Wisconsin Primary Signals La Follette Rise in GOP Bid
In Wisconsin Republicans back Philip F. LaFollette for governor as early returns show his surge over Governor Kohler. Massachusetts Republicans favor William M. Butler for Senate while Democrats nominate Marcus A. Coolidge to run as a wet against Butler.
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Wisconsin and Massachusetts GOP nominations emerge from voting
The Associated Press reports Philp PF LaFolllette and William M. Butler appear likely Republican nominees in Wisconsin and Massachusetts respectively. Massachusetts Governor Frank G. Allen won re nomination. LaFollette shows a widening lead over Walter J. Kohler, signaling a party shift away from Kohler’s conservatives.
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Santo Domingo Nearing Normal After Hurricane
Santo Domingo returns to normal as telegraph and telephone service are restored nationwide. La Opinion resumes publication with a reduced print run. Dr. W. Johnson organizes relief, and President Trujillo sails to Porto Rico. David and Lawrence extends credit amid strained finances.
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Hughes Resigns as Naval Chief in Navy Shakeup
Admiral Charles F. Hughes resigns as chief of naval operations to permit Admiral William V. Pratt to direct naval policy and push the navy building program for the London treaty. Pratt vows strong support as Halligan takes Assistant Chief role and Chase to assume command after Schofield leads afloat forces.
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Transatlantic fliers depart Cleveland for Akron and beyond
The French aviation team Major Dieudonne Coste and Lieutenant Maurice Bellonte took off from Cleveland Municipal Airport at 9 05 a m EST bound for Akron. They will circle Columbus Dayton and Richmond Ind then stop for lunch in Indianapolis accompanied by an Ohio national guard plane.
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Chicago Homicide Bosses On Public Enemies List
Chicago police and crime commission name 26 public enemies led by Alphonse Capone with $10,000 bond set for each. Warrants issued by Judge John H. Lyle target Capone brothers, Mor an, Volpe, Guzick, Rio, Diamond, Genero, Barker and others as vagrancy law violators. Danny Stanton among the first arrested as the crackdown begins.
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George
Red) Barker
Tuttle Resigns as U.S. Attorney
Charles H. Tuttle announced his resignation as United States attorney for the Southern District of New York. He urged repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and backed a plan for state control or federal enforcement with a constitutional liquor guarantee. His move follows talks with the Republican state committee chairman and sparks gubernatorial speculation.
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Nye-McCormick fight continues in Senate hearing
Chicago September 17 AP report states the Nye led campaign finance committee presses its inquiry into Illinois Republican Senate candidate Ruth Hanna McCormick. McCormick accuses the panel of blocking evidence of telephone tapping. Nye denies spying by committee agents and says hearings focus on campaign expenditures this week.
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League Opens U S Path to European Federation Plan
At Geneva the League of Nations assembly directs Briand memorandum on a European federation to a special committee for study and report next year. US potential participation on a future committee is noted. China fails to win immediate council re election while Guatemala Norway and Irish Free State gain seats. Portugal's bid falters.
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Patton Announces Run Against Taylor in Second District
F E Patton former state senator announced his candidacy for Congress from the Second District to oppose incumbent J Will Taylor in November He runs as an independent Republican and calls for Cove Creek and Muscle Shoals development and unemployment relief He cites not entering the August Republican primary due to perceived control of primary machinery by Taylor.
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Nine inmates attempt prison break at Maryland Penitentiary
A plan by nine inmates led by Rawlings Whittemore to escape the Maryland penitentiary failed after guard Arthur Owen was shot while thwarting the attempt. Law enforcement, including State's Attorney Herbert OConnor and welfare official Stuart Janney, questioned prisoners as 200 officers secured the area. The rioters surrendered after a brief parley.
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Weather Fair and Cooler Across Regions
Tennessee reports fair conditions tonight and Thursday with a slight drop in the northeast. Virginia sees fair skies with cooler tonight and moderate westerly winds. High and low temperatures yesterday noted. 0.65 inches of rain recorded yesterday with 0.02 inches for the latest 24 hour reading at 6 30 p m by C L Bunn U S W O.
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Tennessee Toll Bridge Opened in Savannah
In Savannah, Governor Horton and state officials dedicated the new $878,546.79 toll bridge on state highway 15 over the Tennessee River. The Savannah bridge marks a key link in a Memphis to Chattanooga route improving connections to Birmingham and Florence. The highway extends from Memphis area intersections to Winchester and beyond toward Chattanooga, with an expected completion of remaining sections and the Hales Bar bridge in about six weeks.
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Stedman Weaker in Washington After Stroke
Physicians said Representative Charles M. Stedman of North Carolina, 89, who suffered an apoplectic stroke last week, was weaker today and had not responded to treatment. Doctors cautioned he might die at any moment but did not give up hope for his recovery.
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Wisconsin and Missouri Lutherans denounce American Legion prayers
Two hundred pastors from Wisconsin and Missouri Synods condemned American Legion prayers as Christless and addressed to idols. They did not decide on church membership for legionnaires or action against Rev. John Henning, who barred several legionnaires from communion.
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Safety First: Bernard Marin Shot By Unset Safety Catch
Chicago report notes Bernard Marin tested his pistol safety and found it failed. A bullet entered his thigh when the trigger was pulled, confirming the safety was off and the risk warned. He had insisted safety was his priority and checked the mechanism.
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Witnesses Prepare to View Slaying Suspect in Lingle Case
Four witnesses who saw the murder of Alfred Jake Lingle, Chicago Tribune reporter, were to view Theodore Ted Geisking, a confessed rum runner and suspect in the Lingle killing. Geisking remained jailed without bond after Friday arrest on vagrancy charges.
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Tragic double suicide after murder of wife near Hiltons Virginia
Nat Camper shot his wife three times in an upstairs room about 11:30 pm while two children slept. He then killed himself with a fourth shot on the Hiltons Gate City road. The victims were found burned and two children were unharmed. Camper’s family said he had threatened to kill his wife recently.
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Long Pleads for Peace as Louisiana Legislature Convenes
In Baton Rouge on September 17 Governor Huey P. Long pressed for peace and harmony before the Louisiana legislature in a special session. Representative Allen J. Ellender proposed dropping seven impeachment articles and discharging the House appointed board, though the Senate never tried the case.
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