Iowa Democrats Split Over national committeeman race
Des Moines report on March 24 shows Wilbur W. Marsh and Clyde L. Herring contending for Iowa national committeeman. County conventions yielded little instruction, Polk county seats undecided pending Davenport contest, with each faction claiming momentum amid disputed gavel incident.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Davenport
Wilbur W. Marsh
Waterloo
Clyde L. Herring
Des Mines
Herring
Marsh
Polk County
Mr. Marsh
American Bishops Are Elevated To Cardinals
Rome reports two American archbishops, Hayes of New York and Mundelein of Chicago, elevated to cardinals in a secret consistory. Both awaited notification at their Rome residences, receiving biglietti at the American College and College of Propaganda. Mundelein praised the honor as a gift from the pope to the churchs western territories.
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Associated Press
Rome
Trick J. Hayes
New Yark
George W. Mundelein
Chicago
Vatcan
Cardin
Hayes
Biglietti
American College
Cardinal Mundelein
College of Propaganda
Mundelein
Bigletti
Holy Church
Alleghany Mountains
Eight killed as express collides with freight train
In Metz Lorraine on March 24 eight people died and eleven were injured when the Ostend Basle express collided with a freight train in a daytime accident.
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Metz
Lorraine
Ostend-Basle
Daugherty Probe Postponed as Hearings Reschedule
The Senate investigation of Attorney General Daugherty was postponed due to Senator Wheeler illness and scheduling conflicts. The panel will resume Wednesday to hear Roxie Stinson, Jess Smith’s divorced wife, with cross examination planned if Wheeler remains absent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sterthe
Senate
Daugherty
Wheeler
Momtana
Moses
New Hampshire
Rio Grande
Jones
Brookhart
Roxie Stinson
Jess Smith
Clergy Jury Finds Barefoot Dancing Not Improper
A panel of clergymen at St. Mark's Bowery backed barefoot dancing as the Delta Robbia annunciation, despite Bishop Manning's ban. The ritual drew thousands. crowds queued by card admission while police controlled outer crowds. Dr. Guthrie framed the event as democratic judgment against autocratic schooling.
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Associated Press
New York
St. Mark's
Bowery
Manning
William Norman Guthrie
New York Episcopal Diocese
Guthrie
Alleged Forger and Thief Escape Louisa County Jail
Alleged forger Guy Banks and car robber Herschel Reynolds escaped from the Louisa county jail in Wapello Saturday night. A hacksaw and tools, likely handed in by friends through jail windows, cut a floor hole and the pair fled via a basement window. Sheriff Schwab found their flight on his return at 10 40 p m.
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Muscatine
Guy Banks
Herschel Reynolds
Columbus Junction
Louisa County
Wapello
Schwab
Burlington
Treasury provision in revenue bill defeated by Senate panel
The senate finance committee rejected the treasury provision allowing 12 percent capital loss deductions and kept the current law. The House amendment taxing gains from stock and stock dividends at normal rates instead of capital gains tax was also eliminated.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Senate Finance Committee
Creston Rotarians Attend Waterloo Convention
J. W. Richardson and Prof. C. A. Hayden leave Creston for a two day Rotary club convention in Waterloo starting Tuesday. They will represent the Creston club joined by Dr. H. C. Chalds Elmo Roper and Don McGinnis as accompanying members.
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J. W. Richardson
C. A. Hayden
Waterloo
Rotary Club
Creston Club
H. C. Chalds
Elmo Roper
Don McGinnis
Senators Lay State Health Bill On Table
Des Moines March 24 the state senate refused to raise the health department head salary to 4000 a year and laid the measure aside for the afternoon session. The body passed a women's compensation bill and several legalizing acts while debating budget and prison labor issues.
