Foreign dollar outflow climbs in first quarter of 1926
Washington reports $344 million foreign financing in Q1 1926 amid unsettled global conditions. Officials project total overseas investment to top $11 billion by year end, while foreign holdings in the United States fall to about $3.606 billion. Major loans went to European governments and private firms, with Germany and Poland among top recipients.
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International News Wire
Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce
U.S. Derrense
United States
Europe
America
Republic of Poland
Estra
Republic of Finland
Latin-America
Cuba
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Former Klan Chief Pleads Not Guilty to Kidnapping Charge
Indianaplis April 16. David C Stephenson once Indian Klan leader pleads not guilty to indictments charging kidnapping and assaulting Madge Oberholtzer who died after the alleged attack. Also Earl Klenck and Earl Gentry enter not guilty pleas as conspirators. Trial date not set. SLAYER GETS REPRIEVE Springfield April 16. Russell Scott sentenced to hang for murder of Joseph Mauer receives a 99 day reprieve from Gov Len Small delaying execution to July 16.
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Indianapoli
Ind
Apri
David C. Stephenson
Madge Oberholtzer
Earl Klenck
Earl Gentry
Collins
Enh Inman
Springfield
Ruscell Scott
Chicago
Joseph Mauer
Len Small
Scott
Obituary notices for Janet Allan and Margaret Patterson
Janet Allan 61 wife of W L Allan of 1036 Columbia street died today at the family home from influenza complications. Short funeral at 4 p m tomorrow by Rev J E Johnson, with burial in Riverside cemetery. Janet Black born July 22 1852 near Glasgow came to America in 1885 and lived in Moline before moving to Watering. Surviving husband three children six grandchildren and a sister-in-law. Margaret Caroline Patterson of Parkersboro at Allen Memorial Hospital died today. Surviving husband Hoy Patterson and infant daughter Pattyeia, with funeral arrangements pending Petersen brothers Mortuary.
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Janet Allan
W. L. Allan
Columbia Street
J. E. Johnson
Mo. Hine
Riverside Cemetery
Janet Black
Glasgow
Scotland
America
Moline
Allan
Waterino
St. Paul's
M. EH
Order of Astern Star
Rovert
Maniy Ta
Mire
Paul Keller
Cedar Rapids
Janes G. Smith
Watering
Margaret Patterson
Margaret Caroline Patterson
Parkershoro
Allen Memorial Hospital
Gab
Hoy Paderen
Patyieia
Hudss
Petersen Brothers
Heiress Delores Norris Bares World Riches Inheritance
A son was born to Mrs. Dellore Angell Norris in St. Charles, Illinois, heir to the Norris fortune once held by her late uncle. The marriage links to Lester Norris, a commercial artist, and the vast estate reportedly valued around tens of millions.
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Vester
Norris
Gus
St. Charles
Dellore Angell Norris
Lester Norris
John W. Ler
Ben B. Lindsay
Denver
Royal R. Graham
Prince Youssopol
Rasputin
Joseph B. Widener
New York
Rembrandt
Widener
Supreme Court hears case on publication of income tax returns
The Kansas City Journal Post and Baltimore Daily Post challenge the government overprinting individual income tax returns. Solicitor General Beck argues public inspection is narrower than publication while newspapers contend law grants publication rights and bans punishment as press freedom violation.
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International News sWire
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
Kansas City Journal-Post
Baltimore Daily Post
Fower
Beck
Paul Prys
Reed
Missouri
Newton D. Baker
Ohio
Federa Transtitution
Superintendent Knocks Driller Dead in Meeker
Meeker Colorado April 15 Police investigated a fatal confrontation between Ho Austin a driller with Marland 611 and Superintendent Henry Sauer after an altercation near the drill site Witnesses say Sauer struck Austin with a Fist after Austin became abusive Austin collapsed and died instantly in the floor scene remained under investigation by authorities
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Meeker
Colo
Ho Austin
Marland 611 Company
Henry Sauer
Austin
Sauer
Vatter
Tivo Women Die in Auto Crash Flames
Two women and a child burned to death when their car left the highway near Berestore and burst into flames. Mrs. S. Nevada Hereford of Aberdeen Washington and Miss Doreen Finnegan Yankton are the dead, with three year old David Macneegan among the deceased. Mrs. D. M. Finnegan was severely injured.
