Washington Swarms With Detectives and Secrets
In Washington a parade of private and government sleuths swirls around congressional investigations. Senators question suspects as reporters probe motives while Frank Vanderlip touts a large detective staff. Conflicting factions and shadowy plots fuel public suspicion.
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Ashington
House
Senate
Washington
Capitol
Harry M. Daugherty
Department of Justice
Frank A. Vanderlip
Federal Research Bureau
Wilbur Announces His Naval Oil Policy
Secretary Wilbur unveils a naval oil policy to curb leases without his approval. He forbids new leases unless Congress authorizes them or competitive bidding is used and stresses avoidance of actions tied to Teapot Dome litigation. The plan outlines reserves, offset wells, and a strategic oil tank program approved by the general board.
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Denby
Wilbur
Hale
Maine
Senate Naval Committee
Wilur
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Teapot Dome
Congress
Department of the Interior
Senate
California
Teapot
Wyoming
Honolulu
War Plans Division
General Board
President Coolidge Attends Church as Secret Service Closes Ranks
In Washington on a rainy Sunday, President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge attend the First Congregational Church near the Church of the Presidents. Secret Service protection surrounds the president while worship proceeds and exits are controlled to minimize crowds.
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Washington
Pas Coolidge
Franklin I. Winter
Secret Service
Trade Balance for 1923 Sees U S Gain Amid Invisible Expenditures
The Department of Commerce reports a 1923 U S favorable balance of about 19 million dollars after offset by invisible items. Goods exports totaled 4.208 billion while imports neared 4.288 billion, leaving a 880 million goods surplus. Current invisible items add roughly 1.162 billion outflow, offsetting gains to about 676 million. Foreign tourism and remittances further alter the balance.
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FTE
Department of Commerce
United States
Umbrella History Shows U S Rise as World Supplier
A historical survey notes umbrellas began as sunshades and spread from Nineveh and China to Europe, with Portugal and France key stages. It credits American industry for becoming the world’s leading umbrella maker, turning the United States from a consumer to a major exporter and innovator in the trade.
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Robinson Crusoe
Crusoe
United States
National Foreign Trade Council
Nineveh
Java
China
Memphis
Greece
Isurope
Africa
India
France
Italy
Iin
Harnessing Steam From Volcanoes The New Power Source
A historical overview notes engineers tapping volcanic heat for electricity in Italy and Bolivia, with Tuscan boric acid wells and Volterra plants. It discusses methods, equipment, and early successes, and compares Yellowstone potential to other volcanic sites, including Kilauea and Lassen Peak.
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Washington
Italy
Florence
Leghorn
Piombino
Huna
Vulcano
Lipari
Sicily
Stromboli
Pluto
Bolivia
Tatio
Sud Lipez
Yellowstone Park
Fire Hole
Yellowstone
National Park
Clasch
Prince Ginort Conti
Lardello
Volterra
Lago
Sienna
West Coast
Larderelle
Miles of Molasses Flood Norfolk Pier Wake
A stranded tanker discharge left a vast molasses trail in Norfolk, Virginia. The American steamer Tuncarville sailed toward Calbarien Cuba after dumping hull molasses at a pier and clogging pumps with settling residue. Eight thousand gallons were fed to the fishes.
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Norfolk
Calbarien
Cuba
Saugor irrigation scheme approved for India project
Government sanctions a dam project on the Manjra river with an estimated expenditure of about 30 million rupees. The scheme named Saugor irrigation involves erecting a 115 foot dam across the river to aid irrigation. The rupee value noted is $0.29 at current exchange.
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India
Washington
Manjra
Saugor
Convicts In Store Scare Women And Police In Philadelphia
Women scream as an Ardmore officer scouts a drug store, then retreats for reinforcements. The two convicts, Richard Tunlan nineteen Wynnewood and John Wood eighteen Overbrook, surrender after bursts through the door. The incident interrupts a dress rehearsal at the Merton Cricket club.
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Philadelphia
Ardmore
Astern
Merton Cricket Club
Richard Tunla
Wynnewood
John H. Wood
Overbrook
Montgomery School
Paid Man Charged With Paying for Murder in France
A man is charged with paying 1000 francs for the murder of Celestine Chaussimaud and supplying clothing to aid the crime. The husband killer awaits trial, while another suspect is held on related charges. A Canary Island tree reportedly sheds water each evening used by locals for drinking and cooking.
