UK agrees debt cancellation could aid Europe recovery
Britain faces continental debt crisis as J Taylor Peddie argues US must cancel European debts to restore credits and trade. He cites high interest burdens on France Italy Berlin Vienna and Warsaw, urging US Britain and other creditors to seek international talks to prevent Europe’s collapse. Britain fears American oil dominance and calls for cooperation to rebalance fields with France while resisting total US control.
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Charles McCann
United Press
London
Sam
Great Britain
J. Taylor Peddie
America
United
Europe
Peddie
United States
Britain
France
Italy
Berlin
Vienna
Warsaw
U. K
Germany
C. S
Hts
Standard Oil Groups
Standard Oil
White House
Prominent Society Women Elected as Town Constables
Princeton voters elected two prominent society women as town constables in an historic move. Mrs. Alice G. Whitney and Mrs. Henriett Bryant were chosen, believed to be the first women on police duty in Massachusetts. Whitney is married to Henry G. Whitney of Worcester, a wealthy manufacturer, and Bryant is the wife of Frederick W. Bryant, a Princeton selectman and contractor.
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the Associates Press
Princeton
Mass
Massachusetts
Alice G. Whitney
Henry G. Whitney
Worcester
Henriett Bryant
Frederick W. Bryant
Station Agents Seek Vacations With Pay and Overtime
Chicago February 8 evidence for the station agents’ brotherhood was presented to the U S Railroad Labor Board in the second day of hearings. P F Coyle, president, urged three universal rules: time and one half for overtime, time and a half for Sundays and holidays, and paid vacations. One week for 1-2 years of service and two weeks for two years or more.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Brotherhood of Railroad
United States Railroad Labor Board
P. F. Coyle
House Passes Army Appropriation Bill With Little Change
Washington Feb 8 The army appropriation bill totaling about 329000 and providing for a force of 150000 men in 1932 passed the house largely as drafted by the appropriations committee. A bid to cut officers from 14000 to 9000 failed 271 to 58 and a provision to authorize a larger army during the year was rejected 219 to 110.
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House
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Senate
Appropriations Commission
IBM
Railroad Agent and Car Robbers in Pistol Fight
In Sioux City Iowa late last night a pistol fight in railroad yards left two men jailed and a third in a hospital at death’s door. Fred Smith, railroad detective, confronted three men alleged to be tied to recent boxcar robberies. The hospitalized suspect is Joe McQuil Yan of Sioux City. Also reported is the death of Barrett Wendell, professor emeritus of Harvard, aged 66, who taught English literature at Harvard for 37 years.
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Associated Press
Siouxx City
Has Pital
Fred Smith
Sioux City
Joe McQuil- Yan
Harvard
Boston
Barrett Wendell
Harvard University
John Wilson escapes on way to prison
Waterloo convict John Wilson, jailed for theft, escapes Deputy Sheriff F. Robinson at Union Station Cedar Rapids while being transported to Anamosa. Wilson had earlier been arrested Feb 2 with six blooded chickens owned by Eason Bros and sentenced to two years by Judge G. W. Wood.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
John Wilson
Waterloo
Anamosa
F. 4. Robinson
Union Station
Wilson
Eason Bros
G. W. Wood
Anamos
Robinson
H. T. Wagner
African Provinces of England Vote on Republic Today
London reports a pivotal ballot in the Union of South Africa election. The issue pits continued allegiance to the British king against a move to form an independent republic. English observers note the vote will shape the empire’s future.
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England
Associated Press
London
Union of South Africa
South Africa
Cape of Good Hope
Natal
Transvaal
Orange Free State
South African Union
Séi
Whitney Taught Son Prayers Were Bunk In Divorce Suit
San Francisco input reports J Parker Whitney facing a separate maintenance suit filed by wife Louise Carpenter Whitney in superior court. She claims he mocked prayers, taught the boy maudlin songs, and beat her while drunk. Whitney, son of the late Joel Parker Whitney, had prior notoriety over alleged affairs with Genevieve Hanan and Peggy Lundeen in 1944.
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United Press
San Francisco
Cal
J. Parker Whitney
Louise Carpenter Whitney
Whitney
Joel Parker Whitney
Genevieve Hanan
Peggy Lundeen
Shonts Damage Suit for 1 Million Dismissed
The $1,000,000 damage suit by Mila D. Shonts widow of Theodore Shonts against Athanda Thomas was dismissed by Supreme Court Justice McAvoy on defense motion. The court found insufficient facts in the papers to warrant a trial. Mrs. Thomas was the principal beneficiary named in Shonts's will, which Mrs. Shonts is contesting.
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Associated Press
New York
Mila D. Shonts
Theodore
Shonts
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Athanda Thomas
Supreme Court
McAvoy
Nebraska Town Is Wiped Out by Fire
Colon Nebraska was destroyed by a night blaze centered in a general merchandise store. The fire burned through Main Street and caused an estimated loss near $100,000 with bucket brigades proving futile.