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Yankton
S. D
Berestore
S. Nevada
Hereford
Aberdeen
Wash
Doreen Finnegan
David Macneegan
D. M. Finnegan
Herefort
Drys’ Party Invitation Postponed in Madison
Telegraph briefs report a no show by drys for a wine and cider gathering at State Senator Ben Gettelman’s Milwaukee home leading to the event’s postponement. In Paris Marshal Foch submitted a 44‑case disarmament report to the Council of Ambassadors secretariat. In New York the Hippodrome theater was reportedly sold to a financial corporation for a bank and office project.
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Madison
Wis
Drys
Ben Gettelman
Milwaukee
Paris
Marshal Foch
Ger Chany
Council of Ambassadors
New York
Hippodrome
Financial Corporation
Damage Suits Filed Over Film Tour Echo in Des Moines
Des Moines April 16 damage suits totaling 3 105,000 are filed against Bryant Washburn and Harry Tighe in district court by H A Devaux, VP of Cosmic Production. The suits arise from the Cos- tic tour wreck and alleged slanderous statements by Washburn and Tighe. Washburn and Tighe had filed a separate 150,000 suit against Devaux after their personal appearance tour ended in Des Moines.
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Echo of Film Folks’ Tour
Des Moines
Bryant Washburn
Harry Tighe
Cosmic Production Company
California
H- A. Devaux
Cos- Tic
Omaha
Tighe
Washburn
Devaux
Stour
Modern Girl Faces No Fear in New Role Says Mrs Upton
Mrs Harriet Upton tells Town City women voters that today’s young woman is fearless and adaptable to new roles once barred. She argues effeminate stereotypes fade as college women blend independence with self trust in modern society.
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Town City
Harriet Upton
Taylor
Maylor
Boone Bandits Rob Interurban Station
The Fort Dage Des Moines and Southern interurban station at Boone was robbed last night. Two bandits stole $60. They were identified as James Stevenson and Eddie Fullerton, an ex convict of Boone. Sheriff informed local police. No further details were provided.
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Cedar Rapids
Ian
Fort Dage
Des Moines
Boone
Incalpottee
James Stevenson
Eddie Fullerton
Wheeler Wheeler Wheeler trial opens for Senator Wheeler in Montana
The Wheeler trial began in Great Falls with jury selection under Judge Frank S. Dietrich. Judge Dietrich excused many veniremen over farm duties while Wheeler and prosecutors prepared for testimony and the defense fought for peremptory challenges. The case centers on a $4000 fee Wheeler allegedly received for oil lease prosecution before the interior department after his election to the Senate.
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Associated Press
Great Falls
Mont
Burton KK
Wheeler
Government
Great Fails
Burton K. Wheeler
Department of the Director
United States Senate
Frank S. Dietrich
Dietrich
Viends
Slattery
Veniremen
Charles N. Prey
Geo. M. Bour- Guin
Montana
Thomas J. Walsh
S. C. Ford
W. F. O'Leary
James J. H. Baldwin
John L. Slattery
United States District Attorney
R. P. Stewart
Gordon Campbell
Department of the Interior
Senate
Harry M. Daugherty
Daugherty
Censor Will Block Peggy Hopkins Return to Films
Los Angeles reports Will Hays, the czar of the movies, plans to block Peggy Hopkins from returning to the screen. Hays aims to prevent the blonde beauty from appearing in pictures.
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Los Angeles
Alleged thief leaves identification card in Shenandoah case
Shenandoah April 16 police arrest George Philpott Knowlton after a car transfer ard dropped near a stash where 28 hides valued at 0 were reported stolen from Glen Hand. Two other suspects remain at large.
