Eight Man Race Sparks Wisconsin Primary Debate
Beloved Wisconsin figure Robert M La Follette Jr. leads the field after a strong primary showing, with a 31,760 overall majority and 80,977 plurality over rival Wilcox. Conservatives plot to unite against La Follette while independents and third parties multiply on the ballot ahead of September 29 voting.
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Belvausee
Robert * Follette, Jr
Robert M. la Follette
la Follett
Roy P Wilcox
Howard F. Dithmar
Dantel Woodward
Arthur Barry
William G. Bruce
Sobn BM. Wark
Seclatise
George Bauman
Socialist-Labor
Elgar
Ieaders
la Follette
North Wood
Madleon
Toung
Wisconsin
Yea
Jorday
la Fallete
Wilcox
Woodward
McGovern
la Fallette
Charles W Morse Suffers Paralysis in New York Home
New York September 16 Charles W W Morass former banking and shipping magnate suffered a second paralytic stroke at his home. Doctors report him in critical condition tonight. Morse once worth about 950 million, directed fourteen banks and sixty companies and sat on boards of major shipping firms. He was pardoned from Atlanta Federal Prison in 1908 after a misapplication ruling and had briefly sought Europe before returning to Wells, Maine.
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New York
Charles WW. Morass
Morse
Federal
Atlanta
Taft
Bath
Maine
Joras Aslied
Europe
Wellstrest
Hays
Another Attempt to Destroy Tipple near Maudeville
Bertha Consumers Coal reports another arson attempt at the Sureko tipple in the Margantown coal field near Maudeville. Guards saw two men firing a bundle of oil soaked rags at dawn, guns drawn. they fled as shots were fired. No arrests. prior fire suspected incendiary origin with oil rag waste found. Wood Sues for Divorce in Wilmington Court case against Lt. Osborne C. Wood, son of Gov. Leonard Wood, opens next Monday after September filing.
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Fairmont
oMoints
Bertha Consumers Coal Company
Sureko
Margantown
Maudeville
Ian
Wood
Associated Preac
Wilmington
Del
Guarl
Chempson Wood
Osborne C. Wood
Leonard Wood
Philippines
Controversy Over Aircraft Divides White House Agenda
Washington faces a shift in the dispute as a special board appointed by the President meets at the White House to probe the aircraft controversy. Nine board members, rejected by the President, convene at 14 a.m to align his views and determine next steps. The board marks official White House recognition of the long dispute that emerged in Congress last winter, prompted by a letter from Acting Secretary Davis and Secretary Wilbur. The correspondence, while noting no direct reference to Major General William Mitchell, arrives after a fresh wave of criticisms directed at the two departments since the aircraft hearings.
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Washington
White House
Inez Butarday
Congress
Jett Jetter
Davis
War Department
Wilbur
Navy
Cab Wiliam Mitchel
Agalstant Areny
Alebate
Walt
Delay on Marmet Road Meeting Postponed by Governor's Family Loss
Governor Gare postponed a Marmet road conference with the state road commission after being recalled to Mannington by his father-in-law's death. Officials inspected the Marmet road route, met with Mayor Morrione, and planned to resume talks on the right of way later in the week. A Chesapeake and Ohio railway group was expected Friday to confer with county commissioners and the road commission.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Gare
Acute Road Commission
Marmet
Dlemuma
Mannington
Gore
Comsidelon
Marmet Road
Lons Creak
B. F. Morria
Anve le Butle
Comninelen
Mclula
Chesapeake and Ohio Stairway Company
Kanawhe County
Road Commission
Kiwanis Commission Unveils Harding Memorial in Vancouver
The Kiwanis clubs in Stanley Park unveil a Harding memorial during a Pacific coast visit in 1923. Messages from President Coolidge American governors and Canadian officials honor the late president and pledge ongoing friendship and cooperation between the United States and Canada.
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Vancouver
Harding International
International Kiwania
Stanley Park
Coolidge
Chas. B. Hughes
Eeecretary
Africa
Harding
Kiwaanla Cluba
Pacific Coast
Frank B. Wits
Onio
V. H. King
Puso Works
Canada
John H. Biora
Kiwanis International
Oupake
Conlidge
United States
Alwaye
Hin
Traces of Shenandoah Removed From Noble County Farms
Noble County today cleared away the last traces of the Shenandoah dirigible wreck two weeks earlier. Cleanup crews and Navy officers reported the land restored to its quiet state near Ava and Sharon, with debris collected and sent to Lakehurst for inquiry.
