Foreigners in China Excited Over Bandits
In Hankow on November 16, foreigners including Americans, French and British in Stupeh province fear rising lawlessness. Aimed at freeing captive missionaries, a joint demand from British Malay French and Swedish governments followed word to U S authorities. Captives include a Greek, a French national, a British subject and an Italian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stupeh
China
Henan
Washington
William Schurman
Selection of Jury Continues in Herrin Mine Death Case
In Williamson County Circuit Court at Marion Illinois the jury selection for the Herrin mine death case proceeded with four jurors already accepted by both sides. Three more jurors were to be examined for the defense as the process continued.
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The
Associated Press
Marion
Herrin
Williamson County Circuit Court
Germany Regaining Trade With Filipinos
Manila reports Germany’s trade with the Philippine Islands has surged to fifth worldwide. In August total German trade reached 602000 dollars, with 500000 exports to the Philippines and 102000 imports, rising from 203000 in July. German goods are sold at low prices, with cheap dry goods and iron and steel quoted. Also notes local items: Mrs. Frank Edworthy visiting Des Moines relatives has returned home. Elmer Mason is ill at home. McNamara and Mrs Miles Stearns and children visit.
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Manila
P. I
Germany
Philippine Islands
Bureau of Customs
Philippine
Philippines
United States
Customs Bureau
Frank Edworthy
Des Moines
Illiteracy costs U S billions says educator in Kansas City
Kansas City report cites illiteracy costing the United States about 854 million dollars annually. Wm Mater Lewis of the National Chamber of Commerce urges compulsory attendance, longer school sessions, and better early examinations to improve education. He calls for more teachers, extended school days, and a stronger link between business and American education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Tress
Kansas City
United States
Wm. Mather Lewis
National Chamber of Commerce
M Missouri State Teacher's Association
Publc
Struttton
Luvery
America
Jury Deliberations Continue in Schaefer Murder Trial
In Harlan Iowa the jury in the John Schaefer murder case, charged with first degree murder in the June killing of Matt Herbst, remained out at noon after retiring at 2:30 pm yesterday. Defense witnesses claim the death was accidental as Schaefer, walking with an axe, says Herbst approached and the blade struck him when the axe slipped. Evidence notes Herbst had previously annoyed Schaefer by whistling.
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Harlan
John Schaefer
Matt Herbst
Schaeffer
Herbst
Schaefer
Postmasters Prep for Santa Season Nationwide
Post offices brace for heavy Christmas business as officials urge early mail and staffing plans. Postmasters with large patronage must prioritize workers with families and those long unemployed. The extra costs run between four and five million dollars for clerks carriers transportation and space.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Uncle Sam
Half of Iowa corn harvest reported in week ending November 18
The Iowa weather and crops service says about half the state's corn has been harvested. Many counties faced delays due to rains and wet ground, with winds of November 5 blowing over roughly half the crop in flats. Warm, cloudy weather favored fall sowing and plowing despite husking setbacks. Winter wheat is growing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Associated Press
Charles D. Reed
Iowa Weather and Crops Service
Clara Phillips Found Guilty in Hammer Beating Death
In Los Angeles on November 16, a jury sentenced Clara Phillips to death after convicting her of beating Mrs. Albertta Meadows to death with a hammer. Judge Houser set the sentence for next Monday. Phillips showed no emotional reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Clara Phillips
Albertta Meadows
Speculation Cited in Rise of Corn Prices
Chicago November 16 The corn market shows a seventeen cent rise in sixty days with most stocks still held by farmers and old stock rapidly depleted. A statement by B W Snow former assistant secretary of agriculture attributes the advance to speculation and war time stock drawdown.
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Associate Press
Chicago
B. W. Snow
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Mite Missionary Society Social Attracts Members
Fannie J. Cooper Mite Missionary society invites all to a social tonight with a literary program, refreshments, and varied performances. Mrs Emma Hall leads invocation, Lucile Rhodes and Lucile Lewis duet, Mrs Eliza Redd scripture, and Rev A W Hackley speaks on the mission scope.
