Brisk Welcome Aims to Boost Southstates Campaign Speech
Governor Alfred J. Smith travels by special train toward Louisville for a second border states tour. He rallies in Tennessee and plans parades and conferences in Republican Louisville to bolster support, countering Hoover Curtis criticisms and addressing immigration floodgate charges amid 1924 campaign tensions.
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Paul BR. Mallow
United Press
Louisville
Tennessee
Alfred J. Smith
Janinville
Vuriall Jerbert
Hoover
Curtix
Curtis
Democrac
Front page editorial on Governor Smith and Hoover stance
A front page editorial discusses Governor Smith and Hoover in a progressive issue frame. Senators La Follette of Wisconsin and Norris of Nebraska are noted as interested and active in shaping positions that could shift based on organizational backing and evolving endorsements.
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LaFollette
Wistoncia
Neérris
Nebraska
Forte, Organ
People’s ‘Business
Smith
Hoover
New York
General Kings colorful career recalled at 84 birthday gathering
An elderly Wisconsin figure is celebrated as Col James E. Quill, Brig Roy S. Farrand, and others recount General King’s military service, battles in the Indian wars, and the Philippines. Attendees at armories hear radio tributes as airship talk and aviation future feature in Secrecy debate.
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Generel
James E- Quill
Pine Ridge
Jusn Hill
Philippines
ColRoy S. Farrand
Bt. John's Military Academy
Sen. King
Wan
Kings
Eitiz
Wisconsin
Legion train rushes dying man homeward
A San Antonio national convention post rushes Frank Gilbert toward home as his fellow legionnaires arrange a special train. Doctors say he cannot live long and Gilbert pleads to be taken home to his mother. A frame of hot teas and pillows is arranged to keep him alive en route.
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Legion
San Antonio National Con
Frank Gilbert
Gilbert
Glbert
Gilré
Controversy Rages as Episcopal Prayer Book Changes Debated
Washington report says a sharp controversy arose in the Episcopal church convention's house of bishops over revising the Book of Common Prayer. The debate centered on retention of the nine articles and the role of the prayer book in North Texas missions.
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Washington
House of Bishops
The
Episcopal Church Convention
Sa C. Seaman
North Texas
Detroit mother charged after drowning her five children
Beatrice Cantera, 22, held by police after motorists found her two older children fleeing, then the Detroit river yielded three bodies, Nellie 3 and Lawrence 7, Mary 38, Sita 2, Gloria months old. She says beatings by husband forced her to end it all. Lorenzo Cantera, painter and decorator, says she had been under physician care for three years.
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Detroit
Mich
Airs’ Beatrive Tera
Mary
Sita
Gloria
Nellie
Laurence
Cantsra
Beenie Ito
Lorenzo Cantera
Milwaukee club finances under investigation in Madison
Frank L. Prescott secretary of the club filed a statement showing 17356.68 spent by the club up to Sept 2. The large political ads inserted in local papers were not tracked by the secretary of state's office and no other financial statement was received. Assemblyman Prescott said the Milwaukee county committee filed its report weeks ago, but it was not acknowledged by the state secretary.
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Milwaukee
Dobson
Madson
Sidney Reat
Lea
Fen
Atreratt
Het
Cam J
Zeppelin
Jawledge
Amd
Teria
Mys Jang
Ailwaukee
Fis
Frank L. Prescott
Hie
Aice
Madison
Secretary of State
Ststa
Lay
Freak L. Prescott
Milwautee
al Ries
Milwaukee County Election Committee
Ries
Theodoré Damnenn
Stain
Strip Stamp Forgery Ring Busted in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis investigators arraigned Imac E. Herschom and Mike Trumko in connection with a stamp forgery ring. Authorities say the scheme produced counterfeit strips used for fraudulent postage. Police expect further charges as the case widens.
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Strip Stamp Forgery
Indianapolis
Ind
Imac E. Herschom
Mike Trumko
Hickman Admits Fort Worth Robbery in Letter
William Edward Hickman, the California killer of Marion Parker, admits involvement in a December 1926 Fort Worth restaurant holdup. In a letter to Fort Worth police he asks forgiveness and expresses a wish to fight with God, acknowledging he cannot repay the stolen money to the owner.
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Fort Worth
Tex
William Edward Hickman
California
Murner
Chiek
Henry Lee
Marion Parker
Los Angeles
Burt
Hickman
Hoover Campaign Tour Sets Massachusetts Rally
United Press dispatch describes Herbert Hoover preparing for a Massachusetts campaign swing. He plans a Monday night speech in Boston on tariff and foreign trade, with a full eastern itinerary including brief stops in Springfield, Worcester, and Newtonville. Hoover will be introduced by Governor Fuller and speak on a nationwide radio hookup before returning to Washington.
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United Press
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Maxquchusetts
Mont
Liniahing
Boston
Chasetts
Springfield
Worcester
Hoover
Newtonville
Nde
Mra Hoover
Fuller
T P
Republican Service Men's League
Citizens of Foreign Birth
Fulier
Isue
Senstor Smoot
Utah
Log of 1ight From United Preas Germany to Madeiran Island
A fragmented log recounts daily passes over Europe from Constance to Madeira Island. It lists air movement times and approximate distances from Germany through France Spain and Portugal, including Atlantic crossing near Gibraltar and Madeira Island in 1927.
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United Preas
Stanford
Thursiny LA
Meas
Steel Musics di la Mer
Barcelona
Spain
Tarragona
Castejon
Ali Op
Atlantic Opean
Gibraltar
Airship Graf Zeppelin Near Lakehurst Ready for Mooring
Graf Zeppelin, damaged stabilizers repaired, sails toward Lakehurst New Jersey as navy and Army planes prepare to escort it to American shores. Reports place the dirigible 1,500 miles from Bermuda, 784 miles from New York, with rescue and reception arrangements underway.
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Cours
Lakeharsé
N. J
Navy Department
Kendahl U. S
Borrards
Konendahl
United States
Madeira
Bormitl
Ponte Des Geds
Azores
Wands
Weathi
Fongkal
Hugo Erickener
New York
Winda
Bermuda
Friedrichshafen
Germany
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Detroit River
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Madeira Island
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Lakehurst
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Brent
Rosendahl
Mitehall Field
War Department
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John A. East
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Paul H. Prentios
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