Entente Considers Hungarian Peace Plan and New Ambassadors
Paris January 13 The supreme council discussed appointing an ambassadorial committee to finalize the Hungarian peace treaty and handle unfinished business. Italy and Britain officials urged a new organization as many envoys return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Supreme Council
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Nitti
Committee of Ambassadors
Hungary
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Aptes
Turkey
Women's million dollar oil firm ruined by men gains
The Women's Federal Oil company founded in 1816 by women is now run by male directors. Once a million dollar entity with 25,000 shares and 2,000 holders, its finances show cash on hand 17.75 dollars with a 63,498 dollar annual deficit and bank balance of 52 cents. Former president Mrs. M. Honore Jr. says the enterprise was started with promise but ruined by men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Honore Jr
Buford's Soviet Ark Bound for Libau Latvia
The American army transport Buford, nicknamed the soviet ark, lay at Kiel for boiler repairs. It is believed to head next for Libau Latvia on the Baltic Sea. The 249 undesirable aliens were confined below deck during repairs and the crew was barred from contact with them. German officials restricted access for visiting reporters.
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Associated Press
Kiel
Buford
Baltic Sea
United States
Huford
Mexicans in net as slavers of two Americans
Mexico City reports three suspects in the killings of Hari Boles and F. J. Roney, American oil men killed near Fort Lobes early this month. Col. Orozco says more involved are located and will be apprehended soon.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Hari Boles
F. J. Roney
Fort Lobes
Col. Qarlas
Orozco
Tampico
Col. Orozco
Democrats name 17 to plan San Francisco convention
Chairman Cummings announces a 17 member committee with two women to arrange the Democratic national convention in San Francisco on January 28. The slate includes Wilburn W. Marsh of Iowa and 15 others from states across the country. First meeting likely in San Francisco within 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
San Francisco
Wag
Cummings
George Bass
Chicago
May E. Foy
Los Angeles
J. Bruce Kremer
Montana
Wilburn W. Marsh
Iowa
Edward G. Hoffman
Indiana
Clark Howell
Georgia
Norman IE. Mack
New York
Fred B. Lynch
Minnesota
Charles Boeschenstain
Wiinois
EB. Moore
Ohio
Arthur F. MaBen
Nebraska
John N.cogtin
Massachusetts
Isadore B. Dockweiler
California
John T. Barnett
Colorado
Patrick H. Quinn
Rhode Island
Robert H. Wilder
Idaho
Mr. Cummings
Wool Pool Topic Draws Illinois Farmers to Peoria
About a thousand farmers gather in Peoria for a two day Dinovis Agricultural association convention. Co operative buying and wool pooling lead the agenda as discussions and actions unfold. R Howard president of the American Farm Bureau federation will speak. Harvey J Spence of Vermilion county resigns as Illinois Agricultural association president to lead Gov Lowden's presidential campaign.
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Associated Press
Peoria
Dinovis Agricultural Association
R. Howard
American Farm Bureau Federation
Harvey J.spence
Vermilion County
Illinois Agricultural Association
Illinois
Lowden
Italian Socialists in America Urged to Spread Ideals
Italian Socialists in America are urged by directors of the socialist party in session in Florence to spread their opposition ideals to hasten their triumph. Reports indicate the party is very strong in Italy at this time. Leon Spain's League envoy.
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America
Associated Press
Florence
Italy
Socialist Party
Seasion
Courier Delivery and Pay Reminder Notice
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30 o'clock. If through error of the carrier or other cause you fail to receive your pay, a copy of the paper will be sent. Phone 3830 for a copy. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 20 p.m.
Bryan to Address Iowa Democrats on League of Nations
William Jennings Bryan meets with Iowa Democrats in Des Moines to discuss the league of nations and the peace treaty. He urges early Washington action and proposes a conference of senators to agree on reservations or a strategy to secure a two thirds Senate majority.
