In Spotlight of Today’s News Nearing Crisis in China
Severe anti foreign agitation in Hankow alarms British and foreign residents as ships depart from Hongkong and Shanghai for the troubled zone. British forces retreat with no landings as civilians prepare to depart. In Nicaragua American marines return to Managua to protect citizens and American interests. England and Italy seek protection for nationals, challenging limits of the Monroe doctrine amid broader tensions. Factually, the piece also notes culinary commentary by Rosa Lewis and then shifts to sports notices and social misadventures in Italy and America, with various anecdotes and cultural notes.
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China
Hankow
British Foreign Office
Hongkong
Shanghai
Nicaragua
Managua
White House
England
Italy
Peking
Fan
Insi
Tan
Col. Little
Legation Guard
Mo Cine
Vekting
Chine
Concession
Washington
DD. C
Bfunkow
Wuchang
Hankew
Anthor
Mankow
United States
Strat
Worces
Lay River
Shangkei
Shan
Marines Sent to Managua at Ple of Britain and Italy
British and Italian diplomatic representatives in Managua request protection for their nationals as American marines are ordered to guard the U S legation. Marines sail from Corinto under Rear Admiral Latimer to Managua, signaling a broader U S commitment amid fears of Liberal threats and the possible withdrawal of naval forces.
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Managua
Ple
Britain
Italy
Maunaguet
Nicnrasia
Washington, D. C
Tan
Nicaragua
State Department
Corinto
Latimer
Central American Republic
Department of State
Kellang
White House
Coolidge
United States
Mingua
Manague
U.S
Chilveston
Diaz
Loatiner
Manay
Mirnaguid
Juan RB. Saecasa
Mexico
Altho
Court of Fonseca
Senate Foreign Relations
Wheeler
Washington
Kellogg
Senate
Democrit
Maentina
Pagano
Accuser Risberg Faces Landis Hearing Delay
In Chicago Accuser Swede Risberg appeared before Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis amid a postponed hearing on a bought series in 1917. Risberg did not attend the scheduled morning session, arriving at 145 p m after missing the 10 o clock start, prompting a further postponement until this afternoon.
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Chicago
Risberg
White Sox
Tigers
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Plans Bank Quiz In Des Moines January Term
Polk county grand jury heard instructions from District Judge Bonner on banking failures. The court urged careful review to determine if deposits were accepted while officers knew the bank was failing. County prosecutor Carl Missildine, who took office this week, said he intends to investigate the closing of Town and Trust Co.
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Dés Moines
Jan
INS
Polk County Grand Jury
Bonner
Carl Missildine
Jan & ‘Trust Co
Christmay
Padlocking of Chicago Office Building Aimed at Bootlegging Hub
Chicago authorities seek padlocking of a Loop building at 108 W Dearborn St used as offices. Officials say six of the 50 offices house bootleggers and whisky operations. The director warned of impending padlock actions.
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Chicago
Dan
F.—Uins
Loop
W. Dear Horn Street
Neit Swhisky
Ssristiat Pret
Lles
Plan for U S Rule of Baseball Dropped
Washington January 5 Representative Welly Republican of Pennsylvania virtually decided to drop his proposed bill for federal control of organized baseball through a federal commission. After conference with the FTC attorney there was little hope to achieve a Supreme Court design holding that baseball is interstate commerce. Wells studies whether control can be applied via anti gambling laws.
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Washington, D, C
Welly
Pennsylvania
I. Federal Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Kelly
Supreme Court
Wells
Lombard College Receives $20,000 Gift From Will
By the will of the late William Sehlip Lombard College will receive $20,000 to add to its endowment fund. Wesleyan College and other educational institutions and churches are remembered in the estate, which totaled about $100,000.
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Calesbury
TH. Aus
LPI
William Sehlip
Mount Pleagiait
Lombard College
Wesleyan College
Mount Mleagint
Xost
Spurned Love and Greed for Her Job Blamed for Charge Against Teacher
The father of Misa Florence Cochrane alleges a board president's son pursued her, leading to attempts to oust her and salacious accusations about stories told to pupils. Miss Cochrane fights to reclaim her job at Broadhorn School, with an injunction pending and the district awaiting decision from the county superintendent.
