Norse-American centennial tribute at Minnesota fair
President Coolidge delivered a prepared address to a large Norse immigrant crowd at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, facing a hostile wind and cold drizzle. He spoke to honor Scandinavian settlers who helped build the agricultural empire, then waited with Mrs Coolidge for other speakers including Secretary Kellogg to finish remarks.
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Norse Centennial Address Praises Unity at Coolidge Speech
President Coolidge spoke at the Norse-American centennial at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds praising national unity from America’s melting pot. He urged fraternity and cooperation among diverse peoples as a model for world harmony, noting the difficulty of choosing among rival national groups seeking America as home. He cautioned that small events can shape history, shaping future humanity.
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Kellogg Warns on Threats to Constitution at Norse Centennial
Secretary Kellogg, addressing the Norse American centennial after President Coolidge spoke, warned that the constitution foundations are under assault from propagandists seeking overthrow, and from citizens impatient with constitutional limits who advocate liberty as a pretense for tyranny. The speech was delivered at the Minnesota State Fair Ground in June, as the Associated Press reports.
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CLOSED BUTTE FIRM FACES BANKRUPTCY
Butte June 8 By Associated Press A petition in involuntary court today by creditors of Lauzier Wolcott and company brokers whose doors were closed last week Four claims totaling 4505 19 are in the petition W A Logan deputy state auditor in Hutte relates to the insolvency inquiry confirming Spokane member A J Keith statements about the firm’s conditions leading to the closing
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Associated Press
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Wolcott and Company
W. A. Logan
Hutte
A. J. Keith
Spokane
Michigan Lumber Blaze At Ford Plant Half Mile From Factory
Fires sweep two thousand men fight flames in piles of rough timber and kiln wood near Ford Motor Company's plant in Tron Mountain Michigan. Fire departments from Crystal Falls and Menominee assist as the cause remains undetermined.
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Menominlee
Weather Moderating Across East After Heat Wave
Weather moderates across the east as a 10 day heat wave ends. Gales and storms ease, with two days of seasonable temperatures forecast. Death toll from the spell exceeds 500 nationwide, Philadelphia and New York among hardest hit. Chicago reports injuries from wind and flying debris.
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Britain France and Belgium offer terms in new pact
Geneva reports Britain and France reach full accord on European security. If Germany accepts, a four power pact including Great Britain France Belgium and Germany will be formed to defend Rhine frontiers as set by Versailles. Italy not included and Poland and Czecho Slovakia not directly affected but may gain from the alliance. Next step is formal exchange of letters with Germany.
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Supreme Court upholds Gitlow conviction for propaganda
The high court divided seven to two in a decision affirming Benjamin Gitlow’s New York Criminal Anarchy Act conviction for publishing in The Revolutionary Age and advocating a left wing socialist manifesto. Justice Banford stated the statute was valid and punished advocacy of force and unlawfulness even without immediate action. Dissenters Holmes and Brandeis warned the ruling could change if the publication urged an uprising against the government.
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Benjamin Gitlow
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Socialist Party
Belgium to Seek to Arrange Debts with U S
The Belgian government informed Washington it would send a commission to the United States in late July to negotiate a funding settlement of its debt. The mission will be led by former Premier Theunis and include the Bank of Belgium’s governor and Baron De Carver, the ambassador in Washington, with a hoped agreement ready for ratification by the next congress.
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Hughes Considered To Lead Scopes Defense
New York World reports former Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes may be asked to direct the defense of John T Scopes in Darton Tennessee where he is charged with teaching evolution under state law A liberal group prefers Clarence Darrow but fears his brilliance would give Leopold and Loeb a stronger counterpoint for the Franks case The timing notes Darrow’s arrival for a Scopes conference.
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Bobby Franks
LSU Instructor Turner's Axe Killing Likely Unsolved
Baton Rouge authorities, after exhausting clues, said the murder of Oscar B G Turner, LSU instructor, may remain unsolved. The killing occurred yesterday as investigators pursued leads in the case.
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Associated Press
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Louisiana State University
Supreme Court issues new regulations and docket notes
Washington June by Associated Press The supreme court today promulgated new regulations required by last session legislation to grant broader discretion in selecting reviewable cases and ease its burden Chief Justice Taft announced that when the court reassembles October 4 the original docket including state cases will be carried forward Continued on Page Two
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Associated Press
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Canadian expedition to assert Yukon island administration
Ottawa reports an expedition planned for this summer to establish Canadian official administration over distant island possessions in the Yukon. George P. Mackenzie, formerly the Yukon gold commissioner, will lead the effort.
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George P. Mackenzie
Yukon Territory
Renewed fighting in Sofia streets claim seven lives
Berlin dispatch reports street battles in Sofia, capital of Bulgaria, causing seven deaths including a member of parliament and wounding hundreds. The Sofia correspondent of the Montag Morgen notes ongoing clashes, with broad civilian impact and significant casualties.
