President Coolidge Opens Campaign With Common Sense Platform
President Coolidge delivers acceptance speech at Memorial Continental Hall in Washington to a 2000 strong audience, broadcast to millions by radio. He stresses economy in government, tax reduction, and honesty in government while aligning with Mellon plan and rejecting constitutional overreach.
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Washington
Willam Jo Losh
United Press
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Memorial Continental Hall
Little Hall
Hughes
Frank W. Mondell
Mondell
Vermont
John
Plymouth
America
John W Davin
le Follette
Republica
Agondane
Motive for Mors Murder Tied to Kid McCoy Case
Los Angeles dispatch reports Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy held as the alleged killer of Mrs Theresa Mors. Autopsy notes the gun was within two feet of her head, supporting a theory of murder by a trapped assailant. A note signed Sam found among Mors' belongings provides possible motive. Sam Schapp admitted writing the endearing letters signed Sam. Police trace the note while investigators pursue origins of the alleged “Darling Theresa” correspondence and connections to McCoy.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Therest. Mors
Kid McCoy
McCoy
Amanes
Calif
Jeslousy
Sam
Thersa Mors
Norman Selby
Kid McCo
Mors
Sam” Milthtte
Ohio
Albert Mors
Axe Randle
Mra Mors
Mrs Mors
Lod Angelea
Sam Schapp
New York City
Puginat
Theresa Mors
McGey
Mets
Schapp
Receipts Shrink While Disbursements Grow in 1923 State Totals
Madison State reports 1923 receipts about 3,000,000 less than 1922 and state disbursements rising by more than 2,450,000. Comparative tax commission figures show receipts at 35,254,234 for 1942 and 52,060,469 for 1923. Disbursements in 1923 reach 24,518,669 with expenditures at 22,054,673 for 1923.
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United Press
Madison
Tax Commission
U S Reports Unfavorable Trade Balance for July
United States trade balance for July shows a deficit of 400000 dollars. Imports totaled 278400000 while exports reached 278000000, reversing last year's favorable balance of 14752250 dollars.
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United Press
Washington, DC. C
United States
Department of Commerce
Germany Shuns Load of Blame for a Break
London and Berlin report a fragile mood as allied circles hint at a Dawes plan compromise. German officials urge unity to avoid ending the Ruhr evacuation talks, warning that a breakdown could threaten Chancellor Marx and the government. Negotiations center on French Belgian immediacy and a year for Ruhr pullout, with key meetings at Downing Street and the Ritz.
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Lloyd Allen
United Press
London
Dawes
Ruhr
Associated Press
Marx
Downing Street
MacDonald
Gerton
Kellogg
James A Logan
Stresemann
Herriot
Berlin
Yendlera
Germany
France
Former Oshkosh Man Given Three Years on Forgery Charge
United Press reports Oshkosh resident Oshkosh man 28 named Youngworth received a three year term in the House of Correction from Judge George Shaughnessy after being convicted of forgery. He allegedly deserted his wife and two children and eloped with Wilhelmina Frank of Fond du Lac on July 8, with a prior marriage at Waukegan. Oshkosh authorities may rearrest him for desertion after serving the sentence. Milwaukee Be loit suspect Leon Trafford, 38, Beloit, faced district court for larceny from the person. case delayed two weeks. Trafford allegedly matched a man who burglarized a Beloit home twelve years earlier and grabbed a girl’s pocketbook.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Carl Youngworth
Youngworth
Oshkosh
House of Correction
George Shaughnessy
Hie
Wilhelmina Frank
Fond du Lac
Waukegan
Shaughnessy
Leon Trafford
Beloit
Trafford
Franke Donke
Misa Hertha Becker
Miners plead not guilty to riots in Oklahoma case
Forty one union miners charged with complicity in outbreaks at Katatnla deals near Pere waiv e preliminary hearings. They pleaded not guilty and were bound over to district court. Bond of 1000 each furnished for their release. Accused of leading armed march on Kala Iala properties and driving nonunion workers from their jobs.
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United Press
Wiburton
Okla
Kata Tnla
Pere
Befora
Leopold and Loeb Defense Attacked On Endocrine Claim
In Chicago the defense's bid for mitigating punishment for Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold centers on alleged endocrine disorders affecting mentality. The state challenged the Bowman Hulbert findings as unsupported, while Dr Hulbert testified about disordered endocrine systems, and cross examination focused on these points during the court session. Clarence Darrow remained their lead attorney as the case progressed.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Richard Loeb
Nathan F Leopold Jr
Bobby Franka
John R Caverly
Bowman-Hulbert
Hms Hulbert
Rollin 'T Woodyatt
Thakahla
Eduard C Derr
United Press Staff
Criminal
Dick Loeb
Nathan Leopold
Clarence Darrow
Valera Returns to Ennis Speaks on Clare Rally
Eamonn de Valera spoke in Ennis County Clare after being delayed by authorities. He arrived from Limerick to crowds and candlelit windows, promising Clare would uphold the banner and announcing the republic was alive and strong for the world to hear.
