Yadoo Smith Clash Wrecks Democratic Party Split
United Press reports a fierce contest for the Democratic presidential nomination pitting William G. McAdoo against Al Smith. The clash creates a fractured party as delegates vote and the nation weighs the rival figures, with McAdoo known for treasury service and Smith as New York’s popular governor.
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Democratic Party
Robert J. Bender
United Press
C Dent
Wildorf
New York
McAdoo
Smith
Cht
William G. Adoo
the Treasury
al Smith
New York State
Death toll rises from Fourth of July mishaps
Sioux City reports eight deaths across Iowa during the Fourth with most fatalities from auto and train accidents. Notable incidents include a Des Moines pair of auto fatalities, a Council Bluffs crash, a Wilton drowning, and a conductor struck by a train near Onawa. A 5-year-old girl, Marriet Ohlsen, died after being struck in Sioux City. the river and roadways remain under search and investigation.
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Sioux City
Marriet Ohlsen
Little Ohlsen
Des Moines
A. E Stickle
Town Printing and Supply Company
J Ames
Lyle F. McDole
Jefferson Highway
Carlisle
Council Bluffs
E. Farm
Farm
Wilton
Muscatine
Ethel Hell
Henry Hel
Camp Henderson
Srostow
La Follette Named Progressive Presidential Candidate
The Nation's progressive forces formally nominate Senator Robert M. La Follette as an independent presidential candidate. Delegates adopt a 14 point platform calling for economic reform and measures to curb monopoly power, with a plan for a national progressive committee in every state to back La Follette.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Municipal Auditorium
Cleveland
Robert M. la Follette
Goa
Polletto
la Follett Ailey
Socialist Party
la Pollette
Morris Hilquist
la Follette Formule
Wisconsin
Cummins Railroad
Congress
William F. Mahoney
Progressive convention sings America at key session
July 5. Chairman William H. Johnson urged unity and said the country should be a place for all, not just the rich. The audience of 1,000 delegates and 6,000 spectators sang "America" tearfully as a keynote. Ed ward Keating announced fundraising while John M. Nelson and Robert M. La Follette Jr. spoke, distancing a new third party.
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Ruggle
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McAdoo
Jefferson
Walsh
Marengo
Sosa
Mise Naceal Trippingart
Get Practice
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William H. Johnson
America
Edward Keating
Washington, D
Labor
John M. Nelson
United States
House of Representatives
la Follette
Robert M. la Follette Jr
Fish That Climbs a Tree Circles the World Boldly
Chicago July 6 Former Mayor Bi Thompson launches a daring expedition to photograph a tree climbing fish in Borneo. A 68 foot ketch carries Thompson and crew down the Illinois river toward Panama as Capt. A J Dunken leads the hunt, with a $50,000 stake in spectacle value.
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Borneo
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Orld
Largest City of Brazil Held by Revolutionists
Buenos Aires reports Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's capital and largest city, is under revolutionary force control amid widespread unrest. The situation highlights a critical shift in political power as factions vie for dominance in key urban center.
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Buenos Aires
Rio de Janei
Brasil
Switchman Finds Copper Hardening Secret in Betsy Detroit Byte
St Louis July 8 A railway switchman James Karl Cummings 33 with an eighth grade education accidentally discovers a method to harden copper once lost by ancient Egyptians. He receives a 1 500 000 check from a Detroit copper company after tests approve his formula He plans to buy a home in Universal City on the suburb to provide air for his six children and wife.
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St. Louis
James Karl Cummings
Detroit
Cummings
Universal City
Duncan Sisters in Brawl With Police in Cicero
Eva Duncan and sister Vivian accuse Cicero police of brutal treatment after a minor traffic arrest. Eva says she suffered a fractured nose, broken rib, two black eyes, and cuts while police claim self defense after she struck first with a roundhouse left and a diamond ring gash. Harold Duncan aided Eva. Police chief Theodore Sue denies the charges.
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Cicero
Chicago
Miss Duncan
Vivian
Harold
Ing
Theodore Sue Cicero
Colorado Development Held Up by Arizona
Herbert Hoover, secretary of commerce, said the Colorado river development is blocked by Arizona failing to ratify the compact with six other basin states. Hoover arrived in Los Angeles with his son on a southern California motor trip to survey the project region.
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Cal
Arizona
Herbert Hoover
Herbert, Jr
California
Calvin Coolidge Jr Fight For Life After Illness
Washington July 5 Calvin Coolidge Jr son of the president is critically ill after septic poisoning from a toe blister and transfer from the White House to Walter Reed Army Hospital for possible surgery Doctors say the disease localized and hope rests on his vitality and timely operation Mrs Coolidge accompanies the boy as President Coolidge stays at the hospital through the night prayers and anxiety surround the family with no further official bulletin expected tonight
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Dale van Every
United Press
Washington, D. C
Calvin Coolidge, Jr
Coolidge
Walter Reed Mills Hospital
White House
Walter Reed Hospital
Colvin
Calvin, Jr
Calvin
Charles W. Richardson
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Richardson
President Coolidge
Sioux City Register Launches $11,000 Campaign for Readers
The Sioux City Register launches an $11,000 subscription campaign offering valuable prizes. Awards include a Paige brougham, Hudson coach, Schmoller & Mueller pianos, and multiple touring cars. Both men and women may enter for free and win by securing subscriptions to accumulate votes.
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Sioux City
Paige
Passengam
Bhrough
Schmoller & Mueller
Schmoller @ Mueller
Shines
Register
Slowx
Rewlater
Paige Brougham
Campaign Department
Pearl Street
Bronx City
Japan and Russia Issue Mutual Apology in Tokyo Meeting
In Tokyo officials from Japan and Russia issued formal apologies amid a frayed regional context. The talks emphasized reconciliation goals, with both sides affirming commitments to improved ties and mutual respect despite lingering disputes.
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