Hands Across the Pacific and Local Battles in Iowa News
A nationwide note calls for easing U S Japan tensions amid lingering questions over past exclusion laws. In Waterloo and surrounding areas, fund drives report $64 000 pledged though short of quota while private solicitation aims to cover the gap. Fire crews battled seven blazes in a day as cold weather raises hazards. Fayette county probes challenge county seat choices amid alleged irregularities involving warrants and fund transfers. A Waterloo inspector confirms coal purchases are full weight, noting rare honesty among dealers. High school basketball opens with West High and Ames games, while locals debate editors’ traditional formulas and a Salvation Army push to lift those in need. Checker players prepare for state tourney with Jan 22 deadline at the Martin hotel in Teg Moving.
Muscle Shoals deadlock shifts toward commission plan
Washington December 1 Muscle Shoals debate leans toward authorizing a government commission to negotiate contracts with buyers. Senator Jones would have the commission study proposals and report to Congress for ratification while Senator Wadsworth would let the commission sign a final contract without further Congress action. The debate mirrors debt negotiations via cabinet commissions.
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Washington
Ili
Senator Jones
Muselé Shoals
Congress
Wadsworth
New York
Rom
Loase
Senate
House
Net
Jones
Rovernment Commission
Commission
Smith
South Carolina
Christmas Spirit From Waterloo Good Fellows Helps Children
The Berkell Players charity drive brings toys clothing and food to Waterloo children. Elks donate 25 dollars and Arthur Young provides oranges as actors from Waterloo and nearby share in the holiday effort. The drive targets needy boys and girls facing zero weather with limited clothing and emphasizes civic duty.
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Berkell
Waterloo
Watertoo
Charles Berkel
Waterloo Theatre
Waterloo Elks
Arthur Young
Young Goal Company
Hiks
Mine Elevator Crash Claims Thirty One In South Africa
In Johannesburg on December 18 a cage in the Randfontein gold mine plunged a thousand feet, killing thirty one native miners and one European. The tragedy occurred as the elevator cage descended to the bottom of the shaft.
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Johannnesburg
Rand Fontein
Sioux City Bank Clearings Point to Upward Year
Sioux City bankers report a rising business trend as bank clearings exceed 1,428 million by over 5 million dollars. Officials anticipate the 1923 total will surpass 220 million, signaling stronger year ahead amid holiday activity and local commercial optimism.
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Sioux City, Inc
Sioux City
Blizzard Ends Deer Roundup Hope in National Forest
In Flagstaff Arizona on December 18 Associated Press reports George McCormick veteran cattleman conceded failure of the roundup effort to drive starving deer across the Grand Canyon area. A blizzard and impassable terrain scattered the herd with fewer than sixteen hundred seen amid drifts as film crews led by Zane Grey and others returned defeated after a day of fierce gale fighting.
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Flagstaff
Ariz
Eforts
Man
Theaibab National Forest
George McCormick
Zane Grey
McCormick
Undertaker Offers Prize Cup to Flier Who Falls Fastest
In Los Angeles a playful aviation contest is planned for Sunday. Aviators will ascend into the air and then dive to earth, with the first plane to land winning a cup donated by J. J. Montell, who fronts as an aviation enthusiast and notes no link to his undertaker business.
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Undertaker
Los Angeles
Cab. Nee
J. J. Montell
Montell
Marx Seeks New Four-Party Reform of German Ministry
Berlin December 18. President Ebert opened talks with Chancellor Marx to explore forming a broad coalition with the Socialists and German People’s Party. The aim was a ministry with a working Reichstag majority, following Stresemann’s failure to build a straight cabinet. The mood suggested a four party coalition was only a remote possibility and Ebert might keep the Marx Stresemann cabinet in office.
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Berlin
Ebert
Mars
Iin
Stresemann
German Peoples Party
Marx
Marx-Stresemann
Two Win 15 Million Dollar Damage Suit
Dedham Mass April 18 The Dedham superior court jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiffs George P Willett Norwood and Edmund Sears Weston in the Willet Sears 15 000 000 damage suit against defendants Robert F Herrick Milton Peabody & Co Boston and S S Mosley bankers Boston The jury had been out since noon Monday reporting at 26 05 today
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Dedham
Mass
Der
Willet-Sears
Dedham Superior Court
George P. Willett
Norwood
Edmund Sears
Weston
Robert F. Ierrick
Milton Peabody & Co
Boston
S. S. Mosley
Bankers
Shoplifters Sent to Jail in Sioux City
Sioux City Ia December 18 Police Judge Joseph Mays has overridden local precedents and begun imposing jail sentences for shoplifting. An unusual number of petty thefts have circulated through Storx City with 20 people sent to jail this year for petty larceny related to shoplifting.
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Sioux City
Joseph Mays
Storx City
Galena Youth Wins Yale Scholarship
Lew Haven Conn Dec 18 Fa ward C Bench of Galena IT a member of Yale class of 1925 has been chosen the first recipient of the Princeton club of New York scholarship announced last night Bench chosen for this award for his outstanding character leadership and service evidenced by excellence in scholarship athletics and other undergraduate activities
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Lew Haven
Conn
Faward C. Bench
Galena
Yale College
Princeton Club
New York
Bench
Sweetin Trial Delivers Witnesses as Defense Seeks Plot Details
In Mount Vernon Illinois, Elsie Sweetin faces a joint trial with Lawrence M. Might for the murder by poisoning of her husband Wilford Sweetin. The defense calls character witnesses while prosecutors press about a preacher’s testimony and a alleged confession. Witnesses recount the night before death, the preacher’s prayers, and Sweetin’s alleged poisoning of her spouse with notes and gifts.
