President Coolidge defends independent judiciary in address
The president spoke at the unveiling of a Lafayette statue, praising the independent judiciary as protecting minority rights and individual liberty. He warned against allowing the courts to be undermined and urged firm American resolve to defend constitutional protections while advancing foreign policy through service.
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United States Supreme Court
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Latin America
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France
Brooklyn Beats Boston in Opening Game of Baseball Series
Brooklyn defeated Boston 1 to 0 as Philadelphia beat New York 7 to 10 in ten innings in their opener. Pittsburgh also won, 5 to 2 over St. Louis, shaping early NL standings with Brooklyn 54 wins, New York 53, Pittsburgh 57, Philadelphia 54, and others.
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Philadelphia
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St. Louis
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Germany Refuses War Guilt Declaration at London Talks
In Geneva on September 6 AP reports Chancellor Marx of Germany issued a letter stating Germany would publish a proclamation denying responsibility for causing the World War. He noted publication was delayed to not hinder London negotiations. Prime Ministers Herriot and Macdonald reacted, saying the letter left a bad impression and could affect French attitude.
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Herriot
France
Theunis
Belgium
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Germany
London
Alvarez Eliminates Ryan in International Tennis Event
Senorita Alvarez, a rising Spanish lawn tennis star, defeated Miss Elizabeth Ryan 6-1 6-2 in today’s stages at the international tournament in Le Touquet, France. Ryan, formerly from California and now based in England, was knocked out as Alvarez advances.
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France
Senorita Alvarez
Elizabeth Ryan
England
Davis To Argue His Cause To Western People
John W. Davis arrived in Omaha from Chicago to address western voters on religious freedom and to support a constitutional amendment empowering Congress and state legislatures to override Supreme Court decisions. He spoke in Dubuque and met with Governor Charles W. Bryan and party leaders before touring the stockyards with Bryan in South Omaha.
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Charles W. Bryan
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Supreme Court
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Dubuque
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Lincoln
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T. & Allen
Democratic State Committee
C. A. Lord
Mr. Davis
South Orabha
Prince of Wales Visits Belmont Park Race Track
The Prince of Wales motored from Syosset to Belmont Park to watch the steeplechase as the second event. Accompanied by August Relient and J. E. Widener, he viewed the race from the judges stand with spectators.
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Belmont Park Race Track
Syosset
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J. E. Widener
Paddock Ties World Record in 100 Yard Dash
West Orange N J September 6 AP Charles Paddock of the Los Angeles Athletic Club tied the world record of 9 35 seconds for the 100 yard dash at the National AAU senior championships. He led to the finish with a late surge after Leren Murchison held a brief lead and Alfred Laconey pressed. Paddock also equaled a world mark in the 220 yard dash with a heat time of 20 4 5 seconds, adding to his status as exclusive holder of the 220 record and joint holder of the 9 85 second century mark.
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Los Angeles Athletic Club
Leren Murchison
Alfred Laconey
Paddock
O'Donnell Wins Junior Two Mile Open in National Race
Jim O'Donnell of Oakland California captured the junior two mile open championship in Buffalo New York on September 6. His time was six minutes 44 and 15 seconds.
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California
Kiangsu Troops Attack to Capture Woo Sung Entrance
Reports from Shanghai detail Kiangsu forces pressing toward Woo Sung at the harbor entrance as General Chi Shieh Yuan seeks control of Shanghai. Battle lines extend from Woo Sung to Hwangtu with heavy artillery and reinforcements moving north of Shanghai.
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Lu Yung-Hsiang
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Sun Yat Sen
Meek Reports Theft of Securities Valued Over 3 Million
Otto Meek a Baker Nevada ranch owner reported securities with face value above 3 million dollars stolen from his car on Main Street Salt Lake City He said the Mamouth Land and Power Company of Baker owned the securities He planned to go to New York to hand them to brokers and offered few details about the loss
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Baker, Nev
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Mamouth Land and Power Company
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Nev
New York
Murder charge against Dr Black dismissed in Herrin
Dr John T Black head of local hospital appeared before Magistrate Abe Hicks as the murder charge tied to the six killings in Herrin was dismissed at the request of his attorney who said there was no evidence. The killings occurred near the Smith garage during clashes with Ku Klux Klansmen.
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Three Nominees Asked to Speak in Chicago Forum
An invitation has been extended for Senator Burton K. Wheeler Governor Charles W. Bryan and General Charles G. Dawes to appear on one platform in a Chicago League of Women Voters forum during the campaign. Republican Everett Sanders said the invitation is under consideration as western manager Lincoln Dixon noted acceptance is for Governor Bryan to decide. David K. Niles of the Wheeler speakers’ bureau also said the invitation is under consideration.
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Burton K. Wheeler
la Follette-Wheeler
Charles W. Bryan
Nebraska
Charles G. Dawes
Coolidge
Chicago League of Women Voters Forum
Everett Sanders
Republican
Lincoln Dixon
Bryan
David K. Niles
Golf Champion for Third Time
Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hurd of Philadelphia won the United States women’s golf championship for the third time by defeating Miss Mary K Browne of Santa Monica California by 7 and 6 in a 36 hole match played at Nayatt on September 6.
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R. L
Dorothy Campbell Hurd
Philadelphia
United States
Mary K. Browne
Santa Monica
California
Actual Condition of Clearing Banks and Westee Firms Week
New York September 6 report shows clearing house banks and Westee firms with a reserve excess of 1,590 over last week. The weekly reading notes a rise in excess reserves compared with the prior week.
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World flight crew arrives Boston after 125 mile leg
Six American aviators completing a around the world circuit land at Boston Airport amid foghorns and cheers. General Mason Patrick and Assistant Secretary Davis greet them as 75,000 spectators celebrate the return of Lieutenants Smith Nelson Wade Arnold and others with the ships Chicago New Orleans and Boston I moored offshore.
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