coalition and regulars behind Smith while critics warn of ongoing party battles.
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New York
al” Smith
Greater
Empire State
Hylan
Hearst
Jimmy” Walker
Smith
Frank
Tam
D. Waterman
Pen Manuurer
Reblicans
Ash
Jover
Democratic Party
Senate
James Wadsworth
Real estate quip on Lake Okeechobee sale note inquiry
Detroit real estate dealer Mrs. P A Laird reports rumors of a Lake Okeechobee eastern shore lot sale by a Florida company. W J Conners disputes a deed claim while warning no guarantees on fishing or hunting rights. Also a heated remark about Chinese in America and peace treaty prompts.
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P. A. Laird
Detroit
Rida Real Estate
Lake
Keechobe
W. J. Conners
Na Buffalo Ee
Lake Okeecho Lot
Conners
America
Tong
Lake Okeechobee
Powder explosion in Triadelphia mine kills two
Sparks from charged rails caused an explosion of twenty five cans of powder at Elm Grove Mining company two miles down in the Triadelphia mine killing two miners, injuring three others, and endangering seventy workers. Rock Sande and William Kimble died, while Ross Baker Sidney Pritchard and Clifford Dixon were injured. State police and a double inquiry by mine officials and the coroner investigated as rescues followed the blast.
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Elm Grove
Rock Sande
William Kimble
Wheeling
W. Va
Triadelphia
Elm Grove Mining Company
Cambridge
Ross Baker
Sidney Pritchard
Clifford Dixon
A. E B. Lafferty
State Department of Mines
R. G. Hobbde
Shenandoah wreck loot looted by souvenir hunters
Federal raids across Northern West Virginia and Eastern Ohio recover four truckloads of Shenandoah wreckage and crew belongings stolen after the 1925 crash near Ava. No arrests. items include crew grips and a commander’s cap. Authorities plan grand jury action on vandalism charges.
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Dayton
Federal Grand Jury
Ava.c
Sean Papeed Tetey
Caldwell
Ohio
Department of Justice
West Virginia
Ava
Zachary Lansdowne
Probate judge rules listed stock values valid for inheritance tax
In Cincinnati on September 17 probate Judge W. H. Lueders ruled that the market values of listed stocks are the actual values to be used for inheritance tax purposes. He stated these values must be accepted in calculating tax obligations.
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Cincinnati
W. H. Lueders
Ohio voters face debt and classification amendments
At Columbus a Uniform Tax League meeting labeled the proposed debt limitation and classification amendments to the Ohio constitution as a bait and hydra headed monitor. The resolutions urge rejection, citing existing statutes and fair tax concerns. The group also endorses extending terms of offices and outlines plans for a state police system study.
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Columbus
Ohio
Uniform Tax League
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
L. B. Palmer
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Harry A. Caton
Ohio Orange
C. F. Michael
Bucyrus
Caillaux Heads to Washington to Settle War Debt
Paris September 17 Finance Minister Caillaux and his delegation left for Washington to seek a final settlement of the war debt with the United States. France faces opposition at home as many still view World War as a sacred cause and resist paying, while veterans push for recognition of debts. A delegation of ten war veterans accompanied Caillaux and presented memorabilia to Secretary Johnson to memorialize the visit.
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Paris
Caillaux
Washington
America
France
Pierre Herilcourt
Hallett Johnson
Borah
Berah
Johnson
Intelligence Tests Replace Old Entrance Examinations
Chicago reports a shift as intelligence tests for high school graduates begin to determine college readiness. Northwestern University starts a two hour test for freshmen while thirteen other institutions, including Columbia and Dartmouth, use similar assessments. President Walter Dill Scott says tests will spread, narrowing the field to those best suited for college and profession.
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Chicago
Northwestern University
Columbia
Minnesota
Dartmouth
American Council of Education
Walter Dill Scott
Scott
Safe Crackers Answer in Nelsonville arraignment planned
Akron police move Grover Cradlebaugh and George Nesselrotte to Nelsonville for arraignment on robbery charges totaling about 300 tied to the Nelsonville Lumber Company theft on September 3. Investigators link them to further robberies in Mansfield and Akron with burglar tools found at their homes and a pending grand jury indictment.
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Akron
Grover Cradelbaugh
George R. Nesselrotte
Nelsonville
Nelsonville Lumber ‘Company
Cradethaugh
Ohio
Neseelrotte
B. W. Thomas Coal Company
Mansfield
Ohio Observes Constitution Day With State Programs
Ohioans across the state mark Constitution Day with classroom programs and patriotic music. Governor Donahey’s proclamation guides observances while WEAO at Ohio State University broadcasts Chief Justice C. T. Marshall on The Constitution and the Civitan male quartet from Columbus lends song.
