Republican Convention Opens With Burton Laudation Of Coolidge
Theodore E. Burton of Ohio delivered the keynote praising Calvin Coolidge and urging support for the World Court with Harding Hughes reservations. He criticized the Japanese exclusion bill, noted tax defects, defended Coolidge’s record, and warned against third party movements while stressing conservative domestic policies. The session showcased party unity and a call to elect Coolidge with a Republican Congress.
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Medics Demand Repeal of Prohibition Sections
In Chicago on June 19 the American Medical Association House of Delegates adopted a resolution calling for repeal of sections of the national prohibition act that interfere with physician patient relations in prescribing alcohol for medical use.
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Chicago
House of Delegates
American Medical Association
Cleveland Today Opens With Burton Nominat ion and Republican Convention
Doors open at 9 a m for the Cleveland gathering as John T. Adams chairs the session. Theodore E. Burton of Ohio is named temporary chairman on recommendation of the national committee. The convention to consider platform committees and rules adjourns until Wednesday morning.
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Republican National Convention
Theodore E. Burton
Ohio
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the Nations Committee
National Committee
Wisconsin
Coolidge
Senator LaFollette
Vermont
Massachusetts
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Whch
Stars and Stripes Forever
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Associated Press
Republican Party
Calvin Coolidge
Burton
John T. Adams
Republican National Committee
Bishop Anderson
Cincinnati
Methodist Episcopal
Lockwood
French Senate Seeks Change in Government Crisis
Paris reports show the chamber of deputies delaying all debates to await a government reflecting the sovereign will of the people. Edouard Herriot led a motion that postpones discussion with a nonconforming government, a move seen as pressuring President Millerand to resign. The senate rejected Cherono’s interpellation on the presidential crisis 154 to 144, though deputies later clarified it did not topple the Francois Marshall ministry.
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Francois- Marshall
Chamber of Deputies
Edourd Herriot
Millerand
Senate
Cherono
Francois Marshall
Francois-Marshall
Paris Crisis Reaches Final Stage Over Millerand Message
In Paris on June 10 the radical socialist coalition demanded an immediate vote after the Millerand message as presented by the stop gap François-Marshall ministry. Majority leaders oppose any discussion and caucuses back a motion to cut off debate, with Edouard Herriot authorized to finalize the plan.
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Paris
Radical Socialist Coalition
Millerand
Francois-Marshall
Edouard Herriot
Peony Society Meet Postponed By One Week
Des Moines reports the American Peony Society national convention and exhibit scheduled for June 14 to 16 has been postponed to June 21 to 23 due to late season. The new dates allow exhibitors from Maine Massachusetts New York Minnesota Michigan and the Pacific Coast to send specimens for display.
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American Peony Society
Maine
Massachusets
New York
Minnesota
Michigan
Pacific Coast
Courtroom Cleared In Rioters Trial After Klan Claim
In Ebensburg Pennsylvania on June 10 Judge Thomas B. Finletter ordered spectators removed from the courtroom during the riot case of 44 defendants connected to a Ku Klux Klan demonstration in Lilylant Apry. Witness George A. Marks testified he had been a Klan member all his life.
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Ebensburg
Lily Lant Apry
Thomas B. Finletter
Tpstaffs
George A. Marks
Unfilled US Steel orders total 3 628 089 tons
New York reports May 31 orders of United States Steel Corporation show a total of 3 628 089 tons, down 580 358 tons from April end. The figures reflect the steel demand and industry activity at mid year.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Soldiers bonus law faces legion push for proper administration
National Commander John R. Quinn says the American Legion must press for an honest efficient and economical administration of the adjusted compensation law after President Coolidge vetoed the measure. In Washington the House shipping board investigation resumes during congressional recess with hearings opened today.
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Los Angeles
Washington
Congress
House
Shipping Board
Heart specialists hear single heartbeat at AMA convention
Chicago June 10 more than 700 doctors at the seventy fifth annual American Medical Association convention listened simultaneously to one heart through a giant stethoscope.
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Chicago
American Medical Association
Sarazen to wed Mary Catherine Peck today at Briar Cliff Manor
Gene Sarazen the American pro golf champion and former open champion will marry Miss Mary Catherine Peck today at Briar Cliff Manor. They plan to sail tomorrow for England where Sarazen will participate in the British open golf tournament.
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New York
Gene Sarazen
Mary Catherine Peck
Briar Cliff Manor
England
Sarazen
Des Moines Postal Supervisors Elect Officers
Des Moines reports M. P. Consodine of Ottumwa chosen president of the Iowa postal supervisors in their convention. F. W. Ritter of Marshalltown is elected a vice president.
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M. P. Consodine
Ottumwa
Postal Supervisors of Iowa
F. W. Ritter
Marshalltown
Gibson departs for Iowa City to examine law students for bar
Des Moines reports Attorney General Ben J. Gibson left for Iowa City to conduct the closing examination of University of Iowa law students seeking admission to the Iowa bar.
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Des Moines
Ben J. Gibson
Iowa City
University
Iowa Law
Lowa
Governor Kendall to Address Iowa G. A. R. Gathering
Des Moines reports Governor Kendall will depart tonight for Marshalltown to speak tomorrow afternoon before the Iowa G. A. R. veterans gathering.
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Des Moines
Kendall
Marshalltown
Iowa
Coolidge judge none needed extra session
Washington June 10 President Coolidge says an extra session of Congress was not necessary despite the Senate's failure to pass the deficiency appropriation bill.
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Coolidge
Congress
Senate
Farm Work Keeps Elder Coolidge Home
Plymouth June 10 The spring planting is the farmer s firm duty says John Coolidge father of the president and he declined an invitation to the republican convention in Cleveland received this morning from the republican national committee.
