Gompers Recuperating After Nervous Breakdown
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor is convalescing at a Coney Island hotel as nurse attends him. Dr Julius Auerbach says overwork at the Democratic convention caused the breakdown and that he is not bedridden but must rest to recover.
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New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Coney Island
Julius Auerbach
Gompers
Auerbach
Farmer-Labor Party Endorses Foster Gitlow Ticket
The Farmer-Labor party endorses William Foster and Benjamin Gitlow of New York for president and vice president, withdraws Duncan McDonald and William Bouck, opposes La Follette, and criticizes the Cleveland conference for aiding merchants bankers and rich farmers. Foster and Gitlow are noted for their communist activities.
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Chicago
William 4. Foster
Benjamin Gitlow
New York
Workers’ Party of America
Farmer-Labor Party
Robert M. la Follette
Conference For Progressive Political Action
Duncan McDonald
Illinois
William Bouck
Washington
St. Paul
la Follette
Cleveland
United Front
Foster
Gitlow
Brazilian Revolt Gains Ground in São Paulo
Reports from Santos and Allegre indicate Brazilian rebels press operations against President Bernardes, seizing São Paulo and threatening to spread to Paraná. Dispatches note state troops may join rebels as authorities report heavy fighting and widespread damage in the capital.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Santos
Ort Allegre
Bernardes
San Paulo
Brazil
Parana
Officials urged strict observance of prohibition law
Washington July 11 AP reports officials from the Federal Council of Churches declare that disregard of the prohibition law by a small number of public figures has brought moral erosion upon the nation. A resolution calls all public officials and military officers to an imperative need for conscientious, thorough compliance with beverage regulations.
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Washington
Commu nists Push Ban on Boxing Amid Youth Morale Concerns
In Moscow on July 11 AP reports communists campaign against boxing, labeling it immoral and harmful to Russian youth. They seek prohibition and restrictions on the sport as a matter of public morality and national spirit.
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Moscow
Probing Revolt in the Philippines
Manila July 11 AP Complete papers in the cases of fifty four of the 110 members of the 57th infantry and twelfth medical regiment Philippine scouts charged with insubordination have been received at department headquarters from Fort McKinley. A board of officers will review each case individually before final action. Officers report recruits deny participation and vow loyalty to the United States. No further unrest trends have been detected. Despatch noted as first official center revolt information with promise to protect life and property.
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Manila
57Th Infantry
Philippine Scouts
Fort McKinley
Egal
Army Headquarters
United States
Oe Aaa
E Despa
Lfe
French Senate Votes to Forge War Time Ties with Britain
Paris July 11 AP reports the French Senate passed 246 to 18 to authorize a conference and pursue cordial relations with Great Britain. The move signals a shift in premier Horace Rahd’s administration toward stronger Anglo American ties.
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Paris
Sones Errick
Horas Rahd
Great Britain
Growers Organize Livestock Credit Group in Des Moines
Des Moines July 11 AP final approval by directors of the farmers union livestock commission launches the farmers union credit corporation of Iowa with 500000 capital to finance growers and feeders of livestock.
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Des Moines
Farmers Union Livestock Commission
Farmers Union Credit Corporation of Iowa
Bond Certification Sought by Bonneville Irrigation District
Boise July 11 The Pioneer irrigation district No 2 of Bonneville county seeks certification of 100000 in bonds for project improvements. Commission comprises W G Swendsen A H Conner and BE W Porter. Bonds to be issued July 1 1924 at up to 6 percent interest. Voters approved the bonds at an April 30 election. District lies in eastern Bonneville and spills into Wyoming. Water drawn from Snake River south fork.
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Boise
Reclamation District Bond Commission
Pioneer Irrigation District No. 2
Bonneville County
W. G. Swendsen
Reclamation
A. H. Conner
BE. W. Porter
Boise's Main Line Connected Monday
Boise reports that construction crews will drive the golden spike on the orchard Boise main line likely Monday, with a final spike possible Saturday. The two links from Orchard and Perkins will connect, followed by ballast, track dressing, and finishing work before handover to operations.
