Wisconsin GOP endorses Harding Coolidge in platform
The Wisconsin Republican convention adopts a platform endorsing Harding and Coolidge as national leaders, backing Lenroot for re election, denouncing the Nonpartisan League and I W W, and pledging action against socialist and communist agendas. The fight over platform planks featured La Follette stalwarts and lawyers led by William J. Morgan, with a final adoption after debate.
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Madien
Wisconsin Republican Party
Harding
Coolindse
Prinples
United
Irvine L. Lenroot
Nonpartisan League
L W. W
Communistic Party
Resolutions Committee
la Jollette Nonpartisan League
John Blaine
MR. Morgan
William J. Morgan
Atttorney
Blaine
la Follette
Henry Johnson
C. O. Bentey
Morgan
Coolidge
Irvine J. Learoet
Blaine Comments On Peterson Tenure In Republican Committee
Alfred John J. Blaine, candidate for governor, praised Alvin B. Peterson after his election as chairman of the Republican state central committee. Blaine voiced confidence in Peterson’s integrity and denied any intent to betray a trust, noting cordial relations with Peterson despite not backing Dwight Parker for head of the committee.
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George F. Comings
Elmer 3. Hall
Henry Buber
Stoughton
Alvin B. Peterson
Republican State Central Committee
John J. Blaine
Sentinel
Dwight T. Parker
Peterson
Ford to restore prewar prices amid postwar layoff fears
Ford Motor Company announces price reductions to return to prewar levels for cars trucks and tractors in the United States Canadian president Gordon McGregor confirms. Henry Ford cites material shortages and war profiteering as causes for inflated prices and urges a return to normal business conditions to restore demand and reduce lay-offs.
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Windsor
Ford Motor Company of
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Ford
United States
Gordon McGregor
United Press
Detroit
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Company
Berause
Hurricane hits Louisiana as coast warned and inland damage grows
A chaotic Associated Press report describes a tropical hurricane striking near Morsun City and moving inland west of the Mississippi. Reports from New Orleans and Galveston detail winds up to 60 mph, downed wires, property damage, one death, and rail disruptions while Texas coast eyes the storm's approach.
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Lew Orlue
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Morsun City
I. M. Chine
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Todi
Wallington
Mississippi River
Louisiana
Tedus
Gulf Coast
New Orleans
Mississippi
Texas
United Press
Galveston
Tex
Texas Gulf Coast
Gulf
Veyaap
Southern Pacific Railway
Morgan City
Teche
Protest Over Use Of Boat In St Lawrence River
Readable fragments document a protest against U S armed cruisers on the St Lawrence River linked to liquor traffic enforcement. The text references Britain and the United States, a Kingston branch, and terse notes on a storm and cotton sales, with damaged lines and conflicting phrases from wire service text.
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ST. Lawrence River
United Press
Great Britain
United States
Kingston
Lumberjack fatally slashes self after train strike
A man believed to be a lumberjack in Ironwood Michigan was struck by a Longlake railroad train and then fatally slashed his throat with a razor. He leaped in front of the train and died instantly, with Mercer reporting forming details.
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Ironwood
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Longlake
Mercer
Dublin Irish Politician Shot in Hotel Raid
Dublin reports a Sinn Fein county councillor John Lynch of Limerick killed in his hotel room by uniformed men described as Black and Tan police. The incident triggered widespread unrest with raids, crowd unrest, and military patrols around the Royal Exchange hotel. Cork hunger strikers in jail reached day 44 as authorities maintained care and temperature control.
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Associated Press
Dubliin
Lynch
Dublin
Pres Association
Royal Exchange Hotel
John Lynch
Kilmallocka
Limerick County Council
Sinn
Jin
Cork
Millerand Named Accepted Candidate for France Presidency
Paris report says Premier Millerand chosen by senate and chamber caucus to succeed Deschanel. He received 428 votes with Peret at 157 and Tourgeois at 313, ballots also listing Bourgeois and Peret. Unofficial result seen as real strength test.
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Associated Press
Paris
Alexandre Millerand
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No Stranger in Wall It Says Governor Cox Denounced
United Press report from Washington describes William Boyce Thompson accusing Republicans of trying to raise a large corruption fund for the 1920 campaign. He claimed Cox is not involved, while big interests back him. Thompson faced pressure from Senator Peed as the inquiry paused, with James W. Gerard noting Democrats expect about 1.9 million dollars for their drive and listing some contributors.
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Washington
D. C
Wiliam Boyce Thompson
Republican
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Oace
Senat Peed
James W. Gerard
Democratic Finance
Aimman
Wilson to campaign from the White House in 191? era
Detroit bank robbery by four men yields $70,904 as they flee in an automobile after seizing cash. Chicago police begin demobilization in the black belt following riots. one person killed and eight injured in Monday night unrest, with nine men, including three whites, arrested.
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Black Belt
Tela
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Chicago
France to repay full amount of Yank loan
France will pay every dollar of the $250,000,000 loan due in New York. The payment is France’s share of $300,000,000 in French loans placed in the United States during the war, announced today by officials in Paris and Washington.
