Capital combined railroads and banks face labor probe
Testimony before the railroad labor board alleges discrimination against rail workers paying higher wages for unskilled labor, while unions accuse 12 New York financial institutions and related railroads of a nationwide shutdown policy. W. Jett Lauck cites interlocking directorships linking banks, railroads, and materials producers to deflate labor and provoke unemployment.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
New York
W. Jett Lauck
Lauck
American Federation of Labor Bureau of Research
Railway Employe’s Department
Mutual Lite Insurance Company of N
Fixvsi National Bank
Equitable, Trust Company
J. P. Morgan & Co
Guaranty Trust Company
Equitable Lite Assurance Society of United States
American Surety Company
National Surety Company
Mechanics & Metals National Bank
National City Bank
New York Trust Company
Chasel National Bank
United States
House of Morgan
Make
Great Combine
Wii
Mapioves
Gads
Noted suffragist drowns in fit of low mood
New York April 19 The body of Mrs Jassie Hardy Stubbs Mackaye a noted suffrage worker was found in the East River. Identified today by friends Charles Whitaker and Mabel Irvin. Her husband Benton Mackaye rushed to Long Island City where the body was taken. She disappeared after eluding a nurse at Grand Central terminal following a nervous breakdown and threats of self harm. Mackaye led the Milwaukee Women’s Peace Society and organized a famed suffrage campaign in 1912.
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United Press
New York
East River
Jassie Hardy Stubbs Mackaye
Trish Freedom Fund Pledged At Chicago Meeting
The American Association for Recognition of the Irish Republic drafts resolutions urging U S recognition of an Irish republic. Delegates from across the country back the effort. A $2.5 million Irish fund boost follows pledges amid demonstrations during speeches by Irish figures including Harry Boland.
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Trish Freedom Fund
Chicago
United Press
United States
Trish Republic
American’ Association
Harding
Congress
Harry Boland
Mary, MacSwiney
Lord Mavror O'Callaghan
Cork
Germany Ordered to Transfer Gold From Berlin Bank
Paris dated April 19 The allied reparations commission ordered Germany to transfer Reichsbank gold holdings by April 22 to Coblenz and Calogas branches. If Germany refuses, the commission will demand immediate delivery of the gold to the commission itself.
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Associated Press
Paris
Allied Reparations Commission
Germany
Reichsbank
Imperial Bank
Coblenz
Calogas
President's Car Narrowly Avoids Truck Collision
Washington April 19 President Harding's automobile narrowly escaped collision with a motor truck in the capital. The presidential car was forced to the curb as the truck sped across the street, the driver stopping when Secret Service men leaped from their vehicle. The president was en route to Union Station, protected by agents and a party heading to the Bolivar statue unveiling in New York.
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United Press
Washington, B. C
Harding
Union Station
Secret Service
New York
Laddie Boy to Lead Washington Dogs Parade
Laddie Boy, President Harding's Airedale, will head Washington canine parade May 11 under Humane Education Society direction. Announcement of his invitation and acceptance was made at the White House.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Haid
Humane Education Society
White Hones
Jersey City to Host Carpentier Dempsey Title Fight
New York April 19 The heavyweight championship bout between Benny Leonard and Carpentier will be staged in Jersey City on Saturday July 2 Promoter Tex Rickard announced three potential sites Newark and Atlantic City among them All sites offer strong transport links and Jersey City authorities Chamber of Commerce support plus proximity to New York influence the final decision Rickard noted final site not yet chosen pending rail trolley and subway assessments
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Associated Press
New York
bempsey-Carpentier
Jere Ser City
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Tersey City
Rickerd
Newark
Atlantic City
Jersey City
Chamber of Commerce
Plans Adopted for Unique Masonic Temple at Park and Mulberry
The building committee approved plans for a Park avenue and Mulberry street Masonic temple. The 86 foot tall, stone edifice will span 120 by 142 feet with a 14 foot promenade around the upper four stories. It will house 1400 members, rental offices, Shriners rooms, ballroom on the third floor, two dining rooms, a mezzanine lodge area, and space for a pipe organ. Inverted searchlights will illuminate the sky, and construction is projected to cost about half a million dollars.
