Prohibition Dominates Debates Ahead of Democratic Convention
Houston June 23 Prohibition takes center stage as the Democratic platform fight unfolds with ultra dry factions pressing for a strong temperance plank and possible endorsing the thirteenth amendment. Debates focus on farm relief and a single issue campaign strategy while Al Smith supporters push for broader policy lines.
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Houston
Texas
Smith
New York
Platform Committee
Great robbery of sea mails shocks Southampton crowds
In Southampton England on June 23 authorities revealed a mail theft from the Leviathan's ships voyage from New York. A loss of about 500000 dollars in negotiable paper and money was found after parcels were opened here. U.S. post office seals on the bags and packages suggest the robbery occurred before loading onto the vessel. Scotland Yard and insurers probe with no results yet. most believe the crime originated in the United States.
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Southampton
England
United States
Scotland Yard
General Post Office
United States Post Office
Leviathan
New York
Man Swallows His False Teeth Dies in Minnesota
Edward Claude, 80, died after swallowing his false teeth 15 days earlier and undergoing a two hour operation to remove them from the esophagus. He subsisted mainly on squids during the interim. his age and frail condition were blamed for the fatal outcome. The plate measured two by two inches, and the esophagus is normally one inch wide.
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Sherburne
Minn
Edward Claude
Claude
Unclear OCR Fragment Hints at Local Meetings and Sports Result
Fragmentary text mentions Mr Capi tage at his offices and a lodge stay for the summer, with no clear dates. Also notes a Chicago golf single final where a player named Bobey faced Salgot, ending 72 to something. The passage lacks coherent details and identities.
Marines Lose Aviator in Fatal Fokker Crash at File
Major Charlies A Lutz, veteran aviator, dies when his tri motor Fokker crashes near File after brief flight from Anacostia. Lieutenant Busbey killed. Cpl Reeder Nichols seriously injured. D C McChesney and another crewman die. Plane somersaults, wreckage scattered.
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Major Luts
File
Marine Corps
Charlies
Lutz
Nicaragua
Howard C. Busbey
Washington
Corponsel
D. C. McChesney
Detroit
Mich
Reeder Nichols
Florence
Ala
Anderson
Sparta
Naval Air Station
Anacostia
Bucks Report On Lowden Expenses
Clarence P. Buck, campaign manager for Frank O. Lowden, told the senate campaign expenditures committee that Lowden's campaign for the Republican nomination spent 678 763.14 dollars and received 968 976.31 in contributions. He said the report was final and noted a balance of 10 000 dollars. Since May 15, the organization raised 624 276.31 and spent 620 400.34.
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Chicago
Clarence P. Buck
Frank O. Lowden
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
Lowden
Buck
Lowdon
Hunt for Youth Continues in Utah Canyon
In Salt Lake City authorities and volunteers extend a four day search for Arnold Meacham, 17, missing since last Tuesday. Police, deputies, Fort Douglas soldiers and Boy Scouts comb City Creek canyon northeast of the city, with no clue yet. Two miners later questioned could not confirm the sighting time.
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Salt Lake City
Fort Douglas
City Creek Canyon
Arnold Meacham
Northern troops are running wild in Tangshan
An AP dispatch from Tientsin reports a chaotic situation with foreign troops, including Shantung and Chinese forces, said to be causing unrest. The British battalion from Weihaiwei is being considered for possible intervention.
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Shantung
Tangshan
Weihaiwei
Theatre Planned for Idaho Falls
A new theatre is planned for Idaho Falls funded by Mr and Mrs Joe George. The project cites a cost estimate around unspecified amount and aims to provide a local cultural venue.
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Idaho Falls
Joe George
Interior approves dam contract for Gwyhee project to General Construction
Secretary of the Interior approves the award of the Gwyhee dam construction contract to General Construction company of Seattle. Senator Meils states resignation sought by Lehane in irrigation dispute involving 140,600 acre feet. Myri or ave Wat and testerh are noted in the accompanying text.
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NYGSA
Secretary of the Interior
Gwyhee
General Construction Company
Sesttie
Meils
Y. Popes Vite
Lehane
Myrelaave
Miss Earhart Resting Amid Busy Transatlantic Run
Amelia Earhart rests after a day of engagements in London after arriving with the Friendship monoplane. She plans to return to the United States on the Roosevelt within days and skip a continental trip. Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon visited Manchester and Stamford Bridge to honor Sir John Alcock. Charles R Wilson named ambassador to Romania.
