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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1923

Page

2

Dempsey Knocks Out Firpo in Second Round

New York September report says heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey defeated Luis Angel Firpo of Argentina in 57 seconds of the second round. Firpo rose six times in the first round and twice in the second before a final right hand sent him to the ring and out. Event watched by about 85 000 spectators.

New York United States Jack Dempsey Luis Angel Firpo Giaot Dempsey Firpo Tost Firpo Fitpo Rom Dempsey

South's Vote at Convention Apportionment Listed

Washington, Sept 15 The Republican national committee announces a tentative delegate apportionment to diversify the 1924 convention. The South loses 28 delegates while the North and border states gain 73. Total delegates adjust from 984 to 1,086, reflecting the reshaped lineup.

Washington Adams National Committee Solid South North Border States

Train Kills Four In Milwaukee Auto Crash

A passenger train on the Chicago and North Western wrecked into an automobile near South Milwaukee killing four, including three children from one family. The victims were Sander eight, George Sander eight, and Chomas YeR el eight, along with the adult driver.

Milwaukee Wis Chicago & North Western Road South Sander George Sander Jala Bander Chomas YeRel

Rioters Strike Beuthen As Martial Law Hits Silesia

In Beuthen Silesian workers besieged city hall during food riots as martial law took effect on September 15. Police and troops repelled the assault with rifle fire. One person was killed and seven wounded, including two women, raising the death toll to eight.

Silesia Berlin Beuthen Silesian

Ruhr Deaths Rise Amid Allied Occupation Strife

Scribbled and garbled report notes deaths in the Ruhr area tied to passive resistance under Allied occupation. It cites Franco Belgian forces and German government actions amid tension, with vague casualty figures and unsettled attribution.

State of siege proclaimed in Catalonia as army seizes local government

On September 14 in Barcelona the province and all Catalan provinces were placed under a state of siege by military authorities in a revolt against Madrid policies. Captain General Primo Rivera, cited as the revolt leader, refused Washington central government’s demand to end the rebellion and was demoted from his post as military governor.

Barcelona Spain Madrid Primo Rivera

Wave Destroys Mexican Town In Lower California

Wireless messages report a tidal wave destroying San Jose de Cago a fishing town on the west coast of Lower California just above Cape San Lucas. The number of lives lost is not known but most of the 500 inhabitants are believed to have escaped to higher ground.

Mexicala Lower California San Jose de Cago Cape San Lucas

Automobiles In Use In United States Surpasses Eighteen Million

Washington reports the Bureau of Public Roads says total motor vehicle registrations reached 18,002,427 by July 1, continuing a rise since 1916. The year’s first six months show an increase of 4,? and the past eight and a half years add 9,480,431 vehicles.

Washington Bureau of Public Roads

GOP chiefs pledge Coolidge renomination promise

Washington notes report that Republican leaders assured President Coolidge of the party's next nomination. A brief state leaders conference left Coolidge with strong indications of broad popular and party support for his candidacy in the upcoming nominating process.

Coolidge Washington Republicum

Coolidge Sets U S Budget for 1924 at Three Billion

Washington on September 18 reports President Coolidge is directing the departments to keep requests within a 3 billion dollar budget for 1924. He continues Harding era policy while shaping the next year’s government spending.

Coolidge U. S Washington Harding

U S Exports for August Beat Imports by Wide Margin

Washington reports August merchandise exports exceeded imports for the second straight month with a favorable balance of 88 million dollars, up from 15.7 million in July. Separately, Director Hines of the Veterans Bureau forecasts operating costs cut of 40 to 60 million dollars in the fiscal year ending July next.

U.S Washington Department of Commerce Department Hines The Veterans’, Bureau Aacal

Reconstruction Campaign Under Way in Tokyo and Yokohama

In Tokyo and Yokohama reconstruction work proceeds after the recent earthquake. Total estimated cost runs high into the billions of yen with a reestimation ongoing. The effort aims to restore buildings and infrastructure through a sweeping drive.

