Iowa Senate Reconsiders Elections Bill Amid Party Provisions
In Des Moines on January 31 the Iowa Senate defeated a reconsideration of the elections bill. Senator Wichman attached an amendment defining political parties to prevent non party organizations from placing candidates on ballots. The measure failed 24 to 0, with debates over nominating by groups and ballot clutter.
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Associated Press
State Capitol
Des Moines
Senate
Wichman
Hancock
Mcintosh
Decatur
Buser
State University
Benta
Delaware
Holdoege
Calhoun
Iowa City
Banta
Holdoegel
General Assembly
Code Commission
Griffis Released After Two Months In German Jail
Corliss Hooven Griffis and Corliss Hooven Griffin are released from Mosbach prison after serving portions of their sentences for alleged plots to kidnap Grover Cleveland Bergdoll. Griffis travels to Cuxhaven to sail for New York aboard the Albert Ballin, while Griffin leaves Stuttgart with the American vice consul amid expectations of a quick return to the United States.
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Hamburg
Corliss Hooven Griffis
Mosbach
Grover C. Bergedoll
Albert Ballin
Cuxhaven
New York
Griffis
Germany
London
Corliss Hooven Griffin
Hamilton
Ohio
Mosvach
Baden
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Griffin
Stuttgart
Magnuson
United States
Official Call for G. O. P. Issues in Des Moines
Des Moines January 31 the official call of the republican state convention to be held March 4 was released by B B Burnquist chairman of the state central committee The call sets February 19 for precinct caucuses to select delegates to county conventions February 23 for county conventions and fixes representation by county central committees Delegates from county conventions will be certified to secretary Baldridge seven days before the state convention Delegates apportioned one per county plus one for every 250 votes or fraction for Kendall in last election District delegates and alternates for the national convention are also to be chosen Observers say the state convention cannot endorse a state ticket for the June primary as in 1922 the convention did not endorse nominees at the June primaries.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
B. B. Burnquist
Republican State Central Committee
P. R. Baldridge
Kendall
Secretary Davis Greeted by Jeers at Miners Meeting
In Indianapolis on January 31 John J. Davis secretary of labor faced boos as he was introduced at the United Mine Workers biennial convention by President John L. Lewis. Lewis urged a respectful hearing and asked those unwilling to listen to leave, then Davis spoke after the tumult subsided.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John J. Davis
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Davis
Fees Reinstated for County Attorneys under Code Bill
The senate adopted an amendment to code bill No. 264 reinstating the provision allowing county attorneys to collect fees in cases they appear. The fee clause remains non retroactive and a publication clause was added.
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Des Moines
Senate
Des Moines Mayoral Candidate Joins Coolidge Campaign
Fred H. Hunter, who announced a bid for Des Moines mayor, withdrew to become assistant to Addison Parker, state manager of Coolidge's campaign. Parker will organize Iowa for Coolidge with district committees and an instructed delegation to the Cleveland convention. H. E. Spangler will assist, and Mrs. Frank Dodson leads the women’s division as state headquarters open tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Fred H. Hunter
Addison Parker
Coolidge
Hunter
Parker
Iowa
H. E. Spangler
Cedar Rapids
Frank Dodson
Ohio dental student recalls killing classmate in creek disposal
Halton Siddall an Ohio Dental College senior in Cincinnati calmly described to police how he killed John A. Mazzola during a car ride. He said Mazzola attacked him with a knife and he then shot Mazzola twice, disposing of the body in a creek.
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Ohio Dental
Cincinnati
Halton P. Siddall
Equality
Ohio Dental College
John A. Mazzola
Panama City
Mazzola
Sidall
British papers not very hopeful on Anglo French talks
London reports that letters from Premiers MacDonald and Poincare fail to raise strong expectations. The Morning Post notes past hopes raised by such communications and urges light on progress before better prospects emerge. The Liberal press says real understanding hinges on France dropping its annexationist policy.
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Associated Press
London
MacDonald
Poincare
Morning Post
France
Germany
The
Daily Chronicle
Hogs Die on Razor Blade Diet Threatens Waste Service
WESTPORT Conn Jan 31 John James a town garbage collector has resigned after the town refused to pay him 100 for pies killed by eating safety razor blades in garbage The action follows his claim that the blades caused hog deaths and prompted his quitting over pay dispute
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Westport
Conn
John James
Burlington Train Derailment Sparks Suspect Search
A Burlington fast freight locomotive derailed tonight as it pulled from town after striking a heavy plank wired to the track. No injuries reported. Burlington route detectives and local police are pursuing the miscreant.
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Associated Press
Burlington
Burtington
Mellon Would Have Tax Cut In Effect Now
Secretary Mellon backs a plan by House Ways and Means Republicans to make 1923 income tax cuts effective for the March 15 payments. The plan would mostly be a paper adjustment with little cash rebate, costing an estimated 260 million dollars for the year. A Democratic resolution proposed cutting personal income taxes to two and four percent for lower brackets, but immediate action was objected to by the committee chair.
