Lost balloon airmen march toward Moose Factory
Three United States naval officers and their dog team travel through Hudson Bay territory after a balloon crash near Moose River. Indian guides and trappers chase leads, while rescue squads scout two possible routes toward Moose Factory as thaw complicates travel. The Star of the East legend and Cree guides shape the perilous trek back to civilization.
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Associated Press
Cochrane
United States
Rockaway
Hudson Bay Territory
Hudson Bay Company
Moose Factory
Oy Sams
United Press Star
Maurice
Ont
Missinabi
Lieuts , Hinton
Farrell
Kloor
George McLeod
Lieut
McLeod
Sinclair Mertin
Bernand Vincent
Moose River
Indiana
Tom Mark
Aviator Pinched for Disorderly Flying Amid Skies
Galveston Tex July Associated Press reports ranger Jackman netted an aviator for disturbing the peace after he zigzagged a plane over an arbory field and allegedly used wires and a mailbox. The incident closed as the pilot was arrested following a rough landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Borger
Lo Grande
Ranger Jackman
Yesterdy
Jackman
Anarby Field
Senate and House Set Broad Hearing Agenda This Session
Senate committees begin hearings on emergency tariff policy and Clayton Act issues as immigration and nitrate bills face review. House panels pursue sundry appropriations, naval base studies, and reclassification plans while various committees examine taxation, rewards, and governance matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Bres
Senate
Degins
Interstate Commerce
Patent
Patent Office
Appropriations
District of Columbia
McKellar
House
Wars and Means
Merchant Maring and Fisheries Committee
Agriculture Committee
Pacific Coast
Naval Affairs Committee
Secretary Daniels
Census Committee
Military Affairs
General Ansel
Post Ofice
Water Power
Alaska
Judiciary
Panama Canal Zone
Indian Affairs Committee
Townley Nonpartisan League Fight Spurs Salina Meeting
Salina Kansas reports a renewed push by Nonpartisan League organizers to recruit farmers, after A C Townley returned to rally supporters. Local American Legion posts and anti league speakers mobilized to counter the drive amid heckling and mass meetings at Convention Hall.
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Associated Press
Salina
Kan
Kansas
League
A. C. Townley
American Legion Post
Townley
Minnesota
North Dakota
Salina Legion
Convention Hall
Pills Hall
Legion
Thomas A. Lee
Topeka
State Legion
Ray Anderson
Ellsworth
Robert J F. Burns
Reenie
Wis
Constitutional Defense League
Tobacco Growers to Discuss Crop Crisis
Lexington Ky January 6 Tobacco growers across the Burley tobacco belt hold county meetings to pick delegates for a general session. The meeting aims to push action to drop the 1921 crop and find a marketing solution for the 1920 crop at a satisfactory price. Prices at central Kentucky markets ranged from two to thirty dollars per hundred pounds as many markets closed for a week due to low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Burley Tobacco Belt
Kentucky
Toda
Kenucky
Policeman Beats Off Attack by 30 Soldiers
Des Moines report says four soldiers were held for investigation after a restaurant brawl. Patrolman Holloway used his night stick to fight off about 30 troopers attempting to arrest a drunken and disorderly soldier as reserves arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Des Moines
Holloway
Fone
Dye Makers Push Ban on German Dyes for US Trade
New York Jan 6 A plea for congressional action to restrict German dyes entering the United States is issued by the American Chemical Society through Dr Charles H Herty former president. Herty urges retention of German dye imports and cites Britain act parallels and the need for a self sufficient US dye industry as American chemists warn German control could dominate global supplies.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
American Chemical, Society
Charles H. Herty
Herty
Wilson
France
Great Britain
House of Representatives
Senate Committee On Finance
Altho
American Chemical Society
German Dye Trust
End of Wartime Drives Prompts Rethink on Public Fund Campaigns
A United Press survey finds public appeals for large charitable drives fading as donors resist requests and volunteer staff wane. Charles A. Pier notes the end of intensive drives and suggests targeted yearly pledges, with campaigns cut back to avoid overburdening the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
