Capper Wins Kansas Primary By Large Margin
Arthur Capper secures renomination for the Senate in Kansas with the largest lead ever recorded in a primary. The vote signals anti Coolidge sentiment amid La Follette forces, while Capper’s long clash with rail law and presidential positions shapes the race. Second topic notes federal employe training schools attracting applicants seeking swift government positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur ‘Capper
Kansas
Mid-West
Capper
Senate
Washington police court accepts mitigating factors for masher case
A Washington police judge created a precedent by ruling the arrest of a game masher against a lone policewoman unjustified. The officer, denied advances twice near Peace Monument, was not to blame for inviting attention by lingering, the judge noted, and dismissed the complaint.
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Washington
Peace Monument
Masher
Cate
Park Won Third Flight In Golf Match
Park won the third flight defeating Dick Carney and champion Fred Palmer drew first prize. Merle Carney finished third, with Robert Palmer second, Ralph Shaw fifth. Prizes included a $5 savings account, golf clubs, football, shirt and necktie, and a pair of trousers.
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Akill
Dick Carney
champ_ion
Fred Palmer
Honore
Merle Carney
Parade Ends Elks Convention in Williamsport
In Williamsport Pennsylvania the four day Elks convention closes with a parade this afternoon and a grand ball at the state armory tonight. Installations and committee reports cap the sessions in the morning, and a Defense Day resolution was adopted yesterday.
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Williamsport
INS
State Armory
Pennsylvania Order of Dike
Theatrical Notes on Roasham's Chicage Stock Co
The Roasham Chicago Stock Company brings six New York hits to the tz Theatre at popular prices. Monday features So Thin in London at the Hudson Theatre in New York, praised for its humor and double edged satire. Dorothy Bush, a noted Californian performer, headlining with Cinema Girls Revue on tour, delighted last night and promises another full house tonight.
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Charles H. Roasham
Chicagi
New York
London
Hudson Theatre
Prince of Wales Theatre
Mr. Cohan
United States
Dorothy Bush
Indiana Theatre
Public Library
Oakland
California
Oliver Moronco
Httle
Miss Bush
University of Berkeley
Cinema Girls
Motion Picture ‘Studios
Walton denounces the Ku Klux Klan in political clash
Former Oklahoma governor recalls using martial law to curb Klan power during his term. He vows to purge the organization nationwide, accusing Klan influence in the Democratic National Convention and urging ministers to oppose any group fostering division and violence.
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Republican Party
William Joseph Simmons
New York City
Atlanta
Democratic Party
Southland
Klan
Texas
Kansas
Senate
Oklahoma
Jesus Christ
Juniors Enjoy Chautauqua Evening Program
A lively Chautauqua program unfolds with Junior activities in the morning and a chamber music concert by William Durieux with Marian Carley. Dr. George P. Bible discusses Life and Opportunity. Louise Stallings, famed mezzo soprano, headlines an evening recital. Indiana audiences react to Their Honor the Mayor with mixed views.
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Cochrane
Hall of Fame
Caroline
Indiana
Broadway
William Durieux
Marian Carley
George P. Bible
Weather Delays Flight As Crew Battles Sickness At Sea
A radio transcript recounts heavy seas and persistent gas fumes delaying a seaplane flight. Despite illness, Lieuts Locatelli Crassio and crew member Braccini describe long watches, engine issues from fog in carburetors, and a landing dictated by poor visibility. Admirals Magruder and Caldera praise the rescue effort.
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Lieut
Locatelli
Crassio
Farcinelli
Farceinelli
Magruder
Richmond
Caldera
Washington
Cars Damaged In Collision Near Twin Gables
A Moon Sedan and a Flint touring car collided near Twin Gables Tuesday evening. The Moon car skidded off the concrete and, upon reentering the roadway, swung its rear into the Flint’s front as they passed. Both cars had their wheels severely smashed but no occupants were injured.
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Twin Gables
Tuesaday
Moon
Flint
Youths Achievements Highlight Community Club Growth
Mr. Benson founded and organized Boys and Girls work clubs and Junior Extension clubs, drawing attention from national figures. Marchetti’s Swiss Yodelers perform during the afternoon, with Samuel W Grafflin set to lecture on Keeping America Strong that evening. A Junior Town was organized August 27 with officers including Mayor Far Longwill and Town Clerk Armine Vinton.
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Benson
Marchetti
Samuel W. Grafflin
America
West Side
Archie ‘Mabon
Ruth Rink
Donald Lucas
Dorothy Barber
Terrible gale wrecks Shanghai shipping off New York coast
A terri ble summer gale drove a ship named Shanghai from No to New York onto White Point Shoalscott Canso. The crew was saved after a Norwegian sailor leapt overboard to secure a line and bring in a heavier rope. Dewitt Wells and other passengers survived as the vessel broke apart in five o clock morning surf. The storm, said to be the worst of fifty years, raged Tuesday night with the sea at extreme height.
