Iowa Republicans Endorse Coolidge At State Convention
A three-resolution package pledging support for Calvin Coolidge, endorsing the McNarry Haugen grain bill and a soldier bonus was presented to the Des Moines gathering. Delegates elected to Cleveland include A. B. Cummins, B. B. Burnquist and Addison Parker with alternates listed.
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Des Moines
McNarry- Haugen Grain Export Corporation
Coolige
Iowa
Resolutions Committee
James Devitt
Oskaloosa
Associated Press
Coliseum
H. E. Spangler
Cedar Rapids
Cleveland
A. B. Cummins
B. B. Burnquist
Fort Dodge
Addison Parker
T. C. Cessno
Grinnell
T. P. Hollowell
Ft. Madison
Eugene Cutler
Logan
Hanford MacNider
Mason City
Turner
Frans E. Sheldon
Ringgold
Estelle E. Plopper
Hardin
Willard E. Whiting
Monona
H. H. Douglas
Worth
Jennie I. Berry
Linn
B. Wilson
Johnson
J. H. Hickman
Lucas
Eighth
Frank
Hayne
Appanoose County
Homer
Stevens
Page
James Bixler
Adams County
William Hook
Taylor
Dan Turner
Corning
United States
Brookhart
Coolidge
Rawson
Charles A. Rawson
John Adams
Dubuque
Luther Brewer
Harry Weaver
Wapello County
Burnquist
Earth Shocks Damage Costa Rica Buildings
A series of earth shocks, the strongest in 25 years, damaged half of San Jose buildings and caused casualties. The American legation suffered collapse but the ambassador and consuls escaped harm. no injuries among American residents were reported. Communications with nearby cities were cut.
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Associated Preas
San Jose
Costa Rica
Legation
Balding
Democrat Seeks Probe of Pardon Graft Claim
Representative Garrett a Democrat leader in the House asks for a House select committee to probe evidence before a Chicago grand jury alleging two congressmen took money to influence paroles and pardons of convicted persons. The resolution calls a five member committee to determine the allegations.
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Presss Wanhiteles
Garrett
House
Chicago
Congress
Walsh Shows Oil Inquiry Messages From Doheny
Washington hearings reveal Doheny sought to back Montana oil venture. Walsh quoates letters and telegrams as part of the oil committee probe. Burns describes McLean’s secret agent role and the cipher “Mary” message tied to Florida.
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Associated Press
Washington
Oil Committee
Senator Walsh
Montana
E. L. Doheny
William J. Burns
Bureau of Investigation
Justice Department
Ff. B. McLean
Department
Mary
Florida
Daugherty
Justice Code
Francis H. McAdoo
William G. McAdoo
McLean
A. Mitchell Palmer
Wilson
Albert B. Fall
Harry F. Sinclair
Palmer
The
Washington Post
Burns
Mary Duckstein
Senate Oil Committee
Edward B. McLean
War Department
W. F. Freedman
Army Signal Corps
John F
D. C
John Doe
Senate panel to redraft treaty on German ships
Three articles in the future commercial treaty with Germany granting reciprocal ship treatment will be eliminated. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee reached the decision in Washington. In a rapid vote the House authorized a sweeping inquiry into the Shipping Board, creating a special committee to oversee the probe.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Associated Pres
Shipping Board
House
Railroads Ask IC C to Modify Train Control Order
Associated Press reports that several railroads petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission today to alter its mandate for installing automatic train control devices. The move aims to adjust deadlines and technical requirements under the commission's order.
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Associated Pre Wentien
Huerihty Nine Flest Class
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interior releases film tour of Alaska for educational use
A motion picture titled A Tour of Alaska depicting scenes from President Harding’s Alaska trip last summer has been released by the Department of Interior. The film is provided for colleges clubs and other educational organizations.
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Ry Associated Prep
Washington
Alaska
Harding
Department of Interior
Coolidge Eyes McNarry Haugen Farm Export Bill
President Coolidge keeps an open mind about the McNarry Haugen farm export corporation bill favored by Northwestern interests as a key to easing the economic situation in that region.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
McNarry- Haugen Farm Export Corporation
Northwestern Interests
Coolidge Seeks Navy Secretary Pick as Denby Vacancy Stands
President Coolidge weighs a seasoned executive to replace Edwin Denby as secretary of the navy but no decision has been made. Joseph H Grew of New Hampshire, ambassador to Switzerland, was nominated as under secretary, succeeding William Phillips who becomes ambassador to Belgium.
