Government policy favors cooperation to eliminate foreign trade competition
A Washington conference led by Eugene Meyer outlines a plan for bankers and business leaders from cotton states to tax unsold cotton to form a national export association. The scheme, backed by the War Finance Corporation, would coordinate with a New Orleans trade bank to ship cotton to European warehouses, aiming to reduce marketing difficulties and boost exports. Hoover signals support for revived voluntary business cooperation to standardize models for foreign markets and reduce intra-industry waste. This privacy-tinged approach mirrors cartels in Germany and state-led strategies abroad while prompting concerns over government collaboration with private enterprise. The policy could face political pushback but may win early business approval if foreign trade accelerates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Cotton States
Eugene Meyer
War Finance Corporation
Meyer
New Orleans
Lonton
Hamburg
Marseilles
Genoa
Europe
War] Finance Corporation
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
War Industries Board
Washington
South America
China
Ger
Great Britain
British Board of Trade
France
America
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Commerce
Governor Opens Iowa Business Congress Amid 1010 Delegates
Des Moines April 6 Gov Ken dall opened the 1821 Iowa Business Congress with 1010 business men in three days of addresses and industry meetings. An entertainment program is planned for guests. H H Merrick of Chicago, president of the Great Lakes Association, speaks on Be a Bull on the United States and is noted as a financial authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Des Moines
Kendall
Iowa Business Congress
H. H. Merrick
Chicago
Great Lakes Association
Bea Bull
United States
Merrick
Guggenheims Elect Smelter Directors in Face of Attacks
Jersey City April 6 United Press. An attack on the Guggenheim interests in American Smelting and Refining Co failed as the Guggenheim slate for directors was nominated without opposition. Minority stockholder H B Leary moved to adjourn and called for an investigation of charges against the Guggenheims. The motion claimed five Guggenheim relatives held company payroll roles and alleged profits from ASR dealings. Guggenheim faction held 602,900 of 1,100,060 votes. Informal discussion followed pending director election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Jersey City
N. J
Guggenheim
American Smelting & Refining Co
H. B. Leary
Guggenheims
Guggenheim Brothers
Platteville Movies Win Blue Law Case
Platteville Wisconsin April 6 Platteville will continue Sunday movies and baseball until further notice William Tracy owner of the Gem theatre faced the whiskey fight from the WCTU but the jury could not agree with three jurors for Sunday operation and three for conviction The state may seek dismissal and local opponents plan to reopen the fight if action is taken
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Platteville
Wis
William Tracy
Gem Theatre
Gem
W. C
Divorce Grants Brazil Land to Ella Douglas
Oakland California April 6 Mrs Ella M Douglas becomes sole owner of 1 440 000 acres in Brazil after Superior Judge A F St Leure grants divorce from D W Douglas and transfers title She says she will relocate to Brazil to live on the property Douglas reportedly in Sing Sing prison at the time of the ruling
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Oakland
Cal
Ella M. Douglas
Brazil
A. F. St Leure
D. W. Douglas
Brastian
Judge St. Leure
Douglas
Sing Sing
To Ask Indictment of Chicago Clique for Big Rum Plots
Chicago federal authorities plan to ask the grand jury to indict several men in a $130 million rum plot linked to Chicago politicians liquor dealers and capitalists. The ring allegedly used stolen or forged whiskey permits and three confessions were obtained. Jack Costello and James Shea reportedly admitted peddling forged permits to ring members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United Press
Grand Jury
Llique
Jack Costello
James Shea
New York
Ring
Government forces quell new Mexican uprisings
United Press reports on April 6 from Mexico City that government forces moved to suppress two new bandit uprisings. General Manuel Perez Fernandez, captured in Chiapas after raids, faced summary execution. In Coahuila cavalry pursued a band recruited by Candido Aguilar, son-in-law of former President Carranza, stirring revolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Mexico City
Mex
Manuel Perez Fernandez
Chiapas
Coahuila
Candido Aguilar
Carranza
Mayor Kiel Wins St. Louis Election
Mayor Henry W. Kiel Republican wins a third term for St. Louis with a plurality near 7,500. Unofficial returns from 494 of 600 precincts show Kiel 4,824 and Byrnes 74,748 as the Globe Democrat concedes the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Louis
Henry W. Kiel
The
Globe Democrat
James W. Byrnes
Movers Accept Pay Cut in Chicago Union Pact
Members of the Machinery Safe Movers & Riggers union, allied with building trades, today agreed to a 12 12 per cent pay reduction in a city pact. The agreement reflects industry wage concession amid current economic pressures and among union locals in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Machinery, Safe Movers & Riggers’ Union
