Weyler Ex Ruler of Cuba Threatens Rivera’s Sway
Article from July 26 outlines General Weyler, former Cuban ruler, rising as central figure opposing Primo de Rivera in Spain. It details Weyler’s position as potential rival to the dictator, king Alfonso’s cautious stance, and the wider unrest in Madrid, with military leaders pressing Weyler to act while aging forces delay.
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JW. Mason
Cwritten
United Prats
New York
Valerian Weyler
Cuba
Favava
Antary Camarida i
Spain
Prima de Hivera
Forsee
Cula
Spahn
de Rivera
Weyler
Primo de Rivera
Supreme Warcone
Morocco
Uer Rivera
Metator
Moroccos
Madrid
Col
France
Foreign Legion
Sanjojo
Franco
Alfonso
Democratic Electors Named and Caucus Results
The article lists Democratic electors in several districts including Marengo Mount Pleasant Pirershille Oelwein De La rapids Des Moines Newton Des Moines Spirit Lake and Adair with names such as Jaternity Marengo Mrs al Bternberg L Smith Florence Koch and G FE Hall. It notes electors chosen by caucus and mentions continued coverage on the Wyoming summit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Powers
Denison
Myre
M. Kelteher
Fort Dodge Dre
J. S. Michael
Sioux Tily
Huth Warner Boylen
Sioux City
US Jaternity
Heir to Manchus Throne Ventured Outside Forbidden City
AP dispatch from Peking reports Jisuan Tung the abdicated heir to the Manchu throne, now a virtual prisoner in the Forbidden City, briefly venturing outside with his bride. They toured the Summer Palace ruins, Jade Fountain, and nearby waters, aided by imperial household members and a former regent.
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Associated Press
Peking
Forbidden City
China
Jisuan Tung
Polding
Tang
Tisuan Tuts
Eon
Senate Deadlock Over Local Budget Measure and Amendments
Debate centered on local budget provisions and amendments aimed at easing publication costs for tax districts. Senators argued over fairness, state control, and public access, with references to county supervisors and bond actions. The stalled bill, tied to Turk law provisions, drew tension between centralized authority and local self government.
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Clerk
Senate
Wars and Means
Dutcher Johnson
Impbell
Ida County
Chack Home
Smith
Price
Monroe
Rum Row Dope Carriers Smuggling Aliens by Air Exposed
New York July 25 Agents of the treasury will seek permission to board Rum Row vessels to search for narcotics and aliens to be smuggled into the United States. A seized letter from a prisoner mentions foreigners aboard boats and an airplane making six daily trips. The letter also notes liquor seizures and a captaincy with boats carrying cocaine opium and morphine hidden among other contraband.
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Associated Bres
New York
Freisury Department
Ictiar
Man
Robert Wyle
Clasgow
Scotland
Ant Chieupse
United States
Presidential Candidates Today in Campaign Preparations
President Coolidge continued drafting his notification speech and held cabinet talks with Washington officials. Senator La Fullette, leader of the independent movement, refined policy details at the capitol. Democratic nominee John W. Davis planned finance talks with Thomas J. Chadbourne in Bar Harbor, Chadbourne a McAdon ally.
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Coolidge
Washington
Jar Follette
Supreme Council of Il
Independent —Movement
la Fullette
Capitol
John W. Tavis
Thomas J. Chadbourne
New York
Bar Harbor
Chadbourne
McAdon
Soviets to Spend Thirty-Two Million to Beat Famine
Moscow July 24 The Soviet government sets aside 32 million dollars to combat famine in Russia. Central Committee of the Communist Party announces funds will aid seed, reinforcements, and direct assistance to peasants in hardest hit areas. Government vows strict controls to meet population needs and prevent crop failures.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Sovi
Russia
Communist Party
Thusus
Indictments Hit 36 in Booze Ring from Florida to Capital
A jury today returned an indictment involving six persons from Jacksonville to Washington in connection with an alleged liquor ring. The case links railroad officials, police officers and government officials at the capitol to the scheme.
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Florida
Capital
Sehere
Jacksonville
Washington
Capitol
Leopold and Loeb case details emerge in trial testimony
Court heard witness accounts linking Leopold to the Franks murder including the culvert scene near One Hundred eighteenth Street. Statements described bird hunting and a planned death by suicide if captured. Officers testified Leopold discussed poisoning himself and attempting escape, as Leopold and Loeb face charges for the abduction and murder of Robert Franks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Chicago
Robert Franks
Karl Bowman
James Whitney Hall
William A. White
W. J. Hickson
Bernard Gluck
If 5. Herbert
John R. Caversy
Staute
Robert KH. Grows
Cook County
Assisieg
Milton Fh. Smith
Joseph Savage
John Sbarbaro
Hie Stalt
Leppold
Lywis
Leopold
Lewis
Jackson Pack
Franks
UY A Gamle
Thomas C. Wolfe
Wranks
Bachrach and
Darrow
Bird
Léopold
Robert Franke
Crot
Sergeant Johnson
Crat
Johnson
Business Women's Convention Closes with Sport Events
West Baden Indiana July 25 The sixth annual convention of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs ends with officer elections and a schedule of sports events. The nominating committee backs Adelia Prichart of Portland as president with little opposition. The group approves $10,000 to support The Independent Woman publication and urges 100 percent magazine subscriptions. Former Governor Edwin P. Morrow of Kentucky addresses the banquet on public interest in government affairs.
