Rail Commission Reports on Railroad Valuation and Returns
The commission reviewed railroad valuation work and the share the government may reclaim from excess earnings since 1920. It notes stock issuance totals of nearly 1.8 billion and pending claims of over 500 million while urging uniformity in future rate making to curb special consideration.
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Tmreany
Congress
Pierehsaage
Ray
Ager
ACAD
AME Menships
Leishian
Neotel
United States
Tub
Washington briefing on Senate and House noon sessions
Senate and House meet at noon to resume consideration of the interior department appropriation bill as ongoing discussions continue on prior proposals. The day follows a move by the Senate to review measures tied to President Codl Mipals Mutute and the Underwood matter in the House.
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Senate
House
Codl- Mipals
Underwood
Interior Department
Nine Stepchildren Too Many for Bride
A fragmented notice describes a local event involving many stepchildren and schools from Davenport Clinton Council ufis Celar Mapids Boone Dae bique Burlington Fairchight Iowa. The text mentions tests and a Friday night declaration affecting multiple towns and schools.
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Davenport
Clinton
Council Ufis
Celar Mapids
Boone
Daebique
Burlington
Fairchight
Merryweather to Be Canal Governor
President Coolidge nominated engineer Walker to govern the Panama Canal, succeeding J. Marrow. The appointment follows Gallup letters and naval surgeon duties, with confirmation expected soon in Washington. The move places Walker in charge of canal operations and security.
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Merryweather
International News Winey
Washington
Wee
SlarcyWeather
Walker
Cory United States Army
Presidete Coolidge
Panginas
Jol. Marrow
Surgeonstoneray
Girl Pleads Guilty in Aid Relation to Serious Case
A young girl enters a guilty plea linked to aiding a person accused in a grave matter. The proceedings involve references to a Black individual and a potential slaving allegation. Details remain limited due to OCR quality, but the case centers on aiding a suspect in a major inquiry.
Oversubscribed New Government Bond Issue Reported
The article reports an oversubscribed new treasury issue of 204 600 dollars with subscribers in suspense as to cash sales. Secretary Winston says further offerings will be withdrawn by end of business.
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Wavamuns
Treasury
Jong Tenn
Arune
Winston
Coolidge Pushes Economy and Public Travel Sparks Debate
President Coolidge advocates budget discipline including postal rate shifts and reduced service costs. He travels in a regular passenger car, a historic move praised as economy, while critics note impacts on mail classes and tax funding debates.
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Coolidge
Messagle
Sident
Congress
Roosevelt
New Hougland
Worsld-Tribune News Service
President Coolidge Visits Chicago Stockyards and Show
President Coolidge arrives in Chicago for a busy day with a host of events including a luncheon, a visit to the stockyards, and a dinner with meat industry leaders and Chicago women. He then tours the horse show as crowds gather for the exposition parade.
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Chicago
Der
Provident
Coolidge
Ou A. Oni
Luis
Mark
Coole
Atetion
Deeks Hovel
Konlbra Wecome
Rowever
Eesa
Roosevelt Republican
Saddle and Strivin Club
Coollidge
Iavk
Internationa News
Vie Capital Limited
Coffen
Cool Dee
Two Girls and Two Youths Acquitted of Murder
Chicago reports four defendants including Anne Valanis Leiis Marshall Anthony Valanis and William Lydon acquitted of murdering landlady Mrs Bessie Gaensslen after brief deliberation. They had confessed to binding and gagging her during a dispute over money with defense claiming white slavery motive. Courtroom tension and closure noted. Also brief item on a bank nickel heist in Waltham Minnesota with $20 stolen from vault.
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Chicago
Bessie Gaenssien
Anne Valanis
Luleis Marshall
Menbies
Anthony Valanis
Willian Lydon
AL Four
Waterloo
Gaensslen
Alexander Frank
Rialto Theatre
Injunction Blocks Iowa County Voting Machines
Judge Ralph Otte granted an injunction barring county auditor Ed Sulk from opening voting machines used in the November 1 election. The action was brought by Brookhart's attorneys and granted immediately. no mention is made of county ballots.
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Iowa City
Ralph Otte
Smith W . Brookhart
Ed Sulvk
Brookham
Itch Epidemic Hits Cedar Rapids East Side Schools
Public health nurses visited east side schools after an itch outbreak among pupils forced more than twenty children to be sent home. Authorities cannot yet identify the disease origin though most victims are children from exclusive homes.
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Cedar Rapids
East Side
Urey
Mellon Sees Prosperity Ahead for Nation and Europe
Treasury Secretary Mellon outlines a hopeful outlook with renewed industrial vigor, citing a expanding European markets. He warns against tax exempt bonds and urges tax reform to boost commerce and reduce burdens while opposing new federal outlays.
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Page Hoy
Nation
Treasury
Europe
America
Jon
Optimistic City Finances Report For November
City financials show ash balances in depository banks at 87,501.33 and outstanding warrants unpaid totalling 29,799 with payments at 24,273.82. November 1 warrants stood at 18,200 and month end total near 58 thousand. Consolidated fund cash balance 12,226.94 with unpaid warrants at 58.29 thousand. Fire fund cash on hand 7 1 R 4 and warrants 4,970.64.
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Chartes
SEN Tsr TM
War SA
Capital, Men and Labor Called WW Future Warfare
Aaron Webster commander of the department of Iowa told Lions Club members in Briack's tea room that Americanism must guide defense policy. He condemned one body of men fighting while another profits from war and urged Legion support for true Americanism. Frank Miles praised Waterloo servicemen in World War I and stressed the Legion’s antiwar yet pro Americanism stance.
