American Legion talk highlights veteran relief and unity
Vice President Coolidge opened the American Legion convention in Kansas City with pledges to relieve incapacitated veterans and their dependents. He praised the legion as a new national conscience and urged continued unity, economy, and peace while outlining planned arms limitation talks in Washington.
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United Press
Kamas City
Coolidge
Asserican Legion
Hardington
Veterans’ Bureau
Befpre
Coolidge Co
American Legion
Coolide
America
Legion
Editor Named Revenue Collector Deputy
Special to The Northwestern reports Lemira editor Ervin E. Kinkel has been named deputy revenue collector to A M Wilkinson commissioner of internal revenue. His duties begin November 15 at the Madison office. Kinkel is secretary of the Deg County Republican committee.
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Northwestern
Lemira
Lemira Review
Ervin E. Kinkel
A. M. Wilkinson
Madison
Hidkel
Ge County Republican Committee
Ex President Wilson Recovering From Indigestion
Former President Wilson shows signs of improving after illness with indigestion and severe headaches keeping him bedridden. Dr Grayson says he may sit up today and likely resume normal routine tomorrow, after early morning visit.
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Prean
Winhkington
Wilson
Pear
Cary
F F. Grayson
Grayson
Senate Back to Month-Old Tax Law Fight
The Senate resumes debate over the tax revision bill with key issues including corporate capital stock credit for holding companies, excise taxes, and an insurance rating method. Reed and Smoot amendments target excess profits tax, foreign trade income, and related exemptions as both sides brace for prolonged discussion and a potential vote by week’s end.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Lodge
Life
Sthe Reed
Smoot
China
United State
Penrose
Pennsylvania
House
Worldwide search for solution of the mystery man riddle
A Milwaukee death, identified as John L. Harding, sparks a global probe by private detectives and a London secret service inquiry into a possible remittance man tied to a wealthy English family. Indications point to Harding being a black sheep figure in high society, with rumors of a forged coat of arms and fashionable club associations.
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Milwaukee
John L. Harding
United Press
Scotland
London
Harding
Wren
Berton Vgast
Hanna
Senate Advances Tax Bill and Copper Legislation Hearings
In Congress today the Senate continues consideration of the tax bill while hearings on the copper bill to repeal the guarantee clause of the transportation act proceed before the Interstate Commerce Committee. The judiciary committee weighs routine business as the Heytt Marines atrocity investigation continues.
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Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee
United States
Heytt Come Tinues
Judiciary Committee
ROUSE
Crisis Over in America Bankers Say
Bankers from across the country say the crisis in American business is over with no boom ahead and gradual but steady progress. Optimistic figures note savings rise and wartime speculation fading. Analysts like MacGremier of Pittsburgh and Cassell of Philadelphia stress the worst is past while retail demand and inflationary pressure ease. Canada is coming through deflation more satisfactorily, with regional leaders forecasting overall improvement.
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United Press
New Orleans
America
Uay
Pusburg
John W. MacGremier
FH. Cassell
Philadelpnia
Canada
I. W. Mitchel
Toronto
Eugene M. Stevens
Chicago
Middle West
Herbert P. Wright
Kansas
Independent figures dominate restless election race in Fargo area
Polls show Nes war leading the independents with a roughly two thousand vote margin as precinct returns trickle in. Independent papers report totals around 210000 with minor tabulation corrections and scattered results on constitutional amendments and other contests.
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Fargo
Bral Os
Gubbernainrial
G i
Tabal
Wester
Independent
Nortes
Wrazier
Estes
Minot
Sveinbjorn
Neuport
Beattie welcomed by vast crowd in Kansas City
A huge morning of arrival as Admiral Beatty reaches Kansas City to a roaring welcome. About 50,000 supporters and delegates massed at the station for the opening of Britain's Great Fleet naval convention, with 16:29 o'clock arrival noted.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Admiral Beatty
Great Britain
Johnson man killed by accidental shotgun discharge
Wansaa-anton Rosner of Johnson was fatally wounded Sunday when his shotgun accidentally discharged. Police investigated the accident and ruled it an unintentional shooting.
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Associated Press
Wansaa
Anton Rosner
Johnson
Senatorial agitation over Russia recognition heats up
Washington report by Lawrence Mardin details senators led by France of Maryland pushing for careful consideration of a Soviet Russia recognition proposal. The note promises to handle Russia’s czar debts, about 206 million, urging prudence given debt, trade, and the upcoming Far Eastern and armament conferences. Officials note Moscow seeks inclusion with world merchants after Bolshevik shifts while France eyes initiative due to large Russian investments.
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Lawrence Mardin
Laitec Star
Washingtown
Red
France
Russia
Reds
Lenin-Trotsky
Senate
Borah
Moscow
Alliel
Sovernmeis
Pereyleven
Chukcherin
Statink
Leont Krausin
Chitenerin
Becau
Moo Choteheriz
Noted Horse Dealer Dies in Wisconsin
George Stubbarth, six year old, noted horse dealer, died Sunday after suffering a stroke of apoplexy. Pioneer Passers. Waukesha, Wis. Mrs. Mary A. Agnew, 87, widow of William B. Agnew, died Sunday at her home in Waukesha. Agnew resided in Waukesha about thirty years, coming from Stevens Point. Several children survive.
