Convention Grows Quiet as Leaders Battle for Vice President Nomination
Report from Cleveland on Republican convention activity shows leaders debating the vice presidential candidate. Names mentioned include Hiram B. McKinley Illinois Eliza Market California Paul Howland Ohio Charles B. Warren Michigan and others. Debate centers on future slate with no clear favorite emerging as delegates push for Coolidge alignment while President Cooke’s staff stays distant.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Sen- Hiam B. McKinley
Ilinois
Edentiala
Elizahh B. Market
California
Perment Organization
Paul Howland
Rules and Order of
Basia
Charles B. Warren
Milan
Mexico
Low
Hyde
Missouri
Hyde O
Dawes Chicago
Herbert Hoover
Dickinson
Iowa
Cookire
Oa Coolidge
Ledge Ofsachusetts
Debeion
Chicago parents defend youths despite wealth claim
The parents of Chicago youths facing charged claims say they will not use their vast wealth to defend the boys beyond a simple and solemn insistence on their mental condition. They set up a million dollar defense fund and a Chicago bar committee to decide legal fees, while seeking only fiery justice.
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Chicago
Art Franks
French President Faces Resignation Crisis and Uncertain Government
The French president contemplates resignation amid a stalemate with the French Socialists and other ministers who refuse to resign. government stability hangs on whether he steps down or clings to power, risking a constitutional crisis and possible upheaval in France.
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Eala
France
Examination at Ordonviller Report Surfaces Names
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals including Ruth Seen Hee Alice Garrett Josie Pol Fay Walters Milo Celting Walter Dunkin Ellison Sebell and Birney Pet a Stowrer Ne, indicating a dated or local teaching event.
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Ordonviller
Ruth Seen Hee
Apbell
Alice Garrett
Josie Pols
Fay Walters
Milo Celting
Walter Dunkin
Ellison Sebell
Ag Birney
A Stowrer
Hainley Files for Putnam County Prosecuting Attorney
W A Hainley, former assistant prosecuting attorney to Lorenzo Jones, announces candidacy for Putnam County Prosecuting Attorney. A long-time Putnam educator, farmer, and former County Court member, he pledges to run a proper office if nominated and elected.
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Putnam County
W. A. Hainley
Hainley
Unionville
Demolays May Organize Here
After several attempts to organize the DeMolay order here there now seems to be excellent prospects that this will be accomplished. Petitions have been received by Harold Underwood and are being signed. Twenty names are required. at least that many are in sight. The DeMolay is for boys ages 16 to 21 of good character and is sponsored by the Masonic order with an advisory committee.
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Harold Underwood
Hoys
Putnam County Telephone Co Plans New Fireproof Exchange Building
W W Tracy owner of Putnam County Telephone Co bought the lot near the post office of Mrs Arths M Elson and will erect a 24 by 60 foot one story tile and stucco building with an eight foot basement to house the exchange and workshops. A new switchboard is ordered but ready in about six months.
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Tracy
Putnam County Telephone Coast
Lym Hoe Routh
Arths M. Elson
Exchange
Sullivan May Vote On New Court House
Petitions were to be presented to Sullivan County Court for a special July election on a new court house. The Standencrit van county has no court house and supporters say Sullivan cannot remain without one much longer.
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Sullivan
New Court House
Sullivan County
Milan
Cos Steu
Public Service Commission halts farm aid measures
Governor Hyde and Republican officials respond to farmer hardships from postwar economic upheaval. Chairman Merrill E. Otis announces suspension of agricultural implement and cultural product taxes, with most effects in the southern part of the state.
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Hyde
Merrill E. Otis
Ei Public Se Service Commission
Sreta
Sayche
Ithe
Dozens File for Putnam County Offices and Township Committeemen
Nineteen candidates seek the Republican nomination for Putnam County offices with Coroner the lone seat lacking filings. Listed are candidates for Representative Arch Fechtling C C Wood and John D Noland. Treasurer Riley Williams Gilstrap and Valee Jones. Sheriff H D Burns Jess Burns N L Tietfort Carley Robertson and Lee Jeffers. Prosecuting Attorney W C Rose Jr William Hainley Ray Mabee. County Court Western Arthur Young Eastern Louis Baquet. Surveyor Lora Wyckoff G E Morton. Public Administrator A F Keene. Township committeemen fields show one man and one woman per township. Committeemen elected in primaries. others in November.
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Putnam County
Patterson
Archie F. Fechtling
C. C Wood
John D. Noland
Riley A. Williams
John Gilstrap
Valee L. Jones
H. D. Burns
Jess R. Burns
N. L. Tietfort
Carley Robertson
Lee R. Jeffers
W. C. Rose, Jr
Wm. A. Hainley
Ray Mabee
Arthur Young
Louis J. Baquet
Lora L. Wyckoff
G E. Morton
A. F. Keene
Elm
Victor Lane
Agnes Cooley
Grant
Weas
Elsie Torrey York
EO Jy. Putnam
Nellie Rowan
Othe
Cleaning Up the Rubbish at New County Court House
The new county court house progresses with rubbish cleared from the site, engine houses torn down, scaffolding removed, and windows and doors finished. The building shows strong signs of nearing completion and residents anticipate pride in the completed public structure.
