Cabinet Morale and Teamwork Sharpen in New Administration
Washington dispatch reports high cabinet morale and strong teamwork under the new administration. It notes many business leaders in the cabinet, focus on efficient housekeeping, and ongoing difficulty in attracting capable assistants due to lower government pay versus private sector.
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Social rules shape Washington dinner etiquette
In Washington the wives of bureau heads face distasteful inferiority within a rigid hierarchy. Social precedence governs broad parts of life, with "society" taking a larger role here than elsewhere, leading to wasted energy on formal dinners and functions dictated by local custom.
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Washington
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New York Evening Post Inc
President names brother in law as federal prisons chief
Rev Heber Votan, brother-in-law of President Harding, was named superintendent of federal prisons effective April 6. Den yer Dickerson’s resignation, a Wilson appointee, was accepted, effective April 3. Votan previously served in Harding's office and worked for Senator Willis after his term in the Senate.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Heber Votan
Harding
Department of Justice
Denyer
Dickerson
Wilson
Mr. Votaw
Votaw
India
Willis’ Harding
Man Kills Self After Failed Attempt on Wife
James A. Smith aged 36 shot and killed himself at his Oskaloosa Iowa home after an unsuccessful attempt to murder his wife Leona Smith. The couple had three years of discord and divorce proceedings had begun. Smith fired during a struggle as Mrs. Smith attempted to wrest the shotgun from him. the shot missed. Police found him dead when they arrived at the scene.
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United Press
Oskaloosa
James A. Smith
Leona Smith
Ottumwa Plasterers Seek Quick End to Strike
Ottumwa officials said plasterers bricklayers and masons may end their strike soon by meeting with local contractors to discuss the new wage scale in effect yesterday. Carpenters union refused to confer with contractors.
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Associated Press
Ottumwa, Inc
Carpenters’ Union
Italy Ready for Change in Proposed Association Talks
Italian ambassador Senator Vittoria Rolandi Ricci said in an exclusive interview with United Press that Italy is ready and willing to discuss with the United States a new association of nations. The statement came from Washington on April 2.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Association of Nations
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Ex-Emperor Charles Plans Departure for Switzerland
Vienna reports former Emperor Charles will leave Steinaman ger for Switzerland Sunday evening or Monday by way of Italy after negotiating for permission to pass through. Paris dispatches say allied officers will escort him back to Switzerland to protect him from hostile demonstrations as Switzerland again considers stricter residency limits.
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Vienna
Charles
Steinamanger
Switzerland
Italy
Paris
Hungary
Footprints Point to Murder in Farmer’s Daughter Death
Durand Michigan April 2 two sets of footprints a man and woman led to Lucy Wittum 19 found dead last Thursday Officers say footprints show the couple walked to the death scene and a single man’s print led away Forest Higgins 22 farmer neighbor and sweetheart of the girl is jailed charged with murder Higgins denies urging acid purchase alleged by Erma 14 sister of the dead girl
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Durand
Mich
Lucy Wittum
Forest Higgins
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Erma
Preacher Jailed Over Mann Act Case in Nebraska
Rev. Eugene Ackley a Wisconsin minister jailed in Broken Bow Nebraska on charges of adultery and alleged Mann Act violation. He had filled the United Brethren church pulpit since January. The woman, Zylphe Mae Wallace, was presented as his daughter and is held as a witness.
