Harding Sees Farmers as U.S. Hope At Minnesota Fair
Warren G. Harding outlined a farm centered program at the Minnesota State Fair. He urged greater farmer representation in government, price study, farm tenancy curbs, and lower rail rates to stabilize agriculture and restore balance with livestock and grain production. The speech followed earlier policy outlines on international issues and reclamation.
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Warren G. Harding
Minnesota
Fair Grounds
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Greatest Corn Crop in U S History Forecast
Washington Sept 8 The greatest corn crop in the country’s history is foreseen for this year. The Agriculture Department places September 1 conditions at 3 131 000 000 bushels, 6 000 000 more than the 1912 record. Further gains possible if frosts delay and allow late corn to mature.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Pope Enters Fight to Save MacSwiney
The Pope backs Lord Mayor MacSwiney amid hunger strike in Brixton prison. The Giornale d Italia notes canonization might come centuries hence, while political moves in London discuss possible release. Lloyd George weighs guarantees to Sinn Féin while MacSwiney weakens.
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Rome
Brixton
London
Giornale d'Italia
Ireland
Joan of Arc
Senator Crane Recovery Doubtful, Secretary Says
Senator W Murray remains gravely ill with doctors warning his chances of recovery are slim. The secretary Ralph Be heard on address Chaunce M Depew Yi notes indicate the illness traces to Northampton during ex officio Governor Coolidge nomination events.
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W. Murray
Northampton
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Watson Leads In Georgia in Democratic Primary
In Georgia, early incomplete returns from the Democratic primary show Thomas E. Watson leading for U.S. Senate with 146 county unit votes to Dorsey’s 96 and Smith’s 29. Watson appears set to win a county unit majority, with a second primary likely. Walker leads for governor over Hardwick and Holder, with 155, 118, and 6 unit votes respectively. no second primary anticipated. The campaign features anti-Wilson and anti League stances from Watson and Hardwick, while Walker supports the Wilson administration. The American Legion endorsed Watson and Hardwick’s opponents.
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Atlanta
Georgia
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Bill Wilson
League of Nations
United States
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Hoke Smith
Hugh Dorsey
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Dorsey
Senate
Wilson
League
Walker
Clifford J. Walker
Thomas W. Hardwick
John N. Holder
House of Representatives
Hardwick
Holder
American Legion
Berlin Cracks Down with Nationwide Night Raid
Berlin police conducted a midnight raid in a principal city quarter near Lehrter station due to rising post dark assaults and robberies. Hundreds of men and women were arrested, others were required to show papers, and several were transported in armored cars amid police demands for quiet compliance.
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Berlin
Lehrter
Thief Seizes $35,000 From Auto Firm Chief
Philip S. Smith, president of United Auto Rim Company, was held up at his 221 West Fifty-third Street office last Saturday and robbed of 18,500 cash plus jewelry. A letter from the robber, mailed in Indianapolis, ridiculed the victim and hinted at a larger theft. The note claimed a 17,500 stake and ended with ta ta goodbye, while the actual bill carried serial B-282.
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Philip S. Smith
United Auto Rim Company
West Fifty-third Street
Indianapolis
Doctors Can't Prescribe Whisky for Themselves
The Bureau of Internal Revenue forbids physicians from prescribing whisky for themselves even when sick. Prohibition directors were informed of the ruling and druggists are instructed to refuse filling such prescriptions. Doctors may rely on another practitioner or use the small office allowance to treat patients.
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Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Republican Quotas Cited For Five Million Campaign Fund
Chicago Sept 8 Republican witnesses testified at a Senate campaign funds probe that a $400000 Cleveland quota and a $25000 Atlanta quota were set for the party drive. Harry M Blair of the RNC said Form 101 outlining $5000 and $10000 subscriptions was prepared but never issued. He denied any slush fund exists and recalled steps to halt distribution after the project was rejected. Dudley S Slosson said $74000 had already been pledged for Cleveland and Atlanta witness W McClure spoke of a letter from Fred Upham regarding hires for fundraising efforts.
