Hughes attacks the League Pact at New Jersey rally
Former Supreme Court Justice Charles E. Hughes denounces the League of Nations covenant, especially Article 10, as dangerous to American sovereignty. He warns the treaty could force war without congressional approval and criticizes the Wilson administration for missteps and taxation while urging a shift toward national prosperity and lawful governance.
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United Press
Trenton
N. J
League of Nations Covenant
Charles E. Hughes
Supreme Court
Harding
Cooslidge
Hughes
New Jersey
League
Congress
League Council
Wilson
Democratic Party
Judge Houshes
Republican leaders drove wartime unity and postwar peace efforts
In a pointed critique, the speech lauds Republican leaders for subduing partisan fights to back the administration during the war and urges a broader role in shaping postwar international order. It notes the president’s exclusive treaty power and questions extreme exclusivity in peace efforts.
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Hughes
Aland Islands Dispute Referred to League of Nations
Finland and Sweden accept League intervention to resolve the Aland islands dispute at the mouth of the Gulf of Bothnia. A three member commission will report quickly to frame a settlement, as the council notes the case tests League jurisdiction under articles 11. The move signals broad support for the League as a peace mechanism.
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Associated Press
Paris
Finland
Sweden
League of Nations
Aland Islands
Gulf of Bothnia
League
Riga
Dembski
Adolph Joffe
Poland
Hjabmear Å Branting
Ane Enexell
Committee of International Jurists
Aii
Coal Miners First For Empty Cars
The interstate commerce commission extended its priority for empty railroad cars to coal mines. The order, effective today, keeps coal mines first to secure winter fuel amid an anthracite strike reducing output and tightening bituminous supply. Anthracite production fell to about 500000 tons last week due to the strike.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Togo
Duck Hunter Believed Drowned Near Duck Creek
An 80 year old duck hunter, Charles N. Dewer of University, is believed drowned after his upturned canoe was found at the mouth of Duck Creek. Authorities recovered his gun, paddle, and ammunition, but no trace of him remains.
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Associated Press
Green Bar
Charlies N. Dewer
Duck Creek
Cox Charged With Ward Politics At Massachusetts Rally
Governor Coolidge assailed Governor Cox at the Massachusetts Republican state convention. He accused Cox of abandoning idealism for ward politics and said the Democratic administration is a "chapter of accidents" while Republicans push toward realities with Harding as the national standard.
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Boston
Mass
Govrernor Cox
Coolidge
Revisions Change Republican Senate and Governor Totals
AP reports official reforms show changes in down state and county tallies. Lake County mis-added 7004 to McKinley for senator, with 53 down state senate and 47 down state gubernatorial precincts still uncounted. Me Kinley 391, Smith 825?. Oglesby and Small totals 349,957 in Cook County. Chicago notes 265 precincts still missing.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Cook County
Lake County
McKinles
Mel Kinley
Smith. Azz
Oglesby Small
Gook County
Johnson Accepts Terms of Sentence
Former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson accepts his sentence of one year and a day in Leavenworth and a $1000 fine for Mann Act violation. He will depart Chicago tonight for the Kansas penitentiary after deciding not to appeal. Johnson had fled Chicago seven years ago to avoid the prior sentence and return to prison was pending appeal.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Leavenworth
Johnson
Chictm
Kansas
Carpenter
Appelate
Chicazo
German Named Janken Arrives in Veracruz Suspected Saboteur
United Press reports from Mexico City that a German named Janken arrived at Veracruz and may use the city as a base for sabotage against the United States. The letter, signed Louis, offered few details and no corroboration of the sabotage plan.
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United Press
Mexico City
Vere Cruz
Janken
United States
Louis
Mexico
Wrecked by steamer hits Milwaukee building
The Independent Coffee company brick building along the Milwaukee river was wrecked when the lake steamer Richland Star of Cleveland ran into the shore and struck the rear. The boat remained docked for repairs and damage to the building could not be estimated at the time.
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United Press
Wilwaukee
Independent Coffee Company
Milwaukee River
Richland Star
Cleveland
Bulding
Bomb Explodes at Genoa Stock Exchange
A bomb exploded at the Genoa stock exchange today with a loud roar but caused little damage and no casualties. Police suspect anarchists due to the scientific construction and time fuse. no arrests have been made.
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United Presa
Genoa
Genoa Stock Exchange
Government to buy Liberty bonds worth up to 200 million
Secretary Houst on of the Treasury aims to purchase upwards of 200 million dollars in Liberty bonds during the current fiscal year ending June 30. The amount depends on revenue and expenditures, with sinking fund provisions allowing purchases as bonds are retired, potentially driving prices back to par or higher.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Houston
Treasury Department
Treasury
Liberty Bond
Liberty
Cox Campaign Stop Draws Escort Rule In San Francisco
Governor Cox faced a restricted reception in San Francisco as men were barred from attending his address unless escorted by a woman, the California Club League event marking his final Bay Area stop before heading to Los Angeles. The itinerary included a Public reception at Palace Hotel and a speech at Oakland Auditorium before his departure tomorrow.
