Senate probes lobby influence on tariff and sugar acts
Edward W. Pickard reports on a Senate Judiciary subcommittee inquiry into Washington lobbies. Witnesses include William Burgess of the United States Potters’ association and H A Austin of the United States Beet Sugar association, detailing lobbying, salaries, and propaganda costs. The panel also questions figures tied to the tariff bill and cotton price strategies as FTC records face withholding and delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Messrs. Walsh
Montana
Caraway
Arkansas
Blaine
Wisconsin
Congress
Senate Committee
William Burgess
United States Potters’ Association
Thomas C. Marvin
Tariff Commission
E. B. Brossard
Commission
F. L. Koch
Karl Langenbeck
Burgess
H. A. Austin
United States Beet Sugar Association
C. Evanson
Connecticut Manufacturers’ Association
Hiram Bingham
Eyanson
Tariff Bill Stalemate in Senate Leaders Clash Over Revisions
Progress on the tariff bill in the senate stalled as Republican and Democratic leaders failed to accelerate action. Smoot criticized a radical group for delaying the measure while Borah argued for restricting revisions to agricultural products and claimed a ten day passage if agriculture priorities were addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Smoot
Borah
Senate Confirms Federal Farm Board Members Amid Debate
The Senate spent about seven hours opposing the confirmations by Radical Republicans and Democrats before approving all appointments. Robinson of Arkansas announced he would vote for them, placing responsibility on the President. Thirteen voted against Legge, twenty-seven against McKelvie, twenty against Williams, with only South Carolina opposing the remaining five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Federal Farm Board
Robinson
Arkansas
Legge
S. BR. McKelvie
Carl Williams
Please
South Carolina
Grand raid on rum smuggling syndicate across New Jersey coast
A joint force of Secret Service agents deputy U S marshals and New Jersey police raided 35 locations from Long Island to Atlantic City seizing liquor and capturing a hidden radio station tunnel systems and a mansion once owned by Oscar Hammerstein Jr The operation targeted a million dollar outfit running six ships and ten speedboats with a coast guard chase anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syndicate
Highland
N. J
Oscar Hammerstein, Jr
Coast Guard
William J. Calhoun
Prohibition
New Jersey
St. Pierre
Bermuda
Fragmentary OCR Reads on Seas Between Nations
Brief readable fragment notes Mediterranean and Italian seas referencing concentration and geography. Sparse details prevent full event or names. no clear date or organization provided.
World and War Loom Large in Telegrams
Prime Minister MacDonald travels from New York to Canada and appeals to labor in Toronto for peace efforts. Amid upheaval in China Manchurian forces push deep, with fleets and air support, while Feng Yu-hsiang is detained to avert greater upheaval. Afghanistan’s Habibullah defeated, Nadir Khan proclaimed amir. Meanwhile airship tests in London showcase the B-101 and R-100 readiness for flight and trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDonald
New York
Niagara Falls
Canada
W. D. Ross
Toronto
United States
Atlantic
American Federation of Labor
Abibullah Khan
Afghanistan
Nadir Khan
Habibullah
Kabul
Nadir
National Assembly
London
G. H. Scott
Labor federation backs southern union drive and immigration stance
The American Federation of Labor voted unanimously in Toronto to organize the South with regional organizers and a dedicated fund. It urged Congress to tighten immigration rules, opposed universal wartime conscription, and favored limits on court powers in labor disputes. Madame Curie paid calls in the U.S. while in frail health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Toronto
South
Carolinas
Tennessee
Detroit Labor Council
United States
Federation
Executive Council
Congress
Mericas
Mme. Marie Curie
France
Hoover
Thomas A. Edison
Madame Curie
Western Newspaper Union