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United Press
Broken Bow
Neb
Eugene Ackley
Wisconsin
United Brethren Church
Zylphe Mae Wallace
Ackley
Field Seed Demand Subnormal in March
Demand for field seeds in March was below normal as more farmers used their own seed and others curtailed purchases due to financing problems and a reluctance to plant as widely amid low farm prices.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Federal Bureau of Markets
Vladivostok Uprising Suppressed by Japanese Garrison
Official advices from Tokio report that tibolshevik elements failed to gain control of Vladivostok. Fighting began yesterday morning but Japanese authorities ordered a ceasefire and disarmament. Dispatches say the situation is not considered serious.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Antibolshevik
Vladivostok
Chicago assigns yearly liquor allotment for medicine use
Chicago sets a yearly medical liquor quota of 3 006 000 gallons for whiskey and wine with a 200 gallon per quarter limit for about 2 000 druggists. The plan, announced by Ralph W. Stone, aims to satisfy medicinal needs while many residents may forgo liquor due to price or prescription requirements. In Londonderry, unrest follows an assault on Constable Higgins with bombs at an electric station injuring two soldiers and two civilians.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Belfast
Londonderry
Higgins
Weather report notes improving roads across multiple cities
The Weather Bureau report covers towns including Albert Lea Cedar Rapids Des Moines Dubuque Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Waterloo Waverly and more. It notes within the last 24 hours unpaved roads improved and motor traffic above normal with fair weather forecast for tonight and Sunday.
Syracuse University Dean Shot by Professor Then Kills Self
Syracuse University dean J. Herman Wharton is killed in the administration building by professor Holmes Beckwith who then shoots himself. Beckwith, once Grinnell College instructor and later head of finance and insurance at Syracuse, had been dismissed from a banking inspector post amid discord and had a history of military training and academic posts.
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Uerman Wharton
College of Business Administration
Syracuse University
Holmes Beckwith
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School of Administration
College of Agriculture
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Russell Sage
Joseph Slocum
Day
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Colorado Springs
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Hyanstog, Ill
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Columbia
Grinnell
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San Francisco
Cal
State Banking Commission
Fear Another Attack May Kill Ex Empress
April 2 report says former Augusta Victoria of Germany, once empress, worsened yesterday but is not in immediate danger. Officials warn that another attack could prove fatal if it occurs.
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Doom
Holland
Augusta Victoria
Germany
Greek forces retreat as Turkish cavalry pursues in Asia Minor
Constantinople dispatch reports Greek forces driven from Aski Shehr by a Turkish counterattack are in full retreat. Turkish cavalry is said to be pursuing the Greeks.
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Associated Press
Paris
Aski Shehr
Asia Minor
Constantinople
Manila Blaze Destroys San Lazaro Quarter. 15,000 Homeless
A major Manila fire last night left about fifteen thousand homeless and caused estimated losses of three million dollars. The blaze engulfed the San Lazaro district, destroying three thousand native houses and stores. Two bodies were recovered in the ruins, including Zonsine Santos and his 12 year old nephew. American sailors and soldiers aided and Red Cross workers organized aid.
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Burroughs Buried on Birthday Amid Notables
John Burroughs, famed naturalist, received a simple funeral in West Park New York attended by Henry Ford Thomas Edison Harvey Firestone and other friends. Rev Franklin D Elmer officiated as violets and hepaticas framed the bier. Burial is set for tomorrow at Woodchuck Lodge in the Catskills on his eighty fourth birthday.
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Collegiate Baptist Church
Colgate University
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Fire destroys sales pavilion and cattle at Towa City
A fire at the Jahxson County Livestock Breeders' association sales pavilion in Iowa City Iowa destroyed the building and 50 Aberdeen Angus cattle. Loss is estimated at 59000 with 15900 on the building. The cause remains unknown.
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Associated Press
Iowa City
Jahxson County Livestock Breeders’ Association
Coast Strawberries Come Early
Watsonville California April 2 The first strawberries of the season have just left here two weeks ahead of the average date for initial shipments. The crop for this season is estimated at 155000 crates roughly three times the normal yield.
