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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1924

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Dawes Starts Maine Campaign Tour After Nomination

Evanston Republican Charles G Dawes begins his first national campaign tour aiming speeches in Augusta Maine to rally support for GOP candidates from village council to president He travels with small staff including Kilkenny Seonwall and Paddock and will visit New Haven Connecticut before Augusta for weekend events notification of his nomination was marked by Coolidge sending hearty congratulations and plans call for a later stop in Lincoln Nebraska

Associated Press Evanston Charles G. Dawes Augusta Francis 3. Kilkenny George A. Paddock HH. M. Seonwall Maine Dawes Sewall United States New Haven Conn Mr. Dawes Walter H. Wilam Chicago West Brook Baxter Auguste Dawen Tincoin Neb

Germany expects ratification of London pact amid reparations debate

Berlin officials express confidence of a two thirds Reichstag majority for ratifying the London pact as deliberations on the Dawes Young plan continue. Premiers of interurban states view London as the best available solution while facing expected debates in the French chambers and a rocky path for evacuation of the Ruhr.

United Press Berlin Ciroles London Reichstag Dewes Legislaon Germany Bayaria Offenburg Appénweir Ruhr Chamber Senate Gendon

Earthquake Near Osh Kills Dozens and Destroys Homes

An earthquake near Osh in Semirechensk Russia Turkestan killed 41 people across three villages and left about 4,000 homeless. More than 4,000 houses were reported destroyed in the disaster, with authorities sending advisories to The Evening News from Allahabad via The Pioneer.

Associated Pres Tandon Osh Semiryezhensk Russian Turkestan Say's i Evening News Allahabad India Pioneer

Hard Roads Washed Out as Floods Rise Across Iowa and Illinois

A heavy storm washed out about a thousand feet of the Peoria to Chicago hard road one mile north of hil he last night. The Mississippi River and nearby creeks rose rapidly after days of rain, flooding bottoms and isolating communities. In Mahomet two men, the engineer and fireman on a passenger train, were injured early morning as the train and engine plus cars derailed.

Associated Press Peoria Peoria-Chicago Hil Heathe Vaosh Minnis River Oelock Galva Vuriandale Mahomet Bg Pour Pnarenser

Lucy Page Gaston dies in Chicago hospital reformer and anti cigarette crusader

Associated Press report says Lucy Page Gaston founder of the National Anti Cigaret league died in a Chicago hospital after injuries from a street car wreck months earlier. Born 1860 in Delaware Ohio she led raids on saloons gambling and claret shops urging tobacco reform for over 25 years. She wrote to President Harding urging tobacco cessation and continued anti smoking efforts during World War I.

Associated Presa Chings Lucy Page Gaston National Anti- Cigaret League Hinadale Gaston Delaware Ohio Ilinois State Normal School Lacon, Tit Milas Gaston Harding

La Follette Leader Attacks Dawes in Speech

Donald J. Richberg, La Follette Wheeler counsel and executive committee member, criticized Charles G. Dawes for using a flag image in his acceptance speech. He argued the law bans political advertising on the flag and urged alternative symbols like a black flag with a four leaf clover and oil can.

United Press Chicago Charles G. Dawes Patriotiam Donald J. Richberk la Follette-Wheeler Coungel Daves Richberg

Nestos picks November 4 for special election

Governor Nestos designates Tuesday November 4 as the special election day to elect a U.S. representative to fill the unexpired term of George Young, whose resignation becomes effective. The notice sets the date and outlines the election scope.

United Press Bismarck N. D Gov. R.A. Nestos Congress George 4. Young

Final Blows in Wisconsin Gubernatorial Race

Three candidate Republican primary contests heat up in Wisconsin as Blaine seeks another term while La Follette allies push for GOP unity. Opponents include A. F. Ritter and George F. Comingson. National GOP eyes a boost to the regular machine to curb La Follette influence.

United Press Milyyauker Wisconsin John J. Blaine la Folletta GOP Blaine 11 Fa la Follette Republican National Committee Coolidge Northwest

Death Penalty Demanded in Leopold Loeb Case

Chicago prosecutors urge the death penalty for Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb in the Franks kidnapping and murder case. Assistant State’s Attorney Thomas Marshall argues murder and kidnapping are capital crimes, criticizing defense attempts at mitigation and linking the defendants’ beliefs to anarchist and other ideologies. Judge John R. Caverly follows the law as written in the proceedings.