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New York
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Manchester
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Amoskeag Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Fora Association
Fred Valhind
Topeka
Kun
Nation
Japan press on racial equality in league talks post cabinet
Tokyo reports the Japanese cabinet will press the race equality issue at the league of nations conference while pursuing revisions to the gentleman's agreement with the United States. Premier Hara signals troop withdrawal from Siberia except where empire defense requires continued presence.
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Hochi Shimbun
C. A
Hodama
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Hechi Shimbun
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Japan
South Sea
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Auurvas
Hara
Siberia
Heurau
Chima
Driver of Death Wagon Linked to Wall Street Blast
Four workmen at the municipal building said they spoke with the driver of the death wagon involved in the Wall Street explosion last Thursday. They described a Slav or German man in a dark suit who claimed his wagon had been destroyed after he left it, suggesting the blast could stem from a collision rather than a bomb. The report fuels theories about the incident and prompts questions about wagon transfers of explosives. In Boston a second threat to city hall entrances prompted extra police guards, while Cleveland police investigated a letter warning of wagons carrying high explosives to federal institutions.
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Wall Street
Walt
Repertere
Boston
Peters
Hewix
Charlestown
Jniers
Cleveland
Ceveland
Cister Federal Reserve Bank
Union
National Battle
Citens Savings and Last
Federal
Fruit train plunge near Royal Gorge kills freight crew
Associated Press reports a fourteen car fruit train derailed into the Royal Gorge near Canon City Colorado. Early accounts indicate no one was badly hurt though several cars plunged down the gorge and rescue crews searched the wreckage.
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Associated Press
Canon City
Cofa
Royal Gorge
Here
Socialists Resign After Assembly Ousts Three Leaders
The New York Assembly unseated August Claessens Louis Waldman and Charles Solomon for the second time after a five hour debate The move triggered resignations from Samuel Orr and Samuel Dewitt who had been expelled last spring The vote shifted with 36 Republicans and 6 Democrats saving Orr and Dewitt prompting protests from Socialist leaders and a denouncement by party head Charles T Hughes in Albany and New York City comments warning against sovietism.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. W
Camuel Orr
Saumuel A. Dewitt
Assembly
Louis Waldman
Tower House
August Chessens
Manhattan
Samuel Orr
Samuel Dewitt
Bronx
Claessens Waldman
Solomon
Orr
Mewitt
Dewitt
Waldman
Claessens
McCune
McCue
Orrang Dewitt
Hughes
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Assemblyman
Martin
Pais
Wills of Cleveland Named to Federal Berth
Wills of Cleveland was appointed a member of the Federal Reserve Board today by President. He formerly chaired the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank at Cleveland. Also announced was Roland W. Boyder of Beverly Massachusetts named as unofficial representative of the United States at the Brussels financial congress under the League of Nations.
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Associated Press
D. C
Sugar Dealers Warned Not to Boost Prices
Sugar price speculation drew warnings from a Justice Department expert urging dealers not to raise costs. He cited ample raw and refined sugar supplies and urged housewives not to stockpile. The piece notes current retail sugar prices 15 to 18 cents per pound and questions the level.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Weauthorly
Justice Department
Weatherly
Ethelbert, Stewart
Labor Department
Two Campaign Trips Planned for Harding Backers
Republican events outline two October itineraries for Senator Harding supporters. A California swing with Hiram Johnson promotes Hartling- Cootidee. stops include Des Moines, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, Marion, Chattanooga, Lewisville, Indianapolis, and St Louis with dates in early to mid October.
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Marton
Chattanone
Tenn
Middle West
Kansas City
Otpata
Urs Moines
Terenoon
Eminee
Ransak City
Okiahome City
Marion
Chattanooga
Lewisville
Indianapos
St Louis
Conventions Discuss Oriental Immigration Restrictions
Sacramento conventions debate stricter Oriental immigration limits as major policy topics. Both conventions adjourned early today, highlighting unity on restricted entry and national reform.
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Sacramento
Calif
Speed-Cars and Whisky Smugglers In Canada
Winnipeg reports reveal whisky smugglers using speedy cars to outrun authorities. Inspector Stewart at Swift Current mounted a rapid speedster capable of high miles an hour, highlighting a chase to curb illicit liquor movements.
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United Press
Winnipeg
Inspector Stewart
Swift Current
Japs to banish steam on empire railroads
Washington reports say Japanese railway authorities will substitute electricity for steam on all empire lines, per the department of commerce. The move aims to modernize transport and reduce coal use across colonies and home waters.
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Associated Press
Washington
Empire
I Ure Department of Commeres
Would Salvage All the Good in the Treaty
Former Governor Hughes, defeated candidate in 1916, argues Republicans would salvage the Versailles treaty and the League of Nations while removing dangerous elements. Elihu Root supports keeping many good parts with improvements. The piece outlines the political stakes, Senate margins, and likely paths to ratification with reservations, amid Democratic pressures and the Cox presidency scenario.
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Hughes
Republian
Harding
Elihu Root
Senator Harding
Governor Toughes
Senator Root
Increasing Cloudiness Forecast for Tam City
Weather observers note rising clouds with a 1 pm update. Expect showers tonight and Thursday with a changeable temperature. Regional forecast cites cloudy conditions and partial overcast skies.
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