Fackler Bill Passes House With Road Fund Change
The Iowa House approved the Fackler bill 99 to 5 allowing primary road expenditures to be paid from primary road funds for bridges culverts and dangerous railroad crossings upon county board and state highway commission approval. The bill still faces Senate passage and faced opposition from agriculture secretary Walter Wallice warnings about federal road aid risk.
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House
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry C. Wallace
Clark
Iowa
Pomary Ris
Representative Hauge
Polk
Linn
Edwards
Buena Vista
McClune
Mohaska
Hauge
German Imports Decline in Australia After Embargo Lift
Sydney report notes a substantial drop in German goods entering Australia in recent weeks. Customs officials credit the anti dumping law applied to 24 food classes from nations with depreciated currencies for the reduced imports since the August embargo removal.
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Sydney
Australia
Japan to send two scientists to Cairo meeting in 1925
Japan shows interest in international science by sending Dr Naotaka Yamazaki a geographer and Dr Torii an anthropologist to the Cairo general meeting of geographers and anthropologists in 1925. The event, under the International Geographical and Anthropological Society, aims to study ways to advance Japanese civilization.
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Japan
Torio
Butenge
Naotaka Yamazaki
Torii
Cairo
International Geographical and Anthropological Society
Europe Faces Prolonged Issues Says Dr Benes
Prague January reports Dr Edward Benes Czechoslovak Foreign Minister outlines Europe wide distrust and unclear Russia situation. He says Lausanne will not settle Orient issues and peace treaties remain the basis for action while reparations debts hinder reconstruction. He calls for internal democratization and new commercial treaties to advance stability.
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Iniy
Associated Press
Prague
Edward Benes
Europe
Russia
Germany
France
Benes
Ratic
Czechoslovakia
Boy drug victim attempts death by own action
Chicago police report an 18 year old high school senior,George Roth, shot himself to end a drug habit he said began with a drug purchased from a youth outside the school. He had dropped out in October and forged a report card to hide his absence. The youth peddler is being sought.
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Associated Press
Chicago
George FE. P. Roth
Ruhr Valley Coal Output Drops as Supply Tightens
Paris reports France and Belgium will tighten coal shipments to unoccupied Germany and demand Germany meet reparations terms. In Essen area coal production plummeted with only 10 461 cars loaded Monday from a normal 22 000, and seven thousand total cars were available. Pit heads brim with accumulating coal as the Rhine frontier area remains cut off.
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Paris
France
Belgium
Ruhr
Germany
Berlin
Prench
Associated Press
Sdorf
Ruhr Valley
Cologne-Berlin
Essen
Coblenz
Rhineland
Chief Forester Pushes Alaska Statehood Now
The report highlights a call by the chief forester for immediate statehood for Alaska as a priority. It notes political momentum and advocacy within state administrations and aligns with broader federal discussions on territorial status.
Jeff Smith To Defend Self In Wilson Murder Case
Oil field worker Jeff Smith will testify in his own defense on a murder charge after Joe Carroll was shot by masked men at his Wilson home. Prosecutors expect the case to go to the jury before nightfall.
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Associated Press
Ardmore
Okla
Jeff Smith
Joe Carroll
Wilson
Explosion and Fire Hit Polish Beusthen Mine
A fire followed an explosion at the Rinitz coal mine in Beusthen Poland. Authorities report several bodies were recovered and rescuers fear the trapped workers cannot be saved.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Ger
Rinitz
Beusthen
Governors meet postponed by Wisconsin governor
The eight western states governors conference planned in Kansas City Missouri to discuss progressive legislation has been postponed indefinitely by Wisconsin Governor Blalyge. Colorado Governor William E Sweet announced the delay today from Denver.
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Denver
Colo
Kansas City
Blalyge
Wisconsin
William E. Sweet
Colorado
Bandit Arrest Reported Tying Toledo Post Office Robbery
Nathen Otterbeck alias James Colson, the last gang member linked to Toledo post office holdup of 1921, is under arrest in Davenport Iowa. Eugene F. Sanders, alleged bank bandit who wounded Patrolman James Carroll, is identified as Colson by federal sources in Davenport.
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Itty
Associated Press
Toledo
Ohio
James Colson
C. D. Brown
Minneapolis
Minneapolis State Bank Association
Davenport
Brown
Sanders
Colson
Rich merchants eat apart from wives and daughters
A rule in China reportedly separates wealthy men from their women as a sign of status. Merchants dine separately from wives and daughters, with meals prepared and served in a different room for men and their sons.
