Trial testimony ends in Clara Hannon murder case Ardmore
Ardmore Oklahoma March 16 testimony in the Clara Smith Hannon murder trial concluded at 7:23 p m and court adjourned to 3 p m for Judge Thomas Champion to prepare jury instructions The trial concerns the slaying of Jake L Hagson republican national committeeman and oilman with charges of murder and manslaughter under possible penalties.
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Ardmore
Oklo
Clara Smith Hannon
Jake L. Hagson
Republican National
Thomas Champion
Irdmore
Okla
Tomer
May Raise $500 009 for Woodrow Wilson Memorial
New York on March 16 a movement started for a perpetual Woodrow Wilson memorial. After a eulogy by John Drinkwater about 500 attendees voted to form a temporary committee to set up the fund. A minimum of 500000 dollars would be raised as a trust to award yearly for the greatest contribution to international amity.
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New York
Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations
Mr. Whitson
John Drinkwater
Thas
Postpone Action on Kime Resolution
Des Moines March 16 final action on the Kime resolution to impeach P. E. McClenahan the state superintendent of public instruction was postponed in the Iowa house on motion of Representative Kime.
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Des Moines
Kime
P. E. McClenahan
Iowa
Harding's Dog and Wilson's Cat Meet at White House
Washington March 16 The Harding Airedale Laddie Boy and Molly the Wilson Cat met on the White House grounds. Laddie Boy aimed to reach the cat while Molly fled to a tree. The encounter reflected the mutuality of interest urged by the White House master, with Jackson the messenger noting training gaps.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
Wilson
Whitey House
White House
Molly
Laddie Boy
Wilson X. Jackson
Weather Outlook for Chicago Next 24 Hours
The forecast indicates generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday. Warmer temperatures are expected, with the northeast portion tonight and the extreme east portion Thursday showing the most noticeable warmth.
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Chicago
Mar
Geenrally Fair
Weather Summary From Local Observations
Weather summary notes 24 hour period ending 7 a m observed by Dr H M Stanley indicating snow or.
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H. M. Stanley
Highway Bills Before Iowa Solons Today
Des Moines Iowa March 16 highway bills occupied both houses of the Iowa legislature. In the house a bill to annul supervisory power of the state highway commission over secondary roads and place county supervisors above all except primary highways was defeated. The senate passed two measures allowing towns to use portions of primary road funds to improve or pave roads that join primary routes.
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Des Moines
House
Senate
Iowa
Anderson
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Fifteen Year Old Boy Hardened Criminal
In Kearney Nebraska on March 16 police detain Eugene Miller, 15, of Dubuque Iowa. He claims a life of crime from a young age, including breaking jail, bootlegging, and a gun battle with an officer. Dubuque authorities have ordered detention.
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Kearney
Neb
Eugene Miller
Dubuque
Miller
Fortune Told, Wover Named, $7,000 Lost
In Packford Illinois on March 16 a woman, Mrs. Mary Thomas, 46, was duped by a fortune teller who promised a future husband and claimed orange groves in California. She gave $7,000 in cash and jewelry, and the man vanished with the fiancee set to wed. The clairvoyant and the groom-to-be are missing as police investigate.
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Pckford
Ill
Mary Thomas
California
Thomas
World Known Swordsman Robert Reid Frier Dies
Alameda California reports the death of Robert Reid Frier 80 a Crimean War veteran famed swordsman. He gave exhibitions in Australia South America Canada and the United States and reportedly dueled in South America and once challenged the Spanish embassy secretary in 1889 in place of General Fitzhugh Lee. He belonged to numerous Scottish societies.
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Alameda
Calif
Robert Reid Frier
California
Frier
Australia
South America
Canada
United States
Fitzhugh Lee
Lincoln the proposed name for Idaho secession state
Secession leaders propose Lincoln as the new state name. Counties in Idaho likely to join Lincoln include Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, Benewah, Latah, Clearwater, Nez Perce, Lewis, Idaho, and possibly Lemhi. Washington counties and Spokane would join with a Spokane capital. a small Montana section could be affected.
