Muscatine Murder Trial Opens in Bitter Clash
Law and order collide as John Frank Degler defense faces prosecutors in Muscatine district court. Opening arguments spark frequent objections and gavel blows from Judge D V Jackson as lawyers challenge statements about a Mattoon man named Michael Lukas and alleged aliases. Jury selected after extensive questioning. jurors to be kept under nightly lockup.
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John Frank Degler
D. V. Jackson
Muscatine Court
L. A. Crull
Charles P. Hanley
Herbert G. Thompson
R. Stafford
Thompson
Michael Lukas
Mattoon
Til
Crull
Jackson
Degler
Muench
Muscatine
Ulster Premier Sees Peace Within Sight On Pact
Ulster premier Sir James Craig told the Ulster parliament that peace may be within sight if all work with patience and goodwill. He declined to detail New Irish proposals, citing ambiguities and the need for more information before conclusions, and mentioned a party meeting on Thursday.
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Belfast
Associated Press
James Craig
Lady Craig
Rutherland
County Down
Ulster
London
Ex-Governor Glynn Credits Lloyd George With Irish Settlement
Former Albany Governor Martin H. Glynn, who brokered Lloyd George's invitation to De Valera, praised the British leader for resolving a seven-hundred year Irish problem. He hailed De Valera Collins and Griffith as astute statesmen and called the settlement a Christmas gift to humanity. Glynn noted Lloyd George’s human focus and willingness to concede most Ireland unless breaking from the empire.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Martin H. Glynn
Lloyd George
Eamonn de Valera
de Valera
Collins
Griffith
United States
Ireland
England
Packing Strike Grows More Serious Across Regions
Chicago dispatch reports the national packing house strike entering its third day as guards patrol South St Paul and major cities report injuries and unrest. Police step up actions in Fort Worth and Kansas City to curb picketing while independent plants seek an injunction to halt strike interference.
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South St.paul
Chicago
Ill
Associated Press
St. Paul
South St. Paul
W. ©. Rhinow
Armour Plant
Burton
Kansas City
Kansas
Fort Worth
Tex
Omaha
East St. Louis
St. Joseph
China Declares Neutrality If China Is Not Party to War
The Far Eastern committee of the Washington conference resumes sessions and adopts a neutrality pledge for China in wars in which China is not a participant. It also backs the Root resolution on foreigners wireless stations in China and discusses Japan’s troops in Manchuria, deferring action on foreign troops removal and leased territory.
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
Far Eastern Committee
China
Manchuria
Japan
Improvement in business noted in October survey
Washington report shows October gains across iron steel and textile output along with building sector growth. Prices edged down slightly but stayed stable versus prior months, banking improved with smaller loans and lower rates. Production in key industries matched or exceeded 1913 prewar levels, with coal, wheat flour, cement and wool products rising. Rome report notes the shooting of former Turkish grand vizier Said Ali Pasha.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce Today
Assumption of Leadership by Harding Noted in Congress
President Harding’s address to Congress draws praise for its significance and calls for party harmony. He opposes bloc politics, signals dissatisfaction with the tax revision, and warns against insincere agreement with all roll call positions. He hints at future tax proposals after current issues are settled.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
America
Republican Party
Mr. Harding
Chicago Area Methodist convention discusses youth ideals
Bishop Thomas Nichol opened the Chicago Area convention of the Methodist Episcopal Church with 1,375 churches represented. He urged leaders to set worthy ideals for young people and not allow them to become Fatty Arbuckles or Peggy Joyces, asking what channels shall guide their future.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Til
Thomas Nichol
Methodist Episcopal Church
United States
Fatty Arbuckles
Peggy Joyces
Sherwood John R. Motts
William F. Oldhame
Frances Willards
Vernon Rush Dies From Gasoline Cap Explosion Burns
Vernon Rush aged 14 died at his Madrid home near Boone Iowa from burns caused by a gasoline cap explosion several days earlier. The accident occurred at his residence and the family reported the fatal injuries.
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Boone, Ia
Vernon Rush
Madrid
Here
Plans to Aid Farmers Through Crisis Discussed in Des Moines
Des Moines says a state conference of farm, commercial and financial groups will debate direct farm loans on corn in cribs to ease distress. E T Meredith and C H MacNider, advisers to the War Finance Corporation, are set to speak. A permanent coordinating committee and corn burning plans are among topics.
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Conference of Bankers and Farmers
Des Moines
Meredith
War Finance Corporation
Associated Press
E. T. Meredith
C. H. MacNider
Mason City
National Advisory Committee
Iowa
Finding of body recalls battle near Fulton Illinois
Clinton Iowa December reports recall October incident aboard a small launch towing two houseboats near Thomson Illinois where a woman screamed and curses indicated a fight. Coroner J B Schreiter admits no identification or clear cause of death due to decomposition and possible infant bones found in a concealed grave.
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Clinton
Iowa
Big Island
Mississippi River
Thomson
Ill
Illinois
J. B. Schreiter
Carroll County
Savanna
Fulton
Sims Urges Further Navy Cuts After Washington Talks
Rear Admiral William S. Sims told a Detroit audience that after the armament conference agreement, the navy should be cut further. He favored major reductions but doubted total disarmament, citing distrust among nations. He warned airplanes and submarines would dominate future wars and planes would surpass battleships in importance.
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Detroit
Mich
Washington
William S. Sims
Sims
Lorenz to quit work in New York amid medical opposition
Dr Adolph Lorenz the Austrian surgeon announced he will discontinue free clinics and return to Vienna due to opposition from American medical professionals. He examined 75 crippled children at Health Commissioner Copeland's office and will have American doctors carry on treatments.
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New York
N. Y
Adolph Lorenz
Vienna
Copeland
Lorenz
Revolution in Guatemala overthrows Herrera government
Guatemalan government of Carlos Herrera was toppled in a midnight coup. Three people were killed and several wounded in fighting. A provisional government led by General Jose Maria Lima, General Orellana, and Miguel Larrave took power as Herrera surrendered. Estrada Cabrera’s release was anticipated but no restoration planned. Prisoners included Herrera and several cabinet members.
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Washington
D. C
Carlos Herrera
Guatemala
Herreras
Estrada Cabrera
Cabrera
Guatemala City
Associated Press
Jose Maria Lima
Orellana
Miguel Larrave
Sunday shows win in Waterloo vote
Waterloo voters approved open shows by 5,258 to 4,008 in a referendum on closing, with five of 21 precincts voting for closure. Motion picture shows will continue to operate in Waterloo on Sundays following the result.
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Waterloo
Reds to Berlin after Russia trip ends
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, radicals deported from the United States, will depart Russia on Thursday for Riga. They will stay a few days in Kovno before proceeding to Berlin.
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Berlin
Moscow
Emma “Goldman
Alexander Berkman
United States
Russia
Riga
Kovno
Tentative Plan for Agreement Worked Out
British spokesman confirms a tentative four power plan to replace the Anglo Japanese alliance and jointly consult on Pacific island matters. Washington and Tokio received telegraphed proposals after the arms conference Big Three meeting. US, British, Japanese, and French officials say the accord would not affect Yap or Chinese issues and awaits senate and Paris, Tokyo responses.
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
United States
London
Tokio
Hughes
Arthur J. Balfour
Baron Kato
Elea
Shantung
China
Senate
Japan
Pacific Islands
Yap
Pacific
Vanere
Bee
Washington
Paris
Great Britain
France
Weather forecast brief for Illinois and surrounding area
Record notes generally fair conditions tonight with little temperature change. In Illinois expect mostly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with possible light rain toward the extreme south, and slightly cooler in that southern area.
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