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Associated Press
State Capitol
Des Moines
State Senate
State Health Department
House
Smith
Hauge
State Department
Senate
Capi.c
Iowa
Potts
Lee County
Board of Control
Alleged Shoplifters Held in Cedar Rapids
R. M. Bates alias D. H. Johnson and Mrs. Arvilda Johnson, both of Iowa City, are under arrest in Cedar Rapids charged with shoplifting at Iowa City. A hat and other items were found in Bates's possession. Police believe they are part of a Des Moines based shoplifting gang. detectives in Des Moines seek a fence selling the stolen goods.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
R. M. Bates
D. H. Johnson
Arvilda Johnson
Iowa City
Bate
Des Moines
Jugo Slavia Cabinet Resigns Under Premier Pachitch
Belgrade reports the Jugo Slavia cabinet led by Premier Pachitch submitted its resignation to the king. All ministers are from the radical party, creating a political shift in the kingdom.
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Associated Press
Belgrade
Jugo Slavia
Pachitch
Radical Party
Resignations Sought in Dail After Industry Minister Exit
Dublin reports Joseph Mc Grath and two or three others plan to resign from the Dail Wira enn tomorrow following his declaration of resignation as minister of industry and commerce. In Washington, Representative Treadway urged appropriate action on charges that Senator Caraway improperly criticized the house and Speaker Gillette in a recent senate speech.
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Dublin
Joseph McGrath
Industry and Commerce
Dail
Wiraenn
Washington
House
Treadway
Maseachuetts
Acllon
Caraway
Arkansas
Gillette
Senate
Senator Kind Warns of Over Billion in Tax Credits
Senator Kind of Utah testified before the special Senate committee on the bureau that credits rebates and allowances on tax returns could exceed one billion dollars in addition to refunds already published. The statement came from Washington on March 24.
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Washington
International Revenue Bureau
Senator Kind
Utah
Senate
Polk, Former Bank Vice President, Dies by Self Inflicted Shot
Memphis, March 24. Robert S. Polk, former senior vice president of Union and Planters Bank and Trust Co, shot and killed himself here today. Bank examiners had reported a $41,000 shortage several days earlier.
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Memphisg
Tenn
Robert S. Polk
Union and Planters Bank and Trust Company
Prison Labor Debate Shapes Iowa Penal Reform Bill
Interstate Commerce Commission orders 42 class one railroads to install automatic train control by 1925. Iowa legislators hear arguments on prison labor reform with advocates for a state use plan to manufacture state needs and train inmates, amid labor and tax concerns.
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House
Diltz
Polk County
Black Hawk County
Toledo
Iowa
St. Anthony's Savings Bank
St. Anthony
Board of Control
Potts
Lee County
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dubuque
Witnesses Refuse Testimony as Sinclair Contempt Case Moves
Washington March 24 A witness declined to answer questions before the oil committee as it readies to certify Harry F Sinclair to courts for contempt. Chase customs collector at El Paso and Fall’s son in law refused to discuss possible loan relations, prompting swift cross examination and a committee push toward district attorney referral. Criminal proceedings in oil suits may begin before a grand jury around April 10 as the panel speeds its inquiry.
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Senate
Committee
Coolidge
British Steamer Sinks After Collision Off Thames Haven
Gravesend March 24 The American steamer American Merchant and the British steamer Matatua collided off Thames Haven today. The Matatua sank with two crew killed and several injured. The American Merchant, formerly the United States transport Aisne of 7,655 tons, left New York March 13 for London.
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Associated Press
Gravesend
England
Thames Haven
United States
Aisne
New York
London
Belfast
South Hampton
Promising Young Players Sent Home From Camps
Chicago reports many rookies who were hailed as prospects will return home as major league readiness lags. Only a few are ready this season, while others need another minor league season to develop.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ty Cobb
Babe Ruth
Altlhough
Unidentified Man Found Dead Near Milwaukee Tracks
A 45-year-old man was found dead beside Milwaukee tracks near Floyd Street yesterday. Officials say he was killed as he tried to board a flight. no clues to identity or cause were found on the body.
