Death of Senator Robert La Follette
Washington, June 18. Senator Robert M. La Follette died at 1:21 from heart failure and bronchial asthma. The Wisconsin statesman had health troubles since 1924 and was a famed orator and Progressive presidential candidate. He served three terms in the House, three as Wisconsin governor, and four as U.S. senator. known for opposition to trusts and for challenging party leaders.
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Faiman Not Heard in Shepherd Case at Chicago Trial
In Chicago on June 17 guard is held over as William Darling Shepherd faces trial for allegedly hiring to infect his foster son William Nelson McClintock with typhoid germs. State cites Faiman as unreliable and may compel his testimony under Judge Lynch watch.
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Labor leader’s presidential bid backed by unions nationwide
A labor union majority endorsed his nomination for the presidency. Born a farmer near Madison on June 14, 1855, he stood with nation’s leaders Cleveland Harrison McKinley Roosevelt Taft Wilson and Harding, a contemporary of Reed. The article continues on page three.
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Consolidation of mining companies urged by banker Cassatt
Chicago June 18 Robert K Cassatt Philadelphia banker urged consolidation of coal miners at the National Coal Association convention He argued mergers cut overhead and selling costs improve purchasing and curb destructive competition He warned bankers will hesitate on loans if labor costs are too high but said larger firms bring stronger finances modern equipment and lower production costs
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Associations to Weigh Railroad Wage Increase in November
Cleveland June 18. Chairmen of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and other conductors will meet in November to discuss a wage increase on about two hundred railroads. The size of the raise was not stated. A conference between railroad labor leaders and managers, set for this month, is likely postponed to October or November due to officials’ inability to attend.
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Dorothy Perkins Convicted of Manslaughter in New York
In New York on June 17 the 17 year old Dorothy Perkins was found guilty of manslaughter in the final degree for shooting her sweetheart Thomas Templeton. The defendant fainted as the verdict was read and court officers intervened.
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Scopes Declares Faith in Bible Amid Creation Debate
Dayton Tenn June 17 Prof John T Scopes says I am a Christian and believe the Bible was divinely inspired Though he accepts evolution in man and science not conflicting with scripture he notes creation description refers to form not material. Bonds set at 250 and board delays action on his Rhea County High School teaching application until trial.
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British Nationals Assaulted While Walking in Streets
A report notes British nationals were stoned and assaulted while walking in public streets. Authorities are investigating the incident and seeking witnesses.
Former Tiger Now 54 Still Plays Baseball
Battle Creek Mich June 18 A 54 year old grandfather who wore a Detroit Tiger uniform in 1905 06 still pitches winning baseball for Bellevue United Stone. John Eubanks recalls Ty Cobb and Walter Johnson as the last two remaining from that era and notes Johnson struggled with spiked shoes in his first major league game. He lives at Bellevue near Battle Creek and pitches for Bellevue United Stone, sharing memories of Johnson and Cobb with readers.
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Amunsden and Crew Reported Safely Landed at Spitzbergen
York June 18 The North Americana Newspaper Alliance announced that Roald Amunsden has returned to Spitzbergen from the North Pole flight. BreNon Prentice, brother in law of Lincoln Ellsworth, said all six members returned safely with no details given.
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Mrs J P Morgan Seriously Ill at East Island
Glencove New York June 18 Mrs J P Morgan wife of the financier is seriously ill with sleeping sickness at her East Island summer home. The morning bulletin said her condition was slightly improved.
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Market Report from Louisville Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices
Markets show cattle at 100 head, slow and steady. hogs 1000 head up 15, nine to twelve ninety. sheep 200 head higher. Choice ewes and weathers peak at sixteen.
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Negotiations Break Down Over Disturbances in China
A Reuters dispatch from Shanghai reports a critical situation with British nationals assaulted and a consul forced to leave the Lingmen temple. Negotiations in Peking between foreign diplomats and Chinese delegates collapsed due to divergent views while a Shanghai student merchant laborer committee urged a nationwide closing of shops factories schools and government departments.
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Forty-Nine Defendants Plead Guilty in Sherman Law Case
In Chicago on June 18 forty-nine defendants indicted in recent furniture cases under the Sherman antitrust act pleaded guilty and were fined a total of 166000 dollars.
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Ohio Man Confesses to Slaying Son and Daughter-in-Law
William Morrison, 55, confessed to killing his son James Morrison and daughter-in-law Irene Morrison in Portsmouth Ohio. He said a bread quarrel in the yard led to the June 7 shooting.
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Negro Slayer of City Marshal Is Hanged Near Castlegate
Salt Lake City Utah June 18 Robert Marshall a black man who killed Milton Burns city marshal of Castlegate Utah was hanged by a mob today near Castlegate. The marshal was shot after taking a pistol from Marshall months earlier during a confrontation with a Negro man.
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Murray man commits suicide at home after financial reverses
Joel Windsor aged 58 a retired farmer of Murray Kentucky hanged himself at his home. The body was found early today despondent over financial reverses. He is survived by his wife and several children.
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