Labor backs Norris Sinclair bill to aid farmers financing
In Washington labor leaders urged the House agricultural committee to favor the Norris Sinclair plan creating a farmers and consumers financing corporation. Benjamin J. Marsh cited a 1923 farm deficit of about 5 billion dollars and urged federal aid to diversify output and obtain fair prices for staples. James F. Noon and E. H. Cruz supported the measure as the best relief option for agriculture.
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Rhy
Associated Press
Washington
Organized Labor
House Agricultural Committee
Norris- Sinclair
Farmers and Consumers Financing Corporation
Senate Agriculture Committee
Benjamin J. Marsh
National Farmers’ Council
James F. Noon
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
E. H. Cruz
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Norris-Sinclair
Robbery at Sioux City Cafe Ends in Capture
Two armed men robbed nine cafe patrons after forcing them to the kitchen. One robber fled with the money while the other fought the victims until knocked unconscious. At the station the suspect claimed the name George Schoen and listed Des Moines as his address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Titon
George Schoen
Des Moines
Farmer Disadvantaged by Water Transport Costs
Omaha Nebraska January article reports Congressman C A Newton urging inland river improvements to cut transportation costs for farmers. He argues cheap water routes would unlock markets by improving navigation to penetrate the nation’s richest agricultural region.
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Omaha
Nebr
C. A. Newton
St. Louis
Chamber of Commerce
Young Man Killed As Truck Tire Explodes
Des Moines report says Roy Van Kike 24, worker at a local rubber company, was fatally injured when a truck tire he was inflating exploded and the rim struck his head.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Roy Van @kike
Railway Official Killed in Chicago Tragic Train Accident
A B Ramadeau, assistant director of personnel and assistant vice president of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway, was killed early today by a Chicago and North Western train in northern Chicago. He was 50, had recently left a sanitarium, and his mangled body was found on the tracks with no witnesses known.
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Chicago
A. B. Ramsdall
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Chicago and North Western
Ramadeau
Old Timer to Attend 1924 Democratic Convention
John R. Voorhis, 94, longtime Tammany Hall grand sachem, the last surviving attendee of the 1868 Democratic National Convention, will be present when the 1924 convention convenes in New York on June 24.
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New York
John R. Voorhis
Tammany Hall
Horatio Seymour
Tacoma Crew Ashore After Reef Stranding Near Vera Cruz
Part of the crew of the cruiser Tacoma stranded on a reef near Vera Cruz was put ashore yesterday. The remainder of the crew and the commander were still on the ship last night according to a navy department message.
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Washington
Tacoma
Vera Cruz
Navy Department
Professor Lambert quits as Iowa Athletic Chairman
Iowa City January 18 Professor Byron J Lambert chairman of the Iowa athletic board has submitted his resignation to President W A Jesup It is rumored that Howard H Jones the football coach and athletic director may have clashed with Lambert and plans to leave for Trinity College Durham NC Rumors say Jones opposed a Wisconsin game in 1924 but Lambert insisted on the schedule
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Associated Press
Iowa City
Byron J. Lambert
University of Iowa
W. A. Jessup
Howard H. Jones
Lambert
Jones
Iown
Trinity College
Durham
N. C
Wisconsin
Officials deny Trotzky arrest in Moscow reports
Moscow officials refute reports that Minister of War Leon Trotzky was arrested. They say Trotzky, ill, left Moscow for health reasons and may have traveled toward the Black Sea for recuperation. London dispatches also note unconfirmed rumors of Trotzky's resignation and Rameneff's temporary wartime role. Three thousand Muscovites are banished to Solovki or Siberia in a campaign to remove objectionable elements.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Trotsky
Ministry of War
Trotzky
Black Sea
Kemenoff
London
Leon Trotzky
Russia
Leo Rameneff
War Council
Budenny
Red Army
Kurek
Solovetok
White Sea
Siberia
Widow of Pioneer Lumberman Dead
Mrs La Fayette Lamb widow of the late La Fayette Lamb pioneer Mississippi valley lumberman died yesterday in Pasadena California The family was identified with the firm C Lamb and Sons lumbermen established here in 1856.
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Associated Press
Clinton
la Fayette Lamb
Mississippi Valley
Pasadena
Calif
C. Lamb
Priest Dies Suddenly in Sioux City
The Rev Charles Robinson pastor of St Peter’s Catholic parish in Jefferson Iowa died of heart trouble while waiting for a train at the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul depot in Sioux City last evening. He had served as a priest for six years.
