Knox Note Aims Consensus On China Action
Secretary Knox’s note to Germany’s ambassador signals a broader exchange of notes among the United States Britain France Japan Russia and Germany. It underscores concerted action to protect China's integrity, with all powers aligned and no interference seen so far. It notes prior joint policy and urges continued restraint on loans by nationals unless neutral in effect.
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Washington, D. C
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Germany
Great Britain
France
Japan
Russia
China
Italy
Shanghai
Lydia Heppenstall Dies in Liberty at 69
Mrs. Lydia Heppenstall, a longtime Liberty resident, died at home after a long illness caused by cancer at age 69. She was predeceased by her husband and four children. surviving relatives include a brother Robert Smith of Iowa City, two sisters, and a niece living with her. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 1:30 PM at the Presbyterian church with interment at Springdale.
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Lydia Heppenstall
Iowa City
Heppenstall
Presbyterian Church
Springdale
Today in Congress Senate session on Lorimer probe continues
In session at 2 pm the Lorimer election investigation hearings continue with the prospect of early termination. Manufacturing leaders including Charles M Schwab discussed the steel tariff before the finance committee. Senator Reed of Missouri urged the Missouri Democratic convention to instruct for Governor Volk per 1930 convention resolutions.
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Chas, M. Schwab
Reed
Missouri
Volk
Florida Everglades Drainage Inquiry Ordered Witness
A house committee orders J. Q. Wright of Florida to appear as a witness in a congressional probe of the Everglades land case. The inquiry will also review the department of agriculture drainage work and alleged links to land syndicates with officials under scrutiny.
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Washington, D. C
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House Committee On
Elliott and Morehouse
Wilson
Florida Syndicate of Land
Everglades
Moss
J. Q., Wright
State of Florida
Agricultureal Department
Geoorge P. McCabe
World Everglades
Everglade
Florida Land Syndicates
McCabe
Department
Secretary of Agriculture
Solighar
Wrenk Claris
Everplades
Glades
Clark
Wright
Eliott
Bureau of Plant Industry Samilar
Elliott
Tullest
Miners Rescued After Daylong Bunker Hill Cave-In Near Sutter Creek
Sixty two miners trapped at the Bunker Hill mine near Sutter Creek were rescued after a night of desperate work. They emerged at noon with candles burning, none injured. A second shaft tunnel and an air pipe kept air flowing as rescuers cleared debris and jammed rock from the incline shaft.
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Sutter Greek
John Sissons
Trig
Move for Strike at Arsenal Collapses After Card Acceptance
Davenport Iowa February news reports a threatened Rock Island arsenal strike ending as machinists accept union cards. A few workers were issued cards by degrees, with other organizations expected to follow. The move followed instructions from national officers to await congressional Taylor system inquiry.
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Rock Island Arsenal
Col. Burr
Taylor
Congressional Committee
Churchill Hailed By Hisses In Belfast Home Rule Talk
Winston Churchill outlined a home rule measure in Belfast amid mixed reception with groans and boos from Unionists and cheers from Liberals and Nationalists. Police controlled access to the meeting site as rain-soaked preparations and troop readiness kept order.
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Churchills
Little Goldie Williams Found Dead in Grand Island
The 16 year old Goldie Williams was found dead in a northeast Grand Island vacant house. She disappeared Tuesday evening with a 40 year old stranger. Authorities fear lynching if the assailant is caught as the town searches farms and outbuildings. Over 500 residents patrol the area seeking the captor, the body mutilated and beaten.
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Goldie Williams
William Nell
Wilson headquarters opened for town delegation effort
Des Moines February 8 indications show a vigorous contest for the town delegation to the national democratic convention in Baltimore. Friends of Woodrow Wilson opened headquarters here while Champ Clark supporters already started theirs. Carl Bronson of Spencer is in charge of the Wilson campaign.
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Des Moines
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Champ Clark
Arl Bronson
Spencer
Gompers vows jail time would not silence him
In Washington Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, declared in court he would face jail for exercising free speech in defense of his 1908 campaign speeches. He said he would discuss the Buck's Stove case despite an injunction, while cross examination continued over alleged contempt of court.