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Mount Vernon
Duc
Elsie Sweetin
Lawrence M. Might
Porson
Wilford Sweetin
Robert KE. Smith
Sweetin
Kern
Smith
Ile
Sisso Sweetin
C_ Sweetin
Alex. Bumpester
Wilford
Wilfords
Iaul
Wight
Ikes Seek Succor Bluffs Death in Pure Rivers Fight
Des Moines reports plan to consolidate Polk County outdoor sporting groups under the Izaak Walton League to combat river pollution. A separate set of funerals is arranged for J I Lang grocer and his wife, who were slain before he killed himself after a quarrel over a Christmas package. Coroner says no inquest.
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Ikes
Des Moines
Polk County
Izaak Watton League
Chanter
Connell Bhiifs
Dee
Prs
Lang
Willy
Arizona
Ohio
A. D. Solonasky
Welster
Council Bluffs
No Inaugural Ball for Pierre Society
Pierre South Dakota social scene disappointed by announcement that no inaugural ball will be held this year. Only a musical program and reception are planned amid national and state policy discussions.
Courier delivery deadline notice
The Courier should be delivered before 4 30. If you fail to receive your paper by that time call 3100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Mrs Magnus Johnson in grave condition after surgery
Mrs Magnus Johnson, wife of U S Senator Magnus Johnson of Minnesota, is in grave condition but has a fair chance to recover after an operation for abdominal disorders. Dr Nimrod Johnson said she did fairly well last night.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Magnus Johnson
United States
Minnegota
Nimrod A. Iohnson
Gompers Remembered In New York Memorial
A crowded New York service honored Samuel Gompers with a brief life review and a last message reading he wished the American Federation of Labor to continue his work. Duncan delivered the main remarks noting Gompers’ death and urging ongoing labor effort.
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New York
Jiames] Dunean
Samuel Gonpers
Bret
Laber
Terewel
Duncan
Compers
Impressive Funeral for Samuel Gompers in New York
Samuel Gompers lies in a Steany Steany Low plot as crowds gather for a funeral in a tent at the graveside in rain. Services at the WIKs club and New York lodge No. 1 hall reflect the day’s somber tone with rabbi Stephen S Wise leading Hebrew readings from the Twenty third Psalm and English Bible passages.
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Tarrytown
Samuel Gompers
Steany Int Low
Wiks Club
New York
Great Assembly Hall
Order
Cyeworkers
Bite
American Deceration of Labor
Stephen S. Wise
Hunter's Arms and Hands Frozen Solid
Gardiner Mant December 18 hunters Ham Weaver Bulgrant and Peter Anderson Jardine were brought to northern outranges to Vela Stomy National Park after a blizzard swept Montana. They faced exposure with hands and feet frozen. amputation possible if shock and exhaustion worsen. one man may die.
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Gardiner
Mant
Peter Anderson
Jardine
Vela Stomy National Park
Strighs
Montana
Anderson
Westver
Roel
Girl Rescues Man from Des Moines River Peril
Miss Vins of Des Moines 18 c M context aided Fred Shipley who struggled in icy waters last night. She reached him after he broke through thin ice and was exhausted by the frigid river hazard.
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Violet
Hornsby
Fred Shinley
Des Moines
Fred
Der
Miss Vins
Fred Shipley
U S Faces Debt Row as France Hints at Paying Britain
Washington reports France considers funding its debt to Britain, prompting treasury officials to predict equal treatment for U S and Britain. France’s diplomat conferences with Secretary Melton and Church's parliamentary statements flag a potential settlement pattern.
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U.S
France
Washington
Great Britain
London
Treasury
United States
England
Tion
Melton
Unites Petate
Higger
Britain
Inas
Winston Church
Agitation over US Japan relations alarms officials
Washington officials say no current clittaetar exists between Washington and Tokyo and hope public agitation will not strain ties. They note Japan’s cooperation and the ambassador selection of Matsudaira as evidence of reconciliatory intent, while discussing naval armament and Pacific policy amid public concern.
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Associated Press
1. Co
Washington
Yokio
America
Dela
Pablo
Japan
China
Orient
Tawaki
Pacific
Wellington
Tokio
Ameri
Tsuneo Matsudaira
M. Wanthara
Matsudaira
Siberia
Shantung
Tolug
Jain
United States
Warren
Far East
Britton
Repub-lien
Diinois
Pacific Coast
To- Yu Rumber
Pacific Ocean
House Schaval Committee
Faces Change with Married Life Says Lecturing Woman
Dame Siclen Gawinge perghan lectures on inheritance mechanics noting married couples grow similar in expressions and habits after years together. She observes men and women increasingly resemble each other over time and marriage.
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Louden
Joole Alfa
Siclen Gawinge Perghan
Senate Employee Bribery Inquiry Sparks DOJ Probe
The Department of Justice announced an active investigation into alleged bribery involving a Senate employee. Attorney General Stowe said money changes hands were indicated in the past influence on legislation but did not specify the specific office or person involved.
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Washington
Doe
Department of Justice
Senate
Stowe
Arone
Tadome
One Good Trimming Deserves Another
Fragmentary local item mentions Davenport and Wesala Menys Orth with a river reference and a bargain. Incoherent phrases describe a transfer or exchange and a pleased tone. Names and places are unclear but imply a petty negotiation or social etiquette note.
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Davenport
Dee
Wesala Menys
Oman
Peto
Okliman
New Jersey Halts Chicken Shipments
New Jersey halts shipments of hens roosters capons or chickens from other states into the state citing an agriculture board measure to curb spread of a disease. Officials warn poultry traders and urge compliance to protect local flocks.
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New Jersey
Trenton
N. Ter
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