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China
No More Narcotics Imports Approved by Board
Washington January 31 The federal regulation control board decided to grant no more applications to import narcotics.
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Associated Press
Washington,d. C
Federal Regulation Control Board Today
Lee and Meyers Sentenced for Highway Robbery
Harvey Lee Frank Meyers and Stanley Lamb were sentenced to long terms in state prison for highway robbery and were taken to Fort Madison last night.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Harvey Lee
Frank Meyers
Stanley Lamb
Fort Madison
Miles Poindexter May Be Ambassador to Peru
Inquiry by the American government asks whether appointing Senator Miles Poindexter as ambassador to Peru would be acceptable to the Peruvian government. The report cites Washington as the point of discussion and notes the proposal is under consideration.
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Miles Poindexter
Associated Press
Peru
Republic
Alaska Territory South of Arctic Circle Urged for Statehood
Col William B Greeley chief forester urges that the section east of the 152nd meridian and south of the Arctic Circle be admitted as an American Commonwealth. He cites wealth and law abiding population and argues local self government will solve the Alaska problem. Federal support through the Forest Service and Public Roads aids lumber exports and pulp and paper industry. Road projects in national forests boost Southeast Alaska business and living conditions.
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Washington
B. C
Alaska
Arctic Circle
William B. Greeley
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
National Forest Administration
Col. Greeley
152Nd Meridian
Congress
Continental
Union
Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Bureau of Public Roads
National Forests of
No taxes and no politics on Norfolk Island
Sydney reports Major General Parnell describes Norfolk Island as a modern utopia with no taxes nor politics, abundant food and liquor, low crime aside from a petty theft, and governance by local laws. About 3500 pounds yearly funds admin with one third for schools. Male residents 21 to 55 must work 15 days annually or pay 8 pounds.
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Associated Press
Sydney
Norfolk Island
Parnell
His Majesty
Bounty
Commonwealth
Crawfordsville Shopper W T Edgar In Washington
W T Edgar of Crawfordsville was observed shopping in Washington today, with no further details available.
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W. T. Edgar
Crawfordsville
Washington
Curzon Says Delay Cant Be Admitted
Curzon states that a delay cannot be admitted and urges immediate action amid the conference discussions. He stresses urgency and asserts firm stances on the timetable and outcomes.
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Curzon
Allies United Demand Delay in Turkish Negotiations
At Lausanne Ismet Pasha sought a two week delay for peace treaty terms and eight days for a conference commission meeting to pursue an agreement. Lord Curzon said delay impossible but would stay in Lausanne until Sunday. Allied delegates, including Americans, pressed for unity and quick resolution. In Angora the Turkish government kept a firm resistance stance as ministers’ meeting decisions favored opposition to Lausanne developments. A Paris note warned Memel troops must withdraw within a set time under Allied protection.
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Great Britain
London
Lausanne
Switserland
Ismet Pasha
Conference Commission
Curzon
Lawssanne
Constantinople
Ran
Angora
Vetenor
Council of Ministers
Paris
Amba
Memel
Indicted Chicagoan in LA Jail Awaiting Return
A Chicago broker named Rohm remained in a Los Angeles jail on charges of fraud against the Chicago Board of Education. He told reporters he telegraphed friends to post ten thousand dollars for bail and said he was ready to return to Chicago without exit papers.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
LOS Angel
Toable
Pugilist Held on Manslaughter Charge in Alabama
In Montgomery Alabama B S Seeley aged eighteen died after a boxing match last night from an acute heart attack connected to the bout. Opponent H B Fetzer was held on bond under five hundred dollars for manslaughter.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Alabama
B. Fetzer
B.seeley
Fetzer
Seeley
Lenroot And Anderson Agricultural Bill Faces Senate Vote
The Senate agreed to vote next day on the Lenroot and Anderson agricultural measure. The Associated Press reports the action occurs in Washington as lawmakers set the legislative agenda for the next session.
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Associated Press
Aslington
LD. C
Senate
Heat Injurious to Books and Furnishings
An article states that heat harms furniture and pictures and warns that damp air or water pans near radiators cannot prevent damage. It argues that any direct draft will ruin furnishings and advises house builders to avoid such drafts.
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Cobert and Williams
Williams
State Board of Education
Dr. Benes
Boy
Chief Forester
Cortance
United
Associated Tress
Seitein
Washington, D. C
Mellon
Lee
Meyers
Near East
BLACK
Italy
Rij
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