Widespread Storm Wreaks Havoc Across Midwest and Milwaukee
A powerful southeast gale lashed Milwaukee and neighboring states, killing at least one man and causing extensive property damage. Yachts were wrecked and streetcar service halted as winds reach 52 mph, with downed wires, toppled trees, and record rainfall flooding parts of Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois and Nebraska. Two men died near Cedar Rapids from floodwaters as farms and cattle were endangered amid the storm’s toll.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Deai
Lake Michigan
Lester Heap
John F Harper
Tony
Minnesota
Down
Chicago
Malliona of Dollars
Cloudiwichs
Middle
Jon, Schley
Claude Barrett
Cedar Rapids
Sehlen Ain Barrett
Wisconsin
Tiina
Neeraska
Wand
Min
Electite Sdl
Storme
Courtesy Marked High in Krohn Cross in Leopold-Loeb Case
The hearing on Nathaly Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb opens to test punishment for the Franks murder with Dr William Krohn, state alienist, guiding dignity in court. Darrow seeks defense opening and closing on mitigation burden as cross examination ends.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Wiliam O. Krohn
Nathaly Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Benjamin Bachrach
Ramsel
Aledse
Cenaner
Krohn
Mir Bachrach
Clarence §. Darrow
Mr. Bachrach
Signals Installed at Dangerous Crossing by Road Orders
The state railroad commission ordered the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul lines to install movable automated signals at a dangerous crossing four and a half miles east of Waterlow on the Huertsford road and at the crossing half a mile west of Lyonia station on State Highway No ny.
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United Press
Madison
State Railroad Commission Today
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Waterlow
Huertsford Road
Lyonia Station
Davis Tribute Marks Lincoln Celebration For Nomination
Lincoln records a city wide vigil as Democrats honor William Jennings Bryan and the nomination of John W. Davis. Gov Bryan and Sen Henderson address a packed Aut stadium crowd boasting a progressive platform and unity, denouncing the Republican administration and pledging support for the Democratic cause in November.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Wilam Jennings Bryan
Middlewestern
Beath Chase
Une Wate
Bryans
University of Nehrarkea
Hertison
Mixaixsippi
Democratic Party
Davis
John W Davis
Tate
Woodman Wilson
Koerk
Harrown
Blue Py
Ford Predicts Coolidge Next President in Prophesied Prosperity
Dr Matted Prose in Plymouth VI reports Henry Ford declaring Coolidge will be reelected and that the United States will enjoy continued industrial prosperity. Edison and Firestone join in predicting a prosperous era, praising Coolidge during a visit en route to Canada for a camping party.
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Matted Prose
Plymouth
Cali
Cooldge
United States
Henry Ford
Coolidge
Maryray Firestone
Thomas Edison
Ford
Firestone
Ediison
Canada
Appeals to government to secure release of American captive
Washington American Charged Affairs Schoenfeld in Mexico City appealed to the American government to secure the release of R. G Batrineau an American citizen captured by bandits in Duranto The State Department was informed today Schoenfeld urged Mexican authorities to punish the bandits upon apprehension Barrincan is a native of South Carolina and manager of the Crock Lord Lumber Company The bandits have carried him to the hills and are holding him for ransom Myers American consul proceeding to Durante City to participate in the investigation where the kidnapping took place
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United Press
Washington
Schoenfeld
Mexico City
R. G Batrineau
Duranto
State Department
Barrincan
South Carolina
Crock & Lord Lumber Company
Ranaat
Myers
Americat Consulta
Durante
Parc Helnate
Dawes Nomination Parade Draws Huge Crowd in Evanston
Associated Press reports chaos notification ceremonies in Evanston for Charles G Dawes Republican nomination. Tens of thousands expected for a parade with bands banners and torches. Dawes residence grounds and adjacent land to host events as weather briefly threatens rain before plans to proceed.
