Iowa City Introduces New Traffic Ordinance Sparks Arrests
Iowa City enacts a new traffic ordinance triggering numerous arrests of citizens and University of Iowa students. The item appears amid a roundup of local incidents including drownings, wind damage, and a Burlington mail car robbery plea.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Harold Kohl
Cedar Rapids
Evelyn
Toppings
Clarion
Shelly Rock
Joseph Ludvicek
Traer
Tama
State Capitol
Sam L. Moore
Boone County
Moore
Victor Trybom
Stranton
Robert H. Gibbs
Harlan
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Congressman Green
Gibbs
Washington, D. C
Bert Rodwell
Oakland
Greene
Edward Flaherty
Woodbine
Woodbine High School
Gladys Schmidt
Losk Nation
Myrielle
Buck Grove
Denison
Postoffice
Council Bluffs
Fred A. Poffenberger, Sr
Leavenworth
Poffenberger
Burlington
Robery
Dubuque
Ida Grelck
Rostermundt & Kuhl Hardware
Manning
John Zender
Ralph McGrath
Atole
Argherson Canning Company
Oskalooga
Broadens Scope of Senate Armament Measure to Land and Sea
Washington June 8 The House foreign affairs committee reports out the Porter disarmament resolution which broadens the Borah amendment to include land disarmament and all major nations. President Harding supports it though Borah opposes, while a Democratic substitute would direct the President to call a disarmament conference. The measure would approve cooperation with other nations and provide 100000 for conference expenses.
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Washington
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Senate
Harding
House
Boyal
Borah
Congress
Foreign Affairs Committee
Representative Steed
Virginia
House of Representatives
United States of America
United States Considers Mexican Property Rights in Trade Pact
Washington reports Secretary Hughes announced the U.S. government aims for a treaty of amity and commerce with Mexico. The core issue is safeguarding American property rights under Mexican law amid 1917 constitutional provisions and potential retroactive confiscation. If Mexico guarantees protection, relations could advance without obstacles.
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Washington
Mexico
Imade
State
Hughes
State Department
United States
More Troops for Ireland Sent to Maintain Order
London reports the immediate dispatch of additional troops to Ireland to maintain order. Austen Chamberlain announced the decision in the House of Commons while Sir Hamar Greenwood provided figures showing 127 killed and 286 wounded since January 1920.
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London
Ireland
House of Commons
Austen Chamberlain
Hamar Greenwood
Packers Seek Five Cent Wage Cut For Stockyards Workers
Chicago June 9 A petition filed on behalf of the big five meat packers by Attorney James G Condon asks a wage cut of 5 cents an hour for 75000 stockyards workers and names Federal Judge Alschuler as arbitrator in the wage dispute proceedings.
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Chicago
Syards
James G.condon
Alschuler
Europe No Longer Hungry Threat to Rationing Ends
Washington reports Europe is no longer hungry as two thirds of the population have abandoned rationing and many commodities are relaxed. Secretary Hoover says impending harvests and recovery could allow full imports, with rationing ending in all countries except possibly Austria.
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Washington
Heurope
Department of Commerce
Hoover
Austria
Ekurope
Hold Up at Joliet Bank in Sixtieth Street District
Two young men entered a private Joliet bank at noon, beat cashier Mary Lorenzo, and escaped with several hundred dollars. Nunzio di Lorenzo operated the bank in the business district. Investigators pursue leads as police tape cordons the scene.
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Joliet, Ill
Nunzio di Lorenzo
Mary 1 Lorenzo
Fire at McKeesport Tin Plate Plant Near Three Million Loss
A large blaze in Pittsburgh area ruined the McKeesport Tin Plate plant, with losses estimated around 3 000 000 dollars. The plant normally employs about eight thousand workers, highlighting the significant economic impact.
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Pittsburgh
Hittaburgh
District Attorney Ousted by President Harding
Washington reports that Hugh R. Robertson United States district attorney of the Western District of Texas has been removed from office by President Harding according to the Department of Justice announcement.
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Washington
Hugh R. Robertson
United States District
Western District of
Texas
Harding
Department of Justice
Reds Kilt 100 Prisoners Tokyo June 8
Corresponder reports Bolshevik actions in Tokyo evacuations and hospital scenes as political turmoil unfolds with widespread casualties and prisoner measures.
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Tokyo
Phe
Hoch
Shimbu
Harbin
Ania
Pabaroy Pital
Czechoslovakia Awakens Industry and Culture to World Trade
The article surveys Czechoslovakia's industrial strength and potential export roles, noting Bohemia's textile hub at Bratislava, Skoda Works’ shift from war munitions to tools and machinery, and Bohemian glass Renown. It highlights Slovakia's forests, paper mills, and hydro power, plus rich peasant costumes and vibrant female dress, underscoring a nation poised to build trade links with America while maintaining cultural distinctiveness.
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National Geographic Foety
Washington, D. C
Czechoslovakia
America
Czech
Bohemia
Austria-Hungary
Broadway
Hapsburg ‘Monarchy
Bratislava
Danube
Europe
Skoda
Pilzen
Krupp
Essen
Germany
Carlsbad
Karlovy Vary
Republic
Ptd
Slovakia
Amerina
Stort House
Slovakian
High Tatra
Tatra
Swiss ‘Alps
Hungary
Wonderful Telescope Statement on Double Star Measurement
The passage explains measuring angular distances between double stars when their brightness components are nearly equal. It notes accuracy depends on the distance between stars, stating that one tenth of a second equals the apparent diameter of an ordinary pin seen from two miles, illustrating tiny angles accessible to precise observations.
Bayer Aspirin Safety Warning Advertises Genuine Brand
An advertisement warns readers to look for the Bayer name on aspirin packaging to ensure genuine aspirin prescribed by physicians for twenty one years. It touts aspirin for cold relief headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago and pain. It notes Bayer as the trade mark and mentions small tin boxes of twelve tablets and larger packages sold by druggists.
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Bayer
Fakely Accused In Irvington School Gum Incident
A little girl in the Irvington school faced an unwarranted rebuke from her teacher for gum chewing. Mary asserted she could not keep her tongue from the hollow tooth, insisting she was not chewing gum. The Indianapolis News reports the incident as a minor classroom misunderstanding.
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Irvington
Mary
Ave
Indianapolig News
Life is a great study says student with no hurry to graduate
A dialogue captures a student’s relaxed view on life and learning, noting there is no rush to complete studies. The exchange highlights a tranquil approach to education and personal growth.
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Fred
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