Bonus Insurance Debates Open On Soldier Pay Plan
Washington March 3 open hearings by the House Ways and Means Committee discuss proposed adjusted compensation bills. Rep Andrew of Massachusetts argues for paid up insurance with cash option for those under 50, while Rep Fish outlines a 20 year endowment plan with graded policy amounts and survivors’ benefits. Labor favors cash or insurance option but the chair opposes.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Andrew
Massachusetts
Fish
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Cole
Iowa
Garner
Texas
Iowa Delegation Assigned to Winton Hotel in Cleveland
Cleveland March 3 The Cleveland committee on arrangements announced hotel assignments for many state delegations to the Republican National Convention on June 10 The Iowa delegation has been assigned to the Winton hotel Headquarters for the national committee and President Coolidge will be at the Hollanders and at the Cleveland and State. Senator Johnson and Senator LaFollette will be at the Winton.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Committee On
National Committee
Hollander Hotel
Coolidge
Cleveland and
Johnson
Senator LaFollette
Winton
Iowa
San Pedro Klan Parade Denounces Anti Americanism
San Pedro California March 3 up wards of 3,000 white robed paraders, paid to represent branches of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, marched the streets of San Pedro Saturday night and circled an Industrial Workers of the World hall in a demonstration against anti Americanism.
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San Pedro
Cal
Knights of the
Ku Klux Klan
Industrial Workers of the World Hall
Dakota Oil Inspection Law Upholds Supreme Court Ruling
The South Dakota oil inspection law was sustained by the state supreme court. The lower court’s decision was affirmed. Peterson Oil Company of Del Rapids had challenged the law as unconstitutional interference with interstate commerce.
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Associated Press
Washington
South Dakota
Supreme Court
Peterson Oil Company of
del Rapids
S. Dak
Code Experts Called Before Senate Committee Hearings
Washington March 3 Cipher experts of the war department who have translated code messages found in McLean telegrams will be called first tomorrow as the senate committee resumes hearings. Senator Walsh said translations did not differ materially from paraphrases already furnished and arrived at by use of an old Justice Department code. Preparations neared completion for oil suit actions by special government counsel following the committee disclosures. Further announcements were expected but no statement would be made on precise intentions.
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Washington
War Department
McLean
Senate
Walsh
Mortana
Department of Justice
Senate Committee
Daugherty to Send Message to President Coolidge Today
Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty plans to dispatch a telegram to President Coolidge from Miami. officials in Washington deny knowledge of its content. Senate committee hearings on Daugherty’s role in the Department of Justice probe may begin within a few days, after informal talks in Washington.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
Harry M. Daugherty
President Coolidge
Nautilus Hotel
Washington
White House
Daugherty
Fights End in Arrests and Fines in Creston Row
Weekend street disturbances in Creston led to five men being arrested and fined 50 dollars each in mayors court for fighting and disturbing the peace. One man posted 100 dollar bonds on appeal. others escaped or faced separate charges after incidents near Adams and Wim streets and near the Fire National Bank.
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Creston
James Collins
Harry Cruzen
C. C. Harvey
Dick McCoy
John Clarke
Adams and
Wim Streets
Maple Street
Firet National Bank
Collings
Bud Fredrickson
House To Get Philippine Independence Report
The house insular affairs committee voted 14 to 5 to report a bill for Philippine independence based on a subcommittee draft tied to Representative Cooper. Chairman Fairfield said the move allows floor discussion on the resolution and issue.
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Washington
House Insular Affairs Committee
Cooper
Wisconsin
Fairfield
House
King George Sidelined by Cold at Buckingham Palace
London March 3 King George confined to Buckingham Palace with a cold and, following doctor advice, cancels engagements for the week. Lincoln March 3 Nebraska board of control members urge Congress to vote against a bill banning transport of prison made goods across state lines.
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Associated Press
London
George
Buckingham Palace
Lincoln
Ny.b
State Board of Control
Nebraska
National House
Fire kills Lund family at Giroux and other 1920s brief news
Winnipeg reports a fatal house fire at Giroux 35 miles from Winnipeg killing Mrs William Lund her daughter Mary 20 and Marys fiancé Donald Mackenzie in an undetermined origin blaze. The item also notes Yale wins intercollegiate glee club contest with Grinnell among leaders and local obits and derailment incidents alongside political notes from New York and Baltimore.
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Winnipeg
William Lund
Mary
Donald Mackenzie
Lund
Giroux
New York
Yale University
Grinnell College
McAdoo Reed Race Deepens With Bitter Exchanges
Associated Press reports Senator James A Reed vows to stay in the Democratic presidential race to the last and enter a national convention with broad delegate support. Reed says McAdoo has not denied his charges, and links McAdoo to oil bribery cases involving B H Doheny and a cabinet officer.