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Boise
Orchard Boise Ain
L. A. Althoff
Lutt
Althofts
Orchard
Perkins
Ninth Street
Althoff
Actress Rosetta Uncan Charges Against Cicero Police
Actress Rosetta Uncan known as Topsy will file assault to kill assault and battery and assault with a deadly weapon charges against Cicero Chief Syodoba and two officers. She says her nose was broken a rib fractured and other injuries from a Fourth of July clash ending with police clubs and planned X ray evidence. Her brother had been arrested for a traffic rule violation triggering the dispute.
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Chicago
Syodoba
Cicero
Rosetta Uncan
Topsy
Blue Coats
Rosetta
Slayer Hangs For His Crime At Valleyfield
Walter Muir of New York was hanged at Valleyfield Quebec for the September murder of Henri Laviolette after a Valleyfield barroom quarrel. Muir claimed he only meant to scare Laviolette and fired twice. the crime followed Laviolette striking Muir's crony Joseph Plant. Efforts by Mrs. Walter Muir and others sought a new trial.
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Montreal
Walter Uir
New York
Valleyfield
Quebec
Henri Laviolette
Muir
Laviolette
Joseph Plant
Tilden Defeats Norton in Clay Court Semi Final
William Tilden II of Philadelphia defeated Brian Norton of St Louis in straight sets 6 1 6 1 6 0 in the national clay court championship semifinal at the Triple A club. Norton, formerly of South Africa, bowed out in three decisive sets.
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St. Louis
William Tilden II
Philadelphia
Brian I. C. Norton
South Africa
Triple A
Noble Baron Mumm Von Schwarzenstein Dies in Italy
Berlin reporting Baron Mumm Von Schwarzenstein former ambassador to Tokyo is dead on his Italian estate at Porto Pino near Genoa. The baron was a noted aristocrat and diplomat.
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Berlin
Baron Mumm von Schwarzenstein
Tokio
Porto Pino
Genoa
Miner James Oats Fatally Injured In Rock Crush
Park City Utah July 11 AP James Oats 60 a longtime miner was found dying after his skull was crushed by a rock or heavy instrument at the King Coalition mine as he walked to work. He was taken to a Miners Hospital but did not regain consciousness. Police have not identified suspects and believe he may have been robbed of proceeds from a recent auto resale in Salt Lake City.
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Park City
Utah
Oka
James Oats
Balt Lake
Rum Pirates Seize Cargo From Two Barges
New York reports confirm Halifax findings that two ships were boarded by rum pirates off the New Jersey coast. One vessel suffered the killing of its engineer and a body cast overboard. Loot valued at over 750000 dollars included whiskies brandies and cordials bound for New York sellers.
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New York
Halifax
Mulhouse
New Jersey
Ferrene
New Chairman For Democrats
Cordell Hull announced he would not hold the Democratic National Committee chair during the campaign. He will participate actively with a speaking tour while managing the reorganization. Hull said he has not taken a vacation in nearly three years and needs time for personal matters.
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New York
Cordell Hull
Democratic National Committee
Hull
John W. Davis
Convicts Escape From Prison Farm in Mississippi
Nine prisoners at Parchman state convict farm in Clarksdale Miss were liberated early today when four armed men overpowered guards. The incident was reported to Clarksdale police.
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Clarksdale
Miss
Parchman
James Campbell
Plano
Idaho Technical Institute
Pocatello
California
Caian
Tuon
Powerful plane to cross Atlantic by Capron machine
In Italy on July 11 AP reports the Capron airplane is developing a new craft with three 200 hp motors. It aims to cross the Atlantic and carry a remarkable payload. The project is described as a major step toward long range flight.
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Italy
Capron
Mass-Butcher Prefers Going to the Block
Hanover, July 11 AP reports famed mass murderer Haarman requests execution, says he deserves beheading. He claims he killed at least a dozen youths and fears many more. Police indifference fuels public outcry and mass meetings as parents seek answers. Haarman recalls the riverfront slaughter room where victims were dumped into the Seine.
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Hanover
Germany
Freiderich Haarman
Haarman
Paris Chamber Fights Delay Amnesty Bill Vote
In Paris the amnesty bill's passage faces repeated suspensions as brawls erupt among deputies. A clash between Socialists and Communists, led by Maurel Cachin, aimed at Henri Le Mire, prompted ushers to intervene and a President of the Chamber to suspend the sitting.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Communist Party
Maruel Cachin
Henri le Mire
Chamber
Painleve
Hig H
Romance taken out of flying
Chicago July 11. Charles Dickinson president of the Aero club of Illinois says night air travel is nearly 100 percent safe due to improved lighting radio and equipment. Since July 1 only two delays occurred one when Pilot Yager diverted to an emergency Nebraska field to escape a hurricane and another when planes were held near a night storm until danger passed.