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Tadianola
PA P Ceuntry
Erliteiam
Misa Wlorence Cochrane
Broadhorn School
Sone
Bhistad
Sfeven-Old Schoolmi'iin
Lord Troubles
Clee Crawford
Cl Cc. Crawford
the Boar
Crawford
Miss Cochrane T
Walter & McCrea
Miss Cochrane
Risberg hearing on 1919 World Series scandal delayed
Chicago January 5 The Landis hearing on charges by Charles Risberg against the White Sox and Tigers for crooked games in 1917 was postponed to 1 30 p m after Risberg failed to appear A mysterious call claimed Risberg would be late and sparked confusion among about 200 players reporters and officials Buck Weaver and Chick Gandil were present to support Risberg Urban Faber and other Sox figures recalled conflicting details about Detroit and Boston games and the alleged payoff arrangement Risberg’s delay fueled rumors of kidnap or press involvement but no proof was offered
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Eddie Collins
Ray Sohal
George Burns
Ty Gobb
Tris Speaker
Joe Woo
High Commissioner
Baseball
Kenesaw Mountain Lanais
Philly
Dom
Apri
Chicago
I. MM. Landis
Charles A.swede
Risberg
White Sox
Tigers
Landis
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Aso
Bim
Eahl
Landig
Buck Weaver
Chick Gandl
Heta Landis
Fran Wisberg
Weaver
Urban
Red) Faber
Sox
TAIZ
Elub
Wei
Athletics
Detroit
Boston
Sentembbey
Dei
New York
Chick Gandil
Victori
Baston
Itisberg
Paving Contract Awarded in Johnson County
Clarkson Engineering & Construction Co of Kansas City wins the Johnson County paving project for 15.8 miles of the Red Railroad from Iowa City to Linn County. Total bid Sd78,478.69, average Sd26,199.64. Construction starts this spring, completes this fall, building a hard surfaced Cedar Rapids to Iowa City road. Nine firms bid.
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Town City
Jan
UPL
Clarkson Engineering & Construction Co
Kansas City
Red
Iowsa City
Linn County Inc
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Morrigan Company
Delivery notice for late courier and contact instructions
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 30 o clock. If you fail to receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please send 510 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p.m.
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Thana 510
John G Muller Low Bidder on Frank's Orpheum
Waterloo bids for the Frank’s Orpheum project show John CG Miller of Waterloo submitting the low general contract bid of 133600 for erecting the theatre on Commercial Street between Fourth and 11th. Other bids include plumbing and electrical work with varied amounts. bids to be reviewed by the Orpheum board.
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John CG. Miller
Waterloo
Orpheum Theatre
Commercial Street
John & Bartley
Waterloo Orpheum Company
Quest & Smith
Coi
Tract
Avere
Laweitzent Construction Company
HLA
Maine
All
Ave of
The
Orpheum Company
Real Estate Loss Motive for Killing Woman, Police Say
Hempstead New York January police said Harold M Webster confessed to killing his mother in law Catherine Galloway after a bitter money dispute over a Florida land deal. Webster, a former Miami real estate salesman, reportedly lost five thousand of his own money and a thousand of Myre Gaila in the transaction. His mother stood by him while his wife urged him not to age.
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Hempstead
Harold IV. Webster
Catherine Galloway
Webster
Miami
Fla
Gailain
Treasurer Dies on Eve of Retirement in Nebrask a
John A. Mrandsen Howard county treasurer for eight years died in his garage last night from automobile exhaust fumes. Officials doubt the death was self caused as he was to retire today.
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St. Paul
Neb
UPI
John A. Mrandsen
Howard County
Washington credentials sent to elections committee
In Washington DC on June 5, a procedure was set to forward the credentials of Frank Smith Winds to the elections committee for investigation by the Senate. Senator Reed announced no challenge to Bleue today as Smith appeared to be seated, marking a rare formal referral for credential review. A dean at the University of Nebraska, Kamuel AG, resigns due to health failures.
