Campaign issues split big business and tariff debate set
Washington dispatch by Mark Sullivan analyzes looming campaign themes. Democrats push nonpartisan league of nations stance and a future referendum while Republicans push tariff as a key issue. Davis and La Follette tied to external attacks and calls for unified government surface in discussions.
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Washington, D. C
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Courier delivery notice with early 4:80 o'clock time request
The notice instructs readers the Courier should be delivered before 4:80, and if the paper is not received by then due to delivery day error or other cause, they should phone 6100 for a replacement copy. Calls reach the office before 6:30 p.m.
Hayward Thompson to Demonstrate Dual Mentality Act
Hayward Thompson ex marine and known for a dual mentality will demonstrate his claimed psychic powers and blindfolded motorcar feat in Waterloo. The Courier promotes the event as a never before seen wonder, following prior Cedar Rapids performances and promising a repeat demonstration to readers.
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Waterloo
Evening Courier
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Cedar Rapids
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Science
Mr. Thompson
Annals of Science
Hayward
Missouri Voters at Polls Today End Primary Campaign
Missouri voters went to the polls to ballot for party nominees for state, congressional, judicial, county and local offices for November. The gubernatorial race drew most interest with five Democrats and three Republicans running. Prohibition and the Ku Klux Klan dominated discussions, with tax reduction and law enforcement also featured.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Los Angeles Seeks Union Rail Station Order
The city of Los Angeles asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to require entering railroads to build and run a new union passenger depot. It also sought abandonment of SP main line tracks on Alameda street for passenger and freight trains and removal of grade crossings by Santa Fe, LA & Salt Lake, and Pacific Electric.
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Alan and Knights of Flaming Circle Clash in Street Riots
Unified Press reporter Niles Aug 5 Nine injured and several arrested as a large melee erupts between Knights of the Flaming Circle, an anti Klan group, and Ku Klux Klan members. About a thousand people reportedly gathered for the confrontation in the street, with fists bristling into bricks and clubs as deputies from Warren helped disperse the riot. The Klansmen accuse Flaming Circle of attempting to oust Mayor Harvey Kistler and Police Chief Round, who helped elect them in the last city election.
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Knights of the Fleming Circle
Antiklan
Ku Klux Klan
Warren
Niles Police
Klansmien
Harvey Kistler
Flaming Circle
Four agrarian killers captured in Mexico City ambush
Four of the agrarist band that shot and killed Mrs. Rosalie Evans, a ranch owner and British subject, were captured by federal scouts and summarily executed. The investigation spread to Puebla with the government pledging wide military action to quell bandits. President Obregon condemned the killings and urged measures to pacify Puebla while British officials took charge of the murder inquiry.
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United Press
Mexico City
Rosalie Evans
Hyans
Puebla
Evans
San Antonio
Tex
el Sol
Obregon
Jenkins
Serrano
Gomez
Martinez
Valley of Mexico
Mexico
Robert Cruz
King
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Wilh
H. Cunard Cummins
Evans Trought
Consu
Warren resigns as ambassador to Mexico
President Coolidge accepts Charles B. Warren’s formal resignation as ambassador to Mexico. Warren criticizes Wilson era policy and vows protection of American property and rights. A successor will be named after necessary diplomatic formalities, likely from outside the current diplomatic corps.
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Washington, D. C
Caollfége
Charles B. Warren
Mexico
White House
Coolidge
Warren
Wilson
Young La Follette to Pick Coolidge Men for State Electors
Senator La Follette will run in Wisconsin as an independent Progressive to avoid forcing President Coolidge to act independently in the state. Robert M. La Follette Jr. said Wisconsin Progressives will not resort to sharp practices and will not now. He noted that Coolidge electors will be on the Republican ticket and that the state Republican committee will name stalwart Coolidge men.
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la Follette
Wisconsin
Coolidge
Robert M. la Follette
William M. Butler
Republican Natio Committee
Young la Follette
Republican State Platform Committee
U S Cutter Heads to Rescue Refugees on Mexican Coast
The revenue cutter Comanche, based in Galveston, is ordered to Tampico to collect American refugees and report to the American consul there. Refugees will be brought to Philadelphia.
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Tex
Aig
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Tampico
Mexican
Philadelphia
Trial of Franks murder case drags on with alienist debates
Chicago August reports Judge Cavarly overrules live defense demands while Arnold Crowe seeks rulings. Dr Healy testifies Loeb and Leopold exhibit diseased motive as Darrow and Crowe spar over nicknames in open court. Proceedings continue as arguments delay jury action.