United States
Charles A. Pier
United States Shipping Board
Middle West
Conscientious and Youthful Burglar's Head Full of Holes
A Jan examination of youthfull burglar McGrath reveals he confessed to stealing 50000 dollars in valuables from 260 North Side homes. Chief Justice Olson notes holes in the back of his head where a fist could fit while describing the suspect. McGrath says the thought of dark houses disturbed his sleep and drove him to return to rob more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preas
Chicago
McWhorter McGrath
North Side
Harry Olson
Soamlelper Court
McGrath
Verbal Clash at Coal Hearings Tied to Price Increases
Washington witnesses testify before a Senate coal investigation committee on how Interstate Commerce Commission priority orders amid the 1920 coal shortage may have raised prices. A. J. Gauthier of the American Railway Association and Cal D. B. Wentz of the National Coal Association are questioned about war department coal purchases and alleged Lever Act indictments.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
A. J. Gauthheim
American Railway Association
Senate
National Coal Association
Cal
D. B. Wentz
War Department
Senator Kenyon
Iowa
Landlord Torbert Claims Accidental Shooting at Hotel
Horace Torbert hotel owner in Denver says he shot George Edwards 19 accidentally while Edwards visited friends at the hotel as Torbert ejected him. He crying and nervous, says his housekeeper Mrs Allie Fudge allegedly jolted his arm causing the gun to discharge. An inquest is to be held this afternoon.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Horace Torbert
George Edwards
Edwards
Torbert
Allie Fudge
College Presidents Open Annual Meeting
College presidents from over 300 colleges arrive for the seventh annual meeting of the Association of American Colleges in New York. Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University and other prominent educators will address the opening session tonight, with the event to continue through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
The
Association of American Colleges
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Cattlemen Plan Conference to Promote Beef Consumption
A national livestock and meat council promotion plan will be acted on at a February 11 Chicago meeting called by the Eat More Meat committee. Officials from livestock groups exchanges packing houses and state and federal agricultural departments are invited to attend.
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Associated Press
Chicago
National
Livestock and Meat Council
Big Bank in London Suspends Payments
The British American Continental Bank, formerly Hannaviga Bank Ltd, suspended payments today in London. The move followed a general financial downturn and it had expanded premises last September to handle growing continental and U.S. business. The bank holds an authorized capital of 2.5 million. The impact on the local scene was minimal.
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Associated Press
London
Continental Bank
Hanne‘vig'a Bank, Ltd
Continent
United States
Oil well on Turney ranch yields record shallow flow
Oil drillers near Fort Stockton report a Turney ranch well capable of 1000 barrels a day, a record in shallow production. The well is 6 feet deep and has been flowing at 100 barrels daily since Wednesday, according to reports.
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San Angelo
Pex
Jan
Turney Ranch
Fort Stockton
Wade Deserted by Pal and Mistress in Battle for Life
Bridgeport weathered a murder trial as Elwood B Wade stands accused of killing George Natt, husband of Wade’s mistress. Wade’s ally John E Johnston and Mrs Ethel H Nott face joint charges. The defense called Wade’s father Elbert O Wade who described the defendant’s limited schooling and poor math skills.
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Harold D. Jacobs
United Press
Bridgeport
Conn
Elwood B. Wade
George Natt
Ethel H. Nott
John £. Johnston
Wade
Boths
Elbert O. Wade
Young Wade
Comley
Buoyant Close Described in New York Stock Review
The New York Evening Sun notes a strong undertone despite modest volume with intervals of constructive action. Bears stayed cautious and the final hour saw buoyancy with best wartime prices, bonds firm, and a sharp wheat rally on Penrose tariff bill support.