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Associated Press
Vangten
Buin
Dawes
Evanston
Chicago
James T Kolbert
United Press State
Charles G Dawes
Dawe
Dawes Manson
Kid McCoy in mental flop to feign insanity
Los Angeles reporting that Kid McCoy, famed boxer, sits in his cell muttering, playing with scraps, and claiming a mental collapse to escape murder charges. District Attorney Keyes orders an immediate state examination as McCoy simulates insanity.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Kid McVoy
Failute
Mather
Cone
Theresa Mars
Kid McCoy
Pugi Stein Champion
McCoy
Statie
Keyes
McKoy
Etate Allenists
Singer Reinald Warrenrath Injured In Auto Crash
Associated Press reports singer Reinald Warrenrath was injured in an auto accident between Plattaburg and Dannemora. Word reached his mother Mrs Aretta Warrenrath today.
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Associated Press
New York
Reinald Warrenrath
Plattaburg
Dannemora
Hare
Aretta Warrenrat
Panama Canal Opens A Decade Of Ocean Trade
The Northwestern notes the tenth anniversary of the Panama Canal opening to ocean borne commerce. About 100 million tons moved through in ten years, with roughly 27 million in the last year. Revenue reached 97.8 million, about 24.25 million in the year ending June. Traffic surged since opening. future volumes may grow but stabilize.
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Washington
Cnotldge
Man Dies After Engagement Breaks Off
United Press reports a 27 year old Herbert Canitz died in his auto two hours after Margaret Nickel 40 ended their engagement. She told detectives she broke it off and found him dying from a suspected poison dose. Nickel described quarrel and haste to confront him, followed by help from her brother-in-law and hospital transport.
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United Press
Smiwankee
Margaret Nickel
Herbert Canite
Weening
Miss Nickel
Anita
Tart
Canitz
Mike Nickel
Francis Frowirth
Vardge
Sir
Frowirth
Dannty
Atalian Joins American Flyers Mission
A fragmentary report notes Atalian will join the American Flyers as they prepare for a jury of aviators from Phat and a round the world flight. Lieut Lawel MM. Binkth is listed as potential commander, with an implication of accompanying the Americans on the expedition.
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Atalian
American Flyers
Lawel
MM. Binkth
Blaine 15 Ateagtionary Sway in Progressive Debate
The article notes Blaine’s long political career across parties and factions, labeling him a dry candidate and champion of expediency. It highlights his past opposition to the Eighteenth Amendment and his continued calls for reform, while contrasting his stance with current administration policy and Progressive aims. It also mentions his four minute speeches to supporters and his role in campaigns for Woodrow Wilson and other figures.
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Pat Polfetie
John Bialne
Hy Republicana
Tequity Knelets
Nonpartisan League
the Drug
Winn Ff Tey Wat
Woodrow Wilwan
Grosa
WHAT CANDIDATES ARE DOING
United Press report on political campaign actions. Coolidge works through weather and backlog of correspondence. Davis proposes a strategy board with White and Dockweller to aid the campaign and discusses extending speaking tours to the Pacific coast. La Follette plans rest before upcoming conferences with Wheeler as running mate.
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United Pressy
Coolidge
John W. Davis
George White
Ohio
Democrats National Committee
Isador Dockweller
California
Pacific
la Follette
Fook
Wheeler
Fragmentary GOP Conventions Text From Confused OCR
Readable parts show a political convention context with names like Watson and Teran along with scattered phrases about imperial positions and candidates. The garbled OCR yields no clear event date or outcome, but hints at a 19th or early 20th century party setting and may reference a vice presidential nomination process or contested appointments.
Evacuation of Baden towns completed by French troops
The French war department announced all Baden towns Offenbourg and avn jren Qwejer have been evacuated. Occupying forces from Strasbourg and Torch infantry withdrew after rejoining their garri son s. About 200 men were killed or missing during the advance, and the area across the Rhine from Atra hourk has not seen further action since. The note references a penalty imposed for suspending service on two international railway routes in 1923.