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Kheling
France
Celestine Chaussimaud
Canary Islands
Ex-Evangelist Jailed for Bible Profiteering in Los Angeles
Albert Cuthbert, a former evangelist, served a three month county jail term after pleading guilty to using the mails to defraud. He sold 73 vent Bibles for $3.75 and built a Bible business by exploiting death notices to target widows. He claimed widows were in a proper frame of mind to buy at his price.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Albert & Cuthbert
Cuthebert
Jersey City Man Paroles Himself After Reckless Driving Arrest
Tollee Sergt. William Lynch reported a Jersey City man who, after colliding with a street car, made information against himself and then paroled himself in his own custody.
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Jersey City
Ned
Macing
Tollee
Wiliam Lynch
Iowa Recess Extends To July Twenty Second Session Summary
Legislature ends special session with code revision completed and bills enrolled. Recess set to July 22 for formal adoption of new code. Reports on Miss May Francis investigation deferred until July reconvening. Budget law adoption advances, eugenics marriage bill defeated, and governor to appoint Fred Maytag as budget director.
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Towa
Senate
House
House Judiciary Committee
May EH. Francis
Board of Control
Francis
Iowa
Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board of Examiners
Judiciary Committee
May B. Francis
Third
Conference Committee
Code Commission
Kendall
Fred L. Maytag
Newton
General Assembly
Maytag
Valley Junction
House of Representatives
Forty First General Assembly
Forty-First Iowa General Assembly
Ontjes
Grundy County
South Dakota
Executive Council
Oley Nelson
Slater
Nelson
Cummins
Nelaga
Tee Yee
Union
Special Appeal Board
Hammill
Anderson
Dutcher
Johnson
A. G. Whitney
0. K. Patton
State House
Ray B. Johnson
Council
Allen C. Munn
State Checker
Senate Reform and
Abben
Lyon
Adams
Kossuth
Banta
Delaware
Ethell
Davis
Hale
Jones
Holdoegel
Calhoun
Johnston
Lucas
Newberry
Clayton
Olson
Boone
Price
Monore
Scott
Marshall
Slosson
Worth
Smith
Madison
Thurston
Clark
Tuck
Taylor
Wichman
Hancock
Borerd
Legislature
Iowa News Highlights Reflect Growth Across State
Des Moines and other Iowa cities show growing activity with March building permits leading Des Moines, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids and Davenport. Knoxvill clears ground for a major amusement project on the Des Moines river while statewide farm markets report sales near $225 to $250 an acre in Alta Shenandoah and Charles City.
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Grinnell
Sta. Iowa
Charles City
Iowa
Ames
Des Moines
School of Journalism
Qgrinnell College
Cleveland G. O. P
Alta
Shenandoah
F. W. Dodge Company
Muscatine
Clarinda
Charles M. Hubbard
Cedar Rapids
Henry Larson
Postville
David Lecka
Knoxvill
Commercial Club of
Boone
J. Carson Duncan
Louisa County Board of Supervisors
Point Louisa
Uncle Sam
Knoxville
James J. Davis
Missippi Valley Spiritualists Association
American Red Cross Society
Iowa State Council of the Red Cross
Polk County
Board of Supervisors
Willet
Mount Pleasant State Hospital
State Executive Council
Assembly
Council Bluffs
Creston
Ottumwa
Marengo
Elkader
Algona
Iowa Falls
Nevada
Sioux City
Iowa Bureau of Labor Statistics
Dubuque
Davenport
Camp Dodge
Des Moines Playground Association
Salvation Army
National Shrine Home For Crippled Children
Public Welfare Bureau of
Iowa Agricultural Corporation
Des Moines, Have Been Filed With the Secretary of State
Riverview Park
Troupe of Industries
Towa Bureau of Labor Statistics
Polk County Consolidated Schools
A. H. Hoffman
Census Bureau
Quoting the Governor on New Budget Reform
Governor N E Kendall hails the General Assembly for enacting a budget law and says the Senate approved measure will reform public expenditure. He praises the bill as embodying his biennial message and notes two fiscal achievements: establishment of the board of agriculture and consolidation of bureaus, plus creation of a budget director.
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General Assembly
Senate
Board of Agriculture
N. E. Kendall
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