Coolidge and Dawes Nominated by Republican Convention
The Cleveland meeting of the Republican national convention nominated Calvin Coolidge for president on the first ballot and Charles Dawes for vice president on the third. Dawes, a former head of the army purchasing board and first Budget Bureau director, was chosen amid a confident mood. The article notes Coolidge’s widespread support, Dawes’s reform record, and expectations for the campaign with Dawes as a tough, plainspoken ally.
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Cleveland
Calvin Coolidge
Charles G. Dawes
Coole
Wisconsin
North Dako
Burton
Michiam University
Senator LaFollette
Coolidge
Lowden
Maois
Towden
Judge Kenyon of
Tews
IT Dawes
London
Jawden
Mendell
Mon
Lowder
Arbert Hoover
Genral Dawes
Dawes
Orietta
Ohio
Chicago
Harding
Budget Bureau
Ite
Coolid
Germany
Europe
Olidge
Excellent tournament with Mila at Milan Golf Club
A rainy weekend gave way to a sunny day as 385 or 40 Milan Golf Club members played in a social tournament at the Cabin. Unionville teams led by Porter and Cassady won their matches, while Milan’s ladies, Garrison and Haynes, defeated a Milan team in one nine hole round. Semifinals of the President's handicap tourney set for next Sunday morning with the final at two in the afternoon.
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Milan
Cullum
Dickerson
Unionville Mesdames
Garrison Wnd
Haynes
Unionville
Trentor
Bereavements Struck Mendota Man in Quick Succession
Meo WK Stewart of Mendota reported a string of bereavements with the deaths of Mrs Isecorge KO Perkins and his mother, both in Centerville. He was in Minnesota when news arrived, attended Perkins's funeral, and later learned of his mother's death. Stewart had earlier survived a nonfatal wreck on April 13 near Gunnell, when the entire M&Stf train was ditched but only two minor injuries occurred.
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Stewart
Mendota
Isecorge KO Perkin
Minnesota
Perkins
Centervile
Victor Miller to Speak in Theatre Veal Missouri Meeting
Victor J Miller Republican candidate for Missouri governor, will speak this afternoon at Theatre Veal. He previously led the St Paul Police Department for about two years, earning a strong enforcement record that sparked controversy but earned respect. A large crowd is expected despite short notice.
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Victor J Miller
Missouri
Veal
Coolidge Wins Majority At Republican National Convention
Coolidge secured 1 065 of 1 109 votes by state delegates with 84 for La Follette and 10 for Johnson. La Follette carried Wisconsin and six North Dakota votes. Johnson drew ten from South Dakota. Kenosha delegate Thomas Scott pressed to count his vote for Coolidge against La Follette.
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Coolidge
LaFollette
Hiram Johnson
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Johnson
South Dakota
Thomas Scott
Kenosha
la Follette
Clean-Up Week Proposed by City Mayor
Mayor T M Parker asks residents to observe Clean-Up Week starting July 7 as the sewer project nears completion and streets and alleys are returned to city control. He urges pride in the city during the cleanup effort.
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T. M. Parker
Unity Platform for Nation Growth by Coolidge and Dawes
The document pledges unity among all classes without privilege, promises progressive growth, and outlines a plain course for prosperity for a nation over a hundred million. It praises President Coolidge and General Dawes, asserting sincerity and faithful enactment if a Republican congress supports them.
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Coolidge
Dawes
June Wedding in Unionville Arranges Dawn Ceremony
Miss Jean freRin fe and Mr Roy Leo Hutchison will wed at 10:30 am Thursday at the bride’s parents home in Unionville. Elder Fee York will officiate in a ring ceremony as Mildred Nurton sings. The couple will depart for Kansas City after the ceremony and are connected to Kirksville and Unionville schools and families.
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Jean freRinfe
Roy Leo Hutchison
J C. McKinley
Lionville
Hutchison
Unionville High School
Fee York
Mildred Nurton
Grace Jones Hinbbs
Mendelssohn
Ruth Pollock
Virginia Melton
O M Hutchison
Kirksville
Mabel Gladys
Dorothy
Clyde Heady
Ponca City
Oklahoma
Mary Matlick
Wildred Nurton
Mass
Nettie Dickerson
Livonta
Joe Davidson
Fayette
Kansa
Waartmert
Hrtebtsen
Kansas Cty
Nionville
Theuy
Terchers College
Kirksile
State University
Miu- Me Kinles
Tanchers College
Hitkssille
Nionville Hol
Fife
Road Graveling To Begin On Five Mile Section
State highway graveling tied to five mile stretch from Unionville south begins this week. Contractor reps are here and gravel shipments from LaGrange arrive soon. The gravel is praised for strong cementing qualities and no tinder, with work starting at the Unionville depot and along Route No 5 toward Lemons. It will also follow Route No 4 to Hall Johnson corner west of town.
