Death ends career of La Follette center of political battles
Senator Robert M. La Follette dies at 70 in Washington after a decade long fight with heart disease bronchial asthma and angina. He urged his son to tell the public he was at peace with the world while voicing unfinished work and pride in his life of public service. Burial to be in Madison with in state honors at the Wisconsin Capitol.
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La Follette's Career and Death Shake Wisconsin Politics
Long profile of Robert M La Follette known as Fighting Bob. Outlines three terms as Wisconsin governor and six Senate terms, his insurgent stance, anti trust fights, and presidential nominations, plus implications of his death for Senate control and Wisconsin power dynamics.
New Cook Replaces Mrs Mulvey at White House
President Coolidge names Julia Jongbloet as the White House cook replacing Martha Mulvey who has retired after decades of service. The change follows days of kitchen turnover and a May 23 indigestion episode. Jongbloet arrived from Newark and has served three months in the White House.
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Blaine Seen as La Follette Successor in Wisconsin
Madison Wisconsin June 18 Governor Blaine is viewed as the likely successor to Senator La Follette. Blaine recently won re election by a large margin and was already groomed to challenge Senator Lenroot. La Follette died shortly after another prominent Wisconsin politician, ex Governor E L Phillip, as funeral plans were being made. Both men served three terms as governors and were political foes for twenty five years.
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Klan Dragon Pays Fine in Contempt Case
Denver June 18 Dr J G Locke Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan in Colorado paid in full the 1500 dollar fine and costs assessed by Federal Judge Symes for contempt of court after a Monday ruling.
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Wreck at Grant Ohio Kills Two Injures Fifteen
A Big Four passenger train No 8 derailed near Grant Ohio after failure to receive orders to proceed cautiously. At least two dead fifteen injured with two bodies believed buried. Injured listed include H Bocklage Detroit and Frank Poage Hohenwald among others. Train was detoured as new steel laid on main line. An investigator from the Public Utilities Commission is en route.
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Cincinnati Man Injured in Big Four Train Wreck
A Big Four wreck near Grant Ohio injured several people including William Deem of 920 Laurel Street Cincinnati. Deem's injuries were described as slight. The accident involved No 3 train from Detroit due in Cincinnati at 7 25 last night.
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Lass Who Loved a Sailor Tries to Enlist in Navy
A girl from Daysville Ky, Jackie Vandiver, disguised as a boy named Jack Vandiver, sought Navy enlistment to reach her fiancé in the Asiatic fleet. She fooled officers in Cincinnati but Tearful moment exposed her, prompting Captain Morris to aid her return home.
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Faiman Testifies on Typhoid Plot Against Billy McClintock
Dr Charles C Faiman testified in Chicago on June 18 that he gave typhoid germs to William D Shepherd as part of a plot to kill Billy McClintock for a million dollars. He described meeting Shepherd ten times in hotels and teaching how to prepare and administer the bacteria with water as the medium.
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Amundsen Returns From Near Pole After Flight Within 100 Miles
Roald Amundsen and five companions launched from Kings Bay May 21 in two Dornier planes headed toward the North Pole. After days with no contact, anxiety grew as Navy and Aero Club officials debated rescue options while Amundsen’s party reportedly aimed to patrol the polar ice cap edge before continuing toward Alaska.
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Chinese anti foreign protest paralyzes Shanghai demand for war
A Shanghai dispatch reports fifty thousand people attended an anti foreign demonstration calling for war against Great Britain and Japan. Refugees from the interior flood into Shanghai seeking safety as tensions rise. Meanwhile Roald Amundsen’s North Pole expedition reached Spitzbergen after abandoning air plans and embarking by boat, approaching latitude 88 30, about 100 miles from the Pole.
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Jury Awards Divorced Wife 63 855 in Suit
Mrs. Sally S. Eichelberger, formerly Sally Dodge, was awarded 63855 by a jury in New York. She claims her 1914 divorce from John L. Dodge agreed to 12000 a year, with payments continuing until 1919. Dodge argues the remarriage voided the contract.
