County's Books Checked Quickly In Muscatine
County's books checked quickly as Muscatine completes records to be filed with the state auditor and then the state department and county. Reports expected within weeks. Des Moines county lags with older systems and ongoing checks since May. Joseph J. Hafner and Hjalmer Holman of Burlington, treasurer and deputy treasurer, were in Muscatine.
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Muscatine
State Department
Des Moines
Joseph J. Hafner
Hjalmer Holman
Burlington
Des Moines County
Monmouth Defeats Moline 9 to 2 in Baseball Showdown
The Monmouth team routed Moline 9 to 2 in a decisive baseball game. Strong offense and solid pitching powered Monmouth to the win, with key hits driving the early lead and the bullpen sealing the result.
Cuba Eyes Peace After Strife and Reform
Cuba moves toward calm after labor unrest that helped oust Machado. A platform promises labor reforms, political cleanups, and prosecutions of Machado era misdeeds. Four bodies found at Azares fortress include a labor leader and students. Octavio Zubizarreta seeks exit with son but is denied.
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Machado
Bahamas
ABC Secret Society
Azares
Octavio Zubizareta
Interior
Army
Cuba
Col
Erasmo Delgado
Havana
Principe
The Nations Condition on Coercion and Rackets
This passage discusses collusive agreement rackets and extortion tactics across history from Athens to Rome. It defines a racket as coercive, repetitious, and sometimes organized, noting profits, threats, and the aim to influence legal actions. Emphasis is placed on prevention and reducing profits to curb such crimes.
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Athens
Xenophon
Charmides
Rob Roy
Jonathan Wild
State Sues Oil Firms to Obtain Ruling
The state accuses two oil companies of seeking refunds for evaporation and spillage losses beyond the three percent tax deduction at shipment. It argues refunds for evaporation loss were improper since the three percent covered actual losses, meaning no tax was paid on evaporation and loss.
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Powers
Japanese Chief Sees No Conflict and Sets Regeneration Path
The speaker asserts no clash with the United States over naval issues. urges a mutual vow to avoid war, prefer a shared peaceful path, and reject Bolshevik or fascist remedies. He calls Japan to return to Samurai ideals, loyalty to the emperor, and rebalance policy to foster international understanding.
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Washington
London
Japan
America
Six Die Dozen Hurt in Truck Collision
Six people were killed and about twelve injured in a head on crash between a farm truck and a van carrying 27 men women and children near Wakarusa Indiana as dawn broke on the Western Avenue highway. Authorities launched a search for the hit and run driver as responders aided victims and pursued the fleeing Chicago bound truck. The collision occurred about 3 am CST six miles west of the town as fairgoers neared their destination.
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Here
Chicago
Laughlin
Walter I. Fesegan
St. Joseph County
South Bend
Wakarusa
Western Avenue
Final Action on City Mill Levy Delayed
A city considers delaying final action on the mill levy and notes funds may carry year-end balances or allow for emergencies. The tentative levy totals show General 5.8 and specific appropriations across Sewers, Improvements, Garbage, Police pension, Levee, and other funds with varying estimated appraisals and requested appropriations.
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Asvtone
BOE Seeesseass
Steel and Lumber Codes Drawn for Wage Rules
The steel industry notes wage standards set at 23 cents as the base, with regional adjustments of 15 percent in the south and 42 percent in the Pacific Northwest. NRA officials expect promulgation today, aiming to unlock coal and oil into recovery and advance the trade plan.
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South
Pacific Northwest
NRA
Roosevelt
National Recovery Administration
Open shop clash as steel code sets 40 hour week
Recovery officials report compromise on the steel code with an average 40 hour week over three months, 48 hour maximum, and an 8 hour day after production hits 60 percent. Wages rise 15 percent since July 1, with minimums above 40 cents per hour. Open shop language sparks dispute between auto industry and labor, as Ford abstains.
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H. Johnson
NRA Caisson
NRA
Iron and Steel Institute
Henry Ford
Labor
Donald Richberg
Recovery Counsel
O Connor ruling on truck drivers license clarified
Officials learn from dispatches that manufacturers agents who drive a truck for hire to transport others property fall outside the exemption. If the agent hauls property for any other company, he must obtain a chauffeur license. Read the Classified Ads.
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O'Connor
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Danialson
Tri-City
T. Shook
Bennett
Wee Norris
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Donohue
Babinski Atte
Oreee Jordan
Bell
Gardner
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Jordan
Galinas
A. Stephenson
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Christoff
Albia
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Muscatine Lumber
East Second St
Wash
U. S. Pat
Er Wash
Automobile Makers
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East 7Th St
Laurel
Central
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