Ambassadors to Represent U S at Allied Finance Meet
Ambassador Frank Kellogg of London and Myron Herrick of Paris, with Colonel James A. Logan, will represent the United States at the allied finance ministers meeting set for Paris next Wednesday. Herrick says he has not yet forwarded a Washington memorandum from Finance Minister Clementel and is engaged in informal discussions with various officials about it.
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Washington
Frank Kellogg
London
Myron T. Herrick
Paris
James A. Logan
United States
Allied Finance Ministers
Paria
Herrick
Vpatus
Nidew
Clementel
M. Clemente
France
Tracks of Kentucky Aid Speedy Racers in Making Records
Latonia track performances during the 1924 season set two official world records and five track records. Sarazen established a mile and a quarter record in the International Special on October 11, Chilhowee & others broke marks at Latonia and Aqueduct, with times at six furlongs, nine furlongs, and the mile distances, driven by jockeys Mack Garner and others.
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Louisville
Latonis
Kentucky
Sarazen
William K. Vanderbilt
Belmon Park
N. Y
G. Habin
Vanderbilt
Chilfloweer
Gallaher Brothers
Belmont Park
Grey
Aqueduct
Chilhowee
Rockminister
Latonia
Rey
Revenue Agent
Sun Flag
Brotherhood Bank Opens in Portland by Railroad Fraternity
Portland begins operation of the Brotherhood Cooperative National Bank with initial capital and surplus of 25000 dollars. It is the fifteenth such bank in the United States and operates under its own charter while aligning with the Cleveland based cooperative network. George O. Parnhardt, a retired locomotive engineer, serves as president.
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Portland
Oregon
Brotherhood Cooperative National Bank
Portland Bank
United States
Railroad Brotherhoods
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Cooperative National Bank of Cleveland
I T
George O. Parnhardt
Judge Olson May Name Informant In McClintock Case
Chicago January 3 A final opportunity is given to reveal any informant the chief justice used in the death inquiry into William McClintock. Harry Olson will decide whether he will disclose reasons for the investigation if released from libel risk by Mrs. Shepherd and William D Shepherd.
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Chicago
William McClintock
Harry Olson
Municipal Court
Olson
Shepherd
William D Shepherd
McClintock
Mies Isabelle Pope
Possible
World record note and race times tied to July 4 meet
The passage notes a world record distance time of 1:69 3-5 and cites Actuary finishing a spring meet killing with a mile and sixteenth time of 1:55 4-5. Jockey M. Garner is named, with Perry in the context of the event.
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Actuary
M. Garner
Exiled Rhode Island Senators Return Home Today
Exiled Rhode Island Republicans, who fled after a June 19 gas incident and stayed in Rutland for weeks, begin returning home as Rhode Island’s General Assembly adjourns. Despite protests and a lengthy session, 21 of 22 Republicans left Rhode Island to return to politics, as many families followed them to Vermont.
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Pete
Mrese
Forutland
Mass
Rhode Island
Senate
General Assembly
Burglars Loot Berehel Theatre Safes in Des Moines
Burglars opened two safes at the Berehel theatre in Des Moines yesterday and escaped with about $1,000 in cash, authorities disclosed today. Investigators combed the area for clues and suspects.
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Des Moines, Jan
Berehel Theatre
Omaha Contractor Held After Wife Found Dead
Coroner's jury in Omaha recommends W. Habne be charged with first degree murder in the death of Mae Habbe. She was found at the foot of a basement stairway. Habne was arrested after visiting a mortuary and selecting a casket for burial in Colorado Springs. He claims his first wife died in New York a decade ago.
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RYT
Treas
Omaha
Halne
John W. Hahne
Hahne
Hahine
Colorado Springs
New York
Comptroller Requests National Banks Report Condition
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business on Wednesday December 21. The report seeks a snapshot of each bank's assets liabilities and capital as of that date for supervisory purposes.
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Teo Associated
Prema
Washington
Anka
Fire destroys equipment at Oskaloosa College corependence school
A fire in Oskaloosa caused extensive damage to the college corependence school facilities and records. Authorities estimate the loss at about $5,000 and have not determined a cause.
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Osbealous
Oskaloorn College Corependence
Farm relief laws eyed for this term in Congress
Congressional leaders plan to enact emergency farm legislation based on the agriculture commission's recommendation. Cattle relief likely first, with a government supervised cooperative marketing system possible later. Senator Capper of Kansas pushes for immediate action on these proposals.
