Rural credits bills in senate head to house hearings
Kansas Senator Capper extends the War Finance Corporation for one year as Capper bill gains favor while Lenroot Anderson bill faces farmer-led doubts. Senate action on rural credits hinges on hearings interrupted by key absences and timetables.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Capper
Senate
Washington
House
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve
Finance Corporation
Senator Capper
Talso
War Finance Corporation
Wir Finance Corporation
Lenroot-Anderson
Norbeck
Peter Norbeck
South Dakota
Courier Delivery Deadline and Help Line
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 5:20. If you do not receive the paper by that time, call 5100 for a replacement copy. Phone calls should reach the office before 6:30 p.m.
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Reac Unis
Boy Patient Near Death Inheriting Dentist Jailed
Chicago reports an 11 year old boy named Poplawski near death after an amateur dentist allegedly broke his jaw while pulling a tooth. Dr Arthur W Fox a shoe maker with odd dental tools is under arrest. State inspectors charge Fox inherited dental equipment by marrying the widow of a reputable dentist.
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Chicago
Poplawski
Arthur W. Fox
Fox
Firemen Face Shakeup as Chicago Department Targets Fitness
Chicago February 15. About 1 000 of the citys 3 200 firemen face retirement or removal under an efficiency scheme by Commissioner J F Cullerton. Groups include ninety men over 60 to retire on half pay March 15 and three hundred over age 50 to pass physical exams. Sixty men deemed unable to adapt to motorization will retire and three hundred fifty overweight firefighters will be suspended until they slim down. Retired personnel will receive half pay from 1 000 to 2 100 dollars yearly.
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Chicago
Cullerton
Armour Holdings of Common Stock Will Be Placed on Market
Armour announces that part of the 150 million dollars in common stock held by the Armour family will be sold on the open market. This marks a move toward making the company more public as part of a postwar reorganization. Three New York and Chicago bankers will take active roles in guiding the restructuring.
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Armour
Chicago
Brst
Armour & Go
Purlic
Contenn
J. Ogden Armour
Gay
Wand
New York
Artillery Wounded Most Men in World War Records Show
Washington Feb 15 medical records indicate artillery fire caused 70 percent of gunshot wounds. Civil War data show 80 percent from small arms and grenades. The study covers 245,740 Civil War and 147,851 World War I cases, though many records lack missile type details.
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Washington, D. LA
Armour Fire Still Burning in Omaha Plant
A massive blaze at Armour & Co in South Omaha destroyed nine buildings and threatened more as walls held and lard refineries risked ignition. Officials estimate losses around 2 million dollars with 21 fire companies battling sub-freezing conditions and equipment failures. Several firefighters were injured or overcome, one blown by an explosion from an ammonia tank.
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Associated
Preas
Omaha
Neb
America
Armour & Cos
C. G. Willis
Secone
Ghief M. J.dingen
Mlonia
Loud Speaker Phone Links Two City Meetings
New York and Chicago held joint meetings using a new loud speaking telephone. About 1,000 engineers in New York and 500 in Chicago joined, hearing each other clearly despite 1,000 miles apart. The experiment was a complete success with lively discussion on the invention’s merits.
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New York
American Institute of Lectrical Engineering
Chicago
Sanat
Four Girls Die After Mardi Gras Sparkler Fire
In Minden Louisiana on Mardi Gras eve four schoolgirls died from burns after a sparkler ignited a costume during a high school Mardi Gras celebration. Two others suffer serious injuries and others are moderately burned. The victims named Eyaleano Lowe eight, Bie genia Burt fourteen, Mabek Hickman twelve, and Dorothy Cheshire twelve are mourned by the community.
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Minden
Hirly
Eyaleano Lowe
Biegenia Burt
Mabek Hickman
Dorothy Cheshire
Wealthy Distillers Brothers to Jail in Volstead Case
New York February 15 four La Montagne brothers Montagu William A Morgan Hand Rene wealthy distillers pleaded guilty to a federal indictment charging conspiracy to violate the Volstead act. They left for Essex County jail in Newark to begin sentences with Montagu to two months and the others four months each plus $2000 fines. In Burnet February 15 a wind driven fire swept McYndoe Falls center destroying seven buildings including four stores leaving residents homeless and losses about 100000 dollars.
