1924 to 1928 business outlook and prospects
A roundup from the Associated Press notes that business sentiment centers on a 1924–1928 prosperity path aided by tax policy, European recovery via the Dawes Plan, easy money and credit, low merchandise stocks, rising rail traffic, strong exports, and ongoing consolidations in transportation and industry. Agriculture improves with crop prospects. oil and steel face mixed fortunes. several firms face legal and financial strain amid industrial readjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Caalidee
Congress
Europe
Hvaary
I- Santic
Hocking Valley
Chesajeske
Ohio
Pere Marquette
Erie
Southern Pacific
Past & Southwestern
ZoRdSs
Rominioc
Southern
St. Louis-San Francisco
Pere Marquette Railways
Gor Ho
Aire
Amoske
Eseary Co
Secretary of Agriculture
Virginia Carotina Chemical Company
Wilson Packing Company
Bearded Airman Finds Body After Plane Crash
Flier known as the only bearded air ace is found dead after Charles Gilbert fails to report at Onisha. Gilbert’s plane crashed near Kaneville, and the pilot perished. A recovered map hints at the route taken as rescuers search the cross country Fatte Ss line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RG. Page
Air Anni
Shin
Charles Gilbert
Huesay
Gilbert
Onisha
Kaneville
Page
Gilbe
Roule
State Briefs Sioux City Nine hundred men assured of work for months
Sioux City brief notes a Alalee lric saws operation on the Big Sioux and Missouri rivers enabling 900 men to secure employment for several months. Des Moines reports burglaries and arson damages while other items recount a world tour plan for Des Moines officials and various court actions across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Alaleelric
Missouri
Bes Moines
Durghirs
Hurton
Lint Ston
Marathon
Arthury Iines
deCuare Ataration
Nes Wank
Deland
Plarence Brodaht
Moines
J. C. Clapp
Bes
Nannecy
Pruden
Janes Smupany
Paulo
Watters Dies From High Voltage Work Accident
A worker named Watters died from injuries received on July 21 at a site operated by Farmers Electric Company. The suit claims the company moved the junction without proper safety plugs and failed to notify the change of location, alleging negligence in handling equipment and electrical lines at the farm site.
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Watters
Pacwars Hieerria
al Tursinndson
Fasiners
Dae Fondant
Farmers Electric Company
Midwest braces for another bitter cold snap
A new wave of extreme cold swept toward the Midwest and East as Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota logged subzero readings. Reports from Omaha to Spokane noted temperatures plunging to 30 below and more, with rail disruptions piling up and forecasts predicting continued frigid conditions across many states.
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Chisago
Dar
Canada
Rocky Mountain States
Middlewest
Ohio
Colorado
Oregon
California
Texas
Utah
Money
New Jersey
Nevada
Minnesota
Wiktonsia
North
Salt Dakota
St. Paul
Minn
Wisconsin
North Dakota
South Dalkota
Grand Forks
Omahie
Oly Uutter Press
Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Washington
Filenns
Uenal News Wire
Washington, D.C
Mississippi River
United States Weather Bureau
Wong Ci
Gules
Hare Sint Tsa
Shepherd Seeks Public Exoneration in Poison Probe
Shepherd vows to aid inquiry into the death of his foster son and to answer questions publicly. He plans to present himself for questioning and to raise his own questions to counter accusations as he moves toward exoneration amid widespread public attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd
Chicago
Rom Albumuergie
Ate
Holds Match Over Radiator Burns Prairie City Youth
In Galesburg Dee 41 a drunken match near a radiator caused a fire that burned Charles Moore 18 of Prairie City. He suffered severe burns to his face eyes and scalp as he wore glasses whose frames melted from the alcohol heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Dee
Mehtanie
Charles Moore
Prairie City
Here
Moore
Chineow Wahich
Allies to present note on Cologne evacuation plan
The five allied ambassadors met in Berlin to outline a note to Germany regarding the Cologne area. They agreed the evacuation would not occur and planned to present the document simultaneously in Berlin, with Wednesday as the signing target. Berlin dismisses German claims of large weapon finds as ridiculed.
