Farne loan plans face Congress again
Washington dispatch notes Farne loan plans will be taken up by Congress again as farmers emerge from six months of distress. Government support via the War Finance Corporation has steadied farm prices and bank stability, though some livestock sectors and crop markets remain weak. The piece predicts a period of rising business activity, contingent on international trade and future policy decisions about the War Finance Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magh Sullivan
Washington, D. C
War Finance Corporation
California
Govi
Finance Corporation
Diamond Joe
Paper delivery notice for pre 3 30 cutoff
The Courier announces home delivery before 3 30. If you do not receive the paper by that time due to carrier error, call 3830 and a copy will be sent. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 pm.
Mother Dies Rather Than Endanger Her Sleeping Children
In Kansas City on April 21 Mrs. Catherine Eras a 25 year old farmer's wife near Nelaan Missouri burned to death to save her two sleeping children. Her clothing caught fire and she ran to a room to fetch a blanket but feared waking the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Catherine Eras
Nelaan
Seven States in Big Debate at Carleton College
Northfield Minn April 21 seven states will be represented in the western division of the Interstate Oratorical association contests at Carleton college. The entrants include Howard Gilkinson Carleton Harold D Shaft University of North Dakota H Randolph Perry Upper Iowa University W Kelly Fairmont College Lloyd J Martin Hastings College Dean F McStoy Sioux Falls College and Lowell C Beers Park College. The top three will meet eastern leaders at Northwestern University May 5.
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Northfield
Minn
Interstate Oratorical Association
Carleton College
Howard Gilkinson
Hareld D. Shaft
University of North Dakota
Grand Yorks
H. Randolph Perry
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Wkelly
Fairmont College
Wichita
Kan
Lloyd J. Martin
Hastings College
Hastings
Neb
Dean F. McStoy
Sioux Falls College
Sioux Falls
Lowell C. Beers
Park College
Parkville
Northwestern University Atay
Prisoner Wins Fight for Life in Prison in Omaha
Otto Cass also called Immune Eddie English a Chicago criminal won his appeal for life after a jury found him guilty of murdering pawn broker Harry Hahn in a district court. He conducted his own defense and his closing remarks were credited with swaying the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Otto Cass
Eddie" English
Chicago
Harry Hahn
Cole
States Will Compete for Willard Banner
Chicago April 21 states compete for a Frances Willard banner to boost the Woman's Christian Temperance Union membership drive starting April 24 for three weeks. Miss Anna A. Gordon, the national president, aims to enroll one million members. California holds the banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frances B. Willard
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Anna A. Gordon
California
Hopeful Signs for Petroleum Industry at Pittsburgh Convention
In Pittsburgh on April 21 President I G Lyons of the National Petroleum Association said conditions in the petroleum industry have improved and are more hopeful than the last 18 months. Traffic manager F W Boltz urged reduced rail rates on petroleum and products and a case was prepared for the Interstate Commerce Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
I. G. Lyons
National Petroleum Association
F. W. Boltz
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mexico Asked to Send Delegates on Recognition Talks
San Antonio April 21 The Mexican government is invited to send representatives to Washington to discuss recognition by President Harding and Secretary Hughes. Albert Og Pant, secretary of foreign relations, will lead a Mexican delegation leaving for Washington at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Washington
Harding
Hughes
Mexico City
Albert Og, Pant
Mexico
Son of Devil Anse Hatfield Dies of Heart Disease
Williamson Virginia April 21 John Hatfield eldest son of feudist Devil Anses Hatfield died of heart disease last night He was riding a muleback over the mountain and fell dead after stopping to light his lantern
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Williamson, W
John Hatfield
Anse’ Hatfield
Weather Report Notes Road Conditions Across Several Cities
A Weather Bureau bulletin lists towns including Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Dubuque Faribault La Crosse Mason City Marshall New Hampton Postville Waverly. Main roads are generally passable with some rough stretches. side roads vary. Forecast calls for fair tonight and Saturday with light frost and cooler temperatures. some warming expected in central and southern portions.
