Capper Links Farm Labor Shortage to Food Shortages
Kansas Senator Arthur Capper warns that sustained low agricultural prices push farmers to leave the land, risking a food shortage. He says immigration ease would be considered with caution and that improved machinery may mitigate shortages during harvest rushes.
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Kansas
United Press
Topeks
Kan
Arthur Capper
Congressional
Capper
Illinois
Congress
Farm Bloc
Washington Bay 17 Relates Details of Flogging in Florida
Paul White a 17 year old youth from Washington DC has filed affidavits with state authorities detailing alleged mistreatment in a Hart J Knabb turpentine camp in Florida. He says he was flogged with a heavy belt and forced to drag a scrape box through swamps bayous and waist deep water, beaten daily after sentencing on vagrancy charges.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Hart J. Knabb
Paul White
Washington, D. C
White
Police Chief's Son Killed in Bandit Robbery
Pavhuska Oklahoma April 17 five bandits rifled the post office safe at 1 50 am. Robert Wilkerson son of the chief of police was killed and Shorty Harrison taxi driver wounded. Wilkersons body was riddled with bullets. Harrison is not expected to live. No money was obtained.
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Pavhuska
Okla
Robert Wilkerson
Shorty
Harrison
Wilkerson
Courier delivery cutoff note for home newspapers
The notice states home delivery should arrive before 5 30. If the carrier is late or there is an error, call 5100 to request a replacement copy. Calls must reach the office before 4 30 PM.
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Hoy
Textile Mills Run At High Activity With Rising Costs
Boston April 17 textile industry operates at high activity with cotton mills near 113 percent and woolen mills around 90 percent of single shift capacity. Orders exceed capacity forcing scale downs while costs rise due to higher cotton and wool prices and wages. Merchants note optimistic buyers yet warn against long commitments sparked by past downturns.
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W. Irving Bullard
Merchants’ National’ Bank
National Association Cotton Manufacturers
Boston
Mass
iThe
Northam
Southern Mills
United Press
One Bonus Bid May Break Deadlock in Bond Sale
Des Moines April 17 One sealed bid was presented for the 22 million soldier bonus bonds at 10 30 this morning but State Treasurer W J Burbank did not open it and adjourned the sale until 4 pm The treasury planned to continue intermittent offerings while awaiting market movement and possible bank syndicate underwriting to buy the bonds at par.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Rerg
W. J. Burbank
Burbank
More Investigation of Sugar Prices Ordered
Acting Attorney General Seymour announced that Attorney General Daugherty, while in Asheville, has reviewed all facts found by the Department of Justice on the sugar price rise and directed the investigation to continue vigorously.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Daugherty
Asheville
N. C
Seymour
Britain says Washington treaties block gun elevation on ships
London officials told the International News Service that the spirit of the Washington conference limits naval armaments and opposes raising gun elevations to extend firing range. They noted American naval authorities plan to proceed, and Britain will not negotiate on the issue under the treaties.
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International News Wire
London
British Admiralty Board
International News Service
Washington
United States
Admiralty Board
Army Men Play With New Deadly Agent at Presidio
Army officers at the Presidio in San Francisco test a lethal new agent described as more deadly than World War I weapons. Army headquarters says reports on experiments and tests will be released soon.
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San Francisco
Presidio
Army
Farmers See Benefit in Marketing Thru Grain Law Decision
Chicago officials and farmers hailed the grain futures act as constitutional and expected it to stabilize prices by reducing speculative fluctuations. The American Farm Bureau called it an epoch in agricultural progress as farmers could market grain through cooperative, cost-at-basis channels, while Chicago Board of Trade pit officials said the law merely regulates trading and will not disrupt operations.
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Chicago
Supreme Sport
American Farm Bureau
Chicago Board of Trade
Pit
Jury Deadlocked in Doctor Slaying of Dancer Case
In San Diego, Dr. L L Jacobs faces a murder charge in the death of dancer Fritzie Mann. Jurors could not reach a verdict after about 12 hours of deliberation and remained undecided as court reopened. Both sides caution that a likely disagreement may persist.
