Corn Exports Surge Past Pre War Averages
Exports of corn for the year ending No 1 1922 rose 40 percent from the prior year with Europe receiving the largest shipments since 1906. Total exports reached 166.3 million bushels versus 119.1 million the year before and purchases by France Belgium Italy and Spain were five times pre war averages.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce
Europe
America
France
Belgium
Italy
Spain
Believe Eldon Man Murdered as Home Fire Strikes
Jobie Carter sixty a farmer was found burned to death yesterday morning in the ruins of his home near Selma along the river. Authorities investigate murder theory as the house was totally destroyed by a fire of unknown origin and Carter was found with folded hands suggesting foul play.
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Eldon
Iowa
Jobie Carter
Selma
Carter
Parole Chairman L W Drennan Resigns in Des Moines
L W Drennan a Democrat on the state board of parole resigns as chairman to Governor Kendall saying he cannot back consolidation of the board. Kendall declines re appointing him and sends a formal letter. Drennan had led efforts in the senate against the governor's program amid other Democrat suit against Ed Wickham over war contracts.
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Esoctated
Des Moines
L. W Dennan
State Board of Parole
George T Reddick
N. E. Kendall
Board of Parole
Drennan
Senate
Kendall
Council Bluffs
Ed Wickham
Fragmentary Verses on Mortality and Death
A fragment reflecting on how society honors the dead and the living, noting the vast marble needed for tombs versus the humble garret's repair. The speaker critiques insincere praise and the price of monuments.
No Provision By Mexican Law For Loss of Human Life
The Topolobampo wreck on November 19 in the Gulf of California killed over eighty people. Enrique Librau and Jose Gomez were absolved of blame and freed, as Mexican law lacks provisions for human loss compensation. Authorities note no provision to recover loss of life, while labor interests for Mexican workers were set aside.
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Mexicali
Lower
California
Enrique Librau
Jose Gomez
Gulf of California
Topolobampo
Gulf of Ca
Gorez
la Bomba
Sonora
Sinaora
Gulf
Colorado River
Southern Pacific Company
Port la Bomba
Defense Hit in Kneeskern Trial Causes Ruling Change
In Charles City Iowa on January 13 1922 Judge C H Kelley barred key witnesses as defense attempts to prove Elmer Van Brocklin killed Irene and her husband not kneeskern The ruling narrows testimony and shifts focus to a drawing of kin and surroundings showing Van Brocklin could not have seen kneeskern emerge from the cab Mrs Rice Irene Van Brocklin and Elmer Van Brocklin are central figures in this murder case involving the December 11 1921 killings.
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Charles City
B. F. Kneeskern
Castalia
Irone van Brocklin
Charles
Elmer van Brocklin
Kneeskern
C. H. Kelley
Afn
W. H. Minor
Waukon
Rachael Rice
Shropierie
Wisconsin
Irene van Brocklin
Kelley
Elmer
Irene
Turks Plan to Resume Hostilities if Lausanne Talks Fail
A Reuters dispatch from Smyrna reports that Turkish forces are ready to renew fighting if Lausanne peace talks collapse, as reported from Valetta Malta on January 13.
Warrant Issued for Mrs Eberle in Des Moines Murder Case
A warrant for the arrest of Mrs Paul Eberle of Des Moines was served at a hospital in Oskaloosa where she is confined in nervous collapse after the Jan 2 slaying of her husband near the city. Indicted for first degree murder, her lawyers plan to seek release on a habeas corpus writ.
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Associated Press
Oskaloosa
Paul Eberle
Des Moines
Here
Eberle
Youths Held for Cresco Robbery in Iowa
Ray Glass and John Bergstrom of Mason City jailed in Cresco after a home invasion at Protovia resident Wim Kalishiek. They were captured in Lawler following an alarm from a telephone operator. Eighty dollars in coins found in car and clothing.
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Cresco
Iowa
Ray Glass
John Bergstrom
Mason City
Wim. Kalishiek
Protovia
Lawler
Bonus Upheld In Iowa Circuit Court Appeal Planned
Polk county judge Lester Thompson upheld the Iowa bonus law finding it serves a public purpose. James Parrish representing Henry Grout of Waterloo said an immediate appeal would be taken to the state supreme court. The ruling states the state cannot extend credit for individuals and the law does not do this.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Polk County
Lester Thompson
James Parrish
Henry Grout
Waterloo
Supreme Court
Thompson
Willard and Johnson Meet Again in Madison Square Cafe
In New York on January 13 Jess Willard and Jack Johnson chatted in a cafe at Madison Square Garden just before Richard Brennan and Floyd Johnson entered the ring. Willard extended his hand, greeting Jack with a cordial hello, and Johnson replied cheerfully.