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Chicago
Air Mail
Charles Dickinson
The
Aero Club of Illinois
Cheyenne
Yager
Nebraska
Soviet Urges Merchant Marine to Secure Sea Independence
Moscow officials including Minister of War Troutsky call for building a Russian merchant marine to safeguard national independence at sea. At the same time London notes immigration rules hit British travelers, Washington remarks on Japan’s exit, and London reports Miss Zeta Hills failing to swim the English Channel.
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Moscow
Troutsky
London
Zeta Hills
Wembley
Turkoman Night Attack Leaves Casualties and Escapees
Report from Allahabad describes a night assault by Turkoman forces near a border town. Three hundred rapes cay rymen were killed and others escaped to Bujunurd as orders and dispositions were issued to nearby units.
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Allahabad
Koma Eis
Panepanet
Bujunurd
Wages Reported From Youngetown Dispatch
A brief from Youngetown Ohio dated July 11 reports wage figures in metalworking jobs. The record notes pay around 6.70 to 8.70 per hundred units produced, reflecting local labor rates in sheet and tin work.
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Ohio
Coast Bachelors Are Easy Victims
E. L. Schwartz and his wife were arrested in San Francisco on charges they defrauded single men by sending pictures of movie actresses and posing as would be brides. Federal officers found over 65 letters and payments for nonexistent marriages.
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San Francisco
E. L. Schwartz
Coolidge To Remain At Capitol After Plymouth Burial
A special train bearing Calvin Coolidge Jr.’s family and government officials arrived in Washington after the Plymouth burial yesterday. John Coolidge accompanied the party, his first capital visit since administering the oath. The president and Mrs. Coolidge appeared rested, and plans for the future remain with close friends suggesting they will stay at the White House most of the summer.
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Washington
President Coolidge
Plymouth
Vermont
Calvin Coolidge, Jr
John Coolidge
Frank W. Stearns
Boston
Calvin
White House
Savings Stamps Sale Stopped by Treasury
Treasury orders suspension of all savings certificates and stamps with effect July 15. Acting Secretary Winston says current money market does not justify paying 4.44 percent on savings securities when funds can be had cheaper. Sales will be in abeyance until market conditions improve.
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Washington
Treasury Today
Treasury
Winston
New York
Governor Bryan Heads for Atlantic City Then Washington
Governor Charles W. Bryan of Nebraska Democratic vice presidential nominee travels from New York to Atlantic City for a few days rest before proceeding to Washington and Lincoln. Bryan offers no definite plans until after he reaches Lincoln and assesses his work against the oil trust. He is accompanied by national committeeman W. Peon.
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New York
Charles W. Bryan
Nebraska
Atlantic City
Washington
Lincoln
Neb
Linn
Georyan
Oil Trust
Bryan
W. Peon
Ines
McAdoo May Bolt As New York Campaign Center
Democratic nominee John W. Davis plans city headquarters at the Polk home in Locust Valley New York as William Jennings Bryan affirms support and rumors swirl that McAdoo may form a new party with Hearst backing The New York World hints at a bolt while Davis strengthens ties in New York and Ohio Illinois and Indiana emerge as key states for the campaign avenues of party leadership are discussed after Davis meets with Cordell Hull and others in New York
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New York
Locust Valley
John W. Davis
Frank L. Polk
Willliam Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Charles W. Bryan
Nebraska
Avis
Polk
W. G. McAdoo
New York World Today
Davis
Berenard M. Baruch
McAdoo
Margaret Wilson
McAdo
Hylan
Hearst
Smith
Maryland
Kentucky
Empire State
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
New York State
Sn A
Clippers Supplant Hair Goods Stock In Eugene Market
In Eugene Oregon on July 11 an AP report notes Clippers razors and curlers have largely replaced hair foods in local retail due to fashion shifts. W F Sedgley district manager for a chain of drag stores addresses the Oregon state press about changes in merchandise demand.
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Eugene
Ore
W. F. Sedgley
A &Tion
Oregon
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