In the Spotlight of TODAY'S News
A crowded column of political and international notes from Des Moines London and Texas covers Senator Bowman attacking farmers' concerns and Secretary Jardine's Chicago farm conference. It notes the Lecarno signings and urges farmer representation amid European peace efforts. It also covers Texas Governor Ferguson comments, a murder case motive, Prussia's compensation to Wilhelm, the Mitchell court martial, a false alarm in Gary Pinchot's anthracite talks, and possible federal seizure plans.
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Bowman
Cdgo
Des Moines
Jardine
Chicago
Washington
Iowa
Greter
Midwest
Gary
Pinchot
Board of Investigation
Bornh
Berger
Hoover aims to modernize U S business through efficiency
The 1926 commerce department report praised Hoover for treating America's economy as a single factory. He promoted national efficiency by eliminating waste and applying Ford style simplifications across industries. The piece cites President Coolidge and notes the postwar rebound driven by broad cooperation among business leaders.
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Mark Sullaivan
Washington, D. C
Secretary of Commerce
Orst
Klondike
Commerce Department
America
Coolidge
New York
Fleaver
United States
France
Harding
Hoover
Henry Ford
Ford
Columan
Butch
Hervester
San_ Felles
Henry George
Jim Clears
Courier Delivery Notice to Home Before 6:40 P.M.
The Courier will be delivered at your home before 6 40 o clock. If the carrier boy or another error prevents receipt by that time phone 5100 and a copy of the paper will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 20 p.m.
France to Name Berenger Ambassador to Washington
Paris reports the Briand government will appoint Henry Berenger to succeed Daeschner as French ambassador in Washington. Finance Minister Loucheur says Paris will reopen debt talks with the United States once France completes its financial program.
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Paris
Briand
Henry Berenger
Daeschner
Washington
Herrick
Loucheur
France
America
Short Interviews With Home Folks
Secretary to H T Fisher of the Fisher Tent and Avening Co. dismisses superstition about the license. He notes Automobile license No. 12 for 1926 was issued to Fisher this morning.
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H. T. Fisher
Fisher Tent & Avening Go
Fisher
Ferguson at Home as Delay in State Affairs Continues
Governor Miriam A Ferguson remains inactive on state business leaving three official posts vacant and a possible special session undecided. Former Gov. James Ferguson meets Ranger Captain Frank Hamer in Austin while Speaker Lee Satterwhite plans a Dec 16 special session for Jan 4 to probe the administration with funds to be raised by Ferguson opponents.
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Sma
Ferguson
Texas
Lee Satterwhite
Austin
Tex
Miriam A. Ferguson
Temple
James B. Fergnson
Capitol
Frank Hamer
Amarillo
House
Police Probe Self Defense Claim in Dubuque Slaying
Dubuque Iowa December 2 Police investigate a farmer John Dueschner confessing he shot and killed his son in law John Dalnec in a cornfield rented by Dueschner Five shots struck Dalnec and he died an hour later Dueschner said Dalnec hurled a hammer prompting self defense claim during the quarrel over crops between the men
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Dubuque, la
John Dueschner
Dubuque County
John Dolec
Dalnec
Delnec
Dueschner
Ambassador MacVeagh Arrives in Tokyo to Warm Welcome
Charles MacVeagh, the United States new ambassador to Japan, arrived in Tokyo and was greeted by foreign office officials and Japanese citizens. Crowds cheered as he was escorted through crowded streets amid cordial press reception. he did not speak about future goals to reporters.
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Tokio
INS
Charles MacVeagh
United States
Japan
Foreign Office
Diplomatic Corps
MacVearh
MacVeagh
Bank Robbery Foiled by Creston Vigilantes in Iowa Field Chase
Two young bandits failed to rob the First National Bank of Diagonal Iowa, fled toward Creston, and were believed trapped in a cornfield five miles from Creston as vigilantes closed in. Cashier Faris refused to open the vault, warning the bandits he would not. A $1,000 reward was issued for the trio’s capture amid a radio alarm system activated by Bankers Life.