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United Press
New York
New York Evening Sun
Financial Review Today
Bears
Penrose
Japanese Families Ordered to Move On in Harlingen Tex
Two Japanese families arrived to settle on farming lands in Harlingen and were met by a citizens committee informing them they were undesirable. The families, comprising two men two women and four children, were told they could stay overnight but should leave by Thursday. This marked a second hostile demonstration against Japanese in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlingen
Associated Press
Aarlingen
Tex
Committee of Citizens
Concrete Remedies What Farmers Need at Des Moines Convention
At the Iowa Farm Bureau federation and Corn Belt Meat Producers association annual meeting C L Harlan urged farmers to organize for concrete remedies. He said cooperation and unified action are needed to pressure concrete situations, with information, opinion, and advice only not enough. Resolutions report and officer elections were expected later.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
C. L. Harlan
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Corn Belt Meat Producers Associaten
Farm Bureau
Harlan
Resolutions Committee
Elks Plan Incorporation and New Building
Elks building project to begin in two or three months with a $290,000 construction budget. Harry Hartong chairs the building committee which will meet tonight to draft articles of incorporation and arrange temporary quarters during construction. Walter Bass serves as secretary and the committee will oversee the new home on the existing site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hartong
the Elks
Walter Bass
Gibbons Improves but Remains Bedridden at Home
Baltimore Maryland reports Cardinal Gibbons continues to show improvement after returning home last Monday. He remains in bed per physician orders while cathedral staff provide care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbons
Associated Press
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Rural School Big Topic At Eastern NEA Convention
Washington D. C. Jan 6 The rural school will be the first topic at the National Education Association department of superintendence meeting in Atlantic City Feb 26 March 3. About 40000 educators are expected to attend and discuss improving rural schools with speakers from California Iowa New York and New Jersey. Special addresses by Sir Auckland Geddes H M Towner Nicholas Murray Butler Henry Van Dyck P P Claxton and John H Finley are also on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
National Education Association
Atlantic City
National Society of Vocational Education
National Council of Education
Department of
Gov. Harding
Will C. Wood
California
W. L. Harding
Iowa
W. C. Bagley
Teachers’ College
New York
Ralph Decker
Sussex County
New Jersey
Sir Auckland Geddes
Great Britain
H. M Towner
Department of Education
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Henry Vanyck
Princeton University
P. P. Claxton
United States
Cox Inaugurated Massachusetts Governor Amid Ceremonial Brilliance
Channing H. Cox was inaugurated as the forty-ninth governor of Massachusetts. Vice President elect Calvin Coolidge left the state house as a private citizen and offered no plans. Cox emphasized protecting small investors as an urgent issue facing the commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Channing H. Cox
Massachusetts
Calvin Coolidge
State House
Washington
Northampton
Gov
Cox
Commonwealth
Navy Sells Planes at One Third Cost to Train Pilots
The Navy Department announces sale of 125 coast patrol flying boats at about one third cost to aid aer ial transportation and pilot training for wartime needs. Boats are H. H.2-L type with 400 hp Liberty engines and six seats. The sale promotes rapid, safe travel for business or personal use.
