Republican Party moves to end Southern delegates system
Washington April 20 The Republican party plans a rule change to bar nonvoters from national conventions and end the long status of Southern delegates. If adopted the South would elect delegates only from qualified voters, shrinking Southern delegates from 121 to about 76 and paving the way for a party of legally eligible voters in the region.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Republican Party
Offijay
Hich
Pinion
National Committee
Harding
South
Suthern
Supreme Court of the United
Ates
Asienal Committee
Preme Court
Anyoe
Hardy
Iding
Wedding Trek Through Snow Stops Neither Uproar nor Delay
The marriage of Miss Catherine Wernie of Greenville Illinois was not delayed as groom William A Schnell, blocked by snow in Wisconsin, walked 48 miles through the snow from a blocked train at Freeport to reach his bride.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Catherine Wernie
Greenville
Freeport
William A. Schnell
Wisconsin
Schnell
Parole Appeal Filed by Harold Henwood for Von Phul Murder
Harold Henwood, serving a life sentence for the 1911 murder of Tony von Phul in Denver, has appealed for parole. The case involved a barroom shooting at the Brown Palace and the death of bystander George Copeland amid allegations of a blackmail plot over a nude painting. Action on the appeal is to be taken next month.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Harold Kk. Hepwood
Canon City
Tony von Phul
St. Louis
Aeromaut
Henwood
von Phul
Brown Palace
George Copeland
John W. Springer
New York
Hays to Humanize U S Postal Service Tells Union Heads
Postmaster General Hays announced a conference with presidents and officers of seven postal unions to discuss establishing a welfare service. He indicated the effort is part of his plan to humanize the postal service and a welfare director may be appointed as a result.
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Hays
U.S. Postal Service
United Press
Washington, D. C
Postal Service
Voliva Reelected Zion City Overseer in Landslide Vote
Wilbur Glenn Voliva, leader of the Church of Zion and Zion City overseer, secured a sweeping victory in the April 19 election on a platform advocating blue laws, anti tobacco measures, compulsory church attendance, long skirts for women and anti swearing. His re election likely ends rival church groups in Zion, which he has branded ecclesiastical goathouses.
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Zion City
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Church of Zion
Voliva
Zion
American Company Licensed in Germany
The International Mercantile Marine company announced that a license to do business in German ports on an equal basis with German controlled firms has been issued to the American line of steamships. An official said previous restrictions were due to a technical state of war.
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The
Associated Press
New York
Germany
International Mercantile Marine Company
French effectives at high percentage in 1921 draft
Paris April 20 Reports show the military class of 1921 called to the colors during April has yielded 210000 men more than 75 percent of youths 20 years of age schooled to military service This is first time such a high percentage of effectives has been secured Newspapers attribute result to less drinking more sports and improved living conditions on French farms
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Woman Killed In Auto Crash Near Council Bluffs
Mrs Helen Campbell died after an automobile carrying four people including Abe Paulson, a man named Anderson, and Mrs Willis overturned near the city edge. Police reported the other occupants were injured. Carpenters and joiners in Freeport, Illinois, cut wages from 1.00 to 0.875 hours, effective April 25.
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Associated Press
Council Bluffs. In
Helen Campbell
Abe Paulson
Anderson
Willis
Carpenters
Freeport
Taion Carpenters and Joiners
Highways Survey Summary for Iowa and Minnesota Cities
A Weather Bureau and Agriculture Department summary dated April 20 1921 outlines a highways survey covering many towns including Albert Lea Mn Altona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault Mn La Crosse Wis Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Waterloo and Waverly The report lists the territory and towns included in the sub-series and provides a general overview of the highway conditions and planning in the region.
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Weather Bureau
Charles City
Albert Lea
Minn
Altona
Charles
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Des Moines
Dubuque
Faribault
la Crosse
Wis
Mason City
Marshalltown
New Hampton
Postville
Waterloo
Waverly
Gunmaary
26000 Starving in Alabama appeal to Gov Kilby
Birmingham April 20. The Salvation Army says 26000 people in northern Alabama coal fields face starvation due to a miners strike. It reports Pratt City United Mine Workers demand reemployment or relief, and Marvel union seeks aid for 634 destitute men, women and children. The group says aid is stretched and urges others to help.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Thomas EB. Kilby
Salvation Army
Southeastern Division
Pratt City
United Mine Workers of America
Kilby
Marvel
Would Let Germans Restore Coal Mines in Northern France
Paris April 20. In the chamber of deputies minister Louis Loucheur argued for using German labor to rebuild devastated northern French mines. He noted 140 shafts damaged and 2,800 kilometers of tunnels ruined, but predicted output fall from 18 million tons annually to 4 million in 1921 and said full restoration would take twenty years.