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Sioux City
Charles Robinson
St. Peter’s Catholic
Jefferson
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Senator Francis of Maryland Arrives in Moscow for Business
Moscow reports that former United States Senator Francis of Maryland arrived for business purposes on January 18. He is noted as a visiting dignitary and is expected to meet with local officials during his stay.
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Moscow
United States
Francis
Maryland
Endorse Wallace plan moves in Iowa House
A joint resolution endorsing the Wallace agricultural export corporation plan, part of the McNary Haughen bill, was presented in Des Moines by Himebauch of Emmet county and is set for a likely House vote tomorrow. The morning session saw delays on three bills and two others set as next week’s special orders as the Senate approved measures on presidential electors voter registration and contract forfeiture.
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Associated Press
Capitol
Des Moines
Wallace Agricultural Export Corporation
McNary-Haughen
Congress
House of Representatives
Himebaueh
Emmet County
House
Senate
State Central Committee
Secretary of State
Hoeldoegel
Calhoun
Campbell
Ida
Fort Dodge
Elkhorn
Cold Wave Breaths Across Iowa Tonight
An Associated Press report from Des Moines says a cold wave will push Iowa’s northwest and north central areas toward five degrees below zero in Des Moines and likely lower statewide. The Weather Bureau forecasts colder conditions tomorrow with no relief in sight. The Chicago bureau warns of widespread unseasonably cold weather across Wyoming Minnesota Wisconsin and the middle Missouri valley.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Middle Missouri Valley
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Chicago Weather Bureau
Wyoming
Middle Plains
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Cattle on Feed in Corn Belt Shows Small Yearly Gain
Chicago January 18 1924 cattle on feed in the corn belt rose slightly by less than one per cent from January 1 1923 estimates by the U S department of agriculture. East of the Mississippi the belt moved about three per cent higher while west of the river remained nearly unchanged. South Dakota led with a fifteen per cent rise Nebraska fell eight per cent while Michigan Iowa and Missouri dropped five per cent.
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Chicago
United States Department of Agriculture
Mississippi
South Dakota
Nebraska
Michigan
Iowa
Missouri
Hold Up Decision on Express Rates by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission delayed its February 21 rate cuts on food express charges after an investigation into how express rates were set. The reductions could have reached up to 11 percent, and the ruling postponed them indefinitely while keeping changes to rate fixing methods intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wamtington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Shenandoah Flight Converts Skeptics in Severe Gale
The Shenandoah rode a 72 mile per hour gale off the Atlantic coast to Staten Island and back, torn nose and battered hull, yet navy officers credit Captain Heinen and crew for dumping ballast and saving the ship. Secretary Denby and Rear Admiral Moffatt had forecast the cruise would proceed, and the incident bolsters belief in a North Pole voyage.
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Associated Presse
Lakehurst
N. J
Shenandoah
Atlantic
Staten Island
Naval Air Station
North Pole
Anton Heinen
Heinen
Pierce
H. K. Kincaid
Phelps Chosen Captain Of Iowa Harrier Team
Harold R. Phelps of Iowa City, western conference cross country champion, elected captain of the 1924 University of Iowa harrier squad. He also becomes president of the new Cross Country club aims to boost university interest and host visiting teams. Phelps plans to try out for the American Olympic team in the 5000 meters or the 3000 meter steeplechase.
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Associated Press
Iowa City
Harold RK. Phelps
University of Iowa
Iowa Star
Butler pledges promotion for first policeman who kills bandit
General Smedley D. Butler promises promotion to the first officer who shoots and kills a bandit in Philadelphia. He campaigns on a hard line to clean up the city amid growing crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Smedley D. Butler
Mexican Revolt Circles Tampico Amid Warship Talk
Rebel forces seize San Marcos junction east of Mexico City and Mayo Indians move from Nogales toward Naco in Sonora as tensions rise over Tampico blockade. GarcÍa forces seize ammunition at Tampico. clashes near Aldamas kill or capture federal troops. Cabinet discusses Mexico policy as Navy eyes potential Tampico protection moves.
