Bourbons Seek Unified Rule Change At Convention
Democratic national committeemen from western states push to scrap unit rule and two thirds. A Western member drafts a resolution for submission at the Clarksburg meeting in August advocating majority rule and delegates free to vote their preferences. Texas’ Thomas B. Love and South Dakota’s W H Howes with Iowa’s Clyde Herring lead the efforts as others back the plan.
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Chicago
Democratic Zional Committee
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Thomas B. Love
Texas
W. W. Howes
South Dakota
Clyde Herring
Iowa
Slayer to Aid a Search Party in McLeary Case
Cheraw police report a telegram says northern officers will bring a suspected slayer to the scene ten miles from Cheraw to point where Major Samuel H. McLeary's body lies buried. The search targets Mortimer H. King and an accomplice named Frank Harold in the July 2 slaying.
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Cheraw
D. C
W. H. Jacobs
Samuel H. McLeary
Wen
Meary
Major McLeary
Mortimer Kipans
Beer
Union
8. C
Frank Harold
Lockhart
Mortimer H. King
Samuel H. MecLeary
King
Coast Artillery
FTC levels monopoly charge against Douglas Fir Exports
The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against the Douglas Fir Exploitation and Export Company alleging an attempt to monopolize the Pacific coast lumber export trade. The action is pursued without prejudice.
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Ay Nates
Federal Trade Commission
Douglas Fir Exploitation and Export Company
Pacific Coast
Commission Athout
British Ship Heavily Fined in Controversial Move
A memo to Secretary Hoover accuses a British and Continental movement of flag discrimination and hostility to U.S. cost laws. It discusses 550 Pennsylvanians landing at Boston aboard the Lamport and Holt Voltaire and a $110,000 fine imposed by customs. The Voltaire, owned by a Liverpoodonian firm, sailed after the memo was written.
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Washington
Apping Board
Hoover
United States
Pennsylvania
Order of the Anr
Boston
Lamport
Voltaire
Philadelphia
Halifax
N. RB
St. Johns
N. F
Comedy
Publicity Welds a World Market Speech in London
E T Meredith of Des Moines Iowa told the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World convention that publicity has linked national markets to locally made goods. He argued publicity overcomes natural distribution barriers and enables nationwide use of locally produced products.
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London
E. T. Meredith
Des Moines
United States
Associated Advertising Clubs of
Rebels Control Situation in Political War in Brazil
Reports from Montevideo say rebels hold Sao Paulo as Brazilian government troops siege the city without decisive action. Rebels claim mastery since the outbreak and demand resignation of President Bernardes and Da Campos, plus electoral guarantees and amnesty.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Sao Paulo
Santos
Bao Paulo
da Campos
Rio Janeiro
Bernardes
Rio
Janehee
Cate Dent da Campos
Saofeng
Copabonca
Rio Janeiro bulletin maps rebel front advances in Sao Paulo
Buenos Aires dispatch says federal troops control much of Sao Paulo with cavalry in central streets and near the municipal theatre. Many fugitives who left the rebel side have reached Ribeiro Preto and other cities as operations continue.
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Buenos Aires
Rio Janeiro
la Nacion
Oda
Sao Paulo
Ribero
Preto
Brazil Reports Major Front Movement in War
An official communique received from Rio de Janeiro states that forces are operating along the entire front with newly organized elements soon to enter action. The message emphasizes a significant movement of troops as the conflict progresses.
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Buenos Aires
la Nacion
Rio Janeiro
Nick Carter Creator John R. Coryell Dies
John R. Coryell, originator of the Nick Carter detective stories, died Tuesday in Readfield, Missouri. His literary associates here report the author of the Nick Carter tales created the popular character.
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New York
John BR. Coryell
Nick Carter
Readfield
Montana party chiefs split over national chairman choice
New York July 17 AP John W Davis visited New York amid a field of Montana’s Charles Wheeler and others under consideration for national chairman. Davis planned to name a campaign manager before leaving for Maine. Senator Walsh criticized Wheeler’s La Follette backing while praising Davis’s past progressive record.
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New York
John W. Davis
Aext
Ae Sen Thomas
Montana
Clem Shaver
West Virginia
David Ladd Rockwell
McAdoo
Aighis
Mr. Davis
Maine
George Olvany
Tammany Hall
Judge Wescott
La Follette to Defer Campaign Initiation
Advisers urge Senator La Follette to delay active campaigning for the presidency. They argue speeches in the near term would be wasted and recommend starting in September with an intensive push leading to a whirlwind finish before election day. The senator appears aligned with this plan.