Chicago Nivieta Tone Nathan Leopold, Jr Richard Loeb Thomas Marishall John R. Caverly Robert Franks Clarence S. Darrow Marshall Leopold Loeb

Love of uproar urges firebug on

New York report says George Gustow, 26, confessed to arson after fires scorched ten dwellings amid smoke and uproar. Fire Marshal Themes Brophy noted no lives were lost. Gustow, aided by a local companion, claimed he would be sent for mental treatment rather than jail.

United Frans New York George Gustow Brophy Gustow Iitsane

PREMIER'S NOTE STIRS REACTION OVER RUHR EVACUATION

Associated Press reports out of London show British Prime Minister MacDonald’s letter urging the Ruhr evacuation drawing strong comment. Officials say the letter, written before his conference speech, reflects government stance but will not alter France’s position or the progress of the London conference outcomes.

France Belgium Ruhr Maudonakt London Aly

Dempsey Gets New Nose After Plastic Surgery

The heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey underwent a nose reshaping operation described as entirely successful. Attendants noted a more handsome appearance as bandages come off and the former droop and turned tip are corrected. A two inch strip of cartilage was removed from one ear during the procedure performed by a local anesthetist.

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Clerk of U S Court at Madison Dies Suddenly

William H. Comerford, 40, clerk of the United States court in Madison, died at his home after an operation for stomach trouble. Appointed clerk in 1921, he had previously been chief clerk in the Secretary of State’s office for 17 years and earlier worked with a Superior bank before 1904.

Associated Prean Madison William H. Comerford United States Court Federal Building Diew Comerford Federal Court Secretary of State

Possible Vegetation On Mars Observed By Lowell Team

magern white and whitten report observations from fingntatt ariz noting faint atmospheric haze and a potential expan of vegetation near the equator of mars. astronomers estimate the combined area of mars regions called mare sft enum and mare emmerium at about 700 million acres, with the possible growth covering roughly 190 800 years miles across the disk.

Magner White Whitten United Praani Lowel Fingntatt Ariz Dari Arua Mara Rextona Mars Northern Lowell Wehool Mirtlaa Mirtlaa Natrunoninra Vega Utlan Acre

Four Men Missing From County Jail Cells at Chilton

Four men confined in the county jail at Chilton disappeared as the sheriff’s wife brought their breakfast. Three of the fugitives were later arrested on July 10 on charges of attempted assault at Wyverly Beach. Names include Antate Keracher Kaukauna Cart Ker vington and Charles Kern Appleton, and Daniel Hacwe Prillton arrested for robbery at Harrisen weeks earlier. A search by a sheriff’s posse spans surrounding towns and nearby woods as investigators believe they boarded a southbound freight train. No trace has been found.

Jane Chilton Wik Salt Hede Sen Kawek Wyverly Beach Antate Keracher Kaukauna Cart Kervington Charles Kern Apptreton Prisnaner Ta Daniel Hacwe Prilllon Harrisen Kent Aberiff

Hold Up and Rob Bank at Corn Exchange Bank

Four bandits held up the Corn Exchange Bank in City, Missouri, driving in a touring car. They entered the bank, forced the teller Marie and three employees to the floor, and escaped with 913,000 in cash.

Corn Exchange Bank Preny Kanteen City Marie

Repudiation of LaFollette Charge Sparks Political Turmoil

A garbled dispatch reports Senator La Follette facing repudiation charges from Wisconsin and Montana figures, with Governor Pines and Governor-elect contenders mentioned. It notes a movement toward an Independent party, nomination efforts in Nebraska, and a federal angle as leaders seek to realign forces before November.

Grand Island Nebs Robert M. la Fotlette Wisconsin Horton K. Wheeler Montana Nelamla Iran Nebraska Stone Waanington la Pollette Parkly New York Waren Hone Fucumiative Engineers Shaye Wan Lelia Nase Walyan Eeel

President Coolidge Revisits Boyhood Scenes in Vermont

President Coolidge planned visits to his boyhood surroundings in Plymouth Vermont. He would tour the maple thickets and ponds where he once punted, and then visit his cousin Dilek Trew at her Plymouth home. The local club, branded the home town Coolidge, reportedly has about 14,000 members.