Tokyo Yokohami

President Coolidge Not Authorized to Use Navy for Prohibition

Washington Sept 14 The president has no authority to employ naval forces to enforce prohibition when no emergency exists and no applicable appropriation is made. Attorney General Daugherty’s formal opinion concludes Congress must authorize naval action, noting only one peaceful prior case in history. Coast Guard patrols continue against smugglers. The ruling follows Prohibition Commissioner Baynes on enforcing the law along U.S. coasts.

Washington United States Coolidge Ee Hey Daugherty Harding Servers Monthage Baynes Department l Coast Guard Treasury Department Attorney General Congress Kr. Daugherty

War Secretary Says Bergdoll Not to Be Demanded

In Indianapolis on September 15 Secretary of War John W. Weeks told Legion officials in a letter to Lemuel Bolles that the United States will not demand the return of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll from Germany. The reply answered whether authorities intend to bring Bergdoll back to serve his sentence.

U. S. Wi Bergdoll Legion Indianapoli John W. Weeks Lemuel Bolles The American Legion Grover Cleveland Germany United States

Evacuation of Corfu Set for September Twenty Seventh

Geneva dispatch reports the council of ambassadors and the League of Nations agreeing that Italy will evacuate Corfu on September 27 if Greece has met all possible demands by that date. The demand to punish the assassins remains a separate condition urged by Premier Mussolini before turnover.

Corfu Geneva Council of Ambassadors Council of the League of Nations Italy Greece Muszgolini

Americans Try to Flee Barcelona Revolt Storms Ambassador Home

More than 2,000 American tourists gather at San Sebastian the summer capital of Spain demanding passports to escape the military revolt in Barcelona. Ambassador Moore pledges no danger as reports arrive from the scene.

Barcelona Paris San Sebastian Spain Moore

Navy Curtiss Flies 244 MPH Record at Mineola

A Navy Curtiss racer piloted by Lieutenant Harold J Brow of Providence Rhode Island set a new world speed record by covering 244.15 miles per hour on a one kilometer course at Mitchel Field New York The event marks a dramatic breakthrough in flight testing and record attempts. In Sofia police chief shot during Communist rioting as arrests mount across the city and provinces.

Navy Curtiss Mineola Curtiss Racer Liaut Harold J. Brow Providence Mitchelfeld Berla Sofia Bola

Negroes Driven From Johnstown City by Mayor Order

More than 2,000 Negro residents of Johnstown have left the city since Mayor Caufel’s seven year residency rule was announced a week ago. The measure appears to force a large migration as residents seek to remain before possible removal.

Johnstown Cauflel

U S Market Report Dairy and Grain Prices Week Ending September 15

Washington reports week ending September 15 with dairy prices in Butler and Chicago notes. Wisconsin cheese prices shown, Chicago cash grains list No 2 hard winter at 1.07, No 2 yellow corn at 9c, oats 40c. hay ranges from 16.50 to 27 in major cities. live stock bids in Chicago include steers 14.15, veal calves 26, fat lambs 12.25 to 24.75, feeding lambs 12 to 14. fruits and vegetables list New Jersey potatoes 2.50 to 2.85 per 100 pounds, cantaloupes and peaches priced in multiple midwest and western markets.

Washington Butler Scory Chicago Wisconsin Finis Iowa New Jersey Colorado Idaho Louisa Minnesota Red River Elberian Michigan Elberta Elbertas California

Prohibition Enforcement Report Highlights High Officials

The Attorney General Daugherty report on federal judiciary enforcement of Prohibition reveals disclosures of crime and conspiracy. A synopsis released with Coolidge's permission notes prosecutions involving a prominent judiciary member, top American bar figures, high officials, and wealthy elites.

