Ex Governor Upham dies at Marshfield after illness
Ex governor William E Upham, 83, dies at his Marshfield home after several weeks illness. Wife and four children at bedside. Upham, Wisconsin’s 18th governor, born 1841 in Westminster Mass, Civil War veteran cited by Lincoln, paroled from Libby, later led Upham Manufacturing Company and retired five years ago to Florida.
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Two Men Arrested in Tokyo Flag Incident Confess
Two men involved in Monday’s flag incident at the American embassy confess and are in custody. The thief remains at large as authorities recover the flag from a hotel laborer and prepare to return it to the embassy. one arrestee is Ryuki Hamada, noted anti Bolshevik leader.
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Chinese Cabinet Quits
Chinese cabinet resigns amid unrest in Pekin. Reported by United Press from London, the cabinet relamed today as tensions rise in central government circles.
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Convention Ballot Totals Through Day by AP Report
The entry lists sequential convention ballot totals from the Associated Press with candidate tallies for Underwood McAdoo Robinson Smith Davis Ritchie Cox Ralston Walsh Owen and others across the thirtieth to the last ballot, noting percentages and absent counts as the convention proceeds. Major names include Underwood McAdoo and Smith, with Davis of West Virginia and Ritchie repeatedly appearing in the top tiers, while totals move from about 1,008 to 3,097 across ballots.
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Big Shakeup Removes Many From Service
A Washington state department notice under the Rogers bill announces a major foreign service shakeup. Retirement for age and resignations remove sixty names from the permanent rolls. Re classification from top to bottom occurs. One diplomatic and thirty consular officials retired at 65. Five diplomatic attaches without duties designated as not reinstated. Eight diplomatic and thirteen consular officials demoted for inefficiency. Two names removed by resignations.
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Fortunes of McAdoo May Shape La Follette Fortunes
Report from Konenkamp, county chair of the Progressive Political Action Conference, predicts McAdoo’s Democratic nomination could decisively affect La Follette’s prospects. He notes railroad workers heavily back McAdoo but some shift toward La Follette as support evolves, and warns McAdoo’s nomination might dampen La Follette’s plans.
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Gunness kinsman sentenced in bigamy case
A 26 year old man, aetia CMenne Adolph Gunness, claimed nephew of Bella Gunness, was sentenced by Superior Judge Steffen to one to five years in prison for bigamy after pleading guilty a week earlier. His second wife Anna Furpass testified against probation. He vowed after sentencing. He wed Ellen Mathewson in Hedgerton Wisconsin on January 19 1920 and Mixa Furpess on July 20 1923.
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Means and Jarnecke Sentenced for Prohibition Violations
Guston B. Means and former Justice Department official Fimer W. Jarnecke were convicted of conspiring to violate the national Prohibition law and sentenced today to federal penitentiary in Atlanta for two years. Means was fined $19,000 and Jarnecke $5,000.
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Klansmen initiate on Wisconsin farm rally by Cross
An A Klan initiation was staged on a farm near here with members and candidates said to be from nine southern Wisconsin counties in attendance. A fiery crown burned at the arena late at night. No disturbance occurred.
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Blaine Campaign Platform Emphasizes Tax Cuts and Gas Tax
Governor Blaine formally announces reelection bid and unveils a compact Progressive Republican platform aligned with 1922 and 1924 positions. He presses highway spending cuts, general tax reductions, and a gasoline privilege tax while backing child labor amendments and broad constitutional protections. He dismisses broad law enforcement pledges, urges home rule for local governments, and pledges to defend agricultural interests through restrained state spending.
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Blame for Wreck Placed on Engineer
A coroner jury in Princeton found the Burlington wreck blamed on the engineer for train number unspecified failing to observe rules. Six persons died and seventeen were injured in the Monday morning crash near Galesburg Alabama.
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Destroyer Lavallette Hits Reef in Dense Fog Near San Francisco
In dense fog before dawn the destroyer Lavallette struck a reef off Fort Mason north of the San Francisco entrance. A later naval radio report said she was off the reef and proceeding, while another chamber of commerce report claimed she was undamaged.
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Convention index reports totals of ballots today
Bryan appeals to the convention for the nomination of McAdoo. McAdoo would hold power to name the home of peace. Night voting underway as delegates prepare to fight for influence. Fragmentary text mentions delegates and signaling ceremony amid a tense convention atmosphere.
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Public Purse Will Heave Relief in New Tax Cuts
Washington reports a new round of relief taxes in the Pew revenue law by the end of the 30 day period post enactment. Abolished are nuisance taxes while miscellaneous levies see reductions. theater admission tax and jewelry tax scale differ by value. Auto parts tax halves, new rates apply to chassis, motorcycles, and heavy vehicles. food and trade levies adjust. Several outdoor goods and hunting items are completely exempted from the old tax.
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Telegrams From Democratic Delegates Prompt Prepay Policy
Aasociated Prena reports Madison Square discord over telegrams sent by Democratic delegates. North Carolina leader Max Gartner notes many telegrams were sent collect while urging prepayment to avoid charges. Gardner states delegates should prepay, as he remains opposed to any telegraphic referendum on presidential nomination unless prepayment is required.
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Two Boys Held After Girl Shot in Milwaukee
Milwaukee police detained two youths, Ernest Dubitski aged 12 and Benny Micholaki aged 15, at the detention home pending an investigation into the shooting of 14 year old Evelyn Michelaki. Detectives said Ernest fired the shot with a .22 long rifle while pigeon hunting, striking the girl in the nose and shattering her cheekbone.
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Bobbed hair gains popularity says culture school head
George Wenzel of Chicago, culture Renool director, told the Wisconsin Beauty Culturiata and Hair Dressers Association annual convention that bobbed hair will remain popular for at least fifteen years. He noted milady seeks a practical style for day wear and more for evening occasions.
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Newerain Mail Service Reports Jetbound Transcontinental Flight
A transcontinental mail flight arriving in Chicago at 7:10 central time is described with Pilot William Hopson delivering letters from the east. The piece notes the first western night mail to Cheyenne and the westbound leg to Rock Springs, highlighting northeast winds and an unusually long duration.
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Betting odds against M Adoo remain 6 to 1
New York betting markets show McAdoo still favored to win the nomination at six to one despite large wagers by J A Fried Co totaling 91,000 against his chances. Davison odds shortened to 2 to 1 before slipping to 4 to 2, with Governor Smith and Senators Capes land and Walsh among bettors. Dark horses Underwood Halton Clark and Ritchie also active, quoted at 34 to 1.
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Ministers urged to lead rural churches through recreation
Madison story reports Professor Schlatter of the University of Wisconsin urging ministers to engage youth and rural communities via athletic events games and physical education. He argues ministers should lead recreational programs and community activities to attract boys and girls and make the church a social center.
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Bryan urges McAdoo nomination at Democratic Convention
At Madison Square Garden the thirty eighth ballot produced no nominee as Bryan spoke to the convocation. He named seven possible picks and strongly endorsed William G McAdoo while criticizing others for their records on law enforcement. Delegates erupted in support and protest as Smith supporters shouted. Bryan urged readiness to answer questions and warned against nominating a non progressive candidate.
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High Balloting Records of Conventions
Autociatedt Press lists historic ballot records at conventions. It notes Democratic picks include Pierce in 1852, Douglas in 1860, Wilson in 1912, Cox in 1911, all on notable ballots. Republicans peaked in 1852 with Winfield Scott on the fifty third ballot at Philadelphia.
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