Three candidates seek support of Minnesota voters
In Minnesota a three way race to fill the late Knute Nelson’s senate seat dominated by liquor issues. Magnus Johnson of the Farmer-Labor party, Gov. Preus and Hendrik Shipstead faced sharp debates on prohibition, with local concerns eclipsing national questions.
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International News Wire
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
United States Senate
Knute Nelson
Magnus Johnson
Farmer-Labor Party
Hendrik Shipstead
Senate
John F. McGee
Judge McGee
United States Court
Johnson
F.A. C. Preus
Preng
Twin Cities
Antisaloon League of Minnesota
Preua
Carley
Harding
Equity Co-operative Exchange
Praus
Max
Louis Collins
Paper delivery times and missing copy procedure
The notice instructs Courier delivery by 5 30 and offers a remedy if missed due to carrier error. Readers are asked to call 5100 before 6 30 p m for a replacement copy.
Chicago’s first white woman to hang denied new trial
Signora Sabella Witti Crudelle, the first white woman sentenced to hang in Chicago, was denied a new trial by Judge Joseph B. David. Her execution was scheduled for October 12 with her husband, co-defendant Pater Crudelle, also denied a new trial and to be hanged the same day for the hammer murder of Frank Nitti.
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Geme Mn
United Press
Chicago
Signora Sabella Witti-Crudelle
Joseph B. David
Columbus Day
Pater Crudelle
Frank Nitti
Sen
Signora Nitti-Crudelle
Las Vegas Judge May Be Impeached
Santa Fe July 14 The Mag net editor of the Albuquerque Tribune Carl Magee was found guilty of contempt of court by District Judge D J Leahy in Las Vegas and sentenced to 380 days in jail plus fines totaling 4050 for editorials. Magee and his co defendant the Magee Publishing company face political pressure amid calls for a special legislative session to impeach Judge Leahy.
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Associated Press
Santa Fe
N. M
Carl Co
Magnet
Albuquerque Tribune
D. J. Leahy
Las Vegas
San Miguel County
Magee
Hinkle
Leany
Tuskegee Hospital Tells of Klan Robe Uses
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People accuses the Tuskegee veterans hospital of storing sheets used as Ku Klux Klan robes for the July 3 anti Negro parade and says white hospital attendants entertained paraders afterward.
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Tuskegee Klan
New York
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Tuskey Veterans’ Hospital
Midwest states urged to join battle on Pittsburgh plus
Illinois and Wisconsin lead a regional campaign to rally Michigan Indiana Missouri Nebraska South Dakota and Colorado to oppose the Pittsburgh plus system in steel. A public drive to win sentiment against the plan is set with offices in Chicago by July 21, aiming to persuade the federal trade commission that Pittsburgh plus violates federal acts and burdens western steel consumers.
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Chicago
Michigan
Indiana
Missouri
Nebraska
South Dakota
Colorado
Illinois
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Iowa
Minnesota
Pittsburgh
Legal Department
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Alabama
Federal Trade Commission
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Police Nab Man Over Baby Sale Offer in Cleveland
Cleveland July 14 George Bombrey 31 was questioned as detectives traced a report that he offered to sell his six month old daughter for 5000 His wife and child were sent to the detention home pending inquiry Police say he renewed the offer to two Cleveland dentists and claimed the baby was born in Portsmouth Ohio He said he moved to Toledo but lost his job and came to Cleveland recently with his wife agreeing to the sale.
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Cleveland
George Bombrey
Bombrey
Rem- Vorey
Ifer
Portsmouth
Ohe
Toledo
Forty Irish Rebels Escape From Guard Train
In Glenmel Ireland on July 14 irregular Irish republic members recently captured escaped from a guard of the regular army. While being transported to another prison they dashed for liberty as their train passed through a tunnel. One prisoner was wounded and recaptured.
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Glenmel
Ireland
Irish Republican Irregulars
Weather Outlook for Washington Week Begins Monday
Weather outtook for the week beginning Monday in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Generally fair skies with temperatures near or above normal. Occasional local thunderstorms probable in parts of the region.
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Washington, D. C
Mississippi
Missouri
Two Killed When Engine Blows Up in Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine Iowa July 14 Engine Schaal and Fireman White of Boone were instantly killed when their extra freight engine on the Northwestern railroad blew up in the west yards at 1130 am. The locomotive was wrecked and thrown off the track. The train was en route between Boone and Belle Plaine. Cause not yet determined but water shortage in the boiler is suspected.
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Schaal
White
Boone
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Belle Plains
West Yard
Fainting Ethel Arrest Follows Bank Fraud Allegation
Chicago July 14 Grace Hooks known as Fainting Ethel fainted five times while en route to the station after Det Sgt Edward Birmingham arrested her in Chicago. Police say she signed A J Landstroms name to checks in Lincoln and other cities and she was convicted there with Edward R Barnes who was once Joliet penitentiary inmate but later pardoned. Barnes was sent to Foliot for killing his mother in law.
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Chicago
Grace Hooks
Ethel
Lincoln
Neb
Edward Birmingham
A. J. Landstrom
State Bank of
Edward R. Barnes
Joliet
Barnes
Foliot
Robbers Strike Raritan State Bank in Early Morning Heist
Four men entered the Raritan state bank at 2 o clock this morning in Burlington jurisdiction. The main office safe was robbed of 3500 dollars and several valuable papers. The gang used five charges of nitro glycerine in the break in.
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Burlington
Raritan State Bank
Raritan
Heat Proves Deadly Across Holland and Europe
Sixty nine people die in Holland from the week long heat wave as Europe records high temperatures. Amsterdam and London report the hottest spells in years with Berlin reaching near ninety three degrees and Paris sweltering on Bastille Day.
