Split Expected in Convention Amid Power Struggle
In St Paul Minnesota the delegation plans to block Communist influence by appointing a floor leader and resisting gains by the Communist faction. The farmers prepare to back La Follette while aiming to force unity and control over convention proceedings.
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St. Paul
Ansion
Hall
Jon Vias
Ollette
Joseph
Manley
Ead
Minnesota
la Follette
Big Painting Contract Underway at St Simon Parish
Work has begun on a large painting contract for St Simon church, the boys' school, the academy, Sisters' Home, Brothers' Home, and Parochial Residence. Rex W. Clawson oversees all, with Lowe Brothers high standard mixed paints purchased through O'Donnell Hart & Co.
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St. Simon Church
Echool
Academy
Sisters Home
Rothers’ Home
Aidence
Rex W. Clawson
Lowerothers
O'Donnell Hart&are
Lowe E Brothers
St Louis Doctor Convicted in Diploma Mill Bribery Case
St Louis doctor Robert Hkdcox found guilty of bribery connected to a medical diploma mill scheme. He received a two year sentence in state penitentiary.
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St. Louis
Robert Hkdcox
Woman Turns Bootlegger Over To Police
A young woman in New York dragged William Trumm by the collar and turned him over to a crossing patrol saying Here is mama's bootlegger. She explained she picked him up when he came to deliver a couple of quarts of liquor.
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New York
Primary rage undecided as Minnesota GOP race nears finish
In St Paul on June 18 Judge Oscar Hallam and Rep Thomas Schall claim the Republican nomination for U S senator. With 80 percent of ballots reported Hallam leads by about 3 500 while Schall's camp puts him ahead by 3 500 to 6 000 with 300 precincts still unreported. Magnus Johnson dominates the Farmer Labor ticket with strong pluralities.
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St.Paul
Oscar Hallam
Thomas Schall
A. S
Minnesota
Johnson
Actress Barbara La Marr Death Story Disproved
In Los Angeles on June 18 detectives disprove a tale that Count Oscota was slain over friendship with film star Barbara La Marr. They locate the alleged victim in a rooming house and confirm Oscoto’s identity. Relatives of the actress husband’s crew are released from custody.
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Los Angeles
Oscota
Barbara la Marr
Morris Nodler
Oscoto
Commission Orders Reduced Rates for Vincennes Electric
Indianapolis June 18. Public Service Commission orders reduced electric current rates for Vincennes supplied by the Indiana Power Company. The slash follows a petition by the mayor and eleven citizens of Vincennes.
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Indianapolis
Vincennes
Indiana Power Company
Public Service Commission
Circus Acrobat Dies After Fall in Demonstration
In Columbia Missouri on June 18 L D Bartlett a 32 year old circus acrobat died from injuries after an inner tube broke while he dangled five stories above the street during a tensile strength demonstration.
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Columbia, Mo
L. D
Bartlett
Destructive Wind Hits Benton Illinois
A destructive wind of hurricane proportions struck Benton Illinois today. It toppled hundreds of trees and damaged dozens of buildings. Property damage ran into thousands of dollars with no fatalities reported.
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Benton, Hil
Benton
Traction Company Seeks Bonds to Buy Steel Cars
Indianapolis June 18 The Union Traction Company petitioned the Public Service Commission for authority to issue 1,000,000 in bonds to purchase new steel cars. The move follows Commission recommendations after the Fortville wreck urging steel car purchases.
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Indianapolis
Union Traction Company
Public Service Commission
Fortville
Preliminary Demo Convention Underway In 1924
United Press reports the 1924 Democratic National Convention underway with Al Smith and William McAdoo in headquarters. Bosses Brennan Taggart and Moore maneuver for influence as debates over abolishing the two thirds rule loom and key delegations vie for early leverage. Senator Walsh named permanent chairman of the convention by the Republicans committee, pending approval.
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Robert J. Bender
United Press
New York
al Smith
Willam G. McAdoo
Conycntion
George Brennen
Taggart
Ed Moore
Ohio
Brennan
Illinois
McAdoo
Magre
Sen
Ralstay
Gov. Smith
James Cox
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Ralston
Smith
Rules Committee
Thomas Walsh
Montana
Senate
Rationals Committee
Will Go To Trial For Kidnapping
Mishawaka Indiana June 1 Sacher Garvin and her daughter Alice Cochran face trial on kidnapping charges. Ralph Garvin fourteen is the boy involved and is in the custody of the defendants. Bonds set at five thousand dollars each. The boy was placed with the father after a divorce, then taken by the mother and daughter to Claypool.
