Big Attendance Marks Opening Days at Waterloo Motor Show
The Waterloo midwinter automobile show drew over 1,500 paid attendees on opening day, the largest opening in Iowa. Women visited heavily, concerts entertained, and several out-of-town guests attended as Cedar Rapids dealers joined a day-long program with banquets and speeches by A. J. Knapp and others. Ten cars sold on day one, including a sold Essex.
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Cleveland
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Anitex
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Tom Faxon
Sydney
Bach Wan
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Cedar Rapids
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the West Motor Sales Company
Nash
New York
Chicago
A. L. Alexander
Liberty
Harry Padden Auto Company
Morris Motor Car Company
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Waterloo Overland Company
Trussell-Lamson
Ralph Faxon
Hudson-Jones Waterloo Company
Essex On Exhibition
Milady
Bitter rail wage talksspark nationwide union meeting
Washington on February 23 1920 15 railroad organizations met in secret to shape views on Wilsons settlement plan and a likely veto of the Esch Cummins bill Analysts predicted quick action in the Senate on the conference report while Cummins defended the measure and stressed it wouldnt cost the treasury Labor leaders signaled a fight over labor provisions as union officers pressed for higher pay and broader protections in the compromise bill continued discussions followed in Washington with mentions of Iowa congressmen voting for the measure and a looming Senate debate
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Senate
Washington
Cummins-Esch
Hines
Speedy Senate O. K
Cummins
Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce, Commission
Iowa
Railroad Administration
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House
Kenneny Hall
Sweet
Good
Ramseyer
Dowell
Dickinson
Green
Towner
Boies
Haugen
Hoover Opposes Pact As Issue In Presidency
Former food administrator Herbert Hoover spoke at Johns Hopkins University opposing making ratification of the German treaty a presidential campaign issue. He urged preserving focus on pressing domestic concerns, urged reserveist cooperation to gain ratification, and called for moderate U.S. aid to Europe while avoiding broad overseas missions and loans. He spoke at Johns Hopkins during the university’s annual commemorative day exercises.
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Baltimore
Herbert C. Hoover
Johns Hopkins University
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Europe
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Hoover
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United States
Fioorer
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Grain firm may win back revoked license
Assistant Attorney General Fige on February 18 urged Attorney General Palmer to reissue the license of H. H. Weston Grain Company of Long View Texas, revoked last fall for alleged noncompliance with technical regulations. Palmer, heading the food administration, is expected to issue the license.
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Food Administration
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WHR
Clemenceau on voyage comments and vermicelli cures
Paris reports from the Clemenceau voyage note the former premier’s quips about continuing the policy on Russia. He jokes about vermicelli cures and his 14 maladies, compares them to President Wilson’s points, and signs charity programs aboard the ship. Althode arrives in Egypt praising rain and wind while wishing for sun.
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30 000 Miners Strike Over Checkweighman Demand
The Associated Press reports 30 000 miners in Perth Wales went on strike to pressure pay reform in Rhondda Valley collieries. The walkout halted operations as men demand a checkweighman system of pay.
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Wales
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Tew
Virginia Accepts Payne Million Dollar Art Gift
Chicago reports that Virginia’s assembly accepted Judge John Barton Payne’s million dollar art collection as a gift to the state. The set includes a Murillo Rubens Reynolds and 40 other rare works, offered by Payne after his appointment as secretary of the interior.
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John Barton Payne
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Reynolds
Murmansk Seized After Bolshevik Revolt Hits City
Bolshevik forces take Murmansk and its harbor after a Saturday afternoon revolt. A Russian steamer carrying two British and four Belgian officers escaped, though its captain was wounded. Murmansk lies on the Murman coast near the White Sea.
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Booze Thieves Loot Parish Cellar in Hubbard Woods
Chicago, Feb 23. Thieves entered the basement of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic church parish house in Hubbard Woods and stole 50 bottles and one 30 gallon keg of wine used for sacramental purposes.
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Associated Press
Chicago
the Sacred Heart
Hubbard Woods
D'Annunzio Seen Stumbling Block To Fiume Peace
Washington dispatch argues that removing D Annunzio from Fiume would clear the Adriatic impasse and aid postwar reconstruction Italy faces delays due to his continued hold. It notes his wartime hero status, labor and Socialist backlash, and the risk of renewed hostilities if he remains, urging a timely exit or removal to pave a Paris 12 country peace settlement.
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Fiunte
Officers Resigning From Regular Army Since Armistice
Washington reports that 2,802 of 4,402 regular army resignations occurred since the armistice, comprising 51.1 percent of total resignations in 70 years. The piece notes Civil War era resignations and compares prewar versus postwar periods, highlighting a 22 percent rate of resignations since the armistice of 1918.
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Chicago Tribune
Paper delivery by 3 30 promised at your home
The Gourier should be delivered at your home before 3 30 oclock. If there is an error by the carrier or other cause you fail to receive your paper by that time, please phone 3830 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p.m.
Reserve Board Vows to Aid Credit and Curb Inflation
The Federal Reserve Board in its annual report pledges to use its full powers to regulate credit to restore pre war balance, prevent rapid deflation, and push orderly liquidation. It urges business and public cooperation, details a plan to set credit limits with rising rates, and warns that unchecked expansion risks higher prices and wasteful consumption.
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Adriatic notes to be released by Wilson soon
The Associated Press reports that the United States and the entente powers will publish the Adriatic question draft within days. The state department finished its review and sent the document to President Wilson for final approval before dispatch to ambassadors and premiers.
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Rej Oinder
Washington, D. C
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Wood takes his fight into home state
Ohio Republicans hold Washington's Birthday rally with Warren G Harding and Will Hays as leads. Leonard Wood, Republican presidential hopeful, expands campaign into Harding’s home state of Ohio. Wood filed candidacy papers and a delegates pledge authorization. Edwards qualifies in Michigan for Democratic primary ballot in April 6 reference ballot.
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Mich
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New Jersey
Woolen Company Aids Stores for Staples Start
Lawrence Mass February 23 The American Woolen company launches a retail store system at its four mills to cut living costs for 16000 workers Staples sold below local merchants prices A central warehouse serves as a general storehouse for foods and goods An official says workers may eventually finance and run the stores
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Associated Press
Lawrence
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American Woolen Company
William MM. Wood
Peary Laid To Rest In Arlington With Full Honors
The body of Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary discoverer of the North Pole was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full naval and military honors. High officials and diplomats attended as Capt. Karrol Q. Wright conducted services. The casket, draped in the flag Peary raised, was borne on a gun limber to the graveside where navy and army escorts, sailors from the Mayflower, and a three-gun last salute marked the ceremony.
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Washington, D. C
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North Pole
Arlington National Cemetery
Diplomatic Corps
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Congress
Navy Department
Karrol Q. Wright
Washington Navy Yard
Navy
Iron County Booze Revolt Sparks Federal Action
Federal prohibition chief Dalrymple to lead about 30 agents into Iron county to seize wine amid alleged liquor revolt. Dispute centers on whether liquor was kept in store or in the owners home above the shop. Crystal Falls reports no new developments as agents prepare to move.
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United States
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Negaunee
Mich
Hatch
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Tywo
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Billion Income War Profit Tax Addition Seen by Audit
Internal Revenue officials anticipate at least one billion dollars in additional income and war profit taxes from an audit of consolidated tax returns of affiliated corporations. Seven hundred expert accountants and six hundred clerks will be employed. Officials say no fraud. errors in calculations explain the discrepancies. Of 14,006 returns audited so far, 200 show additional taxes totaling 41.6 million dollars, leading to a belief that initial estimates may be conservative.
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Internal Revenue
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