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Associated Press
Waumu
Wis
George Stubbarth
Waukesha, Wie
Mary A. Azinew
William B. Agnew
Mra Agnew
Waukesha
Stevens Point
Senator New Opens Fight On Bonus Clause In Tax Bill
Washington DC Republicans clash as Senator New challenges the Reed amendment to tax one class for another, claiming it violates constitutional spirit. Senator Reed argues the amendment borders on profiteering and vows a vote to table would hurt soldiers and aid profiteers. Dems push for open discussion, planning to offer a separate bonus measure if tabled.
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Reed
Associated Press
New
Democrata
Ioward
Moton
Herd
Repubbean
Bil
Secretar
McHen
Department For Recem
Terest
Big Mone
Search continues for missing vice president of bank
A garbled AP field from Green Bay reports ongoing efforts to locate Arthar Bazlen, vice president of Statebeck of Luxemburg, who vanished last Thursday. The record mentions a railway incident and possible disguise but contains unclear details and errors.
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Associated Press
Green Bay
Arthar Bazlen
Statebeck
Luxemburg
Rinadhounds
Pickert
Basten
Flanten
Convention Opens For American Legion Meeting In Kansas City
Delegates from Alaska to Porto Rico attend the opening session at Convention Mall Kansas City US. Bands play military tunes as uniforms and red crepe costumes color the hall. Greetings from Marshal Foch and General Pershing are read by the national commander with remarks from Missouri’s state commander and city officials.
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Associated Prep
Kansas City
Convention Hall
National Convention of the American Legion
Alaska
Canalsone
Mowato
Philippines
Porto Rico
Turkey
Africa
France
Madame Schumann- Havnk
John Winter
Chmitanooga
Tenn
Legion
Cowgill
Harry F. Parker
Missouri
Committee
Emery
F. W Galbraith
Indianapolis
General S. Greetin
Marshal Foch
General Pershing
Mr. Foch
Govers
Liabes
Federation
Republic
Galbraith
Foreman
Chicago
Teacher shoots wife and child then kills self near here
United Press reports Marva Smith, a junior teacher, fired at wife and a 3 year old child in their home, killing the child instantly and wounding the wife before taking his own life. Smith died at a hospital after suffering a self-inflicted wound. The motive remains unclear.
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Afy United Press
Jaizabeth
Marva Smith
Po‘hee
Smith
Veteran relief reforms urged by committee
Washington report by Associated Press details reform recommendations from a special Senate committee. It urges cancellation of pre July 2 1917 contracts, hospital construction funding of 16.4 million dollars, transfer of unused government hospitals to the veterans bureau, and standardization of vocational training with patient choice where possible. It also calls for stricter administration, regular hospital inspections, and removal of political interference in appointments and hospitalization expenditures.
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Associated Prem
Washington, D. C
Veteran Bureau
Wenale
Bureso
Police Probe Secret Love Of Murdered Couple
Police continued investigating alleged secret romance between Mina Louise Dorle and John W. Newman as motive in the killings of two church workers. Coroner J D Hendrickeon favored robbery but could not explain missing rings and valuables. Newman described as a model husband. no friend connections disclosed. The case unfolds as authorities seek clues in Terramesth.
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United Press
Terramesth
Mina Louise Dorle
John W. Newman
Oroner J. D. Hendrickeon
Miss Dayle
Wman
York
If & Jlurad
Iene Neuman
Newman
Misa Qocie
Mother Land
Louise
President Harding Opposes Rhine Army Withdrawal
President Harding expressed opposition at a Washington conference with Chairman Porter of the House Foreign Affairs Committee to any resolution mandating immediate withdrawal of American troops from the Rhine.
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Harding
Rhine
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Porter
House Foreign Affairs
Proclamation Seeks Nov 11 as Legal Holiday This Year
A presidental proclamation proposes November 11 as a national legal holiday for this year only, contingent on passage of a House resolution and Senate approval. The measure would designate Armistice Day as a one year holiday by federal action.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Arms Meet Plans Well Under Way
The Washington conference gathers steam with about 300 press seats and over 3 000 applications for seats. About 200 foreign correspondents are expected and U S officials promise full transparency. President Harding and cabinet leaders will guide discussions on world peace and the United States faces propagandist opposition feared to stir unrest. William M Stuart defends the event and warns readers against “propaganda” aims.
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Waeblagtes
D. C
Washington
United States
Harding
Noted pen woman arrested for issuing worthless checks
Chicago police arrest Mrs Mary Matuch 24 known as Mary the pen woman after confession of passing over 200 bad checks totaling about 25960. She alleges she and husband Stephen forged checks in several cities including Minneapolis while authorities hunt for a mysterious trunk believed to hold 17960 in loot. Stephen Matuch is also sought.
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Umited Press
Chicago
Mary Matuch
Ciies
Minneapon
Mary
Stephen
Misterious
Mat- Yeh
Pills in wrong box cause woman’s death in Ashland area
Mrs. Anton Kastner, of a farm near Ashland, died after taking three strewn tablets from a wrong box labeled as headache pills. She had forgotten she had made the switch with a Dex 4a product, according to the Northwestern Ashined report.
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Ashined
Anton Kastner
Ashland
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