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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1920
Page
5
Cincinnati reporting on a long refuted smear against Senator Harding about mixed ancestry. The piece cites genealogical records, quotes from Harry M. Daugherty, and details how local feud rumor spread from 19th century events and a 1891 marriage, concluding the allegations were false.
The text recounts an old rumor about Harding involving a disowned marriage and attempts to Islamize it across campaigns. It notes the rumor circulated again by hidden means, but was dismissed as false, with Judson Harmon reportedly blocking it by stating he would not associate with such scandal.
The Mexican government agreed to pay 10 600 dollars cash to the widow of William Benton and provide a daily 2 50 dollar stipend as long as she remains a widow. The settlement with Great Britain covers Benton’s murder near Juarez on February 17, 1914, by Francisco Villa or agents, and was arranged by Mexican foreign office officials and Cunard Cummings representing British interests.
American film features are in great demand in South America while Richmond Virginia braces for a financial war. The city notes savings deposits yield four and a half percent now up from three percent, with further increases anticipated.
The election of Warren G. Harding, then United States senator from Ohio, to the presidency ends a tradition that no sitting senator could reach the White House. The record notes predecessors who won while not in the Senate and others who sought the presidency.
Boston forms the Association for the Promotion and Protection of Savings to curb quick rich schemes after the Ponzi collapse. Alfred L. Aiken, ex governor of the Federal Reserve Bank here, leads a group from thrift and liberty loan campaigns. The body will work with the treasury savings division but remain a separate educational program.
The text describes a proposed organization split into three sections industrial and commercial agricultural and banking. The industrial arm will liaise with labor unions and the A C A and YMCA industrial secretaries. The agricultural arm connects with the granges and farm bureaus while the banking arm collaborates with savings banks national and trust companies insurance and investment banking concerns and trust companies.
Mr and Mrs Donald Tucker express gratitude to friends and relatives for help during illness and death of their son. They single out a singer and Rev Dalton for services and thank those who sent flowers.
Notice of incorporation for Carris Manufacturing Company of Watite n Iowa under Iowa law. It lists the business scope including machinery design and manufacture, patents, real estate, negotiable papers, stocks and bonds, and wholesale and retail trade. Authorized capital stock is 200 shares at 100 each, with a 2500 capital requirement to commence business.
A 1920 charter outlines incorporation starting October 30 1920 and lasting twenty years. It sets five directors drawn from stockholders elected annually on the first Monday in January by ballot at the principal office. Officers include President Vice-president Secretary and Treasurer with specified interim board members. Debts limited to two thirds of issued capital and private property exempt from corporate debt claims. Signed November 3 1920 by Carris Brookhart and White.
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