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Columbus
Donahey
Ohiieans
WEAO
Ohio State University
C. T. Marshall
Ohio Supreme Court
Civitan
President to Meet Farmers at Farm Bureau Session
Washington September 17 President Coolidge plans to address the American Farm Bureau federation in Chicago December 7 to 9. He told O E Bradfute, president of the organization, that farmer representatives from across the country would attend.
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Washington
American Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
O. E.bradfute
Organiza
Bradfute
Coolidge
Boy Loses Arm in Accidental Shot Near Canaanville
Jacob Darnell eighteen, son of Frank Darnell of Canaanville, was accidentally shot when a 12 gauge shotgun, apparently unloaded, discharged as he rode in a touring car three miles east of town. His arm was amputated at Sheltering Arms Hospital. he recently graduated from Canaanville High School. Lones, a married man, had been riding with him.
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Jacob Darnell
Frank Darnell
Caneanville
William Coal
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Canaonville
Lones
Ivor Darnell
Jacob
Homer Russell
Whena
Darnell
Canaanville
Canaanville Mines
Riff Front Faces Weakened Pressure As Spanish Hold
Riffian pressure along the western front weakens today as Spanish defenses under General Nouvilas resist vigorously. News of Bibane’s fall to French forces in the east boosts morale among observers. Franco-Spanish reinforcements at Alhucemas Bay delayed by violent equinoctial winds, though disembarked troops have food for several days without French aid.
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Melilla
Morocco
Nouvilas
Bibane
American Warships Withdraw From Nicaragua Briefly
Washington reports no further forces will be landed as U S warships off Nicaragua withdraw marines amid threatened revolutionary activities. No plans to send sailors from Denver or the gunboat.
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Washington
Nicaragua
Nicaragus
Denver
Union Leader Seeks Control of Non Union Regions
A report details expedition photos arriving at the Reesevelt Field Museum in Chicago. Led by Theodore Rocesvelt and George Cherrin, the team surveys Tibet terrain and reveals hardships faced by explorers.
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Faery
Amom
Reesevelt
Tibet
Field Museum of Natural History
Chicago
Theodore Rocesvelt
George Cherrin
Rteve
America
Central Indian
Britain backs Kellogg's US ban on Saklatvala
In London the British delegation welcomed Secretary Kellogg's decision to bar Communist MP Saklatvala from entering the United States and the British government signaled silent approval. Labour leaders stayed tight lipped while radical circles attacked Washington. Saklatvala's outspoken stance sparked embarrassment and tense reactions.
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Kellogg
United States
Washington
London
Inter-Parliamentary Union
Shapurji Saklatvala
M. P
Uni
Saklatvala
Sircellor
Sakiatvala
LABOR
Robert Bird
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Arthur Henderson
London News Sketch Sparks Debate on Truth
Fragmentary London dispatch notes a debate over truth and freedom of speech with references to an agitator and American perspectives. Shapuri Gaklatvain appears as a quoted figure amid confusion and public comment. The piece hints at tensions over information and censorship themes.
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London
America
Shapuri Gaklatvain
Cate
Teinilion
Billion Dollar Year For Crook
Albany report states stock frauds in New York state last year netted about 60 million dollars. Deputy Attorney General Oliver James said national losses to stock investors could total about 1 billion dollars for the year.
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Albany
WN. Y
New York State
Oliver James
James
United States
Rumors of United Mine Workers drive in Southern West Virginia
The report from Huntington notes rumors of UMW efforts to gain influence in Southern West Virginia non union fields to aid the strike in Pennsylvania's anthracite region. Van A. Biter and West Virginia leaders were escorted from Logan to Delphia to confer with the UMW president Jonathan Lewis about rates and strategy amid ongoing labor tensions.
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Huntington
W. Va
United Mine Workers of
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
van A. Biter
United Mine Workers of West Virgins
Logan
Delphia
Jona A‘ Lewis
Ation
Reeid
Virginis
Maine
Virginia
New England
Penneyiva Ciq
Calvin Walters to be electrocuted for Toy Store murder
Columbus reports final arrangements are set for Calvin Walters, a 30 year old colored man, to be electrocuted Friday morning for the murder of Alvin A. Stook, a toy storekeeper. Walters confessed and said he believed he was right with God.
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Columbus
Calvin Atm
Alvin A. Stook
Walters
Waters
Striking Miners Vote on Deportation Policy
In Brussels on September 17 the strike movement among Welsh coal miners in America voted unanimously to support reducing deportations of Welsh anthracite coal to Canada and the United States, signaling cross border trade stance.
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Brussels
Sthikte
Amer
Canada
United States
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Cradelbaugh
Nesselrotte le
Constitution
Flapper
Jacob Dacort
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