Aviation split stalls Mitchell plan hearings in Washington
Edward W. Pickard reports the hearings on William Mitchells air department scheme show sharp opposition from army and navy leaders. Davis Patrick Wilbur Moffett and Strauss voice concerns while Mitchell is suspended. Hoover and New note commercial aviation potential with government support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OL. William Mitchell
Department of Aeronautics
Special Aircraft Board
Army
Davis
Mason M. Patrick
Army Air Service
General Times
Ugh Drum
Navy
Wilbur
Eberle
Naval Operations
Moffett
Bureau of Aeronautics
Strauss
General Board
Mitchell
Congress
Patrick
Aeronautics
War and Navy Departments
Department of National Defense
Air Service
Air Force
War Department
Hines
Drum
Representative Vinson
Georgia
J. N. Towers
England
Italy
Secretary of Commerce
Itoover
New
America
Hoover
Caillaux Arrives in Washington To Settle French Debt Terms
French finance minister Joseph Caillaux arrived with the debt commission in Washington to seek secret negotiations on France's repayment terms. He proposed annual payments starting in 1926 of 40 million dollars with increases after 1931 if accepted, and warned of sending a U.S. commission if no deal is reached. He expects easier terms than Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oseph Caillaux
Debt-Lunding Commission
Washington
Atlantic
M. Caillaux
United States
Caillaux
France
Great Britain
League delegates pass Mosul issue to The Hague court request
The League of Nations faced difficulty settling the Mosul question and referred it to The Hague court. The inquiry committee split with British and French members backing League handling while the Swedish delegate stood firm, blocking unanimity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Turkey
World Court
League of Nations
Mosul
Hague Court
League
American aviators join sultan’s forces in Rif war
State department warns US based aviators serving the Sultan of Morocco they risk arrest for oath and enlistment issues. They insist no allegiance papers exist and remain in Rif campaign with French units using them for bombing against undefended villages. Abd el-Krim reportedly offers rewards for captured airmen. French, Spanish armies push into Rif while winter famine expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
State Department
United States
Riff
Fez
Abd-el-Krim
Prominent figures die in week include four notable men
Prominent men who died this week include James Deering an American millionaire and former Deering Harvester official who died at sea on return from France and Sir Francis Darwin son of Charles Darwin, American sculptor Paul Bartlett in Rome, A C Bedford Standard Oil New Jersey chairman, and Maharajah Sir Prep tap Singh of Jammu and Kashmir whose nephew was the thrust of the London blackmeals case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Deering
Chicago
Miami
Deering Harvester Company
See
France
Francis Darwin
Charles Darwin
Paul Bartlett
Rome
A. C. Bedford
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Pretap Singh
Jammu and
Kashmir
London
Chinese Civil War Erupts Near Shansi Province
Dispatches from Tokyo report an imminent civil war in China between General Feng and Marshal Chang Tsai Lin with heavy fighting expected within days over Shansi. Marshal Wu Pei Fu is poised to act in the port region while Japan remains neutral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Feng
Chang- Two-lin
Tokyo
Shansi
Wu Pei Fu
Proclamation Declares October 4 as Fire Prevention Week
RESIDENT COOLIDGE has issued a proclamation recommending that the week of October 4 be observed as national fire prevention week. He appeals for earnest study of the principles of fire protection and urges state and municipal officials and citizens generally for fullest cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Citiiens
Marriage in Sidney Unites Leon e Mowrer and Henry Otteson
Miss Leone Mowrer and Henry Otteson united in marriage before County Judge Kahl last Monday in Sidney. The couple, accompanied by Miss Gladys Mowrer, planned a trip to eastern Iowa to visit the groom’s parents and may move to Denver later. The bride, daughter of Willard and [unnamed] Mowrer, is described as refined and quiet, while the groom is a steady farmer from the town’s western area. The Delegate extends best wishes for a long and happy life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Leone Mowrer
Henry Otteson
Kahl
Gladys Mowrer
Otteson
Iowa
Denver
Willard Mowrer
Hfe
Old Settlers Picnic Draws Chappell Group to Lodge Pole
A large crowd from Chappell attended the Old Settlers picnic at Lodge Pole last Monday. A ballgame in the afternoon drew several hundred spectators as Chappell lost to Oshkosh 7 to 3. Ed Wolfe won first prize as heaviest man and Henry Wolfe was second oldest settler present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chappell
Lodge Pole
Oshkosh
Henry Wofe
Ed. Wolfe
Chappell Register
Hunters Outnumber Ducks Opening Day
Hunters outnumber ducks on opening day as dawn patrols stir early. City restaurants rush to serve growing crowds with the Eagle and Royal Cafes among the busiest. Paul Brady reports 126 sales in two hours after being called for an O and signal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Brady
Eagle
Roral
Scottshluff Star-Herald
Killing the Pheasant the Good Friend of the Farmer
An Iowa farmer blamed pheasants for corn losses leading game wardens to kill two birds. Crops were examined and 200 cut worms found, not corn. Experts say birds curb pests, warning ongoing bird slaughters will worsen insect loss and raise farm labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Game Department
Farmers and bird armies unite to raise national food supply
Dalton Delegate notes cooperation between farmers and birds in farming efforts to boost food production for the country. The report highlights the unconventional alliance as a symbol of agricultural resilience and community cooperation.
Money to loan on good farm land North Table
Advertises loans of 2008 or 2580 on north table farm land at 8 percent. Call W P Miles to arrange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Miles
Frank Rihn
Gurley
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Special Aircraft Inquiry Board
Raoul Dandurand
Canada
League of Nations Assembly
Aircraft Board
Edward W. Pickard
Nxt
Bat
Esides
Shenandoah
Naval Court of Inquiry
Zachary Lansdowne
Peteweet
Scott Field
Ilinois
Detroit
Navy Department
Lansdowne
Middle West
London Daily Graphic
Moscow
Home Office
Georges Tehltcherin
Germany
Russia
M. Karakhan
Leonard Wood
William Cooper Procter
Cincinnati
Col
A. A. Sprague
Procter
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Central Life Incurnsce
T J Shee
Ohie
Kratz Abstract Co
Earl BR. Kratz
Sidney, Nebraska
Nolan’s Tire Service Station
General and Miller
Frank Nolan
Cheyenne County
Livoni & Cozad
Frank X. Rihn
C. W. Smith
A. A. Sharp, Auctioneer
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