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Caldwell, D
Noble County
Chanavy
Bhenandosh
Algiminum Company
aAimertey
Pirteburgh
Imkehurat
Ava
Andy Gamary
Gemary
Havill
Thanal
Jacob H. Klein
Niswonger
Ernest Nichols
Sharon
Axneeds
Nichola
Bka
Niswenger
Nichols
Navy Department
Lakehurst
Havilt
Navy
Postpone Danish Court Proposal at League Assembly
Geneva reports record the League of Nations examining the Danish court plan. Delegates from Great Britain France the Netherlands and Brazil oppose direct interference with the World Court fearing political influence in judge selection. Limbourge of Holland insists the court is law while others warn the move could politicize international justice.
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Geneva
World Court of International Justice
League of Nations
Daniel
World Court
Great Britain
Francs
Helland
Jirazil Lala Steema
M. Lim
Bourge
Holland
Hema
M. Loucheur
France
Beer Barons In Again Contempt Probe Intensifies
The Chicago case centers on Frankie Lake and Frankie Druggan, beer baron defendants, as federal Judge Wilkerson probes contempt of court and jail conditions. Sheriff Holtman and guards face questions over privileges and access, with a September 22 hearing and potential conspiracy charges hanging over Druggan, Lake, and others.
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Chicago
Brugsan
Frankie Lake
Barrie
Wavul
Verity
Peter Mr. Hoffman
Eliatinn
Jamece Ho Wilkerson
Jill Acandal
Wilkerson
Bruggan
Lake
Canton
Tom
Ang
Druggan
Tie
Pruggan
Holtman
Wikerson
Enmmnente
Sentiment Against Easier Debt Terms
Officials in Washington and Congress oppose granting easier terms for the four billion dollar wartime debt to the United States mirroring any Britain deal. Some favors may include a brief moratorium to help the French government before payments resume, while others insist France’s debt be funded only upon Britain’s settlement.
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Associated
Lro
Washington
United States
French Debt Commission
Varin
Smoat
Utah
American Commission
France
Great Britain
Bormh
Eduho
Vhairman
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Coulidge
Three Killed by Explosion In Coal Mine
Three miners were instantly killed and two others badly burned in a violent mine explosion near Prindst ten miles from Wheeling. About 200 workers were employed at the mine, operated by J. P. Pauley interests of Cleveland. Officials reported only a handful of supply men in the mine at the time and could not confirm the fates of several workers. The blast did not trigger a federal mine rescue operation.
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Wheeling
J. P. Pauley Interesta
Cleveland
Triadelpwta
W. Va
Mina
Ebn
McNamara Trial: Labor Leader Accused of Threats
Indianapolis Sept. 11 six workmen testified McNamara, head of a city iron workers union, threatened them to quit a construction job. He is charged with blackmail linked to the Los Angeles Times disaster and described as attempting to terrorize employees through intimidation. Judge Guise will hear further testimony tomorrow as prosecutors allege a labor war marked by violence.
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Indianapolis
John J. McNamara
Labior
MecNamare
Los Angeles Times
City Structural Iron Workers Union
Ben
McNarmara
CC. C. Spotts
Detruty
Staggenborg
McNamara
Elks Club
Fred C. Guise
Infantry
Willam H. Kkomy
Motion County
T ‘9
Vandadium
Remy Chargd
McNamera
Union Anny
Adjourning Hearing on Western Railroad Case
The Associated Press reports a joint hearing on a five percent flat rate demand by western railroads, adjourned to October 38 under Hoch Smith guidance. A broader Interstate Commerce Commission review aims to streamline the western system, with a December 1 restart from Kansas City toward a final cleanup as part of the process. Edward Jenkins, 71, dies after being run down by his own car while attempting to crank it. He leaves a wife and four children.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Western Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hoch-Smith
Anther
Interstata Vamimerce Commission
West
Kansas City
Cai Patamont
Edward
Jenkins
Tile Wite
Belgians May Aid American Strikers
Delegates at the International Miners Conference in Crussels consider aiding U.S. strikers by blocking Belgian coal exports to America. An investigation is set to determine if Belgian coal shipments from Wailea affect the strike’s outcome. The committee argues preventing such shipments could influence U.S. miners’ chances.
