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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1924

Page

2

Hogue Confirmed Iowa Budget Director After 5-Day Senate Deadlock

Former State Senator E L Hogue of Monona county was confirmed as Iowa budget director by the senate ending a five day stalemate over appointments. Other nominees failed confirmation. Hogue will lead the budget board with Clarence M Young and Joseph Mattes assisting. The extraordinary session totaled 155 days with adjournment sine die, Gov Kendall noting meritorious service by lawmakers.

E. L. Hogue Mononi County Iowa Senate Frei L. Mayteg Newton Glenn C. Haynas HM. Poskett Shenandoah Hogue Kendall Motiona County Clarance M. Young Des Moines Joseph Mattes Sac City Budget Board of Appeals Nest

Wheat Money Floods Banks in Southwest Region

Wheat movement in the Southwest drives bank deposits higher with Kansas City banks reporting gains surpassing 30 million dollars. Large institutions note tens of millions in new wheat money shifting into commercial paper and other investments as farmers prosper and collateral improves. One Dodge City note signals strong repayment, aiding rapid liquidation and preventing losses.

Southwest Kungus City Searhwest Kansas City Kanaas Riuniy Lch Ernin Dodge City Kansas District Kansas City Bank Nature

Secretary Hughes Receives Honor Degrees in Belgium

Charles BR Hughes, United States secretary of state, was awarded two honorary degrees by the University of Brussels and the University of Trouvisn. One degree was conferred by the Belgian ambassador in the United States at the American embassy, and the other by Cardinal Mercier at the archbishopric palace in Mechiln.

Hughes Belgium Brussels University of Brussels University of Trouvisn Charles BR. Hughes Astute Tim United States Em Unesy Cardinal Mercier Mechiln

Chicago Man Gives Six Employees His Business

On his sixtieth birthday and retirement, J. J. Mmery, president and owner of the Union Club Motor Livery, presented the company to his six oldest employees as a gift. The business, valued at about $100,000, was given with no reservation attached. Emery retains only a small sale share.

Chicago J. J. Mmery Union Club Motor Emery

Runners Sentenced Over Beer Pouring Incident

Norwalk officials sentence two men for transporting beer and pour penalties. Willan Wills of Bridgeport and John Barker of New Haven receive fines and jail terms with costs after guilty verdicts.

Norwalk Willan Wills Bridgeport John Barker New Haven Wiis

Rush Warship to Strike Zone in Newfoundland

In Newfoundland at Corner Brook Alfred Prince, tender of 4,000 workers on the Humbermouth Paper and Power project, said the plant and forests would be fuld irmnsnless as Premier Munroe arrived to investigate. all available police and one warship were sent to the west coast.

St. Jonng N. F Cornerbrook Alfred Prince Humbermouth Munroe Murray Voss

Decomposed Woman Found In Brookfield Woods

In Brookfield, a resident picking flowers in a woodland south of the Burtington tracks discovered a decapitated woman. The head lay about two feet from the body, features erased by decomposition, with the incident prompting a police investigation.

Brookfeld, I Broukfield Burtington Tracks Mila

Wheat price surge boosts growers earnings this year

Fragmentary OCR indicates expectations of high wheat returns with figures like one hundred million to two hundred million, noting price booms and gains for growers amid agricultural markets. Names, dates, or places are not clear in the text.

Washington

Britain Protest Over Gun Elevation in Naval Upgrade

London protests against raising large guns on coniial warships as a breach of the Washington disarmament treaty. Ponsonby said representations to the United States and Japan have been made. Britain questions navy modernization and potential ship changes, awaiting replies before Secrecy Hugues’s Europe trip and Harding plan decisions.

London Great Britain United States Europe Hugues Jim Coolidge Congress Harding

Sao Paulo Loses From War Estimated at 20 Million

In the civil war torn city of Sao Paulo, three weeks of fighting have killed or wounded about 1,500 residents. Property loss is now estimated at 10 million dollars in the manufacturing district, with residential damage adding another 10 million.

Sao Paulo Elty Ets Taskes

Three Die When Hurled From Auto Under Ore Train

Ironwood Michigan reports three men from Irontwood were killed near Wrightbridge Wisconsin after their car overturned and was struck by an ore train. The victims were Sill twenty four, EH twenty two and Willam Anderson twenty two all from Fronwood.