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Fannie J. Cooper
Emma Hall
Lucile Rhodes
Lucile Lewis
Eliza Redd
Voice of Mission
Myrtle Rhodes
Mary B. Williams
Scope of Mission
A. W. Hackley
P. E
Florence Hall
Iowa as outfitting hub for westward trail and gold rush
Des Moines report recalls Iowa's role in outfitting emigrants for the Oregon and Mormon trails and gold rush era. John C. Parish notes towns such as Council Bluffs, Kanesville, Burlington, Dubuque, Sioux City and Iowa City served travelers and prospectors, with railroads first penetrating westward and Kanesville renamed Council Bluffs.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lowa
John C. Parish
the Palimpsest
Iowa City
Mississippi and Missouri
Salt Lake City
Brigham Young
Parish
Burlington and Dubuque
Mississippi
Missouri
Plains
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Black Hills
Marketing Organization Raises Burley Prices in Seven States
Report shows cooperative marketing handling over 84 percent of Burley tobacco across Kentucky Ohio Indiana West Virginia Tennessee Missouri and Virginia during the 1921-22 season. Average auction prices rose from 13.27 to 22.21 per hundred pounds while cooperative prices were set by grades. 16,900 growers joined the association since last season as records from 1919-26 show 369,339,021 pounds sold at an average of 32.66.
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Associatedress
Lenington
Ralph M. Barker
Borley Tobacco Growers
Cooperctive Marketing Association
Rom Swerm
Kentucky
Cooperative Association
Barker
Ohio
Indiana
West Virginia
Tennessee
Missouri
Virginia
Jury Picks Four For Herin Riots Murder Case
Four jurors chosen in the murder case tied to the Herrin riots, forming a panel that agreed they would vote for the death penalty if the testimony proves strong enough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Herrin
Harvesting in Japan Reports Large Rice Crop
Harvesting was in full swing across Japan in early October with rice output projected at 62 638 000 koku based on September 24 estimates, up 13 1 2 percent from last year and 9 9 percent over normal. Favorable weather, a dry summer and timely showers supported abundant cereals though a few areas faced storm damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
Board of Agriculture
Rice Corp
Keokuk County Man Accuses Himself in Poison Case
A Keokuk County man charged with administering poison to his wife testified in his own defense. He described his actions and urged the jury to consider context and intent in the high profile case.
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Keokuk
Flory to Take Stand in Defense in Poison Death Trial
Lawrence Flory, on trial for causing his wife's death by poison, will testify in his own defense. His lawyers announced this morning as Flory was briefly on the witness stand identifying several checks as his own and was excused with a recall planned later in the trial.
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Vresas
Sigourney
Itowa
Lawrence
Flory
Lowden Mayor Awarded Forty Thousand Dollars
In Cedar Rapids on November 16 lawyers for Charles Reinking and others filed for a new trial in the Lowden damage suit. A Anamassa district court jury awarded Henry Mowry former mayor of London forty thousand dollars after four hours of deliberation. Mowry sought fifty thousand. The case has run almost four weeks with many named defendants listed.
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Cedar Rapids
Charles Reinking
Lowden
Anamassa
Henry Mowry
London
Mowry
Mr. Reinking
C. J. Pritz
Paul V. Dyck
Charles Conrad
Herman Wibel
Henry Hoffin
William Neimer
Henry Monte
Otto Schneider
A. J. Chariton
Hermann Casster
August Frieuwad
Paul H. Kenmann
Henry A. Grisbach
Dick Schluter
F Cc. Kupp
L. D. Rix
Welfare Meeting at Washington Today
An Associated Press report notes a welfare meeting in Washington called by Secretary Weeks to discuss the mental and moral welfare of the nation. Representatives include university professors and educators across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Weeks
Armour Confers On Combine Of Packers
J Oden Armour head of Armour and Company stays in Washington for talks on linking his firm with the late five Chicago meat packers. Details are withheld but possibilities include connections with Wilson and Co or Morris and Co. Edward Morris denies his company’s participation in the conference.
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Armour
Washington
J. O&den Armour
Armour and Company
Laie
Chicago
Wallace
Wilson and Co
Morris and Co
Edward Morris
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Toe
Hhusy
Prenchman and
Elmer Mason
Miles Stearns
Ainsworth
William Mather Lewis
Chinery
McNamaras
J. R. George
H. M. Austin
Wellman
Howard Benn
Oskaloosa
C. P. Smith
Oelwein
Senator Brookhart
Frank Flatfoot
Mrs
Schmidt
Santa Claus
Etta Conner
of Agriculture
Report of Marketing Organiz
McNamarras
Dave Peterson
George (. Stewart
Clinton
Fred Stewart
Jane
William
Utes
Reinking
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