Oldtime Pension Legislation Sparks Washington Battle
Washington news discusses sweeping pension bills competing with Civil War era benefits as lawmakers hear thousands of letters from across the country. Critics say the McAdoo war risk act underpays disabled veterans, especially when dependents and nursing care aren't fully accounted for, prompting calls for new pension rules to replace the archaic formulas.
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Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
Wyean
Altho
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Solier
Congress
Dusseldorf Reds Routed by Mines and Artillery Attack
Berlin reports government troops under Boviet clash with Brunswick Communist outposts and force Spartacists from Oberbik quarters after heavy bombardment. Dresden dispatch notes Soviet assault on Neustadt citadel expected. frontier troops hold near Friedrich Augustus bridge amid reports of unreliable Jaeger units.
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Berlin
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Brunswick
Copenhagen
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Dresden
Vossische Zeitung
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Elbe
Pirna
Friedrich Augustus Bridge
Jaeger
Grenadier
Prohibition Postponement Sparks National Inquiries
Nationwide uproar as Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper faces hundreds of inquiries after stating the bureau lacks authority to enforce prohibition fully by July 1. Congress expected to debate wartime repeal at a special session amid denials of any action to delay enforcement.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
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Congress
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New Trial Granted for Cook in Manslaughter Case
J Norman Cook, recently convicted of manslaughter for killing William Bradway last summer, won a new trial. The grounds included his wife Nor ma Cook's conduct during the trial as she sat near the jury box signaling approval or disapproval of much of what occurred, based on affidavits from Earl Genereaux and his wife Florence of Port Clinton, Ohio.
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J. Norman Cook
William E. Bradway
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Earl Genereaux
Plorence
Port Clinton
Ohio
Rainbow Heads Made Honor Legion Men by Governor of Brest
Vice Admiral Moreau governor of Brest reviewed the 42nd American division and read a letter from Premier Clemenceau praising the unit. Brig. Gen. George W. Read received the Legion of Honor cravat and others were named chevaliers in a region ceremony. A farewell reception followed as the soldiers prepared to depart for the United States.
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Associated Press
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George W. Read
Legion of Honor
United States
Greeks Starve by Thousands Reported by Red Cross
An American Red Cross report from Athens says thousands of Greeks deported from Macedonia during Bulgarian occupation have died of starvation and mistreatment. Survivors face extreme hunger and disease amid desperate conditions. Also noted, Iowa soldiers returning from overseas will receive aid under the Weaver bill, with a $25,000 appropriation overseen by a three‑member commission based in New York City.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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Senate
New York City
Supreme Court Resumes Final Term Sessions
Washington April 14 The Supreme Court reconvened after a two week recess for its final series of sessions before summer vacation beginning in June. Only three weeks of arguments remain before the court turns to preparing and rendering opinions in pending cases.
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Supreme Court
Washington, D.C
2461 Yanks Arrive in New York for Camps Dodge and Kearney
The French liner Rochambeau and the American transport Floridian arrived today with 2461 troops. The Floridian carried the 346th machine gun battalion for Camps Kearney Funston Dodge and Lewis and part of the 362nd infantry, with 29 officers and 1426 men destined for Camps Dix Dodge Funston Grant Kearney Lewis Pike and Taylor. Also aboard Rochambeau were seven officers and 100 Belgian troops to participate in the Victory loan campaign. Washington announced early convoy assignments including the 660th and 658th aero squadrons and other units.
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Air Service
RAIL WRECKERS IN EGYPT DEMANDED
An official statement from Gen. Allenby reports Egypt quiet overall with arrests after railway interference attempt. Rioters killed and wounded during clashes. 400 arrested for rioting. four officers and 15 men killed. Civilians three killed and 16 wounded in the 24 hours to Friday noon.
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Joint Conference Committee to Take Up Motor Fee Bill
Des Moines reports the lower house refusal triggers a joint conference committee to adjust differences on the motor vehicle bill. Senate amendments cut truck license fees and raise pleasure car fees to preserve the bill’s about five million annual funding for the good roads fund. Senator C W Whitmore proposes a seven member joint highways committee to meet four to eight times yearly to aid enforcement. Members would be paid five dollars per day in session.
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Des Moines
Lowerhouse of Representatives Today
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Good Roads Fund
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Ottumwa
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State Highway Commission
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Educational bills move through Iowa assembly
Iowa Senate passes Evans and Smith bill to fund rural schools with a $100000 appropriation. Aid of $6 per pupil after six months of attendance. Vocational education measure approved, with $40000 first year and $50000 second year. A banking business ban measure passed 32 to 6 after earlier defeat. Serbia unrest reports contradicted. no truth to revolts affecting London rates. Soldiers’ reunion aboard troop train bound for Camp Dodge and a hospital train with remains. Youngest son born to Lt and Mrs Lloyd Althouse at St Francis hospital. Meeting changes affect Firs church choir practice and Chautauqua social plans. Waterloo lot sale sets record price of $3000 for C A Wise property at Eighth and Washington.
