Walsh Tells Committee of Slush Fund
The senate investigating committee heard Frank P. Walsh say a Republican slush fund ranging from 10,466,060 to 12,000,600 was developed for the 1924 campaign. He alleged three funds and named bankers, manufacturers and business leaders, and the Republican National Committee as organizers.
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Daeschner Seen Likely as French Ambassador to U S
Paris reports Cmile Daeschner director of administrative affairs at the Quai d Orsay is considered the best trained French diplomat and likely to replace Jules Jusserand as ambassador to Washington within weeks. He said the news would be good but has no official confirmation.
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Washington
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Davis seeks changes to unite immigrant families under law
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis announced he would ask Congress at the coming winter session to amend immigration law to permit reuniting families separated by current provisions. He argued humanitarian grounds and noted economic benefits from allowing families to live together in the United States. He urged prompt action to permit family reunification and to consider admission methods for alien families as a unit.
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America
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Ford Withdraws His Shoals Offer
Henry Ford withdraws his offer to develop Muscle Shoals in a letter to President Coolidge. Ford cites elapsed time and wants Congress action not to delay further. Coolidge replies that if Congress restores private ownership Ford may renew interest.
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Weather forecast calls for showers in Mississippi valley
Washington October 18 The weather outlook for the week starting Monday predicts considerable cloudiness across the upper and lower Mississippi valleys with probable occasional showers. Temperatures are expected to run near normal for most of the week.
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Boston Post Corrects Shaver Reward Claim Over Coolidge DCot
The Boston Post, backing President Coolidge, challenged a $1000 reward offer by Chairman Shaver. The Republican National Committee quoted the Post saying the Democrats suppressed not one but several material facts about Calvin Coolidge's role in the Boston police strike. The claim notes a prestrike conference between Governor Coolidge and Mayor Peters where authority was discussed but not ceded.
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Dartmouth Foes Yale In Big Yale Bowl Clash
Dartmouth and Yale meet at Yale Bowl in New Haven with about 60 000 fans watching. Dartmouth seeks to erase past losses and has an even shot at victory after scoring 182 points in early tests while Yale has 35 points so far this season.
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Davis Makes Push for Immigrant Support in Springfield Speech
John W. Davis toured Springfield delivering speeches to foreign quarter residents after three Illinois days of campaigning. He argued equality of rights begins the moment a newcomer lands on American soil and urged newcomers to participate in building the American nation with service, honor, and patriotism.
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Deny Wai To Give Negroes Freedom in Race Riot Case
The United States court of appeals upheld Judge Pollock in Leavenworth Kansas denying habeas corpus to forty-one Negro troopers of the 44th Infantry. They were sentenced to life imprisonment by a general court martial in December 1917 for involvement in the Fort Sawlouston Texas race riot on August 23 1917.
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Many English Women Seek Seats in Parliament
London reports outline the looming October 29 general election with about 1400 candidates across Britain. The liberal slate shrinks by about 100 while labor gains by roughly the same amount, now surpassing 500, and 41 women entrants reflect a growing trend with 21 on labor tickets.
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Catlin Brings His Team to Iowa Field
Coach Mark S. Catlin of Lawrence College arrives at the University of Iowa campus for the Hawkeyes third game of the season. He formerly coached at Iowa and now faces his former club in a matchup set for this afternoon amid hot weather.
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McCartney Not Coming to Iowa Synod Meeting
Clarence E. Macartney, general moderator of the Presbyterian church, will not speak at the Iowa Synod convention today due to a death in his congregation. He may be unable to attend the meetings scheduled for Sunday in Waterloo.
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Drug Store Clerk Held Up in Ottumwa for 2300
Ottumwa police say John Quinn, a local drug store clerk, was robbed of 2300 at 10 45 am as he stepped from a car in front of the east end store near a packing plant. Two bandits fled in a large car with recently stolen license plates 91 5945. The cash came from checks cashed for plant employees.
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Notre Dame Battles Army In Eleventh Clash At Polo Grounds
New York reports Notre Dame faces Army in a storied clash at the Polo Grounds with over fifty thousand in attendance including fourteen hundred cadets. Rockne's squad holds seven wins, two losses and one tie, while Army fields a heavier line and equal chance against the backfield stars Miller Crowley Layden and Stuhldreher.
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LaborVote Comment by James J. Davis in Waterloo
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis told a Waterloo audience that republican policies on tariffs immigration and economy would aid prosperity. He asserted no man can deliver the labor vote to a candidate and predicted workers would back Coolidge while noting socialist leanings of Berger and Debs and warning of red flag symbolism.
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Iowa roads in good condition for weekend travel
Des Moines report from the Iowa Automobile Club notes favorable weather with no rain Friday night. It lists major routes such as the Lincoln highway, primary roads Nos. 1 5 7 17 and 60 with gravel or paved sections all in good to fair condition and warnings of light detours at Panora and Carlisle.
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Commission to Take Evidence in Sinclair Oil Suit in Canada
Federal Judge T Blake Kennedy authorized a new commission to take depositions in Toronto with eight witnesses who allegedly knew about a liberty bonds transaction involving Harry F Sinclair and Albert B Fall. The filing relates to the government suit seeking cancellation of the Teapot Dome lease to Mammoth Oil Company.
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Harry F. Sinclair
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First Step in Investigation of Farm Conditions
President Coolidge plans a conference on agriculture as the initial move toward a farm conditions study by a special commission. The panel will be named soon, with farm leaders to be consulted next week. Some leaders urge delaying the commission until after the election to avoid political entanglements. Coolidge also set his schedule to attend the funeral of H. H. Kohlsaat, former Chicago publisher, at Secretary Hoover’s residence.
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Shenandoah Delayed Landing At Camp Lewis In Fog
The Shenandoah dirigible, en route from Lakehurst to the Pacific coast, was sighted at Camp Lewis at 7 10 AM but could not land due to fog and required to vent helium before mooring. Navy crew reported weather remained too hazardous for a safe descent.
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Waterloo Mayor Violates Traffic Ordinance
Waterloo Iowa mayor Gangy violated a Fifth street traffic control ordinance Friday. Police chief Leighton arrested him minutes later and issued the red tag denoting the offense. The incident occurred near City Hall as the mayor failed to heed the new signals.
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Ames and Missouri wage battle today in homecoming clash
The Iowa State College Cyclones prepared to meet the University of Missouri in a key Missouri Valley Conference game. Missouri arrived in Des Moines after a workout, and about 14 000 fans are expected for the homecoming contest.
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Indictment Ruling in Hight Sweeten Case Quashed
In Mt Vernon circuit court Judge G C Kern overruled a motion to quash two joint murder indictments against Lawrence M Hight a former inn Tilinola clergyman and Elsie Sweeten. Sweeten pled not guilty and Hight's arraignment was postponed to next Wednesday.
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