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France
Associated Press
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Louis Loucheur
Germany
M*coucheur
Detention of Fresno Visitor Over Queer Actions
A man believed from Fresno California was detained at Bellevue Hospital New York after failing to explain alleged queer actions near a Twenty fourth Street war late yesterday. Doctors found an aviation service identification tag on his wrist reading Lieut Fred Sheldon Judson.
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United Press
New York
Fresno
Cal
Bellevue Hospital
Twenty-fourth Street
Aviation ‘Service
Lieut
Fred Sheldon Judson
Convicted for Killing Man Who Kissed Wife
Des Moines reports Alex R. Graves was found guilty of manslaughter by a Polk County jury after a five hour deliberation. Graves shot Clarence DeVault last year upon discovering DeVault with his wife in a car, claiming the shooting was accidental. Pending sentencing in district court.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Alex R. Graves
Polk County
Graves
Clarence DeVault
DeVault
Leading Churchman Dies in Des Moines
Des Moines April 20 Rev. Dr. 3 FL St. Clair, one of the state’s best known Methodist ministers, died after five weeks illness at a hospital. Washington AP report notes a Harding advisory committee on aviation policy for civilian and military use.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
St. Clair
Washington, D. C
Harding
Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Congress
Will Ask Woman Jurors for Trial of Mrs Orthwein
Chicago April 29 Prosecutor Lloydé Heth announced plans to seek a women jury for the trial of Mrs Cora Orthwein the divorcee accused of manslaughter in the death of Herbert C Zeigler a top Goodyear Tire executive. Orthwein collapsed in court as she faced the date setting and declared I loved Herb and I killed him in a self defense claim.
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United Press
Chicago
Lloydé Heth
Cora Orthwein
Orthwein
Herbert C. Zeigler
Goodreat Tire & Rubber Co
Ben Short
Senate Ratifies Colombian Treaty Amid Debate
The Senate is expected to ratify the Colombian treaty today by a large majority. It grants Colombia yearly installments totaling 25 million dollars, special rights in the Panama canal zone, and recognition of Panamanian independence, shaping the Colombia Panama boundary. House study weighs immigration bill as tax policy remains unsettled.
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Martin
United Press Star
Washington, D. C
Senate
South American Republic
Sines Panama
Theodore Roosevelt
Panama
Canal
Colombia
United States
Panama Canal Zone
Panama-Colombia
Police Kill Youth 18 Auto Thief Suspect
Chicago reports an 18 year old, Simon Shonkman, shot and killed while fleeing police custody after being detained for loitering near a garage. Two other youths wounded in a pistol hatre hospitalized. police suspect a gang of youthful auto thieves.
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United Press
Chicago
Simon Shonkman
Shonkman
Policmen
Trig
Bergdoll Peace Declaration Raises Draft Evader Push
Sedatia Miss April 20 A Ras Nation opposing a peace with Germany until draft evader Grover Cleveland Bergdoll is returned to the United States was adopted by the Nickinson post of the American Legion. The event reflects wartime tension and a plea for Bergdoll�s return.
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Associated Press
Sedatia
Miss
United States
Germany
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Nickinson
American Legion
Uncle Sam Offers Whisky to Drugists at One Dollar a Gallon
United Press reports nearly a million quarts of imported whisky gin and brandies certified by the government are for sale at one dollar per gallon through the customs service. Seized from border rum runners the liquor must be tested and is no less than pre war proof. Hospitals druggists and manufacturers may obtain permits to buy for non beverage uses.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Ashworth
United States Customs Service
Customs Service
Seamen Refuse Wage Cut Threatening Broad Strike
In New York on April 20 tensions rose as operators move to impose a wage cut of 26 to 40 percent upon expiry of the current agreement. The International Seaman’s Union branches reject the cut and present counter demands, led by Andrew Furuseth. About 110,900 marine workers are on the coasts and Great Lakes, with 70,000 currently employed.
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United Press
New York
Te American Steamship Owners’ Association
International Seaman’s Union
Ther
Andrew Furuseth
Great Lakes
Legion Invites Fact and War Celebrities to Convention in K C
The American Legion announced invitations to prominent World War I figures from Britain France Belgium and Italy through the state department and embassies. Invitees include Marshal Foch Admiral Beatty Lieut Gen Baron Jacques and Gen Ernesta Caviglia for a convention in Kansas City on October 1.
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K. C
United Press
Washington, D. C
American Legion Today
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Italy
State Department
Mariskal Foch
Admiral Beatty
Baron Jacques
Enstica Caviglia
Irish Organization Launches Million-Member Drive
United Press dispatch from Chicago reports the Readauartery of the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic begins a nationwide campaign to recruit one million members after a two day convention. Delegates from across the country approved resolutions urging Congress to recognize the Irish Republic. Edward Doheny of Los Angeles was elected president of the association.