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San Diego
Cal
L. L. Jacobs
Fritzie Mann
Marsh
Jacobs
National Leader of G. O. P. Dies in South
Fred M. Warner former party figure and national Republican committeeman of Michigan died in Orlando Florida after a long illness He was 58 years old Warner sought winter relief in Orlando but failed to rally His body to be sent to Farmington Michigan for interment services
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Orlando
Fla
Fred M. Warner
Repubiican
Michigan
Warner
Farmington
Mich
Wheat Growers in West Stay Together
In Spokane Washington an overwhelming vote rejected disincorporation of the Washington Wheat Growers association at a special meeting. The 3000 member organization counts active members as those delivering wheat to the society from the 1922 crop.
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Spokane
Wash
Washington Wheat Growers’ Association
Compromise Sought in Iowa School Funding Deadlock
Des Moines April 17 report says a four four standstill on board of education appropriations for the next two years could force night session. Harrison group offers to settle near 8 million for all state schools. Legislature moves to coordinate work of three state schools and to consider seating a new committee.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Board of Education
Harrison Group
House
Senate
Ilay
Repeal of Wisconsin Tax Secrecy Clause Signed
Gov. John J. Blaine signs a bill repealing the secrecy clause in the Wisconsin tax law. State returns become public record, a measure opposed by large corporations who fear moving their offices if upheld by the supreme court.
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Allison
Wis
Wisconsin
John J. Blaine
Claugen
Supreme Court
New Department of Agriculture Takes Over Payroll Details
The article notes small raises including 800 dollars yearly for the executive council secretary and 600 dollars to the state historical department curator. It reports reductions in railroad commission and commerce council staff. The new agriculture secretary receives an 180000 dollar annual fund for salaries. Total payroll for departments to be absorbed is about 179000 dollars.
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Las
Executive Council
State Historical Department
Railroad Commission
Commerce Council
Department of Agriculture
High Living Costs Rise Again in March Prices
Washington April 17 Prices for necessities run 32 percent higher than a year ago with a 14 percent jump from February to March. Metals and building materials led gains with lumber brick paint steel nails and roofing tin rising sharply. Food groups show smaller but notable gains led by sugar products while farm goods and clothing also advance.
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International News Wire
Washington, D. C
Labor Department
Ottumwa Writer to Wed New York Publisher
Native of Ottumwa and noted writer Ironorea Willsie will wed William Morrow treasurer of Frederick A. Stokes company publishers before month’s end, per the New York World. Willsie, famed for western adventure tales, is a descendant of New England pioneers and a Wisconsin alumna. Her former husband, Henry Ulmer Willsie, was divorced last year.
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New York
Ironorea Willsie
William Morrow
Frederick A. Stokes Company
New York World
Willsie
New England
Ottumwa
University of Wisconsin
Henry Ulmer Willsie
Goodwill Delegation to France Heads to Sate Voyage
Harding to receive a Goodwill delegation of 147 women from 14 American cities en route to France under the American Committee for Devastated France. The group sails from New York Friday with committee officers. remaining plans call for May follow up.
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Washington
DP. C
Marding
White House
Ty Washington
France
American Committee
New York
Will Faltow
Richards Wizard Demonstration At Waterloo Theatre
Richards known as The Wizard draws a flood of letters to the Courier office. The Waterloo engagement features a magic show with music comedy and vivid scenery. Readers are invited to send questions for daily publication answers will use initials only.
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Richards
Wizard
the Courier
Waterloo Theatre
Waterloo
Cara
Helent, Ark
Market Street
Immigration Law Clash Over Labor Shortage Debate
Washington reports say President Harding backed by Secretary Davis examined a labor department report showing a skilled labor shortage in trades like steel. D. H. Gary of United States Steel argued for open immigration while Chairman Johnson defended restrictive laws as necessary to avoid flooding the market with cheap labor.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
H. Gary
United States Steel Corporaton
Davis
Labor Department
Uars
Wille Louse
Pravtsian
Johnson
House Immigration Commission
D. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Tobnson
Gary
United
Steel Corporation
Washington, D.C
E. H. Gary
United States
Husband
Germany
United Wingdom
Sweden
Norway
Disastrous Flood Hits Southeast Texas Rivers Rise
Beaumont Texas April 17 flood waters from the Neches and Sabine rivers rose, washing away Pine Island steel bridge and cutting highway links to the north. Over 100 homes submerged, shipping halted, damage in the thousands of dollars, with crest unseen and Hardin county villages cut off.