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Washington, D.C
Smith
Senate
Vols
John Rhine
Elent Crora
Wisconsin
Reed
Othat Smith
Professor Maulsby Resigns to Join Pittsburgh Journalism Dept
Prof William S Mauleby, longtime dean of journalism at the University of Town, resigns after eight years to become dean of the department of journalism at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The move takes effect in February.
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Prof. Maulsby
Pittsburgh
Towne City
William S. Mauleby
School of Journalism
University of Town
Ash
Shcent
University of Pittsburgh
Tittsburgh
Tive
Checks Made Good and Charges Dropped
AUP charges of forgery against Mia Anna Mae Gaurnipardner aged 23 widowed of Van Horn Texas were dropped after relatives posted more than 20 dollars in checks passed on local stores. Lenience noted due to her two year old child. Three children of Thomas Snell Humboldt farmer died from smoke inhalation when a leaky wool stove overheated. Albert Tr. Bell former Interior secretary remained in poor health with new monia. condition improving daily.
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Cedar
Dan
Mia
Anna Mae Gaurnipardner
van’ Horn
Tahpeming
Mieln
Thomas Snell
Humboldt
Thomas
Enri
Conductors Prohibited from Moistening Thumbs for Transfers
Detroit railway issues unanimous order forbidding conductors from moistening thumbs to distribute transfer slips. The public health measure aims to prevent disease spread and protect riders and staff.
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Detroit
Mich
Dewreit Street Railway
Public Health
Short Interviews With Home Folks
Waterton newsstand patrons receive 15 copies of True Story Magazine and one of the Julterarys Digest. A counterman notes True Stories sell fast and the Digest appears weekly for a few dimes, reflecting local reading habits and demand.
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Edgar
Waterton
Hyslander
Emperors Body Moved in Solemn Rites at Court
Court officials and dignitaries attended the removal of the dead emperor from the inner chamber to the state hall. The procession featured Shinto symbols and court musicians in a three hour ritual as mourners prayed for the deceased ruler. Irohilo shows improvement and may leave his rooms soon.
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Inner Chamber
State Hall
Fokia
Dan
Yoshitto
Hold Graft Quiz Stalls As Senate Subcommittee Debates
Washington, Jan 3. The senate judiciary subcommittee postponed a decision on a graft inquiry after a meeting interrupted by Senator Ernst's absence. Attendees Norris of Nebraska and King of Kentucky discussed an extensive hearing but delayed a report pending further talks.
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Washington, D. C
Wood King
Cemocrat
Walt—bold
Goodwill Fliers Delayed Again in Panama City
A barely legible note reports Goodwill flier operations postponed in Montenala City Guetemala and the Aurora field near New York due to a forced bending on the day’s airfield activity. A week or two is expected for rescheduling and rep.
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Montenala City
Guetemala
Jain
Wasdin
New York
Aurora
Search of Olson Premises Futile
Olson premises search yields no substantial findings after house-to-house sweep. Authorities report no geddintornal evidence parapletures found. the effort was conducted at the request of local officials and in cooperation with the new sheriff HW Mas Berty.
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Olson
Chien
Wis
Ians R
SUINS
Albert Olson
D. Mas Berty
Sas
Meipus
Appeals to Patriotism of Banks for Soldier Bonus Loans
Washington leaders urge banks to issue loans on veteran bonus certificates. Aimed at clearing a stalled situation, the appeal cites Mellon Bank of Pittsburgh as a model and asks bank officials nationwide to authorize loans to veterans, despite the risks and costs.
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Washington, D.C
Faa. B
Tlp
American Lesson
Veterans Bureau
John Thomas Tavelov
Legion Executive’ Committen
Melvin A. Taylor
American Raiketetaasnetition
Wranko F. Olea
Warships Rush to Yangtze Zone as Hankow Turmoil Grows
Reported British and U S vessels move toward Hankow and Yangtze front amid anti foreign unrest. British warships Vindictive Carliste and Wishart ordered to Hantun while refugees evacuate Hankow. Cantoneses seize barricades and British concession faces mounting tensions as American and other foreign fleets bolster protection.
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Hong Kong
vPi
Carliste
Wishart
Hantun
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