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New York
la Montagne Brothers
Montagu
William A. Morgan Hand Rene
Builty
Essex County
Newark
Winslow
Addiion
Burnet
McYndoe Falls
Largest Anchor Ever Made for Leviathan
Chester Pa February 25 The American Steel Foundries completed what is claimed as the largest anchor in the United States weighing 33 300 pounds. Cast steel anchor built for the Leviathan now in drydock at Newport News.
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Chester
American Steel Foundries
Sewport News
Lion-Headed Couch Emerges From Tomb Chamber
Luxor reports the Lion-headed couch gorgeously gilded was removed from the outer tomb of Pharaoh Tuiafikham under Lord Carnarvon. The shoulder-high piece rests on two lion sculptures with pink jeweled tongues, nearly intact after 2000 years. The dismantling occurred at the inner catacomb gate amid wreaths and trophies.
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United Press
Luxor
Tuiafikham
Carnar- Vous
Nile
Flames threaten university as fire devastates administration building
Fire of unknown origin in Valparaiso University administration building destroyed the oldest campus structure, with $73,000 in losses. Students aided one city fire company, saving the library and art school paintings though several adjoining buildings faced threat.
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Cnnternational
Valparaiso
Ind
Valpergisa
One Fire Company
Guarg
State Senate passes adjournment amid Iowa education housing plan
The Senate approves an adjournment to March and weighs state efforts to fund student housing at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, and Iowa State College Ames. A plan from the State Board of Education would issue 250,000 to finance dormitories with 4 percent annual principal returns, repaid to the state treasury over 25 years. Additional measures include building appropriations for city laws, Ames, medical school funding, and rural credit system progress. The session also debates primary reforms and road funding, while considering eight hour prison shifts and junior college teacher training.
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Dey Molines
University of Iowa
A. Down City
Iowa State College
Ames
Shite Board of Education
Town House
Genato
Joan Fromn
Iowa City
Wimes
Sach
State Board of Education
Laws City
The
State University
Rockefeller Foundation
Bowman
Joint Legislative Summitten
Senate
Price
Monroe
House
Parsons
Calhoun
Anderson
Webster
Bishway
Potts
Lee
Willliams
Montgomery
Towa Fire Losses Rise From 1921 Levels
Des Moines reports Iowa fire losses for 1922 reached 641,850 more than 1921, with 6,553 fires in 1922 compared to 4,000 in 1921. Per capita losses dropped to 4.228 from 4.990, per the state treasurer’s annual report released today by Mayor A. Tracy.
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Des Moines
Iowa
I A. Tracy
Former Officer Reveals Hayes Land Conspiracy Testimony
In federal court, former teleinswaiger Sinat testified that Hayes Land Concern owned no buildings, tractors, or livestock in Merced County, California, while 12 company members including president Daniel Bayes face conspiracy charges. U.S. Attorney West described over 4 million dollars earned on a California land tract via circulars claiming expert investigations and a large stake in 410000 acres.
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Dante, Hayes Company
Merced County
California
Funy Bank Shera
I. Dt
Sinat
Daniel Bayes
Ace
Desfroud
Ederal
U.S
Altorney Hdwin Ll. West
Swift
Packer
Commons May Ask League to Study German Debt
The Asquithian and Lloyd George Liberals plan to form a league of motions to appoint a commission. The Gifted State would be asked to present a representative to study Germany's capacity to meet reparations obligations. The proposal aims to urge the house on Monday to proceed with the measure.
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Commons
League
U.S
Associated Press
London
Asquithian
Lloyd George
Orga
Germany
Caine
House of Gam
Bath
Five Identified Could ID Suspected Murder Band Leader
Chicago police said five persons identified a giant man as the murder leader linked to three men sought in connection with a forture and a mutilated body found near an open grave. The five saw the leader talking near the grave and the giant had blood on his hands, while the victim's body remained charred and unidentifiable.
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Chicago
Free Movies on Alien Railroad Announced
Chicago official says moving pressure feature to be a regular exhibit on the Chicago St Louis line. A special car will show movies at no charge to passengers during the exhibition period. Announcement made today by the railroad company official.
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Alien Railroad
Chicago
Chicago-St. Louis
Thei Wamura
Amlo
Go & Aiten
D.M
Barometer Record Set at 29.96 In Winter Weather
The barometer reached a high mark of 29.96 last evening, the winter record, with a 29.90 reading this morning signaling a moderation. The report notes the trend toward softer conditions as the day begins.
Prince Visits Wounded Veteran In Hospital Ward
London dispatch reports the prince visiting a hospital to see a gravely injured veteran, despite medical staff limiting access. He spoke with six doctors and shown ailing men, then asked to see Wan. He grew pale at the bedside, bowed his head, and kissed the veteran's battered face before departing.
