Congress to Provide One Million Dollar Flood Relief
Washington May 3 The agricultural committee reported favorably a bill to appropriate 1 000 000 for relief in Mississippi valley flood areas The measure by Rep Dennis son republican of Illinois would be rushed through the house and senate leaders pledged prompt action The fund would be managed by the secretary of agriculture for seed grain purchases or cash distribution to destitute farmers and families
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
Mississippi Valley
House
Agricultural Committee
Dennis
Ilinois
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
Famous Dice Expert Friedman Dies by Own Hand
Lew Friedman once hailed as the world’s cleverest dice expert killed himself in San Bernardino California. He had rolled sevens and elevens for nearly half a million dollars in twenty years and had just defeated tuberculosis before his death. Friedman arrived from Cuba with $20000 last year and soon gave winnings away to street youngsters from New York to San Bernardino.
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San Bernardino
Calif
Associated Press
Lew Friedman
Friedman
Cuba
New York
Des Moines Prepares for I A R Encampment
Des Moines Iowa May 2 State officials announce preparations for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment to be held September 24 to 28 in Des Moines. Iowa resources will be mobilized to host thousands of veterans from across America with wide G A R post representation anticipated.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Grand Army of the Republic
America
G. A. R. Post
Senators Propose Lower Capital for Reserve Bank Access
In Washington May 2 a bill to amend the federal reserve act would allow state banks with capital of 15000 or more to enter the federal reserve system. Senator Harris Democrat of Georgia introduced the measure as part of extending credit to agriculture, replacing the existing 25000 minimum capital requirement.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve System
Senate
Harris
Georgia
President Proposes $500000 War Fraud Prosecution Fund
President Harding sent to the House a budget request for a special appropriation of 500000 dollars to fund investigations and prosecutions of war fraud cases, covering both civil and criminal actions arising from the war.
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
House
Harding
Weather Outlook for Chicago Next Day
Chicago weather indicates little temperature change with mostly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday. No significant shifts expected in wind or precipitation within the next twenty four hours.
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Chicago
Weather Observations Over Several Days With Readings
The report lists local observations by Dr. H. M. Stanley for 24 hours to 7 a.m. including dates April 26 to May 3 with high and low temperatures and no rainfall. Notable values include highs around 63 58 54 55 98 and a 79 degree temperature at 1 p.m. today.
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H. M. Stanley
Fairweather Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Polk County
Des Moines Iowa May 2 Tom Fairweather former mayor and part owner of the Des Moines Western League baseball club announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Polk County.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Tom Fairweather
Western League Baseball Club
Today
Polk County
Appeals of Slayers in Iowa High Court
The May term of the Iowa Supreme Court at Des Moines will hear cases including William Orlander who seeks a habeas corpus writ to return to Fort Dodge after a Fort Madison conviction for murder. Ira Pavey and Carmelia Rosso appeals, plus Eugene Weeks murder case, are slated for decision or argument.
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Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
William Orlander
Fort Madison
Eugene Weeks
George Fosdick
Seek Man Who Saw Death of Gambler
Norfolk Neb May 2 authorities seek the eyewitness who saw the gambler Jack Gilles slain near Valentine on Saturday night. Gilles body lay in a shallow grave found Sunday. Bloodhounds track the killer as state sheriff deputies aid in the investigation. Robbery is suspected motive for the professional gambler who worked between Norfolk and Casper Wyoming.
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Norfolk
Neb
Jack Gilles
Gilles
Valentine
Casper
Wyo
Dotseth Murder Trial Goes To Jury In Decorah
Decorah Iowa May 2 The state case against Matt Dotseth night marshal is nearing verdict as jurors are expected to retire late this afternoon after closing arguments and a final defense bid. Alfred Dotseth was killed in Decorah prompting the trial.
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Decorah
Associated Press
Matt Dotseth
US Debt Refunding Talks Open With Allies
The American debt refunding commission invites allied nations to discuss converting wartime loans into long term securities. France has been asked for observations on offers for interest payments, while Britain signals willingness to begin negotiations soon.
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Paris
Associated Presa
American Debt Funding Commission
U. S
Washington, D. C
Associated Press
State Department
United States
Amercan
Damage suit against Governor Russell dismissed in Mississippi
Jackson Mississippi May 2 The damage suit charging seduction against Governor Russell was dismissed by Judge Edwin Holmes for lack of jurisdiction. The suit sought 100000 dollars.
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Jackson, Miss
Associated Press
Russell
Edwin Holmes
Organization to curb federal power aims at tax reform
St Louis on May 3 reports formation of a group to fight centralized federal power. The organization seeks constitutional amendment to limit federal taxes to wartime or debt retirement, taxing only the states’ people in normal times.
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St. Louis
Associated Press
Gauntlet Thrown Down At Capital By White House
The White House rejects the children’s crusade to free war law violators as a publicity move. President Harding backs sympathy for the children but will not be influenced by their picketing program.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Harding
Delegates Arrive for Iowa Sunday School Convention
Cedar Rapids May 2 delegates arrived for the Iowa State Sunday School Association three day convention opening this morning. A parade planned for tomorrow is expected to draw about 10 000 participants as a key feature of the event.
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Cedar Rapids
Associated Press
Iowa State Sunday School Association
Cereal Hint For Smoother Porridge
Mix the porridge with a little cold water before adding boiling water to prevent lumps. This method yields a smoother cereal preparation and helps avoid clumping during cooking.
Peking War Drive Resumes Near Chang Sin Tien
In Peking area on May 2 Wu Pei Fu renewed his drive toward the capital, with Chihlites mounting a gallant defense to cover the flanks. Feingteners under Chang Tso Lin faced initial ammo shortages but held off the assault until supply trains reached the front.