Ironwood Mich WU Lam Sill Willam Anderson Fronwood Wighbridge Wis Here

Attorney General Opens Fight on Radio Makers

Washington officials report Attorney General Stone has begun action against radio equipment firms for alleged anti trust violations. The Department of Justice signals a broader probe into price fixing and market practices affecting consumers and competition.

Washington Stone Department of Jusilee

Germans Pay Over Eight Billion Gold Marks in Reparations

Paris reports Germany has paid about 8.406 billion gold marks in cash and merchandise as of a revised provisional reparations statement issued by the reparations commission in June.

Paris Germany Publia Hipre

Fire in San Juan Porte Thoma Mova Adlered Nomelesa

A blaze swept through a San Juan area port facility causing significant damage. Firefighters battled flames amid strong winds, with crews reporting multiple vessel and warehouse fires. No injuries were immediately reported. Local authorities investigated the cause while emergency services coordinated responses.

San Juan Porte

Springfield Congressman Killed in Michigan Auto Crash

Mrs. Graham dies in car accident near Jackson Michigan. Congressman Graham of Springfield is reported killed. word reached relatives here. The incident occurred while Jim Gray and his wife were traveling, with preliminary word from local sources.

Graham Springfield James M. Gray Jim br.Tormer Jackson Mich Hare

Mail Pilot Falls to Death in Funeral Scene

Mail pilot dies during a funeral event as he plummets from an elevated position. The incident occurs during proceedings for An ex-Koldler, with onlookers expressing shock and authorities beginning an investigation into the fall.

Winlinea Blonehuold An -ex-Koldler

War Department Rushing Bonus Clarified

The War Department outlines a rushing bonus program for veterans filing applications before March 1. Davis, the adjutant general, said eligibility includes those who intend to apply and those who have not yet submitted. If death occurs before the award, dependents receive only one third of the benefit.

War Department Jon Whert Davis Army Kaye

Present Day Jews Not Israelite Children Theory Debated

London speaker Willis presented a new origin theory claiming present day Jews descend from a Mongolian people named Crazora, not from biblical Israelites. He argued conversion to Judaism in the Ninth century and cited long study while a physician from Husala allegedly supported the proselyte lineage.

Russia Husala

Move of 10 517 Barrels Whisky Worth Millions

Baltimore internal revenue guards with rifles moved 10 517 barrels of whisky worth millions from a two year old stock produced since prohibition. The shipment, valued around 21.6 million, was the last distillery warehouse contents in Maryland to be emptied.

Baltimore Internal Revenue Mypyland

Black Man Hanged in Southern Illinois Robbery Case

In Mound City nine days after Miss Dulgy Wilson, an eight year old girl, was killed while protecting her father from an attempted robbery at the Wilson store in Villa Ridge, Illinois, two Black men were tried for murder and robbery. They were convicted and sentenced. one man was hanged and the other sentenced to state penitentiary.

Mound City Dulgy Wilson Gel Fran Uwe Negroes Wilson Villa Ridge Hees Conners Amd Peel” iTyte Cuiro Negroes Entores Pons Fats Mercy Tori Inbor Jonemiey Phen Besa Neal Merket Lythe

Diver Radioed From Ocean Floor by Philadelphia Diver

Atlanttte City note reports diver M. L. Jackson of Philadelphia radiocasting from the ocean floor near the steel piers. He walked on the seabed with a helmeted suit and a phone line transmitted to contact stations above.

Atlanttte L.G. Alackson Philadelphia Jackson Tol Hla Wera Llons Sean

Forty Carat Diamond Found in Arkansas Mine

A 40 carat white diamond was discovered at the Pike County mine of the Arkansas Diamond Corporation in Little Rock Arkansas. The gem measures about two miles long and one quarter inch thick with a width of an inch and a half, surpassing the previous largest diamond from the mine at 20 carats. Estimated value remains around 82,500 dollars.

Arkansas Little Lock Ark Pike Catunty Arkanais Diamond Corporation

Forest Fire Rages Beyond Control Near Bly Eddy

Strong winds and rugged terrain fuel a spreading blaze near Bly Eddy. Fire crews battle the advancing flames as evacuations and air support are mobilized amid growing fear of further spread.

