Grayson Wins Hudsons Bay Dog Derby For Third Time
Walter Grayson driving wee Mor enwain won the Hudsons Bay dog team derby in The Pas Manitoba for the third consecutive time finishing at 2 hours 42 minutes on a 20 mile course. Shorty Hussick from Flin Flon finished miles behind with Billy Winterton third. Lydia Hutchinson finished fifth in the classic, declaring she will build an unbeatable team next year. Smoky Gaston won the championship, edging Lud Kent by 14 seconds.
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Pas
Manitoba
Walter Grayson
Wee Morenwain
Hudson
Greyson
Flin Fion
Grayson
Billy Winterton
Saskatchewan River
Ashton
Idaho
Heb
Lydia Hutchinson
Yesdoriay
Sony
Miss Hutchinson
Smoky Gaston
Lud Kent
Cleatt Zarn
George Pilcher
Siash
Westark
Burlington Factory Scorched by Flames
Fire in the finishing room of Showers Brothers furniture plant at Burlington Iowa caused a brief blaze. Firemen and workers contained the flames with damage estimated at 7500 dollars. no shutdown of the plant except the affected department.
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Burlington
Showers Brothers
Des Moines Brief: Local Worker Buried Under Clay
John Petersen a clay company employee in Des Moines was buried alive under seven feet of clay while alone at his work site. He was not found for an hour, with fellow workers unaware of the incident. The report notes similar regional updates on education, electrocution, licensing, and court cases.
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Des Moines
John Petersen
Clay Company
Orange City
Northwestern Classical Academy
Dutch Reformed Church
LeMars
Iro Livre
Sam Geminks
Power Company
Lie
Vinton
Florence Soule
A. B. Soule
Methodist Church
Union
Iowa Conference of the
Towa City
University of
Towa
FL F. Faville
Iowa Supreme Court
Sea State
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Philip Stemper
Chicago
Milwaukee and
Chicago & Northwestern
Otis Junction
Charles City
B. F. Kneeskern
Castalia
Trene
Charles van’ Broeklin
Irish Rebel Chiefs Captured in Raids
Five Irish irregulars were captured in Dublin in raids by the Free State criminal investigation department. Sean Fitzpatrick, said to command the Dublin brigade, was among those seized. reports denied De Valera’s capture as raids continued and additional arrests were noted.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Sean Fitzpatrick
Criminal Investigation Department
Free State
Drumcondyn
Army
Fitzpatrick
de Valera
Belfast
Lim
de Velera
Lonton
Evening Standard
William Cregrave
Italy Wants Treaty Not French Entente, Mussolini States
Premier Mussolini told the International News Service there is no truth to reports of Italian agents working in Paris to forge a Franco Italian entente. Official circles acknowledge talks toward a treaty with France to protect the Franco Italian frontier and mutual Mediterranean interests.
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Rome
Mussolini
Paris
Italy
France
Genii
Mediterranean
Hines May Be Given Veterans Bureau Job
Washington February indicates President Harding plans to name Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines to direct the United States Veterans Bureau and likely send the nomination to the Senate this week. Other candidates remain in consideration as Forbes successor.
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Hines
Veterans Bureau
House kills move to return alien goods
Washington Feb 3 The House voted 95 to 5 to reject an amendment to the alien property bill that would have required returning all enemy alien property seized by the government during the war.
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Washington, D. C
House
Guard Ordered for Jersey City Catholic Churches
Jersey City police chief issued an order to place a constant guard on all Roman Catholic churches in the city at the request of a local priest.
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Jersey City
N. J
Innocent Man Freed after Confession Clears His Name
Leroy M McKinney of Withington, released from Ohio State Penitentiary after more than five months as a life term for a murder he did not commit. Court order followed Louis Vandervoort's confession and life sentence for killing Policeman Emory McCreight during a Wilmington hardware store robbery. Mrs McKinney, recently married, met him at the prison and testified they were at a movie when the crime occurred.
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Columbus
Pehs
Leroy M McKinney
Ohio Stats Penitentiary
Lfe
McKinney
Louis Vandervoort
King Tut May Be Left In His Old Tomb with Priceless Treasures
Luxor Egypt February 23 Practically all the contents of the 3600 year old tomb of Tut Ankh Amon in the valley of the kings will remain in Egypt officials indicated today The government plans to amend the charter governing Lord Carnarvon exploration to keep the antiquities in this country Egyptian officials insist the mummy will stay in the tomb where it was found
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Luxor
Egypt
Tut-Ankh-Amen
Deliel
Wieny Lord Carnarvon
Theatres Heat Audiences As Climaxes Rise
Boston audience reactions to exciting plays and films are said to raise theater temperatures. Prof. Edward F. Miller of MIT reports crowds emit more heat and moisture, allowing owners to reduce heating during climaxes.