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Navy
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Clyshams
Navy Department
Coast Patrol
Mail Boat Missing in Alaskan Straits
The United States mail boat Pulitzer with at least seven men aboard has been missing since December 15 and may be lost in the Straits of Shelikof, Alaska. Secretary Payne, advised by Gov. Riggs of Alaska, has asked the Navy and Coast Guard to dispatch search vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Jaen
United States Mail
Pulitzer
Shelikoff
Alaska
Payne
Gov. Riggs
Navy Department
Coast Guard Service
Paine
Ford Gains in Michigan Senate Recount
The senate committee recount of the Michigan senatorial contest between Senator Newberry and Henry Ford shows a net gain of 272 votes for Ford over Newberry. The update was announced from Washington D C on January 6.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee
Michigan
Senator Newberry
Henry Ford
Mr. Ford
Newberry
Chadwick Haskine Mills Resume Operations After Stoppage
The Chadwick Haskine Cotton Mills announced resumption of operations on Monday after a six week shutdown. The five plants employ about 2,000 workers in Charlotte North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charlotte
N. C
Chadwick-Haskine Cotton
Calder unveils housing cost conspiracy and licensing plan
Senator Calder of New York announced a nationwide conspiracy to fix home construction costs, to be exposed when the senate reconstruction committee resumes its housing shortage probe. He warned of a bill to require federal charters for manufacturers and labor groups, citing wartime disruptions, cost plus systems, wage jumps, fuel and transport costs, and higher taxes as causes of the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Bradford
United Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Reconstruction
Calder
New York
Senate Committee
Lockwood Committee
Admiral Reunites with Russian Children at Ellis Island
Seven Russian children denied entry earlier were released to the care of Rear Admiral Newton A. McCully at Ellis Island. The admiral, escorted by Supt. Baker, led the group to first class alien quarters where he signed a receipt. The children cheered, with the admiral expressing concern about crowds and photographers as they departed by ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
United States
Newton A. McCully
Ellis Island
Supt
Baker
Helen Basteda
Miss Bastedo
Hoover praised by Hitchcock for relief work in Europe
In Washington, Senator Hitchcock lauded Herbert Hoover for European relief efforts. He credited Hoover with efficiently administering a 1919 relief appropriation of 37 million dollars, saving an estimated 6 million children and delivering large aid to starving peoples. He urged credit for Hoover’s global-backed achievement.
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Hoover
Hitchcock
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Europe
Herbert Hoover
Senate
Nebraska
Reid
Missouri
Russia
Young Man From Waterloo Held for Forgery
Des Moines police detained Howard Harris 25 of Waterloo Il on forgery charges. Taylor Grimes of Central Trust said Harris wrote a $40 check on Redding Savings bank while signing his father H. J. Harris's name. Authorities could not locate H J Harris in the city directory or with police.
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United Press
Des Moines
Howard Harris
Waterloo
Taylor Grimes
Central Trust Company
Grimes
Harris
Redding Savings Bank
Redding
H. J. Harris
Police Department
Milk price cut hits Madison in retail stores
In Madison Wisconsin retail milk prices were reduced to 10 cents a quart today from 12 cents by almost all dealers. Prices last September stood at 12.5 cents per quart.
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Associated Press
Madison, Wis
Madison
Big Salary Slash Reported In Appropriation Bill 15
The house appropriations committee reports Bill 15, a legislative executive and judicial appropriation measure totaling 112,728,438, with 23,724,196 less than requested and 5,728,771 below current year. The group notes wartime increases, cuts in 12,183 DC employees, and major reductions across Treasury Commerce War and Navy. It recommends 70,060,006 for Internal Revenue, aimed at stricter prohibition enforcement, and suggests a possible 15,000,000 savings if the $240 annual federal bonus is not applied to wage-boarded workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House Appropriations Committee
District of Columbia
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Treasury Department
Department of Commerce
War Department
Navy Department
Congress
Daugherty Not Suited for Harding Cabinet Post
The piece argues that Daugherty, while capable and likable, would be a poor fit as attorney general. It cites his tendency to act as a defender of friends and punisher of enemies, warning that selecting him could revive old charges and shake public trust in President Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty
Harding
Meciure Evening Post
Man Who Annoyed Mrs Wilson Caught
Bruno J. Nagel, who sent threatening letters to Mrs. Woodrow Wilson demanding $100, was returned to the state hospital for the insane. Secret service agents testified that Nagel had a history with the asylum, where he was placed a year ago and paroled last August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Woodrow Wilson
Bruno J. Nagel
State Hospital
Secret Service
Court For the Insane
Nagel
U S warships make short stop at Callao Peru
The United States Navy ships Dolphin and Des Moines, under Rear Admiral Henry F. Bryan, arrived at Callao after representing the U S government at the Magellan celebration in Chile. They will stay a few days before continuing to the United States. Knights Templar plan banquet at Masonic temple with 6 36 o clock dinner and officer installation. Mrs G W Selbig's orchestra will perform.
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Proxilima
Peru
United States
Dolphin
Des Moines
Henry F. Bryan
Chile
Callao
Ascalon Commandery
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
G. W. Selbig
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Republican National Committee
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