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Supreme Council
Paris
Hugh C. Wallace
Germany
Wallace
United States
Senate
Kington
League of Nations Council
Washington, D. C
Gao
Pen Americans
Herbert Houston
National Advertising Clubs
Matthew Woit
Frank Morrison
The
Federat Hon of
Labor
Des Moines
Jal
Iowa
William Jennings Bryan
League of Nations
Minnesota
South Dakota
Wonten
Bryan
Wilson
Washington
Foreign Affairs
Labor men seek two year extension of railroad control
A Des Moines committee of 10 Iowa labor men heads to Washington to press for a two year extension of government control and operation of railroads. Fred Canfield leads the delegation as labor groups oppose the Cummins railroad measure amid calls for investigations into mismanagement and inefficiency.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Washington
Cumptins
Fred’ Canfield
State Federation of Labor
Cummins
Senate
Kenyon-Anderson
Japan to withdraw ships from Fuchow China
Paris Jan 12 Japan has decided to withdraw its warships from Fuchow China where they had remained recently due to maltreatment of Japanese subjects, information learned by the Japanese delegation to the peace conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuchow
Associated Press
Paris
Japan
China
13 Villistas Die When Gonzales' Men Take Them
Agua Prieta Sonora Mexico January 13 Word reached military channels that 13 members of a roaming Villa band were executed by General Mdaurda Gonzales troops near Ares on Sunday night. The band leader Juan Rodrigues was an officer in the Villa army when Francisco Villa advanced on the town in November 1914. Rodrigues had been operating with a small band in this state and Chihuahua and was among those executed.
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Agua Prieta
Sonora
Mexico
Villa
Mdaurda Gonzales
Ares
Juan
Stockyards Head Denies Plot to Stall Suits
Chicago January 13 Everett C Brown president of the Union stockyards denies allegations that he sought to halt prosecutions against live stock men to protect packers. He says injunctions were issued in Chicago district court after the department showed no wrongdoing and no evidence supporting such prosecutions.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Willian B. Colver
Federal Trade Commissioner
Senator Gronua
Senate Committees On Agriculture
Everett C. Brown
Union Stockyarde
Colver
Brown
Department of Agriculture
Department
Culver
More Army Medals Debate Front Line Recognition
Representative Gallivan of Massachusetts urged a congressional inquiry into army decorations awarded for wartime service. He claimed more distinguished service medals went to officers in Washington than to those who actually served at the front. He called for investigation of medal and cross awards to assess favoritism in favorable recommendations versus disregard. A radical case update follows in Chicago with radical arrests and bond set.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congressional
Representative Gallivan
Democrat
Massachusetts
House
Washington
Congress
Gallivan
Refugees flee Bolshevik advance from Kiev to Warsaw
Polish Russian Jews flee the approach of bolshevik bands between Kiev and Woloczys. About 15 000 refugees gather at Zmerinka in pitiable condition as Polish army officers aid the sufferers at Oskirow. Republican Senator Kenyon introduces a federal blue sky bill to curb speculative securities. An advertisement promotes Felice and Verso Cigars.
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Associated Press
Paris
Kiev
Woloczys
Warsaw
Zmerinka
Oskirow
Kenyon
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Eighmey Leaves First National After 97 Years
Black Hawk County native and Waterloo banker Bighmey retires after 32 years as president of First National Bank Waterloo the oldest national bank in the city. He rose from messenger to cashier then president in 1942 guiding growth and community service.
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Eighmey
First National
Black Hawk County
First National Bank
National Bank
Waterloo
Laws
Mr. Bightey
Big County
Calvin W
Katherine Elghmey
First
Dubuque
Tatire
Dell Rapids
M. D
Bightmey
Bis
Bighmey
Wateroo
Bkigamey
Eighmer
Measles Surge Triggers City Health Probe in New York
New York on January 12 reports a sharp rise in measles cases prompting Health Commissioner Dr Royal Cope to request Dr W H Park of the laboratories to begin an urgent study. The surge, said to be unexpected for January, follows 2,222 cases in the past ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Royal
Copeaud
W. H. Park
Arena of Laboratories
Copeland
New Jersey Readies Inauguration of Edwards as Governor
Elated supporters note Edward J. Edwards, Democrat, will take office after George Runyon ends acting governorship. Runyon, Senate president, becomes acting governor as Edwards is sworn in. Republicans back Edwards’ platform and pledge to support the new state legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Villarsene J Coan
Wile Yaut M. Rinyon
New Jersey
Edward J. Edwards
Runyon
Senate
Walter Ki. Edger
United States Senate
New State
Wiythlog
Sailors Heroism Noted As Afrique Splinters On Roche Bonne Shoal
Survivors report captain and crew showed great courage as the Afrique broke apart on Roche Bonne shoal in the Bay of Biscay. Rescue steamers pursue any missing sailors, while a lifeboat from the sunken liner washed ashore in Vendee with one officer eight crew and three soldiers aboard.
