Coolidge Set to Press France on War Debt Payment
Washington reports President Coolidge backs Senator Borah in demanding France pay the 4,000,080,000 dollar war debt to the United States. Officials weary of France’s cautious talks on a moratorium or cancellation and may instruct the debt commission to formally inquire into France’s intent. Senator Borah argues for repayment, while other leaders urge consideration of France’s Revolutionary aid. Debate centers on whether any portion of the debt will be settled or repudiated.
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Washington
Coolidge
Borah
France
United States
White House
Debt Commission
Bruce
Maryland
America
Dill
Chamber of Deputies
Marin
Boral Siid
Francé
Rat Length
Chauffeur Stecher Linked to Bergdoll Escape Held on Bail
Eugene Stecher, chauffeur and companion of Grover Cleveland, implicated in aiding millionaire draft dodger Friedrich Bergdoll, surrendered to the U S district attorney. He faces indictments charging conspiracy and harboring a fugitive and is held on $10,000 bail after failing to bond. Stecher says he left Bergdoll in Germany and only Mrs Emma Bergdoll knew of his presence in the U S.
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Bergdoll
Philadelphia
Eugene Stecher
Grover Cleveland
United States District Attorney
Stecher
United States
Bergdorf
Germany
Bolland
England
Canada
Emma Bergdoll
Grover
General Kuropatkin Dies at Age Eighty in Russia
Moscow reports the death of Gen. Alexei Kuropatkin, chief Russian commander in the Russo-Japanese War. He died at Shemsh ring in the Pskov district at eighty. Once Russia’s supreme land forces commander, he was blamed for the Mukden defeat in 1905.
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Moscow
Kurobatkin
Soviet Jews Agency
Shemshn
Ring
Pskov
Russia
Alexei Kuropatkin
Czat
Mukden
Railroad chief robbed in Independence Louisiana
Charles H. Mark fung, president of the Minols Congrat railroad, was robbed of $12 and an overcoat by a thief who entered his private car at Independence Louisiana late Thursday night.
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Memphy
Tenn
Charles H.markfung
Minols Congrat Railroad
Aly
Dijependence
Thuraday Nigte
Riot in Paris Chamber over interallied debt speech
Paris chamber of deputies erupted in a 25 minute uproar after Deputy Desjardins condemned the majority for refusing to publish Deputy Martin's speech on inter Allied debts. Desjardins accused the government of fear to endorse Justice’s debt policy as it affects the American senate. The session suspended briefly then resumed with Premier Herriot at the rostrum.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
U.S
Desjarding
Martin
Desjardins
Mario
Senate
Paihleve
Herriot
Prohibition Bill Faces House Attack in Congress
In Washington the proposed stiff penalties for Volstead Act violations draw fire from Rep Graham of Pennsylvania and Rep Dominick of South Carolina. They denounce the bill as harsh and push for jail terms and fines, arguing against prohibition denials and supporting harsher enforcement.
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Washington
House
Judiciary Committee
Graham
Rep
Pennsylovania
Dominick
Dew
South Carolina
Bank Officials Indicted in Racine Case
Milwaukee authorities announce indictments against W. C. Hood president of the defunct American National Bank of Racine and B H Freeman director. The federal grand jury charged them with allegations tied to the bank’s failure. Rych was liberated under $6,000 bonds.
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Milwaukee
Missionary reports severe harm to Chinese Christians in Euklen province
A prominent missionary states military authorities in Euklen province severely harmed about 200 Chinese Christian farmers who refused to grow opium poppies, amid ongoing conflict and repression.
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Shanghui
Euklen
Untitled fragment on Kirin tragedy and cabin accident
Fragmentary OCR text mentions die of Kirin and a cabin incident. It references a person or place name Taky Wokyoe and a location Hathtteiveet epetgdeatides, with unclear dates or context. Unable to determine concrete facts from the damaged source.