First Baptist Church of Ainsworth Property Suit
Iowa case where investors seek decree confirming trusteeship over extinct church property. Plaintiffs claim ownership of Lots 1 2 and 3 in Block 3 Erdies Addition Ainsworth Washington County Iowa and seek transfer of title to themselves as trustees to hold in trust. Defendants include surviving members and unknown claimants with potential inferior interests. Default if not answered by November 5 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
A. E. Athearn
Sarah Marr
Ida Simpson
J. A. Marsh
Ella Marsh
Ray Townsend
Rose Wood
Ruth Norris
Charles Marsh
Marietta Workman
David Thompson
Paul Marsh
Robert Hites
Samuel Marsh
John Strain
Anna Strain
Bentley Thompson
Mary Thompson
W. M. Simpson
Fannie Simpson
Lillian Simpson
Vera Simpson
A. J. Nicholson
Maynor Hites
William Marsh
Laird Simpson
Merle Thompson
Harold Townsend
Alice Stewart
Bessie Stoner
Fannie Rowan
Nellie Osborn
Edgar Hoyle
Hoyle
Terry Marsh
Victor Stone
Willard Thompson
First Baptist Church of
Ainsworth
Iowa
Erdices
District Court
State of
J.H. Cochrane
J.S. Harrington
Carl Hummell
William Livingston
A. C. Hangar
Iowa Baptist Convention
States Representative Body
Baptist
First Baptist Church
Washington
Crawfordsville Fire Chief Resigns. New Chief Elected
In Crawfordsville on October 2 George Yeager resigned as fire chief after long service since the fire company’s organization. Clint Fletcher was elected fire chief with Grant Edwards as assistant. Lee Lease became secretary and Clyde Huston treasurer. The annual coon hunt is set for Friday night November 1. Local church Rally Day proceeds with a full program and decorated pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
George Yeager
Clint Fletcher
Grant Edwards
Lee Lease
Clyde Huston
W'll Caldwell
Dallas City
Ill
Marjorie Hanna
Waterloo
Business College
United Presbyterian Church
Music program and visitors noted at local gathering
A church service section lists Song Can the Lord depend on you Juniors performed solo by Louise Barnes with announcements and offerings No 200 by the congregation and Benediction Postlude. Visitors Mrs Alex Caldwell Burlington and Mr Mrs Paul Jayues and son Chicago were at the farm Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Edgar
Ruth Barnes
Mrs. Badham
Jean Cherryholmes
the Bees
Junior Hamil
Donald White Howard Hesseltine
Gerald Moothart
Violet Fletcher
Marguerite Marion
Marie Clark
Margaret Schmidt
Gwendolyn Rhea
Anna Mae White
Long
Paul
Talma Clark
Mr. Gault
Mary Manners
Louise Barnes
Rev
A. N. Porter
Howard Hesseltine
Isabell Anwyl
Mra. Wi
Rhea
Donald White
Solo
Alex Caldwell
Burlington
Paul Jayues and Son
Chicago
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MackDonell
Winston Churchill
Mr. MacDonald
Mrs. Hoover
Siobe Park
Philadelphia
Edward W. Pickard
International Harvester Company
Melkelvie
Williams
Federal Trade Commission
Walsh
Rancye
Italy
Japan
Great Britain
Paris
Rome
Stimson
China
Sungari River
Linkianghsien
Han
Fiuchin
Harbin
Sungari
Feng Yuhsiang
Shansi Province
Yen Hsi-shun
Chiang Wai-shek
Hampshire
Duroe
Mediapolis
King Broadcaster
Golden King
Marshall Pield
Super Pathwood
Cols. Trostle
Wm. Trostle
Paul L. Gorham
Washington Journal
Paul G. Peterson & Son
Mediapolis, Iowa
Physicians and Surgeons
I. KE. Stutsman
F. & M. Bank
W. McLaughlin
West Main Street
W. L. Alcorn
Wilson Heating Co
W.S. Kyle
M. D
Nicola & Harmon
M. Lloyd
Preston Letter
South Lowa Ave
Ino. W. Applegate
City Hall
Washington Street
Little & Pratt
Lioyd
Mart Trafft
J. M. Kyle Willard
Aljes
T. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Temple Building
Morrison & Morrison Lawyers
Morrison Bldg
North Side Sq
T. I. Brookhart Law
Opera House
Livingston & Richer Law
Abstract Department
ON & Wilson
Lawyers Opposite Journal Office
J.D. Dayton
Westchester
L. B. Lupton Monuments
Iowa Ave
Frank Bolle
Washington St
T. J. Pease
Court House
Earle W. Corbin & Co
Pleldman
Carlson
Frank Macon
Washington Evening Journal
Ernest O. Carlson
Coles Hot Blast Furnaces
Fred Franklin
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