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Associated Press
Watsonville
Cal
Hospital Receives 1008 Feather Pillows in Gratitude
Chicago April 2. The county hospital got 1008 new feather pillows today from Harry Bernstein a former patient injured in a December auto accident. He said he sent the gifts to show appreciation for the care he received.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Harry Bernstein
World War Veterans Parade in Detroit for State Bonus
Nearly every World War veteran in Detroit joined a parade to back a proposed state soldiers bonus. The measure would go to a statewide vote on Monday, with Gov Groesbeck urging voters to approve it in a statement published yesterday.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Groesbeck
Miss Anderson Reappointed by President Harding
On April 2 Miss Mary Anderson of Washington was reappointed director of the women's bureau in the department of labor by President Harding, as announced from the White House.
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White House
Weather forecast for Washington and river valleys
Weather predictions for the week begin Monday in the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Cooler conditions expected Tuesday and Wednesday with normal temperatures thereafter. Rain likely at the start, followed by fair weather.
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Mississippi
Missouri
Decision Soon on Peage League and Separate Peace
Washington notes intensified talks at the White House and State Department as Viviani visits. Col George Harvey and Senator Knox meet with President Harding, while Myron Herrick is eyed for ambassador to France. Paris dispatches hint at French interest in Hughes diplomacy.
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France Gratified at Viviani's Reception
Paris reports strong satisfaction over the reception given to Rene Viviani former French premier now in America on a special mission. Dispatches have reached Paris and it appears the full details will be sent to Secretary of State Hughes for release at his discretion.
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Searchers Seek Bodies of GovGovernor Sinking Victims
Seattle dispatch reports salvage groups from Seattle and Port Townsend head toward Point Wilson on the Juan de Fuca Strait to recover bodies from the passenger liner Governor’s sinking yesterday. The official missing list remained at ten.
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Strait of Juan de Fuca
Gov' Srnor
Delivery instructions and contact for missed Courier
The notice states home delivery before 5 30 and asks readers to call 8330 if not received. If delivery fails due to carrier error, a replacement copy will be sent. Call should reach the office before 6 80 p m for assistance.
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Two Fort Dodge Men Jailed for Murder of Grocer
Fort Dodge Illinois April 2 Elmer Sweeney 28 and Bill Orlando 24 were arrested here on murder charges in the holdup slaying of Bert Halfpap Fort Dodge grocer who was shot after failing to raise his hands. The case parallels the Fosdick murder in Des Moines.
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Associated Pres
Elmer Sweeney
Bill Orlando
Bert Halfpap
Fort Ibxtge
Barulits
Sweeney
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Halfpap
Fosdick
Des Moines
Motor Driven Yacht Delphine launched on Great Lakes
The motor driven yacht Delphine, said to be the largest of its kind, was launched at Great Lakes shipyards. Begun by the late Horace E. Dodge, it is named for his daughter Delphine Ione Dodge and will use oil burning engines. It is only a few feet narrower than the St. Lawrence river locks to permit ocean passage.
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Mich
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Great Lakes
Horace E. Dodge
Cromwell
Delphine Ione Dodge
St. Lawrence River
Hard legal fight pens Tuesday in death farm case
Covington Ga April 2 United Press reports a high profile trial as John Williams alleged death farm owner faces for life verdicts. The case hinges on a murder charge with testimony from Clyde Manning a black key witness who has confessed to killings on Williams orders.
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Covington
John Willams
Georgia
South
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Wade
Clyde Manning
Death Farm
Manning
Governor Vetoes Springer Public Utility Measure
Des Moines April 2 Gov Nate Kendall vetoed the Springer public utilities court bill. The veto message argues the bill creates a three judge public service court, conflicts with the state constitution and would strip local bodies of power to oversee utilities. The house later failed to pass a veto request by 53 to 47 and debates continued on blue sky and utility measures.
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Des Moines
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Iowa
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Towa
Carpenters Back at Work in Mason City
Mason City Iowa April 2 Workers on the Eadmar hotel, who quit after a wage cut from 7 12 to 0 cents an hour, returned to work today. A conference showed the contract with master builders runs until May 1, easing fears of a building halt for now.
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Mason City
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Carpenters’ Union
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