Global news in brief from Washington and beyond
Secretary of the Navy says future wars will be local and low risk of a new world war. Bulgarian minister to the U.S. Stephen Panaretoff resigns with recall effective March 10. Global motor vehicle spending hits 3.36 billion dollars in 1924. coal mine deaths reach 2,381. House approves 150 million public buildings bill. Navy hospital expansion funded. Federal Trade Commission authorized to probe General Electric. Various resignations, accidents, and notable deaths reported along with crime and fires.
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Wilbur
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Senate Commission On Interstate Commerce
General Electric Company
Notable Deaths and Disparate 19th Century Events
Edward F. Gorton of Chicago a former Lake Forest mayor and retired trader is described as a millionaire. Bishop Arthur Huston elected in Texas to fill a vacancy in Olympia. George W. Cable, famed Southern author, dies at St. Petersburg Fla at eighty one. Mme Severina Frings, New York cellist, dies in Miami. The steamer Saigon lost with all hands in the China Sea. Ray Meyers v Billy B Van settled for $5,000 after seeking $150,000. Greek cabinet threatened by Turkey policy faces collapse. An anti war demo in Tricala ends with casualties as police attacked. Naphtha well fire at Baku kills and injures many as city blazes.
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Ray Meyers
Billy B. van
New York
Miss Meyers
Athens
Turkey
Constantinople
Tricala
Iowa lawmakers move to open floor for major bills
After three weeks of prep the forty-first general assembly readies for winter floor debate. Key measures include the Bergman gasoline tax, Patterson-Johnson income tax, Hogue appropriations, child labor constitutional amendment, child welfare program, and occupational tax bills for railroads and motor express firms.
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Forty-First General Assembly
Bergman
Patterson-Johnson
Hogue
Child Welfare Commission
Commission Reports on Iowa Roads
The state highway commission and chief engineer Fred White presented the biennial report to joint highway committees. Subcommittees will draft a bill to update Iowa road laws to meet federal Bureau of Roads standards. Members include Senate chairs Shaff Cavanagh Roberts Goodwin Benson and House chairs Johnson Eden Oldham Gripp Rust.
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State Highway Commission
Fred White
Joint
Iowa
Federal Bureau of Roads
Senate
House
Shaff
Clinton
Cavanagh
Webster
Roberts
Ringgold
Goodwin
Polk
Benson
Clayton
Johnson
Dickinson
Eden
Oldham
Mahaska
Gripp
Union
Rust
Franklin
Tax on Railroads Proposal in Iowa Senate
A bill by Senator Buser of Muscatine proposes a 2 percent occupation tax on railroad gross earnings in Iowa. This follows his prior 2 percent tax plan on express company earnings.
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Iowa
Senate
Buser
Muscatine
Anti-Saloon League Outlines Yearly Plan
The Iowa Anti-Saloon League will seek only small liquor legislation next year while focusing on a campaign to involve large industries. The outline was released at the league’s annual convention and highlights cooperation with major employers.
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Anti-Saloon League
Iowa AntiSaloon League
League
Little Bank Legislation Raises Banking Debate in Iowa
Iowa legislators weigh whether state action can improve banking conditions. A sizable group argues broad economic improvement through law is unlikely, though targeted measures may help.
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Iowa
Iowa Banks Hold Sound Reserves Despite Large Loans
Average Iowa state bank can cover liabilities with reserves to spare. Capital stock averages 42000 dollars. Deposits total 449257 dollars while loans run 453382 dollars. Required reserve for this bank type is 69107 dollars.
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Iowa
Four Places at Once Peyton Hoge Jr. Described
Peyton H. Hoge Jr a national vice commander of the American Legion is celebrated as a relentless go getter. Born January 26 1880 in Wilmington N Y he moved to Louisville at age ten and built a career in life insurance while serving in the military. He was commissioned a captain August 15 1917 landed in France fall 1918 and discharged April 5 1919.