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Peking
Associated Press
Wu Pei Fu
Chang Sin Tien
Chang Tso Lin
Wool clip sold at 30 cents per pound in 1 million pounds
The Shoshone Idaho wool clip of 1,000,000 pounds was sold by a pool led by Senator Frank R. Gooding and Fred W. Gooding at 30 cents a pound to the B. Harris Wool Company of St. Louis and Salt Lake City. Prices are over 10 percent higher than last year.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Shoshone
Idaho
Frank R. Gooding
Fred W. Gooding
B. Harris Wool Company
St. Louis
Loal
Brothers near Carson Die in Same Day
Merle and Walter Dye brothers living on a farm near Carson Iowa died Monday Merle from an operation and Walter from pneumonia in Council Bluffs Iowa May 2 Associated Press report notes the double death on the same day and attributes causes to medical surgery and illness.
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Council Bluffs
Associated Press
Merle
Walter Dye
Carson
Iowa
Walter
Attorney General Daugherty Denied Receipt of $25000 Fee
Reports repeated in the senate claim Marty N. Daugherty former attorney general received a $25000 fee from ship builder Charles W. Morse for Morse’s release from Atlanta federal prison in 1921. The allegation was denied by Daugherty’s associates.
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
Marty N. Daugherty
Charles W. Morse
New York
Morse
Atlanta
Senate
Caraway
Arkansas
Man Shoots Wife and Brother in Reading Tragedy
In Reading Minnesota nine miles north of Worthington at 9 p m Mark W Proper 21 shot his wife 18 and her brother 23 after they spoke on the street then killed himself. Authorities say family troubles sparked the double murder suicide. The Proper and Ogg families are described as pioneers and well to do.
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Worthington
Minn
Reading
Here
Mark W. Proper
Raymond Ogg
Bandits Kidnap Autoist in His Own Machine
Iowa City May 2 Bandits bound robbed and forced Henry Zarnow from his auto and drove 120 miles toward Des Moines before escaping. Zarnow later spotted one suspect on a Rock Island platform, was threatened with a gun, and the suspect fled. Police found no trace. Zarnow recovered his gold watch and his car after fuel ran low.
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Iowa City
Henry Zarnow
Des Moines
Zarnow
Rock Island
Arbuckle Invited to Defend Films Before Chicago Council
Roscoe Arbuckle motion picture comedian was invited to appear before Chicago council judiciary committee to defend himself against a resolution aiming to bar his films. The action cites revelations from his recent trial in which he was acquitted of any link to the death of actress Virginia Rappe.
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Chicago
Roscoe Arbuckle
Council Judiciary Committee
Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
April Term Adjourns as Henry Case Is Dismissed
In Union County district court the C L Henry vs Chicago Burlington and Quincy case ended abruptly when plaintiff attorney L J Camp dismissed mid trial and hinted at a new suit seeking higher damages for a load of horses shipped by the Burlington. Jurors were dismissed for the term. The court then continued with other matters including Ayres go Richard Brown, a law point in Witham vs Union County, and a pending trial for the First National Bank of Elliott versus W L P Ross, which was reset after a judgment against Rees and costs against the bank. The April term is to adjourn tomorrow evening after the ongoing trials.
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C. L. Henry
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
L. J. Camp
District Court
Richard Ayres
Richard Brown
Evans
R. E. Witham
Union County
First National Bank of Elliott
Union County District Court
Seniors to Present Mr Bob Play in Arispe Friday Night
Arispe Iowa May 2 seniors announce Friday May 7 performance of Mr Bob following last month’s Mrs Temple Telegram. The best actors from the former play star in leading roles with Tingley orchestra providing entertainment before and between acts as attendees travel from nearby communities to see the show.
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Arispe
Warriner Makes Iowa Prelim Rifle Team On Governor's Day
Council Bluffs student Warren D. Warriner earns a spot on Iowa prelim rifle team with twenty nine qualifiers. eight advance to finals to be reviewed by Governor Nate E. Kendall on Governor's Day May 13. The winner receives a silver trophy.
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Iowa City
Council Bluffs
Warren D. Warriner
Nate E. Kendall
Iowa University
Kendall
Three Young Men Held on Murder Charges in LAPD Case
Los Angeles on May 2 reports that police say sufficient evidence exists to justify murder complaints against three young men in custody over the strangling death of Mrs. Nancy Wheelock 66 proprietor of a rooming house. Wheelock's jewels valued at 15000 are missing.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Associated Press
Nancy Wheelock
Coal Industry Investigation Expedited by Commerce Dept
Washington May 2 Associated Press says a commerce department probe into coal industry problems like intermittent employment and irregular production will be expedited. The effort aims to gather data for a potential reorganization plan while no concrete settlement proposal for the operators and miners dispute is disclosed.
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
Commerce Department
Markets Report: Cattle Hogs Sheep and Grains Across Regions
CATTLE receipts 11 000 market steady to strong top matured steers and yearlings to 9.00 veal calves slow undertone weak hogs receipts 26 000 open lower then further down 10 50 top bulk 10 00 10 45 pigs steady 9 75 to 10 40 sheep receipts 13 000 spring lambs irregular some 50 cents lower butter and eggs mixed Chicago grain futures: wheat May 143 July 128 Sept 119 corn May 61 July 65 pork May 21 00 lard May 10 95 ride May 11 95. St Joseph cattle receipts 2 000 market steers and cows steady yearlings up 10 to 25. hogs receipts 700 market 15 lower bulk 9 95 10 10 sheep receipts 3 200 lambs up 10 while sheep steady.
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Springs
Chicago
Lamson Bros. & Co
Hubber
Desa Moines
St. Joseph
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