Supreme Court Grain Law Promises Lower Living Costs
Washington April 21 The grain futures decision opens a path to cutting middleman fees and curbing speculation. Farm bloc leaders say the ruling will lower retail prices and plan to extend the regulation to cotton sugar and coffee exchanges in December. Senator Fletcher agrees the decision broadens oversight and may curb manipulation of farm product prices.
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International News Wire
Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Derlareil
Ladd
North Dakota
Supreme Court
Fletcher
Florida
Lada
New York
New Orleans
South
Marjorie Daw and Alfred Sutherland Wed in Beverly Hills
Marjorie Daw actress and Alfred Edward Sutherland director and actor wed at a Beverly Hills residence attended by Mary Pickford as matron of honor and Charlie Chaplin as best man. Daw listed as Verite House age 21. Sutherland listed age 26.
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Sutherland
Beverly Hills
Los Angeles
Cal
Alfred Edward Sutherland
Douglas Fairbanks
Mary Pickford
Onor
Charlie Chaplin
Dan
Marverite BE. House
Chapin
Edie Sutherand
Armour Company elevates four heads to vice presidents
In Chicago on April 21 four department heads of Armour Co. assumed the duties of presidents after nine new board members joined the board, naming practical farmers bankers and business men. J Ogden Armour was elected chairman and E White named president. The four new vice presidents are N T Kiley F W Bilis E A Brown and J Johnson.
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Chicago
Armour Co
J. Ogden Armour
Edson White
N. T. Kiley
F. WW. Bilis
E. A. Brown
J. Johnson
Pioneer Waterloo Merchant George H. Robinson Dies in New York
George H. Robinson, pioneer Waterloo merchant of the W. S. G. H. Robinson firm, died Thursday in a New York hospital at age 82. His daughter Gertrude cared for him during a seven year invalid period. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. George Playter and Rad Robinson in Joplin, Missouri, plus a sister-in-law Mrs. J vdia Lanphere and niece Mrs. Florence Dunkelberg in Waterloo. He earlier left Waterloo about 25 years ago and had recently returned for several months.
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George H. Robinson
Waterloo
New York City
J Vdia J. Lanphere
Florence Dunkelberg
Robinson
Gertrude
Mr. Robinson
Frm
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George Playter
Rad Robinson
Joplin, Mo
Women’s Christian Temperance Union plans aggressive campaigns
Des Moines reports the Town WCTU preparing a vigorous push for next year’s state and national conventions. Delegates pledged to back candidates endorsed by the union, with stricter enforcement of prohibition laws the central issue. The national conference in Washington adopted a resolution demanding strict enforcement of the eighteenth amendment. Local groups urged to organize early and align religious civic and fraternal bodies with the legislative program.
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Des Moines
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Jdn
Wise Smith
Ini
Washington
Aiute
Dalen
Governors Wills Attend Conference on Foreign Trade
Des Moines April 21 Governors of 18 middle western states have been invited to the foreign trade conference starting April 24. Leading midwest commercial and agricultural groups are expected to attend to discuss marketing of industrial and farm products. Speakers include Carl Vrooman and Dr Julius Klein with Governor Kendall asked to open the session. The department of commerce will provide reports on foreign and domestic trade.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Midwest
Carl Vrooman
Julius Klein
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Stewart
Kendall
Department of Commercce
Klein
Eight-Hour Day Authorized for Fort Madison Prison Staff
Fort Madison Iowa April 21 Warden J P Hollowell says passage of the Potts Will provides an eight hour day for guards and other employes at the state penitentiary. The measure cleared both houses and awaits Gov Kendall signature and would take effect July 4 becoming the state's only eight hour law.
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Fort Madison
State Penitentiary
J. P. Hollowell
General Assembly
Kendall
Hidwell
Potts
Tobacco Blunts Intellect Tests at Simpson College
Indianola Iowa April 21 Col lege freshmen intelligence tests show tobacco users underperforming non smokers. 32 percent of freshmen used tobacco, with non smokers averaging around five points higher than tobacco users. Dr J J Hillman president says steps will continue at Simpson to discourage tobacco use.
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Indianola
Ira
College
Simpson College
J. J. Hillman
Col‘ege
Hijlman
Roy Clue Loses 61000 Suit Against Railroad at Jesup
Cedar Rapids dispatch reports District Judge O F Ellison directed a verdict for the Illinois Central railroad as defendant in a 61000 damage case brought by Roy Clue of Jesup. Clue claimed injuries from a grade crossing accident in Jesup in 1924.
