Senate votes down bonus proposal amid partisan clash
In Washington D C the senate rejected by 28 to 88 an amendment to fund a soldier bonus from excess profits taxes. Five Republicans supported the proposal and two Democrats opposed it. The session was marked by sharp exchanges as Senator Reed assailed the Harding administration with backing from Democrats. In Kansas City Missouri veterans led a grand legion march honoring Allied leaders and veterans groups alongside World War I figures.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
Reed
Missouri
Capper
Kansas
Johnson
California
Kenyon
Iowa
Ladd
North Dakota
le ¥ Follette
Wisconsin
Glass
Virginia
Myers
Montana
Harding
Stanley
Watson
Indianola
Legionites
Kansas City
American Legion
Legionnaires
Grand Army of the Republic
Foch
France
Diaz
Italy
Jacques
Belgium
Beatty
Great Britain
Pershing
Japanese Premier Hara Assassinated in Tokyo Station
The Japanese premier Takashi Hara was fatally stabbed at Tokyo stations and died an hour later. The 19 year old assailant is reported to be demented and was arrested. The assassination shocked the armament conference delegates in Washington and Tokyo alike.
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Washington
D. C
Tokio
Takashi Hara
Hara
Yanke Hanged Without Trial in Senate Probe
Washington D C a special committee was ordered to investigate charges by Senator Watson a Georgia Democrat that American soldiers in France were hanged without court martial or other trial. Senator Watson to appear with proof. Borah said a photograph and two veterans support the claim.
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Washington
D. C
Watson
Georgia
France
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Legion Demands Immediate Passage of Bonus Plan
The third annual American Legion convention in Kansas City passed a resolution demanding immediate passage by Congress of the five fold plan of adjusted compensation for ex service men.
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Legion
Kansas City
Congress
American Legion
Check Off Plan Will Continue in Coal Strike Case
The U S Court of Appeals suspended the check-off injunction against coal miners pay deductions, granting an November 16 hearing for the union. UMWA hailed the ruling as a victory and a move toward clearing labor tensions, while operators warned it delays the final issue. Union leaders warned that operators complying could trigger a general strike.
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Chicago
A. B. Anderson
Indianapolis
United States Court of Appeals
Anderson
United Mine Workers of America
Court of Appeals
Parachute Jumper Drowns at Omaha Air Meet
During the International Air Congress opening in Omaha Nebraska Harry A Eibe of Chicago drowned in the Missouri River while spectators watched. The Pulitzer Trophy race saw Bert Acosta of Italy win the 150 mile event in 52 minutes 9.2 seconds at an average speed of 176.7 mph. Capt H E Hartney of New York secretary of the Aero Club of America was injured in a crash near Loveland during the race.
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Omaha
Neb
Harry A. Eibe
Chicago
Missouri River
International Air Congress
Bert Acosta
H. E. Hartney
New York
The
Aero Club of America
Loveland
Buried With Husband at Lookout Mountain Grave
The widow of William F. Cody lies beside Buffalo Bill at Lookout Mountain near Golden Colorado. More than 100 attended the brief Episcopal service as she was interred directly over her husband in a crypt blasted from the rock.
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Denver
Cole
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Lookout Mountain
Golden
Plains of
Colorado
Huge Loans to Farmers Reported by Washington
More than 22.6 million dollars in credit has been extended to farmers and stockmen in the two and a half months since Congress authorized the War Finance Corporation to advance funds for agricultural and livestock needs. States with such advances include Montana South Dakota Arizona Idaho Nevada Iowa Nebraska and Wyoming.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
War Finance Corporation
Montana
South Dakota
Arizona
Idaho
Nevada
Iowa
Nebraska
Wyoming
Fidality Trust Co
State Railway Commission
Railroad
L. C
Qoberlies
State Board of Control
North Platte
Omaha
Rome Miller
Joseph W. Johnson
First National Bank of Chappell
Seymour
Ind
Dodge County
Pitch Camp
O’neil
Neligh
American Legion
Masonic Order
Smith
Long Pine
G. Taylor
Hastings College
Hasting
Harford
Charles McCarty
Wheeler County
Merrick County
N. F. Allard & Son General Merchandise
Primrose
Joslin Lumber Co
Fairbury
Probe Dakota Bank in Fargo initiates recall step
A probe into the affairs of the Bank of North Dakota is the first step planned by independents elected during the recall. Both sides agree the initiated law to liquidate the bank failed to pass as voters ousted nonpartisan state officers.
