Iowa Legislature Invites Judge Hough to Address Session
The Iowa House approved inviting Judge William A. Hough of Indiana to address a joint session on the budget, ending a heated debate 62 to 26. The vote followed strong opposition claiming a propaganda aim by tax commission machinery.
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Legion Official Resigns and New Adjutant Named
In Indianapolis on January 14 the American Legion confirmed Russell G. Creviston of Marion as national ad jutant to replace Lemuel Bolles of Minneapolis who recently resigned. Creviston has served as assistant adjutant. In Washington the same day Victor Murdock of Kansas resigned from the federal trade commission, to retire February 1 and return to Wichita to resume work on his Eagle newspaper.
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Kansas
Federal Trade Commission
Wichita
Eagle
Democratic National Committee Eyes Convention City Amid Bids
A detailed preview shows hopefuls McAdoo Underwood Smith Davis Murphree and others pressing their claims as the Democratic National Committee meets to pick a convention site. New York Chicago and St Louis lead bids with San Francisco Louisville also fielding offers to close a $180000 deficit. Dockweller touts San Francisco’s $200000 bid and use of the 1920 auditorium as advantages.
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Underwood
Alabama
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New York
John W. Davis
West Virginia
A. A. Murphree
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Florida
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Chicago
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Louisville
Isadore B. Dockweller
California
Highest Court Upholds Iowa Assault Law
Iowa Supreme Court affirms Chapter 192 of the 39th General Assembly as constitutional in the case of Francis Wreen, a priest convicted of criminal assault under the graduated age limit. Wreen, serving a life sentence at Anamosa reformatory, challenged the law as discriminatory.
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Iowa City Man Dies After Despondent Shooting
Iowa City report states Robert Vennekohl aged 61 shot himself yesterday and died today. He had recently moved from Davenport and invested about $1,000 in a chicken farm amid financial troubles.
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Elgin Watch Maker Charles Hurlburd Dies at 73
Charles H. Hurlburd, Chicago capitalist and twenty five year president of the Elgin National Watch Company, died at his home at age 73. He remained active as head of the firm and had been at his office on Saturday.
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Charles H. Hurlburd
Elgin National Watch Company
Rules Debate Delays House Action Amid Tax Clash
Washington Jan 14 Congress hobbles under a tax and bonus dispute as house rules fight dominates the floor. Senate debates include Muscle Shoals accusations against Alabama Power and a new cash and carry bonus plan. Hearings on Mellon tax proposals proceed with witnesses limited to fifteen minutes.
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Government to Run Railroads and Shipping Proposed by Norris
Senator Norris of Nebraska introduced a bill proposing a government corporation empowered to operate all railroads and ships and to control rates. It would also allow the purchase of private properties and the construction of power dams to support the network.
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Ebvated Press
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Otk Grifantic Government Corporation
Norris
Republican
Nebraska
Lincoln admits he killed his wife in Aurora case
Warren J Lincoln a lawyer and horticulturalist confessed last night to killing his wife Lina Lincoln and her brother Byron Shoup, dismembering the bodies and burning them on January 10 1923. He described the murders in detail after being confronted by Aurora police and investigators. He said he suspected his wife of infidelity and admitted using personal ads and forged letters to solicit money from relatives.
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J. Bruce Ames
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70 Year Old Boxer to Give Exhibition in Chicago
Harry Gilmore the former Canadian champion meets Frankie Russell in an exhibition in Chicago to honor his 1877 title bout with Jack McAuliffe. Gilmore who turns 70 in March was a historic featherweight lightweight and heavyweight champ in Canada and fought McAuliffe in Lawrence Massachusetts under Marquis of Queensbury rules.
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Canada
Jack McAuliffe
Frankie Russell
Gilmore
McAuliffe
Lawrence Mass
Marquis of Queesbury
Winter Snowstorm Weathers Through Weekend
A persistent winter storm continues with cold conditions and light to moderate snowfall. The Saturday night temperature dropped near zero as snow began around noon, accumulating several inches by morning, with the storm steady into the afternoon and into Sunday.
Tehuacan Loses City to Mexican Rebels Amid Retreat
Rebels abandoned Tehuacan Puebla as Obregon troops push toward Vera Cruz. Maycottee's forces retreated to Esperanza to join Sanchez while federals close on the rebel stronghold. Bombing planes reach Irapuato for counteroffensive and federal preparations boost.
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United States
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Nayarit
Sinaloa
Senate considers soldiers bonus bill with cash payments
The Associated Press reports in Washington that on January 14 a new soldiers bonus bill was introduced in the Senate. Sponsored by Senator Bursum of New Mexico, the measure would deduct family and insurance allotments from pay and collect a share of liberty bonds while in service. It would grant $20 per month for each month of service and deliver cash payments over four years, with a quarter paid each year in cash or as insurance, the lifesurance payable on death at $400 per $100 of cash due, or surrendered after 20 years at cash value plus four percent interest.
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New Mexico
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Man Dies During Sermon at Bethany Presbyterian Church
Orris H Hiatt, 44, a regular church attendee, collapsed in a pew seconds after the Rev T G Nethery read the morning sermon text Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest at Bethany Presbyterian Church.
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Iowa Congressman Addresses Meeting of Farmers in Chicago
Iowa congressman L. J. Dickinson told a Chicago convention that farming must become a safer business or farm civilization cannot endure. He endorsed the Wallace plan for export wheat control and the National Farm Bureau’s campaign for marketing cooperation. He urged Iowa and Illinois corn growers to organize to influence prices.
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Illinois
Venizelos to free political prisoners in Greece
The new Venizelos government plans general amnesty for all political prisoners including General Metaxas, once of the Greek army and a counterrevolution leader believed to be in France. Opposition papers accuse Venizelos of returning to politics under a peacemaker mask.
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Metaxas
France
Ireland Determined to Fight Poachers
Dublin December 24 Irish inland fisheries face widespread poaching amid unrest. Minister Fionan Lynch backs a bill to deter poaching by harsher penalties and water bailiffs. Lord Mayo supports the measure, hoping Ireland will again be a haven for trout fishing enthusiasts.
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Japanese Official Visits Mrs Roosevelt in Tokio
An Imperial household representative visited Mrs Theodore Roosevelt in Tokio after her arrival. Mrs Roosevelt and her son Captain Kermit Roosevelt are touring the Orient.
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Tokio
Imperial Household
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
World War Veterans Demand Bonus at Chicago Meeting
Veterans of the world war packed a theatre in Chicago for a mass gathering attended by National Commander John Quinn and ex American Legion leaders to urge a soldiers bonus. A letter from the Chicago Disabled Veterans chapter to President Coolidge backing the bonus drew cheers, while the president’s reply disappointing several friends drew silence as speakers accused Coolidge of breaking the Harding pledge.
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Journal Sighting Sparks Merchant Tease
A terse note quotes a shopper telling merchants I saw your s in the Journal inspiring local chatter and cheeky banter about readings and receipts in storefronts.
Allies Told To Be Fair To Germany In Reparations Talks
Paris January 14 Brigadier General Charles G Dawes led a diverse board of U S British French Belgian and Italian financiers examining Germany s assets and liabilities to salvage something from the world s largest bankruptcy The group emphasized practical action over politics and unity of effort over division urging Germany s restoration before demand for reparations and cautioning against demagogic political posturing.
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Newell D Hills In Serious Condition
New York January 14 The Rev Dr Newell Dwight Hillis pastor of the Plymouth Congregational church for 25 years collapsed from a cerebral hemorrhage after a council meeting and was listed in critical condition He is 66
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