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Germany
Cologne
Jimor
Marshal Foch
Brent
Berlin
United Press
Dew
Die Zlest
Vareign
Stresemann
Carigna
Antrien
Altho
Coolidge
England
France
Farm Credit Corp Votes to Return Capital to Stockholders
Minneanwis,Minn.Dec. 37 The Board of Directors of the 10 million Agricultural Credit Corporation organized to aid northwest farmers in economic stringency today voted to return 10 percent of capital or $6 million working capital of 60 million. The sum to be returned comes from funds collected on loans to banks and farmers of Minnesota North and South Dakota and Montana. Jarroy, chairman of the board, explained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneanwis
Minn
Northwest
Minraenta
North and
South Dakota
Montana
Jarroy
Power Plant Deed Sale Details and Revenue Stamp Notes
Fragmented notice describes a power plant deed sale with revenue stamps S707 and related instruments. Mentions Citizens Gas, Central Idaho Maver & taeit, and Conservation value 3787 with scattered references to land, rights, and franchises transferred. The readable fragments indicate a property transaction involving real estate and utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Gas Co
Central Iowa Power & Light Co
Can
Citizens
Taya Maver
Newspaper Rates Protest Sparks Push for Hearings
Washington discussion shows American Newspapers Association faulting second class mail hikes. Syracuse publisher Barnum led plea against rushed hearings and tied rate changes to post office salary measures. He warned price increases may cut circulation and force papers out of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News
Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
American Newspapers’ Association
J. D. Barnum
Syracuse
Uearings
Barnum
Postolfics Department
Zscertains
Whey
Barnimmn
Congress
Department
City Court Handles Multiple Damage Suits Involving Injuries
Damage suits filed in Municipal Court allege injuries from vehicle collisions and animal incidents. Bernice Amey sues E. Chris Imison for $1,000 after a horse and carriage crash in October 1923. Garth Munger seeks judgment against farmer Lawrence Behrens for injuries on August 2 claiming lack of warning about a vicious horse. Clery Daugherty sues J. Smith for injuries from an Allred animalet incident with a claim of $50 and related expenses totaling $793 and $20 for collision recovery.
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Bernice Amey
E. Chris. Imison
Municipal Cour
Garth Munger
Lawrence Behiers
Meg Tinsk
Planter
Munteipel Court
Elerie
Clery Daugherty
J. Smith
Dollar a Throw and New Year Poison Price in New York
New York faces a stricter 1925 prohibition push as New Year’s Eve looms. Bootleggers shift to safer routes while price rises and synthetic alcohol flow from Canada and other sources. Police report harbors, boats, and border pilots fueling the crackdown amid eight poison deaths and Bellevue hospital cases.
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N.Y
International News Wire
New York
New Jersey
Union
William Gb.wathker
White Light District
Coastguard
Peaderal
Royal Haynes
Hyner
Long Island
Weehawken
South Irooklyn
Canada
Malone
L Vimes Square Boatle
Prim
Jon Cleary
Bellevue Hospital
William Cunningham
Deputy Clerk May Issue Own License
Rumor swirls over when Will is to issue marriage licenses as Dell Johnson a county official and deputy Miss Wava Howe move toward wedlock. The pair oversee records. if past is any guide she may issue her own license once Johnson retires, sparking questions about authority and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Jotson
Hi Fremont
Wava Howe
Johnson
District Court to Review Hipman Case in Municipal Arraignment
John Hipman, arraigned in municipal court, waived trial and was bound over to district court on a charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated. He posted $500 bond. Aresay Sterling Cosmetics employee was fined $20, suspended on good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hipman
I Ao Yoewne
Aresay
Sterling Cosmetics
Senator Couzens Backs Public Tax Disclosure
United Press reports Senator Couzens of Michigan endorses full publicity of tax returns. He says secrecy harms enforcement and argues businesses can access competitor tax data, while noting publicity may influence potential repeal timing and possible extra sessions for tax revision.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Couzens
Michigan
Tax Investigating Committee
Secretary of the
Treasury
Mel‘Ton
Ford Motor Company
Congressionia
Bie Busiorgs
Ford
Internal Revenue Bureau
Dublin
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
Coolidge
Ayers
Prettiest Girl Saved From Potter's Field Misfortune
Chicago society notes that Angelita Carrcinello was chosen as the city’s prettiest girl by Rudolph Valentino and was saved from burial in Potter’s Field by Mrs. Daniel J. McGarity who paid for a coffin and flowers after Angelita’s death in a mobile accident. A Christmas card she mailed prior to the crash led to the morgue discovery after three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Agolita Carccinello
Rudolph Valentine
Daniel J.mcgarity
Cantain
Angelita
Kansas University Chancellor Refuses Request to Quit
Kansas W Kan Dec 24 Gov Jonathan M Davis and the state board formally asked for the resignation of E I Lindley chancellor of the University of Kansas. Lindley is charged with ignoring the state purchasing board in buying supplies and running the university without regard to state authorities. He refused to resign and steps to oust him were to be taken in the courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoneka
Wkan
Jonathan M. Davis
State Board of Administration
E. i. Lindley
University of Kansas
Lindley
State University
Sata
Christmas gifts to Maytag kin in Newton
Newton December 27. Christmas presents valued at 16000 in Maytag company stock were given to seven siblings of Fred Maytag the washing machine magnate. The stock constitutes 7 percent preferred shares. Also noted were marriage licenses for several residents and a moderate earthquake felt near Washington Georgetown university reported by seismograph.
