Falls Story Prompts Senate Hearing Monday
Albert B. Fall former interior secretary arrives in Washington to testify before a Senate committee amid questions raised by E L Dohoney about a $100000 loan and the Teapot Dome and California naval oil leases. The inquiry widens as Admiral Gregory may be asked to produce lease documents.
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Lehigh Valley Claims Germany Ordered 1916 Black Tom Blast
The Lehigh Valley railroad seeks about 9 million dollars in damages from the Black Tom explosion, arguing agents of the German government acted under Berlin orders. The brief cites new evidence and notes ammunition at National Docks near Jersey City destined for the Allies.
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Iowa to Advertise State as Best Market in U S
Des Moines Jan 25 Plans to advertise Iowa as the best market in the United States were perfected by the Daily section of the Iowa Press Association and the first full page ad will appear next week in the New York Times. The campaign will cost $45,000 over six months and other papers will publish simultaneously.
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Webster City
Iowa Senate Defeats 32 Week School Term in 25 January Debate
In Des Moines a code commission recommendation for a 32 week school year was defeated in the senate during consideration of the compulsory education law. Amendments affecting private school teacher credentials and strict attendance penalties were also rejected. The house passed the public utilities and labor measures while bills on fish and game protection and related trespass issues moved forward.
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Decatur
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Senate Considering Probe Into Teapot Dome Links and Donations
The resolution by Senator Courtland M. Feuquay would have the senate committee widen the Teapot Dome inquiry to include Wahlberg testimony about Sinclair turning over 25000 in Liberty bonds and 3500 shares of Sinclair stock to Zevely. President Coolidge believes current evidence may indicate possible criminal conduct and urges immediate action to reveal and curb wrongdoing.
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Chandler
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Sinclair Corporation
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Oklahoma
Sinclair
Zevely
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Fall
Russia
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Fertilizer Cost Reduction Proposal At Muscle Shoals
A proposal by three nitrogen experts and three southern power companies seeks to reduce fertilizer costs to farmers to less than half. It plans a $5 million corporation to produce up to 50,000 tons annually at nitrate plant No. 1, with plant No. 2 kept ready for government operation and plant No. 1b to be relinquished on five days notice for defense needs.
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Muscatine Muskies Defeat Chicago Marvels 25 to 12
Muscatine Muskies overpower the Chicago Marvels in a second straight win, 25 to 12, extending their series dominance and showcasing strong offense in front of home fans.
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France and Czecho Slovakia Sign Nonbinding Defense Pact
Paris reports a treaty signed at the foreign office by Prime Minister Poincare and Edouard Benes promises understandings between the general staffs of France and Czecho Slovakia. The document states no military obligation and also excludes the return of the Hohenzollern or Habsburg dynasties.
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Czecho-Slovakia
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Poincare
Edouard Benes
Prague
Germany
Mellon Answers Michigan Senator in Tax Debate
Washington Jan 25 Secretary Mellon defends his tax plan in open letter to Senator Couzens while GOP House members explore a bill based on the Mellon plan. He argues sur tax rates depress returns and urges lower taxes to spur capital. also letters to Representative Moore support disclosure of tax exempt securities. Ways and Means panel tentatively backs repeal of soft drink excise tax with $11 million revenue loss. auto tax repeal efforts fail.
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Detroit Leads U.S. Auto Tax Revenue in 1924
Detroit paid 78,958,377 dollars of the 144,250,490 dollars in auto taxes collected nationwide last year. Fred L. Worth, the internal revenue collector, reports Detroit accounted for more than half of total automobile tax receipts.
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Lila Lee Notes Offer Settlement in Brewery Case
Notes totaling 230000 signed by actress Lila Lee and her mother Mrs. Charles Appe! were to be used to preclude action against Charlie Appe!, father and husband, as his associates in a brewery purchase demanded the return of posted securities after his disappearance. Captain Jennis Malloy reported to Chief Collins.
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Chier Collins
Rebels Take Silao and Rail Hubs Near Celaya
Rebels commanded by General Salvador Alvarado seize Silao a railway town near Celaya in Guanajuato and occupy railroad stations at San Francisco and Pedrito Jalico. They derail a northbound train at Pedrito capturing armor and prisoners. U S S Omaha and six destroyers anchor at Vera Cruz awaiting entry. Contingents move from Reynosa to Matamoros to pressure rebels near San Fernando.