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New York
White Point
Shoalscott Canso
Dewitt Wells
New York City
Jay Welle
Exandge Wella Chandler Chapman
Cosin
Exe
Wella
Shanghai
North Atlantic
Coolidge Debating Offers From Wheeler Shaping Campaign Speech
President Coolidge plans three major speeches on foreign policy economy and agriculture with a possible address on religious and racial freedom. He will meet with William M. Butler upon arrival in Washington and weighs appearances before the World Fraternal Congress and Holy Name Societies. The Gunnlidge family was set to travel from Ludlow, returning early tomorrow. a 13 day Plymouth stay has aided the President.
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America
William M. Butler
National Republicks
Washington
World Fraternal Congress
Holy Name Societies
Gunlidge
Ludlow
Plymouth
Davis Plans Westward Campaign Tour And Farm Pleas
Democratic nominee John W. Davis works at his Locust Valley home on Labor Day address in Wheeling and an Omaha farm speech on September 6. The Omaha address will push farm relief proposals including lower tariffs, reduced freight rates, cooperative marketing aid, a federal crop news agency, and foreign policy to revive European markets. He seeks Chart Bryan’s input, visits Lincoln, and maps a campaign through wheat and corn belts with dates in Omaha, Lincoln, Denver, and later New England and Maryland coast stops before finishing his west swing. Davis returns to New York tomorrow to finalize plans. Potential stops include Maine New Hampshire Rhode Island BBR and Maryland coast.
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Wm. K. Hutchison
CN. S
Locust Valley
Omaha
Chart
Bryan
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
New York
Wheeling
Chicago
Denver
New England
Man Dies By Own Action After Jump From Ship
A man believed to have taken his own life fired a shot just before leaping from the Lake Steamer City of Saugatuck as it neared Chicago harbor early today. He had signed the ship register and was identified as Allison, a dis...
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Chicago
INS
City
Clarence Darrow
Criminal Court
Robert Franks
Court debates death penalty for Loeb and Leopold
In a lengthy session Judge Caverly weighs Clarence Darrow’s plea against executing two 19 year olds. State's Attorney Crowe argues the danger of a crime wave and defends the use of the gallows, citing Illinois age statutes and past hangings. Crowe critiques defences’ medical claims while noting poor youths as the typical victims.
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Cage
Leopold
Dons Intenti
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
Crowe
Caverl
Dicky
Babe
Caverly
Chicago
Bar
Loeb
Aikeam
France
Flanders
Illinois
State of
Cook County
Chisago
Weather and strange quotes mix with rainfall math
A jumble of quoted lines and reflections touches on cinema, politics, and daily life while a numerical note converts rainfall into practical terms. The weather math shows a 1 inch rainfall on 3 000 square feet equating to 280 cubic feet or about 41 5 barrels, noting losses from splashing and cistern depth.
Never Did Pay War Myth of Megalomania in Leaders
A clipped wartime reflection argues that grand imperial figures like Alexander the Great and Napoleon were victims of megalomania, with a tone noting that war does not pay. The remark frames historical rulers as cautionary examples of excessive ambition.
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Alexander
Napoleon
Clarke Boy Is Honored by Curtis Salesmen
John Clarke of Philadelphia has just been notified of his selection for membership in The League of Curtis Salesmen, an honor organization by The Curtis Publishing Company. He takes pride in his badge and in his record of efficient service to patrons and the Company, and looks forward to advancement to higher degrees.
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John Clarke
Philadelphia
League of Curtis Salesmen
Curtis Publishing Company
John
Actress confesses to Maiden Lane jewel theft plot
Dorothy Kelly, who purports to be an actress, admitted with police that she and her husband James Burke and Harry Chance looted Feldenheimer and Jacoby of 100000 dollars in loose stones. Stones valued at 100000 were disposed of for 6000 with 1250 spent recently. The trio were arrested. two men denied involvement. Police expect to recover all missing stones. The crime began after Feldenheimer and a customer were bound gagged and hidden in a rear room. Kelly said she acted as lookout.
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New York
INS
Dorothy Kelly
James Burke
Harry Chance
Maiden Lane
Feldenheimer and Jacoby
Gemay
Wesvus
Pollca
Feldenheimer
Mark Welin
Motorists Return Home After Extended Trip
Mr and Mrs J B Yointsin and their son in law Mrs Harry Younkin of Philadelphia arrived home following an extended motor trip through Ohio and West Virginia. Jacob Franks testifies in the Leopold and Loeb case as the slain boys father, with William P Shoemaker taking over as witness after a brief appearance.
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J. B. Yountsin
Harry Younkin
Philadelphia
Ohio
West Virginia
Jacob Franks
Viiam P. Shoameker
Leopold
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