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Associated Press
Mellon
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Ways and Means
Washington
Garner
Texas
Green
Greek Premier Venizelos Illness Shifts Health to Paris Expert
Reports from Athens indicate Greek Premier Venizelos is gravely ill and under diagnosis by doctors who summoned French professor Abra mie from Paris. Venizelos travels with physician Vasquez to Athens as concerns rise over a potential political shift amid royalist circles.
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Associated Press
Athens
Venizelos
Abramie
Paris
M. Venizelos
Vasquez
Condylis
Missing Chicago Promoter Linked Woman Sends Word from Calcutta
Jan 31 dispatches identify Mrs Jessie Taggart once in Koretz's office as the missing "Watson" who wired to Panama promoter Leo Koretz asking for funds. She is in Calcutta without funds, says she has had no knowledge of Koretz's whereabouts and last saw him in Vancouver three years ago. She seeks passage back to America on a freighter.
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Chicago
Watson
Leo Koretz
Panama
Jessie Taggart
Koretz
Calcutta
India
Taggart
Vancouver
B.C
America
Manhattan Island Sold to Belgians for a Bottle of Whiskey
At a Belgo American Chamber of Commerce dinner Senator Henri La Fontaine recalled a tale that Manhattan Island was purchased by Belgian settlers for a bottle of whiskey. American ambassador Henry P Fletcher replied that prohibition might in future allow a similar deal for New York.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Henri la Fontaine
Deposits in Iowa Banks Rise in 1923 Total
Deposits in state, savings banks and trust companies of Iowa increased by 458 million in 1923. Banks cut borrowings by about 12.9 million. At year end 1923 total deposits across 886 savings banks 404 state banks and 22 trust companies stood at 625.9 million with an average reserve of 13.6 percent.
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Associated Presa
Des Moines
State
Savings Banks and Trust Companies of
Towa
State Banking Department
Disorder in the Japanese Diet Sparks Communications Riots
In Tokio on January 31 the Imperial Diet dissolved after scenes of violence as opposition interpellations on the train wreck to Nagoya triggered a riot. Water flasks flew and fists fought as Kenjiro Komatsu attempted to reply. the speaker adjourned and the Diet was dissolved. Six opposition rallies followed amid police deployment.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Nagoya
Toklo
Kivoura
Kenjiro Komatsu
House of Peers
Komatsu
Chicago Tribune Reporter Wounded With Obregon Forces
Chicago Tribune correspondent Frederick Wright accompanying President Obregon’s army of the east was wounded during the assault on Esperanza. After first aid he resumed duties with the federal advance troops moving toward the mountain passes on the road to Corda.
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Associated Pre
Chicago
Mexico City
Frederick Wright
Chicago Tribune
Obregon
Army of the East
Esperanza
Wright
Corda
Senate votes unanimous annulling Teapot Dome leases
Washington dispatch reports the Senate unanimously approves the Walsh annullment resolution on Teapot Dome oil leases and votes to pursue the resignation of Secretary Denby. President Coolidge discusses the inquiry with Senators Walsh and Robinson as lawmakers consider attaching the Denby resignation to the Walsh measure. The body also debates the legality and politics of transferring oil reserves and awaits medical updates on Fall.
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Senate
Teapot Dome
Washington
Walsh
Robinson
Arkansas
Denby
Coolidge
White House
Montana
Senate Committee
Trammell
Florida
Rumors Swirl Over Denby Daugherty Cabinet Fate
Washington chatter grows around the land lease issue with reports claiming Secretary Denby and Attorney General Daugherty have submitted resignations to President Coolidge. Slemp dismissed the rumors as absolutely untrue, saying the president has not accepted any such notices.
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Washington
Denby
Daugherty
Coolidge
C. Bascom Slemp
Mr. Coolidge
Fall Examined Resolution Probes annullment of naval leases
Three physicians examined former official figures as the Walsh resolution directs the president to seek annulment of the naval oil leases still mired in Senate discussion. The procedural maneuver ties into broader tensions over maritime energy policy and executive authority.
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Washington
Janu
Senate
Denby Accused of Initiating Naval Oil Reserve Transfer
Secretary Denby allegedly moved California and Wyoming naval oil reserves to the interior department after consultation with experts. Rear Admiral Latimer testified he was told Denby initiated the transfer to prevent further depletion. Latimer questioned legality of the leases and declined verdict on their overall legality.
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Silas H. Strawn
Coolidge
Gregory
House Naval Committee
House
Bureau of
Latimer
Navy
Denby
Senate
BE. L. Dohoney
California
Thomas A. Claytor
Daniel D. V. Stewart
Sterling Ruffin
Washington
Wyoming
Interior Department
Dohney and Sinclair
Hughes Replies on Oil Leases Illegality Mention
Senator Norris suggested Secretary Hughes should have called out the oil lease illegality during cabinet talks. Hughes releases a statement saying the cabinet never discussed the leases as a legal matter and he would not act without examining papers and statutes.
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Senate
Norris
Nebraska
Hughes
Supreme Court
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