Campaign contributions detail from Republican party fund drive
Senator Reed said it would not be wise to recall Cox or Harding before the committee. Homer Cummings testified the Democratic National Committee was $651 in cash with $100000 debt and urged $2 million as a reasonable national fund. Fred Upham, Republican treasurer, reported $1,017,000 received from June 14 to August 26 and 12859 donors averaging $82.11. budget shows $3,079,000 in expenses.
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Reed
Cox
Harding
Homer Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Senate Committee
Fred W. Upham
Republican National Committee
Upham
National Committee
Senatorial Committee
Congressional Committee
New York
Boston
San Francisco
Sheriff Collusion Charged in Tulsa and Oklahoma County Lynching
Oklahoma Governor directs the attorney general to seek removal of Tulsa and Oklahoma County sheriffs amid mob lynching unrest. The adjutant general orders National Guard readiness as Claude Chandler's lynching sparks race trouble.
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Oklahoma City
Associated Press
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Robertson
State Adjutant General
National Guard
Claude Chandler
Irish Question May Cause Strike Standoff in Boston
An unauthorized strike by Longshoremen against British companies was planned in Boston as protest over England’s stance on Ireland. The action reflects tensions tied to the Irish Question and international labor pressures.
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Boston
Associated Press
Ireland
Japan to Increase Aviation Corps Focus and Strength
The Miyado Shimbun reports Japan will expand aviation development, acknowledging weaknesses in both army and navy. Air squadrons for both branches will be increased as part of the effort.
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Japan
TOKIO
Miyado Shimbun
Arakan Abandoned After Fogbound Wreck Off Point Reyes
The steamer Arakan of the Java Pacific Steamship Company ran ashore in dense fog off Point Reyes. The crew and the captain's wife were evacuated to San Francisco by tug. Marine underwriters will appraise cargo, mainly rubber and sugar, much of which may be saved. Salvage is hindered by a 30 mile wind and heavy seas. part of the crew remains aboard.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Arakan
Java Pacific Steamship Company
Point Reyes
Bolshevik Advances Reported Across Eastern Fronts
A Moscow wireless says Bolsheviki forces north of Brest Litovsk occupy villages southeast of Bialystok as they push near Lemburg and Przemysl. Semenoff seeks to join the Red army while Wrangel’s anti Bolshevik forces are described as annihilated in Kuban, with control reduced to Crimea.
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London
Associated Press
Moscow
Brest- Litovsk
Bialystock
Lemburg
Przemysl
Semenoff
REDS
Copenhagen
Siberia
Trotzky
Wrangel
M. Kameneff
Kuban
Crimea
Martial law proclaimed in Canton as regime change advances
Canton declares martial law after southwestern military government moves against the Peking government, according to the Asiatic News Agency.
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Peking
Associated Press
Canton
Asiatic News Agency
Harding urges more federal aid to reclaim natural resources
Senator Harding addresses 14 Republican governors in Marion Ohio urging increased federal assistance for reclaiming and conserving natural resources, proposing housing for veterans on reclaimed lands. In Chicago the National Sheep and Wool Bureau notes reworked rags replacing virgin wool and backs a truth-in-fabric bill to stamp virgin wool and cotton.
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Harding
Marion
Associated Press
Chicago
National Sheep and Wool Bureau
Railroads End Guaranteed Era as Government Support Ends
Washington Aug 31 The railroads will operate on their own resources starting tomorrow after six months of government-backed earnings under the Transportation Act. The government provided about 100 million dollars monthly, with future aid limited to revolving fund loans to carriers.
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Washington
Associated Press
United States
Spanish Cabinet Reported to Resign
Madrid dispatch reports the Spanish cabinet has resigned, the August 3 AP note says.
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Paris
Associated Press
Madrid
Lieutenant Hudson Arrested by Bolivians
Governor Allen of Kansas asked Secretary Colby to investigate Lieutenant Donald Hudson who claimed he was unjustly arrested in La Paz Bolivia. Hudson, serving as an aerial instructor for the Bolivian army, said he was accused of destroying Bolivian aircraft.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
Allen
Colby
Donald Hudson
Lapaz
Bolivia
Hudson
Tacoma Republicans Plan September Pilgrimage to Harding
Tacoma Aug. 31 Associated Press Republican state party leaders announce a pilgrimage to Ohio to visit President Harding on his front porch about mid September.