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Boston
Edward F. Miller
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Miller
Ruhr clash shocks Bochum as French troops fire on crowd
A German civilian was killed and two seriously wounded in Bochum when French soldiers shot into a crowd watching the occupation of the Ruhr law courts building. Observers blamed irritation from jeers by bystanders. The incident follows a broader Franco British plan to administer railways and continue occupation policies in the Ruhr.
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Associated Press
Dueseeldorf
Ruher
Bochum
Poilus
Pramiers Poin
Care
France
Thewnis
Belgium
Payot
Degoutte
Ministry of Public Works
Kit- Teads
Paul Tirard
International Rhineland Commission
Germany
Mayenes
Ruhr
Rhineland
Fritz Thyssen
Amsterdam
Peb
Wort
Essen
Armour Deal for Morris & Co. Nearing Approval
Chicago February 23 Negotiations for the purchase of Morris and Co. packers by J Ogden Armour are expected to reach a head in ten days. The merger has been held up pending a Washington decision on approval. Latest reports say consent may be denied while bankers and others push to secure the administration's clearance.
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Chicago
Morris & Co
Packers
J. Ogden Armour
Washington Administration
Armour & Co
Cabinet Talks Over U S Rubber Ranches
President Harding and his cabinet discussed the crisis facing American rubber goods manufacturers after Britain restricted crude rubber exports. Secretary Wallace urged consideration of rubber culture within the United States.
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U.S
Washington, D. C
Harding
Wallace
Michigan Democrats Weigh Ford Endorsement in 1924
Detroit February 23 Michigan Democrats met in state convention to adopt a platform and nominate minor state officers while debating whether Henry Ford should be endorsed as the party's presidential candidate in 1924 The convention risked a split if Ford endorsement is pursued with critics arguing the choice should await the primary Opponents of Archaltes camp urged leaving endorsement to the primary.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Michigan
Railroads Fight Mileage Book Order
Railroad representatives before the interstate commerce committee gave notice of possible court action to block the commission decision ordering re establishment of the interchangeable mileage book system and reductions of 20 percent in passenger fares to travelers.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Committee
Commission
LaFollette Opposes Abolition of Wisconsin Guard
Senator Robert M. LaFollette says he opposes abolishing the Wisconsin National Guard. He tells reporters in Washington that the policy would be unwise and he agrees with Governor Blaine on the matter.
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LaFollette
Guard
Madison
Wis
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin National Guard
Washington
Tie
Guv
Blaine
Standard Oil Pays Its Hired Men Well
United States senators on a subcommittee report that Rockefeller pays hired men fairly, with many earning between 50 000 and 123 000 dollars annually. Alfred C. Redford of Standard Oil New Jersey and Walter C. Teagie chair the board. Arthur Brisbane editorially hopes the Rockefellers allow them to earn a little on the side.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Oir
Rockefeller
Alfred C. Redford
Standard OH Company
New Jersey
Walter C. Teagie
Arthur Brisbane
Rockefellers
Law Suits Tangle Giant Bearded King Of House Of David
A Benton Harbor religious colony feud centers on Benjamin Purnell and the House of David. The head seeks 200000 damages from John W. Hansel and other former members over alleged conspiracies, threats, and violence aimed at wrecking the sect. Several related suits involve Ruth Reed and Gladys Rubel, alleging transfers of wealth to the cult.
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House OF David
Prass
Bi. Joseph
Mich
Benjamin Purnell
Benton Harbor
Shiloh
League of Nations
John W. Hansel
Nashville,fenn
Ilen
Purnell
Hansel
Walter M. Nelson
Detroit
St. Joseph
Gertrude Bully
Yellows
Ruth] Bamford Reed
Gladys Bamford Rubel
New York
Grand Rapids
Reed
Rubel Reftentis
Sect
Mem
Clarke Named Des Moines Postmaster Nominee
President Harding sends to the Senate the nomination of Charles C. Clarke to be postmaster at Des Moines Iowa The action follows a lengthy appointment process reaching back years Washington February 23 President Harding submits the nomination to the Senate for approval of Charles C Clarke as Des Moines postmaster.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
Senate
Charles 4. Clarke
Des
Charlemagne Tower In Serious Condition At Philadelphia Hospital
Charlemagne Tower former ambassador to Russia and Germany remained in critical condition in a Philadelphia hospital on February 23 after being admitted with pneumonia.
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Philadelphia
Charlemagne Tower
Russia
Germany
Police Judge's Son Held for Robbery Indictment
Isaac Judy 19 son of Police Magistrate Joseph W. Judy is indicted for robbery in Danville. He faces charges of complicity in the jewelry store heist in Danville Kentucky.