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Newton
Thomo
Feed 1
Maytag
Washington
DD. L
Weastington
Georgetown University
Fierce Gale Rages Across England Channel and Rivers
A severe gale sweeps England and floods the Thames and other rivers. Cross channel traffic disrupted and life boats deployed as Cardiganshire coasts suffer heavy damage. Yarmouth steamer signals distress while air service is suspended and racing canceled.
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Wheylomton
England
English Channel
Rhymney Valley
South Wales
Thames
Pland
Pevoral
Foyte
Ireland
Cardiff
Cardiganshire
Yarmouth
Reading
London
Hull
Couple Buried On 2nd Anniversary Of Their Marriage
Missouri Valley Iowa December 27 The almost simultaneous deaths and double funeral of Mr and Mrs George Smythe Green of this city occurred on their forty second wedding anniversary. Green a longtime local businessman loved music and led musical efforts before and after losing sight He suffered a stroke on November 20 while his wife was stricken and died hours later Mrs Green born Elkader Iowa 1861 moved to Missouri Valley eight years later a musical prodigy organist at age 11 led the Missouri Valley band and Greens orchestra for years The couple were deeply connected to local musical life and their passing on such a meaningful date stirred much public sentiment.
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Missouri Valley
George Smythe Green
Green
Lucia
Mrs. Green
Elkader
Successful Son Given Small Share in Mother's Will
Mrs. Anta A. Boon probate filing outlines a will leaving her son Stephen $100 with no residuary share due to his supposed success. The remainder is split among Joseph Bonn, John Bonn, and Margaret Murphy, with specific bequests to St Joseph's Home Jersey City, the Mission of Immaculate Virgin, and a $500 gift to Stephen Bonn's crippled grandson. Executor J F B Miller is named with memorial and perpetual care provisions.
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Stephen
Fife
Anta A. Boon
St. Joseph's
Jersey City
N. 1
Mission of Immaculate Virgin
William
Joseph Bonn
Margaret Murphy
Stephen Bonn
J. F. B. Miller
Travision
Cedar Falls
Light Yet Missing in Alkali Valley
Saltville Virginia December 27 with 14 bodies recovered search continues for eight missing after Christmas Eve dam break in Holston river valley. More than 200 men scoured the area as Saltville prepared to bury its dead from the disaster.
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Saltville
Holston River
Saitville
Copper stocks reach new peak for year on brisk week
New York trading closed Christmas week with 53 issues and nearly all copper stocks hitting fresh year highs. Volume totaled 1,150,060 shares, a figure surpassed only by one previous Saturday since the postwar boom began. Exports rose in November with foodstuffs and raw materials leading the increase, totaling 403,597,000 compared with 401,484,000 a year earlier.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Washington
D. C
Commerce Department
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FAI
Banes
Automobile Au Wat Sahaa LP
Hugh
Flier
R.G
C. R. Watters
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
Ian Aihorn
Wittows
Uriniatoss
Hite
Aleokide
Midwest
Ti'st
iGingier Park
Spokane
Hayres
Shelby
San Joaquin Valley
Yesno
Seattle
Puget Sorn
Des Moines
Iowa
Keokuk
Charles City
Des Alpines
Port. Dodge
Port Dodge
Fort Dodgers
Toty
Antgasadors
Allis
Farm Credit Corp
York
Aquitenia
Heave Wealder
Tate Arrivie
Redex
Anistinia Fronterbovre
Ang
Publishers
City Court
Margot Kelly
Tanaucray
Cort Theatre
Ots
District Court
Hipman
Potter’s Field
Kansas University
Fred Maytag
Lacenses
Hichard Fairbank
Waterton
Tennie Arter
Tintson
Angus AneDonald
Mel
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