La Follette Use At Progressive Convention In Wisconsin Move
Delegates plan to endorse Robert M. La Follette at a convention of 1,000 in Wisconsin, aiming to advance his race against Cooper and bolster a third party push. The platform mirrors Cooper’s anti Tammany tone and calls for tax relief, lower freight rates, and farm marketing aid. Johnston will present the keynote as the La Follette camp eyes strategic gains before the Democratic and Republican gatherings.
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Popeater
M. la Follette
Canvern
Candin Cooper
Wisconsin
Ramaea
Leaters
United Pres
la Follette
Cas Hus
Washington
Mern- Wiliam H. Johnston
Seuker
Connn
Johnston
Rex
Kuklux Klan
Hans
la Bollette
House of Represent
Bad Manners Threaten World Peace Says Educator
Dr J Russell of a university told the National Education Association that bad manners cause most trouble. He urged geography teachers to instill sympathy for other peoples to promote world peace and American trade.
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J. Russell
Bob La Follette Jr to Represent Father at Cleveland Meet
Washington July 3 Senator Robert M La Follette spent the day with friends and lieutenants as the Cleveland progressives prepare to nominate him. His son Bob La Follette Jr denied reports of a signed acceptance and will act as his father's representative at the convention. The formal acceptance is expected to come after the nomination.
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Washington, D.C
Robert M. la Follette
la Follette
Bob” la Follette
Cleve
Dead Vote Paralyzes Woodbury County Committee Election
In Woodbury County political turmoil a dead five year voter surfaces as a contested committeewoman. Factions led by Dr. D V Moore and the Birmingham camp clash over Jo Kelley Jerry Kelley dead five years allegedly voted to favor Moore. The county central committee remains in deadlock with 20 votes each, risking further stalemate over Concord precinct seats as storm-related telecommunication issues hinder resolution.
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Woodbury
Rmingham
D. V. Moore
Central Committee
Birmingham
Concord
Ry Kell Ze
Pritchard
Kelley
Jerry Kell
Ruth Kelley
Concent
Judge Magee Depopulates Omaha Bootleg Colony
Federal Judge John F. Magee sentenced 41-year prison terms and levied fines totaling 81 000 on bootleg violators in Omaha Nebraska for violating the Eighteenth Amendment. Over the past two weeks Magee has sentenced about 100 alleged bootleggers in this crackdown.
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Judge Magee
Omaha
Minneapolis
Prac
Methodist Church to Unite North and South Branches
A fragmented report from Coga Tennessee notes a July 3 vote on unifying the Methodist Church north and south branches. The article indicates discussion of the question and a split in favored positions with a majority leaning toward merger.
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Methodist Church
Coga
Tenn
Progressives Hint at La Follette Run for Vice President
The Cleveland Press reports a big Independence Day celebration at Public Hall in Cleveland with delegates from several states and 100 Oberlin students expected. Leaders discuss three paths for the Progressive convention including nominating La Follette with a national ticket or forming a third party, with the first course favored by many national committeemen.
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Cleveland Press
Nce
Cleveland
Calfornia
Idaho
New York
Oberlin College
Arch criminal of two continents menaces thieves cafe lore
The piece hails John Ainsley as a famed master crook who preys on fellow felons. It portrays him as a foe who also compels society to shoulder another debt through his actions, urging readers not to miss the read.
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Continents
John Ainsley
How Iowa Stands In Democrat War
New York July 3 The first actual poll in the Iowa delegation showed no majority on the ballot after delegates agreed to lift the unit rule for at least one ballot. Vote distribution: McAdoo 9, Smith 7, Ralston 4, J W Davis 84, Walsh 11, Underwood 1.
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New York
Iowa
McAdoo
Smith
Ralston
J. W. Davis
Walsh
Underwood
Promises of fair weather spur Fourth of July programs
Encouraged by a government forecast of fair weather for tomorrow, Sioux City and nearby communities plan record crowds for Fourth of July events. The celebration features horse racing, bands, fireworks, and an address by the mayor, with plans by the American Legion and Ladies' auxiliaries.
