How the Electoral College decides the U S presidency
Washington July 26 In detail the mechanism when no candidate for president wins a majority of electoral votes. Explains electors, their vote in January, and the joint Senate and House count in February. Notes possible complications if no majority emerges this year.
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Mark Suliavan
Washington, D. C
Congress
Coolidge
Davis
la Follette
Arizona
New York
la Vollette
Washington
Senate
Lus
Montinuer
U S Warships May Be Sent to Brazil Over Sao Paulo Bombardment
U S officials report the American consulate in Sao Paulo was hit by bullets during clashes between rebels and government forces. No lives were lost but the attack prompted talk of protecting American interests with potential warship deployment. Civilians were ordered to evacuate as federal troops close in.
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U.S
Brazil
Washington, D. C
Sao Paulo
State Department
Althe
Altho
Department
Dan Ai A
Caribbean
Sao Panto
Santos
United States
United Presa
Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro
Engine Explosion Kills Frederika Foreman John Syler
Frederika Iowa July 26 John Syler a 50 year old foreman of a tiling gang was killed when a steam engine being repaired exploded. He was thrown from the machine over a two story house into a tree. The blast wrecked cars and shattered windows half a mile away. The safety valve had been out of order. Surviving are his widow and two children. He had lived in Frederika six years.
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Frederika, Ta
John Syler
Syler
Frederika
Brother Harold Weds Marjorie in Crown Point
Brother Harold Duncan and Miss Marjorie Wright of Webster New York were married yesterday in Crown Point Indiana, altering prior July plans. Harold, a brother of actresses Vivian and Rosetta Duncan known as Topsy and Eva, and Rosetta were briefly involved in a police incident earlier in July. The couple announced the ceremony by telephone from Crown Point.
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Chicago
Harold Duncan
Vivian
Rosetta
Topsy
Eva
Rosatta
Judicial Conventions to Complete Tickets
Des Moines reports two judicial conventions are needed to fill vacancies on the state supreme bench. Republicans will nominate judges next Tuesday while Democrats hold their judicial convention in August. The Jefferson party closed its platform yesterday and chose members for the state central committee.
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Des Moines
State Supreme Bench
Party of Jefferson
State Central Committee
Cutler Enters Race Opposing Dickinson in Virginia
Francis G. Cutler of Boone announces candidacy for representative from the Tenth district to run against incumbent L J Dickinson in the November election. He aligns with the La Follette platform.
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Boone
Francis G. Cutler
L. J. Dickinson
la Follette
Adelia Prichard elected president of federation of women
In West Baden Indiana at the sixth annual convention Miss Adelia Prichard of Portland Oregon was chosen president. Mayme Stevens of Minneapolis Minnesota won the treasurer post on the second ballot after a tie with Florence Sands of Dallas. Other officers named include Mrs Olive Wright of Cleveland as first vice president Mary Johnston of Trenton as second vice president and Lila Ashby of Little Rock as corresponding secretary. New recording secretary Chine Miller also named alongside Stevens.
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Associated Press
West Baden
Ind
Adelia Prichard
Portland
Ore
National Federation of Business and Professional Women
Association
Mayme Stevens
Minneapolis
Florence Sands
Dallas
Olive
Wright
Cleveland
Mary Johnston
Trenton
Lila Ashby
Tittle Rock
Ark
Chine Miller
Stevens
Recover Bodies of 10 Miners Killed by Coal Mine Explosion
Gates Pa July 24 The bodies of 10 miners killed when a section of the Gates mine of the H C Frick Coke company exploded were brought to the surface after dawn. Fifty six reached safety and state mine inspectors, along with peace officers, began an investigation into the blast, the second fatal explosion at Gates in recent years.
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Associated Trass
Gates
H.C. Frick Coke Company
Eacehe
Aten
Yankee Fliers Test Trip Delayed by Weather and Damage
In Rrough England on July 26 clement weather and incomplete alterations postponed the around the world planes test flights. Resumption scheduled for Monday with plans to head to the Orkneys Wednesday. The crew is eager to resume after delays from damage to small radiators.
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Rrough
England
Orkneys
Open Season on Bulgarian Bandits in Sofia
Sofia Bulgaria July 26 A declaration of martial law by the Bulgarian government following Roumania is expected here The interior ministry has altered rewards to civilians for killing bandits and other measures against communists are noted
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Roumania
Ministry of the Interior
Belasco Loses Voice in Bronchitis Attack
New York report states theatrical producer David Re Tasen is suffering a bronchitis attack with nearly total voice loss and difficulty speaking in whispers. Physicians say the condition is not alarming though he is 65 years old and receiving care.
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Belasco
New York
David Re- Tasen
Can
la Gringe
Delivery deadline alert from Courier service notice
The notice states home delivery before 5 30 o clock and asks readers to call 5100 if the paper is late. It mentions that copies will be sent and that phones must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Darrow Attacks Friendly Judge Testimony in Leopold Case
Clarence Darrow, chief counsel for Leopold and Lef, assails the state's testimony claiming Nathan Leopold Jr hoped for a guilty plea before a friendly judge. He notes no mention of the judge in notes and presses that the theory was a fabrication to intimidate the court. Witnesses add optics and evidence as cross examination tightens around the notes and the so called friendly judge.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Clarences. Darraw
Leopold
Richa Leb
Robert Frankss
Robert I. Crowe
James R. Gortland
Yenmark
Darrow
Nathan
Garliand
Gart
Land
Franks
Robert Frank
Gortland
Joh KR. Caverly
Criminal Court
Darraw
Benjamin Raehrach
Gorthond
British Earl Wins New York Girl in Engagement
A London dispatch reports Miss Philip Wendell of New York engaged to the Earl of Galloway. The Wendell sister of the Countess of Curuturven is connected by marriage to Joe Bart of Crervon, and Toward Carter the American Egyptologist who unearthed the tomb of King Tut-Auki-Amen near Luxor in the Valley of the Kings.