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Creston
First National Bank of
Diagonal
INS
First National Bank
D. V. Faris
Faris
Wea
Chifles
Vautt
Crésion
Paris
Des Moines
Diagonal First Nationzt Bank
Frank H. Warner
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Bankers Life Radio Control Room
Bankers Life
Good Fellows to Guide Santa in Waterloo for 1925
The Courier notes missing families in Waterloo from Santa's address book and urges readers to help. Good Fellows are organizing as guides for Santa Claus with ranks open for 1925. One caller reports requests for hats sweaters skates and gifts from siblings as part of holiday generosity.
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Santa Claus
Waterloo
Santa
Jolly Saint
Tie
Pias
Imp
Sweeney to be tried for murder in Des Moines case
County Attorney W A Conk announced that Sweeney will be tried on the second degree murder charge in the Bertha Mun ger death case. Sweeney had offered a guilty plea to a conspiracy charge but withdrew it after negotiations. The case, connected to an alleged operation performed by Dr Ada Potter, remains on track for a speedy trial.
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W. A. Conk
H. Sweeney
Sweeney
Bertha Munjeer
G. W. Wood
A. B. Lovejoy
J. C. Mureagh
Coole
Allot- Ceys
Munger
Ada Potter
Des Moines
Pearson outlines necessity for Aid for Agriculture
Chicago, Dec. 1. Dr Rh A Pearson president of Iowa State College urged the Association of Commissioners of Agriculture to expand and coordinate services of state departments and colleges of agriculture. He warned that land labor and supplies are costly, taxes high, and fertility must be considered. He called for closer cooperation to avoid duplication and to concentrate scientific work for government needs, including disease eradication and pest control, through joint efforts of departments and colleges.
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Chicago
Rh. A. Pearson
Lone State College
Association of Commissioners of Agriculture
Pearson
United States
Departments of Agriculture and
Colleges of Agricuulture
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Departments of Agriculture
Chaplin May Block Merger With Metro
Hollywood reports Charlie Chaplin refuses to join United Artists in a releasing merger with Metro Goldwyn Mayer. The anticipated consolidation may fail if no agreement is reached at tomorrow's scheduled meeting.
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Hollywood
Cal
Charlie Chaplin
United Artists
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Waterworks Association Opens Eleventh Annual Meeting in Dubuque
Delegates from five Midwestern states Nebraska Kansas Missouri and South Dakota gathered in Dubuque Iowa for the opening session of the eleventh Annual meeting of the Town section of the American Waterworks association. Noted figures of national prominence are present as the convention runs through Friday.
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Dubuque
Lowe
Nebraska
Finais
Missouri
South Dakota
American Waterworks Association
Rumor of Turkish Invasion Claims Rise in All Papers
London dispatch notes circulating reports that the Turks intend to invade Mosul and force British withdrawal should the League of Nations fail to yield a satisfactory Mosul boundary verdict. The rumor, though not officially confirmed, reflects long-standing tensions between Turkey and Britain after Geneva discussions. Repeated mentions of Turkish troop movements toward Mosul have appeared through the capital.
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London
Trak
League of Nations
Mosul
Turkey
Great Britain
Geneva
Athens Police Ban Skirts Over Twelve Inches Long
Athens police issue a special regulation forbidding Greek girls over 12 and Greek women to wear skirts more than 12 inches off the ground. Reported by the Daily Mail via Trans press. Regulation activated December 1 in the prosecutor's office.
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London
Athens
Ase
Siys
Daily Mail
Breakers in Grave Yard Strike lifts funeral delays
Chicago Necropolis reports Breakers nonunion grave diggers have been put to work as 20 members of the cemetery employes union strike, demanding six dollars per day and a half hour cut. Funerals delayed. In Plymouth Ta Dee a one month old infant of Mr and Mrs Clifford May was found dead in its mother's arms from smothering during the night.
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Chicago
Nec
Suike
Commtery Employes
Plymouth
Dee
Apj
Ail
Clifford May
Western Shippers Meet in Nebraska Alliance
Neb Dec 1 delegates from Colorado Wyoming Utah and penpadee join state and railroad officials for the ninth session of the central western regional advisory board to speed livestock and farm shipments during busy seasons. More than 200 delegates attended the meeting in Lincoln Nebraska in Neb 1.