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Peyton H. Hoge, Jr
American Legion
Jefferson Post
George Sylvester Viereck
Fatherland
Wilmington
N. Y
Louisville
Centre College
Lfe
Blanche Weissinger Smith
Hoge
France
Camp Jackson
Roosevelt American Legion Hospital for Tuberculous Veterans
The Roosevelt American Legion hospital at Camp Custer Battle Creek Michigan operates for veterans by service members. It valued property at 1 250 000 dollars and admitted 260 patients for treatment in the fiscal year.
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American Legion
Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Mich
Roosevelt American Legion Hospital
Legion Posts
Michigan
Endowment Fund Sought by American Legion
National Commander James A Crain announces a nationwide drive to raise five million dollars for an endowment to support disabled veterans and orphaned children. The fund aims to provide a steady annual income of about 225000, ensuring reliable care and relief beyond ad hoc gifts and loans.
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American Legion
James A. Crain
Legion
National Headquarters
Veterans Bureau reviews pre Reed Johnson disallowances
The Veterans Bureau is reviewing disabled World War I veterans’ cases denied under pre Reed Johnson laws. Starting from Washington, a special unit targets hundreds of thousands of cases, with about 60 000 reviewed so far and roughly 6 000 favorably actioned.
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United States Veterans’ Bureau
Washington
National Rehabilitation Committee of the
American Legion
Frank T. Hines
Bureau
Reed-Johnson
Veterans’ Bureau
Minnesota Legion Drive Supports Veterans Medical Aid
The American Legion Hospital Association of Minnesota notes members contribute 25 cents yearly to aid veterans in need of medical treatment not eligible for government help. The fund averages 150 dollars weekly from dimes collected through this drive.
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American Legionnaire
Minnesota
American Legion Hospital Association of
Snoring Habit Disturbs Whole Congregation
A man seeks medical advice to cure snoring while his doctor asks about disturbance to his wife. The patient quips that the snoring disturbs the whole congregation, reflecting a humorous exchange cited from American Legion Weekly.
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M. D
American Legion Weekly
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Stephen Panaretoff
United States
Percy Owen
Automotive
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Mines
Senate Committee On Privileges
Earle B. Mayfield
Texas
Navy
Great Lakes
Ill
Supreme Court
Ira Nelson Morris
Chicago
Germany
Alfen
Stone
Canada
Chicago and
Cook County Bankers’ Association
The
National Security Company
Thomas McWater
Agerbeck
Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
Tiny Kid" Herman
Omaha
Detroit
Herman
J. C. Mohler
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Topeka
Marle Miles
Dorothy Wigon
George Johnson
Prosser
Wash
Northern Pacific
Joe Ferrera
Frank
Cape Thompson
Kotzebue Sound
Alaska
John A. Peterson
Sarah Fitch
Toledo
Seattle
Elliott Bay
Edward Scofield
Wisconsin
Oconto
Wis
Greenleigh Cotton Smill
Pawtucket, R. L
Northland
Nome
Fair Grounds
New Orleans
Twenty-fifth
Leavitt Streets
Chicago Board of Trade
la Salle Street
Jackson Boulevard
Frank L. Carey
Nevada
Carson City
John Lane
London
Bodley Head
Herrin
Lamar Hotel
Rufus Whitson
Stephens
Bill” Howard
Bicknell
Ind
Blackstone Avenue
Portsmouth Harbor
Edward F. Gorton
C. A. Johnson
Batavia
Gorton
Lake Forest
Board of Trade
Cere Ee
Arthur Huston
San Antonio
Episcopal Diocese of
Olympia
Frederick Keator
George W. Cable
St. Petersburg
Bla
Mr. Cable
Mme. Severina Frings
New York City
Miami
Fla
Saigon
China Sea
Jerusalem
Marseilles
Baku
Azerbaijan
Iowa Highway Commission
Commission
Legion News Service
Endowment Fund
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