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Cedar Rapids. In
O. F. Ellison
Thinois Gentral Railroad
Roy Chic
Jesup
Keokuk Hosts B Y P U Conference Delegates
Keokuk Iowa hosts a two day gathering of the B Y P U with more than 100 delegates enrolled for the opening session at the First Baptist Church. Notable attendees include Edwin Phelps from Chicago Victor N Willer from Des Moines and John L McCraix from Fort Madison. An organ recital by Mrs Mela Kummer Wiednisch closes the night.
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Keokuk
Jane Haptist
Association of the
Mela- Kummer
Algona Wife Slayer Dies at Fort Madison Prison
T Benjamin of Algona, convicted of murdering his wife in January, died in the prison hospital at Fort Madison after a monthlong illness and a recent heart attack. The 53 year old church organist and bandmaster was buried in the prison cemetery following the death.
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Fort Madison
Slaver
Bennjamin
Tinl- Jowell
Benjamin
Deeren
Yon
Towa Woman to Attend Columbia Citizenship Course
Des Moines officials announce Iowa woman will be sent to Columbia University for a July 15 27 citizenship short course in New York. The selection is funded by Meredith Des Moines and coordinated by the Town State College extension division and the League of Women Voters.
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Des Moines
Meredith
Iowa
Columbia University
Bri Iheld
New York
Towa League of Women Voters
Woman's Extension
Town State College
League of Women Voters
Cedar Rapids Wins Two-Mile Relay in Kansas Events
Lawrence Kan April 21 The two mile university relay was won by Nebraska Higgins Allen Coats and Gardner Minnesota was second Wisconsin third Time 2:08 38 5 10 Two mile high school relay Cedar Kapida Yeistey fall Healy Murray Kansas City northeast second Sioux City maruual third Time 08 339 10
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Kan
Nebraska
Higgins
Allen Coats
Gardner
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Cedar Kapida
Yeistey
Healy
Murray
Kansas City
Sioux City
Summon Witnesses in Cooper Tax Case
United States marshals served subpoenas on witnesses around Cedar Rapids as the Cooper income tax case heads to federal court in Dubuque next week. Indictments were returned last fall against A. A. Cooper William A. Cooper and Katherine Cooper Dubuque manufacturers alleged to owe over $400000 with interest and penalties.
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Cedar Rapids
United States
Dubuque
Gosper
Coopers
A. A. Cooper
William A. Cooper
Katherine Cooper
Dubuaue
Mystery in Hanging of Bay at Davenport Iowa
Authorities investigate the death of Matthias Mar kson 11 found hanged from a rope in a barn on his father's Davenport farm with two leading theories: accidental fall with the rope catching his neck or self-inflicted death. parents say no motive.
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Davenport, Ja
Matthias Mrrkson
Kendall Urged to Veto Gas Tax Bill
Kendall urged by various organizations to veto a state gas tax bill described as discriminatory. The governor is expected to decide soon as several bills await his signature and many were prepared for action today.
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Kendall
Nendall
Nox
Burbank Faces Bond Sale Deadlock In Iowa
An Iowa stalemate over a 22 million soldier bonus bond issue widens as State Treasurer Burbank and three council members clash over selling. With no bids, the sale is adjourned to 11 a m Monday while officials push for a new approach and bond houses doubt success.
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Thibo
Burton
State Executive Council
Burbank
Ono
Guy
Kendall
Fadies
Sfaynes
Ramsay
Send Pheasant Eggs from England to Hatch in America
London April 21 Experiments by a large game breeders firm show pheasants eyes can be shipped to America and hatched. The firm arranged with a transatlantic line of steamers to transport 19 000 eggs during the coming laying season. Eggs will be shipped in the shell and hatch in incubators about ten days after arrival.
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London
America
Iitharto
Vice President and Cashier Accused in Bank Embezzlement
Catrol April 21. Grasse Point Savings Bank officials Charles P. Ransom and Albert Earl Kerby embezzled large sums. Assistant Prosecutor Milton B. Nellis said investigations show defalcations far exceed the $25,000 cited by the confessors. Both officers, a vice president and the cashier, acted independently and knew the other's defalcation.
