Thompson testifies on stock promotions before Iowa panel
Des Moines stock broker John A. Thompson was recalled to continue testimony before the legislative insurance investigating committee. He argued promotions in his stock campaigns are legitimate and disputed claims of a raid on insurance funds. He cited holdings in North American National Fire Insurance and other firms while detailing alleged depreciation and asset valuation issues.
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State Capitol
Des Moines
John A. Thompson
Does Moines
Legislative Insurance Investigating Committee
Thompson
Wichman
Gilchrist
Iowa
H. H. Peterson
Cedar Rapids
Hawkeye Securities Fire Insurance Company
Federated Fire Ate-Insurance Company
Mason City
W. E. Moulton
Kansas City
National Fidelity Lire Company
Sioux City
Peterson
Insurance Department
Moulton
Browne
Jackson County
Missouri
Coital
North American National Fire Insurance Company
Oil Magnate Loan to Fall Prompts Senate Testimony
Washington affair centers on EF L Dohe ney loaning Albert B Fall $100000. Senate Smoot dis closes ahead of testimony and telegraph records reveal White House and McLean communications. Multiple messages discuss access to the White House and plans for Fall’s testimony as the inquiry continues.
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Associated Press
Washington
Smoot
Utah
Oil Committee
EF. L. Doheney
Albert B. Fall
J. W. Zeveley
Harry F. Sinclair
New Orleans
Fall
Capitol
Edward B. McLean
The
Washington Post
Secretary Hughes Eulogizes Harding as Typical American
Secretary Hughes delivered a memorial tribute in Washington praising Warren G. Harding as a plain people aristocrat with a keen mind and strong body. He described Harding’s rise from Marion to the presidency, his public service, and fidelity to country, urging unity and brotherly understanding as enduring American ideals.
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Associated Press
Washington
Warren Gamaliel Harding
Hughes
Senate
House
Harding
Marion Star
Far East
Pacific
Far
Warren G. Harding
Businessman testifies on stock deals and alleged propaganda
The witness described investments totaling 39 000 cost 26 000 in Wyoming ranch holdings and 116 000 Tulsa development bonds costing about 80 000. He listed 396 000 in mortgages and claimed no evidence of misrepresentation in companies he bought stock from while arguing the so called propaganda exposed conditions. He said the "kit" of photostatic pleadings was not in his possession and suggested a former witness might produce it. He noted satisfaction with gains from a North American case settlement aligned with prior testimony.
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Wyoming Ranch
Tulsa
Thompson
Iown Bonding and Casuality Company
Hawkeye Securities Company
National Fire Insurance
Federated Fire, Des Moines Life and Annuity
North American Fire Companies
Witnes
E D. Perry
Duffy Admits Killing Wife During Quarrel
William Engelke, associate of John Duffy, tells police he witnessed Duffy shoot and kill Maybelle Exley Duffy during a quarrel Wednesday night two days before her body was found in their Argo Illinois apartment.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John Duffy
Argo
Maybelle Exley Duffy
Wm. Engelke
Duffy
Engelke
Girl Admits Killing Aged Woman In Prison Slaying
Gladys Ellis alias Katherine Rogers, 23, confessed to killing Miss Louise Richards, a 70 year old teacher and matron at Indiana Women's Prison in Indianapolis. She escaped the institution after the slaying and was captured by detectives upon alighting from a taxicab.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Gladys Ellis
Katherine Rogers
Louise Richards
Indiana Women’s Prison
Japs Claim Origin of Baseball in Empire
TSINGTAO China January 21 Japanese say they have made progress in baseball and challenge the American claim to originating the game. A controversy has arisen over the contention that baseball originated in Japan.
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Tsingtao
China
Budget Bill Passes House This Morning
Iowa's new budget law placing all state departmental appropriations under a budget board was passed in the House by unanimous vote. It moves to the Senate, where passage is expected, though amendments are anticipated. The measure ex officio includes executive economic members on the budget board, a change challenged by Representative Clark. Minor amendments were adopted, a proposal to exempt the judiciary was defeated. The Senate recessed with no main measures on the calendar and adjournment looming.