Axnelnten Pieny Mhylmouth Gooldge Coolidge Lab Fim Richard Brewin Ringhy Vermont Pynean Robinge Reppin Tomrias paNaing Tomas Maen Henry Ford Harvey Wirestone Mea Coolidge Bach William of? Low Plymouth Coolidge Dave Favorite Ponds Calvin Hie Cousi Dilek Trew Ae “Hame Coolie Whieh

Free Under Bond For Dodgeville Ex-Postmaster

Madison. Charles Pilkey, former assistant postmaster at Dodgeville, posted $2,500 bond after a federal indictment charging embezzlement of government funds. Officials say he allowed a man to haul between the depot and pastories for 349 a month, with Pilkey paid 20 per month. Pilkey to be arraigned in federal court here August 26.

Tinkted Presa Madison Wii Charlea Pilkey Dodgevilla Gevernment Dodgeville Pilkey

Philippine Scout Case Taken Under Advisement

A court martial for 209 Filipino soldiers on charges of mutiny or disobedience concluded the evidence phase and took the case under advisement. Defense witnesses testified conflicting orders from commissioned officers caused disobedience, while the defense argued command confusion and poor English comprehension.

Associated Presad Maullin Mus

Couzens Announces Republican Support In November

Senator Couzens, once allied with the La Follette faction, says he will back the Republican label in November regardless of September primary results. He spoke at Wayne County Women’s Republican rally, thanking La Follette for the endorsement but pledging party fidelity while keeping influence on policy. He admitted a probable past error on prohibition but defended current laws and resisted changing them.

Detroit Mich James Couxona la Fellette Lebel Beiator Couzens Wayne County Ray Oak la Pailette Ite Michigan Low md Couzens Towhall

Millionaire Hobo James Eads How Weds in Chicago

James Eads How, famed millionaire hobo, married Mia Inkebert Sorrison in Chicago. The ceremony took place at the bride’s home with Dr. Tiwin 84 John Tucker officiating. How rose to wealth decades ago after inheriting $1,000,000 and now leads a high-profile life, with ties to St. Louis and social causes.

James Eads How Hobo Chicago James Gade Millenaire Hobo Hinn Wan Mia Inkebert Sorrison Dr. Tiwin John Tucker Anne Houneing Gob Aji Ming Laminp Lauly Pretc Missionipp Feteler Aii Wabash Ral Roar Hines How Taber Notver Loula Ant Alberta Mis Sorensen Ben Reltman

Defense Day Observed At Madison

United Pravs reports Madison to observe Defense Day with an officers’ committee planning a formal program. Opposition to Governor Blaine influenced initial plans, but organizers proceed with the observance.

Madison United Pravs Madinon Maadinon Adkovioliod Blaine

What Candidates Are Doing In Campaign Spread

United Press reports morning campaign moves by President Coohdre at his Vermont farm while planning a luncheon for newspapermen. John W. Davis stays at Locust Valley revamping a sea draft for Sea Dirt New Jersey on Friday. La Follette spends the day drafting material and will counter Wheeler if he arrives early.

United Atras Coohdre Anent Vermont John W. Davis Locust Valley Sea Dirt N. J la Follette Wheeler le Follette

Progressives Seek Majority in Congress Clash

Washington reports a major drive by Democratic and La Follette factions to overturn the Republican lead in Congress. Shifting Rhode Island and North Dakota delegations threaten Coolidge, with talks of redefining Senate and House alignments as factions seek power in possible presidential outcomes.

Rhode Island North Dakota Coolidge Pau R. Mallon United Press Stato Pregpendent Washington D. C Democratice Andra Follette Congress White House Colt Hhods Island Senate Young Ja. Follett Wea la Follette Group House Republians Wiaroneln

Murder charge in Los Angeles over Mrs Mars shooting

Isid McCay, former dancer, pleads not guilty to the Aug 14 night murder of Theresa W Mars after testimony from Dasmar Oshigren and neighbor Iva Martin. A heavyset man seen leaving the apartment and identified as Albert A Mors is noted as Mars's former husband and beneficiary of her estate.

Los Angeles Calif Isid McCay Payshot Theresa W. Mars Mrs. Mars Dasmar Oshigren Kid Dancer McCay Mra. Mars Medi

Partly Overcast Forecast for Wisconsin One Night

Partial cloudiness described for Wisconsin with chances of light showers and a cooler trend. Forecaster notes possible temperatures near the mid teens with scattered showers likely overnight and into the next day. Local conditions suggest variable wind and cooler air moving in from the northwest.

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