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EL Paso
Texas
San Marcos
Mexico City
Associated Press
Nogales
Sonora
Mex
Obregon
Naco
Southern
Pacific de Mexico
Mexico
State Department
Brownsville
Feliciano Garcia
Tamaalipas
San Fernando
Victoria
Tampico
Aldamas
Muse urges L. J. Dickinson for vice president in 1924
Mason City editor Will F. Muse calls for L. J. Dickinson, congressman from Iowa's Tenth District, to be the Republican vice presidential nominee citing farmer unrest in eight western states and Dickinson's record on farmers' interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Will F. Muse
Ford Purchases Old School in Detroit
Detroit maker Henry Ford bought the little red schoolhouse once used by him as a youth. The structure, typical of fifty year old schools, with a sharp sloping roof and cupola, had not been in use for two years. Ford did not reveal plans for the building.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Aguinaldo Takes First Airship Ride In Manila
General Emilio Aguinaldo visited Brigadier General William Mitchell and rode in an airship today in Manila. The event marks Aguinaldo's first trip in an airship with the Army Air Service invitation.
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Aguinaldo
Manila
Emilio Aguinaldo
United States
Wm. Mitchell
Army Air Service
British Labor Party refuses to apologize for association with internationalists
London January 18 as the House of Commons resumes debate on the throne speech J H Thomas railway men's secretary stated the British labor party would not regret or apologize for its links with internationalists Neville Chamberlain defied Liberal support on Monday's confidence vote saying Liberals must choose socialism or stand aside He asserted no bargains and no demands from Liberals.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
J. H. Thomas
Labor Party
Neville Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Mrs John Drinkwater Granted Divorce in London
Mrs John Drinkwater was granted a divorce from the author of Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee in London today. The case followed a separation with the playwright noted for renowned historical dramas.
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London
John Drinkwater
Abraham Lincoln
Robert BE. Lee
Fred Van Sickle Dies on Street Car in XCITY
Fred FE Van Sickle, 61, collapsed and died on a street car in XCITY late last night. Police and medical personnel responded at the scene but could not revive him. The death appears sudden and is under investigation by local authorities.
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Ftiy
Associated Press
Fred FE van Sickle
Boom LaFollette for President in North Dakota Primaries
A North Dakota movement seeks to place Robert M La Follette on the March 18 presidential ballot. Gerald Nye reports a state wide campaign to back La Follette while Coolidge delegates may run in the Republican race. A February 14 Bismarck delegate convention is planned to name thirteen delegates and a national committeeman.
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Fargo
N. D
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Coolidge
North Dakota
la Follette
Gerald P. Nye
Cooperstown
Mr. la Follette
Independent
Republican State Central Committee
President Coolidge
Bismark
Cleveland
Committees Of Congress At Work In Washington
Congress lawmakers work in the wings as Senate recesses and House rules debate occupy the day. The naval committee plans a public hearing on Shenandoah’s polar flight with Admiral Moffatt. Ways and Means calls treasury experts to explain next year’s financial needs while hearing appeals for rate cuts. The American Bankers League backs Mellon bill limits profits at 25 percent to protect industry.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Naval Committee
Admiral Moffatt
Treasury
Ways and Means
American Bankers’ League
League
Charles Claiborne
New Orleans
Man Arrested for Bad Checks in Wedding Purchases
Lee Blakesly of Springfield Missouri arrived in Columbus Nebraska to marry but is jailed on charges of obtaining money under false pretences. He allegedly cashed checks by signing Dave Storgen’s name to buy wedding presents and trappings. Authorities expect the wedding to occur in two or three years.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Neb
Lee Blakesly
Springfield
Dave Storgen
Actress Mabel Normand collapses before Greer hearing
Miss Normand in Los Angeles suffers complete nervous collapse and cannot attend Horace A Greer hearing. Doctor Dudley Pufton certifies condition, detailing the New Year's night shooting of Courtland Dines by Greer and Normand's witness status.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Mabel Normand
Courtland
Dines
Horace A Greer
Greer
Dudley Pushton
Rope breaks as Maupin is executed in Iowa
Roy Maupin, a Black miner from Carney, was hanged for the killing of Joe Haynes. The trap rope snapped as the gallows opened, though physicians said Maupin remained conscious briefly and died within minutes. His body to Des Moines for burial. date set after legal appeals exhausted.
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Associated Press
Fort Madison
Roy Maupin
Joe Hayes
Carney
Iowa
Maupin
T. P. Hollowell
Maupins
Des Moines
Towa
Joe Haynes
Kendall
Haynes
Negre Ft
W.W. £. Robb
Polk County
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Phelps
Iowa Harrier
White House
Denby
Dickinson
Ford
British Labor Party
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