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Park Avenue
Mulberry Street
J. G. Ralston
Clinton P. Shockley
Howard B. Burr
Mortimer B. Cleveland
Trype
Chicago
Middle West
Cos
Shriners
Knights Templar
Acme
Sy-i
Temple Plans for New Edifice on Gamore Street Near Park Avenue
Plans for a new temple are underway with meetings at Gamore Street and Park Avenue two blocks from the proposed site. Work may begin later this season with committees arranging working capital and other details for the improvement. J. D. Luffing chairs the general committee.
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Gamore Street
Park Avenue
J. D. Luffing
May Remove Limit on Beer Prescriptions Policy Debate
Washington April 19 The Internal Revenue bureau weighs changing beer regulations to allow physicians to prescribe medicinal beer without limit current rules cap to 47 8 gallons per patient month The Prohibition enforcement department notes Volstead law covers use not quantity and questions legality of a fixed limit Prohibition Commissioner Kra mer has not moved to restrict doctors on amounts prescribed
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Internal Revenue Bureau
Prohibition Enforcement Department
Prohibition
Kramer
Zina Wins Marathon in New York Tome Record
Frank Zina of Newark New Jersey captured the American marathon title in Boston marking a new course record with 2 hours 18 minutes 57.9 seconds to beat Mike Ryan of New York who set 2 hours 21 minutes 18.1 seconds in 1972. Frank Mellor of Chicago finished third with 2 hours 22 minutes 12 seconds.
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Frank Zina
New Tome
Associated Frese
Boston
Mass
Tueky
Newark
N. J
Mike Ryan
New
Faris
Frank Mellor
Chicaco
Dimes
Drying Weather Improves Highways in North Region
Weather bulletin shows drying conditions after rain with unpaved roads drying in the north while locally wet in the tenth. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Wednesday. Towns listed include Albert Lea Minnesota Algona Chartes Celar Rays Debug Fa Wee Wwe and Wavern and Pinmary.
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Department of Agriculture
Obregon Plans 10 Percent Payment of Foreign Debt
President Obregon of Mexico announced plans to convene a preliminary conference with foreign creditors to devise a plan for Mexico to pay its debts. Mexico’s debt stands at 274,000,000 dollars with about 1.4 million available in treasury funds for interest and partial debt payments. He ordered dispatch of Francisco Perez to Monterey to arrange purchases of up to 100,000,000 worth of rolling stock and rail equipment, aiming to rehabilitate rail transport and restore lines to owners when normality returns.
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United Dress
Mexico City
Mex
Obregon
Maxtep
Mexico
Treasury
Francisco Perez
National Railways
Monterey
Peres
Unity
Report Big Floods in Tabasco State
Report from San Juan and Pautista in Tabasco says heavy rains caused widespread flooding with hundreds feared dead. Naval ships stand offshore as relief teams prepare to aid marooned residents. destruction includes buildings, bridges, and plantations amid rising floodwaters.
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Tabasco
Tailed
San Juan
Pautista
Mex
Danser
Thes
Naval v. S
Courier Delivery Instructions and Contact
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 5 30. If you do not receive your paper on time due to carrier error or other cause, please call 3330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 80 p m.
Harding Hurries To New York for Bolivar Unveiling
President Harding hurried from Washington to New York to attend the Bolivar statue unveiling and deliver a goodwill message to South America. Mrs Harding joins, with a prominent guest list for the ceremony in Central Park. Afterward Harding to visit the Lighthouse for the Blind to inspect efforts aiding the sightless.
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United Wrese
Washington
Jeet
Congress
Harding
White House
Haching
Senate Orders Probe Into Railroads by Senate Panel
The Senate authorized a general investigation of the railroad system. Chairman Cummins led a resolution adopted by the Interstate Commerce Committee to probe maintenance costs efficiency and waste. The inquiry begins with railroad executives as the first witnesses.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
Cummins
Interstate Commerce Committee
Toyee
Mar J
Airoad
Taxi Trust Robs in Des Moines
Des Moines reports local petition seeking renewal of a city ordinance that requires taxi stands to obtain consent from property owners before parking. Proponents say the statute is used by taxi owners to charge high rents for stand space, while opponents call it unfair targeting of taxi services.
