LaFollette Platform Drawn Up and Routed Through Courts
Wisconsin delegates announced a move to supplant the committee platform with LaFollette’s draft, a sweeping program denouncing monopolies and urging public ownership and reform across government, finance, agriculture, and industry. The platform calls for overhauls in justice, public resources, railroads, tax reform, veterans’ support, and a strengthened antiwar, pro-direct democracy stance. A floor challenge looms, needing two state support to proceed.
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Women Delegates as Smart in Their Dress as in Their Politics
Cleveland dispatch notes fashion at the Republican national convention where women delegates display stylish wardrobes and careful tailoring. Milieu figures include Mrs. Harry Wardian, Mrs. Charles Sabin, Mrs. L. G. Woods, Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, Mrs. George Orvis, Mrs. Florence Y. Griswold, and Mrs. Barnett E. Marks, each praised for refined gowns, hats, and accessories. The article emphasizes how attire mirrors political seriousness, with hints of Paris influence and notable silhouettes.
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Smallpox Rages in Detroit Slums Amid Containment Effort
A Detroit report dated June 10 describes a fresh smallpox outbreak affecting 150 firefighters police and medical staff with 30 physicians and assistants. The spread centers on a 13 block area of the east side as officials vow decisive action to prevent further epileptic outbreak and halt transmission.
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Beveridge Backers Push Nomination As Roosevelt Ally Quarrels
A front page report describes Beveridge support from the Kentucky delegation and New York Rep Robert Bacon for Beveridge as a Republican rival. It notes Coolidge avoidance of speeches and a call for a national ticket chart while quoting reformers and tensions over Beveridge’s nomination. Also included is a separate item about Grand McDowell’s murder trial jury being sequestered for the night and a note that there are 65 national wireless reservations in the United States.
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Still On the Job Charged With Megat Operations
State Board of Fu genies charges list eleven operations on helpless patients at a hospital. Relatives accuse him of degrading mistreatment of inmates at the asylum. Montana Attorney General refuses to act on eleven counts reported by the State Grand Jury at Gyratvals.
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General Harbord Sees Strong Support At Veteran Convention
At a semi informal gathering 128 service members from many states backed General Harbord for the Republican ticket. Dawes and To Tins drew few votes. Delegates formed committees to gauge Harbord sentiment in states and to lobby Secretary Weeks. Objections cited his regular army background and lack of political experience as potential flaws. Former Governor Lowden telegraphed updates from the Minors delegation.
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Lowden
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Great damage to big power plant in Montana
A landslide or avalanche caused severe damage to the Madison power plant of Live Mouitana Power Company near Butte Montana early Monday. Reports indicate huge boulders and debris toppled onto the facility built on a cliff, with substantial destruction and disruption.
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Live Mouitana Powar Company
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Millerand to resign French presidency amid line of succession
In the French political scene Millerand is expected to resign the presidency with the next-in-line president of the senate favored to succeed him. Paris sources note Doumetmic as a bachelor, highlighting that the Elysee must have a hostess, a traditional requirement amid the transition.
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Boy of Six Struck and Killed by Car in Missoula
A six year old boy and his mother were struck by an automobile on a slippery hill near Missoula as they walked beside the road. The boy died instantly and the mother sustained injuries. Eyewitnesses and party members of tourists nearby reported the driver attempted to stop, but the vehicle skidded and struck the pair, crushing the child. The mother was rushed to a hospital for attention.
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Albert Thampeon
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