La Follette Stirs Roosevelt Split in 1912 Party
In 1912, La Follette faces opposition from old Progressive and Roosevelt allies in Pennsylvania over using the term Progressive for his new party. The North American argues La Follette denounced progressivism, aided reactionaries, and now faces Socialist entanglement as he seeks voter support. Strong sentiment shows among Rooseveltians and Progressives about his bid.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania
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Roosevelt Progressive Party
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N.Y. Herald-Tribune
Courier Delivery Cutoff Notice
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 6 30 o clock. If the carrier fails to deliver by that time you may phone 5100 and a copy of the paper will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p m.
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Thrushrer
Carrier Bay
Prominent Men Spotlight in Political Turmoil
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge recovers after bladder operation in Boston’sCUhurles tates hospital. RK Voorhis birthday marks Tammany tenure. Yale president Dr James Angell ill at Johns Hopkins. Senator Watson seizes Ku Klux Klan issue potentially to oust Postmaster General Harry S New as faction battles loom in the Republican party.
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Republican Party
Janes H. Watson
Harry S. New
Twin brothers Rufus and Paul Ludwig die in succession
International News Wire reports that Paul Ludwig died of heart disease at 37, his twin brother Rufus died hours later, unable to bear life without him. Neighbors note lifelong twin bond and synchronized illnesses. Panama General elections set for August 3 with Rodolfo Chiari backing Popularists and Gen Antera opposing.
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Cintern
Ional News
Mason Cta
Paul Ludwig
Rufus
Attrc
Panama
Rodolfo Chiari
Gen Antera
Day Agents Raid Roof Gardens Near White House
Federal prohibition agents raided the Powhatan roof garden near Pennsylvania Avenue and Eighteenth Street in Washington, arresting two male patrons for drinking in public and possessing liquor illegally. They were quiet about the raid, released on bail, and to appear in court later.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
White House
Powhatan Hotel
Eighteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Freinda
Nightlong clash at Ku Klux Klan meeting ends with police dispersal
In Lancaster Massachusetts an overnight melee at a Ku Klux Klan gathering near Kluxer Field left 5 hospitalized and 150 plus crowd members remaining at dawn. State patrols then dispersed the groups, with additional arrests reported in nearby Spencer.
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Associated Press
Lancaster
Mass
YANK FLIERS AHEAD IN LAST LAP OF WORLD FLIGHT
The six American aviators led by Lieut Lowell Smith completed a fifty mile leg from Brough to Kirkwall in murky weather, continuing the historic flight toward Iceland after a five hour and eighty five minute crossing. The group plans to rest at Kirkwall, refill supplies, and push toward Iceland if conditions permit. Proceeding toward home, the long voyage totals about twenty seven thousand miles with roughly twenty thousand flown so far.
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International News Wire
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Scotland
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United States
Lowell Smith
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Dewey
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Pape
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England
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Nearly Every Radio Set in U S in Use Now
A Chicago report shows about 96 percent of radio owners are using sets this summer, with 49 percent previously using them. The Digest survey attributes high usage to improved broadcasting facilities and better receivers.
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U. S
Chicago
SUN Moy
Radio Digest
Hog Price Juggled Says Bureau Head
United Press des Moines reports President Charles Wonarst of the Town Warm Bureau federation accuses hog price rises of 25 to 50 cents daily as manipulation rather than natural economics. He questions the supply and demand claim and notes potential farmer psychological benefit while criticizing late price increases.
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United Presay
Des Moines
Charles Wonarst
Hearst
Mystery surrounds death in storm of wealthy clubman
Chicago is abuzz as 88 year old Harry Peters, a prominent brain inspector and clubman, is shot dead near his home during a rainstorm. Peters’ body was found in a flooded gutter by neighbor Mrs Anna O Connell with no weapon recovered. His wife had just returned from Milwaukee and reported his promise to bring her home. Authorities rule out suicide and question remains why no one fled the scene.
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Chicago
Harry Peters
Peters
Anna O'Connell
Milwaukee
County Officials in Des Moines for Annual Convention
County officials from all Iowa counties gather in Des Moines for the annual Iowa county officials convention opening at the courthouse. State sheriffs discuss using radio for fugitive capture. Attorney General Gibson to address on cooperation of law enforcement. The two day event ends with a Riverview Park frolic.