First Day in Office for Texas Governor Miriam Ferguson
In Austin, Mrs. Miriam Ferguson began her term as the first woman governor. Her husband, Jim Ferguson, in the governor’s office, advised on a pardon extension for Sylvester Montalbano, a Houston man serving a murder sentence. The senate considered restoring Jim Ferguson’s eligibility and a 60 to 80 day furlough extension was granted for policy review.
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Austin
Texas
Jim
Miriam
Ferguson
Ma" Ferguson
Senate
Board of Pardons
Hee Ewlvel
Japan and Russia seal recognition treaty amid talks
Japanese minister Yoshizawa and Soviet ambassador Karakhan announced Moscow’s formal recognition by Japan. Ratification to come within two weeks. The accord grants Japan access to Saghalin coal and mineral deposits under a ten year lease and includes broad concessions for mutual nationals and trade privileges.
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Japan
Russia
Jépant
M Yoshizawa
Peking
Karakhan
Far Bt
Moscow
Ita
Itta
Siberia
Eatles
Portsmouth
New Harvard Pound Law School President Debated in Wisconsin
An unofficial report states that Madison, Wisconsin, dean Pound Wilt resignation or appointment marked the start of the new school year. Kubich reportedly tentatively accepted the top role as new Harvard law president amid regents discussions.
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Madison
Wia
Pound
Harvard
Wisconsin
Board of Regents
Dean Pound
Kubich
Three Slayers Go To Death In Electric Chair
In a murky report a trio labeled as Slayers Go To Death In Electric Chair for a holdup and killings near Buford and Binghamtoy. Names like Leomird of York Florencio Bernia Fif a tee Lerma and Ferranti appear in the fragmentary note. The text references a police case and a violent confrontation ending in execution.
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John
Leomird
York
Florencio
Bernia
Lerma
Buffald
Leodard
Convieres
Ferranti
Plato
Binghamtoy
Boy 14 given life sentence in murder case
A 14 year old, identified as Asbury Wés, was convicted in a murder case involving Mrs. Gina Wessingen. The jury deliberated for one hour and recommended mercy. The proceedings occurred in Lexington with details sparse due to fragmented text.
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Lexington
Waas
Asbury Wés
Alngar
Agate
Gina “Wessingen
Opposes Amendment in Nashville Amid Turbulent Debate
fragmented OCR text shows opponents in Nashville facing confusion over a proposed amendment. key figures or groups not readable. unclear dates or actions. summary reflects a contested policy vote environment with competing positions without concrete details.
Market Quotations From U S Government Report
Washington weekly market report covers fruits vegetables live stock and grain prices for week ending January 22. Includes round white potatoes yellow onions winesap apples hog prices and cattle ranges plus hay grain dairy prices across major markets and states with prices in dollars per unit and per hundredweights.
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Washington
Northern
Chicago
Rochester
Northwestern
Kansas City
Kanges City
Prairie
Minneapolis
Minneapoli
St. Louis
St. Louie
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Tariff on Agricultural Products Suggested by Hoover
Secretary of Commerce Hoover urged a tariff on agricultural goods to curb chemi cal food imports and raise living standards, arguing it would help farmers. He warned that American prosperity rests on balanced competition with cheap foreign labor and higher export market standards.
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Hoover
Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Treasury review delays tax cuts until 1926
Washington reports a treasury review finds further tax reductions impractical before 1926. Secretary Mellon plans to study the operation of current law before changes. No percentage income tax cut or similar action will be approved during the present session. Administration officials endorse no immediate action.
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Washington
Treasury
Mellon
Resignation of Geneva Costa from League of Nations
Rico filed her resignation from the League of Nations amid pressure and backroom concerns. The date cited is January 1, with officials noting ongoing efforts to induce pacific action while she reviews her decision. The message reflects turmoil and strategic maneuvering within the organization.