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Menville
Lagrange
Unionville
Lemons
Hall Johnson Corner
Lowden crowd stands firm against top GOP ticket
Former Governor Frank O expresses firm resolve not to accept the head of the Republican ticket despite efforts to win him over. He reiterates his wordbreaking pledge and says he will help the ticket’s victory but refuses the top role, citing past expenditures tied to his name though not personally responsible.
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Frank O Seesden
Hiineis
Middleton and Raupp Fly to Republican Convention
Frank Middleton of the State Labor Commission and Adjutant General Raupp flew from St Louis to Cleveland by two airplanes to attend the Republican national convention. They reached in time to participate, then returned to St Louis with a mid route stop at Kokomo Indiana. Middleton described the trip as pleasant and productive.
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Frank Middleton
Raupp
Cleveland
Ohio
St. Louis
Missouri
Kokomo
Indiana
Middleton
Band Concert Program March Triumphal Overture
Readable fragments list a band concert program with titles such as The Gipsy Festival and Silver Pudilee. Mentions include March selections and medleys, but many items and spellings are garbled. No clear date, venue, or full artist names are identifiable.
Livestock Market Report From Chicago St Louis and Kansas City
The Republican relays three market snapshots with hogs and cattle rising in Chicago and St Louis while Kansas City shows slow activity. Hog receipts reach 21 000 in Chicago with desirable grades up to 10c higher. St Louis hogs 10c higher with 180 to 210 lb butchers at 7 30 to 7 40. cattle receipts near 5 000 with a lone load at 85 and beef steers weak. Sheep at Chicago 4 000 head with lambs around 14 00 to 14 50 and ewes 4 34 to 4 51. Kansas City hogs 14 000 with shippers at 7 10 top and packer 7 05 top. cattle very slow with yearlings 3 75 to 9 60 and cows and cutters around 2 25 to 8 25.
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Republican
Chicago
St. Louis
Texas
Lowe
Shee
Kansas City
Lexas
Signs tax reduction bill prompt cautious presidential stance
The text notes President Coolidge signaling cautious support for a proposed tax reduction bill while urging a statement clarifying that while taxes would fall, the measure lacks full revenue adjustments. It expresses hope Congress will act next winter to curb wealth escape via tax exempt securities and redirect wealth to productive channels.
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Cooldge
Pickler Donates $25,000 for Kirksville Library
Kirksville official records note donor William S. Pickler, an early graduate and former faculty member, gave $25 000 toward a modern brick fireproof library. The gift brings regents funds to about $100 000 to construct the Pickler Library, replacing a burned building from last winter.
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MW Pickler
Kirksville
Pickler
Tter
Board of Regents
Two youths confess revolting Chicago kidnapping murder
Two affluent youths confessed to kidnapping and killing the 14 year old son of a millionaire and stuffing the body in an old culvert. The highly educated pair, connected to Sears Roebuck and another wealthy family, say the act was in the name of science. Authorities anticipate a hard legal battle owing to parental wealth.
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Chicago
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Brookhart Wins in Iowa Senate Nomination
Senator Smith W. Brookhart of Iowa was nominated by Republicans in the memory election held last week by between thirty and forty thousand votes over Burton E. Sweet. John Hammill led the governor field. no majority, convention to choose. Burbank alleged Klan candidate. Democrats nominate Dan Steck for senator and J C Murtagh for governor.
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Smith W. Brookhart
Iowa
Burton E. Sweet
John Hammill
W . Burbank
Burbank
Dan Steck
Ottumwa
J C Murtagh
Two youths arrested in Knox County theft cases
Two young men from Fidoraslo prings were arrested by the sheriff of Knox County on charges of stealing an automobile from George Wooda of Hamiland. A separate break in at a northern Knox County store in Fa ius saw merchandise and post office funds taken. The suspects are tied to other thefts and are jailed in Kirksville awaiting charges.
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Knox County
Sherff
George Wooda
Hamiland
Faius
Knox
Wen
Kirksville
Erawer
Memphis Democrat
Radio Brings Republican National Convention to Local Town
Residents gathered around radios to follow Cleveland Ohio proceedings last week. The community heard delegate cheers and the vice presidential ballot as it happened, with radio listening creating a vivid campaign atmosphere.
