Briand Named as Member of New Cabinet
Paris April 17 Rarely has a French cabinet been so difficult to form as that completed by Paul Painleve to succeed the fall of the Herriot ministry. Archival reports say Briand as foreign minister Caillaux in the senate faces opposition yet Briand and Caillaux carry weight with the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremsy
Paris
Paul Painleve
Herriot
M. Painleve
Aristide Briand
France
Joseph Caillaux
Caillaux
Briand
Louis Loucheur
M. Loucheur
Chamber of Deputies
Socialist Party Congress
M. Herriot
M. Briand
Senate
M. Caillaux
Poincaire
Employment Gains Throughout State Reported for March
The federal labor report shows Iowa-wide gains in March with strength in meat packing textiles iron and steel lumber products and leather goods. Building construction benefited from good weather and farm labor demand is expected to rise in April with more calls for skilled workers. Des Moines Sioux City Davenport Cedar Rapids show generally full employment with high plant utilization and brisk agricultural labor demand.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United States Department of Labor Monthly
Sioux City
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Munn Enters Match While Ill Then Loses New Title
Wayne Munn, newly dethroned heavyweight by Stanislawas Zabyszko, fought while seriously ill with tonsillitis and influenza. He was bedridden in a Philadelphia hotel as Gabe Kaufman cancelled all engagements. Dr. Abraham Baron said Munn had a 102-degree fever and urged rest, but Munn insisted he could win to avoid disappointing fans.
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Munn
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Wayne
Big) Munn
Stanislawas Zabyszko
Gabe Kaufman
Abraham Baron
Muscatine Road Sold in Sheriff’s Sale for 35160
The Muscatine, Burlington and Southern railroad once abandoned was sold at sheriff’s sale to R. L. Tobie of Monmouth Illinois for 35160. John M. Kemble acted for the buyer as bidding opposed by S. M. Garrett. Court approval and ICC consent for rehabilitation are needed before operation can begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Muscatine
S. M. Garrett
Kemble
Interstate Commerce Commission
Labor Leader J J OBrien to Be Buried Saturday
Funeral services for J J OBrien vice president of the Town Federation of Labor will be held at 3 PM Saturday from his Muscatine home The local typographical union chapter will conduct services at the grave Prominent labor leaders from this and other states are expected to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Muscatine
J. J. O’brien
Town Federation of Labor
The
Typorographical Union
Employment outlook by city reports spring labor demand
Slightly increased forces in railroad shops and good calls for farm labor appear in the report. Ottumwa and Ottumwa area show full employment with diminishing surplus of skilled and common labor by May first. Mason City and Dubuque note little unemployment while meat packing activity rises and construction remains strong. South Dakota improves in March. Nebraska reports a satisfactory overall employment trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Burlington
Ottumwa
Mason City
South Dakota
Nebraska
Advertisements Highlight Local Deals And Notices
Read the page for a clutter of ads. items include sales, services, notices, and promotions. Details mention prices, retailers, and contact information in brief listings across the section.
Explosion at Sofia cathedral kills over a hundred during funeral
A bomb exploded during General Georghieff's funeral in Sveti Kral cathedral Sofia killing about 140 people including 20 women and 10 children. Six generals and 30 officers among the dead, with 200 wounded. King Boris visited the scene as authorities search trains and citizens form patrols under General Voulkoff.
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Mreow
Sofia
Bulgaria
Sveti Kral
Georghieff
C Georghieff
Boris
Gers Op
Voulkoff
Aged woman dies after dress fire in Independence
Miss Leah Smyser, 75, died from burns suffered when her dress caught fire in Independence. She tried to smother the flames with bed clothing, but the injuries proved fatal yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preece
Independence
Leah Smyser
Muriel Vanderbilt to Wed Boston Man Fred C Church
Confirmation of the engagement of Muriel Vanderbilt to Frederic Cameron of Boston was announced after a delay to inform Mrs. Belmont abroad. Vanderbilt is a Vanderbilt descendant and heiress. Church, 27, comes from a prominent Lowell family and is in the insurance business after Harvard graduation in 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Vanderbilt
Boston
Fred C. Church
Frederic Cameron
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Vanderbilt
O. H. P. Belmont
Miss Vanderbilt
Church
Commodore Vanderbilt
James Fair
Sarazen
Churely
Lowell, Mass
Harvard
Camp Fire Girls Gather in Chicago for World Session
The Camp Fire Girls convene in Chicago from April 18 to 24 to emphasize camping and nature study for American girls. Guardians and representatives from 21 countries attend as the organization grows to about 600,000 members. Noted speakers, including Edith M. Kempthorne, oversee special instruction, with seven crafts on display and the Grand Council Fire feature led by Mrs. Oliver Harriman.
