Ralston Aides Shift in New York Convention Race
Washington report notes changes in the Democratic presidential nomination contest. Indiana Senator Ralston loses ground as McAdoo delegates rally to McAdoo, while Carter Glass and John V. Davis emerge as favored second choices. Old guard leaders Murphy and Brannan likely back Underwood, diminishing Ralston’s early advantages amid a divided field.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Ralston
Indiana
New York
Ohio
Repubblican
Cox
McAdoo
Gil
Carter Glass
Virginia
John V. Davis
Old Guard
Tong
Old Guards
Tom Tag- Bart
Murphy
Brennan
Gov. Smith
McAdan
Smith
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Depew at 90 declines golf and keeps daily routine
New York April 23 Ten years from today Chauncey M Depew will try golf again but at 90 he sticks to office hours arriving about 14 00 and leaving 4 30 to 5 00. The veteran railroad man and former US senator explains long life by avoiding railroad workers endless worries. He plans to speak at the Republican convention this year and supports women in politics though he jokes they tell fewer funny stories than he does. He expects Coolidge to be reelected and sees the younger generation moving away from dogs.
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Associated Press
New York
Channcer M. Depew Qty
United States
Depew
Chicago
Coolidge
Movie Theatre Leaders Gather for New Orleans Meeting
About 26 leading motion picture theatre owners, members of Associated First National Pictures, Inc., are expected to attend the corporation's annual meeting in New Orleans this afternoon. The session runs through tomorrow and Friday.
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New Orleans
Associated First National Pictures, Inc
Deathbed trial frees man who saved funeral fund
In a bedside court in a hospital, Judge Daniel F. Trude heard dying John Roduriez claim he saved 200 dollars for burial and that his landlady Mrs Verenjes Malrohe stole it. The dying man testified he would not sin and preferred a decent burial. the court found him not guilty.
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International News Wire
Chicago
John Roduriez
Verenjes Malrohe
Roduriez
Cong
Daniel F. Trude
Wagner Held For Forgery in Iowa Barrage
Robert Wagner of Marion Iowa is jailed on federal forgery charges for signing Carl R Krueger s name to two government checks. He admitted guilt before U S Commissioner J E Dempster and posted a 1500 bond. Wagner, once a WW II buddy of Krueger, was taken to Marion after arrest in Waterloo by U S deputy marshal M H Healy.
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Robert “Bob Wagner
Franklin
Marion
Carl R. Krueger
Wagner
Kruegers
France
Waterloo
M. Bh. Tealy
Cedar Rapids
United States
J. E. Dempster
Healy
Cedic Rapids
Federal Grand Jury
Krueger
Waller
Three Women Seated on Bank Case Jury in Maquoketa
In Maquoketa Iowa on April 22 a district court jury was selected to hear the state’s case against Joseph Kelso Jr a former official of the Kelso State bank at Bellevue accused of embezzlement. The jury includes three women and opening testimony is set for this morning.
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Maquoketa, Ja
Joseph Kelso, Jr
Kelso State Bank
Bellevue
Kelso
Seven Hull Stores Gutted by Flames
A fast moving fire swept through the business district of Trnll Ta on April 2, gutting seven stores. The blaze began in an implement shop and spread despite efforts of fire fighters aided by a south wind. Insurance coverage on the buildings was minimal.
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Trnll
Seven balloons start national elimination race at Kelly field
Brisk southerly winds greet seven entrants in the national elimination balloon race at Kelly field Fort Fort Dodge Hawkeye Clay Works plant disaster details follow. Public notices describe the event time 4 o'clock and the order of takeoff with pilots and aides listed. The start features a pilot balloon ahead of the others and a sequence of five minute intervals. The event is part of an International News Wires report from San Antonio dated April 22.