Woman Bomber in Jail Tries Death by Own Action
Mrs Lena Rice a farmer s wife and mother of several children held as one of two bombers attempted to end her life in Cook county jail just as a grand jury investigating more than 99 bombings reportedly voted a true bill against her guards and fellow inmates restrained her with a table knife she had concealed
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Chitcago
Det
Lena Ric
Judge Scott Opens Court at Dubuque
Federal Judge George C. Scott of Sioux City opened court in Dubuque today. Cases include James Hackett of Dubuque accused of receiving mail theft property and John M. Daley of Maquoketa charged with mailing obscene matter through the mails.
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Dubuque
George CC. Scott
Sioux City
Uocket
James Hackett
Eight Months Predicted for Auto Fatalities in California
Sacramento AP reports L F B Ross director of the state bureau of vital statistics says over the next eight months about 324 people, including men, women and children, will die in automobile accidents. The forecast rests on past records showing an average of three deaths daily in crashes across California.
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Sacramento
Cal
California
L. FB. Ross
State Bureau of Vital Statistics
Governor Proposes Feeding Inmates With Stocked Fish
Des Moines dispatch reports Gov Hammill urging the fish and game department and the board of control to supply buffalo and carp from stocked waters for state institution meals. He argues the move would save money and avoid competing with existing market fish.
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Des Moines
INS
Hammill
Fish’ and Game Department
WLBR
Albert
Fish and Game
A. M. McCol
Board of Control
Counselor Fails to Oust Major General Graves
Cap-Counsel for Colonel William Mitchell failed to remove Maj. Gen. William S. Graves from the court martial after a secret constitutional move. The court overruled charges Graves interfered with cross examination and displayed bias. A prior in-court clash arose from a remark by Graves about the defense attorney Reid Illinois during witness questioning.
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Mitchell
Gen. King
Reid
Gen. Graves
Col. Mitchell
Washington, D. C
Cél
William Mitchell
Mitehell
William S. Graves
Prassana
Reid Ilinois
Lutherans Discuss Evolution at State Conference
Mason City dispatch reports the Norwegian Lutheran church pastoral conference opens today with pastors from across the state. Prof Qingelstad of Luther College Decorah will lead a discussion on the theory of evolution and the first chapter of Genesis. BRUM COMES THIRD AIR. Minneapolis notes air patrols urged to combat nighttime liquor flights from Canadian lakes as part of Minnesota enforcement efforts.
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Mason‘City
Brum
Minneapolis
Canidien Fess
Minnesota
Nocthw
Prohibition Office
Ex-Kaiser to receive castles jewels and cash from Prussia
Berlin reports the Prussian ministry of finance will restore to former Emperor William sequestered assets including about 87.15 million in cash 180000 acres of forest and farm land three Berlin palaces another city palace crown castles crown jewels and related works of art.
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Prussia
Hohenzoller Family
Wilhelm
Berlin
William
Gal Willian
Hotanal
Prugstan
Nations sign Locarno pact to secure European peace
London AP dispatch reports the Locarno treaties signed by Britain France Germany Belgium Italy and others pledge to maintain Versailles frontiers and use arbitration for German neighbor disputes. Chancellor Luther and Foreign Minister Stressemann signed first as observers praised a new era of arbitration and cooperation, with attendees including Chamberlain Briand Benes and other dignitaries.
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No. 10
Downing Street
London
Lecarno
Austen Chamberlain
M. Briand
Stresemann
Lutter
Emil Vandervelde
Count Selafoia
England
France
Germany
Belgium
Italy
Europe
Locarno
Gre
Britain
Belgia
Poland
Luther
Stressemann
Buckingham Palace
Berlain
Hich
Dominions
United States
Holland
Dees
Mr. Briand
Great Britain
Eduard Benes
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Governor Ferguson
Armin
Bank Gratt
Sister
Chaplin
Metro
Scott
Mitchel
Graves
Hohenzollerns
Chamberlain
Eign
Baldwin
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