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Washington
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
la Follette
Republican Committee Plans Aid to Senate Expenses Probe
New York July 17 AP says the Republican National Committee will aid the senatorial committee investigating compuses expenditures. M. Butler issued a letter to Senator Borah, chair of the panel, offering monthly support starting September 16.
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New York
Republican National Committee
M. Butler
Butler
Senator Borah
Shipper Carrier Meeting Abroad Discusses Regional Trade
Shippers and carriers from Nebraska Wyoming Idaho Colorado and Utah met in Lake City under the central western regional advisory board to discuss business questions.
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Shippera
Lake City
Nebraska
Yoming
Idaho
Colorado
Utah
Central Western Regional Advisory Board
British airman KuriIe flight overdue as search continues
A. Stuart Maclaren and his four British aviators are overdue on an around the world flight from Lake Toshimoye Yotorofu to Paramushiru in the Kuriles. Japanese destroyers Izakaze and Hamakaze search Shimushiru and Paramashiru for traces while weather remains cloudy with no wind aiding the search.
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Tokio
WNO
A. Stuart Maclaren
Paramushiro Island
Kuriles
Maclaren
Lake Toshimoye
Yotorofu Island
Paramashiru Island
Broughton Bay
Shimushiru Island
Izakaze
Hamakaze
Paramashiru
Ananual Maclarty
Eaclaren
Flyng
OW. N. Plenderielta
RB. H. Andrews
L. G. Broome
Aleutian
Alaska
Navy photographers visit Elk Hills oil reserves
Bakersfield California July 17 lieutenant B H Wayne with another officer and two enlisted men photograph naval oil reserves Nos 1 and 2 in Elk Hills district. The reserves are cited in senate oil investigation testimony and in federal court in Los Angeles seeking cancellation of government leases. The party arrived a day earlier by two naval airplanes from San Diego.
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Bakersfield
Calif
B. H Wayne
Elk Hills
Senate Oil
Los Angeles
San Diego
Increased Fuel Bill on Coast
California oil producers will sell 7,000,000 more barrels to public utilities this year due to hydro power water shortages. State railroad commissioner Harley W. Brundidge said the electric utilities fuel bill will rise about 10 million dollars because of oil use under dry conditions and higher oil prices.
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Los Angeles
California
Harley W. Brundigg
Electric Utilities of
Brundige
Veteran Colonel Lewis dies at 67 in Los Angeles
Colonel Lewis, a veteran of the Philippine campaign, cited for bravery for his role in island engagements, died in Los Angeles last night at age 67.
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Los Angeles
Lewis Oe
Trappers Blubbed by Competitors Told by Rangers
Kelso Washington July 17 AP rangers V. H. Huffman and W. M. Welch debunk the tale of tall ape men who supposedly attacked trappers last week. They report the stones at the cabin were hurled by human hands.
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Kelso
Wash
Forest Rangers
V. H. Huffman
W. M. Welch
Saskatchewan plebiscite repudiates four year temperance stand
Voters in Regina and across Saskatchewan rejected four years of temperance policy in a plebiscite. Early tallies show about 86,365 in favor of prohibition and 53,657 against from 830 polls, indicating a landslide shift.
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Regina
Sask
Saskatchewan
Coolidge Found In Best Of Health By White House Doctors
Washington reports President Coolidge, after nearly a year in the White House, is physically fit. He accompanied his father John Coolidge to Walter Reed hospital for a routine examination and also had himself checked by White House physicians. The elder Coolidge’s examination was arranged to monitor health after years on the farm.
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Washington
Coolidge
White House
John Coolidge
Walter Reed Hospital
Army
Cook
GET
PLAN OF DEFENSE FIGURED A RUSE
Chicago July 17 AP Stories that Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb planned to make their fathers or Loeb's 10 year old brother the victim were used by the prosecution as propaganda to push the insanity defense. The defense seeks to show the youths as diabolic to prove madness with Dr. Coln testifying for the state. The prosecution argues the pair were normal, sane, and well educated and will present evidence to support that at the August 4 trial opening.
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Chicago
Nathan Leopold
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Loeb
Coln
Bolter Retires From the Field
Former Representative Lothrop Brown, one of two delegates at the Democratic national convention, withdraws from party activity in Bt. James New York. He pledges wholehearted support for the nominee, citing clash with state organization policies dominated by Tammany Hall and belief in church and state separation.
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Bt. James
N. Y
Lothrop Brown
Smith
McAdoo
Tammany Hall
Iowa corn crop may not mature in drought delayed season
Des Moines July 17 AP The agri cultural department reports that slow corn growth could leave up to a third of Iowa's crop unmatured. Recent weather improved other crops and if favorable conditions continue corn could advance faster.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Watertop
Agricultural Department
Earthquake in Tashkent Kills Three in Seven Villages
An earthquake struck Tashkent on Wednesday causing three deaths and extensive damage across Sevren and surrounding villages. Officials report many structures destroyed and residents coping with the aftermath.