Iowa Guard Growth Slowed by Funds Shortage
Des Moines report says Iowa national guard growth is hampered by limited appropriations as Adjutant General Lasker notes a requested 250000 appropriation was cut to five hundred thousand. State guard units number 699 with 3400 enlisted. Fort Worth coverage notes oil stock promoters indicted for mail fraud. bonds posted range from 5000 to 40000 with others expected to appear before US commissioner.
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Des Moines
National Guard
Lasker
Adjutant General
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Fort Worth
Tex
Federal Grand Jury
By & O
United States
Death by Tractor Accident Shocks Shenandoah
William Wehmiller, a farmer, was killed when a tractor ran over him in Shenandoah. Authorities say the machine’s accidental statity led to the fatality and no companion was present.
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William Wemiller
Wehmiller
Iowa City
Iowa State University
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Walter JT
Adelphia
Cagretay
National Municipal League
Chamber of Commerce
Millard Salf
Walnut
Counmii
Bone
Fear Mount Lassen Ready for Eruption
Redding California April 21 Lassen Peak America's only active volcano spoke in a deep loud voice and exhaled great smoke clouds before dark yesterday and today more word of the awakened crater is awaited with anxiety from a distance a smoke line extending south about 29 miles was seen and the safety of several settlements was feared to be threatened.
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Cal
Lassen Peak
America
Grand Jury Resumes Deliberations in Small Case
The grand jury probing alleged tampering with Gov. Len Small’s acquittal reconvened in Waukegan. State's Attorney A V Smith said if unimportant witnesses testify the panel would recess until January. Witnesses named include Be Newmark, a state fire marshal, and Mike O Buyte, a Chicago union leader.
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Waukegan
Len Small
A.V. Smith
Jane
Newmark
Mike” O'Buyte
Chicago
54 Scout Medals Are Worn by This Washington Youth
Thomas W. McConville of Washington DC is named the greatest all around American Boy Scout. At age 11 he wore 64 merit badges earned since joining Troop 100 in 1917. He won his first badge in 1919 and attained the rank of Bagin Scout in September 1920.
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Thomas W. McConville
Wash- Intton
Troop
Bagin
Biennial Glugwomen Convenes in Atlanta May 7 to 11
The biennial gathering of clubwomen comes south for the first time with Atlanta as host from May 7 to 11. Noted attendees include Mrs. Thomas G. Winter and Ida Clyde Clarke among others. Events feature a southern barbecue garden party Stone Mountain visit and a banquet for press delegates. The Atlanta Woman's Club showcases a new auditorium and banquet hall as sessions meet at the Baptist Tabernacle.
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My Tie Assurited Press
Athinta
South
Atlanta
Thomas G. Winter
General Federation of Wonton's Clubs
George Minot Baker
Massachusetts
Rose V. S. Berry
Horace M. Towner
Percy Pennypacker
Anna Steece Richardson
Woman's Home Companion
Ida Clyde Clarke
The
Pictorial Review
Altho
2. M. Boykin
Atlanta Woman's Club
Alonzo Richardson
Stone Mountain
Joal Chandler Harris
Anela Remus
Baptist Tabernacle
Prisoners Beaten for Guilty Pleas in Leon County
Former Deputy Sheriff Jerry Poppell testified before a legislative committee investigating Martin Tahort's death that prisoners were beaten to force guilty pleas and avoid capital trials. He said Sheriff J. R. Jones ordered deputies to "get busy for this" after a contract with Putnam Lumber to receive $20 per prisoner loaned.
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Fla
Apri
Jerry Poppell
Martin Tahort
Sherif J. R. Jones
Leon County
Putnam Lumber Company
Poppell
Fragmentary 19th Century Speech on Temperance Bill Discussed
A partial transcript notes a House discussion on a temperance bill. A speaker named Jenkins describes factions within Amerivangs with phrases about those who “had a little still” and others who retain a small amount of liquor, reflecting divided attitudes.
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London
House of Cannons
Lady Ars Temperance Bill
Oal Jenkins
Amerivangs
Gillett Backs Harding World Court Proposal Stand
Speaker Gillett gave unreserved endorsement to President Hardings idea of the United States joining the world court created by the League of Nations. He said opposition stems from misunderstanding and clarified the move as a step to reduce war causes, not entanglement with the League. Lord Cecil and Senator Borah debated the League and US participation with President Harding at the White House.
