Rise of Charles W. Bryan from small cigar shop to Nebraska leader
A profile tracing Charles W. Bryan’s ascent from a Lincoln cigar store owner to Nebraska governor and potential vice president. It notes battles with price trusts over coal gas gravel and gasoline, his roles as mayor and governor, and his early life with brother William Jennings Bryan.
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Harrop
United Press
Lincoln
Charles OW. Arvanavis
Salem
Chicago
Etl
Nebraska
Jnin
William Inninga Bryan
Omaha
Ateshuane the
Charlea Bryan
W. 7
Bryan
Pace
MacDonald Sets New Plan on Germany in Commons
Prime Minister MacDonald told the Commons a new plan for Germany hinges on whether the experts report should be applied with full agreement among Britain, Germany, and allies. He cited his talks in Paris with France and noted France's wish to settle the issue at a full conference with an American arbitrator if reparations lack unanimity.
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Liegd Aven
United Press State
London
Germany
MacDonald
House of Commons
Conservaciong
Paris
Herriot
France
Commission of Reparations
Reparations Commission
Hughes Named President of American Bar Association
Philadelphia reports Charles E. Hughes secretary of state was elected president of the American Bar Association at its annual meeting. Frederick B. Wadhams of Albany N C was reelected treasurer and Edgar T. Fell of Baltimore acted as secretary was chosen secretary. William M Harvest Dauphin County judge joined the executive committee along with Jesse A. Miller Des Moines William C C Kinkaid Cheyenne and A C Paul Minneapolis.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Charles FE. Hughes
American Bar Association
Frederick BE. Wadhams
Albany
N. C
Edgar ‘T. Fell
Baltimore
William M. Harvest
Dauphin County
Pennsylvania
Jesse A. Miller
Des Doines
I.a
William CC. Kinkai
Brietzke Denies Ballard Funds Allegations as Political Propaganda
C D Brietzke former deputy treasury agent says claims by C B Ballard state treasury agent regarding state funds are political propaganda. He denies the charges in a letter to Attorney General Ekern and plans to seek reinstatement before the civil service commission despite expected lack of investigation.
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Associated Preas
Madison
Atate
C. B. Ballard
Atate Treasury
C. D. Brietzke
Treasury
Brietzke
Ballard
Ekern
Civil Service Commission
Ikely
Ai Z
Two Rivers Concern Sues to Recover Back Tax
The Hamilton Manufacturing Company of Two Rivers Wisconsin sues in federal court to recover 19079 allegedly added to its income tax paid under protest. United States Internal Revenue Collector A H Wilkinson is named as defendant in the petition. The firm, maker of wood type and furniture, reported 194454 income tax in 1918.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Hamilton Manufacturing Company
Two Rivers
Wisconsin
A. H. Wilkinson
Internal Revenue
Rebellion grips Sao Paulo with mutiny and chaos
Private advices report the state army mutiny seizing militia barracks and possibly the metropolis. Dead and wounded multiply as food shortages grow and rumors claim Gov. Carlos de Campos fled or was captured. Militias, ships, and federal units show fractures amid strict censorship.
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Powers
United Press
Buenos Aires
Sao Paulo
Brasil
Rio de Janeiro
Carlos de Campos
Marquette University director of organization resigns
Milwaukee Phil A Gray, director of organization at Marquette University, has resigned his post. Rev CG A Fox, president, announced the move after Gray handed in his letter, saying the student council in place is ready to take over. Gray plans a six week rest before entering general promotion work.
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Milwaukee
Phil. A. Gray
Marquette University
CG. A. Fox
Grew
Father Fox
Gray
Bryan and Davis Bury The Hatchet At Waldorf Astoria
United Press notes Bryan and Davis bury the hatchet in the Myrtle Room at the Waldorf Astoria. The commoner who had attacked Davis at the convention approached as they exchanged a cordial handshake. Bryan and Davis exchanged warm remarks about future cooperation and a private conference.
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United Press
York
John W. Davis
William Jennings Bryan
Waldorf Astoria
Davis
Bryan
Campelan
Lam
Mail Order Library Work Urged By Rural Conference
Miss Harriet C. Long of the Wisconsin Traveling Library service urged nationwide expansion of mail order library activities to bring church literature to rural Wisconsin residents. She said distribution of Sunday school material and church literature helps ministers and communities, with county systems most effective for rural access. The National Inter-Church Rural conference held a final session today to address issues and finalize recommendations on church organizations.
