Decisive fighting in both Mexican fronts looms this week
Reports from Mexico City warn of imminent clashes between federals and rebels on western and eastern fronts. Agrarian groups move to back central government, forming regular army battalions, state guards, and regional forces with arms to be sourced from the United States.
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Associated Press
Juarez
Mex
Flore ¢Ariy
Mexico City
Manuel Chao
Villista
Tenehuanes
Durango
Col. Davila
Sabinas
Coahuila
Piedras Negras
el Paso
Candido Aguilar
Carranza
United States
Aguilar
San Antonio
Tex
Felipe Puerto
Yucatan
Brownsville
Monterey
Puerta
Tuxpan
Laredo Junction
Col
Ismael Rueda
Tuxpam
Vera Cruz
Arnulfo Gomez
Mexico City-Laredo
Fort Worth
Laredo
Peas Ant
San Luis Potosi
Agrarians
Washington, D. C
Mexico
Obregon
Coolifge
Hughes
Revolutionary Group
New Orleans
Department of Justice
de la Huerta
Coolidge
Battle for the Big Ditch maneuvers prepare at canal zone
War fleets head to Panama Canal for peace time drills described as the Battle for the Big Ditch. 150 warships, 9 060 canal zone troops and 9 aircraft will join in joint army and navy exercises to test canal protection, rapid force deployment, and linkages between Atlantic and Pacific ships.
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Canal Zone
Big Ditch
Cambrai
Pansina
United States
Panasoni Canal
Jin
Canal
Aosuie
Pacific
Atlantic
Panama Canal
California
San Pedeo Harbor
Fleet Base Force
Lhe
UG. S. S
Wyoming
Caribbean
Balboa Sound
Joint
Army and Navy Board
Culebra
America
Sweeney Elected President at Annual Grester Waterloo Meet
John J. Sweeney was elected president of the Grester Waterloo association for 1924 at the organization of the board of directors at noon. He succeeds Stephen D. Brown with Har ter B. Hull as first vice president and A Brown as second vice president. The report shows a healthy financial state with few unpaid dues, and an active share in civic movements. New directors include KK L. Bragdon Bruce Gates C J Langfeldt El B Maynard and H C Wurster from the west district and W H Brunn Co D Casa A V Fowler Arch W McFarlane from the east. Outgoing directors are Hermann Miller J C Hartman Austin Burt W Hogan from the west and Roger J Crowell Wirt Hoxie BE H Wyant George n Gousins from the east.
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John J. Sweeney
Grester Waterloo Association
Sweeney
Stephen D.brown
Har' ‘Ter B. Hull
A. Brown
Tw. A. Lane
John A. Sly
Law
KK. L
Black Hawk County Farm Loan Bank Loan Totals 1923
Cedar Falls Jan 8 Special Completed loans for Black Hawk County Federal Farm Loan Bank in 1923 totaled 1,294,800 dollars. George S. Morning reports at the annual meeting for 50 stock holders show 181 members, dividends totaling 9,653.31 dollars, and a reserve fund of 1,072.46 dollars. Directors and officers to be chosen this afternoon.
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Cedar Falls
Jan
Black Hawk
He Cthosen
Police Claim Wife Murdered Physician in Sumter
Dr Archie China, a wealthy physician, was found dead in his Sumter home with two bullet wounds. Police say his wife, Mrs China, is expected to be charged with murder once she regains consciousness. Authorities suspect poisoning preceded the apparent homicide.
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Sumter
S. C
Archie China
Farmer in better outlook as 1924 demand grows
Washington January report from the Chamber of Commerce committee on Statistics notes improved farmer conditions. It credits narrower price spreads, cooperative marketing, easier financing, and crop returns for a brighter 1924 outlook. also expects spring acreage reductions and strong building activity for the season.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Marcketing
Eickelberg Enters Senate Nomination Papers Fight
Hick enly Watersson, hardware merchant, announced in September his intent to seek the Republican nomination for United States senator. He has filed nomination papers and sent a platform letter to Secretary of State Walter Jujumsay proposing economic balance between producers and consumers and measures to keep the money supply aligned with commerce. He claims these adjustments will reduce fever outbreaks. Des Moines area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickenly Watersson
Hardware Merschant
United States
Walter Jujumsay
Law Problems for Federated Women's Clubs
Washington D C Jan Various legislative proposals and plans for the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial convention in Los Angeles in June were discussed by the board of directors in annual session. The committee report covered a constitutional amendment to permit control over child labor, efforts for uniform marriage and divorce laws, and creation of a department of education immigration and prison problems.
