Burglars Take Caruso Jewels in $500,000 Theft
Long Island report says Enrico Caruso home in Hasthampton was broken into at about 10 p.m. by two men who stole jewelry valued around $500,000 including a $100,000 pearl necklace and pieces set in platinum. Mrs Caruso and household staff were upstairs when the safe and contents, described as the world’s richest player’s jewels, were taken. Police searched nearby roads and waterways but no suspects were caught.
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Dedalesooper
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Atalee
Edward Morford
Forthampton
Vin
Flores
Fay
Sheri John
Johnson of Ping Bodie Type His Waistline Never Changes
Chicago readers recall Miram Johnson with mixed views as a persistent, unflashy speaker. He lacks stage charm yet shows dogged sincerity, while Senator Borah impresses with delivery. The piece compares Johnson to Ping Bodie in steadiness and notes Borah’s strong oratory despite modest substance.
Wood and Lowden clash for New York votes on first ballot
In Chicago the Wood and Lowden camps battle for New York delegation support. Henry Stimson and Robert Bacon back Wood, while William J. Butler and James R. Sheffield rally for Lowden. Delegates fear a deadlock and eye a potential dark horse for the nomination as Butler seeks a solid initial ballot showing.
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Gmicago
Wood
Lowden
New York
Henry Js Stimson
Robert
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Lowdon
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James R. Sheffield
Manhattan
John Dwight
House of Representatives
Nicholan Murray Butler
the Tribune
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Dry Butler
Will
Wadsworth
Rep
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Bertrard WM. Snell
Mipport
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Dacton
Tm Butler
Lansing G, Hosking
Deneva
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Auburn
Disteiet
Nownin J. Gould
Menon
Makgen
Hitie
Republican Party
Wilson
John
Yvan
Powtigny
No Compromise on League Ultimatum from Johnson
A public dispute over party platform and the league shows no compromise stance from Senator Johnson or the convention. Reports quote Brisbanes The Herald and Examiner about potential nominees and Republican strategy, with speculation on self nomination and party unity.
Express Train Collision Near Glenville Stuns City
A wreck on New York Express No. 4 at Rectoy's Crossing near Glenville left twelve to twenty dead and many injured. Rescue teams worked through the night with ambulances from Amsterdam Albany and Schenectady aiding the injured. Relief trains and police supported the scene as the east bound accommodation train crashed into the rear of its carriages.
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Tune
New York Central
New York Express
Rectoy's Crossing
Glenville
Beotia
Amsterdam
Albany
Schenectaily
Moat
New York State
New York
Ciyo
New
14 Killed in Austrian Food Riots
At Uratz Austria seven persons were killed and thirty wounded as gendarmes tried to disperse food riot demonstrators amid shortages. A wider strike disrupted parts of Slovakia and nearby districts with protests against food prices and shortages.
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Austria
Dune
Fred Brea
Pra
Uzerbo
Slovakia
Bilbagen
Valenna
Neuderk
Wlechol
Vienna
Lunn
Asd
Manny
Senator Fletcher Leads Carts in Florida Race
Jacksonville paper reports in the Democratic primary Fletcher leading in statewide nominations for Senator with rivals including Cadlsaml Murilwe and Van J. Swearingon. Early returns show Hardee in gubernatorial contention with votes totaling 265 to 195 for Swonringsn and Bully, amid partial county tallies and precinct results from Duval County.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
Jacksonville Times Union
Fletcher
Amt Cary A. Hardeenbgadt
Governament
Cadlsaml Murilwe
van J. Swearingon
Tinealn
Duval County
Sive Wetcher
Hardee
Lodge Made Permanent Chairman At Republican Convention
Coliseeum Chicago June 8. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge was chosen permanent chairman of the Republican National Convention as it opened with a vow to oppose Wilson and demand no reservations in the league of nations. Lodge denounced the Wilson administration and urged campaigns centered on keeping the United States out of war. The convention hall overflowed with delegates and the keynote address promised a grim, determined fight.
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League of Nations
United States
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Republican Nations
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Senator Lodge
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Lodge
Willey Hays
Oxden
France
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Philateipia
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Hays
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Louisville
America
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Minnesota
National Committee
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Joring
League
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Everntven
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Delepatys
New York
Ponnevalle
LhWt
Johnson Men Seek to Unite Western States
CRICAGO Mine and at tempt to formi union of Western state delegations under the auspices of Senator Johnson's supporters. A meeting called after the convention adjourned by State Senator Frank P. Flint of California drew delegates from Utah Washington Nevada Arizona and Oregon. Flint said nothing was discussed beyond the platform and proposals affecting the credential committee. The gathering likely will be called again and broadened to include more Western states.
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Johnson
Frank P. Flint
California
Watson Heads Committee on Resolutions in 1930s row
Star correspondent reports Senator James E. Watson of Indiana chaired the resolutions committee during an executive session. The split factional vote toppled Ogden Mills, backed by Will H. White and liberal allies, and Watson won 41 votes amid maneuvers by Borah, Gunson, and other leaders as they maneuvered toward a party platform.
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Chicago
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Indiana
Old Guards
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Ogden L. Mills
New York
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Mills
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Hiram Gunson
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Amwil
Sing Sing Prisoner Finds Wallet After Game
An inmate at Sing Sing recovered a visiting ball player's missing wallet from his pocket and turned it over to the warden. The prisoner noted the owner kept money intact and praised honest conduct among the inmates.
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Sing Sing
Keaper
Nou Eitte
Warlei Lawes
Acquisition of Indiana Leader Declared Shrewdest Move in Campaign
Chicago reporters detail a power play at the Republican National Convention, naming Wood allies and Senator Watson as pivotal in securing support for Wood for the presidential nomination. The piece notes chairmanship moves, key strategists, and the bandwagon effort to rally delegates amid factional contention.
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Women to Get Voice in Chief Party Council
Chicago June women seek equal representation on the Republican convention executive committee. A meeting of the women’s alliance and state chairmen presented a request for reserved seats, but the subcommittee rejected the proposal. Mrs Medill McGarrick led the effort as chairwoman.
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Chicago
Wiley Committee
Aganant Committee
Iplewaten
Council of Oar Moy
Sunray
Medill McGarrick
Tony
Tha Rules Committee
Tas
Sules
McCormick
Arthur Livermore
Nu Fork
Scalpers Price Coliseum Tickets At Fifty Dollars
Chicago June reports warn that ticket scalpers outside the Coliseum quoted 50 dollars for entry to the convention. Prices ranged from 40 to 40 dollars for full convention tickets, with single-session tickets at 10. Sellers admitted business was slow but expected a rise. police noted the legality concerns and the scale of resale.
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Chicago
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National Committee
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