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Associated Pres. Madison
Harriet C. Long
Wisconsin Traveling Library Service
National
Inter- Church Rural Conference
Wisconsin
Mild Order
Whrary Service
Misa Long
Haa
Best
Miss Long
Conference Council
Result of Parley Between Herriot and MacDonald Approved
Paris reports a generally positive reception of the Herriot MacDonald meeting with critics from Polncarist circles. Press praised Herriot for defending France while noting some divisions over the Chequers outcome and underlying tensions with Germany and France. The conference ended with broad agreement on many points though the French foreign policy stance remained debated.
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Herriot
MacDonald
Associated Presa
Paris
Partinax
M. Herriot
Hel
Petit Parinien
le Journal
Jale
Pertinax
Ecommunist
Thumanite
Ecantien
Germany
France
Quai D'Orray
Oregon Delegation Protests Unanimous Nomination
In New York, Oregon delegates led a protest after John Davis was nominated, arguing the ballot was not unanimous. Mrs. Alexander Thompson, Thomas C. Burke and James C. Stuart filed a written protest with Chairman Walsh claiming they voted for William Gibbs McAdoo and that J. W. Davis was not unanimously nominated.
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United Press
New York
Walsh
John Davis
Alexander Thompson
Thomas C. Burke
James C. Stuart
Oregon
Mavis
William Gibbs McAsley
William Gibbs McAdoo
J. W. Davis
Differences Must Be Buried Urging Party Unity
United Press reports John W. Davis addressing the Democratic national committee urging all differences be buried for unity in the coming campaign. Charles Bryan pledges full support for Davis and Bryan, with no new chairman chosen and adjournment after a brief session.
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National Committee
Paul R. Mahon
United Press
Waldorf Howl
New York
John W. Davis
Bryan
Davis
Charles W. Bryan
Willam J. Bryan
Cordell Mull
Davis Says He Was “Cussed” Into Politics in West Virginia
Clarkesburg West Virginia John W Davis told United Press that he needed to be urged into running for public office. Dr W Johnston, who helped launch his political career in 1899, recalled urging him for about an hour before he agreed. A home celebration followed as crowds gathered, with a parade three miles long and speechmaking in Harrison County Court House yard.
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United Press
Clarkesburg
W. Va
John W. Davis
4. W. Johnston
En Hla Polidenecarser
United Press Today
Ron
West, Virginia
House of Dujerates
John
Pr. Johnston
Clarksburg
Harrison County Court
Davis
Milwaukee pastor named for Davis if Democrats win
Rev. FL G. Beahner of Milwaukee will become pastor of Central Presbyterian in Clarksburg West Virginia on Sept 1 and thus pastor to presidential candidate John W. Davis if the Democrats carry the election. He will leave his Milwaukee post Aug 21 to take up the Clarkesburg pastorate after serving as executive secretary of the Milwaukee church federation. Beahner previously served in Akron and St. Louis.
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United Press
Milwaukee
FL G. Beahner
Central Presbyterian Church
Clarksburg
West Virginia
John W. Davis
Davis
Dr. Rehner
Rehher
Milwaukee Church Federation
Clarkesburg
Behner
Akron
St. Louis
County Board May Aid Spillway on River
In an Associated Press styled note, a county board may assist in building a spillway on the river to aid bridge construction for which Lown has applied. Assistant Attorney General Bump issued the opinion to District Attorney R. H. Pinscher of Bhawano.
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Associated Preas
Lown
Genara
Bump
R. H. Pinscher
Bhawano
New Democratic Leader John W. Davis Emerges
Report on John W. Davis named Democratic president candidate at New York hotel briefing. Davis plans a lengthy campaign tour after a brief rest at his Long Island home, avoiding political discussion due to Calvin Coolidge’s death. Newspapers react with mixed praise, noting harmony within the party as dissenting votes appear scarce.
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Max Burkingham
United Peres Bratt
Waledort Hotel
New York
John W. Davis
Divi
Calvin Coolkdge
Davis
New Worl
New Apa
Washington Post
New York Armerican
Willam T. Hearst
White House
Smith
Saya
Democratic Party
Ameren
Hay
John W. Davin
La Follette must file petitions to get name on ballot
Reports from Minnesota North Dakota state offices indicate Senator Robert M. La Follette will need to circulate petitions to place his name and electors on the November ballot. Minnesota requires 1000 signatures per petition while North Dakota allows 400 names per elector. No major difficulties expected in North Dakota. Minnesota petitions to be determined by attorney general opinion.