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Cox
Associated Press
San Franccisco
Calif
Escotl
James M. Cox
San Francisco
California
Clvbe League
San Francisco Bay Region
Commercial Club
Palace Hotel
Oakland Auditorium
Los Angeles
Stock Raising Law Areas Tallied Across Western States
The Interior Department announced nearly three million acres were classified in August under the stock raising homestead law. Wyoming accounted for 2,011,000 acres, California for 927,599 acres, and Montana for 23,549 acres, making public lands available for 640 acre homesteads for stock raising purposes.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wyoming
California
Montana
Department of Interior
Department
Women Urge Referendum On Prohibition In Norway
Christiania Norway resolutions from the International Council of Women call for a referendum to decide prohibition of intoxicating liquors. The body also endorses rightful paternity for illegitimate children and support from fathers. American delegates push against excessive dress and immodest dancing.
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Christiania
Norway
Insternational Council of Women In
Stension
Military Funeral Held For Jane A Delano
Military funeral services were held today at Arlington National Cemetery for Miss Jane A Delano former director general of the Department of Nursing American Red Cross who died last April in France.
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Associated Prevs
Waalunston
D. C
Ington National Cemetery
Jane A Delano
Department of Nursing
Red Gross
France
Indostela Problem and the Church sermon in Rev Faville’s talk
Local paper digest notes a column on The Indostela Problem and the Church by Rev T B Faville. It references Methodist Church notes and a broader editorial page. The entry hints at a diary section and a labor piece on gender roles.
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Tagaty
Methodist Church
Harding
Fisher
New York
Cavan
United States
T. BR. Faville
Two Babies Killed in Milwaukee Streets Tragedy
Two infants were killed in Milwaukee late Friday when a truck wheel crushed them as they played near a street. A second boy was injured in the same incident, while authorities investigate under Cox's plan to reduce expenses and the broader bomb plotter trap.
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Romer
United Press
Milwaukee
Snland
Cox
Minnesota rate ruling to be investigated soon
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a full investigation into the Minnesota railroad and warehouse commission’s refusal to allow railways in the state to raise baggage and other charges in line with interstate rate increases. Hearings were set for St Paul to determine the reasonableness of the state action.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
St. Paul
State Commission
Storm Ahead for Giolitt
Rome reports show Premier Giolitt facing a storm over plans to set up an industrial commission. Employers oppose the plan while unions support it, as plant seizures and desertions spread with workers taking over small facilities and red guards cited at Trieste.
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Camillo Clanfarra
United Press
Rome
Giolitt
Hiber
Confederation of Labor
Milan
Turin
Novara
Legnanniso
Red Guards
Trieste
Killed by Revenue Man in Wisconsin Raid
Joe Nedimowich, 35, of Baraboo Wisconsin, was shot by federal revenue agent William Lehr during a raid on a moonshine operation at his brother Nick Nedimowich’s home. Nick Nedimowich is jailed on liquor manufacture and revenue-law charges. The coroner's inquest cleared Lehr of blame.
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United Press
Baraboo
Wis
Joesenh Nedimowich
William Lehr
Federal Revenue
Madison
Nick Nedimowich
Internal Revenue
Joe Nedimowich
Slulsburs
Lehrang
Chicken devours diamond ring sparks poultry chase
A misread country tale from Tavernport details A L Walbourne buying 150 chickens then losing a ring stone when tapped by the crate. Suspecting a chicken ate the gem, a mass cull ensued until the diamond was recovered from the fiftieth bird.
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Associated Press
Tavernport
A. L. Walbourne Retenthy
Walbourne
Possibilities Regarded For French Presidency
United Press reports Paris that Senators Charles Jonnart and Raoul Peret are among leading candidates to succeed Paul Deschanel. Premier Millerand is the front runner and is said to likely accept. Jonnart announces and a Thursday session may shape the date for the national assembly address.
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United Press
Paris
Charles Jonnarts
Raoul Peret
Paul Deschanel
Millerand
National Assembly
Benater Jennart Ftedae
Mijlerand
League Remarks At Republican Gathering Spark Controversy
A national Republican address at the headquarters sparked debate over constitutional limits and emancipation references. Speakers, including party officials, argued about the league’s commitments amid observance events and political organizing.
Bomb plot suspects eyed as justice pursuit continues
Officials say suspects linked to a Wall Street bombing are being pursued under Palm's DOJ supervision. Flynn cites evidence from past cases, notes new clues from pink paper fragments and a mail box circulars lead. An extradition dispute with Canada centers on the Fischer case and new testimony from police and immigration agencies.