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United Press
Chicago
Readauartery
American Association For the
Congress
Edward
Doheny
Los Angeles
Ians
Boy, Age 4, Struck by Truck In Alley Incident
Four year old Robert Burns, son of Mr and Mrs William J Burns 501 Jeffer Som street, was hit by a motor truck near Covell's hardware alley on Fourth street west at 2:30 pm He suffered serious internal injuries and was taken to Black Hawk building for examination Doctors note more tests needed to determine extent of injuries
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Robert
William J. Burns
Jeffer Som Street
Covell's Hardware
Fourth Street
Foster
Pinny
Alm. Wilson
Black Hawk
German Reparation Stance Rebuffs Gold Transfer Demand
Berlin reports Reichsbank chief Havenstein and financial writers reject relocating Germanys gold reserves to the occupied zone, arguing it would devastate currency and provoke surging prices. Allies press toward May 1, with Sassoon and Briand leaders considering military options as talks intensify. Dutch Masters Harvester ad noted.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Havenstein
Reichsbank
Germany
Herr Havenstein
United Press
London
Lloyd George
Philipp Sassoon
Hythe
Briand
France
Great Britain
Rhineland
Baseball results today from multiple venues
Washington beat Philadelphia with Hasty Erickson and Gharrity handling the batteries. Detroit pairing Mails ONeill faced Oldham Ainsworth. New York defeated Boston with Russell Tuel and Quinn Schang behind the plate. St Louis Chicago game postponed due to rain. Chicago faced Pittsburgh with Carlson Freeman and Warrell on the batteries.
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Philadelphia
Hasty and Erickson and Gharrity
Detroit
Cleveland
Mails
Oldham and Ainsworth
New York
Boston
Russell and Tuel
Quinn and Schang
Cincinnati Battery Pairing Noted in St Louis Report
Vague notes from a game string list Cincinnati batteries Haines and Ditho L Rixey and Wingo. Boston New York Boston batteries Nohf and Say Scott ONeill. Philadelphia1 Brooklyn Ze Tateries Smith and Miller Braggy E derive.
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St. Louis
Haines
Ditho
Rixey
Wingo
Boston
New York
Scott Ard O'Neill
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Smith and Millermith
Braggy
Western States Form Senators and House Members Unite on Japan Immigration
Senators and representatives from 11 far western states organized a group to seek common ground on Japanese immigration. Senator Johnson of California was named chairman and will appoint an executive committee with one senator and one representative from each of the eleven states California Oregon Washington Idaho Utah Nevada Arizona New Mexico Texas Oklahoma and Colorado. The group aims to expand the effort by inviting more states and tackles the issue as an urgent mutual concern.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Johnson
California
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Utah
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Colorado
Farmers press for freight rate cuts to President Harding
Farmers from across the United States gathered under the National Farmers Union in Washington to press for lower freight rates. After talks with the Interstate Commerce Commission, delegates signaled dissatisfaction and urged a conference of shippers labor the railroad labor board and bankers to foster voluntary rate reductions and restore commerce to normal.
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Associated
Washington, D
United States
National Farmers’ Union
Harding
Inter- Sale Commerce Commission
National Farmers' Union
Railroad Labor Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mexico's Credit Strength Lifts Buying In Mexico
United Press dispatch from Chicago quotes Paul W. Kunning, foreign trade expert, stating Mexico holds the best credit of any nation. He notes Mexican businessmen are buying textiles, mining and railroad equipment, with rapid growth in the food drying sector and improved rail facilities aiding markets.
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United Press
Chicago
Mexico
Paul W. Kunning
Chicago Association of Commerce
Kunning
Midwest
Promoted After 35 Years Accounts Are Found Short $40,000
Boston April 20. A $40,000 treasury shortage was revealed after an audit ordered by retiring City Treasurer Thomas W. Murray. The deficit appeared in the accounts of Thomas O. O Daly, cashier of the treasury department, who has served 35 years. Mayor Peters announced O Daly will become the new city treasurer.
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Associated Press
Boston
Thomas W. Murray
Thomas O. O'Daly
Treasury Department
Peters
O'Daly
Summerlin Reports From Mexico Arrives in Washington
George T. Summerlin American chargé d affaires at Mexico City arrived in Washington on April 20 and submitted a preliminary report to the State Department. Official dispatches indicate growing economic disorder in Mexico but do not show major upheavals reaching a dangerous scale yet.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
George T. Summerlin
Mexico City
Hughes
Mexico
Dee State Department
Department
Graves Out on Bond Pending Appeal Move
Alex R. Graves, convicted of manslaughter in the death of Clarence DeVault, was released on a $10,000 bond. A motion for a new trial or appeal is expected to be filed within days.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Alex R. Graves
Clarence DeVault
Liberty
Labor Board Hearings On Outside Wages And Waste Costs
Railroads presented extensive statistics claiming a billion dollar annual waste due to managerial inefficiency as they seek wage reductions for unskilled labor. The exhibit lists recoverable wastes at about 587.5 million dollars yearly plus unestimateables, urging cooperative bargaining and standardization to curb costs.
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