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Ties Moines
Iowa
Gibson
Riverview Park
McAdoo Brother Leaves Democrats for La Follette Wheeler
Malcolm McAdoo, brother of William G. McAdoo, quits the Democratic ticket in New York to back Senator Robert M. La Follette and running mate Burton K. Wheeler. In a Chicago letter he blasts convention treatment, calls rivals radical, and says La Follette may not win but will name the next U.S. president. Malcolm McAdoo is a consultant engineer in New York City.
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International News Wire
Chicago
Aalenim Re, MccAdoo
William Giban McAdoo
New York
Robert M. la Follette
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
la Follette
Wheeler
McAdoo
da Follette
Whealer
Defense Day plan draws War Department briefings
In incon, Neb, July 30, President Coolidge and Gov. Charles W. Bryan spar over Defense Day mobilization. War Department outlines a twofold plan emphasizing local mobilization drills and patriotic demonstrations, while Gov. Bryan questions mobilization of civil resources and hints at seeking clarifications from officials. Colorado Gov. Sweet opposes mobilization on Defense Day, urging caution and civilian nonparticipation.
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Coolidge
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George B. Duncan
Acoy Corps
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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United States
Las Lney
Charles W. Bryan
Nebraska
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Department Atenos
Colorado
Loveland
Cale
Jaly
Colorado National Guard
Sweet
Toveland Herald-Reporter
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Judge Allows Defense Alienists in Loeb Leopold Hearing
In a heated session Judge Caverly overruled objections to defense alienists testimony in the Leopold Loeb mental state hearing. State's Attorney Crowe argued insanity cannot be used after a guilty plea, while the defense asserted the right to show mental condition. The judge allowed the defense to present mental state evidence as part of the ongoing murder and kidnapping proceedings in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Cileaga
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richie Sue
Robert Ranks
Ballows
John R. Cavarly
Robert FE. Crowe
Soen
Caverly
Crowe
B Court
Ranity
Supreme Court
Gaverly
Imony
Nathanien Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Frank A. Sheer
Loeb
William Alanson White
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Washington, D. c
Caverty
Robert EB. Crowe
Jurge Caverly
Jacob Franks
Stair
William A. White
Walter Bachrach
Bachrach
Pisa
Phoenixville Bank Installs Night Deposit Drop
In Coatonville, Pa a bank inaugurates twenty four hour service allowing patrons to deposit after hours via a chute running to a wall safe. The feature, requested by local merchants, enables overnight deposits of large sums and small amounts before the next day.
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Coatonville
Phoenixville
Hare
Wartime Railroads Reach Final Claim Settlements
Washington announces full settlements with several rail lines for 28 months of federal control. Waterloo Cedar Balls & Northern receive 500000, Texas & Pacific 1400900, Hocking Valley 700000, While Sulphur Springs Yellowstone Park 3000. Payments cover most compensation due and other disputed items from the control period.
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Washington, D. C
Waterloo
Cedar Balls
Jhal
Farmer-Politician of Jones County Dies After Brief Illness
Adamosa Iowa July 30 William Byerly 70 a leading Democratic politician of Jones county died there early today after a brief illness He was chairman of the county Democratic committee for many years and served in the lower house during the thirty third and thirty fourth general assemblies Byerly was one of the largest farmers in eastern lows farming seven hundred acres Ten children fund his widow survive him
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Adamosa
William Byerly
Jones County
Democratic Committee
Byerly
Lows
Walker and Leonard Set Welter Title Bout in New York
New York July 30 Mickey Walker world welterweight champion will defend his title in an 11 round bout against Benny Leonard holder of the world lightweight crown. The match is scheduled for the evening of August 21 in New York Tex Rickards announced today.
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Walker
Leonard
New York
Mickey Walker
Benny Leonard
Tex Rickards
Brazil Withholds Casualty Figures From São Paulo Battle
United Press dispatch from Rio de Janeiro reports official casualty tallies remain unreleased by Brazil's war ministry amid Sao Paulo fighting. Jornal de Comercio notes 1320 federal troops wounded between July 21 and 24 with no rebel death or casualty figures given. Interior minister arrived in Sao Paulo after rail and road travel, met Gov. Carlos de Campos at the Eusebio palace for a lengthy conference.
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United Press
Rio de Janeiro
Sao Paulo
Jornal de Commericia
Rio
Mogy Dos Cruzes
Carlos de Camps
Euseos Palace
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