Balloon Race Leads to Wreck and Vigil in Texas
A national elimination balloon race begins with seven balloons crossing Texas at night. Balloon No. 6 wrecks in Oklahoma while pilot Lt Ashley C. McKinley reports the incident. Volunteers with the American Radio Relay League monitor progress as balloons drift toward the Canadian border amid reports from Wichita Falls and Chickasha.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Army
Wapanucka
Okla
Ashley C. McKinley
San Antonio
American Radio Relay League
Kellyfeld
Here
Eighth Corps
Lewgue
Fournier
Wichita Falls
Chickasha
Wheeler Did Not Handle Oil Cases In Senate Probe
The Senate committee probing the Great Falls Montana indictment of Senator Wheeler met again led by Chairman Borah. William G. Feely testified he represented Gordon Campbell in interior department land cases under a verbal March 1923 contract but had no dealings with Wheeler or his firm. Feely said Campbell’s business involved off land prospecting permits and the firm handled all such matters. He stated the government had no financial stake in Campbell permits, only resolving disputes among claimants.
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Washington
Senate
Great Falls
Montana
Wheeler
Borah
William G. Feely
Gordon Campbell
Campbell
Interior Department
Interior Dept
Feely
Edwin
Booth
National Security League Opposes Exclusion of Japs
A committee of directors of the National Security League favors passage of an immigration bill that would place Japan on the same basis as other nations and limit Japanese admissions to under 150 annually. The statement urges sound policy and a fair approach to avoid wounding any nation's susceptibilities.
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Associated Press
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Congress
Japan
National Security League
United States
Natcom
Albanian Bandit Leaders Arrested After Murders
Rome April 24 Two men identified as leaders of bands responsible for the murder of Robert L Coleman of San Francisco and KB Deon of New York have been arrested in Albania and taken to Tirana for examination. They were said to live near Kru village where a recent expedition killed three gendarmes and their followers. The leaders had for years led marauding expeditions from mountain retreats.
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Associated Press
Rome
Robert L. Coleman
San Francisco
KB. Tde'on
New York
Albania
Tirana
Albani
Kru
Wheeler Grand Jury Members Questioned Over Indictment
The grand jury foreman and other jurors were questioned about its proceedings after the indictment. Senator Wheeler called bitter political foe of the foreman proclaimed in a senate address. Commissioner Spry testified Wheeler and Solicitor Booth discussed Campbell matter in spring 1923 with Wheeler saying he sought an equitable deal.
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Spry
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Booth
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Congress
Borah
Department
McNary Haugen export bill advances amid price aims
Washington April 24 a 14 to 6 vote by the house agriculture committee reported the McNary Haugen agricultural export bill to create a government backed firm with 260 million capital to promote sale of surplus farm products abroad. The plan seeks price setting linked to prewar levels and allows embargos or tariffs to support prices. The committee also rejected Norris-Sinclair and Voil bills and altered payment terms to farmers. Senate panel discharged on futures trading ban for cotton and grain.
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House Agriculture Committee Today
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New York
Voigt
Wisconsin
Aswell
Louisiana
Kincheloe
Kentucky
Jones
Tonas
Doyle
Milneis
Ward
Bhewell
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
Caraway
Democrat
Arkansas
Bonus Advocates Target President For Soldier Plan
Advocates of the soldier bonus bill focus on the White House as the Senate passes the insurance measure 67 to 17 and the House 355 to 54, far beyond the veto override threshold. President had previously opposed a bonus but may back the plan if approved in conference changes.
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Congress
Lloyds of London Cancels Jewelry Insurance Contracts
Lloyds of London cancels jewelry insurance contracts running into millions of dollars after a 300 percent rise in diamond thefts. The move affects policies with individuals, brokers, and non commercial coverage, and refunds are to be issued on existing policies as stolen diamonds sold below wholesale erode the market.
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Chicago
Lloyds of London
Chicago Tribune
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the Tribune
Lloyds
Ames Feeders Day Highlights Mineral Rations and Profits
About 1 200 cattle feeders toured Iowa State College for the annual Ames stock feeders day. Four groups tested rations including mineral mixes, silage, and soy hay, with profits per steer ranging from 7.42 to 19.49. Speeches by H H Kildee and R A Pearson framed discussions of agricultural economics.
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Iowa
Iowa State College
Animal Husbandry
Teest Culture Experiment Station
Chicago
H. H. Kildee
Conference Aims to Bridge Differences on Agreement
Chairman Green of the House Ways and Means Committee said little difficulty would be encountered in reaching an agreement during a conference to adjust the differences highlighted in the dispute.
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Ways and Means Committee
Forces take command in California foot and mouth fight
Washington reports Secretary Wallace ordered Dr A G Hought to oversee California state forces with federal staff after Gov Richardson asked for unified control. New outbreaks were found in two counties, with 284 cattle affected. Investigations probe rumored plots to spread the disease and embargo-related misinformation. Reporter notes tourist groups near Yuma cross border after quarantines.
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Wallace
A. G. Hought
California
Richardson
Bureau of Animal Husbandry
Los Angeles
iHies
Yuma
Arizona
Maytag Budget Commissioner Post in Iowa Uncertain
Former Senator Fred L. Maytag announced acceptance of Iowa's first budget commissioner post then said his mind was not made up due to a relative's illness. Governor Kendall gave no comment, noting the bill not yet signed and senate approval required before any appointment.
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Fred L. Maytag
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Maytag
Iowa
Senate
English Aviators Complete Fifth Leg of World Tour
In Karachi on April 24, Stuart MacLaren and companions completed a 700 mile leg from Dunder Abbas Persia as part of a British India world flight. Weather was ideal, arrival on schedule, all men in good health though weary and slightly deaf. This ends the first stage with about 4,890 miles covered, roughly one fifth of the total journey. next leg to To kilo spans about 5,880 miles.
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British India
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Persia
Stuart MacLaren
Tokilo
University of Washington Students Design Air Flivvers for Dayton Contest
Four UW students under FP B Farquharson begun work on one man air flivvers with light air cooled engines. The planes aim to reach 3000 feet and travel 20 to 40 miles per gallon of gasoline. They are to compete at Dayton Ohio on October 1.
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University of Washington
FP. B. Farquharson
Dayton
Ohio
Letter alleges Daugherty shielded breweries from seizure
New York April 24 News discloses a letter from Orville Poland attorney for the Anti-Saloon League of New York accusing former Attorney General Daugherty of unofficially allowing high alcohol beer and shielding breweries from Justice Department seizure. Poland asks Secretary Mellon to seek a ruling from Attorney General Stone on seizures.
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Vinton Shippers Hear Of Coop Plan
Vinton Iowa April 22 shippers hear plan to form shipping associations and secure a definite membership agreement. The meeting follows a farm bureau win to restore three shipping days per week after a two day quota. The local shipping association is already sending three to four cars weekly.
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Towa
Farm Bureau
Reed
Debating Tax Bill Opens in Senate This Week
The Senate begins debate on the revenue bill as Chairman Smoot defends Mellon income tax rates and argues for limited appropriations. He cites a projected surplus and warns large spending may erase any tax relief while noting proposed surtax reductions supported by past presidents and treasury secretaries.
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