Sheriff Contest Dominates Voter Interest in Primary
Primary voting opened under clear skies after a heavy night rain as voters in Waterloo and rural districts began arriving. Sheriff candidates H. T Wagner D B Henderson George Weilein and E A Archer led early, while delegate selection and county committee contests drewkeen attention. Auditor Francis warned judges about delegate lists and urged open choice from all tables. Democrats faced vacancies and relied on stickers to fill district elector and representative posts.
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Waterloo
H. T Wagner
D. B. Henderson
George Weilein
E. A. Archer
J. A. Francis
Waterson
Henderson
Sheriff
Francis
Auditor's Office
County Central Committee
Congress
F. P. Hagemann
Waverly
J. C. Beem
Grant Miner
James M. Edwards
Sweet
McFarlane
Santee
Unbossed Delegates Face New Party Leaders
Chicago June 7 delegates at the convention face an unbossed, unled scene as old guards fade. Campaign managers await the first ballot to measure gains for Johnson Lowden and Wood. dark horse hopes, including Hughes, circulate amid uncertain leadership and shifting blocs. Borah hints Hughes as a formidable contender if a dark horse scenario emerges.
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Associated Press
Chicago
No.e
Johnson
Lowden
Wood
Dark Horse
Hughes
Senator Borah
Idaherh
Advertising Reduces Cost to Consumer at World Ad Clubs Meet
Indianapolis hosts the sixteenth annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World. Speakers claim advertising lowers consumer costs, lifts market standards, and aids distribution. Reuben H. Donnelly of Chicago presided and identified key committees including the resolutions panel led by George B. Sharpe of Cleveland.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Reuben H. Donnelly
Chicago
George B. Sharpe
Cleveland
Police chiefs urge state role in social reform and crime
Detroit June 7 Robert Quigley president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police urged surrender of functions to private societies and emphasized police leadership in law order and social justice at the group’s 27th annual convention. He predicted a national police force within five years to handle crime detection away from municipalities. Martial law declared in Galveston Texas noon today under Gov Hobby due to freight congestion tied to a Hongshoremen strike.
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Associated Tress
Detroit
Mich
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Joseph M. Quigley
Rochester
N. Y
Police Chiefs’ Association
Quigley
United States
Galveston
Austin
Tex
WP. Hobby
New York City Census Shows Population Decline From 1910
Washington June 7 New York has fallen short of becoming the world’s largest city by more than 100000, with a 1920 census showing 5,621,151 residents. London remains ahead at 6,726,753. Manhattan leads boroughs with 2,284,103 people, while Brooklyn nears that total at 2,022,262 as the city’s overall growth slows from the 1900 to 1910 period.
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Washington
Th. C
New York
London
Paris
Tokio
Japan
Berlin
Gsas
Pennsylvania
Manhattan
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Bronx
Queens
Richmond
Boston
St. Louis
Baltimoore
Cleveland
Detroit
Steers Stampede on Shipboard Near Havana Harbor
Hundreds of steers stampeded aboard the American steamer St. Charles near Havana on Saturday. The panic drove many into the sea where sharks preyed on the carcasses and 130 steers were found dead in the hold. Sanitary officers ordered the captain to cast overboard the bodies to prevent danger.
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Associated Press
Havana
St. Charles
Havana Harbor
Morro Castle
Colby Apologizes for Burning of British Flag
Secretary Colby on behalf of the American government tendered a verbal apology to the British ambassador for the burning of a British flag here last week by Irish women. A formal apology will follow after an official report from District of Columbia authorities is received.
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Associated Press
Washington
Colby
District of Columbia
After Bergdoll Aids Civilians Face Prosecution Review
Washington June 7 The inspector general will submit the Bergdoll estate case to the department of justice to determine if civilians who aided Grover Cleveland Bergdoll draft evader deserve prosecution. The action follows a residence seizure connected with the estate and questions whether civilian involvement warrants legal action.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Inspector General of the Army
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Department of Fuesticg
Usdupa
Women Lose Vote in Ohio Primary by Padded Lists
Nearly one third of the luicas county men who signed the referendum petitions which deprived Ohio women of the vote in the presidential primary are not qualified electors. The board of elections completed checking the list after verifying about 60 000 signatures.
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Tuteda
Luicas County
Obio
Board of Elections
Lst
Wisconsin Senator La Follette Undergoes Gallbladder Operation
Rochester Minn June 7 Senator Rob M La Follette of Wisconsin was operated on at Sir Marys hospital for removal of the gall bladder. The operation was successful though more serious than anticipated. An official bulletin later said the Senator's condition is good.
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Associated Press
Rochester
Minn
Rob M. la Mollette
Wisconsin
Sir Mary's Hospital
la Follette
Mexican Powers to Banish Enemies in Chihuahua
El Paso June 7 report says enemies of the new regime in Mexico are to be banished from home communities. Three prominent lawyers and an editor are ordered to leave Chihuahua City for backing the Bonillas presidential and Ortiz governorship campaigns.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Chihuahua City
Ygnacio Bonillas
Andres G. Ortiz
Chihuahua
Count of I T U Vote May Take 10 Days
Indianapolis June 7 The board of canvassers of the International Typographical Union met to tabulate the recent officers election. Officials said it would take about a week to ten days for completion of the tally.
