Rail strike fizzles as wage cuts and working conditions debated
The planned railway strike collapsed after unions dropped the walkout when the board pledged no immediate wage cuts and agreed to study working conditions. Railroads cite no rate relief without savings, while stockholders suffer as receipts fall. Also covered: recall of North Dakota officials linked to the Non-partisan League, Dubuque bonds fight, Marshal Foch welcomed in the U.S., Col. Hanford McNider named national commander for the American Legion, Harding's Alabama remarks on race, and Legion views on Eugene Debs.
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United States
Harding
Nyas
Iowa
American Legion
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Hanford McNider
France
St. Mihiel
Legion of Honor
Hanford MacNider
Mason City
Towa
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Grand Rapids
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Harding jolts prejudice with common sense on negro question
Kansas City Times summarizes President Harding's Birmingham speech as a blunt appeal to break prejudice with shared civic standards. It notes his call for equal educational opportunities, careful evaluation of voting fitness, and a warning against racial amalgamation while urging constructive partnership and self improvement by the black community.
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Alabama
Kansas City Times
Birmingham
South
Marshal Foch Receives Warm American Welcome
The Sioux City Journal notes Marshal Foch’s New York arrival sparked a powerful reception. It lauds him as a world class military leader whose centralization of Allied authority turned the tide and earned lasting tributes for his role in winning the war.
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Sioux City
Marshal Foch
Napoleon
Foch
Washington
Wellington
Grant
Be Clean of Speech Editorial
The Cedar Rapids Republican laments the use of profanity by Blanton and argues clean speech marks good citizenship. It criticizes Swearing as offensive and notes Blanton’s language brought him disgrace and public scorn.
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Cedar Rapids
Blanton
Hog Cholera Outbreak Reported in Dubuque County
A Dubuque dispatch notes hog cholera widespread in parts of Dubuque County with mass inoculation planned after a meeting in the Peosia Haworth district. State and federal experts estimate losses above 2,000 hogs, with individual farms reporting up to 150 lost and typical losses around fifty per farm.
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Dubuque
Peosia- Haworth
Bernard
Iowa Roads Stalled By Bankers Highway Bonds Ad
The Republican notes an advertisement by a bankers syndicate offering 5,000,000 state of Illinois 4 percent highway bonds exempt from federal tax at yields 4.30 to 4.60 percent. It contrasts Missouri to the south and Minnesota to the north as similar efforts, claiming Iowa roads stick in the mud.
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Marshalltown Times
Iowa
Clinton
Chicago
Illinois
Missouri
Minneapolis
Bonds Turn Favorable for Investors at Six Percent Yield
Government bonds improve in value, rewarding buyers who secured securities at six percent yield. The notes are solid property whether trading above or below par, and prudent purchases prove wise in market shifts.
Iowa News Bits From Cedar Rapids To Mason City
Neighborhood items report on the Iowa Buttermakers convention in Cedar Rapids and a string of local incidents. A central city man’s skunk chloroform affair is noted, plus bank reorganization in Jackson County and several crime and public safety items across towns.
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Cedar Rapids
George Loeshe
Central City
Jackson State Bank
State Bank Examiner
Wesley
Dayhoff
Mechanicsville
Mary Virginis
Mary Rosalie
Des Moines
Senate Borah bill sparks Panama tolls clash
The United States risks sharp practice if the Borah bill exempts American coast wise shipping from Panama tolls. Supporters say it preserves treaty terms while critics warn of damaged reputation as international talks proceed in Washington.
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Kansas City Star
United States
Senate
Panama
Washington
Golden opportunities cited for Iowa investors in 7 and 8 percent bonds
Manchester Press argues a shift to low interest rates favors buyers of gilt edged securities yielding 7 or 8 percent with long terms. It notes Iowa's 266 million dollars lost in worthless stocks and suggests investing in sound bonds as Italian morale deteriorates postwar.
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Manchester Press
Iowa
Italy
Charles Lewis Slattery
America
Smoot’s Seating Sparked Broad Debate Across Nation
The Sac Sun notes praise for Senator Reed Smoot as a strong business man in the senate while recalling protests over his seating as Utah Mormon. Dolliver defended qualifications over church, later earning esteem from colleagues. Sioux City reports Billy Sunday campaign ending with a $13,854.32 offering and 356,800 in attendance. Des Moines notes Walcott’s lack of church history amid grim impressions.
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Sioux City
Billy Sunday
Des Moines
Indiana
Oklahoma City
Auto association notes 19.4 percent drop in 52 car makes
An automobile association reports price trends for 52 five passenger car makes. The gap between peak high prices and current factory F. O. B. price shows an average reduction of 19.4 percent, with most peaks occurring less than a year ago.
Monti Football Triumph Over Central City In Weekend Match
The Monti team defeated Central City 26 to 7 after a strong first half lead. The game featured an early Monti touchdown and solid defense, with supporters from the school watching in the stands.
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Central City
Iowa
Indiana
Iowa City
Why He Grew Whiskers
Charles HE Hughes the future Secretary of State grew up at Brown University where he earned a bachelor’s degree before 21. He planned to teach Greek and pursued early teaching years. An eastern college head doubted him, saying he had no beard, prompting Hughes to grow one and never shave again.
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Charles HE. Hughes
Brown University
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Hughes
Winter shelter for cattle boosts production
H. H. Kil dee of Iowa State College warns that drafts from neglected walls and windows reduce cattle health. Dry, well lit barns with proper ventilation and extra windows before cold weather improve herd production more than any other factor except feed.
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H. H. Kildee
Iowa State College
No hunting or trespassing on premises warned
John Schmidt Thomas Shover and Alfred Ross inform the public they will not tolerate hunting or trespassing on their property. Violations will be prosecuted.
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Thomas Shover
Alfred Ross
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