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Washington, D. C
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Los Angeles
Department of Education, Immigration
Temperature Report From Waterloo January Seventh
The maximum temperature in Waterloo yesterday reached 40 degrees above zero and the minimum last night was 29 degrees above.
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Waterloo
Bonus showdown on soldiers bonus in Congress
Washington January 8 A battle among house Republicans over the soldiers bonus loomed with a conference call set for Thursday. Senator Copeland New York charged Secretary Mellon sandbagged the bonus and urged cash payments totaling 1.464 billion to be funded by restored surtax if needed.
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Washington, D. C
Anderson
Minnesota
Honrs
Ways and Menia Committee
Soldier Blue
Mellon Vian
Washington
Oh. G
Melfon
Copeland
Cemmncrat
New York
Senate
Treasury
Gow
Mellon
Coolidge Stands Firm On Bok Peace Prize Plan
Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge remains unmoved by Bok peace prize plan and stands by his congressional message. White House spokesman says no new comments on the plan. Coolidge urged favorable Senate action on the Harding world court proposal. he terms the League of Nations a closed incident.
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Washington, D. C
Tan
Coolidge
Congress
White House
Senate
United States
League of Nations
League
Conductor Seeks Rail Board Seat in Des Moines
Des Moines conductor Jan Brook of Clarion has filed for nomination papers to run for railroad commissioner. He would need to resign from Great Western to qualify. Brook reportedly has backing from the Town Federation of Labor.
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Des Moines
Clarion, Sn
Great Western Railroad
Town Federation of Labor
Boy Hunter Fatally Shot By Companion During Hunt
Des Moines pupil Raymond Moeckly of Roosevelt High School died from wounds received returning from a hunting trip. The fatal shot came from a gun in the hands of his companion Morris Fletcher, son of Assistant Attorney General John Fletcher.
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Des Moines
Jan
Raymond Moeckly
Roosevelt
Morris Fletcher
John Fletcher
Marshall to Help Launch Colorado Democratic Campaign
Denver, Jan 8. Former Vice President Thomas R Marshall will address state leaders at a Jackson day dinner to launch the Colorado Democratic campaign. Radio messages are expected from W G McAdoo and possibly W J Bryan and other national figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Thomas R. Marshall
W. G. McAdoo
W. J. Bryan
Kill Some Bandits Devil Dogs Orders in Philadelphia
General Sutler orders a 48 hour drive against crooks and bootleggers in Philadelphia. He promises no union influence will threaten officers as he leads a campaign to curb crime while preparing a policeUniform display for a White House reception next year.
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Phiadelphia
Dai
Daitler
Amie Dietatur
Philadelphia
Utlor
Philadelphin
Lal
Uuil
Philadelphi Lnrt
Polies
Sutler
Teun
Buller
White House
Minneapolis Grain Pit Ordered to Quit Fight Against Co-Ops
Minneapolis Minnesota January 8 The Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce the largest wheat market in the world was ordered by the federal trade commission to cease unfair practices against farmers cooperative organizations The action follows a seven year old suit by the Wauwtity Cooperative Exchange of St Paul a grain market cooperative now under receivership The chamber officials said they will resist part of the order while complying with the rest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
Federal Trade Commission
Chamber
Wauwity Cooperative Exchange
St. Paul
Democrat Leaders to Outline Program at Columbus Tonight
Final arrangements were complete today for the Jackson Day banquet here tonight where James M. Cox head of the Democratic party and Cordell Hull, chairman of the national committee, are expected to outline the party's presidential year program. The principal addresses are to be carried by radio.
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Columbus. O
Tau
James M. Cox
Democratic Party
Cordell Ilall
Uri
Senators Clash Over State Printing in Budget Debate
In a tense session, the Senate fought over an amendment about state printing and public office reports. Senator Price argued the teachers association report should not be state funded, calling the group voluntary and private. He warned taxpayers should not bear printing costs, and questioned funding for controversial material. The House considered instructing a budget bill promptly, while Senate debate continued on printing and reports amid broader budget talks.
