House Committee Cuts Major Hal Of War Supply Bill
The House appropriations committee pared the sundry civil bill to 383.8 million dollars, 420.9 million less than asked, aiming to run prewar-like government spending. Major cuts include 147 million for the Shipping Board Emergency Fleet, 300k for enforcement of prohibition, and reductions across war risk insurance, vocational education, military posts, and public health. The panel also trimmed postal and post office funding and upheld a court ruling on school district dissolution in Union County, Iowa.
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Department of Justice
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Mississippi River
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Uncle Joe Cannon’s House Eulogies Mark Long Service
In Washington on December 25 the House paid an unusual tribute to Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois, the longest serving member in Congress. Cannon joked about communication with the dead as leaders like Champ Clark lauded his achievements, recalling events from 1872 and noting his noncontinuous service gaps.
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Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Joseph G. Cannon
Ilinois
Congress
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Champ Clark
Missouri
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Clark
Jim Mann
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Mondell
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Nick Longworth
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Washington
Uniontown Firebugs Stopped by Guards in Arson Attempt
Uniontown Pennsylvania reports an arson attempt at the Junction House foiled by armed guards and hotel guests who chased off two men after they set inflammables on the first floor. Investigators tie the event to ongoing countywide arson activity costing Fayette County residents about 1 million dollars.
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Associated Press
Uniontown
Junction House
Pat Star Junction
Fayette County
Five Hundred Homeless After Brooklyn Fire Blaze
United Press Leased Wire reports a major blaze in Brooklyn destroying five buildings. About 500 homeless people, including children, were sheltered as firemen rescued over 2100 residents who slept through the alarms. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars.
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United Press
New York
Brooklyn
Tenaiis
Negro Slayer Surrounded by Posse in Arkansas Chase
Wilson Arkansas December 29 reports say Henry Lowry a negro sought after the killing of two white men and wounding of two others was surrounded on Island No 24 in the Mississippi River opposite Nadena Arkansas. Armed men pressed the capture as the pursuit neared an end.
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United Press
Wilson
Ark
Henry Lowry
Vason City Woman Found Dead in Bath Tub
A 24 year old woman was found dead in a bath tub at her sister Pauline Cress’s home in Mason City Iowa. Coroner W E Long ruled the death possibly from an overdose or heart disease and ordered further investigation.
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Associated Press
Mason City
Pauline
Cress
W.E. Long
Shenandoah May Face Quarantine Over Smallpox
State health officers plan to quarantine Shenandoah Iowa due to an outbreak of smallpox. Two deaths have occurred in the past ten days and nearly 100 residents are reported to be ill.
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United Press
Shenandoah
Adventuresome Twins Rob Train in Illinois Heist One Dies
In Greenville twins Jacob and Joseph Scott sought thrills by robbing a No. 2 I C train near Gilman, Illinois. The attempt ended with Jacob dead from a railroad detective’s gun and Joseph jailed at Kankakee, as Miss Margery Fanesti helped tally cash and jewelry. The brothers, 24, had only been novices, and a mob of passengers survived the heist with minimal losses.
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Kankakee
Greenville
Here
Jacob
Joseph Scott
New Orleans
Chicago
Joseph
James Rowe
Gilman
Ill
Flaggie
Margery Fanesti
Aroma Park
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Spe
John O'Neill
Menico Wants O UE Recognition With New Regime
Washington dispatch says Mexico's Obregon regime seeks to pre negotiate with the incoming Harding administration. Reports indicate a conference between Obregon and Harding envoys may occur to set terms for recognition at the president elects inauguration. Diplomatic circles note Mexico has delayed replying to Colby’s note while awaiting Harding's inauguration.
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Ralph H. Turner
United Press Star
Washington, D. C
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Harding
Mexico City
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Colby
Greek Princess to Wed American Son of Greek Princess
In Athens on December 29 rumors swirl that William Leeds, son of Princess Anastasia and once linked to Princess Anastasia Leeds, may marry Princess Olga, daughter of Prince Nicholas and niece of King Constantine. Prince Nicholas is brother to Prince Christopher, husband of Princess Anastasia.
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Anastasia
Olga
Prince Nicholas
Constantine
Prince Christopher
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Government to Fight for Stock Sales Tax
The government will appeal a Connecticut federal court ruling that profits from stock sales by non brokers are not taxable income. Internal Revenue officials said taxes on such profits fall under income tax and a Supreme Court ruling could trigger a refund if the Connecticut decision is upheld.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Federal Court
Connecticut
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Supreme Court
Connecticut Court
Bank Robbers Hold Up Culver Bank in Shootout
Five bank robbers allegedly struck the State Exchange bank at Culver Ind and shot two leading businessmen. A posse captured three within 15 minutes after a gun battle that involved about a hundred shots. Police captured two more in Knox Ind. Most of the money was recovered from the captured suspects.