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Boise
Idaho
Lincoln
Boundary
Bonner
Kootenai
Shoshone
Benewah
Latah
Clearwater
Nez Perce
Lewis
Lemhi
Washington
Spokane
Montane
Express Company Lost Eight Million in Theft Trial
Macon Georgia March 16 during government control the American Railway Express company lost 8000000 through thefts and robberies. W A Benson assistant vice president testified in federal court at the start of the trial of 54 of 64 men indicted on charges of conspiracy to rob the company of more than 1 000 000 worth of goods
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Macon
American Railway Express Company
W. A. Benson
Killing of Labriola and Raymond under probe in Chicago
Chicago reports $500 paid for the killings of Paul Labriola and Harry Raymond in the 19th ward brawl. Police said they were informed of the payment as part of the ongoing investigation into the two deaths.
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Cicago
Paul Labriola
Harry Raymond
Kendall Addresses Ames Convocation
In Ames Iowa on March 16 Governor Nate Kendall and Lieutenant Governor J H Hammill spoke at the State Gymnasium convocation attended by more than 3500 students and faculty. Kendall touted Iowa State College as the states premier agricultural institution and vowed stronger support for higher education. Anna Lawther and Mrs James A Devitt joined Kendall’s panel as new state board of education members and addressed the crowd, stressing the boardsshared goals for Ames and state education.
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Ames
Nate Kendall
J. H. Hammill
Anna B. Lawher
James B. Devitt
Kendall
State Board of Education
State Gymnasium
R. A. Pearson
Agricultural College
Iowa
Itl
Anna B. Lawther
Dubuque
James A. Devitt
Oskaloosa
Lawther
Iowa State College
Gorgas Institute Plans Expanded International Role
The Gorgas memorial institute in Panama will broaden into a research and teaching center with international scope. Rear Admiral W C Braisted says three American physicians will go to Panama to start tropical medicine work at San Tomas hospital. A new institute building will adjoin the hospital with a statue of the santarium planned in front.
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Washington, D. C
Gorgas Memorial Institute
Panama
Provsional Board of Directors
United States
W. C. Braisted
Braisted
American Medical Association
Sants Tomas Hospital
Russo Polish Peace Treaty Set for Friday Signing
Riga reports the Russo Polish peace conference announced that the treaty between Russia and Poland will be signed Friday evening at a public conference meeting in Riga Latvia.
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Riga
Latvia
Income tax four cents paid in four installments
A Augusta taxpayer owing four cents tax insists on paying in four installments. He bought a one cent money order and paid three cents, with the arrangement announced today.
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Augusta
Palker Union Pledges Aid to Meat Cutters
Chicago March 16 Representatives of ten national packing plant unions pledged support to the Amalgamated Order of Meat Cutters and Meat Workmen of North America if members strike. Leaders met with meat cutters officials and indicated little opposition to a strike vote by other unions. A formal decision was not announced as luncheon adjourned. An official conference is set for Monday in Washington with labor and employers and Secretary Davis.
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Chicago
Nal
Amalgamated Order of Meat Cutters
North America
Washington
Davis
Washington Miners Strike Sparks Statewide Action
Seattle march 16 about 2500 coal miners, half the state workforce, walked out at midnight after rejecting two percent wage cuts. Union leaders say the strike covers major mines and will disrupt production until demands are met.
Nebraska Tops Alfalfa Production Reversing Kansas Lead
Nebraska moves to first in 1920 alfalfa statistics, overtaking Kansas which drops to second. Nebraska reports 1,252,947 acres, 23,527,689 tons, and 2.86 tons per acre. Kansas shows 1,231,340 acres, 3,340,406 tons, and 2.71 tons per acre. California, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and Idaho follow.
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Lincoln
Nebr
Nebraska
Kansas
California
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
Idaho
Mrs Clifford Victor Herbert Missing in Chicago Search Lounges On
Chicago March 16 Mrs Clifford Victor Herbert daughter in law of Victor Herbert has been missing from her home since last Saturday. Police and private agencies conduct a wide search but have found no trace. Jewelry valued in the thousands was worn at the time of disappearance.
