Conference near collapse on Dawes plan reparation talks
April 18 2019 dispatch reports a breakdown near collapse as Allied and German delegates seek a compromise. A plenary session was set for tomorrow to decide the fate of negotiations with discussions over annuities and the Dawes plan. Names and places appear in fragmentary notices about visitors and family events.
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Paris
Aisi
Lord Revelstoke
Repests
Germany
Tom Hoi
Resd
Mjaimar Schacht
United Press
Sinclair to Be Ousted From His Job in Oil Company
Reports in financial circles say Harry F. Sinclair faces removal as chairman of Sinclair Consolidated Oil, with Wall Street whispering of replacements from Blair & Company and Fisher Brothers. No formal confirmation, but associates discuss potential leadership changes amid broader moves by Petro leum Corporation of America investors.
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Sinclair
New York
Harry F. Sinclair
Cnairman
Sincla
Consolidated Oil Corporation
Metin W. Littleton
Wallstreet
Col. W. Stewart
Jorene
Sidohl
Indiana
Elidia Walker
Mair & Co
Sinclair Consolidated
Stewart
Blair & Company
Fisher Brothers
Automobile Manufacturers
Arthur W. Cutten
Chicago
Mayer & Company
Petroleum Corporation of America
Nies
Still Correcting School Test Papers Incomplete Story
Correcting of exams continues this afternoon for senior Iuatfictors students at a high school where Mrs. Dada Patton notes most papers are nearly finished. The test questions were funded by the College of Education at the State University, with winners advancing to a district contest on April 26 against mixed teams from southeastern Iowa high schools.
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Orly
Cache Meklonsaeta
Icovs
Towa
Efforts to Control Food Supply and Prices Through Ages
Washington April 18. Government study shows food supply and price controls date to ancient civilizations. Egypt and China used grain control to prevent famine and stabilize markets. Athens imposed penalties for price manipulation. Modern attempts trace to English corn laws 1804 to 1846 and post war deflation era shaping current farm policy debates.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
China
Athens
Christ
John Fiske
India
France
United States
Senate Tax Probe Favored By Iowa Legislature
In Des Moines on April 18, both houses endorsed final adjournment after a day of tax debate and last minute maneuvering. A deadlock over tax measures and a certification bill persisted as lawmakers sought a compromise, with the session barely closing before adjournment.
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Des Mol
Iowa
Senate
Atiece
Stera
C.F. Clark
Cedar
Olton Lange
Dubuque
Cole
Tax Commission
Lange
Yebin
Aeuard
Han
Des Moines
Forty
Ge Stal Assembly of
House
Nieht
Honss
Fred C. Lovrien
Lovrien
Senate Committee
Browdes
Joe H. Johnson
House Committee
Satte
Art House
John He Hadean
Drake University to Establish School of Journalism
Gallup of Iowa named head of Drake's new journalism school. President Morehouse announced expansion to one journalism school in Iowa, with Prontanup set to lead next fall. The selection notes George U1 Hap's prior Iowa work and Morehouse's role.
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Gallup
Iowa
New School of Journalism
Drake
WW. Morehouse
George
Prontanup
University of Towa
Towa
Morehouse
Boys Conference Draws Youths From Neighboring Towns
Reports from Keota Washington Aimworth and Crawfordsville indicate many boys will attend a county conference at the high school in Keota. Speakers include D.C. Fulton and Ralph Stannor with attention to tax policy and potential December special session.
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Bette
Keota
Wastin
Aimworth
Crawfordsville
West
Aioe
D.C. Fulton
Ttey
Ralph Stannor
Bandits Loot Indiana Bank in Broad Daylight Robbery
Four bandits armed with a machine gun robbed the Columbia City State Bank in Columbia City Indiana. A woman, Mrs J Fred Binder, was killed and Sheriff J M Hanan and deputies were wounded during the exchange of gunfire. Bank employees were threatened as the robbers escaped in a waiting automobile after taking cash.
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Columbia Cipy
Ind
J. M. Hanan
Columbia
City State Bank
Haynes
Tse An Siant
J. Fred Binder
Tan Dies In Bed At A Local Hotel
Charles Alien was found dead in bed at a local hotel this afternoon. He lived in Anamos and had retired for the night. Police indicate death came without a struggle while he read a magazine, with no immediate signs of foul play.
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Tan
Charles Alien
Congress
Anamos
Heath
Bel
Liege
Disposal Plant Nears Completion In City
Mayor John W. Applegate announced the disposal plant under construction for several months is practically completed and will be in operation soon. The project aims to improve waste handling and sanitation for the city.
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John W. Applegate
Audubon County Favors Bond Issue for Highways
Audubon and neighboring counties backed a $750,000 road bond plan in a vote that carried across rural precincts except one. In Audubon the bonds won 925 to support, with extra majorities in Kimballton and Hamlin. the funds will fund a federal highway between Audubon and Shelby and Route 7 from Hamlin east to the county line.
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Audubon
Story
Shelby
Eira
Hamilin East Tot
Thrie County
Dewey Building Remodel Nears May Opening
Construction on the Dewey building remodeling on the south side of the square aims to finish by May first. Central States Construction of Okumya leads the project for Montgomery Ward, with opening potentially in mid to late May. The top story is r eady and new front facade improves the building’s appearance.
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A. Pickett
Ottumwa
Dewey
Central States Construction Company of
Okumywa
Montgomery Ward Company
Pickett
Buiding
McNary Bill in Senate Aimed at Farm Relief Plan
The McNary agriculture committee introduces a farm relief measure authorizing a federal farm board, a revolving fund of 500 million, and debentures to offset export duties. It envisions stabilization corporations for wheat and corn, loans to cooperatives, and marketing authority with 4 percent loan interest. Congress debates admin plan connections amid Hoover administration push.
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Hoover
House
Senate Agriculture Comiitte
Nye
North Dakota
Navy
Everal
Washington
Senate
McNary
Agriculture
Ainder
Federal Farm Board
Vollows Hoover
Ac Ana
Secretary of the Treasury
Sen and
Mar
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