Wisconsin flood toll rises across Manitowoc county
A late night cloudburst in Manitowoc Wisconsin left one dead and many injured with homes flooded and towns underwater. George Siebold died while trying to open a dam to protect Mischicott mill. brother Paul rescued after being swept by the torrent. Numerous washouts delayed traffic and trapped motorists. lightning caused fires in Francis Creek and widespread damage in Rapids and nearby villages. Trains suspended as two feet of water swamped tracks and a large Wisconsin Valley Fair tent collapsed with other tents blown down.
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Detective to Face Trial Over Fleeing Suspect’s Death
La Crosse Wisconsin Railway Detective Edward Behm stood for coroner's jury in the death of an unknown negro who ran after a command to halt in railroad yards. A warrant charging manslaughter in the first degree was issued, with a hearing set for September 3.
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Coolidge to Boost Campaign With New Speaking Dates
President Coolidge plans active campaign participation taking speeches near Washington. He will speak Aug 29 in Washington and Sept 1 in Baltimore to dedicate the Lafayette statue. He weighs further engagements after Vermont trip and meets with party leaders to decide locations.
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Yanks Reach Greenland on Schedule I
Navy dispatches report dense fog delaying the Italian flyer Locatelli and the American aviators near Cane Farewell. Smith and Nelson landed at Frederiksdal after a long dawn takeoff from Reykjavik, with Locatelli still unlocated as weather worsened. President Coolidge hailed the round‑the‑world flight as a major aviation achievement as ships monitor progress off Greenland.
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Sister Expresses Confidence Kid McCoy May Be Spared
Mrs Jennie Thomas sister of Norman Selby Kid McCoy testifies of faith in his spared fate before grand jury while denying motive for alleged murder of Mrs Mora. She recalls his kindness including aiding a crippled boy and giving her a cottage.
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Fire Chief Doll of Fond du Lac Dies
Charles Doll, acting chief of Fond du Lac Fire Department, died in Buffalo from intestinal poisoning while attending the national convention of fire engineers. He led the department for fifteen years after a twenty two year Milwaukee tenure as captain of Company No. 1. He gained a national reputation as a scientific firefighter.
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Watchman Believed Electrocuted During Storm
Milwaukee fire notes 50 year old watchman Felix Czajkowski of the Dream City Foundry was found dead outside the building after missing quitting time. He is believed electrocuted by an electrical bolt during the storm early today following a search.
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Mars and Earth neck and neck in solar opposition
Lowell Observatory scientists report Mars and Earth in close solar opposition with Earth starting to fall behind after tonight. The study focuses on Martian surface features and heat, with hoped up shots of canal regions and possible signs of life, while noting no spectacular spectacle expected.
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Government Sues to Halt Ditching North of Continental Divide
The United States, Duluth Minnesota and Itesca County and local officials face a federal suit to stop ditching activities that allegedly move water north of the continental divide and pour it into the Mississippi River. U S Attorney Lafayette French Jr will prosecute before Federal Judge W A.
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United States
Misalsippi
Lafayette French
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United States Considers Intervention Over Honduras Killings
The State Department reported the murder of American citizen George Hamilton in Puerto Castilla Honduras. Beaulac was sent to obtain details as the United States prepared to protect American property and personnel amid the Honduran revolution and labor unrest at Standard Fruit & Transport Co.
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Puerto Caatilla
Honduras
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George Catewond Hamilton
Puerto Castilla
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Standard Fruit & Transportation Company
What Candidates Are Doing
United Proan President Coolidge plans a public appearance at his Plymouth Vermont home for vacation days. A reception is set on the Coolidge lawn. J. & Davis opens eastern Democratic campaign with a speech at Ben Girt New Jersey and a luncheon with Governor Gillzer. Senator La Follette discusses campaign strategy with Wheeler and other leaders.
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Warning to Physicians Addresses Goiter Prevention and Care
In Green Bay a Wisconsin State Medical Society gathering urged doctors to treat patients with empathy avoiding an impersonal approach. The convention emphasized preventing goiter through scientifically proven methods and cited speakers from Madison Fond du Lac Cleveland and Milwaukee on prevention and patient mental well being.
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Economic Evacuation of Ruhr Is Begun
A Belgian technical delegation led by M Hanerart proceeds with liquidation of Belgian service personnel as the preliminary step to military withdrawal from the Ruhr region.
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Ship Refloated After Grounding Near Southampton
The giant steamship Majeatte, inbound from New York, ran aground at the entrance to Southampton Water at low tide this morning. It was refloated with the aid of two tugs and proceeded on to Southampton.
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Roads Ready To Handle Bie Grain Crop
United Press reports that Northwest rail lines will be in better position than ever to move the bumper grain crop. PR J Coleman of the American Railway Association says weather may delay loading slightly but not before mid September. He notes railroads in the region have near full ownership of box cars, with some fully owned or more.
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Northwest
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American Railway Association
Minneapolis
United States
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Reichstag Convenes for Reparations Report
Berlin reports Reichstag members gather to hear Chancellor Marx and Foreign Minister Strigas mann discuss the London reparations pact. A two thirds majority is required to ratify the Dawer-Young plan, with nationalist deputies possibly abstaining to influence the vote.
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London
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Mars Signals Mystery Sparks Western Radio Debate
Vancouver radio operators heard a four-dash signal at 7.14 a.m. local time, allegedly from Mars, with a wavering tone ending in a hiss. Observatories and experts across North America weigh whether the phenomenon is mechanical interference or extraterrestrial communication.
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Davis says Democrats united to fight corruption across country
John W. Davis, Democratic presidential candidate, told New Jersey leaders he will spare no effort to carry the party message nationwide. He criticized President Coolidge for not addressing public office corruption and faulted Republican handling of scandals in oil, veterans affairs, and prohibition.
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Elopement leads to sentencing in Milwaukee court
Alphons Willens of Chicago and Cyrille Trebreyne of Rochester faced Judge George Shaughnessy after eloping with another's spouse four years ago. Willens received eighteen months in the house of correction while Mrs Trebreyne got one year. Debreyne vows to reclaim his wife after her term. William Brett of Moorhead Minnesota was sentenced to one year in Green Bay for auto theft.
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Wisconsin Weather Forecast Mixed With Cooler Skies
United Press forecast for Wisconsin shows cooler temperatures tonight and Saturday. Expect partly cloudy skies and lighter winds with no significant precipitation anticipated.
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