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Cleveland
Ohio
United States
Pegland to Pay Interest on Debt to United States
Pegland will pay the United States sixty nine million dollars on June 1 as interest on its debt per the agreement between the two nations. The article lauds Pegland for meeting obligations promptly and notes other countries’ perceived disrespect for avoidance of debt obligations.
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Pegland
Fagland
Sober Drivers Wanted Amid Drive Under Influence Concerns
The article notes arrests of young men for operating vehicles while intoxicated under a Republican report. It states fines and sentences were imposed after court appearance and warns of the danger to life and property when drunk driving endangers others.
Senator Kinney Shot in St Louis Suburb
State Senator Michael Kinney was shot four times while waiting for a train in a St Louis suburb. He escaped in a car but remains hospitalized. Kinney, a powerful river wards Democrat, was known for resisting drug traffic pressure despite local dangers.
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Michael Kinney
St Louis
Kinney
Tourist from Oregon Hits Car Carrying Three Women
A tourist from Oregon, looking back at a sign, collided with a car carrying three women near Bethany. The impact demolished the other car but caused no injuries. The tourist guided the damaged vehicle into town for repairs.
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Oregon
Bethany
Auurene
Gold Find Reported in La Plata County
The LaPlata Republican notes an ore sample found by George W. Riley in the Annabel neighborhood assays six dollars per ton in gold and two in silver. If confirmed, a Klondike rush could follow, prompting widespread digging in the northern part of the state.
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LaPlata Republican
George W. Riley
Annabel
Riley
Campaign contributions to be made public
Congress enacted legislation mandating fullest publicity for all campaign contributions to federal candidates. A complete report is required every ten days during the campaign and records must be public. The law replaces older loophole prone provisions and extends coverage since suffrage reforms. Miss Maxine Bowie of Cincinnati visited the Arthur Duffey home Saturday.
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Congress
Maxine Bowie
Cincinnati, Ta
Arthur Duffey
Married at Livonia Ruth Gorrell Weds Leroy Munger
Ruth Gorrell daughter of J W and Mrs Gorrell of Des Moines became Mrs Leroy J Munger in a June wedding at her grandparents home near Livonia. The ceremony was conducted by Evangelist W M Gilbert. The couple will reside in Des Moines with Munger employed by Vacuum Oil Company.
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Ruth
J W. Gorrell
Des Moines Jn
J M. Gorrell
Livonia
Leroy J Munger
Des Moines
Vacuum Oil Company
Munger
Putnam County
Unionville
Lone Wisconsin delegate presses for unanimous Coolidge vote
One Wisconsin delegate led the Coolidge demonstrations at the Republican national convention last week. He announced his own vote against the others, moved to secure unani mous election, while a small Wisconsin group and six North Dakota delegates voted no. The La Follette faction barely rose until a crowd sang the Star Spangled Banner and the delegates stood at attention.
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Coolidge
Wisconsin
Detectives Located in Harrrison County Liquor Probe
The Bethany Clipper and Bethany Republican report two detectives who confessed to plans to frame officials and citizens of Harrison County. The agency head says the men tou bled him and were to seek evidence against liquor law violators and promises a sensational reveal about local residents.
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Bethany Clipper
Bethany Republican
Harrison County
Cheagency
Rethauny
Election Carried in Sullivan County for New Court House
About five hundred names signed petitions to the Sullivan County Court for a special election to vote on building a courthouse costing not more than 150000. The court set July to hold the vote, noting the county’s need and lack of a courthouse. The article urges voting yes to finance and construct a county courthouse.
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Sullivan County
Milan Standart
Thieving of Auto Accessories Spurs Move in Trenton
The Times reports rising automobile accessory thefts in Trenton with cushions and trappings going missing from parked cars. Rev. Todd, pastor of the Christian church, is among those left riding home on a gasoline tank, as residents vow to confront the thieves when caught.
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Trenton
Rev
Todd
Christian Church
Priest Announces for Governor in Democratic Field
Former Judge Henry E. Priest of St. Louis filed late for the Democratic nomination for governor. An ardent anti Klan advocate and wet supporter, he urged fellow Democrats to declare their stances or risk his entry. His filing likely draws heavily from St. Louis wet voters.
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Henry
Priest
St. Louis
Missouri Weather Forecast Daily Brief
Partly overcast tonight and Thursday with local thunder storms. Temperatures steady. Rainfall continuous and heavy, causing creeks to rage and crop damage to corn and other fields.
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Missouri
Republican
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