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W.oleutis
Ies
Aaron’ Legion
Adil
United Staton
A. Webster
Towa
Liona Club
Briack
Web Win Lie
Legion
Hanford MacNider
Daniel Maines
Hrockhart
United States
Webster
American Legion
Frank Miles
Des Motes
Legiontaire
Waserloo Servies
America
Miles
Herman JC. Miller
Water’oo
Cedar Falls
Ralph Stuart
Miller
Waterloo
Indian prince Mr A disclosed in Robinson blackmail case
London authorities lifted the ban on publishing the identity of the Indian prince referred to as Mr A after protests by ruling maharajas of India. The disclosure linked him to Rajah Sir Wart, nephew of the Maharajah of Fans, with Sir Hari likely to testify if charges stem from the Robinson case reach trial.
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London
Irialk
Robinson
Daily Press
Mahar-I ‘Aimirs
India
Fritish
A’s
Wart
Maherajah
the Express
Hari
Oliver James Charles Arthur
de Camspound
Paris
Pershing Cited for Gallantry in Boxer Outbreaks
The War Department cited Gen. John J. Pershing for gallantry during the Spanish American War and the Boxer Rebellion. Gen. George Grimes and Capt. Jesse M. Lee were also honored for gallantry at Santiago and Tan Tsin respectively.
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Pershing
Washington, D. C
Gallanto Tadions
China
War Department
John J. Pershine
Henreric
Santiace
Cuba
George Grimes
Santiago
Aton
Jesse M. Lee
Presidio
San Francisco
Tan Tsin
Portce Held on Charge of Protecting "Leggers"
Jersey City December 4. Kirht Weahawken patios new and one captain surrendered today and were released on 14,000 bail on charges that bootlegging had received official protection.
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Portce
Jersey City
Weahawken Patios
New
Pair of Lawmakers Not Well Informed on Towa Assembly
Two newly elected state regulators in Des Moines expected the Towa general assembly to convene next month. They believed the Fortieth assembly’s extra session began last year on December 4, and were unaware that regular sessions start in January. One visitor said he brought his family and was ready to attend.
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Des Moines
Fielp
Towa
General Assembly
Prominent Waterloo Stonecutter Ben J C Eaton Dies At County Home
Ben J C Eaton a noted Waterloo stonemason and contractor died early today at the county home where he had lived four years as an inmate and invalid. He helped plat Eaton's addition and served in the Red Jacket fire brigade and police force before later illness and losses from Dakota land ventures. He was 40 years a lifelong resident, left surviving relatives in Missouri and Iowa. The body rests at Hileman Gindt mortuary awaiting funeral arrangements.
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Maton
Waterloo
Dakota Lands
Building and Loan Association
Eaton's Addition
Randolph
First Streets
Hea
Red Jacket Engine Company
Raton
Stonemagon
Rock Island Railroad
Missouri
Elliott
Lee's Summit
William Maton
Frank
Angas
Eaton
Black Hawk County
Benjamin Eaton
Sr. Johnsbury
Little Ben
Plasterer Injured in Fall on Western Avenue
George A. Trimbell a plasterer of West Wellington Street fractured his right arm about 10 am today after falling at a Western Avenue job. He was taken to Presbyterian Hospital. Mrs Nels Odeson near town is critically ill with paralysis after a Monday onset. Mr Olesyn has run the James Rownd farm for 20 years.
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Chisses
Anmelomaitee
Pendiis
Coalidasr
Altho
Inereaes
Porpamigrer
Furth Cliss
Greorge A. Trimbell
Wellington Street
Western Avenue
E.G. Galbraith
Trimbell
Presbyterian Hospital
Nels Odeson
Cedar Patis
Nels Oteson
Olesyn
James Rownd
John William Shores
F. M. Shores
Chariton
Ley
Jonn William Shores
Presbyterian Charch
Elas
Lakas County
Funeral notices for Shores Walters Akers precede obituaries
The notices report John William Shores funeral in Derby near Chariton with Masonic members present. Mrs. Ne Walters of Reinbeck dies at 49 in St Francis Hospital. John W Akers former Waterloo East High principal dies in Pasadena California. survivors listed include spouses, relatives, and residences.
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NE. Walters
X. BE. Walters
Reinbeck
St. Francis Hospital
Mount Jay
John Schnack
Reinberk
Charles
Sehhiotfelt
Charles City
Kistner Mortuary
Jowan Wlates
John W. Akers
Waterloo East
Pasadena
Cal
Isindow
California
Mr. Akers
Cedar Rapids
Norris Opens Fight Over Muscle Shoals Plan
The long Muscle Shoals dispute returns to the senate as Senator Norris Nebraska opposes the Underwood plan and signals a fight to push his own government operation proposal. Administration leaders weigh White House views while wider party support hinges on presidential stance and cross party backing for a settlement.
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Associated Press
Washington
BD. C
Senate
Nocris
Nebraska
Dhate Nin
Revicultural Committee
Tie
Mississippi
Underwood
Muscle Shoals
Alshatua
Coolidge
White House
Congress
Norris
Avitade rHle
Senate Agriculture Committee
President Urges Shared Prosperity Across Nations
A presidential address emphasizes that prosperity for the nation must align with humanity and the welfare of workers. The speech warns against pursuing wealth at others’ expense and calls commerce, agriculture, and industry to cooperate for a lasting, shared well being. It argues independence requires partnership and rejects indiscriminate generosity.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
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Towa Assembly
Ben J. C. Eaton
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Waterloo Evening Courier
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