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Vepa
Chicago
Grauardians
Camp Vire
Edith M. Kempthorne
Oliver Harriman
Camp Fire i
Ownership of the North Pole Set for International Scrutiny
Washington news notes that multiple nations plan expeditions to the pole and argue over ownership as a potential strategic stopover. The piece questions who would control a pole base and its concessions while recounting weather forecasts and a public printing dispute over budget cuts.
Big Dirigible Returns Safely Home After Storm Flight
The British airship R-3 completed a 28 hour voyage over the North Sea returning to Pulham England. Flight Lieutenant R. S. Booth 26 steered the ship to safety. his wife waited at the airport. Wireless operator Spencer Kelley aided during the flight despite the nose damage visible after mooring.
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Ppa
Pulham
England
North Sea
Pulham Air Station
British Air Ministry
Ierala
R. S. Booth
Putham Air Station
Spencer Kelley
Bumper Fruit Crop Expected In Iowa This Year
Iowa looks to a bumper fruit crop this year says R S Herrick of the state horticultural department in a report to the secretary of agriculture. Growers are advised not to fear a light frost as it may be beneficial and unlikely to harm the harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moines
Iowa
R. S. Herrick
State Horticultural Department
Secretary of Agriculture
Legion Auxiliary to Field Iowa Meeting in Dubuque June
Dubuque hosts the Iowa Legion Auxiliary annual convention June 2 3 and 4 with delegates visitors and full unit reports urged by president Mrs A Hoffman The aims include highest ever membership complete year work reports full delegate representation all dues and donations paid and active participation in legion state and hospital programs
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Legion Auxiliary
Dubuque
Associated Preas
American Legion and Auxiliary
Iowa Legion Auxiliary
A. Hoffman
The
Legion
State Department
Men Pership
Indians From Tama to Hold Des Moines Pow Wow
Thirty Tama reservation Indians arrive in Des Moines for a spring festival in honor of their ancestors. The event includes olden time teaching, dances, bow and arrow displays, and a late afternoon presentation of maturation, religion, and tribal life through song and ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Tama
Redman
Edgar R. Harlan
America
Harlan
France
Dawes Plan Seen Safe Regardless of German Election
Washington reports that German election outcomes will hardly alter foreign policy or the Dawes plan. Leaders across major parties support the plan as Germany’s financial salvation and favor reconciliation with France. Monarchist sentiment exists but likely a limited constitutional monarchy. Republicans may still be in the majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Germany
France
Great Britain
Liszt's Early Fame Ahead of Teen Years
Liszt emerged as a noted pianist before reaching his teens. The young virtuoso quickly drew attention for his prodigious technique and musical gifts, signaling a path to international acclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Liszt
Convention planners aim to secure national leaders for event
Those in charge of the convention are working to have Mrs. W. H. Morrison national vice president and Mrs. Clara Oliphant national president attend. A bulletin will be sent soon to auxiliary members with details on reservations railroad rates and other convention particulars.
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W. H. Morrison
Clara Oliphant
Auxiliary
Start Effort to Convict Sen Wheeler in Montana Trial
In Great Falls Montana on April 17 the prosecution began presenting documentary evidence in the Wheeler case charging Senator Burton K Wheeler with accepting four thousand dollars in fees for promoting Gordon Campbell oil permits before the interior department after his election. The trial features witnesses including Washington attorneys and land office records as jurors are chosen for a mostly rural and laborer panel.
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Associated Prency
Great Falls
Mont
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Government Department
Senate
United States District Court
W. K. Bennett
Interior Department
Campbell
Walsh
Bennett
Thomas J. Walsh
Defense
Grand Jury
Frank S. Dietrich
Wateh
John L. Slattery
Washington
Slattery
W. G. Feeley
A. H. Farr
Peter Nyce
Feeley
Senate Wheeler Investigating
Gordon Campbell
Department of the Interior
Atorney
Wheeler
Land Office
Malay Language Ease Described For Millions
The Malay language is spoken by about 40 million people and is noted for ease of learning due to minimal grammar. It is widely regarded as simple for new learners.
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Painleve
Finance
Briand and
Muscatine Road
Monmouth
LABOR
Cathe
Dral
Camp Fire
North Pole
Charles P. Stewart
NEA
Washington, D. C
Pole
MacMillan
United States Navy
Amundsen
Japan
Russia
Calcutta
Tryins
Niagara
United States
Herbert Janvrin Browne
Government Weather Department
Browne
Weather Department
North Cape
Palm Beach
George H. Carter
Herrick Dionin
Prost
Dawes
Liszt
Sen. Wheeler
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