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Ely
Des Macrithes
Caston
Chalorleth Beneri
Reeselage Horning
Bose
Rey
Stitte
Ae Guinissiem
Thorsedig
Tostee
Lianboltt
Lushon
Cie House
Tesla
Hitien
House
Senate
John R. Price
Albla
State
the Sociation
Co-Op Commission House Saves $80,000 in Value
In Newberry Straw berry Point Senator BL Wo Newberry aided the launchers with sharp remarks at Price. Newberry highlighted last year's printing of 4,000 copies of the trachars report at about 4.08 dollars total, under 1S cents per copy. The senate moved to reconsider its action on a property condemnation bill and discussed refunds of funds to farmers in the St. Louis trade district by the St. Louis Producers' and Commission association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BL Wo Newberry
Strawberry Point
Price
Newberry
M. J. Bowman
Waterton
Senate
St. Louis
Troops Ordered to Marion Illinois to Halt Bootleggers Battle
Troops move to Marion Illinois to quell a bootlegger conflict Sheriff Galligan warns the civil authorities cannot cope The national guard infantry contingents of Salen Cuire and Moun Vernon will arrive tonight Twenty men jailed on federal liquor charges following the third Williamson County raid Officials report rent payments to be stable despite housing shortages Builders plan large residential growth with 10 families per house and rising construction costs due to wartime conditions
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Apringdieil
Jun
Marion
Adj. Graarios J. Black
Sherif George Galligan
Mariog
National Reuard Infantry Ontrios
Salen
iCuire
Moun
Vernon
Vwenty
United Press
Dickson
Public Hearing on Workmen's Compensation Bill
A public hearing set for January 8 to discuss workmen's compensation measures before the joint labor committees of both houses starts at 2 p m The session will cover Senate bill 42 in three sections focusing on employers employees and the state industrial commission chaired by Senator Lloyd Thurston and Representative Oscar Uistand with the leaders noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laws
Lloyd Thurston
Senate
Rep
Oscar Uistand
House
State Industrial Commission
General Saltzman Named Head of Signal Corps
Maj Gen Charles M. Sa Vis appointed new chief signal officer succeeding Maj Gen George O G Squier who retires. Cast Sallam previously signal officer of the Second Corps Area in New York with rank of colonel.
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Charles M. Sa Vis
Meer
Qu. Carte States Army
George OG. Squier
Cast
Sallam
Governor's Inhind
New York
One Dead Two Shot in Chicago Labor War Turnup
Chicago reports a deadly labor clash as John Gilmore is killed and John Dunn wounded outside a union meeting of the Bridge and Structural Iron Workers. Patrick Berryll, president of the International Union of Truck Drivers and Chauffeurs, is also wounded amid renewed violence and police fear further clashes.
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Minted Press
Chicago
Pearing
John Gilmore
John Dunn
Bridge & Structural Troan Workers’ Union
Patrick Berryl
International Union of Truck Drivers & Chauffeurs
Aquada
Gillmore
Dunn
Iron Workers’ Union
Rates on Fertilizer Increases Cancelled in Gulf Trade
The commerce commission filed today that proposed rate increases on shipments of nitrate fertilizers from gulf ports to central territory by railroads were found unreasonable. Schedules incorporating the increases were ordered cancelled, effective Sept. 15.
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Washington
Gulf Ports
Central Freight Association
Pnt
Commerce Commission
Nevada to Execute Chinese Murderers Under Lethal Gas Plan
Nevada officials expect two to three inmates Gea Jon and Hughie Siig to be executed by lethal gas within 90 days after the state supreme court denial. Judge Walsh at Mina set the date schedule following a long legal fight. Warden Dickerson said gas can be prepared in 60 days, with Thomas Russell also facing possible death for Mamie Johnnie’s murder.
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Ehiternation News Wire
Tenn
Nev
Jan
Lethal Gan
Nevada
State Supreme Court
Walsh
Mina
Mineral County
Gea Jon
Hughie Siig
D. S. Dickerson
State
Thomas Russell
Mamie Johnnie
Motorbus Tax Burden May Crush Waterloo Cedar Falls Line
Ed Madigan reports rising motorbus taxes may force the Waterloo Cedar Falls & North Western line and the Motorbus Company to scale back service between Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Tax figures show monthly state taxes totaling 144.95 for the WCF&N line and 431.836 for the Motorbus fleet, with per day costs and additional expenses for drivers, fuel, and depreciation. If unprofitable, the electric interurban line remains a fallback. tax collection is enforced by the railroad commission and county treasurers, with potential bus seizures for nonpayment.
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Jearnerd
Ed Madigan
Uel
Motorbus Company
Waterloo
FL & N
Motor Lfconse
Fse
Ced
W.5/C
FL & WN. Railway
Motorbus. Co
Madigan
State Railway Commission
Railway Commission
Cedar Falls
State Teachers College
Normal Hill
Waterloo City
Waterloo Township
Castle Hill
Cedar Heights
To &O
Marshalltown
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Agrarian Movement
Solon
State House
Nes Moines
Lane
Sly
New Board Farms
Federal Farm Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Eickelberg
Federated Women’s Clubs
Bok
Rail Board
Marshiata
Devil Dog
Gen. Butler
Marines
Philadelphia Police
Columbus
Ill
Saltzman
Head Signal Corps
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