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United Press
Culver
Ind
State Exchange Bank
Knox
President Wilson Declines $150,000 Article Offer
Washington, D.C. Rec. 29 reports a publishing company offered President Wilson $150,000 for a single article. He declined, valuing future literary output over a fixed sum and aiming to meet his own high standards rather than accept a guaranteed payment.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Pany
Wilson
Plant covering four blocks destroyed by fire in Wilmington
In Wilmington Delaware on December 29 a major fire destroyed the Wilmington Leather company plant spanning four city blocks. The blaze started in a drying loft and spread rapidly through adjacent buildings. Ten fire companies fought the flames, but the plant is now a mass of ruins with an estimated total loss of 2 500 000 according to James I Ford treasurer of the company.
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United Press
Wilmington
Del
Wilmington Leather Company
James I. Ford
Reward Offered to Des Moines Officers for Catching Criminals
Des Moines authorities raise a reward of 50 dollars in cash or 15 days vacation for police who capture criminals red handed dead or alive. The plan aims to curb a city crime wave as a special night force of 100 officers has reduced crime levels significantly.
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United Press
Des Moines
Marshall
Senator Chamberlain's second operation postponed
In Washington D C an unfavorable turn in Senator Chamberlain of Oregon's condition led to postponement of a planned second operation. A sudden rise in temperature occurred last night but was reduced today.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Chamberlain
Oregon
Weather Affects Highways Across Iowa and Minnesota
The report lists Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault La Crosse Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Waterloo Waverly among affected towns. Strong snowdrifts render highways impracticable for long distance motor traffic while fair weather is forecast for tonight and Thursday.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
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Albert Lea
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Davenport
Des Moines
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Marshalltown
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Waterloo
Waverly
Wives Warned by Woman Who Takes Blame for Murder
Denver officials report a wife who claims sole responsibility for her husband’s crime, after Albert Snook was killed and William Wade wounded. Mrs. James Monroe blamed herself, admitted infatuation with Snook, and urged other women with good husbands to stay home and let their husbands provide.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Albert Snook
Raig
James Monroe
Monroe
Snook
William Wade
Wallace Refuses to Discuss Reported Cabinet Proffer
Des Moines Iowa December 29 Henry C Wallace of Des Moines named as probable choice of Warren G Harding for secretary of agriculture refused to discuss the report nor confirm or deny that he had been tendered the place and accepted it. He said any announcement would have to come from Mr Harding.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Ila
Henry C. Wallace
Warren C. Harding
Harding
Students to Debate Capital Collapse at Conference
Delegates from many colleges gather for the twelfth annual intercollegiate conference on labor and radical movements in New York. Tonight’s main session asks Is Capitalism Collapsing with Morris Hilguit and Scott Nearing defending the affirmative.
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Associated Trees
New York
Intercollegiate Conference On
Labor and Radical Movements
Morris Hilguit
Scott Nearing
University of Pennsylvania
Alpha Tau Omega Convention Opens in Omaha
The twenty-seventh biennial convention of Alpha Tau Omega began in Omaha Nebraska on December 28 and runs until January 1. Between 400 and 500 delegates are expected with Dean Thomas of the University of Illinois serving as president of the fraternity.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Alpha Tau Omega
Dean Thomas
University of Illinois
Negro Robs Dubuque Official at Gunpoint
A negro bandit robbed J. J. Shea assistant city engineer of $200 in cash and a diamond ring at dawn near a south Dubuque lumber yard. Police report this as the first holdup in seven months. the bandit escaped. Newton City Wages Cut S: Newton Iowa voters hear city employees face wage reductions of about 20 percent effective January 1, saving the city around 15,000 dollars yearly as per the council.
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Dubuque
J. J. Shea
Newton
United Press
Burglar Caught After Roof Chase In Cedar Falls
Arnold Hansen, 22, was surprised robbing George W. Fagan Sports Goods on Second Street West. A chase over rooftops and through streets ended with surrender after gunfire. Police suspect him in other Cedar Falls burglaries.