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Independent Woman
Edwin P. Morrow
Kentucky
ACS
Shenandoah Airs to Bypass Storm Near Hangar Station
A Navy airship Shenandoah, after a 500 mile test flight, again took to the air near Hangar Station to skirt a storm approaching Lakehurst. Wind forced an earlier ground return during the attempt, and the craft hovered overnight until daylight before resuming flight. A separate note from Brockton, Massachusetts reports a drifting balloon seen over the city, presumed to be the Lakehurst mooring breakout.
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Navy
Lakehurst
Brockton
Mass
Nilsoon
N. J
Watson Resigns as Chairman in Probe Resumption
In Washington, a Senate committee, amid protests by Chairman Watson, voted to resume investigation of the Internal Revenue Bureau during the summer recess. Watson resigned, and Senator Couzens was elected chairman. Couzens joined Democrats King and Jones to tilt the panel toward hearings.
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Washington
D.C
Watson
Indiana
Senate
Internal Revenue Bureau
Couzens
Michigan
King
Uiah
Jones
New Mexico
Howell Will Campaign in Nebraska for Coolidge
Senator Howell of Nebraska, a member of the progressive bloc, plans a state tour to back President Coolidge. The trip follows a White House conference with the president, and campaigning will cover Washington and Nebraska regions.
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Washington
Howell
Nebraska
Senate
Coolidge
White House
Fire Pits of Kilacea Attract Growing Sightseers
Ionalala reports that the fire pits of Kilauea volcano show rising activity as lava eruptions intensify. The spectacular lava flow draws many visitors to observe the molten spectacle.
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Kilacea
Ionalala
Kilauea
Sao Paulo Battle Grows Into Trench War Amid Fire
Reports from Buenos Aires and Santos depict Brazilian federal forces and rebels locked in trench warfare around Sao Paulo. Artillery shells hit central districts. theaters and banks suffer damage as civilians face danger. Rebels gain in Villa Mariana and Pariso as federal forces advance. thousands seek evacuation.
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Associated Pree
Buenos Aires
Sao Paulo
Teale
Montevideo
Santos
Saracaoa
Cederals
Cunha
Sa9 Paulo
U3y
United Press
Bom
Esplanade
South America
la Razon
National City Bank of New York
British Bank of South America
London and Brazilian Bank
London and River Plate Bank
Sag Patio City
la la Razon
Associated Press
Brazil
Villa Mariana
Pariso
Creek Floods Marengo Section Again After Heavy Rain
Bear creek rose after two days of storms washing out two bridges and flooding parts of Marengo's business district with 18 inches of water. Railroad traffic was halted overnight and later resumed. The Towa river remained high but danger point was believed passed.
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Marengo
Bear Creek
Towa
Police Catch This Burglar on Tenth Call at Same House
San Francisco July 25 Mr. Von De Heide arrested last night for burglary of Robert Smith home confessed to nine prior break ins at the same residence and two other robberies. Police say the despaired parties were old friends and most of the loot was recovered.
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San Francisco
Cal
von de Heide
Robert Smith
Smith
Italian Flier Joins Americans for World Flight Quest
Isa Italy July 25 Italian air service flier Jent Lo catelli left Pisa heading north to Paris the first leg toward New York and London to join American world fliers for the Atlantic crossing crowd cheers signal Italy joining the world contest for long distance flight supremacy. Brough England July 26 American round the world fliers plan a test flight to ensure plane readiness for the Atlantic crossing mechanics worked all night adding radiators and final touches on pontoons. Amsterdam July 25 bad weather again delays Maj Zanni Argentine aviator and two companions planning a round the world flight eastward from here via Le Bourget to Rome. Yohio July 25 Stuart MacLaren British round the world chief reached Petropavlosk Kamchatka with three teammates en route across the Pacific from Trince Rupert Canada.
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United Press
Isa
Italy
Locatelli
Italian Air Service
Pisa
Paris
New York
London
Brough
Atlantic
Iinternational
England
Zanni
Amsterdam
Maj
Rome
le Bourget
MacLaren
J Yohio
Stuart MacLaren
Fief
Petropavlosk
Kamchatka
Kuriles Islands
Pacific
Trince Rupert
Canada
Bandits Scare Station Manager. Flee After Alarm
Cedar Rapids Iowa July 25 Les sie Mills manager of a local Oil Station woke to a gun at his ribs around 10 pm. A robber ordered him to raise his hands and Mills leaped for help shouting for succor. A nearby woman heard the alarm and saw two men flee, leaving Mills unharmed and empty handed.