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United Press
Amsterdam
Holland
Europe
London
Berlin
Paris
Dry Raiders Seize 200 Motorboats In Smugglers Run
Detroit agents with Treasury reps seized 200 motorboats from Ecorse Wyandotte and Trenton after confrontations with an angry mob. Boats lacked required equipment and were towed to the riverfront for owners to explain noncompliance with federal navigation laws. Authorities pledge broader action to curb rum running and enforce boat registration.
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Mich
Pederali
Treasury Department
Ecorse
Wyandotte
Trenton
Down River District
Customs -Department
Weorse
Customs
Aa Gnaag
Prohibition
Lfcult
James R. Davis
Michigan
Davis
Treasury
Prohibition Department
Naner
Des Moines Bathers Clash Over Racial Beach Access
Des Moines bathers clash as city council opens municipal beaches to all races. A delegation of African American swimmers sought entry to Franklin Beach, Camp Dodge pool, and Avon Lake, facing intimidation claims while leaders threaten legal action to gain admission.
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Des Moines
Franklin Beach
Camp Dodge Pool
Avon Lake Beach
Gary to Start Abolishing 12-Hour Day in Six Weeks
Hibert H. Gary head of United States Steel says the company will begin reducing the 12 hour workday within six weeks. Plans are being developed and execution will take time as steps toward shortening shifts are set in motion amid labor interest and anticipated increased labor supply from southern regions and abroad.
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Associated Press
New York
Hibert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Harding
Ucune LU Pty Orn Sains Anevan Ee
Jary
Mexico
Philippines
Attorney Implicates Americans in Far East Arms Ring
Shanghai dispatch cites U S district attorney Leonard Husar alleging a global gun and ammo smuggling network centered in Shanghai. He says 12 Americans are linked with the operation, with expectations of more than 30 U S citizens involved, and lists Britons, Chinese, Japanese, and Russians as participants. A $3.6 million illicit deal links Chang Tso Lin to G V Stain, with Capt L D Kearney named among Americans implicated.
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Edna Lee
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Shanghai
China
Leonard Husar
United States
Mit- Hong
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Musar
Jtha
Iusar
Great Britiam
Japan
Russia
Husar
Chang Tso Lin
G. V. Stain
United States Army
Chang
L. D. Kearney
Kearney Company
Bees at Hamburg Sting Two Horses to Death in Field
Bees at Hamburg caused the deaths of two horses owned by Luther Hudson in a field near Hamburg Louisiana. The swarm covered the animals before they could be unhitch ed. Both horses died within hours despite veterinary efforts. The farmer sustained injuries while attempting to rescue the team.
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Hamburg
Luther Hudson
Spurgin Said To Be in Mexico Awaiting Surrender
Chicago reports Warren C. Spurgin, ex-president of the Michigan Trust, a fugitive since 1921, is in Mexico with limited funds and homesick. The Chicago Journal cites Mexican government cooperation for prompt removal once custody is secured, with Leary the bank receiver confirming the facts and noting Spurgin’s bodyguard demands.
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Warren c. Spurgin
Michigan Trust Company
Justico
Mexico
Alea
Chicago Journal Today
Journal
Spirgin
John S. Lord
John W. Leary
Spurgin
Parley Moves to Scrap Warships Under Naval Treaty
Secretary Denby chaired a naval council meeting to arrange the scrapping of battleships abandoned under the naval limitation program as all major powers ratify the treaty.
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Calis Parley
Washington, D. C
Denby J
Naval Council
Barrymore Weds Irene Fenwick in Rome Ceremony
Lionel Barrymore and Irene Fenwick wed in Rome today. Barrymore, heir to the famous Barrymore family, is related to John and Ethel Barrymore. The bride is noted as a prominent actress and the couple recently sailed from New York.
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Lionel Barrymore
Irene Fenwick
Rome
Barrymore
Sone
New York
Arete
John
Ethel Barrymore
Two Killed and a Des Moines Man Hurt in South Dakota Wreck
Aberdeen S D July 14 two persons died and a Des Moines man was seriously injured as a freight train wreck on the Chicago Mitchell St Paul line near Alamo S D left fourteen cars off the track. John Larson whose address was unknown was instantly killed. Fred Allen of Butte Montana died later from injuries while being taken to a hospital at Selby. Ted McAvoy of Des Moines suffered a broken leg and internal injuries. Wrecking crews searched the debris for seven other men who were said to have been stealing a load of ore described in unclear terms.
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Aberdeen
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Des Moines
Chicago, Mitrranthea & St. Paul
Alamo
Ted McAvoy
John Larson
Fred Allen
Butte
Mtont
Selby
Allen Siflerpa
Banker Orders Office Girls to Dress More Modestly
White Plains July reports J C Stevens of Westchester Title & Trust Co bans sleeveless dresses and sheer fabrics for female staff. He sent one worker home to change, then posted pay envelope notices urging proper business attire. All 80 girls complied. bobbed hair drew no objections.
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White Plains
J. C. Btevens
Westchester Tithe & Trust Co
Stevens
Miners Families View Burned and Blackened Burke Homes
Fire swept Burke canyon destroying Burke Idaho’s main business section and most of Maca, leaving about 400 homeless. Hecla mine workers escaped through tunnels as flames cut power and light, with Hecla surface works entirely lost and insured losses around 730000 to 1 million. Red Cross rushed supplies to Burke while railway service remained disrupted and flames spread toward nearby tracks.
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Wallace
Ida
Burke Canyon
Maca
Burke
Saafaty
Hecla
Northern Pacific
Burka
Hercules Mining Company
Hercules
Hecla Company
Tiber Hotel
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Red Cross
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Healah Mining Company
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