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Geneva
Costa
Rico
League of Nations
Ric
Oklahoma House Rejects Child Labor Amendment
Fragmentary report shows Oklahoma House voting against a federal child labor amendment. Mentions defeat and local implications for child labor policy amid national discussions.
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Oklahoma
House
Cihild
Unclear fragmentary report on antiSouviet talks and conferences
Fragmentary OCR text mentions conferences at Bucha Belgrade and Belgrade reverul. references AUR RAB ton and Bolshevik ar and power in an unclear order. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the readable lines.
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Safi
Bucharest
Belgrade
Reverul
Engine Gales 5 ebm sayreniher q
Readable fragments describe an engine related event with unclear names and terms. The text mentions individuals and possible technical details but concrete facts are insufficient to identify a clear action, outcome, or location.
Iowa State News Highlights From Remote Iowa Towns And Statewide Facts
A scattered Iowa roundup notes a high school band in Osceola and DeWitt, 7,000 University of Iowa students bringing over $6.5 million annually, crop values in Polk County estimated at 10.5 million, and smallpox vaccination coverage for over 1,500 of 6,000 State University students. It mentions hog arrivals setting a record in Sioux City, a missionary from Oskaloosa praising Iowa missionaries, bond sales by Creston district, soybean seed certification, a 2-cent gasoline tax proposal, and $2 million in Des Moines street department improvements in 1924. Also covered: Emmetsburg fish losses, Wright County farm bureau tax bills, hunting licenses, a Cedar Rapids collie, national wealth figures, fox farming plans, gas coach service proposals, and various tax and crop statistics.
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Oslwein
DeWitta
Tows
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Towa
Polk County
State University of Iowa
Sioux City
Harriet Smith
Oskaloosa
China
Iowa
School Board
Creston
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association
Iowa Implement Dealers’ Association
Department of Streets of
Des Moinns
Emmetsbure
William Sanger
Blanchard
Wright County Farm Bureau
Shep
Cedar Rapids
Ded Moines
Hallmillton D. Tobin
Vinton
Council ‘Bluffs
Fort Dodge
Great Western Railroad
Hawarden
Osceola County
United States Weather and
Federal Reserve District
Iowa-Dalton Silver Fox Company
Silver Fox
Beaver Avenue
Illinois
Erg
America
Legislators Debate Big Program Amid Budget Strain
The general assembly focuses on a promotional program to cut taxes and fund roads though a proposed bond is opposed by many. A gas tax proposal to replace the property tax for road improvements gains support, while incomes and budget adherence dominate discussions. In Iowa, John Hammill is inaugurated governor before about 1500 attendees at the ceremony in the state capital.
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General Assembly
Tigt Federat
Allferghée
Vé Giand
Gav- Nyt
M 8
John Hammill
Iowa
Ofan
Bogial Dasion
Unclear OCR fragment hints at 1930s civic activities
Fragmentary text references recruits, American Legion auxiliaries, Des Moines, Dubuque, and local public works. Mentions marching or movements, coalitions, and welfare notes with unclear dates. No coherent event or names clearly restated due to garbled OCR.
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Kuropatkin
Vates
Mayfield
Lenin
Fenatar Maytiehl
Tessle Bivgy
E. Sanders
Everett Sanders
Indiana
Bascom Slemp
U.S. Day
Edwards
Jersey City
N. 3
Edward L Hadwards
New Jersey
Weehawken
Treasury Department
Charles I. Hurlbur
Lionel Wison
Wilson
Willa Griffin
Griffin
John Mitton
Hudson County
Bill Whie
Woald
Husband
New
Texas Executive
Nashville
Tennessee
Oru Iek
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H. M. Morgan
Mr. Kiely
U. S
Qkinvoung City
Howee
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Okia
Sayreniher
Ilienyan
Asthe Tae de Taylor Rade Wanye Ate Ie
Rudy Us
Iowa State News
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Hammill
AIN
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Geverk
Leeton
Boone News
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Sun
Des Moines
Argon’ Legion
Dubuque
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