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Cedar Rapids
Lessie Mills
Tharely
Mills
Gray Silver Named Co-Op Grain Head Coverdale Secretary
The temporary board of directors of the Grain Marketing company names Gray Silver of Martinsburg West Virginia as president and head of the executive committee. Harry L. Keefe of Walthill Nebraska and G M Dyer of Spencer Iowa named first and second vice presidents. J W Coverdale of Ames Iowa named secretary treasurer. Executive committee also includes Millard Myers and Pred A Mudge. Terms expire next February.
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Chicago
Gray Silver
Martinsburg
W. Va
Farmer
Harry L. Keefe
Walthill
Neb
G. M. Dyer
Spencer
J. W. Coverdale
Ames
Silver
Coverdale
Millard Myers
Pred A. Mudge
Peru
Keefe
Allied Conference Still in Deadlock on German Security
Allied and Anglo American bankers press for firm security to back the loan to Germany. They oppose relying on reparations commission decisions and fear France’s veto power. The Dawes plan remains complex, and any default or renewed French action could collapse the program and Germany’s economy. The first committee adjourned to seek a solution, with Hughes and Herriot expected to discuss.
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Germany
Reparations Commission
France
London
Herriot
Dawes
Kellogg
Hughes
Auto uses sidewalk injures boy on Mullan avenue
Severe bruises were inflicted on Edward Danforth, 12, when an automobile, attempting to pass circus vehicles unloading equipment, mounted the sidewalk on Mullan avenue and struck him as he stood beside his bicycle. He required several stitches for deep cuts in his left leg. The driver, license 6-Y136, did not stop and Wag was not seriously hurt. The lad was taken home to his parents, Mr and Mrs S B Danforth, 171 Vaughan street, by N C Stufflebeam.
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Edward Danforth
Mullan Avenue
Vaughan Street
N.C. Stufflebeam
Gasoline Nine Cents on Burlington Tank Wagons
Burlington July 25 One company in Burlington sold gasoline from the wagon at nine cents a gallon. Reports say filling stations may cut to 11 cents, but stations kept 12 cents this morning. The 13 cent price has held for over six weeks.
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Burlington
Robbery Rocks Havana Bank On First Light Heist
Six bandits robbed the Beneo del Comercio in Havana at noon, fleeing with about 30000 in currency. Police officials call it the first daylight bank robbery in Cuban history and are investigating the bold daytime heist.
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Roln Woldup
Havana
Cuban Republic
Beneo del Comercio
Services for George E McBride Set at Home and Church
Services for George Emery McBride will be held at the family residence 1202 Englewood Avenue at 10 00 am Saturday and at the Methodist Episcopal Church in La Porte City at 2 30 pm Reverend G Co officiating burial in La Porte City casket to be opened at the residence.
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George Eh, McBride
George Emery McBride
Englewood Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church
LaPorte City
Rev. G. Co
Busted
K. G. O. IW. Fudge
la Porte City
Yank and British Lawyers Pilgrims to Sulgrave Manor
Northampton England July 25 Members of the American Bar Association and distinguished British barristers hosts made a pilgrimage to Sulgrave Manor ancestral home of George Washington's father The occasion was sentimental and historic with speeches linking the two nations and Sir Charles Wakefield presenting the original Washington family pew to Sulgrave church now privately owned
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United Press
Northampton
England
la Sulgrave Manor
George Washington
Charles Wakefield
Washington
Sulgrave Church
Editor Freed Under Bond While Pardon
Santa Fe July 25 After three hours of argument the supreme court took the habeas corpus case of Carl Magee editor of the Albuquerque Journal, convicted for direct contempt of court. Magee admitted to a $2 500 bond under advisement. Former Attorney General Agkern says Gov. Hinkle pardoned Magee at least eight times.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Supreme Court
Carl Magee
Albuquerque
Magee
Agkern
Hogs in Cleveland Stockyards Hit $10 Per Hundred
Prices at Cleveland stockyards reached $16.00 per hundredweight, the highest in two years, blamed on high corn costs. Also notes on mausoleum origin from King Mausolus memorial, located in Halicarnassus, Greece.
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Cleveland
Progressive Party LaFollette's Label Established
Washington July 5 progressive party named official designation for La Follette independent White House bid. Committee of eleven to direct the La Follette Wheeler campaign and field electors in states not barred by timing. Emblem will be the American liberty bell with young La Follette and Mrs Costigan in key roles.
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International News Wire
Washington, D. C
Progressive Party
Robert M. la Follette
White House
la Follette- Wheeler
la Follette
American Liberty Bell
Robert M. la Pollette, Jr
Young la Follette
Young Ta Foretto
Mabel @. Costigan
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Ses Cetevan
Acer
Business Women’s
Shenandoah
Dodge Storm
Hangar Station
Probe
Howrel
Coomidge
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Gray
Co-Op
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