Anarchist Movements Trace Financiers Across Cities
A chaotic report notes anarchist leaders Gris Stoir and an allied squad moving through major ports and capitals. The raid on a New York pension office is described as part of a broader sweep, with mentions of Tokyo Berlin London Amsterdam and a June dated headline.
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Gris Stoir
New Turk
Wap
Teaument
Paeut
Moergan
Lendorn
Deshiit
Tokyo
Kahn
Berlitn
Sehit
Amsterdam
New York
Bambaypension
Lower Prices Cut Carload Shipments Across Regions
An official report states that lower prices have reduced carload shipments of fruits and vegetables by about twenty percent. Apple demand is weak with best grades around six dollars per barrel, while potatoes and Michigan peaches show mixed movements. The Labor Department notes a broad price decline in August across farm goods and apparel, with clothing and furnishings rising slightly.
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Jess Washington
New York
Mickel
Michigan
Middin
WHS
Bureau of Labor
Ma Klffs
League Endorsement by Mass Convention Highlights Ireland Status
Springfield Mass The league of nations was endorsed with a recommendation that the status of Ireland be discussed within the league by the United States. The resolutions committee urged the government to seek self determination as essential for world peace and permanence.
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Associated Press
Springfeld
Mass
League of Nations
Ireland
League
United States
Pku
Repnet
Resolutions Committee
Proved
General Wrangel Reports Success Against Bolsheviks
General Wrangel announced successful operations against Bolshevik forces in southern Ullastia and the grain region of Jinpass, claiming control of several posts and rail targets. Reports credit his forces with routing Bolshevik units and advancing toward south of Mexandeevak with key captures and tactical gains.
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Raysie
Chileral
Tikeigire
Ullastia
I Krainia
Wrengel
Bolsheviets
Mexandeevak
Sippert
Helsnevik
Jinpasss
Service Star Legion Convention Elects Leader
The Service Star Legion convention met and elected officers led by a president, with regional representatives chosen and a deputy role assigned. The event noted the selection of a fourth vice president and established new leadership terms.
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Service Star Legion Convention
Poor OCR fragment yields unclear criminal note in Fort Worth
Fractured text describes an incident in Fort Worth Texas with mentions of detention and a person named Murphy amid scrambled references to authorities and a woman recalling a prominent deter or counterfeiting case.
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Texas
Pripaps
Polen
M -Tel
Office Boy Famine Nears as Market Fears Grow
New York reports Wall Street hoping a relief to the office supply famine by Monday after a recent explosion. Mothers across the city called relief homes seeking help and worried about a possible halt in banking operations and international bank ties.
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United Press
New York Wall Street
New York
Resoux Co Hursy
Harding Warns Against Hyphenated Citizenship in Speech
Senator Harding warned foreign born Americans against entangling American loyalties with other nations urging unity under one flag. He said meddling abroad risks an America divided at home and warned of the danger of hyphen first politics while stressing strong citizenship at home.
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Associated Press
Marton
Harding
United States
America
Senator Harding
Europe
Washington
Two Held After Assault Attempts In Minneapolis
Two men were detained by authorities after attempted assaults on three young girls in Minneapolis. A mob of over 300 men in St. Louis Park nearly lynched one suspect, while Helen Anderson aged 20 and Hannah Larfordt aged 17 were accosted by a man named Filmer Whipps who grabbed a girl but released her when her companion screamed. Anton Nelson pursued a moving van after his 7 year old daughter screamed and found the driver George Nelson had inappropriate contact. the driver was held by police.
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United Press
Minneapolis
Sgrm
St. Louis Park
Helen Anderson
Hannah Larfordt
Filmer Whipps
Anton Nelson
George Nelson
Clemency Granted to Durand School Teacher
Judge Haile told Durand teacher Cora Hull that women face harsher standards from law enforcement and would not receive penitentary terms as men might. The remarks were made during a clemency hearing on heroines and corn checks, with Hull described as a churchgoing schoolteacher.
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United Press
Minneapolis
Haile
Cora Hull
Durand
Cnurt
Regulation proposals on explosives sales and handling
Fragmented text notes discussion of regulating explosives sales and handling. It mentions the Bureau of Mines and congressional actions and cites quotes about ease of obtaining explosives and regulatory concerns. Names appear garbled, but the core theme is regulatory efforts and safety concerns surrounding explosives.
Weather Forecast For Wisconsin and National Overview
The notice provides a weekend and weekly forecast with time stamped observations. It mentions temperatures around 4 to 7 am and clear conditions in Wisconsin with a broader forecast for Washington D C showing generally fair weather and variable temperatures for the coming week. It notes possible unsettled conditions in the Great Lakes region and the upper Midwest with occasional rain or cloud cover.
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Slizkth
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Ragiea
Erent Lakes
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