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Danville, TL
Isaac Judy
Joseph W. Judy
Judy
Man Faces Worldly Dangers In Insurance Report
An insurance analysis lists 146,782 claims over 28 years with $14.3 million paid and stresses accidents from falls in beds and on stairs, automobile crashes, trains, horses, and workplace injuries, highlighting diverse peril from daily life. The data names Des Moines cases, vehicle types, and numerous body injuries.
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Ac ‘Cident Department
Des Moines
Sied
Altho
Building and Loan Stock Declared Assessable by City Assessor
City assessor J A Townsley says building and loan stock is assessable after reviewing the law and consulting counsel. Holders must report stock at cash value and may call the company secretary for value. Tax rate is five dollars per one thousand dollars for monies and credits.
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J. A. Townsley
Mr. Townsley
Protests Split Over Ruhr Crisis At Madison Square Garden
In New York 14 600 people adopted resolutions opposing France's Ruhr seizure and urging U S protest. Speakers condemned France while messages from Borah Untermyer France and Hylan were read. 600 police guarded the event. In Chicago 5 000 mass meeting resolutions urged U S protest to France. Iowa National Guard officers approved a resolution commending France for pressing debt payment in the Ruhr.
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United Press
New York
Itesolut
Ruhr
Madison Square Garden
France
Harding
William E. Borah
Samuel Untermyer
Hylan
Chicago
Peb
United States
Associated Press
Des Moines
Ruhr Valley
Iowa National Guard Association
Marshall Foch
Belgium
Mayor Gnagy Advocates Public Utilities Control
Mayor Gnagy urged amending statutes to let Waterloo own public utilities to counter opposition to telephone rates. He claimed Iowa lacks statewide regulation but has lower rates, and noted support for regulation from utilities. He also addressed rest room supervision and Waterloo traffic plans, including Fourth Street West reconstruction as an arterial highway this summer.
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Towa
H. Gnnagy
Retail Merchants’ Association
Iowa
Waterloo
Gnagy
Fourth Street West
Greater Waterloo billiard tourney shows seven matches
Seven matches in the Greater Waterloo association cue meet were completed this week. Results include Murcil over Moore, Herron over Fish, Hemsworth over Weigel, Shanewise over Miller, Durand over Kiester, Metcalf over Milley, and Pierce over Covey. The event will continue until entries are finished and players are cut to five, with five billiard cues awarded as prizes.
Digest of News Since Yesterday
Large powder explosion injures three workers at Hercules Powder Turck plant. Grafton Illinois Powder blast leaves three missing and a dozen injured as four buildings destroyed. Ardmore Carter Oil base blast kills three and wounds two near Dillard. Baltimore Texas killer surrender cited. Pensacola naval stores yard fire burns resin and turpentine in Pensacola suburb. Parsons fire in business district controls $30,000 loss. Paderewski earns Doctor of Laws at USC. US meat consumption 1922 estimated at 15.333 billion pounds, 149.7 pounds per person.
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Columbus
Kan
Hercules Powder Company
Turck
Grafton
Illinois Powder Company
Ardmore
Okie
Carter Oil Company
Dillard
Baltimore
C.F. McCandless
Hurst
Tex
Texas
New Mexico
Pensacola
Naval Stores and Warehouse Company
Goulding
Parsons
Los Angeles
Cal
Tanace Jan Paderewski
University of Southern California
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
United States
Ship Subsidy Bill Near End After Filibuster Breakthrough
Washington Feb 23 The senate moved toward ending the ship subsidy fight with a behind closed doors armistice allowing a two hour session on minor bills before a possible recommittal vote on the shipping bill. Administration leaders hailed the White House Curtis conference as key to breaking the filibuster and adjourning the night session.
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Associated Press
Washington,d
Senate
White House
Harding
Curtis
Kansas
Big Tim Murphy to Surrender by Night
Chicago reports preparations for the surrender of Big Tim Murphy to begin his sentence in Leavenworth for mall robberies. His wife and lawyers sought delay, informing Judge Wilkerson that Murphy would surrender before night if the $80,000 bondsmen posted were not forfeited. The judge did not grant the delay.
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Chicago
Tim Murphy
Leavenworth
Poland Binds to League on Vilna Neutral Zone Decision
Paris reports Poland will abide by any League of Nations ruling on the Vilna neutral zone. Polish military police occupation of the area contributed to recent clashes with Lithuania, as Warsaw ratified the League's authority.
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Poland
Paris
League of Nations
League
Vilna
50 Cent Package Free Night Comfort
A reader praises a product described as a 50 Cent Package Free for relief from bladder weakness. The note extols the value of uninterrupted sleep and the comfort of not waking multiple times nightly. It emphasizes restfulness and luxury of a single solid night without disturbance.
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Steen
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