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Shenandoah
Glen Hand
George Philpott
Knowlton
Fitch in Comeback Denies Wife Helped Business
Reno, April 6. FL W. Fitch a hair tonic manufacturer denied his wife ever aided his business. She had testified in Des Moines that she sold tonic house to house to help build his firm. Fitch said he even had to do her housework. He has lived in Reno since January and is here for a divorce. Mrs Fitch filed suit in Des Moines yesterday for the same reason.
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Reno
Nev
W. Fitch
Des Moinés
Fort Dodge Fire Destroys Thirty Autos at Central Motor
Fort Dodge Ia April 16 Thirty cars were destroyed when a fire swept through the garage and show rooms of the Central Motor company at 2 am. Damage to the building shop equipment and automobiles will total 60000. Twenty occupants of apartments on the second floor were driven into the streets by the flames. The damage is one third covered by insurance.
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Fort Dodge
Central Motor Company
Widow Sues U S Government Over Caruso Royalties Tax
Dorothy Caruso Ingram widow of Enrico Caruso sues the United States in New York seeking 50000 dollars claiming during 1918 to 1920 the government wrongly taxed royalties from phonograph record sales of the famous tenor.
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Dorothy Caruso Ingram
Enrico Caruso
New York
United States
Sioux City Briefs Highlight Crimes and Local Deaths
Barney Kaplan was shot and seriously injured when two men attempted to rob his Sioux City grocery. Oskaloosa mourns William Crosson, promoter of John Fletcher college, a longtime Methodist figure. Des Moines notes influenza illness for Frank Miles, editor of the Iowa Legionnaire.
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Sioux City
Barney Kaplan
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Walther League
Missouri Synod Lutheran Church
Oakin
Mary Ann Strawahacker
Louisa County
Methodist Church
Town City
John Chopek
Here
Des Moines
John Hammil
J. A. Henderson
Jeffer- 500
Stephen Dandles
LeMars
Northwest Town
Nevada
William Robinson
Frank Kimberley
Collins
Kimberley
Clinton
Alvin Larson
Mercy Hospital
Second Iowa College Conference Set for May 3 in Iowa City
The second annual Iowa college and university presidents conference will be held in Iowa City on May 3. Beloit College President Mayer will deliver the principal address and present a discussion on present day aims in college education. Chancellor S P Copen of the University of Buffalo will discuss current movements in college education. More than twenty college heads are expected.
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Iowa City
Iowa College and University
Mayer
Beloit College
S. P. Copen
University of Butaio
Fire Devastates Cadiz Negro Section with 400 Homes Lost
Fire in Cadiz, Occidental Negro province, destroyed 400 small houses in a theatre district. About 2,000 residents became homeless as the blaze spread from a motion picture venue during the showing. Injuries were reported among evacuees. damage estimated at $100,000.
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Negro Section
Associated Press
Manila
Cadiz
Occidental
Negroes
Woman Joins Diplomatic Corps as Third Secretary
Lucille Atcherson of Columbus becomes the first woman to qualify for the American diplomatic corps and sails soon to serve as third secretary at the American legation in Berne Switzerland. She studied history and political science at Ohio State University and worked as secretary to the university president before war relief work and foreign service. Her parents, Mr and Mrs F W Atcherson, will bid her bon voyage in Washington.
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United Press
Columbus
Lucille Atcherson
Lucille
Europe
Berne
Switzerland
Miss Atcherson
Ohio State University
Diplomatic Corps
W. O. Thompson
American Committee For the Relief
France
F. W. Atcherson
Lucile
Washington
Misa Atcherson
State Department
Six Dollars Stop Divorce With Wedding Plan
Centerville Indiana April 14 a young divorcee and her fiancé and her father sought a marriage license after 50 years record showed she owed $14 in costs from a prior divorce. Officials found the decree not granted until the sum was paid and the trio lacked funds. They scoured pockets to raise the eight dollars leaving six more needed to wed.
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International News Wire
Centerville
Appanoose
Appanoose County
Dirigible Crippled and Drifting Toward North Sea
A crippled dirigible in a nine day commission drifts helplessly toward the North Sea after wrecking in gale winds. It battered coast towns including Lowestoft and Yarmouth, with fatalities reported as roofs and chimneys collapsed and ships were paralyzed.