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Tashkent
Severn
Fliers Remain English Guests For Two Days
The American round the world aviators arrive from Croydon to land at Brough England at 1 08 pm with half a dozen English planes in the air. Officials plan two days in Brough for overhauls and have spare parts wings instruments and controls ready for instant engine replacements if needed before the Kirkwall hop off.
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Brough
England
Croydon
Kirkwall
County Bureau Wins Its Fight
Judge James N. Kimball of Weber County district court upheld the county’s contract with the Weber County Farm Bureau and Utah Agricultural College for extension service. A group of farmers had sought an injunction against annual payments, arguing illegality and duties not performed. The demurrer for the farm bureaus and county resisted, stating agent duties were fulfilled and no discrimination existed. An appeal was signaled by objectors, while Frank Evans called the decision a great victory with nationwide implications.
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Ogden
Utah
Weber County
Weber County Farm Bureau
Utah Agricultural College
James N. Kimball
Utan State Farm Bureau
County Farm Bureau
Kimball
Frank Evans
Utah Setate Farm Bureau
Spooner Leads U.S. National rifle Team Competition
Fort Niagara N Y July 17 AP Captain L Spooner military instructor at the University of Pennsylvania jumped into the lead today in the United States infantry national match rifle team. His total score was 11.25 out of 12.00 for four targets. Lieutenant H B Sheets Geofield Barracks Hawaii tied Spooner in total scores but scored 274 today while Spooner posted 282.
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Fort Niagara
N. Y
L. Spooner
University of Pennsylvania
United States Infantry
H .B. Sheets
Geofield Barracks
Hawaii
Spooner
Candidacy in the Dog Days Aide Delays VP Talk
Boston AP report says Federal Judge Genand Anderson discussed dispatches and the La Follette ticket while questioned about accepting the vice presidential spot. He noted the dog days start July 22, and offered no firm comment.
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Boston
Genand Anderson
la Folette
Electric storm cripples wires in St Louis area
A severe electrical storm in St Louis on July 17 caused about 200 in damage and knocked out 16 000 telephones and 20 000 electric connections. The 54 mile wind felled thousands of trees and disrupted service more than any storm since the 1896 tornado.
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St. Louis
Nee Telephone Ae
Fires Abate Across Pacific Coast As Winds Ease
Forest fires in Washington California and Idaho show reduced threat as rains fall and winds ease. In California six large blazes were controlled though McKinney Creek remained a concern. Washington reports all western fires under control with vigilance advised. Governor Richardson said he may discuss federal aid with foresters. officials expect no federal help needed.
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San Francisco
Acific
Washington
California
Pend O'Reille County
Creek
Idaho
McKinney Creek
Aoe
Washingon
Arning
George ©. Joy
Washington Forest Fire Association
Friend W. Richardson
Federal
Howev
No serious forest fires on interior reservations
Washington reports from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, General Land Office, Park Service, and Geology Survey indicate no significant forest fires on interior department reservations. A special Sequoia National Park report notes travel rose 70 percent by June but declined due to rumor of fires.
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Washington
Interior Department
Bureau of Indian Affairs
General Land
National Park Service and Geologies Survey
Sequoia Ntional Park
California
Boise Forest Fire Rages On in Idaho Fatal Blaze at Lowman Area
A major Boise national forest fire, fanned by a brisk wind, remains out of control a day after breaking out above Lowman near Jor Bridge. Fifty five men battled flames with more crews en route, the season’s largest fire and feared for broad damage. Chas Lathrop Pack urged governors to push forestry legislation to fund fire protection under McNary law.
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Boise
Idaho
Boise National Forest
Lowman
Jor Bridge
Forestry Office
Boise Forestry
Chas. Lathrop Pack
American Tre Association
J. Pack
Ataten
Diet approves 266000 yen budget for next fiscal year
The House and Senate backed the budget estimates totaling 266000 yen for the upcoming fiscal year. AP reports Japan's legislative bodies approved the plan, outlining allocations across ministries and programs.
Chinese Strike Shuts Shameen District in Canton
A strike by Chinese domestics employed by foreign firms paralyzes Shameen the island foreign quarter in Canton. Guilds threaten to mobilize workers across Tungeban and Pakhotung within three days unless Chinese workers on Shameen may enter and leave freely. Chinese police previously withdrew from duty after a night of unrest.
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Shameen
Str
Tungeban
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