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Chicago
John R. Cavarly
Franks
Linois Supreme Court
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Jude
Supreme Court
Crowe
Minois Supreme Court
Daily Clash
International News Wire
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William Healy
Boston
John R.caverly
Nathan F., Leopard, Jr
Richard A. Loeb
Bobby Franks
Robert D.crowe
Clarence Tarrow
Cliet
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Seing Loeb
Dicky
Richard Loeb
Nathan Leopold
Davis Nomination Notify Ceremony Drenched in Bunting
Clarksburg West Virginia readies for John W. Davis as Democratic presidential nominee with a large notification ceremony. Officials erect arches and a grand court of honor stage while streets are draped with bunting for a festival expected to attract up to 75 000 visitors. Senator Thomas Walsh will deliver the notification speech from a central platform in Gol Plaza as fireworks mark the event.
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Thomas Walsh
Montana
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Davis
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Court of Hionor
Bank Robbery Strikes Galt Town. Loot Reported
Bandits wrecked the Bank of Galt vault early this morning using explosives and fled with about 5500 in cash. A lookout fired toward residents. telephones were cut. Vigilantes organized and authorities pursued toward Des Moines while wagons of the state aided in the search.
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Dickinson, 40, killed in shaft at Rath Packing plant
Albert F Dickinson, 40, electrician at Rath Packing, was fatally crushed when weights on an elevator descended while he worked in the beet cooling department. He died shortly after at St. Fandy Hospital. Dickinson, who began work at Rath recently after four years at Winterloo Electrical, left a widow and several children. the family home is 500 Randall Street.
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Brookhart Seeks Higher Tariff on Corn Imports
Senator Brookhart asked the tariff commission to raise corn duties while Argentinian exports move northward. Rankin urged steps under the flexible tariff law, and Corn Growers Association secretary Corey noted high U S corn prices. An investigation into production costs and a public hearing are required before any recommendation to the president.
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Argentina
Lewis Expects Brookhart Vote to Go to La Follette Ticket
Des Moines reports that Lewis, president of the Iowa Federation of Labor, said he expects the Brookhart vote will flow to La Follette and Wheeler. He notes a convention is planned for Aug 16 to nominate electors for the La Follette Wheeler ticket.
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Des Moines
Iowa Federal of Labor
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Ambassador Herrick Ill in Paris Reported by White House
President Coolidge was advised that Myron Herrick United States ambassador to Paris is ill in Paris Washington DD C August 5 officials hope he can continue his duties there and not retire from the foreign service The White House learned of his illness today and remains hopeful for his recovery and continued service.
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Washington
DD. C
Coolidge
Myron Herrick
United States
Paris
White House
Herrick
Foreign Service
Mrs Tinney to Sue Her Funny Husband
New York August 5 Mrs Frank Tinney announced she would sue for separation from her comedian husband after his arrest and hearing on charges of beating Imogene Wilson a Fol Hes girl. She said I’ve said all I can stand in an interview.
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New York
Frank Tinney
Imogene Wilson
Anglo-Russ Parley Fails to Agree on Commercial Treaty
London August 3 The British foreign office announced that negotiations between His Majesty's government and the Russian government have broken down and the proposed commercial treaty will not be signed. The Anglo Soviet conference had sat through Saturday and Sunday and into early Tuesday. the Soviet delegation could not accept amendments to article 14 and no agreement was reached.
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London
Mmajesty
Hold Flappers and Youths for Holdup of Movie Actress
Eight youths and three bobbed haired girls under 21 formed a gang in Los Angeles. Police say they carried out more than 40 holdups and robberies, including a raid on motion picture actress Hetty Blythe who lost rings and a fur. Furs and jewelry valued at 5060 were recovered.
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Cal
Rab Snery
Hetty Blythe
Bolsheviks Raid Stolpce Town In Polish Territory
A Bolshevik band armed with machine guns and bombs raided Stolpce town south of Minsk, freed prisoners, and looted the post office and railroad station. Police and workers repelled them at the tax offices. one worker and seven police were killed, Polish cavalry met heavy fire, and survivors fled leaving wounded prisoners. Some raiders wore Soviet army uniforms with red stars.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Stolpce
Stolbtsy
Minsk
Wheralde
Dawes Plan Backed as German Delegates Arrive in London
Prime Minister MacDonald backs Dawes as German Chancellor Marx and Delegation arrive to study interallied reparations drafts. Germany pledges legislation to implement Dawes, aims for quick agreement amid talks at Downing Street plenary session.
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Preamier MacDonall
London
Herr Spicker
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Minig
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Europe
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Germany
Ramsay MacDonald
Dawes
MacDonald
Spokget Glish
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