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Bordeaux
Breign
Sigumer Afrique
Roche Bonne Shoal
Bay of Biscay
Ledu
Afrique Ig
Nantes
Francd
Jan
Afrique
Department of Vendee
French Dreadnoughts Halt Planned Construction
Paris January 13 cabinet moves to stop building the Normandie class dreadnoughts laid down before the war and not completed. Finance Minister Klotz to introduce a bill. Other measures direct that all scout cruisers from 1912 law and twelve event destroyers be laid down during 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Rinance
Klotz
Nippon Ship Could Not Defend Arms Sent Mexico
Intelligence officers of the war department concluded the Mansanillo bound steamer with arms from Japan and the Japanese cruiser Yakuma had no connection. The Yakuma was a training ship and could not have protected the munitions ship even if needed.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Mansanillo
Mex
Japan
Widow of Michigan man murdered arrested for perjury
Mount Clemens Mich Jan 14 Mrs Ruth Prevost Brown widow of J Stanley Brown slain Dec 23 was arrested on perjury charges tied to statements during the investigation. She is the second person held in the case Lloyd Prevost her cousin and a chum of the slain man is jailed charged with the murder.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Ruth Prevost Brown
J. Stanley Brown
Lloyd Prevost
Woman admits hatchet murder and theft in Mineola case
Marie Warren, 31, pleaded guilty to second degree murder for killing Mrs. Clara Branch with a hatchet at Valley Stream in November. She was sentenced to life imprisonment after admitting she took $155 from the victim.
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Mineola
N. Y
Clara Branch
Valley Stream
Marie Warren
Germany toCal rattle Reparations 1921 Obligation Set
Paris dispatch reports that by May 1 1921 the reparations commission must fix Germanys debt amount. Until fixed Germany must deposit 20 060 060 000 marks in gold or equivalent assets and issue 40 000 000 000 marks in gold bonds as security plus a further 40 000 000 000 marks bond contingent on tribunal review.
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Paris
Germany
Commission On
Wall
Tribali
Legislatures Cannot Repeal Dry Law Contention
Washington dispatch cites Wayne B. Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League arguing legislatures cannot repeal ratification of the constitutional prohibition amendment. Wheeler recalls New Jersey and Ohio attempts to withdraw ratification and notes Congress rejected repeal. He cites Chief Justice Marshall on the limits of past acts and future legislatures.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
New York
Gov. Smith
Wheeler
New Jersey
Ohio
Congress
Marshall
City's banks hold annual meetings with re-elections
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank re-elected all officers and directors at its sixty third annual stockholders meeting. Deposit gains through Dec 31 1919 cited as record. Black Hawk National Bank reports H Es Rugg resigning as assistant cashier to become office manager for Pennsylvania Mutual Life. Iowa State Bank stockholders elect G N Garrettson president and Z W Brough cashier with directors named. Other banks to meet tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Ira Rodamar
C. E. Pickett
J. O. Trumbauer
Fred H. Wray
Re, Miller
Raymond Rouse
A. H. Frank
Roger Leavitt
W. W. Marsh
E. Pickett
Ira
Rodamar
E. Stewart
Trumbauer
Rugg
Hawk National Bank
H. Es. Rugg
Ruge
A. E. Rumsey
Pennsylvania Mutual Life Insurance Company
George B. Miller
R. O. Hutchison
A. E. Glenny
James Loonan
Charles W. Knoop
Cashier
B. A. Schaefer
Cass
J. T. Swift
J. B. Williams
George F. Johnson
W. Knoop
R. 0. Hutchinson
Iowa State Bank
Iowa State Bank T
G. N. Garrettson
Z. W. Brough
Thay
B. M. Lichty
J. G. Clark
Mine Operators Agree to Accept Award Basis for Wage Talks
Central coal operators told the commission settling the bituminous strike they would accept any award with a single reservation. They would not fix prices beyond the Lever Law period and would not be bound to answer a long list of questions. Miners demanded a 60 percent wage increase, a six hour work day, five days a week, abolition of double shifts, and regional considerations, aiming for a wage agreement based on the commission’s award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Ralph Crews
Commission
Crews
Robinson
Wilson
Lewis
Johns L. Lewis
Te Ye
International
Brazil Declares Peace With Germany Under Versailles Terms
President Pessoa proclaimed the Versailles treaty applying to Brazil and officially declared a state of peace with Germany. Col. E M House, member of the American peace delegation, arrived in Houston for a brief rest, marking a pause in his travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Associated Press
Rio Janeiro
Pessoa
Germany
House
Houston
Tex
Tan
E. M. House
Smyrna Declared Inseparable From Turkish Empire
In the sultan's speech read at the opening of the chamber Smyrna is declared inseparable from the Turkish empire. The sultan could not attend. the interior minister read the speech as Smyrna faces Greek occupation rumors.
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Blne Associates Press
Smyrna
Interior
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