The
Allied Building Trades
Weather Bureau report covers Iowa and Minnesota towns
A 1821 notice from the Weather Bureau lists Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault La Crosse Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Waterloo Waverly as included in the territorial subjoined report. The fragment hints at road conditions and cold weather impact over recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Charles City
Albert Lea
Minn
Algona
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Des Moines
Dubuque
Faribault
Las Crosse
Wis
Mason City
Marshalltown
New Hampton
Postville
Waterloo
Waverly
Beers Flow Freely in Chicago Loop as Prohibition Struggles
April 6 report describes a return to pre prohibition bar scene in the Loop with patrons drinking from steins at 30 cents, clubs organizing self service, and officers noting the challenge of policing many venues as brewers seek near beer by removing alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Dick Smith Club
Sues cafe owners in liquor-caused murder case
Br Orville W. Zimmerman as administrator of Captain Joseph O. Zimmerman’s estate says he will file suit in supreme court against Arthur and Minnie Beherens for 10600 damages. The complaint alleges the Beherens’ soft drink parlor sold intoxicating liquor to William Ristan, who then killed Captain Zimmerman during a botched arrest after becoming intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Michigan City
Ind
Orville W. Zimmerman
Joseph O. Zimmerman
George Spencer
William Ristan
Supreme Court
Arthur
Minnie Beherens
Zimmerman
Ristan
Capt
Ristau
Wife Deserter and Forger Break Jail
Lawson Steadman an ex convict and E Schroder indicted on forgery and wife desertion were sought after escaping from the county jail last night They pried bars climbed to the roof and jumped to ground Steadman swapped cells and clashed with Charles W Sharpe a noted forger whose description was wireless dispatched to surrounding cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Marion
Lawson Steadman
E. Schroder
Steadman
Charles W. Sharpe
Sharpe
Edwards Named Major General in Army Promotion
Brig. Gen. Clarence R. Edwards, who led the Twenty-sixth National Guard division in France, is to be promoted to major general. Secretary Weeks announced the forthcoming relief from command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Clarence R. Edwards
New England) National Guard
France
Weeks
Woodrow Plans New Country Home Near Washington
Woodrow Wilson will have a handsome country home near Washington D C a Philadelphia contractor has been at work on plans since last November the project was learned today indicating progress on the former president's residence plans in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Aprill
Woodrow Wilson
Washington, D. C
Courier Delivery Deadline and Courtesy Contact
The notice states home delivery by 5:80 oclock and offers a replacement copy if late due to carrier error. If undelivered by that time, call 3330 before 6:30 p.m. to request a new copy from the office.
United States asserts rights over world war mandates in new notes
Washington reports new U S notes to Japan Great Britain France and Italy reiterating full rights as an allied power and final say on mandates. The documents address Yap island and the treaty framework surrounding Versailles and League of Nations actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Japan
Great Britain
France
Ital
Pacific
Equator
State Department
Colby
United States
Mr. Corpy
Island
of Yap
Pacific Ocean
League of Nations Council
Geneva
Yap
Supreme Council
Hughes
Paris
Charles E. Hughes
Washington
League of Nations
Council of the
North Pacific Islands
Negro Population In Indiana Rises 34 Percent
The census bureau reports Indiana’s population by color in 1920 shows white residents at 3,489,068 and a 34 percent rise in negro residents to 80,810. Idaho also tallies by color with white 425,668 and a 41.3 percent rise in negro population to 920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Indiana
Idaho
Whisky Capture Details Booze Ring Source Claim
Federal prohibition agents seized a carload of whisky valued over 45000 and labeled tomatoes en route from Perrine Florida to Chicago Illinois, believed to expose a nationwide liquor smuggling syndicate. Announcement of the capture was made today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freas
Jacksonville
Pla
Perrine
Fla
Chica
American Consul at Queenstown Saved from Shots
Mason Mitchell United States consul in Queenstown narrowly escaped gunfire while en route to Cork with Benjamin Harrigan Ford official. Deaf to halt orders, soldiers drew rifles but Bank manager Pelly of York intervened shouting not to shoot. Riflemen lowered weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cork
Mason Mitchell
United States
Queenstown
Mitchell
Benjamin Harrigan
Ford Works
Pelly
Hibernian Bank
York
Miss Anne Stillman Vacationing Amid Divorce Scandal
Young Anne Stillman visits her friend Miss Elizabeth Keays at a country home near Elkhart as her parents James A. Stillman and his wife contend with a public divorce. Reays confirms she is not hiding but on spring vacation, while Keays guards the residence.