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London
Philip Wendell
New York
Earl of Galloway
Wendell
Countess of Curuturven
Inlaw
Joe Bart of
Crervon
Toward Carter
Tut-Auki-Amen
Luxor
Valley of the Kings
Eeyyt
Infant Drowns In Water Jar On Floyd Co Farm
A 22 month old child, Joby John David, son of Elmer and [unreadable] White, drowned yesterday on the family farm eight miles west of here. The infant was found by a 6 year old brother after being missed for about a half hour. Nine inches of water filled the jar where the tragedy occurred.
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Charles Cily
Joby
Speelaby
John David
Elmer Witeel
Here
Kansas Enforces Dry Victory Message Across State
Kansas backs dry policy with signers led by former governor Henry J. Allen. The draft stresses 44 years of prohibition and cites strong public support, law respect, and the absence of politicians calling for repeal. Reports indicate widespread sentiment against temperance repeal and flood disasters in India also noted.
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CBS
Pry Tonekn
Kun
Kansas
Henry J. Allen
Davis
Wy. Griffith
William Allen
Victor Murdock
United States
Kanvasy
London
Tily
India
Bombay
Morgan Sails for London to Assist Dawes Conference
New York July 26 Morgan, financier with 1000000 credit to back French currency stability, sailed for London to aid the reparations conference if called upon. He denied his trip was solely for the conference but said his banking advice could be sought to guide the talks toward a successful conclusion.
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Morgan
London
Dawes Conference
New York
P. Morgan
International Dinaurier
Bt Riners
Londo
Europe
Bat
Exporters Buy on Rising Wheat Market Winnines
Wheat prices surged during morning trading, with July futures up 6 cents from yesterday and hitting 31.52. October wheat climbed to 1.45, signaling renewed export demand as buyers returned to the market after several days.
Golden Wheat Bumper Crops Stabilize Grain Belt Banks
International wires report a surge of golden wheat halting losses for Grain Belt banks. Treasury officials note $29,000,000 in westbound bank failures recovered as crops improved across Kansas to the Canadian border. Agricultural Credits Corp aided relief, with further gains expected from a rising grain market and farmer-led solutions.
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International News
Washington
West
Iag
Treasury Department
Mississippi River
Treasury
The
Agricultural Credits Corporation
Coolidge
Kansas
Mi Ippi
Serigas Alariy
Cool Weather Keeps Coolidge in Washington
Cooler weather drives President Coolidge to stay in Washington for the weekend. He abandons his usual trip abroad in favor of conferences and work on a national address amid a heat wave.
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Washington, BL
Washington
Coolidge
Weather Outlook For Week In Washington DC
Weather outlook shows light showers and variable skies this week. Stronger chances appear in the Missouri valley and upper air regions with possible inner showers and periods of unsettled conditions through the week.
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Washington, D. C
Daly
Missouri
Deadlock in Iowa over budget director nominations and reform efforts
Iowa lawmakers face a stalemate as Governor Kendall’s nominations for budget director are rejected. The impasse centers on farm representation on the budget board and a push to amend the budget law to require a simple majority for confirmation. Governor seeks legal guidance on adjournment and potential interim appointments.
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Des Moines
Daly
Glenn C. Haynes
Tov
Kendall
Hayres
Senate
Red 1
Maytag
Newton
George W. Charke
Samite
Clarke
Ilaynes
Buisel
Rendall
Haynes
Tal
Ninbar Bi
Gibson
House
Assembly
Fred L. Murtag
George W. Clarke
W. P. Dawson
Aurelia
Clark
Linn
Hauge
Polk
Three Killed Try to Beat Train at Crossing in Neb
In Columbus Nebraska a car carrying Mr and Mrs R R Johnson of Seattle and daughter Vera R Jonson was struck by an eastbound Union Pacific train. The car was hurled about 50 feet after the wreck at a crossing as the locomotive traveling 60 miles per hour struck it. The driver apparently attempted to outrun the train.
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Columbus
Neb
R. R. Johnson
Seattle
Vera R. Jonson
BUICK
Union
Incendiary Blaze Scorches Yakima Business District
Fire in Yakima Washington on July 26 threatened much of the business district. The blaze destroyed about one and one half blocks of fruit warehouses with losses estimated at a quarter of a million dollars. Police say evidence points to arson as two girls reported seeing a man fleeing a burned building.
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Yakima
Wash
Swoden
Coast Denied Lower Wool Rates By Interstate Panel
Washington July 26 The interstate commerce commission denied authority to Transcontinental Hines to establish or continue lower wool and mohair rates from Pacific coast terminals to eastern defined territory than from intermediate points, curbing preferential pricing in the western trade.
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Washington, T. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Coast
Renewed Efforts to Sell Dawes Plan Loan Compromise
London July 26 renewed efforts were being made to resolve the conflict between French delegates and international financiers over guarantees for the 40,000,000 pound Dawes plan loan to Germany. Allied leaders pressed for a compromise that preserves French treaty rights while offering guarantees to reassure investors.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
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