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Assoriated Preas
Charles Qitty
Milwaukee
Floyd ‘Rosting
Flway
House authorizes investigation of aircraft industry
The House authorized two inquiries one into the aircraft industry and another into alleged duplication of government bonds at the bureau of engraving and printing. Special committees will be formed by the speaker. Rep Nelson of Wisconsin leads republican insurgents for the aircraft probe, while Rep King of Illinois led the bureau of engraving request.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Reprees
Ative Nelson
Wisconsin
King
Linois
Bureau of Engraving
Senate Pushes Charge Against Harry Sinclair
Washington March 24 The Senate moved to certify to the U S Attorney the facts in Sinclair contempt case after he refused to answer oil committee questions The vote was 72 to 1 with Senator Pikins dissenting An hour earlier C C Chase customs collector at El Paso son in law of Albert B Fall refused to answer questions citing possible self incrimination The case will be taken up later and Walsh urged the maximum penalty for each point involved.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Today
Harry F. Sinclair
United States
Pikins
West Virginia
C. ¢C. Chase
el Paso
Albert B. Fall
Walsh
Senator Walsh
Mr. Walsh
Sinclair
Johnson Campaigning In Nebraska Now
Johnson tours Nebraska two weeks before the Republican primary. In Norfolk he addresses a mass meeting and radio audience, focusing on the oil lease controversy and accusing President Coolidge of failing to clean up the Teapot Dome scandal. He heads to Fremont and Omaha with plans to speak tomorrow and Wednesday across the state.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Nebraska
Hiram Johnson
California
Norfolk
Coolidge
Johnson
Fremont
Tomoroow
Prospects Are Bright For Champion Dempsey
Jack Kearns, manager of heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, said a million dollar movie offer is being considered and two title fight proposals are on the table. Carl Laemmle of a film company made the offer, while James J. Coffroth renewed a bid for a Dempsey vs Harry Wills bout in Tiajuana and Tex Rickard proposed a match with top contenders in September.
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My Associates Press
New York
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Tex Rickard
James J. Coffroth
California
Carl Laemmile
Kearns
Coffroth
Tiajuana
Dempsey
Harry Wills
Rickard
Paul George Robbed of 400 Dollars in Yards
Paul George a 55 year old Burlington railway worker living in a freight car hut in the yards claims he was attacked near the Cherry Street gate at 9 p m Sunday and robbed of about 400 dollars. Police took bloodhounds to the scene then halted the trail due to switching trains. He says two men attacked him one pinning his arms while the other covered his mouth and stole his tobacco pouch containing the money. He also alleges a Hankey brother paid him 0 yesterday. Police consider several theories and expect to resolve questions soon.
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Paul George
Burlington Railway
Cherry Street
George
Hankey
Paikce
Hankey Brothers
German Papers Never Tire of Kaiser Jokes
Berlin dispatch notes German papers mock the Kaiser in 1888 Vatican audience stories. Emmet Smith recounts William dropping the tabatiere and helmet, a wardrobe seam failing, and the Kaiser stumbling to speak as a courtier rushed to help. The anecdote circulated in German humor columns and commentary.
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Berlin
Germain
Vatican
Leo XIII
William
Emmet Smith
Rome
Smith
Wiliam
Mr Smith
Dry Leader Sentenced to Sing Sing for Forgery
William H. Anderson former state superintendent of the Anti Saloon League of New York must serve one to two years in Sing Sing prison for third degree forgery. Justice Wagner denied his appeal for a certificate of reasonable doubt. Anderson to surrender to the sheriff tomorrow.
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Hy Assecated Press
New York
William H. Anderson
Anti-Saloon League of
Sing Sing
Supreme Court
Wagner
Associated Press
Dolly P. Williams
Anderson
Wilbur Starts as Navy Secretary in Washington
Curtis D. Wilbur of California arrived in Washington to take his post as secretary of the navy. He conferred with President Coolidge and was installed at the navy department desk, meeting Mrs. Wilbur at the station and spending time with the president at the White House.
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Washington
Curtis D. Wilbur
California
Navy
Wash-ington
Coolidge
Navy Department
Wilbur
Naval
White House
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