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Anne Stillman
United Press
Elkhart
James A. Stillman
Elizabeth Keays
Herman G. Reays
Idaho Tops List as Nation's Bachelor State
The census bureau announced Idaho leads the nation with 11 males per 100 females. The state’s total population is 233,919 males and 197,947 females. Over the last decade female numbers rose 43.3 percent while male population grew 26.1 percent.
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Tinited Press
Washington, D. C
Idaho
Dahlman Leads in Omaha Municipal Primary Returns
Former Mayor James C. Dahlman Democratic candidate led 211 filings in Omaha's municipal primary with 21,402 votes. The field included 14 nominees for the city commission with 15,659 for the next top contender as complete returns were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
James C. Dahlman
City Commission
Frost Kills Peach Crops in Southern California
Freezing weather across southern California ruins the Tehachapi district peach crop for 1921. Growers face an estimated $50,000 loss, report from the county fruit commission. Also reported, William T. Notting of California is named auditor of the Philippine islands by the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bakersfield
Cal
Freez
California
Tehachapi
County Fruit Commission
United Press
Washington, D. C
Philippine Islands
White House
Central head proposed for soldier relief program
Three recommendations to President Harding were agreed on by the commission investigating care for disabled service men. They call for a centralized federal authority over soldier relief agencies, improved administration delivering aid to soldiers’ homes, and increased hospital funding with a permanent building program. Dawes urged concluding the report, while Col Galbraith praised progress and tied the decisions to the American Legion relief plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Harding
Special Commission
Charles G. Dawes
Chicago
Col
F. W. Galbraith, Jr
The
American Legion
Peace Parleys Open as UK Miners Strike Eases
Britain seeks to avert crisis as Lloyd George invites miners and owners to talks. Transport Workers vote to back the miners, pledging aid through a triple alliance with railway men, while troops mobilize amid a tense industrial standoff in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Lloyd George
Standshill
Transport Workers’ Federation
Transport Workers
National Union of Railway Men
Miners’ Union
Triple Alliance
Robert Williams
National Union of Railway
Tng
British National Transport
England
United Press
Kensington
Hyde Park
Woman Forces Cedar Rapids School Head Out After 20 Years
Cedar Rapids Iowa. Amit 6 J. J. McConnell long time superintendent of schools resigned at a board meeting after former member Mrs F G Murray pressed the issue. The resignation takes effect August 1 following an election fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
United Press
J. J. McConnell
F. G. Murray
Murray
McConnell
Apartment Extortion Not Due to Scarcity in Chicago
City Building Commissioner Charles Bostrom reports no housing shortage in Chicago. Census figures show 428,627 apartments and 422,370 tenant families, with 145,914 buildings and 60060 owners. One hundred twenty five thousand residents own their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Charles Bostrom
Bostrom
Socialists Lose in Milwaukee Election
In Milwaukee on April 6 official returns from all but four precincts show a near total defeat for Socialist candidates. Meta Berger, wife of Victor L. Berger, wins a seat on the school board amid a large Socialist showing, while Emil Seite, former Socialist mayor, loses decisively to William B. McKee for alderman at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Meta Berger
Victor L. Berger
Emil Seite
William B. McKee
Americans Robbed and Fined in Tampico
Galveston reports say at the Tampico port in Mexico Americans are robbed and fined by police when they complain. Captain B. W. Sundstrom of the Topila tanker confirms two Americans were killed on the Tampico wharves on March 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Galveston
Tex
Tampico
Mexico
B. W. Sundstrom
Sundstrom
Topila
Man Stabs Wife in Fatal Detroit Domestic Attack
Thomas Smith fatally stabbed his wife after an argument in Detroit and fatally wounded Mrs Ella Webb and John Jackson when they intervened. Smith also injured while fighting for the knife and surrendered to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Detroit
Mich
Thomas Smith
Ella Webb
John Jackson
Jackson
Smith
Forest Fires Cause 5.7 Million Loss Across Five States
The forestry service reports 5,715,747 in damages from fires that burned 45,483,307 acres from 1946 to 1920, with Minnesota the hardest hit. Data reflects a long span and costly losses across five states in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Forestry Service
Department of Agriculture
Minnesota
Traraa Rar
Farmers study national grain pooling plan at conference
The Committee of 17 presented a cooperative marketing framework to the national grain growers meeting in Chicago. The plan favors optional pooling, limits deductions, and creates U S Grain Growers Inc with two contract options for farmers to sell exclusively to co operatives or engage in direct sales and pooling. The effort aims to curb speculation, raise farmer share, and fund subsidiaries including warehouses and export operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Committee of 17
U. S. Grain Growers, Inc
United States Grain Growers, Inc
Mutat
C. H. Gustafson
Mr. Gustafson
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