China policy stalemate as Kellogg plan stalls in Washington
President Coolidge rejects full evacuation of Shanghai and resists immediate termination of unequal treaties. Kellogg favors tariff autonomy and conditional extraterritoriality relief, while Sze urges swift, unconditional end to unequal treaties and new accords._further context on Chinese factions and regional movements.
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Washington
China
Peking
Kellogg
Coolidge
Shanghai
White House
State Department
Sze
Onoting
Canton
House
House Foreign Affairs E Committee
Kelloee
Feng Yu Huang
Chiane Kai Sher
Pekine
Hankow
Shanchai
Chane Tso Vain
Chang Tau Chane
Sun ‘ Huan Fang
Mapitulation
Fire Devastates Fort Collins Campus Amid Student Rescue
Fort Collins Colorado January 29 Approximately 100 people mainly students recover from burns as Colorado Agricultural College battled a campus fire that destroyed the animal husbandry building the ROTC barracks and a government arsenal Damage was pegged at 200000 with breeding records valued at 250000 at stake. President Charles A Lory warned the loss of prize herds records could be more severe than the physical damage.
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Fort Collins
Colo
Colorado Agricultural College
Colege
Charles A. Lory
College
United States
Desertions Rise Among Allied Troops Amid Nationalist Tensions
Fragments indicate growing desertions by allied forces toward nationalist factions as tensions mount. Reported movements suggest shifting loyalties and potential impacts on frontline stability.
Dr U S Smith to Speak at Washington Church
Dr U S Smith, president of Town Wesleyan college Mt Pleasant will speak at the Washington Methodist Church morning service at 10 45. Pastor W W Bowers announced the visit saying Smith once pastored here and will discuss education and Iowa Wesleyan College needs. No offering will be taken.
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U. S. Smith
Town Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
W. W. Bowers
Smith
Turkish schools to start compulsory boys military training
The government announces the introduction of military training in all Turkish high and normal schools for boys. Attendance at summer training camps will be mandatory.
McAdoo's Prohibition Speech Sparks Wet Backlash
Washington reports that William G. McAdoo’s prohibition address before the bar association drew sharp wet opposition within the Democratic Party. Wet leaders and senators critique his stance as an effort to energize anti prohibition forces while McAdoo’s allies say he aims to prevent wets from dominating the 1924 convention.
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Washington
William G. McAdoo
Bar Association
McAdoo
United Press
Bruce
Maryland
Wilson
Wets
Edwards
Cory
Repeal Iowa Bad Check Law Move Proposed
In Des Moines Iowa A G Whitney code editor seeks repeal of the bad check law from the thirty seventh assembly so fraud checks can be prosecuted under the false pretense act current law punishes issuance of bad checks as a misdemeanor but does not allow indictments Whitney says the assembly aimed to turn justice into a collection agency and cites state attorney general guidance.
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Des Moines
Thirty-Seventh General Assembly
Iowa House
A. G. Whitney
Iowa
Thirty-Seventh Assembly
Whitney
State Department of Justice
Slogans and Propaganda Wars in Warring China
In Peking Randall Gould notes how all factions in the Chinese conflict deploy advertising rhetoric. Wu Pei-fu clings to Forced Unification while Chang Tso-lin promotes Smash the Reds and rebrands forces as the Ankwochun. Feng Yu-hsiang’s earlier Christian General title boosted his public profile amid power struggles and shifting loyalties.
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Randall Gould
United Press
Peking
China
Wu Pei-fu
Chang Tesolin
Mukden
Chang
Feng Yu-hsiang
People's Army
Feng
Pekin
Muscatine Wins Over Washington In Close Conference Match
Muscatine defeated Washington 31 to 20 on Muscatine’s floor, extending their Little Six lead to six straight wins. Figg led Muscatine scoring with Gray out on guard, Vacett stepping in, while Washington fought hard, closing the gap late with Weaver and Kang contributing baskets.
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Muscatine
Maccatine
J. A. McKinskry
Boyy
Washington
Weaver
Kang
Figg
Gray
Vacett
Hain
Iowa Bill Targets Bandit Gun Use and Gang Warfare
The Iowa legislature proposed stiff penalties for possessing machine guns or automatic rifles, with prison terms from one year to life and fines from 1,000 to 10,000 dollars. Prior felonies could raise penalties to life, while certain exemptions apply for peace officers and officials. The move aims to curb gang violence tied to bootlegging.