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New York
Jess Willard
Jack Johnson
Madison Square Garden
Richard Brenan
Floyd Johnson
Willard
Jack
Mr. Willard
Women not fit for public office says congresswoman
Miss Alice Robertson of Oklahoma told a New York audience that very few women have trained and observed for public office and no woman is qualified to be governor or cabinet member. She claimed women are so numerous that many are unfamiliar with public duties.
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The
Associated Press
New York
Alice Robertson
Oklahoma
Congress
Speculation Over Committee Chairmanships Weighs Headlines
Houston reports a Ku Klux Klan involvement claim surfaces amid a harsh attack case. A widow, Mrs. Rh. H. Harrison, 30, says she was whipped by a mob including a seven year old observer and a Middletown man, R. A. Armond, 28, after being taken to an open field. Authorities pursue leads as sheriff and local figures deny Klan ties.
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Houston
Tex
Bonnie Lee Harrison
Rh. H. Harrison
R. A. Armond
Middletown
Texas
Armond
Binford
Ku Klux Klan
Iowa Legislature Sees Shakeup In Committee Leadership
Des Moines January reports indicate Lt Governor Hamill has completed senate committee lists while Speaker Anderson faces a crowded task of assigning chairmanships. Rumors point to Smith of Madison heading Ways and Means and Wichman for Judiciary with Dutcher a potential rival, as calls grow for major cuts in standing committees to streamline the session.
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John Hammill
Senate
J. H. Anderson
House
Smith
Madison
Ways and Means
Wichman
Hancock
Hammill
Judiciary
Dutcher
Johnson
Des Moines
Committee On Appropriations
Depesters
Cessna
Poweshiek
Holdoegel
Calhoun
Mantz
Audubon
Newberry
Clayton
Scott
Marshall
Stoddard
Woodbury
Anderson
Moen
Lyon
Edson
Buena Vista
Clark
Linn
Harrison
Pottawattamie
McClune
Mahaska
Soldier’s Orphan’s Home
Institute For the Feeble Minded
Hospital For the Insane
Penitentiaries
Agricultural Eollege
State University
Schools For
Colleges For
Board of Control
Reparation Payments Delayed as Ruhr Seizure Sways Talks
The reparations commission postponed the 500 million gold mark payment due next Monday to Jan 31 with France Italy and Belgium voting for delay. The move aims to shape moratorium plans as France seeks a path for Ruhr policy and possible talks with Germany. Discussions may invite Britain Italy Belgium and possibly the United States to attend a conference. A two year moratorium with conditions is also floated, including Ruhr occupation and international loans.
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Premw
Paris
Germany
France
Italy
Belgium
John Bradly
Ruhr
Whilhelmstrass
Great Britain
United States
Economic Commission
Kidnapping and Execution in Dublin
Three men were executed at Dundalk by the Free State authorities after being found in possession of arms and ammunition. The sentences followed a Dublin incident reported by the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Dundall
Free State
Weekahead Weather Forecast for Upper Mississippi and Missouri Valleys
The outlook for the week starting Monday calls for generally fair conditions in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Snow or rain is possible Wednesday or Thursday, with colder temperatures expected much of the week.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Mississippi
Missouri
Human Failing Quote Reflected in Lander Phrase
A fragment notes that people speak more due to fluency than substance, with attribution to Lander. The remark emphasizes how ease of speech can mask weak reasoning in everyday discourse.
Representative Montoya Dies at Home in New Mexico
New Mexico congressman Montoya died suddenly at his home. The death occurred without warning and prompted tributes from colleagues and constituents. Funeral arrangements have yet to be announced by his family.
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Washington, D. C
Montoya
New Mexico
Ruhr Occupation Advances Amid Mourning Observances
German authorities announce French and Belgian garrisons in place as negotiations with major industries progress. The French center commission and a coal syndicate sub-committee agree to resume coal deliveries under a Franco German framework. In Duisburg France occupies 22 public school buildings and other halls, forcing dismissal of classes.
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Essen
Germany
Ruhs
Duesseldorf
Control Commission
Ger
French Centre Commission
Duisburg
France
Lifer at Fort Madison not ill as reported
Fort Madison Iowa January 13 officials deny a report that William Oland the Fort Dodge grocer killer is near death from pneumonia He suffered bronchitis but remains in his cell and shows no signs of illness.
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Associated Press
Fort Madison
William Oland
Fort Dodge
Oland
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Ures
California Coast
Atcy Parrish
Thomp
Informa
Preea
Town House
Fortieth General Assembly
U. S
Lander
FT. Madison
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