Hendersons Appointment Confirmed In Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa January 13 the state senate confirmed the appointment of M V Henderson as state air commissioner recommended by Governor Harding. The senate failed to confirm B F Ketchams appointment to the state board of education leaving N E Kendall Tee to name his own choice after he becomes governor. Routine session adjourns after inaugural ceremonies.
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Senate
B. F. Ketcham
Des Moines
M. V. Henderson
W. J. Harding
State Senate
State Board of Educat
Henderson
George Messeni
Ketcham
N. E. Kendall Tee
Holdoegel
Great Lakes Naval Station to Stay Open Says Admiral
Washington announces that the Great Lakes Naval Training Station will remain an important post, second only to Hampton Roads, contradicting earlier reports that it would be abandoned. The rejection of closure plans emphasizes its strategic value for the fleet.
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Washington, D. C
Great Lakes
Washington
Great Fleet
Hampton Roads
Navy
Will Ask Higher Tariff on Wheat
Washington January 13 Senator McCumber Republican of North Dakota announced he would seek a tariff around 50 cents a bushel on wheat to be added to the Fordney emergency tariff bill replacing the 60 cent duty in the House passed measure to stem large Canadian imports.
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Washington, D. C
McCumber
North Dakota
Weather outlook for Chicago unsettled with snow east portion
The weather indications for the next twenty four hours show unsettled conditions tonight and Friday with likely snow in the eastern portion. Warmer conditions tonight, followed by somewhat colder readings in the west and north central portion on Friday.
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Chicago
Weather Summary by Dr. H. M. Stanley Observations
Local observations record the past 24 hours ending 7 a m noting snow or related precipitation. Details incomplete due to cut text.
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H. M. Stanley
Navy lieutenant Langdon killed by Japanese sentry
Washington reports Lieutenant W. H. Langdon of the American cruiser Albany was shot by a Vladivostok sentry after not halting when ordered. Langdon fired after being shot as he turned away. Japanese officials expressed regret over the incident to the Albany’s commander.
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Washington, D. C
W. H. Langdon
Albany
Vladivostok
Langdon
Tokio
Court Orders Dissolution of General Federation of Labor
Paris, Jan. 13. The court ordered the dissolution of the general federation of labor after hearings on charges of infringement of union laws against Leon Jouhoux and other federation officers.
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Paris
General Federation of Labor
Leon Jouhoux
Danish Couple Held for Deportation
Count and Countess Vigo Holstein Rathlou of Denmark were arrested by U S immigration authorities in Spokane and held for possible deportation. The countess was formerly married to Dr Roy A Miles Collins who was killed in Portland in 1909.
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Spokane, Wash
Vigo Holstein Rathlou
Denmark
Roy A. Miles Collins
Portland
Unite States
La Follette Faction Loses Control in Wisconsin Legislature
Wisconsin legislature organizes with anti La Follette forces in control of both houses after caucus votes. Riley S. Young of Darien secures the speakership nomination after three ballots. William Olson of Monroe garners 30 to 32 votes across ballots. Governor Blaine to deliver message tomorrow.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Riley S. Young
Darien
Blaine-La Follette
William Oson
Monroe
Blaine
Haight Seeks Schober Parcaut World Middleweight Match
Corning Iowa January 13 promoter C N Haight announced he is pursuing a finish match for the world middleweight title between Billy Schober of Indianapolis and Ralph Parcaut of Spencer. A $1000 purse plus 60 percent of gross is offered and he expects replies from both wrestlers soon.
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Corning
C. N. Haight
Billy Schober
Indianapolis
Ralph Parcaut
Spencer
Haight
Urban and rural populations split in Iowa and U S
The census bureau reports 51.4 percent of Americans live in urban areas of 2,500 or more, totaling 54,218,032 people. Rural residents number 51,390,739. Iowa's urban population is 875,495 with 1,528,526 rural residents.
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Washington, DC
United States
Census Bureau
Iowa
Austrian Rulers Five Up Struggle
Washington reports Austrian government cannot meet wage demands and food shortages, prompting a move to place administration under allied powers. An economic conference with Austria Hungary successor states and allied reps seeks a nonpolitical working agreement.
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Washington, D. C
Hugh Frazier
Vienna
State Department
Frazier
Austria
Austria-Hungary
Iowa Men Favor Present Marketing Plan
Washington D C Jan 18 Furth er testimony favoring retention of the present exchange system in mar keting agricultural commodities was heard today by the house agricultur al committee from Iowa dealers and growers. After F A Chamberlain of Minneapolis had testified hedging on grain through the futures market adds to the security of the collateral on which loans are made and stabil izes prices. J A Wray of Bonner Iowa J R Johnston of the Farmers Elevator Company of Alleman Iowa and A D Post of Onawa Iowa, all expressed similar views.
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Washington, D. C
House Agricultural Committee
Iowa
F. A. Chamberlain
Minneapolis
J. A. Wray
Bonner
J. R. Johnston
The
Farmers Elevator Company of
Alleman
Iow
A. D. Post
Onawa
Dunlop Tire Plant Suspends Work In Buffalo
The Dunlop Tire and Rubber company virtually suspended operations as directors said conditions in the automobile industry justify slowing production until improvement. The probable resumption date is April 1.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Dunlop Tire and Rubber Company
Dunlop Tire and Rubber Corporation
Kendall Becomes Iowa's 23rd Governor at Inauguration
N E Kendall of Albia was sworn in as Iowa's twenty third governor in Des Moines at 2 20 p m with Lt Governor John Hamill taking office. Chief Justice William D Evans administered the oath as inaugural ceremonies included applause decor and a musical program. Kendall delivered his inaugural address and a public reception with dancing was planned in the executive offices that night.