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Crussels
Belgium
United States
America
International Minery
Wailea
Hyftisn Ming Ow
Frat Tent Charge Sparks University Morality Debate
At Urbana the Illinois Federation convention repudiated Edwin Wright’s charge of a frat orgy behind a tent. Officials explained the canvas over windows was for acoustics and to aid sleep, not to conceal misconduct. University leaders offered hearings and pledged moral oversight as delegates voiced support for Illinois’ reputation.
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Urbana
Edwin Wright
Tlinois Federation of Tabor
University of Tllinois
C.F. Neal
Wright
Chicago
International Typographical Union
Babcock
Thomas Arkie Clark
Maria Leonard
Ite
Broposat
Eine Automeblies
Tee
Release sought for mother in jail custody case
In Catlettsburg Kentucky habeas corpus proceedings seek release of Mrs Blanche Moore whose two boys and a 16 month old nursing babe are with her in jail. Judge W E Flaffery ruled the jailer did not commit the children to jail but sentenced the mother on liquor charges. The babe has been with her since admission to jail and the four year old was returned to relatives before being placed back with the mother later. Arguments on the petition set for tomorrow morning before Judge Wanda.
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Catlettsburg
Blanche Moore
Beya County
W. EL Flaffery
Mather
Lon Hood
Jal
Wanda
Air Court
Indictment in bombing case rocks Kentucky town
Three men Lindsay Blair Langley Blair and John Blanton were indicted by the Lloyd county grand jury in Catlettsburg Ky for the bombing of Efunt Hail the home of Judge and Mrs W N Flanery No one was injured though several persons were asleep at the time The case involved local efforts against prohibition violators and Cadetteburg police court figures were cited as instrumental in the campaign
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Catlettsburg
Lloyd County Grand Jury
W. N. Flanery
Lindsay
Langley Blair
John Blonton
Judeslanery
Cadetteburg Pellce Court
Lawa
Sand Jt
Lewis Returns to Indianapolis as Mine Workers Pause
John L. Lewis international president of the United Mine Workers travels from Philadelphia to Indianapolis amid ongoing anthracite mining suspensions. The union leadership notes no change in the situation and cites an accumulation of work awaiting the International.
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Philadelphia
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Indianapols
Eis Searles
Mime Workers’ Journal
Laws
Indianapolis
International Amices
Fulwiler Plans Deputies for Prohibition Enforcement
Huntington dispatch reports J Gadd, former federal prohibition official for West Virginia, outlining plans for enforcing prohibition. R A Fulwiler, administrator for the Area, says two deputy administrators will be assigned to West Virginia after treasury department clearance in October. Works with local officers to prepare all prohibition cases for the courts.
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Huntington
J. Gadd
West Virginia
Virginia
R. A. Fulwiler
Fulwher
Theaad
Manuel
Wil
Treasury Department
Washington
Hlal
Walker Wins City Mayoral Nomination in New York Primary
James J. Walker clinched the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor with a plurality in the primary. Mayor John F. Hylan said he would retire to private life, sparking talk of a possible third ticket for November. Supporters and party leaders mapped plans as Walker prepared a riding campaign and a 16 October return to intensify the space campaign.
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Associated
New York
James J. Walker
Binaas
New York City
Mie Dell
John F. Hylan
Mr. Hylan
Walker
Frank J. Westerman
William Randolph
Marae Hylan
Hylan
Thees
Afye
John H. Sinnatt
Bbuy Sy
John H. McCooeyy
Brooklyn
Home Ankh
David Rent
Richmond
Tick
Queens
Frank D. Waterman
Repair Damage of Lightning at New Capitol
Report from yesterday describes workers repairing lightning damage to the New Capitol building. Crews focus on the cornice area dislodged weeks earlier by a storm, with caps and damaged sections replaced as the structure regains form.