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Treas
Washington
Coolidge
Edwin Denby
Navy
Wheat inquiry report delays reach the president
From Washington on March 4 the tariff commission again held up delivery of its wheat inquiry report to President Coolidge. The panel completed the study over a week ago and awaiting transmission.
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Washington
Tariff Commission
Coolidge
Commission
Senate veterans committee to review Chicago grand jury findings
Washington announces that no investigation will be conducted into the Chicago grand jury findings linking Dr. Forbes and J. W. Thompson. Senator Reed, chairman, stated the matter will not be pursued by the special Senate veterans committee.
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Washington
Chicago Grand Jury
D R. Forbes
J. W. Thompson
Senate Veterans’ Committee
Reed
Tat
Davenport Man Charged With Seduction Awaits Trial
In Scott county district court Le roy Miller faces a seduction charge filed by Anna Schiffke of Davenport. Indicted by a grand jury he is free on $1000 bond. Blood tests to establish parentage under Mendelian principles were discussed in a motion for continuance.
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Davenport
Leroy Miller
Anna Schiffke
Scott County
Miller
Frazer and Lam bert safe deposit letters in Palm Beach
Fragment from 1924 telegrams reveals Frazer and Lambert handling bank deposits in Palm Beach Florida with Doheny references and inquiries to a Justice Department special agent. The collection includes messages about McLean and political asides, with a Western Union code message context.
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Edward McLean
Palm Beach
Fla
Zevely
Walsh
Lambert
Seaboard
W. O
Fle
Lean
Frazer
W. D. Duckstein
Breakers
Burns
McLean
Department of Justice
Mary
Los Angeles
Calif
Edward L. Doheny
Pan American Oil and Transport Co
Woodward Building
Washington, D. C
Washington
Equity
Western Union
Family Decret Told In Harris Marriage Case
The Beverly D. Harris suit over his marriage to Eleanor Elaine Harris heads to a jury. Defense rested. both sides summarized as testimony refuted by Eleanor Harris and sister Tessa Corder regarding claims of past relationships and paternity. Harris alleged jealousy followed by hints of separation after the 1908 California schooling.
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New York
Beverly D. Harris
Eleanor Elaine Harris
Harris
Samuela Lee
Memphis
Eli Rayner
Harri
Tessa Corder
Samuela
Slater
Corder
Rayner
Eleanor
Eli
California
Action Predicted on Ford's Shoals Offer
Washington observers predicted action by week’s end on Henry Ford’s Muscle Shoals offer as the House shifted to the McKenzie plan for bid access. Debate will likely last two days, followed by a five minute rule for amendments. opponents promised several changes to the contract terms.
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Associated
Washington
Mar
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
House
McKenzie
Ford
Coolidge Favors Mellon Tax Reduction Plan
President Coolidge reaffirmed adherence to the Mellon tax plan and his position on tax legislation remains as outlined in his message to Congress. When asked about the compromise bill, he said he could not say at this time whether he would veto or approve a hypothetical measure.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Congress
White House
House
Large tax refunds total 123 million in 1923
Refunds on illegal or erroneously collected taxes amounted to 123,992,820.94 last fiscal year ending June 30, 1923, distributed among 263,320 persons. The largest single amount refiect was 9,268,548.60, returned to the executors of Oliver H. Payne of New York.
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Associated
Washington
Oliver H. Payne
New York
Pay Midland Claims With Swift Payment
Claims for mechanics liens against Midland Packing were paid today by Swift & Co following Judge Munger of Lincoln Neb. The $622,500 plant price left $374,326. The funds will be prorated to liquidate $1,351,572 in preferred and general claims, with payout likely this week.
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Associated Press
Midland Packing Company
First Electric Storm Ravages Fort Dodge Farm
Lightning hit Herman Trost’s barn near Fort Dodge during the first electrical storm of the season. The barn burned to the ground and several horses and cows perished, with farm machinery losses reported.
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Associated Press
Fort Dodge
Herman Trost
Trost
Fire Devastates Chinese City Killing Hundreds
A large blaze swept through Chow Thun in Shantung province near Tai wan last Friday. About three hundred people perished from burns suffocation and panic while seven hundred were injured as the fire raced through a crowded district early in the morning. Victims were trapped and trampled amid the deadly chaos.