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Des Moines
N. FE
State Agents After Button Man in Muscatine
W. F. Bishop a prominent button manufacturer was indicted for obstructing justice by allegedly offering bribes to three agents of former Attorney General Havener. He and a young stenographer were found in his limousine on a secluded street. agents faced a bribe attempt as they tried to arrest them. The trio reported refusing the bribe and took the pair to police court on unlawful assembly, with Bishop previously indicted by a September grand jury. His demurrer was sustained and a reinvestigation ordered by the next grand jury.
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Muscatine
W. F. Bishop
Havener
Bishop
J. E. Risden
Henry Terrell
C. E. Smith
John Jones
Mary Brown
Store Cuts Prices After Inaugural Ball Abandoned
Washington Jan 13 Abandonment of plans for an inaugural ball prompted a local newspaper ad from a women's garment shop. The display proclaims the ball has been called off and advertises one third off on dinner and dance gowns and related evening wear for immediate disposition.
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Washington, D. C
Chicago & Northwestern seeks $5 million rail loan
Washington D C January 13 The Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for a government loan of five million dollars for ten years to buy new equipment. The carrier offers trust certificates totaling four million four hundred two thousand dollars as security for the loan.
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Washington, D. CC
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wedding Plans Bother Allies
Athens reports Allied diplomats hesitate over attending the wedding of Crown Prince Charles of Romania to Princess Helen of Greece until King Constantine is recognized. The marriage date remains undisclosed as Allies weigh recognition demands and possible royal attendance by Queen Marie of Romania in Athens.
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Athens
Charles
Romania
Helen
Greece
Constantine
Mari
Rumania
Battle over peace treaty echoes in Ontario air crew dispute
In Mattice Ontario three naval balloonists arrived from Moose Factory and later traveled by CN express to Cochrane. A fracas between Lieutenants Farrell and Hinton flared after arrival but a statement, prepared at their direction, claimed the clash stemmed from hardships and struggles. All three officers were in the private car of CN divisional superintendent H B Way.
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Mattice
Moose Factory
Cochrane
Canadian National Express
Farrell
Hinton
Kloor
Millers Defend Hedging Practice Before Congress
Washington January 13 millers defend hedging in the future grain market as stabilizing. Mr Cros by Minneapolis miller tells House Agricultural Committee hedging permits narrower profit margins and more money to producers. H B Harlan Sioux Falls LS D says South Dakota bankers oppose changes to marketing machinery. South Dakota farmers face dark days but grain movement begins. relief hoped if machinery remains undisturbed.
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Washington, D. C
Crosby
Minneapolis
House Agricultural Committee
H. B. Harlan
Sioux Falls
LS. D
South Dakota
Tug T Talford Wrecked Off Texas Coast Believed Dead
The United States engineering department tug T Talford is wrecked near Galveston after leaving Sabine for the voyage. Seven men are believed to have perished as wreckage and deck house parts washed ashore on Galveston beach.
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Galveston
Tex
United States Engineering Department
T. Talford
Sabine
Daily Market Report for Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Cattle receipts 12,000 with steers and stockers steady to higher. slaughter cattle and veal mixed. Hogs receipts 31,060 with prices 25 to 40 cents above yesterday. best hogs 9.50 to 9.80, lighter cuts higher. Sheep receipts 18,000. market very slow but near steady with lambs 25 cents higher. Chicago grain and provisions show mixed futures with wheat around 179 in March and pork futures near 24.50 for January.
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Chicago
Mark Cases Inc
Lamson Bros. & Co
Hubbell
Des Moines
Local Market Prices for Corn Hay Seed and Poultry
Local prices list corn at 50 cents per bushel, oats 40 cents, timothy hay 15 dollars, straw 9 dollars, wild hay 12 dollars, threshed hay 12 dollars, wheat 1.30, clover seed 7 to 9 dollars, timothy seed 2.00 to 2.25, barley 85 cents. Poultry prices include eggs 50 cents, hens 22 cents, springs 2 cents, roosters 13 cents, ducks 19 cents, geese 1 cent, cream 43 cents, horse hides 2.25 dollars, turkeys 20 cents.
Local Residents Tidbit on Moves and Returns
Beaconsfield resident B C Reasoner visited the city yesterday to attend to ten business matters. Floyd Price, recently in Denver Colorado, has returned home to this city.
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B. C. Reasoner
Beaconsfield
Floyd Price
Denver
Colorado
Inaugural Address of Iowa's New Governor Nate Kendall
The inaugural address delivered at Des Moines emphasizes unity, accountability, and service to all Iowans. Kendall pledges allegiance to the electorate, denies promises to individuals, and invites opponents to join in governing Iowa with honesty, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility. He calls for collaboration across races and colors and seeks divine guidance for the duties ahead.
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la Follette
Parcaut
Schober
Cities
N. E. Kendall
Wenty
Owa
Button Man
Lan
Millers
U.S
Associated Press
United States Bureau of Markets
Chicago Live Stock
Opening Market
St. Joseph
Kendall
Nate Kendall
Commonwealth
Iona
General Assembly
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