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New Capitol
Capitol
Thunderbolt
Wbaft
Hehtaing
Capitol Clarks
Indicted figures face murder charges in adjacent cases
Fayetteville West Virginia June story notes grand jury indictments for Magistrate G. S. McMillan over a roadside shooting tied to Prohibition Agent Goff O Pell and Tracey Westmoreland 14, accused of killing his mother at Glen Jean. McMillan and Westmoreland await trials as the term nears. McMillan in custody, Westmoreland jailed.
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Fayetteville
W. Va
Payette County
McMillan
Nuttall District
Tracey Westmoreland
Glen Jean
Estell Hatcher
Goff O'Pell
Edmond
Dell
John D. Skagge
Winona
Prohibition
A Grand Jury
Young Hatcher
Ia Prohibition
McMiNan
Westooreland
Flen Jean
Bey
Magietrate McMillan Ie
Sherif Ramesy
Fayette County
Westmoreland
Exoneration in death car case shocks local community
A coroners verdict ruled Mrs Martha Linkenauger died after being struck on the St Albans road near Stop 14 by an automobile driven by E B Schick of High Lawn. The car was towing her husband’s disabled vehicle into the city when the fatal incident occurred.
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Martha Linkenauger
Denneylvenia Avenus
Mra
Linkenauger
B. Schick
High Lawn
St. Albans
Linkennatger
Aged man charged with killing two in Denver murder
Ray Ff Shank a 60 year old man faces a daughter's accusation in a double murder case in Denver California. His wife Marian 49 and son Paul 19 were shot dead. Daughter Tutt 21 hid under a bed and escaped. Neighbor C A Louis tackled Shank as he chased the girl. Shank attempted suicide by drowning in a tub before police took him into custody.
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Praay
Denver
Calo
Ray Ff Shank
Toniaht
Marian Shank
Paul
Tutt
Nelendor's
Kithy
C. A. Lopuis
Shank
Pope expected to call ecumenical council in 1928
Rome reports Vatican officials consider convoking a world Catholic council in 1928 the largest assembly in church history. The 1869 Vatican I council is cited as the last major gathering, with the Franco-Prussian War and political unrest delaying further sessions.
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Rome
Vationn Eireles
Niemen
Taly
Prohibition violators face punishments in Huntington court
A Huntington court disposed of 140 cases against alleged prohibition violators. Judge George W May Clark sentenced two to jail, eight months for Lee Whitman and eight months for Mike Buatomy, with fines up to 300. Most received probation. the grand jury added 48 indictments for a total of 62. District Attorney Emma Yost expected completion tomorrow.
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Huntington
Fog Eral
George W. May Clark
Mike Buatomy
Wit
Erand
Angistant District
Emma
Yost
Rafternoon
Caillaux Sets Out for United States Mission
Ha vre France Sept 16 Joseph Caillaux finance minister leads a French delegation to Washington aboard the Paris area ship for talks on France’s finances. Senators Berenger Dausset Dupuy and deputies Auras Lamoureux Bokatowski and Marequis De Chambrun Maurice Shon and Andre Moreaurot travel. Caillaux vows to prevent fog or figures and aims to show France is ready to settle.
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Havre
France
Joseph Calilauy
Rome
Dort
United States
Paris
Berenger
Saphah Dausset
Dupuy
Aurasoll
Lamoureux
Bokatowsit
Marequis Pierre de Chambrun
Maurice Shon
Andre Moreaurot
Finance Ministry
M. Rages Nin
M. Calllaux
Washington
St. Calliaux
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LaFollette
Charles W. Morse
Tipple
Board of Investigation
Ves
James Parker
Carl Vincon
Georgie
Thelow
Coolidge Notocraft
Exp
Hughes
Tee Ley Wireless
Omyateriova Radin Power
Lven
Cale
U. S
Eage
Pair
Sherrf
Eh Fort
Lakewis
Fred
Auriie Wardin
Subiretto
John Eliott Byrne
Penistant
Luke
Drugsan
Amsault
Britain
Ammen
Jobo Jones
John Jackson
Martings Arg
W. Vu
Martinsburg
Triadelphia
M’namara
Illinois University
Lewis
Fulwiler
Hearst
Public Life
Brisbane
Suaom Hylan
Lad
Mother
Fayette
West Side
Caillaux
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