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China
Chow Thun
Taiwan
Shantung Province
Mystery man Johnston rattles Michigan primary plans
In Saginaw Michigan rumors swirl that Zilwaukee Hiram Johnston is a myth devised to affect the April 7 presidential primary ballots. Officials filed petitions for Johnson to appear on the Republican ballot, but no one in Zilwaukee confirms his existence, and local carriers know no such resident.
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Saginaw
Mich
Hiram” Johnston
Michigan
Johnson
Lansing
William J. Siegriat
Zilwaukee Justee of Peace
Johnston
John Baird
Zilwaukee Township
Hirvan Johnston
Vaudeville Actress Seeks City Hall In Cedar Rapids
Miss Pffie Cherry, a vaudeville performer, plans a mayoral campaign stop before afternoon audiences in Cedar Rapids. She spoke at the Majestic with cordial reception, wearing a 25 year old style dress and antique hat. She denied rumors about protecting sisters from audiences with a net while on stage and outlined a platform for a cleaner, more sanitary town.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Pffie Cherry
the Majestic
Dreas
Six
Miss Cherry
Caliph Deposed as Swiss Journey Ends Caliphate Abolished
The caliph departed today for Switzerland as the national assembly passed a bill to depose him and abolish the caliphate. His wives reportedly refused food amid the political upheaval.
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Dy Associated Press
Switzerland
National Assembly
Women of Caliph’s Harem Refuse Food Four Days
Istanbul dispatch reports the deposition of the caliph triggering a harem protest as women vow a four day fast. The note cites the Daily Express correspondent in London with no further details.
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Associated Press
London
Constantinople
The
Daily Express
House Debates Bills Favoring Light Wine and Beer
Washington march 4 a batch of bills favored light wine and beer as part of a move to modify the Volstead act. measures split into two groups one restricting alcohol content to 2.75 percent and the other allowing 0.4 percent for beer and 19 percent for wine and cider.
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Associated Press
Wasehington
Daugherty Seen at Race Track with Sinclair
Senator Heflin of Alabama told the Senate that Attorney General Daugherty went to a race track with Harry F. Sinclair and placed bets concerning cabinet members. The March report from Washington notes the alleged wagering.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daugherty
Harry F. Sinclair
Senate
Heflin
Alabama
Dickinson Calls Iowa to Lead in Pro-Administration GOP Move
Des Moines march reports Congressman L. J. Dickinson urged Iowa to lead the nation in restoring President Coolidge to the executive chair and to strengthen the Republican party. He pressed for a protective agricultural policy, endorsed the export corporation bill, expanded farmer cooperatives, tax relief, a national bonus bill, and support for a world court. He said prohibition no longer drives politics.
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Iowa
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Associated Press
Des Moines
Coolidge
Republican Party
Nnion
L. J. Dickinsem
Oday
Deb
Dickinson
Dickhean
Congress
Washington
Reeta
National
House of Representatives
Convention
Jury to Probe Nina Wilcox Putnam Sanderson Divorce
Providence county grand jury impaneled Monday will investigate the divorce granted to Nina Wilcox Putnam Sanderson and the petition by Fay Eisenberg wife of Lester Eisenberg. The foregone action involved residence issues, and the panel is not due to report for ten days or two weeks.
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Associated Press
Providence
R. L
Providence County Grand Jury
Nina Wilcox Putnam Sanderson
Fay Eisenberg
Lester Eisenberg
Corporation Counsel of
New York
Mexican Revolution Nears End as Rebels Disband
Enriqu e Estrada and Manuel Dieguez leaders in the western campaign have disbanded their troops and, with a small escort, seek refuge in Acapulco Guerrero. Dispatches quote foreign headquarters. The war department says organized resistance in the Vera Cruz petroleum region has ended.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Enrique Estrada
Manuel Dieguez
Pacific
Acapulco
Guerreo
Guadalajara Dlepatches
War Department
Vera Cruz
Daugherty Probe Not After Technical Pagles
Washington March 4 Attorney General Daugherty's counsel was formally notified that the senate committee investigation of big administration would proceed in a summary manner rather than follow technical rules. A draft letter replying to the attorney general's counsel defining privileges was prepared and forwarded by Senator Brookhart chairman Some requests from Daugherty's counsel were granted and some denied.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daugherty
Couns
Nate Committee
Big
Brookhart
Republican
Towa
Isome
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Americain Legion
Thomas P Hollowell
Fort Madison
Cessna
Gene Cutlaw
W. F Watson French
Doheny
A. B. Fall
Mellon
Pay Midland
Swift
China City
Segong Hiram
Farmer
Jickinson
Nina Wilcox Divorse
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