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Beaumont
Tex
Pine Island
Neches
Sabine
Texas
Hardin County
Venicemen for Radical's Trial Examine Venicemen
In St Joseph Michigan on April 17 the first of twelve prospective jurors for Charles BE Ruthenberg's trial in Cleveland was examined by the defense. The court adjourned with juror selection incomplete as defense lawyers had not yet used peremptory challenges. Observers expect challenges to be made to some jurors.
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St. Joseph. Michk
Charles BE. Ruthenberg
Cleveland
Michigan
Davenport Driver Bound Over in Boy's Death
Davenport Pennsylvania April 17 John Sievert was bound over to the grand jury on manslaughter charges after his auto struck and killed Robert Needham. Testimony at the preliminary hearing suggested disputed speed and possible alcohol involvement.
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Davenport, Fa
John, &. Stevert
Robert Neeedham
Needham
Sievert
Pensioners of Morris & Co Plan Court Fight Over Merger
Four hundred Morris & Co. retirees, recently merged with Avisour Pucklig, prepare a court action to safeguard pension rights. New owners arranged savings to handle pensions and workers serving communities face shifts after 18 months.
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Gilcago
Morris & Co
Avisour Pucklig Company
Tosday
Charity Budget for Six Lives on 110 85 a Month
A budget from Milas Florence Nesbit of United Charities outlines monthly needs for a family of six. Items include rent 18 dollars food 44.85 fuel 9.76 clothing 13.78 for the family and 6.50 for a working girl, with a total of 116.85 dollars. If the 18 year old works, 72.85 must be supplied by charity. The plan assumes a working girl wage of 12 dollars weekly and adjusts food if a father is present.
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United Pesky
Chicago
Milas Florence Nesbit
United Charities
United Charitas
Charits
New Chicago Council Denounces Blue Labr Bill as First Action
Chicago council opens its first session with a resolution denouncing the Sun day vine laws bill from Senator MacMurray. The measure is said to restrict personal freedom and is urged to be ignored by the legislature. Methodist and Baptist ministers’ association express support for the MacMurray bill.
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New Chicago Council
Chicago
General Assembly
MacMurray
Methodist and Baptist Ministers’ Association
Officials Wait for Word from Clara
Los Angeles sheriffs search for Mrs. Clara Phillips after a report she was located in Central America. Officials waited for confirmation from San Salvador, keeping wires active but receiving no reply as they pursue the hammer murder case.
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Los Angeles
Cal
San Salvador
Clara Phillips
Americans Flock to London for Duke of York Wedding
Legions of American sightseers descend on London to witness the April 26 wedding of the duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyons. Newspapers note democratic curiosity about aristocracy as crowds arrive and preparations turn London into a carnival. Lady Nancy Astor sends a mahogany whatnot to the Bowes-Lyons household.
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United Press
London
Duke of York
England
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyons
New York
Presen
Royal Residence
Nancy Astor
Bowes-Lyons
Europe
Daughters of the American Revolution weigh presidential race
The thirty second continental congress of the D A R debates defense policy and endorses Weeks in opposition to disarmament groups. Mrs G Wallace Hanger leads with Florida Kansas and other delegations backing her bid for president general as votes loom for Thursday balloting.
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Spon
Soriig
D. Alr
United States
Memorial Continental Hall
Thirty Second Continental Congress
Daughters of the American Revolution
Erstheto T
G. Wallace Hanger
Washington, D.C
Florida
Kansas
North Carolina
Connecticut
Georgia
California
District 6 Columbia
Hanger
George Maynard Minor
George Thatcher Guernsey
Dt A. H
William N. Reynolds
Anthony
Wayne Cook
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Cash
William “Cummings Story
New York
Bogey
Congress
New Diplomat Says Common Folks Talk Entirely Too Much
Alexander P. Moore newly appointed American ambassador to Spain says Americans and Britons should stop talking about international affairs unless they carry substantial opinion. He urges reliance on official government sources for such discussions.
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London
Mouch
Alexander P. Moore
Spain
Pittsburgh
United States
Great Britain
England
Moore
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Frances
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Neches and
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Clara
Norry
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