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Associates Press
Indianapolis
Ind
The
International Typographical Union
Socialists win big share in Teutonic Reichstag election
Berlin June 7 Majority socialists have 34 seats in the first republican Reichstag with Independent socialists leading the vote in Berlin. Figures show socialists 2.071 million and independent socialists 1.456 million nationally, with other parties including the German People’s Party and German Nationalists also gaining seats. Erzberger and Helterich win confirmed seats. Berlin lists prominent socialist leaders. The election uses proportional representation, causing complexities in seat allocation.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Peoples Party
Democrats
Centris Id
Erzberger
Mathias Erzberger
Wurttemberg
Karl Helterich
Hamburg
Nar
Partes
Social Democrats
German Peoples ‘Party
German National Party
Bernstehil
Bey
AFL Faces Issues at Montreal Convention Report
The annual report of the executive council of the American Federation of Labor was presented at the Montreal convention. It condemns the Cummins railroad law and Kansas law, denounces profiteering, and urges direct government buying and tax actions to curb war profits, with praise for Canadian unions and criticism of oil and mineral interests.
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United States
American Congress
Federation of Labor
Lnhot
Cummins
Thau
Department of Justice
Mexico
Congress
Department of Labor
Executive Council
United States Steel Corporation
Boston
Canada
American Federation ‘of Labor
Wilson
Internal Revenue Department
Pat
Heavy turnout expected in Iowa state primary
Associated Press reports a statewide Iowa primary today with heavy expected turnout amid mild weather and fog. Democratic ballots show few contests while Republican U S Senator Albert J. Cumming faces Col. Smith Brookhart. governors and lieutenant governors' contests feature four and four candidates respectively, with many predicting no clear nomination winner.
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Associated Press
Iowa
United States
Albert_ Jr. Cumming
Col
Smith Brookhart
Senatian
H. M. Havner
Kendall
Albia
Ernest R. Moore
Cedar Rapids
John F. Beems
Burlington
W. H. Arvey
Marshalltown
W. EF. Moore
Guthrie Center
John Hamill
Britt
James M. Wilson
Centerville
Chicago Labor Federation Pushes New Trial for James Larkin
Chicago labor leaders urge a new trial for James Larkin, convicted of criminal anarchy and sentenced to five years at Sing Sing. The Chicago Federation of Labor adopts a resolution denouncing the trial as unfair and alleging anti labor conspiracy in New York and the United States. The piece notes a campaign for a larger federation vote in January elections and mentions rain affecting rural labor activities and city voting patterns.
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Chicago
Nemand Tor
James Larkin
Whrish
Sing Sing
Chicago Federation of Labor
New York
United States
Fourteen Nations Meet at Zurich Cotton Congress
One hundred thirty delegates from fourteen countries will attend the postwar cotton congress in Zurich from June 9 to June 11. The talks will cover exchange, cotton culture progress, and scientists’ contributions to the industry.
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Associated Press
Berne
Zurich
Turkey to Answer Allies in 15 Days Spa Conference Postponed to July
Paris dispatches report Turkey gains a 14 day extension to reply to peace terms. The Allied German Spa conference, delayed from June 21 to about July 6, is confirmed by French officials. London corroborates that the Spa talks will continue in July.
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Turkey
Paris
Pew
Spa
London
Courier Delivers by 5 30 If Late Call for Copy
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30 o'clock. If due to carrier error or other cause you do not receive your paper by that time, phone 3330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 80 p m.
Supreme Court Toth Amendment Cuts Liquor Interests
In Guayaquil on June 1 Temnos Pinto, new Peruvian minister to Ecuador, presented credentials and stated instruction to seek an equitable boundary solution. The decree notes Peru’s readiness for arbitration, while urging negotiated settlement. Enforcement act also upheld in the ruling.
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Supreme Court
Last Hope
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Temnos Pinto
Peru
500 Millions to U. S. in Reparation Bonds
Federal Supreme Court rulings limit enforcement of prohibition and uphold the Eighteenth Amendment. Justices Van Devanter and White issue concise conclusions while McReynolds and McKenna dissent in part. Court dismisses Rhode Island and New Jersey injunctive actions against prohibition enforcement.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Supreme Court
van Devanter
McKennan
Clark
White
Van
George C. Dempsey
Boston
Mass
McReynolds
McKenna
McKennna
Justice McKenna
Paris
Germany
Rhineland
United States
States
Railroads to Receive 125 Million for Cars
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced immediate use of 125 million dollars for railroads to buy rolling stock. Funds drawn from the 300 million revolving transportation act fund. Allocation covers additions and betterments 73 million, maturities 50.09 million, and short line carrier needs 12.609 million.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ottumwa Merchant Narrow Escape From Bridge Drop
Ottumwa June 7 Emery a wholesale fruit merchant and sixth district political figure had a narrow escape when his car lost a wheel and dropped 15 feet from a bridge near Knoxville. He suffered a dislocated left shoulder and multiple bruises and cuts and is resting in a local hospital.
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Ottumwa
Emery
Winterset
Knoxville
Explosion Kills Three at Akron Rubber Plant
Akron Ohio June 7 three are dead and 45 injured, many seriously, after a 15 000 gallon benzol tank exploded at the Mason Tire and Rubber plant in Kent shortly before noon. The incident followed by reports of further damage and emergency response.
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Akron
Mason Tire & Rubber] Company
Kent
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