Borah Succeeds Lodge as Senate Foreign Relations Chairman
Washington December 3 Senator Borah Idaho becomes chairman of the senate foreign relations committee succeeding the late Senator Lodge Two new members named McLean Connecticut and Edge New Jersey Borah pushes for world court dissociation from League of Nations and opposes recognition of the Russian soviet government He relinquishes education and labor chair to Phipps Colorado Johnson California moves to succeed Colt on immigration Cummins Iowa keeps judiciary post while Brandree vacancy filled by Cummins Approval of changes announced by Republican conference absent Norris Nebraska Borah and Couzens Michigan.
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Government to Enter Long Term Security Market in Dec
The government plans its first long term securities issue since 1922 opening subscription books December 15 for 260 million dollars in 20 to 30 year bonds at 4 percent. Proceeds plus December tax receipts will finance operations and maturing debt for three months. Bonds mature December 15, 1954 with option to retire after 1944 with four months notice.
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Judge Grants Writ of Error to Salinger
Federal Judge J W Woodrough granted a writ of error for appeal in the case of Ben J Sallinger Jr former president of Midland Packing Company of Sioux City He was convicted and sentenced to four years for use of the mails to defraud in the company's promotion in Nebraska court action reported from Omaha December 3.
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Iowa Cornhuskers Near Completion Ahead of Schedule
Des Moines reports show corn husking nearing finish as frost ended early. Weather and crop bureau director Charles D. Reed notes 1917 had severe frost delaying harvest. this year husking is near normal though hogging and grazing are extensive. Cattle fed in fall are down from last year. winter wheat needs moisture and water supplies are short. Temperatures dropped near zero late November with surfaces frozen.
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Charlies D. Reed
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Coolidge Heads to Chicago for Exposition Address
President Coolidge departs Washington on a regular train for Chicago to speak at the International Livestock Exposition and address livestock men. He will also meet the Commercial Club and attend dinners and events at the Stock Yards Inn and Drake Hotel with Mrs. Coolidge and companions.
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Incorporation granted to Women of the Ku Klux Klan
Des Moines reports articles of incorporation granted today to the Women of the Ku Klux Klan Inc an organization founded in Little Rock Arkansas on July 8 1923. Mrs A E Brown of Des Moines named as corporator. The group seeks affiliated clubs in several states and operates without capital stock under Klan oversight.
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Burdens of War Must Be Equally Shared Across Society
Dwight F. Davis, secretary of war, told an audience at the annual meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers that future wars must distribute burdens equally. He warned against slackers and profiteers and said civilians and laborers alike must do their part in national defense. He noted that calculating requirements for finished products is a large but essential first step.
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Furnace Mystery Deepens As Investigators Probe
The Bexley furnace case remains unsolved two weeks after the charred body of Mrs. Addie Shearsley, wife of a Lutheran minister, was found in the parsonage furnace. Pathologist Brande and chemist Long report high carbon monoxide in two cremated guinea pigs from the same furnace, but earlier lung blood showed no sign. Reverend C. V. Shearsley resumes university classes as officials weigh new investigative steps.
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Freighter Lakeland sinks off Port Bay Wisconsin
The Lakeland freighter owned by the Transit Company of Cleveland is reported sinking five miles off Bay Wisconsin. Coast guard and Ann Arbor car ferry No 6 stand by as crew of eight are reported evacuated. Remaining four await rescue.
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Hatchet killer hunted as Chinese laundry owner slain
Detectives pursue all leads to identify the Chinese killer who murdered John Fong proprietor of a Sioux City laundry. Chinese residents warned of death. two marked daggers found near the victim. Police chief orders all Chinese residents disarmed as a precaution.
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Joe Young
Muscle Shoals Debate Faces Senate Leaders
Senate negotiators struggle to find a consensus on Muscle Shoals with the White House guidance sought. President Coolidge is expected to weigh lease sale or commission options as Norris Underwood plans move forward.
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Post Season Grid Con tests on the Coast Increase
Negotiations ended for a Christmas day game pitting Missouri against Southern California, adding to three postseason inter sectional contests around Los Angeles. Syracuse meets USC at the Los Angeles Coliseum next Saturday in another high profile clash, while Notre Dame faces Stanford in the East West classic at Pasadena on New Year’s Day.
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Juror Mrs. Easter Brought From Ainsworth
Mrs. T. J. Easter arrived from Ainsworth this morning. She is one of the jurors drawn for the present term of court.
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Ainsworth
Coolidge urges economy to cut federal taxes and curb spending
President Coolidge in his annual message stresses strict public economy as the key to tax cuts and budget discipline. He also outlines domestic reforms and foreign policy goals, including naval strength, immigration changes, and a push for limited League and reparations policies.
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Hight Trial Underway On Alleged Poisoning Charges
Lawrence M. Hight, former pastor of tna Illinois, and Mrs. Wilford Sweetin were jointly indicted for the alleged poisoning of Mrs. Hight and Mrs. Sweetin. Hight’s trial was set to begin in Mt. Vernon Illinois, while Sweetin won a separate trial after claiming Hight was a prosecution tool.
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Wilford Sweetin
More Freight Cars Than Railways Need
The American Railway Association reported November surplus freight cars in good repair rose to 168,101 on the 22nd, up from 145,589 on the 14th. The rise included 84,367 coal cars, 57,274 box cars, 35 stock cars, and 5,333 refrigerator cars with various increases.
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American Railway Association Today
Giants and Senators to Play Next Spring
New York December 3 Manager John J McGraw of the Giants expects keen public interest in a four game series with the Washington Senators world champions. The games will precede the opening of the title races next April with two games in Washington and two in New York. McGraw called it the coming world series after returning from Europe.
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