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Parbe Gereration
Yerida Merning
Baden
Offenbourg
Avn
Jren
Fiat
French War Department
Vedey
Dlehrtt Hussare
Strasbourg
Torch Infintes Fren Kent
Fthine
Atrahourk
Mmna
Hor
Sg Rm
Lusty Appetite After Hunger Strike In Jail Visit
Hy Tindred Prewy y Tadinampatiy and Marl baux Cas Twanbus faced forgery charges and a hunger strike related incident at Marion county jail. One inmate reportedly consumed prison fare with no lasting harm and awaits an September term court date while admitting to passing worthless checks.
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Sherif Snider
Digin
Han
Suicide at Mendota State Insane Asylum
Mrs. Mariret Evert, 38, of Richmond Wisconsin, committed suicide at Mendota State Hospital near Verona today by hanging with the hem of a Nedwheel. Coroner Joseph Stephenson ruled death a suicide. Evert had been committed to the hospital since February as a mother of several children.
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Mariaret Evert
Richmond
Wis
fiNane
Mendota
Wern
Doline
Kate
Nolaln
Joseph Stephenson
Prince Loses Big Bets at French Gaming Tables
In Deauville France the Prince wagered heavily at the race and card rooms, starting with 10 000 francs and rising toward 100 000 as the night wore on. Winnings were not recorded though he reportedly gained on some bets while others did not pay out as dawn neared. The event drew social interest as the prince, noted for his gambling venture, left the tables amid whispers of large stakes and vanished winnings.
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United Press
Deagvile
Fertune
Prines
Wehomer
Alashium
Muaathaum
Ana
Jong
Not Possible To Summon Officers Of Minnesota Firm
United Press dispatch from Madison Wisconsin notes an issue involving officers and managers of a Minnesota corporation who traveled to Wisconsin to feed securities. The matter centers on whether the state commission can compel testimony or action, with defense claiming lack of jurisdiction over the directors and the role of an agent sent to a city to handle the matter.
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Minnesota
Cry United
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Nn Petit
Athaney
Frm
Cintcen
Snowflakes Reported On Hudson Cold August Record
Weather dispatches describe unusually cold conditions across multiple cities. New York recorded a record low August temperature near 10 degrees and light frost in the mountains. Albany and Philadelphia noted chilly mornings with temperatures near single digits in spots. widespread frost and rain were reported, with warnings of a warming trend expected tomorrow.
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Albany
Topcoaty
Eorcakis
Atrerty
Weather Bureau
Rex
Rensselaer
Ysiow
Chicago
Mercury
Warner
Wilkesabarre
Philadelphia
Calambua
Ohio
Berlin approves London pact in mixed coalition session
British and French cabinets express unanimous support for the London conference results as German leaders press for domestic policy actions. Reichstag leaders anticipate Friday session to decide on the Dawes plan if the London accords face further obstacles.
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United Press
London
Coalition
Godalista Partier
Berlin
Davey-Young
Ataten
Herriot
Senate
Chamber
M Hernot
Hie Col Teagan
Anthuariam
Reichstag
Relehsteg
Germwno
Hong
Indixcusaiana
MM T Herrier
Lawton
Preminy
Europe
Otnriit
Toiay
Reichstac
Nek
Dortmund
Haerde
Ruhe
Alleged counterfeit ring leaders face prison terms
Chicago reports Frank Juschinsky, named as head of a counterfeit stamp and whisky label operation, arrested at night and claiming four hundred fifty thousand dollars profit in three years. Detectives say he confessed and would serve five years. Agents confiscated five million counterfeit stamps, hundreds of thousands in fake whisky labels, and forty eight plates. Officers caution that his estimates may be overstated and note possible additional sentences for stamp possession.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Frank Juschinsky
Fiv Millon
Tuschinsky
Offivere
Weather Forecast Sees Warm Southwest With Clouds
The forecast calls for warmer conditions in the south tonight and Wednesday with partly cloudy skies in the Northwest. Local readers should expect milder temperatures and a mix of sun and cloud as a front passes through the region.
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Son Riser
Winconan
South Notion
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