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Chicago
Clifford Victor Herbert
Victor Herbert
Bliss Named Third Secretary of State
Robert Woods Bliss of New York, counselor at the American embassy in Paris, was nominated by President Harding to be third assistant secretary of state, announced in Washington on March 16.
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Washington
Robert Woods Bliss
New York
Paris
Harding
Harding Hopes Tariff Will Not Be Delayed
President Harding writes to Professor F R Marshall secretary of the National Wool Growers association expressing hope that tariff legislation will not be delayed. The letter responds to a telegram from the wool growers association.
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Harding
Salt Lake City
Utah
F. R. Marshall
National Wool Growers Association
Wool Growers’ Association
Armenia Forms New Coalition Government
A Near East relief message from Constantinople reports Armenia is virtually cleared of Bolshevik influence and a new coalition government now controls a wide area of the country as of March 16.
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New York
N. Y
Armenia
The
Near East Relief
Constantinople
Britain and Russia Sign Trade Pact to Resume Relations
London March 16 The trade agreement restoring commercial relations between Great Britain and Russia was signed this morning by representatives of both governments.
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London
Associated Press
Great Britain
Russia
Hog Breeders Organize County Pig Club in Louisa County
In Wapello Iowa on March 16 a meeting formed a County Pig club for pure bred gilts. Eligible members are youths up to 26, with entries due by June 1 1921. Gilts must farrow after March 1 1921 and cost no more than 50 dollars. Members will feed the gilts until fair time then show at Columbus Junction fair.
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Wapello
Lousta County
Colmubue Junction
Market Summary from Des Moines and St Joseph Prices
Cattle receipts 9,000 with slow beef steers down to 8.75 4.76 and cows 6.00 7.75. calves steady. Hogs receipts 23,000 with 200 lb and down 10.25 10.60. 220 lb and up 9.10 9.75. pigs 10.00 10.50. Sheep receipts 19,000 with light demand. lambs steady. Grain, eggs, poultry trends noted. Chicago futures show mixed moves.
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Chicago
Mark Cases Inc
Springs
Lamson Bros. & Co
Hubbel
Des Moines
Tel
St. Joseph
Local Cash Markets Prices List
Local market prices for agricultural commodities include corn at 20 cents, oats at 20 cents, timothy hay 15 dollars, straw 9 dollars, wild hay 12 dollars, threshed hay 12 dollars, wheat 1 dollar 80 cents, clover seed 7 to 9 dollars, timothy seed 1 to 1.50 dollars, barley 5 cents. Poultry and eggs show 28 cents for eggs, hens 22 cents, springs 1.5 cents, old roosters 1 cent, ducks 8 cents, stags 17 cents, horse hides 1 dollar.
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S.c
Smallpox Signs Hide Illegal Still Discovery
A wood chopper near Cascade placed smallpox signs around his shack to draw attention away from his business. Officers spotted the conspicuous display and found a functioning still inside. The owner, Wig, was away at the time and escaped.
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Cascade
Mystery of Dead Boy 19 Cleared Up
A coroner inquest in Warsaw Indiana cleared up the death of a youth fatally injured at a railroad crossing last Saturday. Investigators detained Virell Decker at Marion and Lesroy Lovett of Tiphart as the bodies were misidentified before Lovett and Decker were linked to the case. Decker’s life insurance carried 19000 with accidental death provisions raising to 24000.
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Warsaw
Ind
Mets
Virell Decker
Marion
Indiana
Lesroy Lovett
Tikhart
Wayn
Virgil Decker
Decker
Lovett
Mexican Rail Strike Settled In Mexico City
Mexico City reports the railroad workers strike ended today after union leaders sent messages to local unions across the republic. Return to duties expected as the strike concludes.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
Republic
Carry Your Own Grip Hits St Louis Porters
Reports from St Louis describe a new baggage rule that cuts ushers earnings. Porters at Union Station say daily tips dropped from about 5 dollars to 2 dollars under the carry your own baggage policy.
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St. Louis
Gage
Burwell Enforces Blue Laws For Children In Town
Burwell Nebraska adopts blue laws banning children from riding bicycles roller skating or playing marbles in the streets. The speed limit and other automobile laws will be enforced.