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Mishawaka
Ind
Sacher Garvin
Alice Cochran
Claypool
Ralph Garvin
George Garvin
George
Sadie Garvin
Clays Pool
Candidacy Questioned at Battle Creek Platform
The Democratic National Platform gathering at Battle Creek Michigan on June day raised questions about Senator La Follette’s candidacy deeming it unnecessary. William Jennings Bryan declared the stance present at the event.
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Battle Creek
Mich
LaFollet
William Jennings Bryag
Seventeen Die in Steel Car Wreck at Berlin Factory
Berlin dispatch reports seventeen killed and forty injured when a steel car raveled down a hill after brakes failed, derailed, and crashed into a factory wall.
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Berlin
Graduation Exercises At St Marys School
Graduation exercises were held Tuesday at St Marys School with eight graduates from St Marys eighth grade and four eighth graders from the school. Rev John Becher spoke on education and praised the pioneers who founded the schools while urging graduates to uphold learned principles. Diplomas medals and certificates were awarded to the students and several honors noted for punctuality merit music and business penmanship.
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Jesus
John A. Becher
Vincennes
Father Becher
William A
Jochum
Anna Wichman
Anna May Clarsey
Lucille Mangin
Dorothy Floerke
Alfred Miles
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the
Knights of St. John
Audrey Gutsch
Rudolph Stumpp
W. A. Jochum
Helen Kiefer
Marie Dosch
Mildred Massie
A. N. Palmer Co
Caroline Garner
Herman Harter
Judge Wanamaker In Fatal Hospital Jump
In Columbus on June 18 Judge M. R. Wanamaker killed himself by leaping from a fourth floor hospital room where he was confined after a nervous breakdown. He locked the door, filled the tub, and jumped out the window as a nurse was away.
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Columbus
M. R. Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Time Bank Heist Report Confuses Local Readers
A fragmentary police blotter notes a June incident at a bank with two suspects. one held a person while another is accused of stealing $3 from a stocking. Names and full details are unclear in the OCR text.
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Ian George
Mat National Bank
Jas
Increase in Small Fur Bearing Animals in Indiana
George N Manafela superintendent of the fish and game division reports a rise in small fur bearing animals across Indiana based on farmer letters Foxes are notably plentiful and some areas report damage to poultry and small livestock Wolves and coyotes are also present Protective clubs now total 157 statewide aiding conservation efforts Officials say clubs expand fishing and hunting benefits and boost tourism and motor traffic in Indiana
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George N. Manafela
Fish and Game Division
State Conservation Department
Tech
Indiana
Mannfeld
Commonwealth
Another Arrested for Mail Robbery
Police add another man to the list held in connection with the three million dollar mail train robbery last week. More than one hundred thousand dollars of loot has been recovered. June 18. Carlos Fon. There will be a scout hike tomorrow at 3 pm meeting at the Legion hall with bed clothing and food for one meal. all night stay planned. Winnipeg notes report feeding on 2,600,000 acres of land the Manitoba wheat area for 1924 with a reduced wheat area last year.
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Hamill
Pecs
Legion Hall
Winnipeg
Man
Athletic test of ability for playground boys
The Kiwanis sponsored playground movement in Washington aims to physically strengthen boys under 12 through an athletic ability test. The program, conducted by Harry Hanter at Southside and Altonfield schools, includes events such as pull ups or rope climb, broad jump, 60 or 50 yard dash, and baseball throw accuracy. A second test for younger boys is planned with instruction by recreation leaders at Allen Field from 2:30 to 4:30 PM.
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Aix
Recreation Sebastien
America
Ter
Allen’ “Pield
Police Free Detroit Girl From Kidnappers
Seven year old Gina Corsi was rescued by inspector McPherson after kidnapper gang forced a surrender following a chase. The girl was unharmed and ransom of $1,006 had been demanded from her father before the rescue.
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Detroit
Gina
Corsi
Prom
McPherson
Candy
Everett Sanders Named GOP Speakers Bureau Director
Chicago June 1 Congressman Everett Sanders of Terre Haute will head the speakers bureau for the Republican national campaign William Butter chairing the effort announced today Sanders in his fourth term in the House of Representatives
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Chicago
Everett Sanders
Terre. Haute
Republican’ National
William Butter
National
Sanders
Buchanan Named Secretary to Senator Ralston in Indianapolis
Richard Buchanan, veteran Indianapolis newspaper man and current special correspondent for the Indianapolis News, will become secretary to Senator Ralston effective July 1. He succeeds Jacob Duns, who recently died, and is announced today by the Senator.
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Richard Buchanan
Ralaton
Buchanan
Jacob
Duns
Indianapolis News
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