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Nebraska
United Press
Fremont, Neb
Colon
Neb
Fremont
Main Street
Troy Carmen Knock Strikebreaker Out
Disorder erupted in Troy N Y as United Traction ran strikebreaker cars. A crowd attacked a car injuring a strikebreaker, one arrest was made. A second car was attacked and wrecked, its debris blocked the tracks. The strikebreakers were escorted to labor council offices and sent to New York.
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United Press
Troy
N. Y
United Traction Company
Labor Council
New York
Brindell Sentenced To Five To Ten Years In Pen
Brindell, president of the Building Trades council, was sentenced by Justice Melvoy to five to ten years in state prison after a conviction for extortion from builders. An appeal was announced immediately. Also mentioned is Laure Barker, mother of three, found not guilty of murder in Utah after a jury deliberation.
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Associated Press
New York
Robert P. Brindell
Building Trades Council
Supreme Court
Mellvoy
Ogden
Utah
Laurel
Barker
United States Supreme Court
Ildren
District Court
Jury Frees Woman From Murder Charge
A jury acquitted a woman accused of murder after deliberations in a courtroom. The trial centered on allegations of homicide with the defense highlighting reasonable doubt and presenting alternate theories of the crime. No further details on the case were provided in the fragment.
Marriage health proof bill and budget fight echo Iowa House
Des Moines reports the Iowa House debated a joint committee probe into $12,000,000 appropriations for education and health, with opponents warning of waste. Senator Thompson's health certificate bill would deny licenses to couples with communicable or major defects, and bar marriages involving feeble minded or insane persons. Meanwhile insurers, school bonds, and land purchases near Anamosa moved through committees and the chamber.
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Young
State Senate
Thompson
Des Moines
State Board of Health
Chiropractors
House Insurance Committee
Savage
House
Senate
Anamosa
Senate Committee Seeks Copy of Jap Agreement
Senator Johnson urged full public release of a treaty agreement between Ambassadors Morris and Shidehara. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee directed Lodge to obtain from Secretary Colby a copy if not against public interest. The executive session debated openness amid concerns over California alien land law.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Johnson
California
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
Colby
Morris
Shidehara
State Department
United States
Dedicatary Exercises for Medill School of Journalism
The dedication of the Joseph Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University will be held tonight with addresses from prominent educators and newspapermen. Messages of support from President elect Harding and Lord Northcliffe will be read. enrollment for the first semester exceeds 160.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Joseph Medill
Northwestern University
Harding
Lord Northcliffe
Paper delivery cutoff and redelivery request policy
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 3 20 o clock. If you do not receive by that time due to carrier error or other cause, call 3830 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Bergdoll Fight Draws Dodgers In Draft Case
The Bergdoll habeas corpus case opens in federal court Kansas City as officials say the ruling will affect up to 26 inmates in Fort Leavenworth and about 40 similar cases. Attorneys anticipate appeals regardless of the outcome.
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Associated Press
Johnson City
Erwin R. Bergean
Philadelphia
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas City
Ian
John C. Vpolo
Edwin Bergdell
Grover C. Bergdell
Germany
United States
Gbergdoll
Bergdoll
Harding on Florida coast waits as boat freed
President elect Harding spent the day golfing and renewing acquaintances in Daytona Beach Seabreeze and Ormond while awaiting the houseboat Vistoria to take him aboard for the final Florida coast leg. He is two days overdue at St Augustine where he will base for the rest of February and engagements have been canceled to finish the trip. A tug moved the stranded boat from a mud reef and is expected to reach the shore this evening.
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Associated Press
Daytona
Fla
Harding
Sea ‘Breeze
Ormond
Vistoria
Florida
St. Augustine
Harding declines to eat valuable turkey at White House dinner
President elect Harding writes Mrs Elie Fowler of Rochelle declining the offer of The Flame of the Bronze champion turkey from the Chicago national poultry show. He expresses reluctance to take food from a valuable bird while advocating thrift and simplicity as remedies for an American cure.
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Associated Press
Dixon, Ill
Harding
Elie Fowler
Rochelle
Chicago
White House
Kansas Antipicketing Bill Dies in Committee
Topeka Kansas February the anti picketing bill in the Kansas legislature has been killed in committee. The measure would make picketing of a place of business unlawful and also prohibit boycotts of propaganda intended to injure business or curb production. Labor union representatives opposed the bill.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Tests to Aircraft Attacks on Ostfriesland in War Study
Washington reports preparations to test aircraft versus battleships by attacking the German battleship Ostfriesland. Navy and Senate panels weigh immediate construction of two fast aircraft carriers and study naval lessons of the war, with executive session on Borah’s six month construction suspension proposal.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Daniels
Baker
War Department
Ostfriesland
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Senate Naval Committee
Navy General Board
Borah
Howat and union heads push for higher pay amid strike disorder
Alexander Howat and five union officials faced contempt charges over strikes in Kansas coal fields, with arrests and $500 bonds. They planned to seek continuance to answer, as 200 miners were ordered out in two shifts. The dispute centers on Mishmash's wage from age 19 and union demands for equal pay.