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Dakota Bank
Fargo
N. D
Bank of North Dakota
North Dakota
Mason City Banker Elected National Commander of American Legion
Hanford Mac Nider of Mason City Iowa was elected national commander at the American Legion convention in Kansas City Missouri last week. MacNider born October 2 1884 in Mason City is a banker and native Iowan.
Bank of Commerce in Okmulgee Closes Under State Action
The Bank of Commerce at Okmulgee Oklahoma was closed last week by the state banking commissioner due to inability to realize on loans. Its final statement reported deposits of 2 340 018 dollars guaranteed under the state guaranty law.
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Oklahoma Bank
Okmulgee
Okla
Bank of Commerce
Treasury plans 40 cent beer tax for medical use
Treasury officials said new regulations set a 40 cent tax on each case of beer sold for medical purposes in Washington D C The move aims to fund medical programs and regulate taxable beer sales nationwide.
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U. 8
Washington, D. C
Treasury
Mail Robbery Biggest Heist in U.S. History Reported
Investigation into the recent mail truck holdup shows stolen securities worth several million dollars, marking one of the heaviest robberies in American crime history.
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New York
Gaye Natives Mistreated Commanded by U S Officers
Washington dispatch reports Native laborers say they suffered mistreatment at hands of local authorities during a federal inquiry led by Major T O Turn, as the senate investigates the conduct of United States officers.
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Gaye
Washington, D. C
United Sta
T. O. Turn
Senate
Beatrice Hotel campaign to raise 300000 stock
Bea trice Hotel company plans a campaign with the Hothenburg system to finance a modern hotel to replace the Paddock, destroyed by fire. They aim to sell at least $300,000 in local stock, beginning next year, with construction in spring.
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Beatrice Hotel Company
Hothenburg
Harrisburg
John McClellan
Hall County
Nebraska
W. J. Jenkison
Monroe
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
University At Lincoln
Lincoln
American Legion
Zehrung
Gibbon
First National Bank
Fremont
Home State Bank of
Dunning
Department of Trade and Commerce
J. C. Hart
C. Baker
Federal
Hastings
Cozad
H. H. Anderson
Harry Hostetter
New State Reformatory
Atchison
Kansas
Marsh
Biks
Scotts
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Physician Backing
For years druggists watched this prescription tonic. Swamp Root helps kidneys liver and bladder function. Sold by druggists on merit with many friends. Get a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and mention this paper.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Almost the Same Says Davis About His Wife
A humorous exchange has Davis crediting his wife for all he owns and implying marriage shaped his finances and outlook. The wife responds playfully, noting her influence on his purchases and life.
California Fig Syrup advertisement promises quick relief
A vintage ad urges mothers to give California Fig Syrup to cleanse the liver and bowels of sick children. It claims a teaspoon clears constipation and poison, restoring a well playful child in hours. Promises genuine syrup with printed directions for all ages and warns to say California to avoid imitations.
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California
Wayside Tales Jealous Reflections On A Girl
A narrator describes loving a girl and the rival gaze of jealousy. The dialogue hints at secrecy and affection within a wary social setting.
Green's August Flower Remedy Advertises Digestive Cure
The ad promotes Green's August Flower as a fifty five year proven remedy for nervous dyspepsia sour stomach indigestion and other digestive disorders. It claims wide use in millions of households and availability wherever medicines are sold. The closing line urges avoiding swear words at an ill fitting coat and sending it to a tailor.
Watch Your Daughter A Beautiful Woman Is Always A Well Woman
Mrs E of Dixon Nebraska writes that Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription helped her during a critical life period. The testimonial praises the tonic as strengthening and building.
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