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Jail WCTU Member Sentenced for Selling Liquor
Mrs Catherine Cassler a Hebron Port er County WCTU member is jailed in Valparaiso Indiana awaiting transfer to Indianapolis women’s prison to serve 180 days for illegal sale of intoxicating liquor. She pleaded guilty before Special Judge Hershman with Sheriff Forney testifying about liquor found in her home. The defense cited a nervous attack linked to the trial and sentence.
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Chamberlain vows British protection for nationals in China
London reports Foreign Secretary Austen Chamberlain told the House of Commons that Britain will protect lives and property of British subjects in China and hold the Chinese government responsible for injuries and damages. He said the duty is fundamental and not a remedy for the situation. The Oslo and Stockholm dispatches concern Arctic flight routes and Amundsen planes returning to Spitzbergen.
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Peace Efforts Blocked by Divergence of Views
In Shanghai on June 138 negotiations between foreign diplomatic corps at Peking and Chinese delegates fell apart due to divergent views. Diplomats prepared to return to Peking as the conference failed. Chinese delegates pressed several demands linked to Shanghai’s mixed court, dismissal of the Municipal Council secretary, and extending municipal franchise to Chinese, tying them to the disturbances.
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British Consul Fleeing Shanghai Amid Street Attacks
Wireless from Chung-Kiang reports critical Shanghai situation. British Consul forced to move from his consulate to Lingman Temple as British nationals are stoned and assaulted in the streets.
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Italian Princess Mafalda to Wed Prince Philip of Hesse
Rome June 18 The engagement of Princess Mafalda second daughter of the King and Queen of Italy to Prince Philip of Hesse was announced at a garden fete. Prince Philip 29 is related to the British royal family. His brother Prince Wolfgang died in the war. The wedding is planned for late summer at the sovereigns private residence.
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Belhian Orphanage Brother Sentenced for Manslaughter
In Huberdeau Quebec Brother Asmar of the Belhian Orphanage was sentenced to five years in prison for manslaughter in the January death of eight year old Hector Gallarneau who died from burns after being placed in a tub of boiling water.
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175 Strikers Arrest Warrants Issued in Breton Coast Riots
Sydney AP reports warrants issued for 175 persons on charges of rioting and looting tied to recent Breton coast labor disturbances. One arrest made. police expect many more later today.
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Amundsen Expedition Reaches Spitzbergen After Polar Flight
A Oslo dispatch says two planes carrying Roald Amundsen's Arctic expedition arrived in Spitzbergen on Tuesday. The crew is reported safe and a fresh attempt to reach the North Pole may be made soon. Amundsen reportedly used so much fuel that he could not proceed and had to descend to 88 30 latitude before returning to Spitzbergen.
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MacMillan Delighted by Amundsen News at Bowdoin
Lieutenant Commander Donald B. MacMillan expressed joy at Roald Amundsen's safe return during a Bowdoin College commencement day dinner. He congratulated Amundsen and his crew and said the news affirmed plans for polar exploration without a costly search.
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Nor Government Congratulates Amundsen on Return
The Norwegian Government sent greetings and congratulations to Roald Amundsen and his companions on their return from a remarkable journey. The Leaders Aeronautic Association also sent a message praising the explorer and expressing welcome home.
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Capital Awaits Details of Explorer's Return
Washington reports keen interest in Roald Amundsen and party as they return to Spitzbergen from the North Polar region. Secretary Wilbur said he never gave up hope and the MacMillan Arctic expedition can proceed without search hazards. Army and navy flyers see the return as a positive sign for air exploration efforts.
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Relatives Celebrate Return of Amundsen Explorers
New York paragraph reports Bernon Prentice broker and brother in law of Lincoln Ellsworth, chairman of the American Committee for the Polar Flight, expressing elation at word of the Amundsen party's safe return. He said they knew they would come back and credited Captain Amundsen's Arctic expertise.
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