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Desperate effort to hold up franc markets
Paris. The finance minister Caillaux announced the government would use the 100 million credit with Morgan and other resources to thwart speculators against the franc. The dollar fell from 21.20 to about 20.64 as the market opened, then settled at 20.85 per dollar, 24 centimes below Friday.
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Morgan
Northwest Exposition Chief Sees Pacific Northwest Ties
Dr. O. M. Lanstrum of Helena, head of the Pacific Northwest exposition, spoke in Tacoma on June 8 praising regional commercial fellowship. He urged Washington and Oregon as the outlet for Idaho and Montana products, warned against revoking Montana wheat export differentials, and noted Montana brass interests backing the New York exposition next spring.
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Montana Brass
Germans Have Not Kept Agreements, Says Allied Note
Paris reports the inter allied military control commission found Germany far from disarming as required by the Versailles treaty. The main report was released while annexes detailing treaty violations were not published. The commission cited obstruction that hindered control over German armaments.
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Inter-Allis Military Control Commission
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Vanished Indian heiress marries in Council Bluffs
An Indian girl identified as Maude Leemudd, an Oklahoma oil heiress aged 16, wed white man Earl E. Gordon in Council Bluffs after a license and written consent from the girl’s mother who called herself Mrs. Bonberry. Witness W. J. Wilson accompanied the party. Authorities in Iowa to be notified to hold the girl.
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Oklahoma
Earl E. Gordon
Council Blutis
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Okla
W. J. Wilson
Joplin
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Ottawa County
Council Bluffs
Te Maude Leemudd
Iowa
Bacteria in Warfare Outlawed at Arms Conference
Geneva June Associated Press reports the international arms conference outlawed bacteria in warfare. An amendment added bacteria to the poison gas list as a forbidden war method.
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Geneva
Associated Press
Everett Beats Everett True Devotion Fans Keep In Stead
Local readers urged to subscribe to The Independent while away on vacation. Call 491 or 492 to have the paper delivered. The note promotes the popular Everett True comic strip and its enduring appeal.
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Everett True
HindENburg Victory Seen As Good For Germany And World
Ambassador James W. Gerard, returning from Europe, says the election of Field Marshal Von Hindenburg as German president is favorable for Germany and the world. He cites stronger government, potential move toward monarchy, and notes women’s votes favoring Hindenburg to curb red influence, with France needing security as the cornerstone of European stability.
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Associated Press
James W. Gerard
Germany
Europe
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Soviet Russia
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France
Body of cave-in victim recovered at Tecla mine
The body of Jacob Clementz, 32, of Butte Montana, one of the men entombed by a cave-in at the Tecla mine Saturday, was recovered by workers today.
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Associated, Press
Jacob Clementz
Butle, Mont
Tecla
Supreme Court Limits Rail Board Subpoena Power
Washington June 8 The Supreme Court limited the railroad labor board by ruling it can compel witness testimony only through the federal district court in the witness's district and cannot invoke any district court. Justice Brandeis wrote that the board's authority does not extend beyond the witness's district.
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Associated Press
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Federal District Court
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Supreme Court
United States District Court
Brandeis
Wyoming Governor Seeks Removal of Casper Officials
Casper Wyoming petitions allege County Commissioners J. T. Scott and Guy T. Morgan have illegally expanded public funds by over 100000, conspired to defraud Nakota county taxpayers, and engaged in multiple acts of misconduct and malfeasance in office. Filed with the court clerk by County Attorney George A. Wendell and stated to be by order of the governor.
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Associated Press
Nakota County
JT. F. Scott
Guy T. Morgan
George A. Wendell
Auto fatality verdict clears two drivers in Miles City
A coroner's jury absolved Lloyd Hartwell and Walter Ther after their cars collided Saturday night, causing Adolph Nelson to die. Nelson, a railway clerk, was riding the rear of a truck when the crash occurred, and the impact threw him from his position. The ruling found no blame on either driver.
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Miles City
Associated
Moros punished by constabulary in Lanao fight
Manila June 9 eight Moros were killed and three wounded in clashes with the constabulary in Lanao province under Governor General Leonard Wood to capture Sultan Raya and his followers. Three constabulary members were wounded as troops stormed and captured their fortress on May 15.
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Associated Press
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Lanao
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Sultan Raya
Quyte
Twelve Killed as Coal Cars Overturn near Converse Indiana
At Converse Indiana near Peru twelve railway maintenance workers were killed when two coal cars overturned onto a party of about 30 on the Chesapeake and Ohio line. Five others were seriously injured and four dead were taken to a morgue in Marion. The wreck buried victims under a locomotive tender and coal, with hours needed for rescue. Officials revised earlier tallies, noting 13 others were only slightly hurt. E F Smith, Peru conductor, was shocked and mentally deranged but expected to recover.
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