Boise Blalo Bly Eddy

Honduras Revolution Report Reaches Mexico City

A new Honduras revolution is announced as having prompted the establishment of a congress in the capital, Mexico City, signaling a new political development and potential regional impact.

Market Quotations for the Middle West Chicago Prices

Weekly market quotes show Chicago Livestock heavy watchars and mixed packing at varied prices. Wheat futures list No 1 red at 1.38-1.39, corn mixed around 1.09-1.32, and chocolate prices noted among produce items. Butter and cheese values appear with Wisconsin primary market references, along with fruit and vegetable listings and miscellaneous staples.

Chicrago Achicags Priens Nalew Printa Stavra Choten Helfers Loula St. Lould Lady Chicngo St. Louis Northern Minneapolia Peoria Chile Bio St. Louie Outer Chicago Wisconsin Blogle Dalalcs Lens Chienna Urs Keys Keesa Baers Buhal Michigan

Hang Slayer Coroner's Jury Prompts Fast Trial

The coroner's jury in Dupage County calls for immediate action in the case of the slayer of Mr. and Mrs. Ark, their three children, and three others. The verdict supports keeping Kammerer held for further coroners inquest until a speedy trial can be arranged.

Bhohurst Inkubrier Dupage John Kananoerer Ark Olle Hiler Tomly Eluh Ehinhiest Kammerer

Rail crossings claim 600 lives in four months

New York reports 600 people killed at railroad crossings in four months as the Commerce Commission releases statistics. The period shows a daily average of five deaths and 1,488 injuries amid warnings to Stop Look and Listen.

New York United States Tt Ageerd Erode Nga

Plane crash near Crawfordville kills girl and two companions

In Crawfordville Ark a plane crash killed Audrey Onlex Titeteen Burnty Sebull and Chilples Teidlitek. The aircraft fell 2500 feet after one wing collapsed and the nine occupant plane burst into fire. Bodies were recovered.

Crawfordville Ark Audrey Onlex Titeteen Burnty Sebull Chilples Teidlitek Dix Exbhigga Envi Metnes

Rome to Get War Bread as Wheat Prices Mount

Rome imposes wartime bread rationing as wheat prices surge. All bakeries will sell bread at a fixed war price amid fears of a crop shortfall. Regular loaf prices rise, reflecting inflation and supply concerns across Italy.

Rome Italy

New Jersey Battles Beetle Pest Across 700 Square Miles

New Jersey fights the Japanese beetle pest in a four battle effort covering 700 square miles as an embargo restricts shipments from the affected district. Authorities push rapid containment and cite slow progress in the beetle control campaign.

New Jersey

Soviet envoy presents credentials in Beijing

L. M. Karakkun, previously acting Soviet representative in Berlin, submitted his credentials as the Soviet ambassador to China, marking a formal diplomatic exchange in Peking.

Peking L. M. Karakkun Berlin Jingi Ching

Wrong Mental Attitude and How We Get That Way

A fragmented narrative examines motives and self deception through a boyhood scene and a couple's marriage, contrasting inner failings with outward words. The piece probes moral issues and the cost of self control amid daily temptations, reflecting on personal restraint and consequences.

Quest equipment funding for global biological survey project

A major gift of 1.4 million dollars supports a new joint laboratory complex for global biological study. The facility will house Marine Biatugient laboratory and related institutions, funded by donors including John D. Tharko Fallar and the Friendship fund, with Carnegie Corporation participation. Open to affiliated research bodies and international partners.

Snake Dinner Threatens New York Rodent Life

The Stepttha Stuly Society of Aiverlen warns of a dangerous snake meal impacting mice and other rodents in New York. They claim snakes and owls may influence ecosystems and polivy definitions. The text describes a conflict between snakes and owls as guardians of mankind.

New York Rite Inica

Icelandic radio weather stations expand to far north coast

The Norwegian government has established two radio weather stations in the far north near Jan Mayen and north of Tovland. An American citizen, Richard Hackerold, is reportedly an operator. The stations face Arctic storm activity sweeping toward Norway as broadcasting signals emerge from the gale warnings.

Iceland Jan Mayers Land Tovland Norway Richard Hkerold Hiw Neplatante

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