Midwest Flood Devastates Iowa Towns and Sparks Tornado
Records show Tolland county and surrounding areas hit by unprecedented rainfall, flooding, and a tornado outbreak. Dubuque reported 4.1 inches, while Sioux City registered 0.6. One life lost in Manchester as the Magookata River overflowed, destroying homes and business. In Omaha and Lincoln counties, wind, rain, and debris caused extensive damage and set off emergency responses. Main Street in Hayfield suffered near-complete destruction, with dozens of buildings swept away and fires ignited by debris. Numerous rail lines and roads remained flooded, halting traffic and isolating communities.
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Dex Moines
Dubuane
Sioux City
Manchester
Opposition grows to end the Federal Reserve System
Exponents of the federal reserve system face a fight to preserve its existence as opposition rises in Congress. LT. McFad, chair of the house banking committee, signals support for demobilization of banks by repealing wartime powers that granted them extra authority.
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Federal Reserve System
LT. McFad
House Committee On Banking
Te Aamizel
Crodita
Travel in Foreign Lands Weaves Bonds of Amity with Yanks
An observer from Sibougarfuk Tallana discusses postwar Europe and America as melting pots. He notes Americans abroad and Europeans in the United States share democratic ideals, suggesting travel fosters understanding. The piece argues sectional divisions fade as cross cultural contacts grow.
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Associated Deans
Europe
America
Sibougarfuk
Jefferson
Jackson
German Drink Evil Is On The Increase
Berlin reports say local authorities and the Berlin Federation of Welfare Workers pressed for strict controls on intoxicants. Debates noted that one year jail terms totaling 45,000 years have been imposed for drunkenness, with rising penalties and concern over mentally ill and jailed populations following the war.
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Waa
Panal
Jalla
Federation of Welfare Workers
Creefs
Foreign traders hold sessions at City of Seattle
The Associated Press reports a national foreign trade convention will convene in Seattle, Washington, with bankers and manufacturers from across the nation attending. Speakers include Henry M. Robinson, J. Rutter Wright, Howard T. Leola, and others discussing foreign trade, aviation, and policy as Northwest lumber, rust, and wheel shippers prepare to engage in growing international markets.
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Seaton
Manu Guturerd
Foreien
Henry M. Robinson
Danes Commission
First National Bank
Ketes Anmelen
Songalor Isham Bingham
Connecticut
Jame A. Farrell
Euncil
J. Rutter Wright
Howard T. Leola
School of Commerce
University of Washington
Frederick J. Keater
San Francisco
George G. Crawford
Remingham
Chicate Tenstern
Seaitie Lorea
United States
Qeatarn
Northwest
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