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U. S. Department_or agriculture Weather Bureau
Charles City
Albert Lea
Minn
Algona
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Deigh 3
Dubuque
Faribault
la Crosse
Wis
Mason City
Marshall
Town New Hampton
Postville Water Low
Waverly
Pan American conference calls for world working women rights
International News Service reports from Baltimore on April 21 as Pan American women’s conference demands a charter of rights for women workers. Speakers including Miss Mary McDowell and Miss Mary Anderson urge shorter hours, fair wages, and united action to improve industrial conditions and advocate a women’s bloc in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Morris
International News Service
Stat
Baltimore
Pan-American Conference of Woman
Mary McDowell
Chicago
Shephaerd-Towner
Congress
Mary Anderson
Bureau of Women In Industry
Department of Labor
Raymond Roplins
Woman's Trade Union League
League of Women Voters
Call for Two Million Flood Fund to Combat Mississippi Delta Floods
Greenville Mississippi April 21 reporters say citizens in a mass meeting urged Mississippi Arkansas and Louisiana lawmakers to seek at least 2 609 000 in funds for flood fighting. The river commission funds are exhausted and action is urged to prevent a hopeless fight in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Miss
Mississippi
Arkansas
Touisiana
Congress
River Commission
New York Murders Puzzle Stuns Police
Police in New York faced a second fiendish murder within two weeks as Mrs. Elizabeth Drodowitzky was found slain in the coal bin of her apartment. Earlier Nellie Carey was killed by a killer dubbed Jack the Ripper, with her nude body found in a tenement hallway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elizabeth Drodowitzky
Nellie Carey
Jack the Ripper
Second Burch murder trial proceeds in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on April 21 the second trial of Arthur C. Burch for the murder of Z Belton Kennedy began testimony yesterday before a jury of eight women and four men with one male alternate and was to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Arthur C. Burch
Z. Belton Kennedy
Secretary Wallace to Deliver Arbor Day Eve Message
Secretary Wallace of the Agriculture Department will broadcast what is described as the most widespread radio message ever. The address airs at 2:15 EST from Arlington Virginia, San Diego and San Francisco stations, Great Lakes naval station, and other networks. Boy scouts will deliver it to mayors on Arbor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wallace
Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Goveernment
Arlington
V. San Diego
San Francisco
Great Lakes Naval Station
Army and Post Office Department
Radio Relay League
Radio Broadcasting
Germans and Russians Offer Replies at Genoa Conference
At Genoa the German and Russian replies to allied demands keep them in the talks. Germany accepts excluding its delegates from Russian discussions while retaining the Rapallo treaty. Russia backs paying foreign debts and restoring property if the Soviet regime gains de jure recognition with aid. The exchange aims to bridge the crisis and sustain conference progress.
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Lie
Associated Press
Genoa
Germns
Russia
United States
America
Richard Washburn Child
Italy
Commission On
Rapallo
Facta
Rathenau
Germany
Theallies
Villia de Albertis
Europe
Lloud George
Kendall Fixes April 28 as Iowa Arbor Day
Gov Ken dall designates Friday April 28 as Arbor Day in Iowa this year. Des Moines reports the official observance date and state celebration details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall
Iowa
Des Moines
Baseball Today Scores and Delays Across Leagues
National League games show New York 2 Brooklyn 1 and Philadelphia 9 Boston 1 in progress with other matchups including St Louis at Pittsburgh snowing and Cincinnati at Chicago. American League lists Washington 0 New York 1 in progress and Cleveland 3 Detroit 5 while Boston at Philadelphia and Chicago at St Louis are noted as postponed or in progress.
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New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Mary Baker Again Courts Mystery In Paris Romance
Viscount Janze said Miss Baker had not decided on marriage plans after four visits, while Allister McCormick remained in Paris avoiding reporters and wiring about auto buying. Reports placed Baker touring France with the viscountess and maid, with Normandy farm retreat rumors denied. The couple’s wedding fate and Baker’s return were left unsettled as McCormick sought travel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Paris
Mary Landon iBaker
Allister McCormick
Nahods
Viscount Janze
Miss Baker
Parla
Normandy
Wigeant Janze
Mebbeso
Chicago
London
Viscount Jnanze
La Follette Seeks Data on Naval Oil Reserves
Washington April 21 Senator La Follette Republican Wisconsin introduced a resolution seeking complete information on leasing rights in naval oil reserves. He also published a letter from former Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels arguing that early lease claims were filed by parties connected with Chicago stockyards who believed they were petitioning for an election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
la Pollette
Wisconsin
Josephus Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Navy Department
Chicago
Spotted Bandits Rob Chain Grocery Store
Two armed suspects, described as two Black men and a White man, robbed Frank Whyte's grocery store in Kansas City. They escaped in an automobile after taking about $2,000. This marks the third hold up by the trio in three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Frank Whyte
Steamer Crash in James River Kills One, Injures Several
Richmond Va April 21 One man was killed and several persons injured when the steamer Brewster of the Buxton line collided with the Lake Sterling of the Richmond New York line and sank in the James river about 50 miles from shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Brewster
Buxton Line
Lake Sterling
Richmond-New York
James River
Depew Sees Hope for World Peace on 88th Birthday
