Landon Wins High Jump Olympic Record in Antwerp Trials
R W Landon of New York A C wins the high jump final at Antwerp Olympics with 1.94 metres, setting a new Olympic mark. Ekeaund of Sweden and H B Muller of San Francisco tied for second at 1.99 metres, while American entrants show mixed results across hurdles and distance events as fencers, walkers, and sprinters compete through the day.
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Atkinson Outlines Missouri Platform in Address
Treze Sedalia Mo Aug 17 Democratic gubernatorial candidate John M Atkinson proposed a state budget system economy in state government better schools increased salaries for teachers better roads prison system improvements larger bonding powers for cities downward revision of revenue laws and a new state constitution in his campaign address
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Cox Denies Blocking Ratification Wheels in NC
Gov James M Cox the Democratic presidential nominee denies reports he sent a private emissary to North Carolina to block ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. The telegram responds to a message from suffrage leaders stating he opposed ratification efforts in Raleigh.
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Birth rate drop reported by chamber and officials
Washington August 17 report states birth rate has fallen. The United States Chamber of Commerce says baby carriage demand fell about 50 percent in six months. Manufacturers report a 35 percent decline last year, while the bureau of vital statistics says the decrease will not reach 34 percent.
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Resignations Rise in Royal Trish Constabulary
Dublin August 17 resignations from the Royal Trish Constabulary continue to rise to about 200 a month. Recruits filling vacancies are mainly English ex service men and others drawn by the 3 pounds 10 shillings weekly pay.
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Plan to Reorganize Immigration Bureau Named
Washington Aug. 17 The Bureau of Immigration will be reorganized by Assistant Secretary of Labor Post officials said today the move aims to correct conditions indicating regional disorganization in the bureau and its field service amid rising concerns over efficiency and coordination.
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Denver Union Heads Get 90 Days in Jail
Seven union officers in Denver were sentenced to 50 days in jail for contempt after being found guilty of calling a tramway strike in violation of an injunction. Judge Greeley W. Whiteford presided in district court.
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Commandant at Rock Island denies impending strike
Davenport Iowa August 17 Strike rumors at the Rock Island arsenal are denied by Major H B Jordan commander in charge in response to a Washington interview quoted by R L Wick Workmen's representative. Jordan calls the reports garbled and disingenuous and says he has not received any intimation of a looming strike.
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Reward offered for 200000 bonds stolen from mails
A reward of 6000 is offered for the recovery of 200000 in negotiable bonds reported stolen along their mail or express route from Milwaukee to New York City. Paine, Weber & Co. announced the reward after the shipment, purchased from a Milwaukee bank, was traced to Chicago. Postoffice Inspector James E. Stuart doubted the Chicago origin.
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Mother Finds Body of Boy She Scolded in Basement
Chicago August 17 a coroner jury ruled accidental death by suffocation in the inquest over 14 year old William Douglas who hanged himself Saturday in the basement of 534 South Robey Street. Mrs A W Douglas testified she scolded him for cutting buttons from his scout suit and breaking a clothes wringer and he replied you will be sorry before she found him.
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France Seeks New Loan Talks With American Banks
New York August 17 France plans to pay its share of the Anglo French loan due October 15 and seeks another loan. Jean Parmentier official of the French finance ministry arrived aboard the La Lorraine and said he came to negotiate with several American bankers. Maurice Casenaye, French high commissioner in the United States, said Parmentier aims to place a new loan estimated around 447 million dollars.
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Save Poland People of Posen Plead Entente Aid
Thousands of Posen residents demonstrate in London dispatches urging the Entente to save Poland. The report says no new government is established in Posen, despite recent rumors. The message is dated today and comes from the city to the London Times.
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Avenge With Bullets Murder of Inspector
In Templemare County Tipperary a reprisal followed the murder of District Inspector Wilson who was shot near the police barracks. Police and troops cleared the streets with bombs and gunfire as the town hall and several shops were wrecked during hours of disorders. Damaging dry weather threatens harvests across central Kansas with potential yield losses without rain.
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Commission Men Lower Charge On Stock Commodities
Chicago August 17 The Associated Press reports that a new lower commission schedule drafted by E T Meredith secretary of agriculture was accepted by the Chicago live stock exchange. The plan allows an extra commission of 2 dollars per car when stock is owned by 10 to 20 men and 8 30 dollars when owned by more than 20 men. Commission men said Meredith had no authority to fix their fees but accepted the scale as expediency. Meredith notes that since last spring they have collected 5 to 7 dollars extra on multiple owned cars.
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Cox Seizes Change to Jab at Harding in Ohio
Democratic Gov. Cox attacked Harding as a reactionary at the Ohio Democratic convention, arguing the 1912 Ohio constitution shows the contest is between progress and reaction. He credited reforms from the constitution and contrasted performance with words. A Harding speaking schedule plan was set in Marion with Hays and New to map six weeks of campaign trips and topics.
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British Labor Leaders Ordered From France
Paris reports William Adamson labor leader and Warry Gosling leader of English transport workers, representing the British council of action, have been asked to depart France or be expelled. They arrived today and conferred with French Socialists as part of the triple alliance of labor.
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Pay Higher Fares or Walk St Paul Told
St Paul officials face a looming street car strike as workers threaten action Saturday unless the city allows fare hikes. The company cites higher fares as needed to fund wage increases, while Minneapolis averted a strike by raising fares today from 4 to 5 cents.