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Associated Press
Kennet
William Gibbs MccAdoo
United States
James A. Reed
Reed
McAdoo
BH. L. Doheny
Minister's Victim Is Expected To Recover
Mexico Missouri March 3 Howard D Conger of Lincoln Neb who was shot on a street by Rev M Burns will probably recover It was said today The two men exchanged words when they met Burns had obtained a permit to buy a revolver saying he wanted the weapon for his wife while he studied biblical literature in Chicago The minister is charged with assault with intent to kill and is at liberty under 5000 bond
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Associated Press
Mexico
Howard D. Conger
Lincoln
Herbert Jones Shows Early Signs Of Recovery
Herbert L. Jones auticmobile deal er who was seriously injured two weeks ago while helping unload a freight car of machines has taken a favorable turn and is beginning to make a consistent recovery, according to his physician. Last week he was reported to be running a temperature and not improving as rapidly as hoped. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Pettigrew and family of Afton were Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Swanker of Monroe street.
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Herbert L. Jones
Auticmobile
Jones
Glen Pettigrew
Afton
H. J. Swanker
Monroe Street
MacDonald Letters Outline English Fears on French Policy
Premier MacDonald says Englishmen fear France aims to ruin Germany and dominate Europe. He argues for unity and cooperation with France to address German reparations and approach the United States as a united Europe seeking mutual sacrifices and settlement.
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Associated Preas
London
Ramsay MacDonald
M. Ponicare
France
MacDonald
England
Germany
Europe
United States
Wisconsin Opens Land For Tourist Camping Next Summer
The Wisconsin State Land Board will open about 275000 acres of state land to tourists for camping next summer at no charge. Visitors may camp on plots roughly 60 by 120 feet, with no permanent buildings allowed. Permits through the land office will authorize tent or portable structures, with a small loss in state fees predicted.
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Associated
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin State Land Board
State
Wisconsin
State Land
Land Office
Troops Guard Grand Jury at Marion Illinois
Marion Illinois March 3 Troops were on standby for a special grand jury investigation into the wet and dry war that led to one death and rioting on February 8. One company remained on duty with others ready to move into the county on short notice if trouble returns.
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Marion
Lil
Grand Jury
Treaty of friendship expected between Germany and Turkey
Constantinople reports a treaty of friendship between Germany and Turkey to be signed tomorrow after today’s announcement.
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Constantinople
Germany
Turkey
Government Not First In Failing Banks
The Supreme Court ruled that United States government deposits in failing banks are not entitled to preferential payment. The question arose after the Bank on Commerce of Okmulgee failed and was brought by United States Fidelity and Guaranty. The high court affirmed the lower court’s decision.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court Today
United States
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Bank On Commerce of
Okmulgee
Oklo
Supreme Court
Loor Court
Candle Booze Case Dismissed After Hearing
In Atlanta on March 3 the case against Mrs. Asa G. Candler and G. W. Keefing was dismissed while W. J. Stoddard was bound over for another trial on a $500 bond for alleged presence in a place serving liquor. Stoddard’s original charge was dismissed, but a new count for violating prohibition was added after he took responsibility for a partly fled bottle found on a table. Police Chief James L. Verter testified officers raided an apartment on 48 Junior Street on Feb 9 after a complaint from Asa G. Candler Sr. He described Mrs. Candler and the two men seated around a table with the bottle of whiskey.
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Atlanta
Asa G. Candler
G. W. Keefing
W. J. Stoddard
Stoddard Wigala
More Laborers Than Work In Des Moines
Des Moines faces rising unemployment with the public welfare bureau reporting more laborers entering the city than local industries can absorb. The bureau urges job seekers to avoid coming to Des Moines without definite positions in view to prevent the burden on aid programs.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Public Welfare Bureau
Old Lighthouse Keeper Dies After Duty at Gross Point
Captain Edwin J Moore longtime keeper of the Gross Point light house in Illinois died of heart trouble after climbing 147 feet to ignite the lamp. He asked his wife if the light was all right before collapsing. He was 70.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Edwin J. Moore
Gross Point
Des Moines Delegates Gather for Iowa GOP Convention
Delegates and visitors pour into Des Moines for the Iowa Republican state convention at the Coliseum with L. J. Dickinson slated to deliver the keynote and keep Coolidge as the likely nominee. Uncertainty lingers over whether to instruct the delegation while Rawson and Cummins are seen as favored leaders.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Coliseum
L. J. Dickinson
Tenth
Washington
Dickinson
President Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
Supreme Court Upholds Pre Volstead Liquor Statutes
The Supreme Court sustains state laws banning sale of intoxicating liquors acquired before national prohibition. The court affirms Raymond Moore’s Idaho conviction for possession of liquor, ruling states may prohibit what federal law previously permitted.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Raymond Moore
Idaho
Bright Sports Suit Described in Warm Wool Tones
An unusually attractive costume is crafted in white wool with bold bands of yellow orange and brown. The description notes its bright, eye catching design and vintage athletic style.
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McIntish
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TATE
Cuncil Bluffs
Charles G. Saunders
Iowa State Senate
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Frank A. Vanderlo
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Herbert Jones
Marion, Ill
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