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LA Follette
Croan
Midison
Robert MM
la Fallette
Wiktonain
Alan Munt Henied
St. Paul
Minn
Xppnri«Ory
Robert M. la Follette
Minnradeta
Penaval
Minnesota Inne
Prineinie
Fargo
NL. D
Robert M.a Kollette
North Dakota
Thisidate
Convention index and nominee life story notes
An appeal by Mr. Davis links to the nominee for president and vice presidency. The ballot shows nominations and the Democratic party faces discord. Bryan named former president as peace maker Cox is cited as a mediator in the process.
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Davis
Nomi
Bryan
Hallnt i Cox
May Denman insanity trial outlined in Chicago
Fragmented report describes defense and prosecution in the May Denman insanity case. Leopold and Loeb referenced with murder of 14 year old Robert Monaka. Hearing date July 23 noted with Caverly to preside. Defense appeals for insanity verdict to avoid murder trial.
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Chicago
Leopold
Loeb
Nathan Leopold
Robert Monaka
Virt
United States Leads After Fifth Paris Olympics Day
In Paris the American relay team posted strong marks as Henry Te Marrell and teammates powered the United States to a large points lead. Finland and the rest of the field trailed as Norm’s runner dominated the 1500 meters and thrillers in hammer throw added to the U.S. tally. The end of day standings show the United States ahead of Finland and England with France, Switzerland, and others close behind.
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Henry Te Marrell
Reese Stat
Colombes
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Torbay
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Steebes
Lew Varnes
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Peaferkers
Glenn Cinbom
Oamntyforenooh
Jaros K. Renker
University of Michigan
Ttelph Spearow
Aree Fon
Harvard Stadium
Winnie Heldhr
Indias
United
Norm
United States
Finland
England
Usweder
Franee
Switzerland
Manzary
South Africa
Serway
Denmark
Canada
Fatal Car Crash Kills Priest and Injures Others
A car crash near Milwaukee killed Father Pathe Maver and injured others including Voss and a younger Waner boy. The vehicle, driven by Nick Dew of West Bend, left the road after colliding with Petre Gold en’s auto. Rev. Maver, 28, suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries and later died. Voss was lightly hurt. Father Maver had served at St. Boniface and supported parish teams. his death stunned the community.
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Pete Milwaukes
Ates Mobile Fh
Youtger
Jewin Vasath
Dripla Rabliston
Pathe
Lawrence FY
Wigrant
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Nick Dew
West Bend
Petre Golden
Maver
Voss
Maver Autered Oy
Father Kaser
Namieteai
We T. Stemper
St. Francis Neminskus
Wikeongin
Standay
Independent ticket launches presidential bid in fragmented report
An imperfect notice outlines a presidential bid on an independent ticket. It names Jod John Zahn of Indianapolis and Roy M. Harrop of Omaha as running mates with a referend um vote linked to their campaign.
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United Presbeinapaliy
Jod
John Zahn
Indianapols Real Éauurte
United Suites
Nie Hons Trenendant
Strawberries Shipped From Warren District In Peak Season
Twentyloads of berries were sent last week from Warren district with shipments to Kansas City and St. Louis. A special refrigerated train was ordered by the Chicago Northwestern railroad to handle the peak shipping period.
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Warrena
Warren
Goinis
Kansan City
St. Louis
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
T Tn
Calvin Coolidge Jr Buried in Plymouth Vermont
Funeral processions for Calvin Coolidge Jr. moved from Northampton to Plymouth Vermont where the president and Mrs Coolidge led mourners to a simple grave. A military escort accompanied the casket as family and close friends attended a quiet service at the Coolidge family plot.
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Associated Press
Ludlow
Calvin Coolidge Jr
Plymouth
Healet
Milton Mickaye
United Press
Vermont
hitIa
Calvin Moalidge, Jr
United States
Mra. Coolidge
Contidge
Presideni
Roya
Mercersburg
Coolidgs
Mesvidont
Hohn
Washington
Aga Bugler
Fihan Allen
Uniet Prova
Northampton
Mass
Calvin Coollige, Jr
Kenneth DB
Edwards Congregational Church
Jason Noble Pierce
Coo+idee
Hughes
Col
John Coolidge
Nelson predicts Bryan will back La Follette for president
Chicago dispatch reports Rep John M Nelson of Wisconsin predicts William Jennings Bryan will support La Follette despite his brother Charles Bryan’s Democratic nomination for vice president. Nelson asserts Bryan's stance could secure La Follette’s nomination as next president amid Democratic Davis and Republican lines. The piece notes weather details and a late addition from Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Williem Jennings Bryan
Tan Matette
John M. Nelson
Wisconsin
la Follette
Charles Bryan
Nelson
Witham
John W. Davis
Thile Hind
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