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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
13
Rep Kahn of California told the House he hopes peace between the United States and Japan endures. He defended universal military training and warned against demagogues dictating policy. He noted Tein Tsin incidents and urged calm while examining race and immigration issues.
Ralph Hildebrand a 26 year old Cedar Valley farmer and resident of West Liberty Iowa died after firing a shot in a corn field. He left notes addressed to his parents Mr and Mrs Edgar Hildebrand and his fiance Miss Gladys Mosher explaining his act. He had been living with his brother Harry on the farm. he is survived by another brother Guy.
Bulgaria's fulfillment of peace treaty obligations is praised by Marshal Foch, with Bulgaria displacing fears from the Little Entente about admission to the League of Nations. Final decision on Bulgaria's status may come this afternoon as opponents debate disarmament claims and regional security.
Ardmore Okla authorities issue a murder warrant for Clara Barton Smith in the shooting of Jake L. Hannon Ardmore oil magnate and Republican national committeeman. El Paso sheriff Orn dorff awaits confirmation of her location with reports she may be near Mexico or El Paso.
In a multi-part report W H Powell describes two ND factions within the nonpartisan league. One group of socialists wields power to push state ownership while a larger body of farmers seeks reform to shield agriculture from Minneapolis grain interests. The piece previews later details on dockage and market manipulation.
A British embassy letter responded to the American commission's plea to view passports and gather Ireland Ireland information. The commission urged continued inquiry to inform opinion in both England and Ireland, stressing peaceful aims and the lack of non-republican witnesses.
Two people were killed and twenty injured in a head on crash between a passenger and express car on the Alron Ravenna division of the Northern Ohio Traction and Light Co two miles west of Ravenna Ohio.
Philadelphia Pa December 9. Representatives of the anthracite mine operators notified the mine workers they oppose any general wage increases or actions reopening the United States coal commission award. They rejected blanket raises while citing a downward price trend and lower living costs. A report will be given at a special Hazleton meeting next Saturday.
Washington reports oppose a two year immigration suspension as unwarranted and harmful to public welfare. A minority report by Siegel and Sabath calls for no evidence of unemployment and criticizes alleged Jewish immigration remarks. Congress also blocks immediate income tax relief and passes two trade and public honesty bills.
Chicago police charged Harry Mays known as Miracle Man with practicing medicine without a license after inspectors found two women receiving treatment at his shrine. Bond set at 2500 dollars as Mays claimed no intent to cure, asserting he only tried.
Weathers Iowa reports generally fair conditions tonight and Friday with slightly colder air in the far west Iowa counties. Illinois forecasts cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with little temperature change across the state.
Boston reports a forecast of a 22 1 2 percent wage reduction in textile mills in New England and New York state affecting about 300,000 workers. The plan aims to restore 1919 wage levels while keeping pay more than double 1915, amid cost of living pressures and market stagnation. John Golden of the United Textile Workers remarks the union will respond when needed.
Mrs Muriel MacSwiney widow of Cork's late lord mayor told the Committee of One Hundred that England must be ousted and Ireland must be recognized as a republic. She said material relief is needed as many starve and praised Irish women for their solidarity and resolve.
New York December 9 Substantial reduction of taxes is not possible soon. Representative Longworth of Ohio Ways and Means Committee said at the Association of Life Insurance Presidents meeting that immediate aim is to revise modify and simplify tax laws and substitute fair taxes for unfair ones. He predicted Congress would cut about a billion from four billions current estimates but no general tax cut. He said customs receipts are too low and a general tariff revision is unlikely due to production cost variances. The excess profits tax he called a tax on brains and management and said it should be repealed.
London reports a private meeting between Monsignor Clune and Lloyd George, carrying a Sinn Fein message via Michael Collins. The Daily Mail says prospects for a settlement are much brighter than surface appearances, echoed by the Times.
In Chicago Illinois a union owned piano organ and talking machine factory will open December 26. N O Wilson president of the new company announced initial capital of 50000. Thirteen union members who were locked out at a local plant organized the company. Workers will be paid 80 cents per hour after a no pay first month and work 44 hours weekly.
President Wilson called on Americans to donate funds to relieve famine distress in several Chinese provinces. He invited prominent figures to form a relief committee led by Thomas W. Lamont as chairman and acting Secretary Davis of the State Department as treasurer.
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