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Cedar Falls
Arnold Hansen
George W. Fagan
Second Street
Lloyd Grover
Hansen
Allies Report Bolshvist Drive Aid Plans Amid German Tension
Paris dispatch reports Germany’s refusal to disarm the Einwohnerwehr stiffening tension as Bolshevists mass along the western front. Allies prepare for possible occupation of the Ruhr and bolster border state defense with 60 million francs for war materials to aid Poland and Romania.
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Henry Wood
United Press Star
Paris
Germany
Citizens Guard
Brussels
Moscow
Einwohnerwehr
Poland
Reumaniz
Stork Delivers Baby Aboard Ship Near Honolulu
The Stork overtook the steamer Nile en route from San Francisco to Honolulu, adding a baby girl to Mrs. Roy Coulter, wife of a Texas oil man. The newborn was named Pacifica aboard a British chartered ship on the high seas but is an American citizen.
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San Francisco
Cal
Stork
Nile
Honolulu
Roy Coulter
Pacifica
High Seas
Downtown Terre Haute Fire Wrecks Shops and Jobs
A downtown Terre Haute blaze last night destroyed the full inventories of two stores and damaged four others, forcing about 500 workers temporarily out of work. The fire caused an estimated 500000 dollars in damage to the business district.
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United Press
Terre Haute
Ind
Held on Charge of Beating Up Patients
Clarinda Illinois December 2 Jeff Barnett held to the grand jury on charges from Dr Maxie Witt superintendent of the insane asylum, in jail on $2500 bond. It is alleged Barnett beat asylum patients into insensibility. Fourth stroke fatal by associate press Burlington Iowa 129 M E Flynn 45, long time deputy state food inspector, died at noon today from a fourth stroke of paralysis.
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United Press
Clarinda
Jeff Barnett
Maxie Witt
Barnett
Burlington, Ja
M. E. Flynn
Courier delivery deadline and phone reprint policy
The Courier will be delivered before 5 30. If the paper is late due to carrier error or other cause, call 3330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls should reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Riot erupts at Athens church over Venizelos name day
Disorder broke out during St Theodore church services in Athens for former Premier Venizelos. Police report two arrests followed by quick releases. Patois prints a photo and praises Venizelos on its front page while cabinet worries about 26,000 Wrangel antibolshevik troops moving through Thrace and King Constantine catches a cold after balcony appearances.
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Athens
Church of St. Theodore
Venizélos
Patois Today
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Wrangel
Antibolshevik
Gallipoli
Thrace
Constantine
Negroes Would Cut South in Congress
Representatives of the NAACP were to appear before the house census committee to urge reducing southern representation in Congress if political discrimination against African Americans in southern states does not cease.
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United Tress
Washington, D. C
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
House Census Committee
Canadian in Moscow Seeks Land Grants
Copenhagen reports arrival of an Anglo-Canadian representative in Moscow to negotiate large forest concessions in northern Russia. The figure, McBugon, seeks rights to land not covered by the grant to American capitalists arranged through Washington.
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United Press
Copenhagen
Frm
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Russia
McBugon
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Urge Laws for Aid of Marine Workers
New York December 29 speakers at the fourteenth annual meeting of the American Association for Labor Legislation urged immediate passage by Congress of bills to extend workers compensation to longshoremen and seamen. The move aims to rescue mariners from a legal no man's land.
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Associated Press
New York
Congress
No-Man’s Land
The
American Association For Labor
Earthquake Rouses California Town at 2:15 AM
Willow California reports a severe quake awakening all residents at 2 15 this morning with no damage noted. Bankers Pick 10s Angeles New York announces the American Bankers association convention slated for the week of October 2 in Los Angeles.
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Associated Press
Willow
Bankers
Angeles
United Press
New York
Americal Bankers’ Association
Los Angeles
Harding balances strong navy with plan of economy
United Press dispatch from Marion Ohio notes President elect Harding will discuss naval policy with Congressmen and party leaders. He seeks government economy yet aims to keep the United States a top naval power. Legislative leaders plan to trim army and navy budgets, sparking debate over prudent reductions. visitors include H B Stafford and H N Rickey among others.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
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Congress
Tean Kelly
Michigan
Louse Naval Affairs Committee
United States
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Navy
I, B. Stafford
Chicago’ Livestock Exchange
H.N. Rickey
Cleveland
Scripps Newspapers
American Civic Reform Association
D Annunzio Surrenders Fiume Forces to City Council
In Fiume Gabriele D Annunzio surrenders all his soldiers to the municipal council as regular Italian troops prepare to negotiate peace. A truce is arranged and will hold until a conference with Gen Caviglia to conclude hostilities. D Annunzio’s influence fades and spokesmen from the city govern the talks.
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