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London
Amelia Earhart
Alason B. Houghton
United States
Roosevelt
Miss Earhart
Lady Astor
Lady Heath
Wilmer Stultz
Louis Gordon
Manchester
Beck
Sir John Alcock
Iorand
Stamford Bridge
Houston Musters Bourbons in Democratic Night
Houston hosts a Democratic gathering as 1923 convention preparations unfold. Delegates discuss nominating Sen Al Smith of New York amid rivalries with Reed of Missouri and potential blocs to veto his bid. Sam Houston Hall dedication looms as city showcases southern hospitality.
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Houston
Texas
Jpp
South
Smith
New York
Prohation
Reed
Missouri
Outdoor Idaho edition to feature scenic recreation and trips
The Tribune announces a July New Home and Outdoor Edition highlighting Idaho’s forests streams and uplands. It promises scenic wildlife photography and practical guides for day trips logging runs and remote destinations with car and travel tips for hunting fishing riding boating and community outings.
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Tribune
Idaho
What
the Tribune
Peestelle
French Undertake Currency Measure
Paris reports the French government moved to stabilize the franc on a gold basis at 393 cents in American money. Premier Poincare introduced the bill in the Chamber of Deputies and the finance committee approved it by 32 to 1 with six abstentions. Both chambers vote is expected tomorrow.
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Paris
France
At & Tate
Chamber of Deputies
Poincare
Finance Committee
Chamber
Senate
Comre Ninc
Lowden campaign costs disclosed in senate hearing
Frank Lowden's failed bid for the Republican nomination ran up expenses of 78 953.14 while Buck testified total contributions reached 88 976.31 with a 10 000 balance. Senators Steiner and McMaster led a four hour session with four witnesses before August investigations into Texas and California. In Superior Wisconsin the weather worsened as President Coolidge delayed office appearances and Mrs. Coolidge restlessly kept to Cedar Island amid the fire indoors.
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Chicago
Frank
Lowden
Clarence F. Buck
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
Buck
Frederick Steiner
Oregon
Wiliam H. McMaster
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Superior
Wis
Amundsen Crew Still Missing in Arctic Search
In Kings Bay Spitsbergen June 23 aviators searched the Archipelago for Roald Amundsen and five others in the French seaplane but found no trace. Major Penzo flew nearly 600 miles from Italy to Bear Island at 7000 feet, scanning ice and sea with no results. Radio signals regarded as nonconfirming raise the possibility the rescue party must still locate the missing aircraft.
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Kings Bay
Spitsbergen
Roald Amundsen
Penzo
Italy
Bear Island
Norway
Amundsen
Fiord
Captain Wisting
Reed Will Stand By Bourbons Reed Will Stand By Houston
Senator Reed of Missouri and a southern bloc move to block Al Smith at the Democratic convention. Reed says Missouri will stand by the ticket, while southerners oppose Smith for personal and strategic reasons. The anti-Smith group weighs supporting favorite sons, with no formal coalition yet. Prohibition plays a key role in the discussions as the fight narrows to the first ballot implications.
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Smith
Checkers
Ritchie
Maryland
Houston Rex
Jim” Reed
Missouri
Southland
Reed
Harmony Preachers
al Smith
George
Georgia
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Vic Donahey
Ohio
Donahey
Atlee Pomerene
Louisiana
F. A. Hampton
Senator Simmons
North Carolina
New York
Hampton
Smith Hampton
Hull
Giant merger forms 666 million General Mills
Wichita announces the merger of five major milling firms into a 666 million General Mills Inc with James F Beil of Minneapolis named president. The combined properties include Washburn Crosby mills in Minneapolis Buffalo Kansas City Chicago Loutre Vale, Royal Conial of Ogden Utah, Great Falls Montana and Kalispell Montana mills, and Rocky Mountain Elevator of Montana.
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Wichita
Kan
Mer Ger
General Mills, Inc
James F Beil
Minneapolis
Wee
Washburn Crosey Company
Heving Mills
Buffalo
Kanssy City
Chicago
Loutevi
Rea &Ta Mills
Royal Conial Company
Ogden
Utah
Greet Pail
Mont
Pasco. Wash
Bellspell,’ Flour Mille
Kalispell, Mont
Rocky Mountain Elevator Company
Montans
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