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Taxi Trust
Des Moines
Uaissons
Reneal
Ead Owrers
Privifeze DY Apwratine
Illinois Central freight train derailment near Prinehar
A freight train from Illinois Central derailed near Prinehar today, shaking several cars and causing damage but no serious injuries. Rescue workers reported multiple freight cars smashed and crews assessing the scene.
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le Tran
eRe
United Press
Sioux City
Arms Postal Clerks Handling Cash with Sawed Off Shotguns
The postoffice department announced that sawed off shotguns and 46 caliber revolvers obtained from the war department will be shipped to post offices handling valuable mail. Armed employees, many veterans, will defend against mail robbers with the weapons.
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Arms
Associated, Press
Washington
France
Berlin
Postoffice Department
Cnlire
War Department
Kendall names new colonels on his official staff
Gov. Kendall today formally announced the members of his official staff. The list includes colonels Joan Luper Marshalltown J J Wilson Washington George Grits Des Moines Herman Johnson Waukon Frank Lymak Des Moines Rafael Chase Nes Moines Hanford McNidar Mason City George Hath Nes Monnce Henry Haroes Ceo taryilen Kelley Sioux City Frank B. Younkin Greurman all with lieutenant colonel rank and George F Everest lieutenant of the One hundred sixty eighth Iowa National guard to be detailed for duty with the staff.
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Associated Prese
Dee Moines
Gov. Kendall
Joan C. Luper
Marshalltown
Hores J. Wilson
Washington
George L. Gtrtos
Des Moines
Herman. C. Johnson
Waukon
Frank & Lymab
Rafael. Chase
Nes Moines
Hanford McNidar
Mason City
George Hath
Nes Monnce
Henry C. Haroes
Ceotaryilen Kelley
Sioux City
Frank B. Younkin
Greurman
Coronels
George F. Everest
One Hundred Sixty-Eighth
Iowa National Guard
Stad
Ciatins Burden of Sales Tax on People
Washington April 1 William W Johnston then president of the Peoples Reconstruction league denounced the proposed sales tax as the worst kind of grand larceny. The turnover sales tax now before Congress would levy 41.8 billion on the people with moderate and small incomes in addition to the 4 percent income tax they already pay. Johnston said the total two billion dollars raised by the tax would see the wealthy contributing about 200 million.
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United Press
Washington
Willian
WH. Johnston
Peoples’ Reconstruction League
Congress
Johnston
Nominations by Harding Sent to Senate for 3 Posts
Nominations transmitted from the White House include George W. Aldridge for Tenth district customs in New York, Albert B. White for internal revenue in West Virginia, and John Poster Symes for Colorado, as announced in Washington on April 19.
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Washington, D. C
Hardings
Senate
White House
George W. Aldridge
New York
Albert B. White
Parkersburg
W. Va
Internal Revenue
West Vireila
John Poster Symes
Colorado
Wolfe dies by poison amid neighbor terror tale
R E Wolfe a 36 year old farmer accused by his stepdaughter of a serious crime died by taking strychnine at his farm near Farmer eight miles northwest of the city. He had earlier terrorized neighbors with a pistol compelling Charles Branniger to accompany him to apologize to Mrs Wolfe. A suicide note claimed innocence and sacrifice to spare his family. Deputy sheriff found him convulsing on a bed as a bottle labeled strychnine lay nearby. a .22 revolver was recovered.
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K. EB. Wolfe
Farmer
Wolfe Hiad
Charles Branniger
Porson
Wolfe
R. E. Wolfe
Eras Bo Wolpe
Godfrey Messer
Fern Kistner
Dstrict
Ars
F. A. Robinson
Robinson
North Wallerloo
Charles DB
Branniger
Sheriff's Office
Iver Stahlkopf
Wcidow
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