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Press Des Moin
Iowa
Executive Council
House of Representatives
Senate
Clark
Linn County
House
Doolittle
Delaware County
Judiciary
Shelby County
Bureau of Labor
McAdoo Accused of $200,000 Fee in Tax Refund Case
Reports from Youngstown Ohio assert William G McAdoo received a 200000 dollar fee for intervening in a 1920 tax refund case involving Republic Tron and Steel Company. Los Angeles and Washington dispatches note McAdoo has no comment and that officials inquired are unavailable.
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McAdoo
Youngstown
Ohio
William G McAdoo
Treasury
Republic Tron and Steel Company
Youngstown Vindicator
Los Angeles
Wm. G McAdoo
Republic
Ron and Steel Company
Bruce Clagett
Washington
Wm. M. Williams
Internal Revenue Commissioner
County Treasurer Expands Window to Four Tax Stations
The treasurer announces an extra window to handle March vehicle tax payments. Four desks will allow faster service as taxpayers begin paying in larger numbers next week. Auto registrations have slowed but several new cars are still being registered. about six hundred county cars remain unlicensed for the year.
Three Men Drown When Car Plunges Through Ice
Dubuque reports three men aged 35 each died when their car crossed the frozen Mississippi and hit an air hole near the Iowa shore. Anathy Benda escaped by opening the submerged door and reaching shore through ice. The car sank in 18 feet of water. two bodies found in the rear seat, Rafoth remains missing as searchers cut through 18 inches of ice to lift the vehicle.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
Mississippi
Fred Schubert
Moulder
Wm. Liedinger
Harry F. Rafoth
Tiner
Anathy Benda
Lowa
Wisconsin
Laedinger
Schubert
Rafoth
Britain weighs large Russian loan for reconstruction
The Associated Press reports London newspapers say the government is considering advancing major credits and issuing a loan to Russia for reconstruction. An essential condition would require all materials be purchased in Great Britain to aid Russia and relieve its crisis.
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Associated Press
London
Svcrement
Russia
Great Britain
Wind Up Revenue Bill In Few Days
Washington February 27 House members prepared to wind up the revenue bill debate before week’s end and leaders of both parties used the first day off since the measure began to test support for a final vote. The drive focuses on automob ile tax cuts as the bill resumes after the House inserted a gift tax and approved repeal of the ten percent admission tax on theatre tickets under fifty cents while voting to raise cigarette tax from three to four dollars per thousand.
Monroe Co Burglars Arrested by Edwards
City Marshall Edwards detained two men at Milwaukee passenger station for burglary in Avery Monroe County near Albia. They named George Clark and Frank Scott, had hidden loot in Ottumwa, and were headed back to the county when apprehended. Monroe sheriff later took them to jail. Two boys arrested at Ainsworth for breaking into a house and held for potential records check.
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George Clark
Frank Scott
Marshall Edwards
Milwaukee
Avery
Albia
Monroe County
Ottumwa
Edwards
Ainsworth
Filipino Native Poisoned by Fish at Banquet
Manila feb 27 one of nine teen natives who ate fish at a banquet of Borongon Samar province died fourteen have died and three of the remaining five are not expected to recover a message to the constabulary headquarters said today
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Manila
Borongon
Samar
Constabulary
Daugherty Considers Resigning After Senate Probe
Washington report says Attorney General Daugherty plans to retire to private life once the Senate investigation closes. A preannounced resignation could defuse the bitter dispute centered on his official acts. President Coolidge has discussed the idea with aides and sought guidance from close friends while conferring with Daugherty.
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Washington
Daugherty
Senate
Senate Committee
Daugherty Nearing Cabinet Decision After White House Talks
Attorney General Daugherty said a statement about his cabinet intentions would be made before night after another conference with President Coolidge. He would not discuss the statement’s nature or venue. Earlier, Daugherty spent two hours with Coolidge and a large postmeeting review occurred with Slemp Stearns and Hutler.
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Washington
Daugherty
Coolidge
White House
Department of Justice
Slemp
Frank W. Stearns
Wm. M. Hutler
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