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Courier Delivery Time and Correction Instructions
The Courier should be delivered by 5 80 o'clock at your home. If you fail to receive it by that time due to carrier error contact A330 before 0 80 p m for a replacement copy.
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Wilson Ready to Recognize Mexico Under Conditions
President Wilson prepared to recognize the Mexican government if it accepts a Colby plan outlining three points: respect for North American huey and property, indemnities paid to foreigners who suffered during the revolution, and abrogation of confiscatory Carranza decrees. The proposal, reported by El Excelsior via Fernand Calderon, Mexican high commissioner to the United States.
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Chicago Wet as Ever Prohi Agent Seeks State Help
Major A V Dalrymple, federal prohibition agent, urged Attorney General Edward J Brundage to aid in enforcing Prohibition in Chicago and surroundings. He said the city is very wet and he lacks manpower for the 3 600 000 population with many complaints. He cited the state search and seizure law as equally drastic and appealed for state assistance.
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Prefers Jail to Such High Borough Taxes
London Aug 27 Sir W RB Richmond royal acadian will go to jail rather than pay the increased taxes charged by the Hammersmith borough council. He writes to local press that he refuses to comply with the demand of 149 pounds annually on his house and two acres of ground. He would rather at 70 years old go to prison than be party to injustice and robbery.
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British Surgeons in War Honor Americans
A silver gilt ceremonial mace with American eagles on maple leaves is prepared by British surgeons of the armies as a tribute to the American College of Surgeons. Four feet long, currently on display at the Industrial Art exhibition in Knightsbridge. 54 donors named for inscription before shipment to America.
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Editor Loses $5,000 Car 50 Feet From Cop
Davenport dispatch reports publisher John Sundeen of the Online Dispatch arrived in his $5,000 limousine and left it 59 feet from a traffic officer while shopping. On return, the car vanished with no clues to the thief.
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County Officers at Des Moines Meeting
Des Moines reports the annual meeting of the County Officials association with 99 counties represented. Organizing after registration, the convention runs through Thursday evening followed by an informal reception for the officials.
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Three Conditions for Discussion on Ireland Outlined
London August 17 Premier Lloyd George stated the government is open to talks with Irish representatives on settlement proposals. He listed three conditions: northern Ulster must be treated separately, no accession of any Ireland part to the UK, and no compromise that endangers island security in war.
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Warsaw Defense Stiffening Thwarted Red Pressure Front Relieved
The Associated Press reports Polish counterattacks on the Warsaw front driving back Bolshevik forces. Soviet assaults near Radzymin and Chelm, with French aid noted, were repulsed as Polish defense, led by Gen. Pilsudski, regained effective pressure relief around Warsaw.
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Mail train derailment near Lorenzo causes no injuries
Five or six cars of Santa Fe mail train No. 5 derailed at Lorenzo today. No one was injured. Initial reports claimed telescoping. The Chicago to California route train left Chicago at 2 15 a m and consisted mainly of steel baggage cars.
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Lord Mayor of Cork Deported to England
Lord Mayor of Cork, Mactweeney, was deported to England this morning aboard a destroyer after being found guilty of sedition by a court martial yesterday. He reportedly refused to surrender.
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Moscow envoy seeks clear British stance on Wrangel forces
Moscow envoy M. Kamenov, head of the Soviet trade mission, asked Premier Lloyd George for an explicit British position toward General Wrangel and his anti-Bolshevik forces in southern Russia, signaling a demand for definitional policy clarification.
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Caddie Dies After Golf Ball Blow At Bell Date
A caddie died in Quincy hospital from a brain hemorrhage nine days after being struck on the head by a hard golf ball. The accident occurred at a local Bell date event and authorities reported the fatal injury as the cause of death.
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Want More Power for Cities in Iowa
Des Moines Aug 17 Proposed legislation to widen city powers in Iowa was on the program at the Iowa League of Municipalities annual meeting opening today. Advocates urged bills be presented to the legislature in January to implement changes discussed.
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Minnesota to Send Front Porch Speech Party
Minnesota Republicans will travel by special train to Marion Ohio for a front porch speech by Senator Harding. The trip is announced by A. Caswell, Minnesota Republican national committeeman, and involves about two hundred delegates. The event marks a coordinated campaign effort ahead of the national convention.
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McGraw Seeks Hearing to Prove Innocence
New York papers report John McGraw, manager of the New York team, demanding through counsel that he be indicted to clear his name. He asserts he was not involved in prior incidents and seeks a patent tribunal to examine allegations connected to John C. Sleader, who was found unconscious near McGraw's residence last week.
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Iowa Allows Ten Percent Increase in Intrastate Freight Rates
Des Moines reports the Iowa railroad commission chaired by Dwight N. Lewis approved a 10 percent rise in intrastate freight rates after a hearing. The panel said it lacks authority over passenger rates, and the railroads’ request for higher passenger fares was dismissed.
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Tennessee Wolds Suffrage Battle Draws Out
Tennessee House prepared to vote on ratifying the federal suffrage amendment amid slim prospects and heavy public attention. North Carolina legislature opened debate on ratification with loud galleries and conflicting claims of victory. Promulgation of the peace treaty with Bulgaria announced in Paris.
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Weather bulletin of roads and towns in Minnesota and Iowa
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