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Associated Troma
Pittsburg
Ran
Alexander Howat
Southwestern Interstate Qoal Operator's Association
Kan
Alexander M. Howat
Kansas Miners
Andrew J. Curran
Howat
Curran
State Court of Industrial Relations
United States Supreme Court
Howatt
Karl Mishmash
George KH. Mackie Fuel Company
Scammon
Mishmash
Student Risks Life to Carry Chum Down Mountain to Safety
Boston University freshman Karl H. Robinson carried unconscious Rupert Robinson from Mount Monadnock after a night trip. Despite exhaustion and exposure, Karl, guided by a barking dog, brought his fellow student to safety. Rupert was later treated and recovered. A union award dispute over age and pay followed, with $200 in question and repayment terms discussed.
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Chum
Boston
Mass
Mount Monadnock
N. H
Karl H. Robinson
Boston University
Rupert Robinson
Rupert
Karl Robinson
Witzwilliam, IW. H
University
Nprravals
Eee Young Ae
Buileup
Bvy
Eight Die as Nitro Can Explodes at School
Lawrenceville, UK February 8 A coroner's jury returned an accident verdict in the deaths of eight people from an explosion at Cross Road school two miles west of Lawrenceville. Emmett Bunyan a 89 year old teacher and seven pupils were killed. One boy remains critically injured. Officials found several other nitroglycerin cans nearby after the blast.
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Associated Press
Lawrenceville
Cross Roady School
Here
Emmett Bunyan
Tenants Shiver When Bomb Breaks Panes of Apartment House
In Chicago early this morning a bomb exploded in the courtyard near an apartment house entrance, shattering windows and scattering guests into the street. Police saw a car speeding from the scene. no injuries were reported. The attack may relate to recent union labor changes at the building, though the manager suspects mistaken identity. The building, popular with theatrical tenants, endured cold from shattered windows.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lawrence Grave Opened For Fourth Autopsy In Murder Claim
Madison Wis Feb 8 An autopsy is being held today over the body of Richard Scott Lawrence former Denver politician diamond collector and capitalist whose widow claims he was murdered The body was exhumed late Monday in the presence of coroner W E Campbell The original death certificate showed Lawrence died in a railroad accident The widow charged another body was substituted
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United Press
Madison, Wis
Richard Scott Lawrence
Denver
W. E. Campbell
Lawrence
Bessie Darling dies in San Bruno bungalow fire
United Press reports Bessie Darling, once a country famous stage favorite for roles like Lady Macbeth Juliet and Queen Katharine, perished in a late night fire that destroyed her San Bruno bungalow. She was about 70 and had lived in poverty after seven years out of the spotlight. A separate item notes a 4 cent drop in wholesale egg prices to 31 2 cents per dozen in St Louis, due to weather and lower food costs.
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United Press
San Francisco
Cal
Bessie Darling
San Bruno
Bessie Daring
Lady Macbeth
Juliet
Katherie
Sanj Bruno
St. Louis, Mo
Weather bulletin lists Iowa towns in snow report
The subjoined report from the Weather Bureau via Charles City Iowa notes six light snowfalls in the last 24 hours with no major road difficulties. Traffic remains slow but normal. snow probable in Iowa tonight with Wednesday fair conditions. Towns listed include Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault La Crosse Maxson City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Waterloo and Waverly.
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Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Charles City
Albert Lea
Minn
Algona
Charles’ City
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Des Moines
Dubuque
Faribault
Mian
la Crosse
Wis
Maxson
Marshalltown
New Hampton
Postville
Waterloo
Waverly
Arifte
Iowa
Fomourt
Brecon Advises Congress Take Up Finance Land
Mexico City dispatch reports President Obregon urged Congress to tackle petroleum banking and agriculture laws noting safeguards for Mexican and foreign capital. He urged morality in government, reform of gambling laws, and a strengthened army as key priorities for foreign relations and internal reform.
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Brecon
Congress
Associated Press
Mexico
United States
Obregon
Paris Briand says swift penalties possible for noncompliance
Premier Briand declares any entente nation can act as mandatory and impose penalties if Germany fails reparations and disarmament. He describes a simple rapid mechanism: notify allies then proceed to action, with Paris optimistic that the London conference March 1 will yield a reasonable German reply.
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John Degandt
United Press
Paris
Germany
Briand
Franca
Berlin
France
Great Britain
Italy
London
Laurent
Hungary seeks tighter deportation of undesirable aliens
The Hungarian government, via the Swedish minister in Washington, urged the United States to segregate deported aliens aboard vessels to curb their propaganda. Officials noted vagueness in the representations and lack of US jurisdiction after departure, making compliance unlikely.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
State Department
United States
Europe
Hungary
United
Prohi Law Held Bans Shipment Thru U. S.
Washington February 8 shipments of liquor between foreign countries through United States ports are prohibited by the national prohibition act Acting Attorney General Nebeker said in an opinion made public by Assistant Secretary McLean Customs officials expect such shipments to be denied transit via U S ports The ruling aims to curb smuggling and reduce legal supply sources in the ongoing alcohol prohibition regime.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Nebeker
Treasury McLean
Flegal
Las
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