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London
Degoutte Orders German security disarmed amid Ruhr clashes
Disarmament orders issued by Degoutte amid rising tensions in the Ruhr region. French authorities reported 43 incidents of violence against troops and stores, with German, French, and Allied observers noting increased hostility and morale concerns. Food kitchens opened in Dortmund as unemployment looms.
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Duesseldorf
Germany
Tereaftar
Solotapold
Ruhr
Conheglina
Bertin
Gelsenkirchen
Lother Iistance i
Storea Wis
France
Stelztins
Adleness
Essen
Yarlor
Krunp
Dortmund
Teatiouatliste
Rudy
Berlin
Amsterdam
Ifeb
Guechi Pilch
Erartin
Poultry Prices Fall in Major Cities
Chicago reports a sharp drop in poultry prices across New York Philadelphia Boston and other cities. A large wholesale firm notes a decline of about 62 percent in DR Ricense rates while some markets show prices rising about 2 percent from last year.
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Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Baston
Ontengl
Far Mors
Department of
Four Herrin Jurors Expected This Week
In Herrin mine riot trial Marion I Peb 15 2 Attorneys say the first panel of four jurors will likely be completed by week end. One half of the panel, a farmer and a painter, have been temporarily agreed on by both sides. Examination of veniremen to secure the remaining jurors continued today.
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Marion
Herrin
Ventremen
William A Littauer Relents in Daughter’s Planned Marriage
William A Littauer, who had sought an injunction to block his daughter Catharine’s marriage to Wedfia Moeller Colaming, reportedly relented today as the Littauer household appeared serene. The agreement discussed allows the marriage to proceed with Lee Kessin at the bride's father.
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Maria
Web
William A
Titlannr
New Yards
Willionaira
Catherina
Fia Moeller
Colaming
Littauer
Lee Kessinz
the Birds
Work Says Standard Postoffice Lighting Will Save Millions
A survey supervised by a public health service surgeon and with engineers tested lighting methods for post offices nationwide. The Blanchard system showed a 4.4 percent efficiency gain and potential annual payroll savings of $105,000 in two offices.
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Washington, D. C
Vestmaster General
Public Health Service
Tukeyesnaclatiar
Bill Hart Grouchy as Divorce Impends
Los Angeles February 15. The divorce action involving motion picture actress Winifred Westover and husband Billy Finn is likely to be filed in the superior court here any time now. Rumors say Hart may be involved, but press inquiries yielded little beyond an off screen view and a request to depart.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Winifred Westover
Willians
Billy Finn
Hart
Racine Police Care for Hungry Iowans
Racine Wisconsin police aid J H Ransom and his wife from Clinton Iowa after finding them hungry and in need of clothing. They secured work for Ransom and will provide housing until they are self supporting again.
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Racine
Racine, Wis
J. H. Ransom
Clinton, Jr
Polies
Hanson
AF L of L Plans Fight On Old Age State Pensions
Washington dispatch reports the American Federation of Labor opposing state pension proposals in Illinois Pennsylvania Texas Colorado Wisconsin and others while noting possible compromises for national character pensions. Leaders argue such doles could erode workers initiative yet support a national framework if adopted broadly to prevent unequal aid among states. The text cites proposed monthly or daily benefits for seniors and qualification based on long service, with debate over scope and fairness in distribution.
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United Irese
Washington, D. C
Illnois
Pennsylvania
Texas
Colorado
Wisconsin
Workers A
Federation of Labor
Peril on Pacific Coast as Ships Struck by Storms
Several ships driven ashore during a North Pacific gale. the Tuscan Prince, Niki, Santa Rita, and others reported in distress off Cape Flattery and Tatoosh Island. Crews were rescued or awaiting aid as tugs and coast guard cutters raced to the scene. total lives imperiled 135 with heavy property losses estimated at 3,600 dollars.
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Unitea Press
Seattle
Wash
Pole
Tlitsa
Tatoosh
Umatilla
Victoria
B. O
Victor Hautoph
Clo-aoso
Vancouver Island
United Press
Norfolk, Va
Friendship
Oregon Reef
Cape Henry
Coast Guard
Motloc
Beaufort
N. C
International News Wire
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Cal
Cape Flattery
Tatoosh Island
Vancouver
Wolvers
Pacific Coast
England
Rolfstad
Columbia River
Head
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