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Ennis
County Clare
Ireland
Eamonn de Valera
Oconnell
Free State
Authori Tes
Limerick
Major Issues Drawn By Coolidge
President Coolidge outlines stances on government ownership economy taxation tariff foreign policy and domestic prosperity. He supports limited government control, budget discipline, tax reductions, tariff protection, and a cautious foreign policy. He emphasizes agriculture and industry alignment with sound prosperity and equality.
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Coolidge
Willian J Losh
United Press
Washington, D. C
Fariff
Permanent Court
Europe
Squatters’ rights upheld in Lake County lands case
In a Winnebago County chancery ruling Judge Early Reynolds upheld squatters rights on Lake County swamp lands valued at over 1 million. The decision overruled exceptions to the report. tax payments and first option to buy at 125 an acre were factors. The county board later barred further sales and Mrs Gerbracht’s suit under the squatters option proceeded amid claims on Barney Jeand and Hacksberry Island.
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Associated Pres
Waukegan
Early
Reynolds
Winnebago County
Lake County
Castle
Rose Gerbracht
Grose
Lake Coun
Supreme Court
Theatate
Gerbracht
Hatch
Frank Match
Hacksberry Island
Mra Gerbracht
Government as the real issue before voters in 1924 campaign
United Press report outlines the national campaign opening with three tickets. Republicans tout common sense in government under President Coolidge, Democrats pledge honesty in government with John W. Davies, and La Follette seeks to restore government to the people. The main debate centers on how government shall be administered rather than separate policy issues.
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Fraser Edwards
United Press
New York
Jatraston
Coolidge
Alice Ceed
White House
John W Davie
Republicana
Aunport
la Follattea
Apoose
Ixaue Paramount
Janus
Petitions Filed in Bankruptcy in Federal Court
United Press report notes two involuntary bankruptcy petitions filed in federal court. One targets a construction-related firm led by Ronenboim, with debts listed at $50,034 and assets at $401. The other party alleged is Rokentaum Pend, with creditors claiming about $16,948 and a listed exemption of $1200.
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Miwanker
Paniruptcy
Tadas
Taha
Rokentaum
Pend
Fae Tiemnan
Roweentaum Constration Company
Ronenboim
Hinta
Stnda
Tokyo Earthquake Anniversary Prompts Nervy Day
News from Tokyo marks the anniversary of last September's strong quake. Tremors shook the city and eastern and northern bays, causing fear and minor damage. Officials noted aftershocks and warned that measurements may help anticipate events.
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Hy United
Prowa
Tokyo
Renesal
Bayan
Rept
Tee
Imperial Hotel
Chiba
Rebels Press Attacks in Spanish Morocco Communique Says
A Francoist wartime communique reports ongoing rebel activity in the Spanish zone of Morocco. Attacks targeted four war supply convoys near Buharta and near Athucemar. Spanish troops repelled the assaults with casualties on both sides. Prime Minister Primo Rivera presided over a cabinet meeting as the situation remained unchanged.
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Primo Rivera
Aituation
Morneco
Alscussid
Advirea
Tetuan
Wisconsin Legion Stands For Defense Day In 1925 Convention
The Wisconsin American Legion voted today to support Defense Day activities and condemned retiring General Pershing. Stevens Point was named the 1925 convention site after Mayor Wellapy invited the group. A camp tent project in Vilas County between Star and Plum was approved and funds granted. The Pens Trophy went to Kenosha Post 3 for civic achievement, Sparta Post 100 saw membership surge, and parades drew hundreds with another parade planned.
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Associated Plons
Chippewa Falls
Tohn T Pershing
Pershing
Kent
Milwaukee
American Legion
Ladies Auxiliary
Tourist murders wife and child and speeds away
Armed deputies block highways across the region to capture an unidentified tourist believed to have killed his wife and one child and wounded another. A filling station operator reported a couple and two children buying fuel before the killer took the bodies and fled southwest toward the Canadian River. The man’s flight path led through Hoffman before officers stalled at a bridge crossing, as blood-trail clues persisted.
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Hiawatha
Okla
John Roy
Orta
Mr. Roy
Hoffman
Campaign for President Warmly In Despite Turbulent Campaign
President Coolidge delivers acceptance address intensifying contrast with rival candidates. The Northwestern notes Walsh remarks on Davis and Roosevelt, while voters weigh old fashioned virtues and farm relief laws amid foreign policy praise and Dawes reparations cooperation. Continued discussion hinted on page 9.
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Coolidge
John W Davis
la Follette
Wheeler
Campain
Walsh
Montana
Davis
New York
Ewyer
Diplom
Northwestern
ZE Coolidge
Dawes
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