La Follette's Vice Presidential Pivot Moves Forward
A Conference for Progressive Political Action meets to nominate Burton K Wheeler as running mate to Robert M La Follette. Wheeler receives broad support from La Follette factions. other candidates are not considered. The formal tender of the nomination is planned after a national committee session.
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Conference For Progress Political Action
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Fragmentary OCR News Snippet
An incomplete text region mentions Wheeler and a senator course with disjoint fragments and unclear context. The readable bits offer no clear event, date, or outcome to report.
Withdraws Sale Speaker Seeks Council Support
A troubled speaker asked four councilmen for guidance during Tuesday night session. He faced objections as he sought a town spot for a station, while Mr. MevVicar bears financial losses bravely and remains confident the outcome will improve.
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Teanday
MevVicar
Dawes Plan Accord Talks Advance in Conference
A conference session unanimously backs an agreement on sanctions if Germany defaults, preserving rights of nations signed to the treaty. The pact aims to speed progress toward a general Dawes plan agreement and outlines investor protections within the loan framework.
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More Boys Leave For Rotary Camp
Ten local boys are guests of the Rotary Club at Camp Shenandoah near Harrisonburg Virginia for the second week starting next Wednesday. Four more boys will depart tomorrow for a ten day river trip guided by college men including Fulian Price of Hopkins. Rotarians C Vernon Eddy, Marshall Baker and Dan W Lupton expect to spend tomorrow at the camp as plans grow for next summer with broad Shenandoah Valley cooperation. The four leaving tomorrow are Curtis Bly Paul Lee Carl Shiner and Wilbur Jenkins.
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Harrisonburg
Fulian ‘Price
Hopkins
Nat Page
Food Costs Rise Across Many U S Cities in June
The Labor Department reports a one percent rise in the general level of food prices from May 15 to June 15 across 1544 representative U S cities with declines in seven cities. The 12 month index shows a 3.6 percent rise since 1913, while the overall 12 month change fell about 1.1 percent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Labor Department
Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Birmingham
Mobild
American Killed By Persian Mob
In Teheran American Vice-Consul Robert Imbrie was killed after a mob assaulted him and an American, Melin Seymour, who was seriously injured. A Washington report from Teheran said the pair were mistaken for Bahais during a religious demonstration and attacked while watching a fountain.
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Associated Press
London
Robert Imbrie
Teheran
Peersia
Seymour
Imbrie
Washington
State Department
Kenfield
Persia
Melin Seymour
Victor Petersen Murder Case Is Strangulation Believed
Police announced Victor Petersen of Detroit was murdered on the Wolverine Express. Autopsy showed he died by strangulation after the body was found in a smoking compartment near Poughkeepsie ten hours after boarding in Detroit. Investigators believe the killer was another passenger.
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New York
Victor Petersen
Detroit
New York Central
Poughkeepsie
Wolverine Expres
Belare
Lutherans Offer Church School Course Certificates
The Church School Board of the United Lutheran Church in America extends a certificate program after students complete a course and pass an exam. The school aims to nurture body mind and soul through its program.
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United Lutheran’ Church
America
Primary business of law and religion quoted contrast
A historical quote contrasts law and religion stating law’s function is to prevent by fear while religion aims to prevent by righteousness. The line highlights a moral framing of governance and faith.
Lanahan N.W. Grade Boss Dies in Charlottesville Hospital
William D. Lanahan, 60, longtime Albemarle County resident and supervisor of the Northwestern grade for the State Highway Commission, died in a Charlottesville hospital after seeking treatment for an operation. Services were held in Charlottesville with interment in Maple Lawn. Survived by four sons Thomas W. of Charlottesville, Ties D J F and Jerry Lanahan of Winchester, and five daughters Mrs. Robert Robertson of New Haven Conn Mrs. Walter Allison of Duke N C Misses Ruth Ruby and Isabel Lanahan of Winchester. His wife had died earlier.
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Western Grade
Charlottesville
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Winchester
State Highway ‘Commission
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Thomas W
Ties D
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Jerry Lanahan
Robert Robertson
New Haven
To Launch New Drive Against Ram Smuggling
The Department of Justice announces a renewed campaign to curb rum running. With expanded personnel and coast guard facilities from Congress, the government will forfeit vessels involved and prosecute all persons connected with the smuggling operation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department’ of Justice
Coast Guard
Department of Justice
Five Die When Car Plunges From Bridge Into River
Five people were killed near Beuna Vista Arkansas when their automobile broke through a bridge and dropped 50 feet into the Arkansas River late last night. The AP report notes the victims were occupants of the car and the accident occurred on a bridge over the river. Local authorities investigated the crash and identified the scene as a deadly late night plunge.
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Associated Press
Beuna * Vista
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Arkansas River
Fireman Perishes In Grand Rapids Blaze
A fire at the Hall street car barn in Grand Rapids injures a fireman fatally and causes extensive damage. The blaze halts streetcar service in the southern city and racks up about $500,000 in losses.
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Grand Rapids
The
Associated Press
Mitch
Hall Street
Personal notices of Charlés amiable visit and family trips
Mr Charlés ami dk, who has been visiting relearn Siande in town, has returned eee ceteate Miss Gertrude. McDonald, of Balti more, is ee at the home of her grandparen Mr. and Mrs. 8. D. McDonald, om National avénue. Mr. and Mrs. John Mills and their young son John, Sr., And Mr. Fred Mills have gone on a motoring trip to Morgantown, W. Va., where they will visit thencle, Messrs. Wil liam and John Henry, and they will also visit their aunt, Mrs. Dom, at Johnstown, Pa., before returning. Dr. William P. McGuire and his grandson, Billy McGuire, who have been spending several weeks at Atlantic City are expected to return on Monday. Mrs. S. D. McDonald has gone on a visit to her son and daughter-in law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Little, at their home in Brooklyn, N. Y., and will visit her, other children in Philadelphia.