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North Sea
London
Thea
Lowestoft
Great Britain
League
Bown
Belfast
Ulster
Yarmouth
Bor
Liverpool
Poisoner of Four Children May Be Dying by Own Hand
The article details allegations against Mrs. Cunningham in a murder case involving four children. It notes statements about alleged arsenic found in an exhumed body and hints at potential insanity tests if she pleads guilty.
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Mune
iMac
High Court Will Rule on Fate of Private Schools
The article notes the Supreme Court arguments on private schools were decorous and orderly, contrasting with heated congressional debates, and highlights the court's dignity as it deliberates questions central to organized society.
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High Court
Congress
Supreme Court
Csyl Herald-Tribune News Service
Traffic Diverted near Weeks Home To Aid Rest
Washington April 16 traffic around the home of Secretary of War Weeks was diverted to protect his sleep amid reports of a serious turn in illness. Officials denied the reports saying Weeks passed a restful night. Weeks suffered a slight stroke of thrombosis two weeks earlier partially paralyzing his left side and was reportedly improving.
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Washington, D. C
Weeks
Upper Sixteenth Street
O'Brien Iowa labor leader dies at 63 in Muscatine
J I O'Brien vice president of the Iowa Federation of Labor and Muscatine Trades and Labor assembly chief died at his home after a heart attack aged 63. A linotype operator for the Muscatine Journal since 1915 he was a long time labor figure and ally of many national leaders. Funeral plans not announced. Iowa federation officials express deep sympathy.
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Associated Press
Muscatine
O'Berien
Iowa Federation of Labor
Muscatine Trades and Labor Assembly
O'Brien
Muscatine Journal
Iowa City
Ometia
Des Moines
Lewis
J. G C. Lewis
Dubuque
Strate Labor Federation
Ethel
Edward
Chicago
Tulsa
Ohio
M Aa. Byrne
Iowa State Federation of la Dor
Iowa
J.c.lewis
Federation
Labor
Three Murders Spark Chicago Police Search
Chicago police hunted gunmen after three killings last night. Officer Lawrence Sullivan was mortally wounded and died in hospital. Richard Hill, a Black preacher, was shot during a hold up at a pawn shop. Joseph Giordano was shot by two assailants in an underworld feud.
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Chicago
Lawrence Sullivan
Richard Hill
Joseph Giordano
Storage Mail Car Looted near Carroll by three men
Police received word from Carroll that a storage mail car on the Northwestern railroad was entered and mail sacks opened. Three men were seen exiting the car as train crews approached, with one man carrying parcels believed to be parcel post mail.
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Council Bluffs. In
Carroll
Northwestern Railroad
Iowa Farmers to Settle in Canada
A caravan of six Cedar county farmers left Tipton for Canada to establish new farm homes. A freight train with their household goods and machinery will follow later in the week. The party includes six prominent families from Bennet county.
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Tipton
Cedar County
Canada
Bennet Com Countty
Swiss and Poles Seek Cal as Umpire in Future Disputes
A proposal to appoint President Coolidge as arbitrator for Poland and Switzerland has been informally laid before the state department by their ministers in Washington. Diplomats call the plan a new departure in diplomacy, granting the U.S. president perpetual authority as arbitrator between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Poland
Switzerland
State Department
United States
Two Players Fined and Suspended Five Days
New York April 16 Tacanes Fournier Brooklyn first baseman and Benny Myers Philadelphia National League coach were suspended for five days and fined 100 dollars each by President Heydler for engaging in a fist fight at Ebbets Field yesterday.
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New York
Tacanes Fournier
Brooklyn
Benny Myers
Philadelphia
Heydler
Ebbets Field
Earthquake Shocks Hit Calexico Waywardly
Four earthquake shocks rattled Calexico California last night breaking windows but causing no serious damage. The tremors were confined to Calexico and did not affect the surrounding area.
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Calexico
Cal
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