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Te County
Dog Attacks Family. Terrier Heroes Save Boy
A large unfamiliar dog attacked Hobart Davidson's young son near Tindall Grundy County. Two fox terriers defending the child fought the intruder until Davidson killed the animal after a five mile chase. Local inquiry suggests the dog was mad. the terriers were treated and expected to survive.
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Hobart Davidson
Davidson
Trenton Republican
Tindall
Grundy County
US Fliers Cover China Leg of World Tour
Two U.S. Army planes on a world journey flew from Japan to China last week. Lieutenant Smith had to stay behind in Japan after engine trouble grounded his aircraft, delaying the squadron leader who previously saw Major Martin crash in Alaska and withdraw from the trip.
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U. S. Army
Japan
China
Tedter
Lieut.Smith
Squddfon
Martin
Alaska
World-wide Liberty Band Concert Program Highlights
Thursday evening program includes Miller Overture World-wide Liberty and operatic pieces. Highlights feature That Old Gang of Mine, Princess of India and Brooke's Triumphal March. Seitz conducts with selections from B Gavotte to Pun for the Basses.
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We Miller
Tomlay
Mine
Canerane
Gavotte
Fulton
Seitz Brooke
Seitz
Pearson Burton Couple Wed at Parsonage Tonight
Miss Zonae Pearson daughter of Mr and Mrs Pearson and Mr John W Burton Jr of Ayanae wed Sunday evening at the parsonage. The couple will reside in Unionville after he works at Macon Produce Company and she at Unionville High School. The Republican offers congratulations.
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Zonae
Pearson
John W. Burton, Jr
Fone Ao
Piteatn
Unionville High School
Burton
Macon Produce Company
Boys' State Fair Examination Results
Several boys planned the examination but travel issues left only a few who completed it. A. L. Newell won first place while Sur-Gal tare led to second place. Lid Bat 3 and others from Grant School participated.
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A. L. Newell
Sur
Jan Wehool
Black Person's Cabin Coming to Local Stage Show
The long running production Black Person's Cabin is scheduled for a Friday evening showing on June 20 at the municipal youth theater. The performance features a regional company with operatic elements and community support, drawing both old and new audiences.
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Art Steece
Ms Gatin Company
Milan Golfers Visit Unionville Next Sunday
The Milan Golf Club will visit Unionville for the second event of the season following Kirksville’s opener. A 1 PM picnic dinner at the Cabin will greet visitors with baskets. many Milan members are expected and members are urged to attend with full baskets.
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Milan
Unionvillials
Morton Announces Candidacy for Bathain County Surveyor
George E. Morton, farmer near Unionville in Lincoln township, announces his bid for the Republican nomination for Bathain County Surveyor. A former Iowan, Morton has long worked with surveyors, is familiar with instruments, and is seen as honest with many supporters across the county. He was raised near Delpha and spent sixteen years there before moving to Iowa.
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George E. Morton
Bathain County
J. Morton
Unionville
Lincoln Township
Shas
Iowa
Delpha
Tha
George Porter Dies Sudden at 80 in Unionville
George Porter, long-time resident, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at about four at his daughter Annie Chandlee’s home in Wert Mein es Ia. He suffered a possible heart attack after a fall from a chair. His wife died March 17. Funeral at 2 PM Thursday in Unionville Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. W M Blood. interment in Unionville Cemetery. Body to arrive Thursday morning from the north.
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George Porter
Annie Chandlee
Wert Meines
Barbara Wyckoff
Porter
Unionville
Thursty
Res W. M Blood
Bound Four Over In Fatal Hapkins Revel Case
Hirem Hoskins Phoebe Kincade Mrs Gertrude Hoskins and Wille Jumper were bound over to the Circuit Court at Princeton after a preliminary hearing on charges connected to the killing of Cecil Sparks. Sparks died during a drunken revel at the Hapkins home amid conflicting testimony about who fired the fatal shot.
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Hirem Hoskins
Phoebe Kincade
Gertrude Hoskins
Wille Jumper
Princeton
Cecil Sparks
Telegraph
Sparks
Hapkins
Camir
Lowden Nominated as Coolidge Running Mate Prospect
Ex-Governor Frank Lowden of Illinois emerges as a strong potential vice presidential candidate for President Coolidge. He is praised as a capable governor and practical farmer with broad farmer support, though he denies seeking the position.
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Frank Lowden
President Coolidge
Lowden
Slayers Indicted in Leopold and Loeb Case
Nathan F Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb, two Chicago youths, were indicted by a grand jury on murder and kidnapping for ransom charges. Seventy one witnesses testified, parents paid a million dollars for defense, and prosecutors warned of possible death sentences.