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San Antonio
International News Wires
Tex
Kelly Field
TH. B. Honey- Well
Kansas City
Ipnt
Frank Kohor
Work Dodge
Hawkere Clay Works
Honeywell
George W. Melaisie
Ttrooks
Teloaseul
Fhre
Haltoon “Co-Operative Club of
Las Ci
Cam
Ale
Boundiner
Kelley Field
Army
WLA
Fournier
Horant
pHa
C.W. Wallan
Ralison
Detroit
Herbert von Thagen
Svend AL W. Rasmussen
Disputed State Aid For Mining Camp Schools Probed
Iowa legislative investigators heard testimony on alleged discrimination in distributing mining camp school funds. Superintendent May Franger was accused of impartiality, with witnesses citing unequal aid to schools like Glmitz Moran Lucas High Bridge Marquisville versus larger districts. Witnesses described use of a $60 000 yearly fund and questioned consistency in allotments to children of miners. Governor Kendall and other officials testified as the probe continued.
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Des Moines
Department of
Miss
Mystic
Glmitz
Moran
Lucas High Bridge
Marquisville
Mite
Agans
Luther Lanstrom
Madrid
Joseph J. Rance
Elkhorn
Francis
Kendall
Miss Francis
Thelma Nelsson
McAdoo S and s Manager in Tennessee Dead from Heart Disease
George Fort Milton, editor of The Chattanooga News and a prominent Tennessee business and political figure, died suddenly in the Jordan hotel in Murfreesboro. Cause was heart disease. Milton led the McAdoo presidential campaign in Tennessee, with headquarters in Nashville supporting a broad canvass across the middle state. April 23.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
George Fort Milton
Chattanooga 5 Ning News
Tennessee
Jordan Hotel
Murfreesboro
Penn
Times
Milton
Willliam Gibbs McAdoo
Nashville
Carbide Explosion Kills Boy in Industrial Accident
A carbide explosion at the Wilks plant fatally injures 6-year-old Petre Tussen while a worker clears a pile of debris. The boy’s body was reportedly hurled high into the air and over treetops as the accident occurred during cleanup at the factory. Investigators are examining the blast’s cause and the plant’s safety measures.
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Boy
Cmon
Petre Tussen
Wilks
Glethin
Pach Wistata Indus
World Briefs From Across Europe Americas
Cable briefs report U S and Canada may shift policy if immigration reform passes. Paris notes steam whistle replaces sunrise boom in factories. Berlin announces death of Count Adolph von Montgelag German minister to Mexico. Britain broadcasts King George and Prince of Wales speeches at opening of an expo. Central America reports Honduran rebels seize Chaluteca amid counterrevolution. Exiled ex king George of Greece comments on future throne recall. Spanish dignitaries depart for Italy after meeting King Alfonso.
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United States
Canada
Paris
Berlin
Adolph von Montgelag
Mexico
Wembley
King George
Prince of Wales
Ratio
Sin-Salvador
Chiternational News
London
George
Greece
iWaily Mall
Crovee
Republican delegate eyes Pershing VP bid at national convention
Telegraph briefs dispatch from Riochester and other cites report Mark Woods of Lincoln launching a campaign to push Gen John J Pershing as Republican vice presidential nominee. New York figures James W Gerard warns lifting the act could win back 3 500 609 Democratic votes. Havana sees 14 US seaplanes return from maneuvers. Bremner Haven notes the Columbus departs for New York on maiden voyage. St Johns reports Sir Richard Squires arrested on larceny charges. Rome notes Mussolini sends Caetani to Pittsburgh to honor Mme Duse.
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Riochester
Mion
Mark O A. Woods
Lincoln
Neb
Coolidge
John J. Pershing
New York
James W. Gerard
United States
Germany
Washington
Havana
Culebra
Canal Zone
Marana
Bremner Haven
Lloyd
Columbus
Tady
St. Johns
N. S
Richard Squires
Newfoundland
Rome
Mussolini
Prince Caetani
Pitsburgh
Italy
Mme. Duse
Poor Breakfasts and No Breakfasts Cause Three Women to Die
Chicago April 22 Miss Anna de Jay and Mrs Borlotenza died after confessed wife slavers Fred de Jay and James Potenza said poor breakfasts caused the murders. An all night delay led to the confession as Potenza described threats, including a throat slitting claim, blaming meals for the killings.
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Chicago
Anna’ de Jay
de Joy
Potenza
Po Ile
Candidates Filled For State Primaries In Iowa
Des Moines reports a crowded primary slate with eight gubernatorial nominees, including six Republicans and two Democrats. Filing extended to midnight with Ramsay’s office busy as candidates and delegates submitted papers for offices across state government, Senate seats, and attorney general.