New York April 24 Chauncey M Depew born 183… today said on his eighty eighth birthday that wars will end and universal peace will begin. he feels 48 and would work in his office if his birthday not on Sunday. crediting Washington conference and Genoa conference for steering towards peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Wire
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Depew
Warding
Washington
Genoa
Cement mixers sell better in 1322 than ever
Reports from Waterloo industries show growth despite hardship in agriculture. Constriction Machinery Corp says cement mixer sales and factory activity reach formal capacity with shipments rising, especially to Boston and western states. Armstrong Manufacturing notes many inquiries but slower orders due to bad roads and finance limits. Ferguson Manufacturing also notes slow but improving prospects as managers view longer-term gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Lichty
Constriction Machinery Corporation
Curtais
Weller
Nols
Ohio
Boston
Mass
Becauga Tin
United States
Con Jalrution
Iunbridge
J. E. Armstrong
Thee
Armstrong Manufacturing Company
Ferguson Manufacturing Company
Sue
Reception and Election in Daughters of the American Revolution
In Washington today delegates to the D A R hold a White House reception at 3 30 p m followed by balloting for vice presidents. Results of the officer election are expected to be announced at tonight's session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
White Hoge
Congress of the Daughters of the Amelican
White House
U S Steel to Build Additional Gary Plant
U S Steel chairman announced plans to build a new Gary Indiana plant by National Tube Co with capacity 50000 tons per year. Financing includes 10 million in bonds and cash surplus. Plant will produce land and butt weld tubes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
OH. Gary
U. 3. Steel Corporation
Gary
Ind
National Tube Company
Owners Deny Miners Claim Coal Shortage
In Pittsburgh on April 21, R W Gardiner, head of the Pittsburgh Coal Producers association, said coal prices have not risen since the strike and coal is plentiful on railroad sidings. William Hargest, District 5 secretary for the United Mine Workers, released a statement arguing that a coal shortage exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Rans
Pittsburgh
R. W. Gardiner
Pittsburgh Coal Producers Association
William Hargest
United Mine Workers
King Victor Emmanuel Hosts Genoa Delegates Banquet
King Victor Emmanuel arrives in Genoa to visit the conference and will receive authorities at the prefects' palace. A banquet aboard the dreadnought Dante Alighieti will be held with all delegations invited, though Russian delegates may not have accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Genoa
Victor Emmanuel
Inorras
Dante Alighieti
Mystery Man Julius Romaine Dead in Thunderbolt Quarters
Savannah's secrecy shrouds Julius Romaine who died in Thunderbolt near Savannah. Once a mysterious figure who refused to reveal his past or receive visitors, he lived in a shed with threadbare clothing and kept letters secret. Authorities will hold the body to seek relatives who can uncover his hidden history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Julius Romaine
Lex Jux Solenin
Sone Evha
Tle
Howe
Thunderbalt
Jas
Whtergiet
Portugal Decorates Trans Atlantic Fliers With Glory
Captaina Sa cadura and Coutinho the Portuguese aviators who reached St Paul Rocks on their Juishon to Rin Janeiro Bight have been decorated with the grand croes of Christ. Fernanda Neronha will be their next landing place about 400 miles northeast of Pernambuen. The hydro airplane Portugal is expected to reach St Paul Rocks in less than two weeks and begin the fourth leg by May 3 heading toward Rio Janeiro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presa
Uishon
Captaina Sacadura
Coutinho
St. Paul Rocks
Rin Janeiro
Fernada Neronha
Pernambuen
Rio Janeiro
Filipino Independence Mission Instructions Approved
Manila April 21 The independence commission settled its differences over instructions to the independence mission to the United States directing the mission to seek immediate restoration of the Philippine republic Manuel Quezon withdrew his resignation after the resolution adoption stating he would not join the mission unless instructed to pursue full independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
P. I
Independence Commission
Unite States
Philippine Republic
Manuel Quezon
Farm Production Valued in 1921 At Half of 1420 Figures
The Agriculture Department estimated 1921 gross wealth from farmers at 12.366 billion dollars, about two thirds of 1920 and just over half of 1915. Four crops in 1921 outweighed half of all crop value, with corn, hay and forage, and wheat contributing prominent shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, I
Department of Agriculture
de Dartment
Congress Rushes Flood Aid as Mississippi Crisis Deepens
Congress quickly authorized 12 million dollars for Mississippi flood control after weeks of record-high waters. In Muscatine Iowa water forced three plants to shut. many homes evacuated, refugees moved to higher ground as cold weather worsened conditions. Across Clinton and along the river telephones failed, utilities strained, and levee work intensified with crews, convicts, and supplies moving to strengthen flood defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Huttig Manufacturing Company
Barry Manufacturing Company
Hirgeh Button Factory
Hart Coal Company
Bay Island
Clinton
Mississippi River
Waa
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
American Telegraph & Telephone
Clinton Coliseum
Iowa
International News Wire
Memphis
Tenn
Arkansas
Helena
Ark
State
Schenectady
N. Y
Mississippi Valley
Greenville
Here
Yazoo
Ferriday
Jonesville
Louisiana
Natches
Mississippi
Ios
United Press
Vincennes
Tod
Russellville
Wabash
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Anse” _ Hatfield
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Baseball Today
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Wan
San Felice
Towa
H. B. Lichty
D. AR
U. 8. Steel
Portugal
Republic
Owa River
Associated Preas
Senate
House
Weeks
Dawes
Vincenness
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