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Tacoma
Associated Press
Harding
Alaska Salmon Pack Seen Stronger Than Forecast
Alaska's salmon pack is expected to exceed prior expectations when the season totals are counted. Humpbacks and chums are plentiful in Prince William Sound, while Icy Strait runs are below par. Western Alaska and the southwestern region show strong prospects. Prices listed: halibut 174 4c, chickens 8c, sablefish 5c, red and ling cod 2c.
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Ward N. Bower
Bureau of Fisheries
Prince William Sound
Alaska
Seattle
The
Daily Times
Sugar Company Faces Profiteering Charge in Sugar Sales
Salt Lake City August 31 Associated Press reports a complaint charging the Utah Idaho Sugar Company and eight directors with profiteering in sugar sales made at Sioux Falls South Dakota was filed yesterday with the federal commissioner by the district attorney.
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Salt Lake
Associated Press
Utah-Idaho Sugar Company
Sioux Falls
3. D
Brooklyn Strike Paralyzes Transit After Labor Battle
The Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company and its workers have declared a fight to the finish as a major strike cripples the system. About 2,000,000 people struggle to work in improvised transport while a trolley inspector is beaten and six alleged strikers are arrested. Over 4,000 police officers guard streets to maintain order.
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New York
Associated Press
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Belfast Unrest Sparked by Riots and Martial Law Fears
In Belfast rioting escalates with nine dead, total deaths nearing twenty, women and girls among combatants. Inferno in Shankhill district destroys Catholic businesses and authorities clash with crowds. Highlanders dispatched toward Belfast as Dublin reports.
Dempsey Miske Close In On Labor Day Bout
Champion Jack Dempsey and Billy Miske advanced to final training stages for Labor Day title clash in Benton Harbor Michigan. The wound over Miske's eye is healing and Dempsey plans to drop two more pounds to 187 at ringside.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Associated Press
Jack Dempsey
Billy” Miske
Miske
Dempsey
Lord Mayor MacLaweeney of Cork Reported Alive at Midnight
The lord mayor of Cork, MacLaweeney, remained alive at midnight and conscious but unable to speak. No further condition details were provided.
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London
Associated Press
MacLaweeney
Cork
Stevedores Seek Fancy Trimmings at Matson Club Cafeteria
California stevedores on the Matson Steamship Company docks push for chicken salad and cream puffs to decorate the cafeteria bill of fare at the Matson Club. Directors vote to add trimmings while plain food served at cost remains available, with plans for a billiard table and subscription to highbrow magazines.
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California
San Francisco
Associated Press
Matson Steamship Company
Matson Club
Villa Authorized to Buy Tools for Colonization Plan
The Mexican government has authorized bandit chief Villa to purchase agricultural implements for use in his colonization plan.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
Villa
Cox says wets gave no funds to campaign
Governor Cox rebutted Hays testimony before the senate committee in Chicago by saying no contributions were received from wets and none will be. He called Hays’ claim that the Republican committee seeks more than 1000 dollars per donation false and insisted the silence was misconstrued. Cox also attacked a document alleged to authorize subscriptions over 5000 dollars and a 300000 dollar minimum quota in major cities.
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Ciated
Hays
Republican National Committee
Senate
Chicago
Cox
Republican Committee
Harding
Fred W. Upham
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Senator Johnson Plans National Campaign Tour
Republican western headquarters announced that Senator Hiram Johnson will begin a campaign tour in mid September in support of the national Republican ticket. The trip centers on strengthening party strength across key states and rallying voters for the fall elections.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Republican
Hiram Johnson
Police raid Chinese home seizes narcotics worth 15000 dollars
Police raided a Chinese residence today and seized drugs valued at 15000 dollars. They said the head of the largest Northwest dope ring would be arrested soon.
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Tacoma
Associated Press
Northwest
Woodworth Burned to Death in Gas Boat Explosion
William B. Woodworth, a well known Alaska entertainer, died in a gas boat explosion off Admiralty Island near Ketchikan. He spent years touring Alaska towns showing moving pictures and vaudeville shows.
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Seattle
Associated Press
William B. Woodworth
Alaska
Admiralty Island
Ketchikan
Men Accused Murder Moved to Avoid Lynch Threat
Two of three suspects in the Clayton police officers killings were moved from the jail in Clayton to St. Louis after a mob of about 500 gathered at the courthouse square. Authorities warned the sheriff of plans to storm the jail and lynch the prisoners.
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ST. Louis
Associated Press
Clayton
Court House
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