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Cross Examine Allen Munn in Cockburn City Fraud Trial
State checker Allen Munn testified in Des Moines on January 25 as the Cockburn case moved forward. He identified 700 alleged fictitious pay vouchers forming the state's case while Cockburn, accused of defrauding the city, collapsed at yesterday's session amid health issues.
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Des Moines
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Russel J. Cockburn
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Cold Wave Grim Across Middle West Strikes Des Moines
The Middle West endures renewed frigid weather with temperatures near zero and subzero readings across cities including Des Moines, Charles City, and Moorehead as the Alaska cold surge moves southeast. Forecasters warn little relief tonight with continued cold through tomorrow.
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Charcoal Heater Fumes Kill Two Men in Rail Car
Fumes from a charcoal heater in a Chicago and North Western refrigerator car caused the death of John Teahan, 50, in Boone. Mark Daughan, 23, found unconscious with him and later receiving oxygen in a local hospital. Officials believe the men boarded the car near Omaha and were in transit.
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May Place Bible on Library Shelves of California Schools
California Supreme Court rules that the Bible may be kept on school library shelves without violating the state constitution. The decision closes a dispute at Selma Union High School over purchasing 12 copies of the King James Version, noting no prohibition on other sacred texts in school libraries.
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Safety Council proposes city traffic reforms to cut auto deaths
The National Safety Council, reporting 15 000 U S auto deaths in 1923, urges three city measures. Study main arteries for control, create spot maps of crashes, and promote public cooperation through education to safer street conduct. Several cities including San Francisco Chicago New Haven Providence Toledo Salt Lake City and Portland show declines while Oakland and Los Angeles report increases.
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Osceola Man Lloyd Thurston to Run for Congress
Jan 25 Lloyd Thurston of Osceola state senator for Clark Warren district will oppose Congressman H K Evans in the race for Congress. Evans won a spring special election to succeed Horace M Towner. Thurston led eight of eleven counties at the district convention and chairs the senate labor committee.
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Royal Belgians Visit Small Paris Movie House
Albert king of the Belgians and his daughter with Consul General Bastin visited a modest Paris cinema between trains from Brussels to the French Alps. The royal party enjoyed an unpretentious evening, unaware of their high profile as patrons.
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Immigration Restriction Predicted by American Legion Leader
Indianapolis January 25. Garland W Powell national director of the Americanism commission predicts drastic or complete suspension of all immigration by the current congress following a poll of congress members conducted by the American Legion.
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Republicans split on convention duties in Iowa
Des Moines January 25. The state Republican central committee favored limiting the delegate convention to business of selecting delegates to the national convention, with no consideration of primary candidate merits. Nine men and nine women attended. Addison Parker seeks endorsement for Coolidge as GOP nominee. A state convention date will be set before adjournment tomorrow.
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Charles K. Needham
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Storm Lake
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Dubuque
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Tom Hollowell
Fort Madison
Irene Bell
Mason City
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Grinnell
H. H. Carter
Corydon
John Berry
Cedar Rapids
W. E. Brown
Webster City
E. J. Stason
Sioux City
Elizabeth Muse
Richard Green Dies Veteran Treasury Official
Richard Green, a long time Treasury Department employee since 1871, died after a period of illness. His career spanned the United States and international postings, and a memorial reception marked his fiftieth anniversary as a treasury employee with remarks from former Secretaries Cortellyou Gage Glass McAdoo MacVeagh Shaw and Houston. Mr. Glass called him a Virginia gentleman, a compliment he valued above all others.
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Government Moves to End British Rail Strike
London reports say labor minister Thomas Shaw and parliamentary secretary Margaret Donald have moved to end the strike by the Associated Society of Engineers and Firemen. Fears exist that the walkout could spread as the Amalgamated Engineering Union bans repairs by strike breakers and service remains limited across Britain.
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Immigration views debated by Senate committee in Washington
The Senate immigration committee in Washington invited state and labor department representatives to share views on revised quota and passport certificate systems within pending legislation. The panel plans to act on the Johnson bill in the House before addressing specific immigration measures, aiming to discuss broad policy with the state department.
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