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Gertrude. McDonald
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D. McDonald
National Avénue
John Mills
John, Sr
Fred Mills
Morgantown
W. Va
Thencle
William
John Henry
Dom
Johnstown
William P. McGuire
Billy McGuire
Atlantic City
S. D. McDonald
Inlaw
Charles Little
Brooklyn
N. Y
Philadelphia
Bowerbird Found Only in Australia
Nature Magazine notes the bowerbird is native to Australia with its closest relative in our country the starling a black bird with metallic gloss and yellowish white spots. The starling is friendlier than its Australian cousin.
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Australia
Starling
Nature Magazine
Faith Hope Charity Northwestern Purple Parrot
Faith sends flowers to a girl who broke a date due to illness. Hope describes a young man taking a girl to a date at 8:30 on Saturday evening. Charity notes the girl suggests they go to the movies.
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Cherokee Use of Burrs to Improve Children Memory
Historical note describes Cherokee practice of feeding burrs to offspring to boost memory based on belief in the sticking quality of burrs. The account cites cultural reasoning and oral tradition without endorsement.
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Burr
Chinese woman banker Dorothy Gee leads Oriental remitter group
Dorothy Gee, a Canton native, heads the credita and Joans of the Oriental remitter. She is listed among 13 leading bank figures described as the greatest Chinese banking pioneer in the world.
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Canton
Credita
Joans
Oriental Re Menter
PRS
President Sued for Separation by Six Month Bride
Frances Ha Hartford filed a suit for separation from John A. Hartford president of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company in the Supreme Court seeking $50 000 a year alimony and $10 000 in counsel fees. Her affidavit lists Hartford’s annual income about $260 000 and notes they were married in June 1923 and lived at the Hartford home.
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York
Chad Abandonment
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John A. Hartford
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Supreme Court
Hartford
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Hartfords
Rail Shares Hold Firm Amid Broad Market Strength
New York July 19 sustained demand for rail shares helped push prices to new highs for the year. Industrials generally showed uniform strength except for renewed buying in rubbers and Pacific coast oils. The close was firm with roughly 500000 shares traded.
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Associated Press
New
York
Paci Coast
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American Swimmers Sweep All at Olympic Games
In Paris at the Olympic Stadium Les Tourelles on July 19 American men and women dominated swimming events advancing to finals and semi finals. American tennis team claims women's doubles title as Helen Ia and Mrs George Wightman defeat Kathleen McKane and Mrs Gowell 7 5 in the final.
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George Wightman
Qiyt Laden” Tenia’ Naben Afeadi
Kathleen McKane
P Gowell
Sprinkle Coming Week Showers Across Major States
Weather bureau predicts the week starting Monday will bring showers in the North and Middle Atlantic States with another shower period in the middle and at the end. Temperatures expected to be moderate.
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Washington
The
Weather Bureau
Middle Atlantic
Wheeler Accepts Second Place on La Follette Ticket
A Portland report states Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana has accepted second place on the independent ticket led by Senator Robert M. La Follette. A La Follette followers committee in conference tendered endorsement for the vice presidency.
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Associated Press
Mich
Robert M. la Follette
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Burton Pone
Washington
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Senate
Daugherty Committee
Robert M
LaFollette
Folowers
Reverend Walter Mitchell Preaches at Christ Church Charleston
The Rev. Dr. Walter Mitchell of Charleston will hold 11 a.m. services tomorrow at Christ Episcopal Church and again the following Sunday morning. No evening services are planned.
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Christ Episcopal Church
U S Omerals Concerned Over Smallpox Growth
Surgeon General Cumming warns rising smallpox cases across 35 states threaten public health. For the week ending June 21, 895 cases were reported nationwide, with 354 in 1 cities. Midwest cities Cincinnati Toledo Indianapolis Detroit show notable activity. Health officers intensify vaccination and revaccination efforts.
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State Press
Washington
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Public Health Service
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Cincinnati
Toledo
Indianapolis
Detroit
Health Service
Pittsburgh
Prohibition Leader Plans Cairo Headquarters
William E Johnson known as Pussyfoot Johnson told a World League session in Winona Lake he will leave for Cairo in a week to establish headquarters. He discussed prospects for the prohibition cause in non Christian lands and cited his England sacrifice.
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Associated Press
Winona Lake
Ind
William E
Pussyfoot
Johnson
England
World League Against Alcoholism
Cairo
Egypt
EAB
Denver Post editor Harry H. Tammen dies at 67
Harry H. Tammen editor and part owner of the Denver Post died after a short illness at age 67. He also held a private fortune estimated around 5 million dollars and had given to charity.
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Denver
Gal
Harry H. Tammen
Denver Post
Post
Tammen
John Hop Tate
Baltimore
Mr Rained
U S Behind Dawes Plan Says Hughes
In Southampton England on July 19 Associated Press reports Charles Evans Hughes asserts American sentiment strongly backs the Dawes Plan and urges prompt execution of its recommendations as crucial.
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Associated Press
Southampton
Eng
Charles Evans Aett
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