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Limburgers Back Queen Wilhelmina Loyalty Testimonial
An official dispatch to the Dutch legation reports Queen Wilhelmina signed by more than 170,600 Limburgers, received a loyalty address from nearly the entire adult population of Limburg amid Belgium frontier readjustment talks.
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Washington, D. C
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Staate Vlaanderen
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Mina
Anne Morgan Denies Versailles House Used by German Delegates
Paris April 14 A widely circulated report claimed a Versailles house owned by Miss Anne Morgan daughter of the late J Pierpont Morgan would host German delegates to the peace conference. Miss Morgan denied the claim saying her home will never serve to lodge a German delegate. The building is now used as a hospital.
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J.1 Pierpont Morgan
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Trade Board Counsel Quits In FTC Resignation
Washington April 14 Acceptance of the resignation of John Walsh of Washburn Wisconsin chief counsel of the federal trade commission effective today is announced Mr Walsh who has been connected with the commission since its creation will practice law in this city
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Associated Press
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Washburn
Wis
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Walsh
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Building Permits for Lindon and Logan Districts
building permit items show Holvenlark at 111 Lindon for remodeling a dwelling and heating work by Alma Kruse. 1 Drennon and 18 Randin noted. Another entry lists a heating plant project at 014 Logan with unspecified details.
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Logan
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Chicago Men Set for New York Hike After Election Bet
Two Chicago men who lost a bet on the election plan a long walk to New York. William Martin and William Sage, costumed in immaculate walking attire, will start from Lincoln Park after confirming the trek. They aim to reach New York Tuesday, with doubts about completing the journey, and promised to send a telegram if they progress.
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Sage
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University
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Garrison Back of Hoffmans Heroic Stand Amid Munich Turmoil
A Munich garrison reports a military Gutnostorship backing the Hoffman administration as the Soviet regime strains to hold the capital. Action to reclaim Berlin is described as progressing favorably. An asylum hold is placed on Dr Adolf Lapp following his appointment as foreign affairs commissioner.
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Copenhagen
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Herr Landauer
Herr Wagner
Herr Nuelisam
Soviel
Atlantic Air Route Hit by Squalls and Dense Clouds
Weather dispatch notes pronounced barometric swings and heavy squalls over the Atlantic route with low clouds likely to persist for 24 hours. Newfoundland conditions appear steadier though still unsettled. In St Johns Sopwith contenders face doubtful start amid adverse conditions for a transatlantic attempt. Washington hosts about 1000 delegates at the D.A.R. convention opening in Memorial Continental Hall. Temperature report follows.
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Maj. Morgan
London Daily Mail
City in Brief Mixes Local News and War Echoes
A bustling city in brief lists residents visiting, returning veterans, and local events. Dan Colter of Odebolt returns from France to spend Sunday with friends. Byron Herrington visits Jesup after discharge. Lieut Carl Chapman’s war grave marker and diploma reach his father.
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Rate appeal pressed by Hines in North Dakota case
Washington April 14 The Supreme Court was asked in a motion by the government to expedite consideration of appeals from the North Dakota sub supreme court against a director general order to increase freight and passenger rates. The case raises authority of the director general to set or alter rates under state law and orders, with similar actions pending in several states. The motion argues risk of confusion in railroad operation under federal control and state rights, while state authorities back the request. Additional want ads follow.
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Prohibition Law Breach Over Possession Incurred
Washington April 14 The Supreme Court today ruled that possessing intoxicating liquor in excess of the legal amount, even if lawfully acquired before enactment, is prohibited under Georgia law. The decision arose from the arrest of Homer Gudger on a passenger train moving from Baltimore to Asheville. The federal district court had dismissed the indictment, ruling that crossing state lines with the liquor did not violate state law.
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Lynchburg
Altimore
Asheville
N.C
Federal Intriot Court
Waterloo widow Margaret Derrick dies after long illness
Mrs Margaret Derrick a Waterloo resident for over fifty years died at her daughter's home 1016 Talayetta street at 420 pm. Born Kingston Ontario December 30 1838 she married Naaman Derrick May 17 1857 and came to Water io in 1868. Survived by two daughters two stepchildren and a stepson with funeral arrangements pending at O Keeffe Towne mortuary and private services at the Rath home Lafayette street. Reinterments and church affiliations noted.
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Waterloo
George Halh
Talayetta Street
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Kingston
Ontario
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Water Igo
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Reinbeck
Presbyterian Hospital
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England
America
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Norton
Kan
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Shannon
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Ruchland
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Wiles
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