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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1924
Page
8
Washington D C mourns Wilson era death while fearing looming scandals and new fields of unhappy developments. MARK SULLIVAN analyzes Reed McAdoo and Democratic stance on the league of nations, noting shifts after Wilson’s death and ahead of the next convention. Continued on page two.
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Washington February 7 Hiram Johnson declared he will not withdraw from the presidential race. He called reports from Coolidge headquarters a contemptible trick and said he will stay in the contest and fight to the end.
Gen. Adolf de la Huerta shifts the revolutionary government capital to Tuxpan Vera Cruz aboard the Aquila Ol company boat, with staff, as revolutionary forces evacuate Vera Cruz city by the Isthmus railway. Huerta forces also evacuate Porto Mexico.
Washington Feb tax attorney general Daugherty must tell the Senate what actions have been taken to break up the big five Packers trust. The resolution introducing the measure was presented in the Senate today by Senator Ladd of North Dakota.
United Press report from Berlin says the German government seeks to calm nerves over the Washington embassy flag mishap. Ambassad or Weidfeldt is blamed by officials while foreign office spokesmen avoid committing on resignation or recall. Editor Theodore Wolks terms the affair dummbe llt.
Washington Feb 7 The National Council of Farmers Cooperative Marketing Associations began its three day meeting with Coolidge message and Capper greetings Delegates from 28 states across 24 commodities discuss cooperation marketing policy transportation mortgage issues tenancy and interstate cooperation Proposes government fund for banks Bill would fund 56 million to the comptroller to loan to needy banks for credit stability
Paris replies to the German note protesting France attitude in the Bavarian palatinate by reiterating the government is resolved not to interfere in disputes between Germans in the occupied territories and will not note allegations by Germany without proof.
Chicago February 7. Antisaloon League leaders push hard line to enforce prohibition. Scott McBride urges voters to elect officials who will uphold laws and block repeal, warning of a national repeal push in Pennsylvania Wisconsin and Illinois. Lee Bennet and Andrew Cuthbertson echo calls for strict penalties and removal of lax officials. He warns propaganda aims to lull churchgoers while lawmen must act.
Geneva Feb 7 The disarmament commission of sea nations decided to hold a subsequent meeting in Paris beginning March 24 to draft a definite convention for control of international traffic in arms. A subcommittee, including Joseph Grew the American minister to Switzerland, was entrusted with the work.
Judge I. 8. Boies hears the challenge in the suit of John Jf. Gerdes et al versus Tripoli State Bank. The action seeks to declare a deed as granting an optional mortgage. Mears Levejoy Waterson Duncan Rule of Mason City appear for the plaintiffs with counsel Naini Farwell Pickett Swisher Farwell and PLOW Edwards Sager Sweet Ed Wards for the defense.
Chief Justice Taft, delayed from Woodrow Wilson funeral due to gastrical indigestion, has been advised by Dr Thomas Claytor to stay home for several days. The physician said he is not seriously ill and expects full recovery in a day or two, with rest easing the overwork from delivering opinions on Supreme Court matters.
The nation mourns Woodrow Wilson who lies in state at Washington Cathedral. His widow shields her grief as plans form for his final resting place within the District of Columbia, though the exact tomb site remains to be chosen.
The Cleveland Federation of Labor will rally Ohio labor to urge Congress to back the Porter antinarcotic resolution calling for an international conference to curb the narcotic trade and limit narcotic manufacture. Resolutions favoring the measure were adopted here.
In Carson City Nev on February 7 the state penitentiary prepared a rehearsal in the death chamber for two inmates Gee Jon a Chinese tongaver and Thomas Russell an American born Mexican awaiting Friday execution. A cat will die as the test subject to study rapidity of death and vapor release under expert supervision Warden D S Dickerson and the specialists will observe only. Four prison guards resigned in protest over involvement in the execution plan.
The oil committee abandoned questioning ex secretary Albert B Fall amid claims of immunity, voting to vacate his subpoena. Senator Walsh led the move while counsel warned testimony could grant immunity. Doheny reports paid McAdoo firm 150000 total for legal services connected to the committee’s contracts and leases.
Tokyo, Feb. 7. Foreign Minister K Matsui urged the United States to treat Japan on the same footing as other independent nations amid growing restrictions on Japanese residents in the United States and proposed further exclusion measures before Congress. He called Japan's stance conciliatory and ready to drop the issue of restrictions if equality is granted.
Utmost secrecy marked the investigation by a special federal grand jury today from Col Charles R Forbes' camp at Washington. Two deputy marshals and two Justice Department agents stood guard at the jury room and at the entrance for witnesses as the inquiry into the United States veterans' bureau proceeded.
Washington D C Feb 7 In vestigation of charges that duplicate hands have been destroyed in the treasury department was asked in a resolution introduced today by Rep La Guardia Republican New York He is seeking a full inquiry into the matter and potential financial irregularities.
London reports a heated reaction in British circles over Lloyd George's allegation of a covert agreement between Woodrow Wilson and Georges Clemenceau on Rhine occupation. Paris and London leaders deny the claim, MacDonald sending a formal explanation to Poincare while calls for investigation mount.
Moscow reports a stay of execution for Gen. Pepellayev and 20 Siberian White Army followers. The Revolutionary Committee called on the federal executive to grant pardons, arguing the Soviet Federation's strength allows avoiding revenge. Pepelyayev and his men were condemned by a military tribunal in Chita for counterrevolutionary activity after Kelchak's defeat.
Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington, a Pennsylvania system subsidiary, requested ICC approval to issue 10 million dollars in refunding mortgage bonds to reimburse money advanced by the parent company. The New York, Chicago & St. Louis sought 1.865 million dollars in equipment trust certificates to purchase new rolling stock.
Steubenville February 7 One man is dead and five others are reported to be dying at the Ohio Valley hospital after eating spiced sausage made from uncooked meat.
Premier MacDonald in a exclusive interview urged admission of Germany and Russia to the League of Nations. He said the Labour government will not sit by and watch events and insisted Germany must be fully recognized as a member on equal terms, despite Russia’s potential difficulties.
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