Wrebirgter Daugherty Coolidge Department of Justice

Mortgage Offer to Paris Marks German Reparations Proposal

Berlin dispatch reports Chancellor Stresemann proposed an all inclusive mortgage on government and private lands as the basis for a reparations settlement with France. He spoke at a foreign office beer evening to journalists, hoping the plan would bring order and peace to the Ruhr.

Berlin Paris Journalista Foreign Office Stresemann Ifranca Ruhr

Ton of Coal Costs Operator 1.20 to 2.80, Coolidge Told

Washington report shows the coal commission found the cost of six tons of bituminous coal to a mine operator ranged from 1.20 to 2.80 dollars. The study, based on 266 mines across four states, covers operations in 1918 and was submitted to President Coolidge.

Coolidge Washington Coal Commission Preakdent Coolidge

Pinchot settlement called public gold brick

The Pinchot settlement of the anthracite strike is described as a simple political ruse by the National Retail Coal Merchants' association. In a formal statement filed with the United States coal commission.

Pinchot Washington National Ratall Coal Merchants’ Association United States Coal Compission

Hayden Arizona Storm Wrecks Dozens of Homes

A rain and hail storm struck Hayden Arizona seventy two miles southeast of Phoenix wednesday afternoon wrecking the homes of about thirty families. The storm centered in the Powder Canyon Mexican district. Gasoline prices in Des Moines Iowa fell to 14.5 cents per gallon due to cut throat competition among independents and the Standard Oil company.

Hayden Ariz Phoenix Here Powder Canyon Iowa Conta Des Moines

Iowa News Roundup of Projects, Fires, Trials and Plans

A sprawling Iowa column notes diverse items across counties and towns. Projects include a $60,000 gymnasium in Sioux City for the Knights of Columbus and a 80 acre Willan Hath farm sale at $250 per acre. A Nashua mill fire damages the facility on the third floor. Educational fairs in Marshall County prompt an exhibit at Des Moines. Proclamations mark fire prevention day with posters. Bank and civic groups contribute to Red Cross funds for Japanese earthquake relief. City officials plan station and equipment upgrades in Sioux City and Davenport. Land sales near Manson and Knierim show high per acre values. A state education land purchase near ISU aims to build athletic facilities and classrooms. Notables include Florence Ashley Clark and Judge Florence HB Allen slated to speak in Des Moines. The Denmark Association of Congregational Churches schedules meetings in September. The report closes with regional religious and public works notes.

Sioux City Knights of Columbus Willan Onawa Cedar Falls Cunning Company North Central Photographers’ Association Bes Moines Nashua Marshal County Des Moines Jeferson Patrick First Methodist Episcopal Church Amt Grace Methodist Episcopal Charel Garner Greene County Lureau i Board of Directory O.N. Smith J. J. Donahue Griswold Chicago Iowa Florence Ashley Clark Lucas Ohile George W. Clark Fort Dodge Davenport Democrat Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Chicago, Mikwaukee & St. Paul Union Station Davenport England Mike Jimmy Butcher Burlington Manson G. A. Moline Adolph Cross Knlerim Dog Moines Iowa State Teachers’ College State Board of Education Cherokee State Farm Independence State Farm Florence HB Allen Ohio Bhe Ohio Supreme Court Denmark Association of Congregational Churches Southestern Gasoolation Mimalssipp

Pe-ru-na Restores Mrs Scheffel After Catarrh Ills

Mrs Scheffel of Lowell Ohio describes long female trouble culminating in chronic systemic catarrh. After trials and ops, Peruna eased symptoms quickly, restoring strength, sleep, appetite, and work ability. She attributes her recovery to Pe-ru-na and urges others with catarrhal inflammation to try the original remedy.

Katie Scheffel Lowell Scheffel

Proof of ATO yields clear lessons in learning

Fragmentary OCR hints at reflections on trust and instruction. The text mentions proof, assurance, and learning with a tone suggesting caution about missteps and the value of clear guidance. Imprecise phrases point to a broader discussion of education and method.

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