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Associated Proacer
Capitol
Des Moines
Politica
Muneroun
Biala Ramsay
Train Collision in Switzerland Kills 30, Wounds 56
Swiss authorities report a fatal train wreck near Zurich with 30 dead and 56 injured. Officials say identification of victims is difficult, and disaster response teams search the wreckage as rescuers work amid confusion.
Hunt Named for Trade Commission Appointment
Charles W. Hunt of Des Moines, secretary of the Iowa Manny Burren federation, was recommended to President Coolidge by Senator Canning for a vacancy on the federal trade commission. He formerly led the federation and previously helped place Edward Gunningham as secretary when the federal reserve board member was appointed. Hunt owns stock farm at Logan, Pennsylvania.
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Washington
Charles W. Hunt
Des Moines
Iowa
Coolidge
Senitor Canning
Republican
Trudy Commission
Seconst Mucleract Ton Mua
Trey Moines
Charles W. Flint
Federal Trade Commission
Whl
Towaarin Huresu Federation
University Women Favor World Court
In Washington on April 28 the American Association of University Women urged the United States to participate in the world court and support ratification of the League covenant. The executive committee submitted a report recommending action by the convention.
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Washington, D. C
American Association of University
United States
League of Nations
Washington House and Senate Meet in Morning Sessions
The Washington legislature holds morning sessions with the House meeting at noon and the Senate at 10 am. Committees progress on Boulder Dam, Texas land fraud probes, shipping board inquiry, Sterling Reed opposition, McPadden bill, truth in fabrics, and transportation act rate sections. Several panels examine indictments and reports from various groups.
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House
Senata
Seniuta Ofl
American Chemical Society
House Irrigation Committee
Senate
Texas
House Banking Committee
House Committee
Shipping Board
House Education Committee
American Association of Uoversity
Wheeler
Inlense Commerce Committee
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Secretary to Three U.S. Secretaries Dies
Elisha J. Babcock, 80, longtime confidential secretary to three U.S. Secretaries of State, died in Los Angeles. He served under John Hay, John Sherman and Elihu Root during their cabinet terms.
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Son Angeles
Cal
Elisha J. Babcock
United States
Nime
John Hay
John Sherman
Eriha Root
New York Bobbed Hair Bandit Faces Prison Term
Celia Cooney known as the bobbed hair bandit faces charges in police court after a string of 18 robberies begun with motive of funding family needs. She and Edward Cooney, an ex sailor, carried revolvers in Jacksonville and New York incidents. he has a longer criminal record. She could receive up to 10 years with total maximum 20 years for the pair.
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Hig United Press
New York
Celia Cooney
Jacksonville
Fla
Leila Cooney
East Side
Brooklyn
Pinkie
Babe
Edward Cooney
Deita
Edward
Cooney
Pinchot Defeated in Primary by Strassburger in Pa
Philadelphia reports Norristown publisher Ralph Beaver Strassburger leads Gov Gifford Pinchot for delegate at large to the Republican national convention by about 400000 votes with Philadelphia tally showing a large win for Strassburger. Coolidge over Johnson dominates New Jersey pref primary as 31 delegates go to the president. Georgia Democrats plan to back McAdoo at the national convention.
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Strassburger
Philadelphia
Ralph Begger Atrassburger
Norristown
Gifford Pinchot
Straussburger
Pinchot
State Organization
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
United States
Pepper and
Reed
William S. Ware
Congress
W. Harry Baker
State Republican Committee
Elizabeth Price Martin
Coolidge
Altho Mone
Republican Delepates
Representative Ware
Johnson
Jersey
Newark
N. J
Adam We. Jonson
California
New Jersey
Antisaloon League
Soolridge
George
Silver
W.W. OM. Adge
Edward C. Stokes
Dele Bates-at-large
Joseph S. Frelinghuysen
League
Blamis Liquor Interests
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Ralph Beaver Strassburger
Lquor
Zang Paltics
Georgia
William G. McAd
McAdoo
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
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