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American Legion
Monahan Post
South Stony City
Manly
Chamber of Commerce
Sioux City
Aimerican Legion and
Ladies’ Auxiliars
Flanagan
Lorain Storm Damage Totals From Red Cross Report
Red Cross report confirms a July Lorain storm killed 94 people and destroyed 299 homes along with 9 churches and 250 businesses. It notes 89 homes damaged leaving about 1 000 families and 4 500 people without resources, with rural damage not included. A military detachment was sent to Avon to curb looting and may extend to nearby areas if needed.
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Avon
Air mail departs Hazlehurst for Pacific coast
One hundred twenty nine pounds of regular mail left Hazlehurst field today via air for the Pacific coast on the third day of the new trans continental air mail service.
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New York
Hazlehurst Field
Pacific Coast
Trans-Continental Air Mail Service
Ballot No 52 Totals From Historic Election
Ballot No 52 totals show Smith 3201 McAdoo 412 J W Davis 6 Underwood Ralston 93 Glass 24 Robinson 42 Cox 54 Ritchie 161 Saulsbury 6 Owen 4 Bryan 4 G G Battle 20 with a total vote cast of 1098.
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Smith
McAdoo
J. W. Davis
Underwood
Ralston
Glass
Robinson
Cox
Ritchie
Saulsbury
Owen
Bryan
G. G. Battle
East Greenville Plans Car Line Extension Petition
Residents of East Greenville will urge Sioux City Service to amend its blanket franchise to extend streetcar service along North Cedar Street. A mass meeting tonight at 4423 Correctionville Road will form a committee to press the proposal. W J Bertke outlined the franchise reasons to about 300 Sioux City Gas and Electric and Service company employees.
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East Greenville
Lionville Road
Thomas Eptein
Correctionville Road
Charles O'Shaughnessy
Shen
Sioux City Service Company
North
Cedar Street
Sioux City Gas and Electric Company
Chamber of Commerce
W. J. Bertke
Mexican Jurist Shot by 18 Year Old Girl at Court
Judge Jose Maria Rincon of Mexico was shot and mortally wounded outside his court by Carmen Hubchard, an 18-year-old Spanish girl. She surrendered and said the judge had attacked her for a long time, but she repulsed him as too old. The incident occurred as Rincon and Hubchard’s companion entered the judge’s car, and two shots were fired as the chauffeur started the machine.
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Mexico
Jose Maria Rincon
Carmen Hubchard
Senorita Hubchard
Rincon
Betting Odds on McAdoo Change Rallies Dark Ones
Odds shift in New York betting markets show William G McAdoo gaining as the Democratic nominee prospect while rivals like Al Smith are priced higher. The scene centers on the convention race with odds reflecting public betting sentiment and shifting favorites.
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New York
William G. McAdoos
Secretary of the Treasury
al Smith
Democratic Convention Sees Deadlock On Fourth Day
At Madison Square Garden on July 3 the Democratic National Convention neared its 50th ballot with McAdoo leading 4831 votes to Smith 321. The deadlock sparked talk of “nomination by starvation” as Ralston gained Indiana support, while Taggart and others pressed for breaking the stalemate. Delegates endured fatigue and rising costs as the fight continued with no clear nominee in sight.
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Robert J. Bender
United Press
Madison Square Garden
New York
Baltimore
G. McAdoo
al E. Smith
McAdoo
Smith
Charleston
S. C
Stephen A. Douglas
Douglas
Ralston
Mississippi
Oklahoma
William Gallagher
Muskogee
Samuel M. Ralston
Robinson
Tom Taggart
Hoosier
Arkansas
W. G. McAdoo
Far West
Middle West
South
Virginia
Glass and Robinson
Samuel Ralston
Indiana
Milk Strike Threat Grows in Davenport Indiana
A price dispute sparks a threatened milk strike in Davenport Indiana as producers seek a 20 cent increase per hundred pounds from dealers who currently pay 2.20. If rolled out, 60 to 70 percent of the city’s milk supply could be affected.
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Davenport
Red Oak defeats franchise plan in special election
Red Oak voters rejected two proposed franchises for a 25 year term by the Iowa Service Company. One would have granted electric power service and the other gas service. A bank call was issued in Washington as of July 1 with Controller notes.
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Red Oak
Iowa Service Company
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