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Minnesota
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Chicago
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Atlanta
Senate Committee
Harry M. Blair
Republican National Committee
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Republican National
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Tesvinonygn Coe Gaeyenna
Dudley 5. Slossom
W. A. Woodford
Ways and Means
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United States
Georgia
Fred Upham
Italy Quake Devastates Towns Killing Hundreds
The earthquake in Tuscany and surrounding regions leaves hundreds dead and thousands injured. Towns such as Quercia Molassa Tarasco Barco Pornaci Fivizzano Luces destroyed while Florence Modena and Spezia report severe damage. Red Cross and government aid rush to the scene as 700000 homeless camp in the area.
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Associated Press
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Modena
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Victor Emmanuel
Coast to Coast airmail reaches Iowa in dawn flight
A De Havilland airmail plane landed near Mineola at Hazelhurst Field after a dawn takeoff. Pilot Randolph G. Page carried 400 pounds of mail toward San Francisco, making stops at Bellefonte, Cleveland, and Chicago before a planned continuation to Omaha and beyond. Strong headwinds delayed progress and Iowa City became a night stop.
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BRT to Train New Men After Strikers Elimination
Lindley M. Garrison, receiver of Brooklyn Rapid Transit, outlined a two phase plan. The first phase ended with Mahon’s stance and criticisms of radical leaders. The second phase involves attracting and training new workers to permanently staff the system.
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Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Mr. Mahon
Amalgamated Association
Detroit
Italian Mines And Farm Land Seized by Reds
In September reports say metal workers unions extend seizures to lignite pits in Sicily and farms at Cipireflo San Giuseppe Jato Borghetto and Dr Milan Center of Trouble. Factories hold guns, armor, and tanks. government urged to intervene as negotiations with Turin and Milan officials continue amid broader unrest.
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Gemier Giolitti
Repat
General Association of Metallurgic Employers and Traders
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Longetto
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Engineers Association
Roosevelt narrowly escapes two air crashes in Oklahoma
Col Theodore Roosevelt, aboard planes near Joplin Missouri and Vinita Oklahoma, survived two wrecks as a Bristol and a Curtiss Oriole failed during flights. Passenger Bert Chandler was bruised but not seriously hurt. Roosevelt later flew on to Okmulgee Tulsa where a third storm caused engine failures and forced a rough flight.
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Bert Chandler
Oklahoma
Paul Meng
Chandler
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Bristol
Tulux
Raymond Robins
Fair Grounds
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Tulsa
Jersey Assembly Asks Release of MacSwiney
In Trento New Jersey on September 8 the Jersey Assembly passed 25 to 12 a resolution to Premier Lloyd George urging release of Cork Lord Mayor MacSwiney who died in a British prison, saying the penalty was not commensurate with his alleged offenses. The measure, previously declared defeated by the Speaker on a viva voce vote, was approved on a roll call.
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Ireland
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England
Lucerne
Irish Self- Determination League
Asquith
John Howard Whitehouse
House of Commons
Trento
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George
Great Britain
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Clover
Monkey Gifts To Queens Judge From African Admirer
County Judge Bert J. Humphrey received a letter from Hammond of Hope House in Africa claiming a quantity of monkey skins was en route to his home as a token of appreciation. The writer asked for a photograph. court attendants read through the manuscript seeking omens of luck. Humphrey autographed a photo and sent it to Hammon.
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Bert J. Humphrey
Queens
Toe Hammond
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Rail Strike Paralyzes Mexico’s National Railways
Five thousand workers including firemen engineers brakemen and conductors walked out halting trains nationwide. They demanded removal of the general manager a 60 percent wage raise and union recognition. After talks with government officials they agreed to return to work tomorrow while negotiations continue.
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Mexico City
Mexican National Railway System
Garrison Rules Amalga Medevi Discard as Medium in Compromise
Receiver Lindley M. Garrison says Amalga mated as a possible compromise medium is permanently discarded. He notes the strike has entered its second stage as efforts to recruit and train a new operating force for the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company proceed rapidly. The strikers press for Mayor Hylan to act as arbitrator while police protection for strikebreakers draws criticism from officials and labor leaders.
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Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
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William D. Mahon
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees
Mahon
Julius M. Mayer
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Hylan
American Federation of Labor
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New York
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William S. Menden
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Coney Island
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