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Des Moines
Iowa
House
Judiciary
John Hammill
Arkansas Flood Danger Increases
Desarc Ark January 29 hundreds of men worked to save the river levee as flood waters threatened 150000 acres of land Refugees moved to high ground and an appeal went to the governor for supplies The levee was expected to give under the swollen stream Thousands of cattle drowned and hundreds of people fled when three levees broke on the Little Red River between Dun ningham and Enright White County bottom land was under water Amylum and North Arkansas railroad reported under water Prices washed out and property damage was enormous
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Desarc
Ark
Apy
Little Rock
Little Red River
Dunningham
Enright
Kensett
Mirnouri
North Arkansas
White County
Faze Banned From Nubile Civic Week in Manchester
Manchester authorities ban Faze from Nubile Civic Week entertainments citing concerns over overexposure to similar content elsewhere. Event organizers say the decision limits local cultural offerings during the week.
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Manchester
England
Washington Faces Mr. Pleasant After Muscatine Win
Washington players gave their all in the game with Muscatine and now prepare for an upcoming Friday night clash with Mr. Pleasant. The report lists lineups, substitutions, and scoring details for both teams, noting fouls, free throws, and referee Meade of Iona.
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Washington
Mr. Pleasant
Muscatine
McIntyre
Testrake
Figg
Valet
Hyrelt
Figher
Tucker
Tialus
Weaver
Kalu
F. Tucker
Fisher
Baker
H. Tucker
Crane
Bath
Wieland
Horst
Jane
Valett
Potter
Hartelt Mied
Bain
Meciatyre
Pigg
Bartelt
Wiegand
Meade
Iona
Ther Little
Burlington
Pairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Ottumwa
Funeral for Mrs. Clarence Aughey Scheduled in City
Mrs. Clarence Aughey formerly of Washington died early yesterday in Austin Minnesota. Funeral services set for Monday at 2 50 pm at L A Jones funeral home with Dr W W Bowers officiating. Burial in Rim Grove cemetery. The funeral party will arrive by Rock Island. Family members and Mrs B C Tracy of Brighton and Claude Reister of Washington travel with the body.
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Clarence Aughey
Washington
Austin
Minn
L. A
Legion Post Announces Monthly Page Read by Local Members
Opening page for Leon Hearty Post No 29 American Legion appears monthly. It is sponsored and paid for by local post members. The page outlines plans and work of the Legion, with many messages and updates for readers to follow the post's activities.
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Leon Hearty
American Legion
Toran
Legion
High School Girls Defeat Y W Team in Close Bout
The well drilled high school girls basketball team defeated the YWCA squad yesterday evening at the high school gym, 29 to a lower score. Under coach Migs Florence Cunningham the sextet shows improvement after weeks of practice, while YWCA woefully lacking in systematic training led to the lopsided result.
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Ywoca
Migs Florence Cunningham
Amlong in Air Service Transfer to Brooks Field
Lt. R. G. Amlong of the quartermaster corps United States Army has been transferred to the air service. He will report to Brooks Field Texas on March 13 1927. Lt and Mrs Amlong will sail from Honolulu March 4 1927. He studied at the State University of Iowa College of Applied Science and received his army commission in January 1927.
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George Amlong
Iowa City
Prairie Flower
R. G. Amlong
Quartermaster Corps
United States Army
Honoluulu
Hawaii Island
Air Service
Brooks’ Field
Texas
Amlong
Honolulu
College of Applied Science
State University of Iowa
Marines stationed in Central America and the Caribbean over 31 years
A Washington report details Marine and naval detachments protecting American interests across Central America and the West Indies from 1895 to 1925. Entries include landings at Boca del Toro, Panama, Colon, Santo Domingo, Cuba, Truxillo, Puerto Cortez, Port au Prince, and Honduras during various revolutions and insurrections.
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Washington
Central America
West Indies
United States
U. & S. Atlanta
Boca del Toro
U.S.S. la
Panama
Coon
Cuba
Army of Cuban Pacification
Havana
Denver
U. S.S. S. Marietta
Truxilo
Ceiba
Honduras
Puerto Cortez
Nicaragua
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Costa Rica
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Upshaw
Georgia
Chang Tso-lin
Rifles
Billy
R. C. Pritchard
Woodbury County
Fulton DD. Rice
Appanoose County
Rice
E. L. Hogue
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Hogue
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Aughey
Legion Post
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