McAdoo Meeting in Chicago Opens High Stakes Debate
Washington dispatch notes Chicago gathering plans to decide McAdoo's presidential fate. Loyal local backers cite personal magnetism similar to Roosevelt and Bryan, while key insiders doubt nominating him due to Doheny scandal ties and campaign viability.
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Mussolini Halts Sinclair Oil Talks in Italy
Rome reports negotiations between Harry F Sinclair and the Mussolini government over Italian oil concessions paused as minor issues must be settled before turning oil fields to Sinclair’s local company. Rome presses for an investigation of Sinclair leases amid Teapot Dome concerns. Sinclair has offered multi million prospecting plans with machinery, no guaranteed return. talks expected to resume soon.
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Iowa Senate Rejects Utilities Regulatory Code Bill
Des Moines Feb 14 The Iowa Senate rejected a code bill defining municipal powers to regulate public utilities by a 24 to 17 vote. The bill was part of eight interlocking measures seen as important by its sponsors. A man filed to reconsider the vote immediately after it was cast.
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President seeks Warren as ambassador to Mexico
Washington reports President Coolidge may persuade Charles Beecher Warren to accept the post as ambassador to Mexico, completing full diplomatic ties. Warren, former American ambassador to Japan, had resigned amid financial strains and said he would not return to public service unless pressured.
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Marsh Offers Aid To McAdoo In Iowa Democratic Rift
William G. McAdoo drew support from James W. Marsh, former Democratic treasurer, amid a factional fight in Iowa. Marsh said he would back McAdoo while urging delegation loyalty and criticizing rival Meredith and Herring. He implied many Iowa Democrats may shift to the GOP.
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Iowa
Iowa Democratic Ranks. Declaring That He Had Never Been For McAdoo
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K. K. K. Signs Drive Negroes From Town
Sioux City Iowa February 14 Ne traces flee South Sioux City Nebraska as a result of K. K. K. signs that have recently appeared.
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Massacre at Pirmasens shocks Rhineland riots
In Pirmasens Bavaria 14 bodies were recovered after a separatist assault on the bezirksamt building. Fourteen mutilated corpses counted with 18 dead total in the wave of Rhineland disturbances. Police under occupation orders, traffic halted on Rhine bridges. court martial to try participants.
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Farmer protests $20 license fee on $30 auto
Winton Iowa February 14. A local reader named Duncklee lambasted the motor vehicle license tax. He cited paying $20 on an old car valued at $30 to $40 and called the charge an outrageous robbery worthy of a crusade.
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Injunction Stops Pollution of River
The Iowa State Board of Health issued a restraining order to stop North Jews Sugar Co from dumping plant refuse into Lime Creek near Mason City. An investigation will analyze water samples to determine if factory waste or other sewage polluted the stream that feeds the Shell Rock River.
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Barbara La Marr Trial Edges Toward Extortion Case
Barbara Ta Marr manager Arthur Sawer testified about Roth visiting his office offering a $25 000 compromise on an amended divorce complaint and threatening a filing for Ben Deely. Sawer said he paid Roth 100 in a cafe and later 490 at his office as part of the extortion attempt. La Marr, near tears on the stand, cried repeatedly prompting a recess.
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Wounded Man Sought by Police After Self Inflicted Wound
After four days of search police pursue missing Joe Warmuth who shot himself in the right temple Sunday and vanished from a physician office with a .12 caliber bullet at the base of his brain. Authorities fear he may be dead.
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Dawes Plan Aims At German Reparations By Loans And Trade
Berlin reports Dawes committee on a plan to secure reparations through German product absorption and controlled Ruhr Rhineland revival. New gold backed currency aims for 50 percent gold backing and a balanced budget. Germany to be freed from export restraints. maximum reparations tied to world demand for German goods. Pope Pius XI and others noted in brief dispatches.
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Rome
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Teapot Dome hearings reveal Fall and Sutro disputes
Senate oil inquiry details Oscar Sutro of Standard Oil denying legal authority for government leases while E. C. Finney testifies Fall knew of a land deal with Harry Sinclair. Witnesses discuss why Attorney General Daugherty was not consulted and how Doheny's Pearl Harbor contract arose amid Teapot Dome controversy. Vanderlip arrives early for questioning as testimony continues.
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Shaffer Got His in Teapot Dome
John C. Shaffer publisher of the Rocky Mountain News and other papers was questioned about a supposed one eighth interest in Pioneer Oil Co. for services rendered. He denied any service, claimed no benefit, and noted the stake came from Pioneer with ties to Teapot Dome. He said he received about $92,000 from Pioneer Oil.
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Automobile Hits Ditch After Collision With Bus
Cedar Falls February 14 special report says George Hughes postmaster was driving a large sedan when a bus struck near Castle, blocking the road with two large trucks. He swerved to avoid impact and the car slid into a ditch. No injuries reported.
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BoxBriefs: Howden-A Daughter Born to Royal Family
Cable briefs report the birth of a daughter to Lady Louise Mountbatten, a British royal. In Paris, boxing plans proclaim Fred Bretnnel, of France, the lightweight European champion, after dethroning Harry Mason of England for not accepting the title.
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Paris
Fred Bretonnel
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Alvarado Attends Funeral for Louise Lawson
Alvarado Tex February 14 Louise Lawson was laid to rest today. Mourners met the body at the station and followed to the Title Baptist church where she studied the Bible and attended services led by Rev Dr R J McGinty of Walnut Springs assisted by Rev Mr Dickson of the local church.
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Global briefs span rebels defeat and diplomacy notes
Mexico City reports Gonzalo Escobar says rebels defeated at Palo Verde. Berlin blames Wiedfeldt as German embassies fail to lower flag for Wilson memory. Paris and London outline Palatinate steps after separatist unrest. Dawes committee departs Berlin to Paris to study budget and currency. Dublin court date set for actions to stop Eamon de Valera from withdrawing funds.
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Mellon Plan Faces Rough Voyage On Tax Bill
Washington February 14 tax reduction moves through the house on a modified Mellon bill trimming normal rates to 3 and 6 percent with a 25 percent top surtax. The Garner Plan for deeper cuts and a 44 percent top rate looms as a Democratic alternative. Republicans split on Mellon while eight Democrats remain unpledged to Garner as debate continues.
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