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Indianapolis
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Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Darlington
Committee of Prosecutors
Buck’s
Waitress, Pie Stop Robbery Loot Attempt
In Denver Colorado a masked bandit tried to rob a downtown restaurant about 4 o clock today but was struck in the face by a hot custard pie wielded by Ina Mouat, the night manager. He fled through the kitchen and into a alley.
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Schwab Warns Rates Could Harm Steel Industry
Bethlehem steel magnate Charles M Schwab told the Senate Finance Committee that Underwood tariff rates on large steel products would hurt the eastern steel business. He said protection is essential for prosperity, noting the high costs of shipping to New York and declaring he would abandon the industry if the House bill passes. He also disclosed no personal salary and that he has invested about 35 million dollars.
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Chas. M. Schwab
Bethlehem
Senate Finance Committee
Holland
My. Schwab
Myr. Schwab
Senator Stone
Films Ignited in West Liberty Opera House Fire
Bert Meyers operator of a West Liberty moving picture theater was badly burned when a visitor dropped a lit match on films in an iron booth. The blaze spread to the balcony, burning chairs and window casings as Meyers tried to save his film. The opera house sustained fire damage during the incident.
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Bert Meyers
West Liberty Opera House
Opera House
Meyers
Bryan warns of money trust probe farce in caucus dispute
Washington reports a heated caucus over an inquiry into the money trust. W J Bryan blasts Wall Street influence and praises Rep Henry for pressing a special committee plan while Rep Pujo vows plenary powers to investigate. The debate shapes the House banking and currency stance amid criticism and support for Underwood's substitute.
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Steel Trust
McKinney
Republican Congressional Committee
Agriculture
Florida
Hayamy
San Benito
Texas
W. J. Bryan
Money Trust
Wall Street
Bryan
R. L. Henry
Banking Committee
Henry
Washington, D
Pujo
Louisiana
House Committee On Banking and Currency
U. S
Underwood
William J. Bryan
Banking and Currency Committee
King's Condition Improves in Copenhagen Bulletin
Copenhagen February 8 A reassuring bulletin from the physicians reports King Frederick had two quiet nights and that the inflammation of the lungs is diminishing. The majesty's general condition is satisfactory and stable.
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Copenhagen
Frederick
Case to the jury early in Lange assault trial
State of Iowa v Martin Lange proceeds with defense testimony denying Lange threw rocks during the April 11 riot. Four striking button cutters testified Lange did not participate and lacked missiles. Jacob Lawrence earlier claimed Lange joined the attack. defense witnesses countered.
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District Court
Langa
MelXeo and Bliven
Clarence Wai
Jacob Lawrence
Harry Holzhauer
Martin Lange
Madeon
Tar and Feathers Trial On in Minnesota Court
Eleven men charged with inciting a riot and tarrying Dr. J. P. Freeman at Glennville near Northwood Iowa faced trial before Judge Kingsley in Albert Lea Minnesota. Defendants include Frank Donek Fred Holman Walter Knutzon Roy Eckert Harry Kirkpatrick and John Nelson. This second trial follows a dismissed first trial due to legal representation in a divorce matter. The incident occurred after a nighttime altercation between Freeman and his wife.
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J. P. Freeman
Albert Lea
Minn
Glennville
Northwood
Kingsley
Frank Donek
Fred Holman
Walter Knutzon
Roy Eckert
Harry Kirkpatrick
John Nelson
Oral testimony in Kimmel case begun in St Louis court
In a defunct Niles bank versus a New York insurer case over a $20,000 policy and the figure George A. Kimmel, oral testimony opened before Judge Amidon. The first witness, Mrs. Andrew W. Hunt, previously Omaha neighbor, testified at Matteawan asylum identifying the inmate as not Kimmel and noting physical differences. She said the man, about 60, with ears close to the head and different eye color, did not recognize her. Kimmel was 21 when he disappeared in 1898.
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St. Louis
Niles
Kimmel
Unsettled Iowa Weather With Likely Snow Flurries
The forecast for Iowa shows unsettled conditions with probable snow flurries tonight and Friday. Sunrise is 6 56 A M and sunset 3 14 P M.
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Iowa
Warner
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