Intrastate Rates Equal Interstate Under Federal Ruling
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders New York railroads to set intrastate passenger and baggage rates in line with advanced interstate schedules. The decision rests on federal authority over intrastate commerce affecting interstate trade, with December 18 as the effective date following five days’ notice.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Union
New York Public Service Commission
Congress
Commission
Eastman
Many Yanks Gasced in Strife Overseas
More than 31 percent of American soldiers in the world war admitted to overseas hospitals were gassed. Excluding marines and sailors, 70,552 soldiers were gassed, with 1,221 deaths and 2,853 disabled, 4.04 percent. Officials say efforts to prepare gas defense for future wars are advancing.
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Washington, D. C
Chemical Warfare Service
Adoption of girl canceled ends in child’s return home
Fort Dodge report shows two year old Alice Henrietta Weston renamed Henrietta Hoekstra by Judge G D Thompson, then returned to the Iowa Children's Home in Des Moines with her twin brother and family as her legal status shifts back to the original instance.
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Iowa
Clarence J. Weston
Alice
Clarence J
Sylvia Weston
District Cour
Thompson
Weston
Frank Dunshee
Iowa Children’s Home
Glenwood
Fort Dodge
Alice Henrietta Weston
G. D. Thompson
Des Moines
Henrietta Hoekstra
Barney to sue Cedar Rapids Gazette over tuberculosis accusations
Des Moines Iowa November 19 W B Barney head of the state food and dairy commission says he may file libel actions against the Cedar Rapids Gazette. He defends his cattle records noting only four of eighty six herd head tested positive for tuberculosis and defends inspector Dr O P Thompson as capable despite illness and payroll issues.
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Des Moines
W. B. Barney
State Food and Dairy Commission
Cedar Rapide Gazette
The
Gazette
Barney
Iowa
Marshall
Cedar Rapids
State
Dairy and Food Commission
O. P. Thompson
Thompson
Principal Causes of Death in 1919 U.S. Mortality Report
The Census Bureau reports 1,096,436 deaths in 1919 for the contiguous United States, a rate of 12.9 per 1,000, the lowest since registration began. The drop follows the 1918 influenza pandemic which spiked to 18 per 1,000. Iowa not included. area then included 33 states.
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Washington, D. C
Census Bureau
United States
Iowa
Stratton
Delaware
Issippi
Florida
Nebraska
Alabama
Arizona
Georgia
Idaho
New Mexico
Dakota
South Danodia
Texas
Inia
Wyoming
Hawaii
Rero
Tal United
Aee
President Wilson's Health Improves After Election
Washington November 20 President Wilson's health was said to have shown improvement since the election and the removal of anxiety. Despite cold weather he spends time daily on the south portico of the White House and devotes time to public business and preparing his annual message to Congress.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Wire House
White House
Congress
Two Killed When Auto Turned Over Near Ryan
In Cedar Rapids on November 20 Ferris Doyle 22 a cashier at the Security Bank of Ryan was killed. Dr Will Kehoe suffered fatal injuries and Rudolph Wendling was seriously hurt when their car turned turtle twice near Ryan. Kehoe had a fractured skull and multiple broken bones with no chance of recovery.
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Cedar Rapids
Ferris Doyle
Security Bank of
Ryan
Will Kehoe
Rudolph Wendling
Kehoe
Bowman Chosen as Pittsburgh Chancellor
Dr. Jno Grabert Bowman former University of Iowa president from 1911 to 1914 has been elected chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh and will assume duties soon. He succeeds Dr. Samuel Black as head of the institution in Pittsburgh.
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University of Iowa
Pittsburgh
Iowa City
Jno
Grabert Bowman
University of Pittsburgh
Doctor Bowman
Samuel Black
Firm Uses No Money in Large Rochester Business
A major Rochester firm will pay all expenses and payroll entirely by checks. With over 800000 customers, the experiment aims to curb payroll robberies and keep currency in banks. Workers may choose weekly payroll by paycheck or a bank deposit slip showing funds deposited.
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Rochester
Thrifty Class of Employees Urged to Open Bank Accounts
The article urges executive and thrifty employees to start bank accounts to increase deposits. It emphasizes encouraging executive workers without accounts to open one promptly to boost the bank's deposit volume.