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Rio
Washington
Agriculture Commission
Capper
Republican
Kansas
Commission
Farm Commission
Nine Die in Fires in Montreal Dwellings
Nine people died in three fires in two Montreal sections early today. Eight of the victims were children as flames trapped them in beds or as they tried to flee. The fast-spreading blazes overwhelmed occupants in separate homes.
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Montreal
Quc
Night death of Samuel Larsen shocks Sioux City community
Samuel Larsen, 76, bridegroom recently, was found dead in his Sioux City home. authorities suspect suicide by shooting. Other items include a land transfer to Pilot Knob State Park in Forest City, banker shakeups in Decorah and Des Moines, and a violin of local incidents across Iowa.
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Sioux City
Samuel Larsen
Kansas City
Lewis Cole
Cornell University
Debate on War Department Supply Bill Scheduled in House
The House ordered general debate on the annual War Department bill carrying 331 million dollars. Leaders aim to speed action and clear it for Senate by mid next week. It is the fifth of five supply bills reported by the Appropriations Committee. none yet acted on by the Senate.
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War Department
Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Treasury Post Office
Creighton to face Drake in first New Year game
Creighton University's 1925 basketball team opens the year with a home game against Drake University at Hilltop Court. The Bluejays, idle last week, draw a large crowd before a January 27 rematch with Marquette in Milwaukee and a January 10 Iowa City bout with Iowa.
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Omaha
Neb
Creighton University
Drake Universty
Missouri Valley Conference
Hilltop Court
Blue Five
Creighton
Marquette
Milwaukee
Iowa
Iowa City
Parvin in Critical Condition at Cedar Rapids
Newton R Parvin grand secretary of the Iowa Masonic lodge was reported worse in Cedar Rapids after a bad night. Doctors said his heart disease has left him critically ill for weeks and he cannot recover.
Temperature Near Normal For Week Forecast
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday shows a storm first with rain and snow midweek. Temperatures are near or above normal most days with a brief cold spell around the middle of the week.
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Washington
Mississippi
Missouri
Judge Denies New Trial for Sweetin and Hight
Mount Vernon Illinois January 3 Judge J C Kern overruled a request for a new trial for Mrs Elsie Sweetin and Rev Lawrence M Hight deposed pastor both convicted in the poison murder of her husband Wilford Sweetin. The judge imposed life imprisonment on the man and 35 years on the woman.
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Acenwtatet Preas
Mount Vernon
Ill
J. C. Kern
Elsie Sweetin
Lawrence M. Hight
Wilford Sweetin
Investigate death of bridegroom aged 76 in Sioux City
Police probe the death of Samuel Larsen a 76 year old bridegroom with no arrests yet. His widow says he took his own life. Larsen was worth $25 000 to $30 000 in assets.
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the Associated Press
Sioux City
Samuel Larsen
Larsen
Senate Accepts Revised Post Rate Measure
The revised post office rate bill, backed by Senator Moses, is satisfactory to President Coolidge. Lawmakers discuss timing to consider the president's veto of the postal salary bill, with a potential Senate Monday move before debate on the veto. The measure faces possible changes on second class mail while broader income effects are broadly agreed.
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Washington
Senate Post Office Committee
Coolidge
Moses
Senate
Post Office Department
New Hampshire
Simons death sentence appeal filed in 1924 murder case
Gabe Simons appeals a Scott county death sentence for the Orton Ferguson murder at West Liberty on July 12, 1924. Davenport received the filing today. attorneys C. P. Hanley and J. C. Franco. Simons at Fort Madison awaiting potential execution set for November 16.
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Associated Press
Muscatine
Harlan
Gabe) Simons
Scott County
Orton Ferguson
West Liberty
Davenport
C. P. Hanley
J. C. Franco
Tipton
Simons
Fort Madison
Cels
State Penitentiary
City Employes Tax Rule Extends to Past Years
A new Internal Revenue Bureau ruling requires municipal workers previously exempt from federal income tax to pay the levy going back several years. Revenue Commissioner Blair announced in a letter to Senator Shortbridge that Riverside California water and electric light workers must pay the tax.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Blair
Shortbridge
Republican
California
Riverside
Urge vaccination at University City
The Iowa City board of health urged vaccination against smallpox for all residents and warned it may issue a compulsory order if not followed. With students returning January 5 from areas with outbreaks, officials fear spread though only a few cases exist in Iowa City.
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Associated
Prema
Iowa City
Jane
Lowaty Board of Health
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Des Moines
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