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Nebraska
Burwell
Neb
Strikes Gusher Man Promises Suits for Town
Barneston Neb March 16 Jim Maliskey received word that a gusher near the Oklahoma fields will yield him funds. Under a prior investment promise he will buy each resident of the 200 population a new suit and cover vet costs. He is identified with State Representative Frank Muliskey of Gaze County.
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Barneston
Neb
Jim Maliskey
Jim
Firaik Muliskey
Gaze Coumoy
Iowa House Debates Public Service Court and Temple Funds
Des Moines March 16 The senate committee reported favorably the Cessna bill to transfer the Temple of Justice appropriation to general funds. The House, in session at noon, considered the Springer bill creating a public services court with jurisdiction over all public utilities in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Senate Committee On Ways and Means
Temple of Justice
House
Springer
House Journal Clerk Dies in Washington
Herman A. Philips long time Washington House Journal clerk and longtime parliamentarian to Republican conventions died at 59 in Washington. He served under Speakers Reed Cannon and Gillett after earlier posts as Hyde Park Alabama postmaster and ten years in the House Journal role.
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Washington
Herman A. Philips
House of Representatives
Hyde Park
Phillips
Reed, Cannon
Which is First Tax or Tariff Asks Congress
Washington March 16 Priority for tariff or internal tax revision legislation at the special session of congress was open today and likely to be the subject of conferences between President Harding and congressional leaders in the next few days. Prospective fiscal legislation was discussed with Chairman Penrose and Chairman Fordney.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Harding
Penrose
Fordney
Nomarry After 18 Years to Make Knot Legal
Danville Illinois March 16 Reading about Mr and Mrs Vimon J Leneve who after eighteen years of marriage learned their union in State Line Indiana was illegal New license secured today to remarry the wife to whom he was married eight years ago at Perrysville Indiana The county clerk notified a Lafayette Indiana official who reported the marriage in Frankfort Indiana was invalid because it was performed in Lafayette
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Danville
Vimon J. Leneve
Tfe
State Line
Ind
Victor Valndevelt
Westville
Perrysville
Moore
Nev. J
Irish plan reprisals on St Patrick's Day alleged by British
London officials report a planned Irish reprisal on St Patrick's Day after the Monday execution of six Sinn Feiners. British secret service agents say the plot involves large scale actions in response to the executions.
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London
St. Patrick's Day
Body of Old Man Found in Perry Creek Iowa
Sioux City March 14. W 8 Swearingen 57 was found dead in Perry Creek. He disappeared Sunday night after securing moonshine and is believed to have fallen into the creek and drowned while intoxicated.
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Iowa Creek
Sioux City
Swearingen
Perry Creek
Much Wood Used as Fuel on Farms
Washington reports farmers burned 68,244,000 cords of wood valued at 345,866,000 for fuel last year. The average wood per farm was 10.6 cords.
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Washington D.C
Department of Agriculure
Vandals Despoil Denver Holy Rosary Church
Vandals damaged the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Denver using crowbars and heavy tools destroying the interior tearing down the cross and causing more than 6000 dollars in damage according to reports dated March 16.
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Vandals
Despoil
Denver
Colo
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Illinois College Beats Knox in the Freshman Debate
Jacksonville March 16 UM nois college won the freshman debate from Knox College of Galesburg last night. The question was resolved That Illinois Should Adopt an Industrial Court Similar to that Now in Operation in Kansas.
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Jacksonville
Umnois College
Knoox College of Galesburg
Umnois
Kansas
Surgery Saves Life of Chicken by Marion Osborne
Lamont March 16 Rarely is surgery used on animals but Marion Osborne of Leon successfully operated on a sick chick. He found and removed a ball of knotted hair after believing the fowl had swallowed something disagreeable. The chicken was reported to be rapidly improving.
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Lamont, Ta
Marion Osborne
Leon
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Clara Hanon
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Express Company
LUST
Ward
Gorgas Institute
Palker Union
Seattle
Wash
Bliss
Secretary of State
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SILA
Pig Club
United States Bureau of Markets
Chicago Live Stock
Iowa House
Public Service Court
House Journal
Congressional
Aly
Ulinois College
Knox
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