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Washington, D. C
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United States
Inter- Nations
League of Nations
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Cecil
Borah
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Washington, D.C
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Fos
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Four Fliers Die in Dayton Air Crash
Four airmen were killed and two seriously injured when a Martin air service bomber leaving McCook Field for Langley Field veered to avoid the Herman Avenue bridge and fell into the Great Miami River. Dead are Capt. W. R. Lawson and Tech Sergs Bidwell and W. H. Rowland. Seriously hurt are Civilian H. W. Smith and Sergt. W. B. Shaw. The plane, en route from Rockoul Ill to Langley Field, reportedly halted at McCook Field.
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Martin Air Service
McCook Field
Langley Field
Great Miami River
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W. R. Lawson
Bidwell
W. H. Rowland
Selfridge Field
Civillan H. W. Smith
Washington
W. B. Shaw
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Rontoul
Ill
Earthquake in Kamchatka Triggers Sea Victories
A Kamchatka earthquake reported by Russian papers on April 15 sent two victories into the sea including a hospital and several houses. Casualties were not yet known. Local officials in Petropavlovsk awaited full casualty tallies as rescue work began.
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Moscow
Petropavlovsk
Kamchatka
Culver Lumber Yard Fire Threatens Town
Culver Indiana faced potential destruction as a major lumber yard burned in the town center. Knox and Plymouth fire companies fought the blaze, drawing water from Lake Maxinkuckee to try to curb the flames.
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Culver
Ind
Culver Himber Yard
Knox
Plymouth
Lake Maxinkurkee
Pacific Ocean for Sale in 1875 Santa Monica Ad
An old Santa Monica real estate bluff advertises selling the Pacific Ocean and surrounding scenery by deed, promising the land title and air for perpetuity. It notes no evidence the dealer ever sold land.
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Los Angeles
Cal
California
Santa Monica
Sautblig Oulery
Pacific Ocean
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Philippine Trade Mostly with U S
Manila April 21 Six ty percent of the total trade of the Philippine islands during 1922 was with the United States, higher than 37 percent for other nations. The 1923 imports from the United States totaled 47,738,000 dollars, while exports to the United States reached 64,01 F,600. Imports from non U S countries in 1922 were 32,539,318 dollars and exports 21,471,000 dollars.
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Manila
Pob
Philippine Islands
United States
Philippines
United Sies
Three Dancers in Capital Marathon Hospitalized
Miss Margaret Ehretts and Jom F. Jackson led a marathon dance in the capital to 100 hours as three victims a woman and two men collapsed after about 48 hours. Florence Gentry 19, was hospitalized after fainting and being treated for exhaustion. Another couple, Mr and Mrs Wallace Mendenhall, were also sent for observation while other entrants continued dancing.
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International News Wire
Cuthbert
Margaret Ehretts
Jom F. Jackson
Q Cuthbert
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
America
Vogue Loomel
Florence Gentry
Qt Hospital
Wallace Mendenhall
Elsie Weber
Baltimore
Police Commission of the
District of Columbia
Corporation
Countrel
Four Men Face Death for Carrying Guns
Four men, including a 21 year old, await execution at Cookeputty for gun carrying linked to fatal shootings. Barray Grant, Larry Hefferman, William Cramer, and James Smith were condemned for crimes tied to a south side holdup and robberies. Protests of innocence persist as they were advised to abandon armed violence.
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Galwago
Cookeputty
Allecause
Tach
Barray Grant
South Side
Larry Hefferman
William Cramer
Joseph Lanus
James Smith
Frank O'Connell
Big Four Shopmen Gain Wage Increase
Cincinnati announces a wage increase for Big Four Railroad workers amounting to about 22 thousand dollars yearly, 900 monthly per employee, under the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way and Railway Shop Laborers. The agreement covers the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railway workers and was officially announced today.
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Cincinnati
Cleveland, Cincinnati Chicago & St. Louis Railway
Big Four
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way and
Railroad
Harvard introduces career guidance for College men
Cambridge April 21 Harvard University begins experiments to aid students in choosing occupations after graduation. The program features lectures by leaders in engineering teaching medicine business law and public service plus follow up conferences for student discussion. A committee will monitor progress and guide future efforts.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard University
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