Thompson Wins Chicago Mayor Race In Large Victory
William Hale Thompson defeated Democrat William F Denver for Chicago mayor with a reported 512,740 to 429,668 votes amid a major turnout near one million. Robertson trailed with 51,209. Thompson also appeared to gain council control with broad aldermanic support. The election was noted as unusually quiet.
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Triple Slaying Plunged Into Clinch River Mystery
Three victims, two women and a man, were found shot to death after being dumped into the Clinch River near Sword's Creek, with bodies recovered at Lebanon. Authorities in Russell County and southwest Virginia faced a baffling case as missing persons could not be traced and suspects remained unknown.
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Marines Sail From Norfolk for China Duty In San Diego
Six airplanes and 320 marines depart Norfolk Navy Yard for San Diego as part of a force assembling for possible duty in China. Col H C Davis commands the contingent and will lead 1590 marines awaiting a possible call to China.
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Officials Confer on Situation Dated April Six
AP report states secretaries Kellogg and Wilbur and two officers met to discuss the situation. The purpose of the meeting was not disclosed, and comments were expected after a brief conference lasting about half an hour.
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Few WWI Leaders Remain Active A Decade After Entry
By C. B. Jones AP Feature Writer Washington April 6 A decade after the United States joined World War I only two former war leaders remain on active army rolls none on the navy roster General Charles P Summerall and General John L Hines both corps commanders before the armistice Pershing now chairs the American Battle Monuments Commission Bliss heads the US Soldiers Home March travels and retirement life span most leaders including Bundy Biddle Liggett Bullard and others occupy posts homes or boards across the country The piece notes aging generals and admirals still influential in public life and in national service roles.
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Pretty Editor Abandons Suit in Reconciliation
In San Francisco on April 6 AP reports Miss B Virginia Lee editor of Overland Monthly and her poet husband Bert Cooksley have reconciled. Lee had planned to file for divorce, claiming she supported the S Bert Cooksley family, but she abandoned the suit after press and coaxing.
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Klan Loses Colorado Elections In Most Cities
Six municipal elections across Colorado yesterday ended in defeats for alleged Ku Klux Klan tickets while two towns saw Klan victories. Returns show Klan losses in Grand Junction Oniwsy Frederick Johnstown Flagler and Colorado Springs with wins in Canon City and Longmont.
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Ten Years Since the Great War Remembered in 1925
A retrospective recalls the December 1915 to 1917 era as the United States moved toward war. It notes the 373 to 50 vote for war in Congress, Wilson's signing, and mobilization orders. It reflects on leaders like Pershing, Clemenceau, Joffre, Haig, Lloyd George, and German figures, and cites casualty and veteran statistics through 1945.
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Wires Cut on China Lines Amid Coup Talk
Hongkong dispatch reports the Shanghai to Hongkong railway cut and Cantonese army movement into Hunan with headquarters at Hungchowfu. The severed links imply isolation of Hankow extremists from Canton supporters, signaling a major coup surprise in early reports.
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Coolidge Not a Candidate Says New Hampshire Senator
New York April 6 AP The Herald Tribune quotes Senator Moses of New Hampshire saying President Coolidge will not seek re election next year The senator cites Coolidge's psychology and fear of four years of diminendo as the reason behind his decision
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Pinedos Machine Is Burned At Roosevelt Dam Flight End
The Santa Maria caught fire while preparing to take off from Roosevelt Dam Arizona at 12 05 p m. Commander Prancesco de Pinedo and his crew escaped unharmed as thousands watched the blaze. The craft had just refueled at Roosevelt Lake after arriving from Elephant Butte Dam New Mexico.
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Marshal Foch Urges Remembering American War Sacrifice
Paris reports Marshal Foch issued a message to the American Legion on the World War tenth anniversary. He praised the abnegation and sacrifice of American troops and urged Americans to recall the soil and trenches of that service when about 30,000 veterans return next September.
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Tuberculosis Eradication Underway in Custer County
In cooperation with Custer county commissioners the state bureau of animal industry begins tuberculosis eradication. Dr A J Dickman director said tuberculin tests for Custer county cattle will take eight weeks. Blaine county work is currently ongoing.
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Explosion Kills Fifteen at Refining Plant in Parco Wyoming
An early morning blast at the Producers and Refiners oil refinery in Parco Wyoming killed at least fifteen workers, with two missing and presumed dead. The fire destroyed nine stills and two storage tanks, causing about 500000 dollars in damage. Fourteen bodies have been recovered, with ten identified including John Paul Palmer Frank Taylor and W W Dodd. George Evans Curry was among the injured treated in Rawlins hospital.
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Albert Smith
Victor Nickerson
Clarence Posey
Victorina Montoya
Orcello Martines
Carol Figures on a Comeback
From Bucharest and Paris reports say King Ferdinand lay in grave condition but showed a slight rally and signed documents. Former Crown Prince Carol remained at Neuilly awaiting a summons to his father’s sick bed with financiers watching his moves and police guarding his villa.
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Bishop Reiterates Gospel Truths At Mormon Conference
In Salt Lake City April 6 AP Bishop Sylvester Q. Cannon declared that all proven truths both scientific and divine form part of the gospel for Latter Day Saints. He recalled the early church’s trials and massacres as saints were driven away. Elder Charles H. Hart announced his assignment to the Canadian mission and discussed its history as the conference nears its close.
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Logan Seals Utah Idaho League Berth with Weller Manager
Logan will join the Utah Idaho League under a player manager arrangement with Harry Weller of Stanford taking the role. The Logan farming center aims to supply the Portland club, confirming the berth on Apr 4.
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