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Associated Press
Plymouth
John ©. Coolidge
Cleveland
Republican National Committee
Congress Deficiency Bill Won’t Delay Bonus Payments
President Coolidge and Budget Director Lord said Congress failing to pass the second deficiency appropriation bill would not delay the compensation law. Officials note months are needed before payments begin and only administrative costs would accrue until action. If approved in December, the situation would be met. tax refunds for March 15 filers may be delayed until passage.
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Washington
Congress
Coolidge
Lord Today
White House
Noted author Peter MacFarlane kills himself in San Francisco
Prominent author playwright and former minister Peter Clark MacFarlane shot himself in a San Francisco alley near the morgue after detailing a breakdown from a kidney disease. He left two letters to friends and a brief note to editor Edmund Coblentz. His wife Florence learned of the death late tonight and fainted.
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San Francisco
Peter Clark MacFarlane
San Francisco Morgue
Rufus L. Rigdon
Byron MacDonald
Lgo
Florence
Robert Louis Stevenson
San Francisco Examiner
MacFarlane
Exclusion Protests Backed by Some Japanese Merchants
Tokio officials and business leaders say anti American sentiment stems from motives beyond patriotism. They allege certain Japanese merchants and manufacturers support the agitation to reduce foreign competition in Japanese markets using the U S exclusion law as leverage.
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Jne
United States
American Missionary Murdered In China
A cablegram from Rev. R. A. Jaffray reports conditions in Kwanigis province growing dangerous with one American missionary killed and several others in danger. It confirms the death of Rev. Joseph Cunningham of Salem Virginia and notes his murder by Chinese brigands.
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New York
Kwanigis
China
Christian and Missionary Alliance
R. A. Jaffray
Joseph Cunningham
Salem
Kearns Rejects $150,000 Offer for Dempsey Title Fight
New York June 10 Jack Kearns manager of Jack Dempsey today turned down a 150000 offer for a title bout at the Queensberry Stadium with Barrett Madden who was defeated but staged the 15 rounds with Harry Willis last night. Kearns said Dempsey will not fight in July due to motion picture work and will only risk his crown against a top contender such as Willis or Firpo.
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Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Queensberry Stadium
Barrett Madden
Harry Willis
Kearns
Dempsey
Wills
Firpo
700 Register For G. A. R. Meet At Marshalltown
Marshalltown, June 10. Registration for the fiftieth annual encampment of the town department G A R and five allied societies reached over 700 at noon. Social functions and preconventions include receptions by the W R C and Ladies of the G A R. Sons of Veterans and auxiliary groups opened meetings as groundwork for convention business.
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Associated Press
Marshalltown
Sons of Veterans
Sons of Veterans’ Auxiliary
Daughters of Veterans
Mason City
Muncatine
Frank Dagle
Crocker
Des Moines
William H. Needham
R. F. Lowe
Sigourney
Franks Case Readies for Trial of Leopold and Loeb
Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb admit to kidnapping and killing 14 year old Robert Franks in Chicago. They will be tried first on kidnapping for ransom, with murder charges to follow. Insanity pleas and defense strategy loom as prosecutors seek swift, decisive proceedings. A chauffeur testifies Loeb drove the car during the kidnapping, settling disputes over who was behind the wheel.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Clarence
Darrow
University of Chicago
Leopold
Loeb
Ulving
Iowa Harding Highway Association forms in Ottumwa
A permanent state organization of the Harding Highway association formed today in Ottumwa by county representatives. C. W. Bond of Burlington elected president, J. W Goodsell of Crestom secretary treasurer, Earl S. Hetts of Shenandoah vice president. J. M. Crawford of Newton named Iowa member of the national board. Bond announced 14000 dollars in memberships pledged to support route promotion and marking.
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Associated Preae
Ottumwa
Harding Highway Association
C. W. Bond
Burlington
J. W Goodsell
Crestom
Earl S. Hetts
Shenandoah
J. M. Crawford
Newton
Knights Templar Hold Meeting in Des Moines
Milo J. Gabriel of Clinton, grand master of Iowa Masons, opened the grand lodge communication in Des Moines. Temple Commandery No. 4 marked its sixtieth anniversary with about 2,000 Knights Templar in attendance as the Order of Malta was conferred. A parade was planned for the afternoon and the annual Masonic Veterans association meeting is set for tomorrow with the communication closing Thursday.
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Des Moines
Milo J. Gabriel
Clinton
Iowa
Masons
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Temple Commandery No. 4
Knights Templar
Templars
Order of Malta
Masonic Veterans’ Association
Bishop Prays for Guidance of Delegates at Convention
The Rev William F Anderson of Boston offered a prayer at the Republican national convention. He asked for divine guidance for the nation, the president, government leaders, and delegates, urging righteousness, justice, and steadfast observance of law for the republic.
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Jap Newspaper Warns Against Reckless Acts
An editorial in the Nicht Nicht condemns demonstrations at the Imperial hotel scene. The foreign office says the piece reflects official Japan views but not government policy urging patriotic citizens to avoid reckless acts that could invite misunderstandings.
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Imperial Hotel
Foreign Office
Japan
Kidnapped Messenger Returns With Bonds
William Learsch a 22 year old messenger for a New York brokerage walked into a Morgan City bank and deposited 45000 dollars in negotiable bonds he claimed bandits kidnapped him in New York about a week ago and he recovered the loot and returned home this week.
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Morgan City
William Learsch
New York
Denby Called Before Federal Grand Jury
Edwin Denby former secretary of the navy was summoned to testify before a federal grand jury in Washington investigating naval oil leases.
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Associated Press
Washington
Edwin Denby
Secretary of the Navy
Federal
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