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Ular
Lost purse leads to small cash windfall for teen helper
Mary Short, 16, a widowed mother’s sole support, reported losing her purse and a week’s pay at Chicago central station. Officers ran a hat fundraiser and found $14.50, more than her claimed loss of $12, easing her burden as she left with a smile.
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Chicago
Mary Short
Central Station
Murphy
Dropped Bull Terrier Survives 3000-Foot Descent
A dog named Bing at Kelly Field, Texas, leaped 3000 feet from an airplane using a parachute harness. The ten pound bull terrier, dropped from the upper wing, descended for about 20 minutes before landing safely.
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San Antonio
Tex
Bing
Kelly Field
Farm Federation Passes One Million Members
J R Howard president of the American Farm Bureau Federation announces the federation now exceeds one million members with thirty five state organizations affiliated. He outlines bureaus for economics statistics transportation world supply cooperation education and legislation to advance farmers and align producer consumer relations. Exposition notes show exhibits from eighteen states and Conway's band drawing large crowds. show closes after a week with many prize awards yet to be announced.
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Farm Federation
Chicago
J. R. Howard
American Farm Bureau Federation
National Federation
Howard
Iowa
United States
Bureau of Agricultural Economics and Statistics
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Transportation
Bureau of Trades Relations
Farm Economics and Statistics Bureau
Bureau of
Bureau of Education
Conway
Tarnoon
Association
Nebraska
Missouri
Minnesota
Arkansas
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Michigan
South Dakota
From Apples to Nuts Horticultural Show at Council Bluffs
The national horticultural show comes to Council Bluffs showcasing entries from apples to nuts. Navy participation noted as part of the event coverage. The gathering highlights regional growers and exhibits amid a broad display of produce and related crafts.
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Council Bluffs
Navy
Mother Freed as Supreme Court Reverses Case
In Fort Madison on November 20 Mrs. Fern Reynolds is released after the Supreme Court reversed her conviction for helping her husband kill their baby. The husband received a life sentence after pleading guilty. She remains with her family in Gal esburg.
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Fort Madison
Fern. Reynolds
Hamilton
Supreme Court
Galesburg
Prohibition Party vows two year bone dry congress guarantee
Virgil G. Hinshaw, chairman of the prohibition national committee, asserts the party will stay active for at least two more years to ensure a bone dry congress two years hence. He warns that halting now could allow temperance opponents to push beer or wine amendments to the Volstead law.
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Chicago
Prohibition Party
Virgil G. Hinshaw
Prohibition National Committee
National
Mr. Hinshaw
State officials prepare to leave for new roles
Des Moines reports that Governor Harding Attorney General Havner State Auditor Shaw and State Treasurer Hoyt will exit their posts at year end. They will be succeeded by incoming officials but two posts secretary of state and state superintendent of public instruction remain unchanged.
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Des Moines
W. N. Harding
Frank Shaw
B. H. Hoyt
H. M. Havner
Harding
Havner
Iowa
Wyoming
Iowa Guarantee Moe Corporation
Federal Cattle Loan Society
Charles A. Mains
Shaw
State
E. H. Hoye
Manchester
Manchester Bank
John A. Gusher
Winterset
Rairoad
Fred P. Woodruff
Knoxville
Sigourney Football Team Honors in Washington Trip
Sigourney high school football team and Coach Dickinson traveled by train to Washington last Friday. They were hosted by Washington's coach and players, with Captain Mill er and Pennington among guests at a house party. The game Saturday morning featured a strong Washington defense and a first touchdown by a late forward pass as the hosts prevailed.
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Sigourney News
Dickinson
Washington
Miller
Pennington
Wagner
Strong
Dudley
Sigourney
Moser
Osage
Washington Fellows
Oyapela Leads A Trio In Cultural High School Show
Oyapela, a cultured Creek descendant, performs with Fanny Weinstock and Gene Burton. The program features tribal myths, legends, and songs presented in engaging fashion. The trio promises an educational and entertaining night at the High School Auditorium on Monday at 8:15 under the Washington Improvement League.
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Oyapela
Fanny Weinstock
Gene Burton
Oyaplea
Washington Improvement League
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