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Nathan
F. Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Chicago
Robert Ron
Cotte
Saaetty
Program Postponed Due to Bad Weather
Readable fragments indicate an all day program for children and adults was postponed because of bad weather conditions. The notice references rescheduling and community attendance.
Klan lecturer speaks to crowd in city square
A Ku Klux Klan speaker addressed a large audience on the north side of the square Tuesday evening. He outlined his view of American history and argued that the country belongs to the American people, excluding Jews, Catholics, and Negroes from membership. The speech drew a respectable hearing and prompted discussion on upholding citizenship while concealing identity.
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Ku Klux Klans
Klan
Candidate Floyd Jacobs campaigns in church talk
Floyd Jacobs, Democratic candidate for governor from Kansas City, spoke at a Presbyterian church sermon last Sunday during his campaigning tour. He argued the church serves the individual, not the other way, and noted his local roots as a former Schuyler County boy with many friends in the area.
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Floyd Jacobs
Kansas City
Presbyterian Church
Jacobs
Schuyler County
Depew Absent From National Republican Convention
Chauncey M. Depew of New York will not attend the national Republican convention this week though he was chosen as a delegate. He is ninety and long exercised influence as an orator. Uncle Joe Cannon will attend and speak, maintaining historic participation in prior Lincoln era conventions.
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Chauncey _M. Depew
New York
Lincoln
Jove
The Gorin Argus Reports Odd Chickens With Extra Legs
In Gorin neighborhood Otto Clatt raises a four legged chicken and Mrs Mary Stickles has a three legged chick about two months old. Both are cared for as curiosities and may be shown later.
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Gorin Argus
Gorin
Otto Clatt
Mary Stickles
State saves on gasoline by wholesale purchases
The State Highway Commission buys gasoline in wholesale lots for its construction and inspection fleet, reducing costs for the private motorist. It ordered a 10,000 gallon tank car at a little over twelve cents per gallon delivered in Jefferson City, while local tank wagon price was over 19 cents, saving nearly seven cents per gallon.
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State Highway Commission
Jefferson City
Suit to halt bonus payments to ex servicemen
A New York City taxpayer filed a suit to stop the United States from paying any further ex service men bonuses. The suit argues the bonus law is class legislation and beyond Congress's constitutional right to distribute funds. The outcome could delay benefits, with potential appeal to the Supreme Court.
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New York City
United States
Congress
Supreme Court
U. S. Hart Struck by Lightning During Farm Work
Rushed to care after a lightning strike hit farmer U. S. Hart while repairing a fence. He was knocked down and shocked but his condition was reported improving, with doctors hopeful.
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U.S. Ce
Heavy Rains Flood Ditches Cause Mired Cars and Flooded Church
After a five inch to heavy weekend storm, sewer ditches and ditches overflowed, trapping cars and causing a church basement flood when a drain was disconnected. Emery Stille narrowly escaped a fall into a deep, water-filled trench and replanting fields may be needed due to washout.
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Emery Stille
Kirksville
Christian Church
Home Struck and Burned Near Unionville
A lightning bolt struck the eight room home of J W Jones about seven miles northeast of Unionville Saturday night. The blaze consumed the house and contents with only $1,000 of coverage on the structure and $500 on belongings, leaving the owners with a total loss. The couple awakened by the strike smelled smoke and escaped as the attic fire raged.
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J W., Jones
Unionville
Hydrophobia Rumors Persist in Delpha Area
Reports spread of a three year hydrophobia outbreak among stock around Delpha. A lab test on one head showed positive for dumb hydrophobia, which lacks violent symptoms at onset. Vet Dr. W. J. Cozad warns the disease may be spreading and calls for drastic measures to prevent serious consequences.
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Delpha
W. J. Cozad
New Bank to Take Over Peoples Bank Business
A new bank is planned to be organized to assume the former Peoples Bank operations after state authorities recently closed it. Efforts to secure stock subscriptions proceed well, with many old bank stockholders set to participate and arrangements made to return deposits to those who had funds at the Peoples Bank prior to its closure.
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Peoples Bank
Accident Injures Galt Couple En Route to Convention
Herbert Clark and Jean Carnes of Galt were injured in a car crash on Death Curve while traveling to a city convention from Galt to Excelsior Springs. The vehicle skidded off an embankment. Clark sustained a severe head cut and multiple broken ribs. Camel, a third occupant, escaped with minor injuries.
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Herbert
Clark
Jean Carnes
Galt
As City
Excelsior Springs
Camel
Burns Declared Republican Sheriff Candidate in Meagher County
Lavina Mont May 24 1924. Antor Rasmussen publishes a letter praising Jesse Burns as a fearless and honest official candidate for sheriff in the county.
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Pearson-Burton
Uncle Tom
Depew
U. S. Hart
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