Lloyd George ill in Chicago amid bed rest day
Former British prime minister David Lloyd George cancels today’s engagements and remains in bed at his Chicago hospital rest his doctors say. He plans to speak tonight at the International Amphitheatre at the stockyards if possible.
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Nebraska price for gas reduced by Standard Oil
Omaha Nebraska October 17 Standard Oil company of Nebraska cut the price of tank wagon gasoline to ten and a half cents a gallon in Nebraska a new low price for several years one and a half cents less than previous prices President Richardson said producers had reduced their price No Reduction in Iowa Des Moines Iowa October 17 Standard Oil officials say no further reduction in gas price is contemplated in this state Discussion laws on gas Chicago Illinois October 17 Recommendations to enforce existing laws where price manipulation occurs were made by the attorney general of twenty four states Clifford Hilton Minnesota said the resolutions were not radical in nature
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Miner Edgar Combs Pleads Guilty to Deputy Sheriff Murder
Edgar Combs, a union miner charged with the 1921 murder of Deputy Sheriff John Gore during the armed march, pleads guilty in Logan circuit court after venue request denied. He is sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Bland.
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Davis Lands Today at Iowa City Field
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis arrived at Iowa City Field at 2 09 PM while en route from the West to Chicago. He planned to depart for Chicago at 2 20 PM.
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Questions Brookhart on price fixing and nationalization
Former congressman Parton E. Sweet of Waverly asks Senator Smith W. Brookhart twelve pointed questions on government control of prices and industries the federal reserve system and Russia policy. He cites Brookhart's Anamosa speech accusing critics of czarist influence and seeks clarity on issues including railroad ownership farm finances and Esch-Cummins repeal.
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Debt Commission to Convene Soon in Washington
Senator Smoot of Utah said the American debt commission will meet within a week or ten days after a conference with Secretary Mellon. He did not reveal what changed plans to delay further meetings until Congress sessions begin.
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Gleason resigns as pilot of White Sox
William Kid Gleason, manager of the Chicago White Sox, handed his resignation to owner Charles A. Comiskey and it was accepted. He cited discouragement with the club's showing this year and requested to step down.
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Kid" Gleason
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Cummins Seeks Railroad Merger to Form Operating Groups
Senator Albert E. Cummins told Burlington wholesale grocers that he would push a congressional bill to compel railroads to merge into large operating groups. Each group would set rates to ensure a fair profit while avoiding competition within the group. He argued this is the only method to prevent government ownership or collapse of competition.
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Labor Secretary flies from Omaha to Chicago today
Labor Secretary James J. Davis arrived in Omaha at 11:35 with pilot D. C. Smith and departed for Chicago at 11:55 in an effort to reach the city by 5:00 PM. He intends to greet David Lloyd George, England's wartime premier, during the trip.
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Holland Bay Rye Exports Surpass Wheat Surplus
Moscow reports rye surplus selling faster than wheat. Large rye shipments underway with one parcel bound for Holland at 82 to 91 gulins per ton.
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Transportation collapse tied to income shortfall cited
A speaker argues the United States faces a total transport collapse from insufficient income. He renounces knowledge of current railroad valuations, noting only the junior senator from Iowa seems to know.
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Belgian plan presented to reparation commission
Paris October 17 The Belgian plan for reparations was presented to the reparations commission by the Belgian member. The commission will reconvene next week to study the proposal in detail.
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Belgium Reparation Plan Sets Fifty Billion Gold Marks
A Belgian reparation plan fixes the minimum indemnity Germany must pay at fifty billion gold marks and suggests guarantees backed by hypothecated railroads and key monopolies including tobacco, goat, sugar, salt, wines and beer.
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Barling Bomber Touts Size Versus Martin and DH-4
Dayton reports the Barling bomber as the largest airplane with a 120 foot wingspan 28 foot height and 65 foot length. It carries six Liberty engines a 40000 pound payload and can fly about 12 hours at 93 mph with a large bomb capacity and a four to eight crew.
Decision halts war fraud cases in Camp Sherman framing
Washington Oct 17 Federal Judge Sater of Ohio ruled to pause numerous war contract fraud prosecutions tied to American cantonments including Camp Sherman. The halt will last while the War Contract Bureau reviews the questions with Attorney General Dougherty, potentially affecting other related suits such as the Weitz Sons case over Camp Dodge costs. Des Moines attorney actions await Judge Wade ruling on a motion to require new charges and briefs.
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Iowan Testifies Against Doc Cook in Oil Promotion Case
Co B Whitmer of Fremont Iowa testifies as government first witness in federal court trial of Dr Frederick A Cook Arctic explorer and co-defendants charged with using the mails to defraud in support of oil promotion schemes. He says letters from Burk Hoyt Oil Co signed by J S Rooks and from the Petroleum Producers Association signed by Cook were mailed to him. Testimony by Whitmer ends today and next T J Thompson of Story City and others who bought stock will testify.
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Philippine legislature approves action against Gen Wood
Manila October 17 The Philippine legislature in a stormy session adopted Sergio Osmena's resolution endorsing the action of the independent commission last July in demanding the recall of Governor General Leonard Wood.
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One man killed in Utah Apex mine collapse
Five others were entombed after a cave in at the Utah Apex metal mine near Bingham. The Associated Press reports one man is confirmed dead and rescuers work to reach the trapped workers.
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Grain thieves in London steal from grain cars
Winnipeg Oct 17 grain losses prompt inspectors to check car floors after reports that thieves bore holes in grain car floors to let wheat drain out and then plug the holes with cork. Authorities call them plug thieves and warn of significant losses in transit.
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Flood Devastates Oklahoma City and Statewide Relief Efforts
Oklahoma faces widespread flood disaster with thousands homeless and millions in property loss. Oklahoma City suffers the worst impact while northwest and central regions flood. Air mail service resumes to isolated towns as waters recede. deaths reported, hospitals busy with exposure injuries, and extensive damage to farms, highways, and utilities across the state.
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Coal Operators Defy Governor Pinchot in New York Action
Authorities report some Pennsylvania coal operators who met with Governor Pinchot at Harrisburg refused his demand to halt sales to profiteering dealers. The governor had told operators to stop selling to those dealers who charged above the set rate to cover wage increases.
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Moro outbreak feared as Mindanao forces warned
Mindanao constabulary units were alerted after a Moro incident last Sunday left ten troopers dead and three school teachers killed.
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German envoy Hoesch meets French premier on reparations
Paris October 17 German chargé d affaires Herr von Hoesch visited the foreign office for a conference with Premier Poineare seen by some as a significant move in the reparations issue.
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