State officials urged reform and expansion of agencies
The address urged reorganization of several boards, extending duties of the state library and archives, placing special agents under the attorney general, and criticized the tax and primary laws. It called for broad reforms in agriculture funding, tenancy inquiry, women’s rights, school power, and workers’ compensation programs as Iowa’s governor proclaimed devotion to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Dental Examiners
State Board of Optometry
State Library
State Historical Department
Herary Commission
Bureau of Public Archives
Academy of Felenves
State Conservation Commission
Board of Control
Board of
Kendall
Agriculture
Assembly Oider
State Insurance Department
Iowa
Henderson Bank Commissioner Confirmed as Ketcham Verge of Loss
Des Moines January 13 The Iowa senate confirmed M W Henderson as state bank commissioner to serve the remainder of George Messenger’s term. BF Ketcham failed to win confirmation for the state board of education, leaving Gov Kendall free to appoint a replacement. Routine session adjourns after inaugural ceremonies. Kendall may consider appointing a woman to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
M. W. Henderson
Ap State Bank
W.L. Harding
State Senate
Senate
BF. Ketcham
State’ Board of Education
Henderson
Antil
George Messenger
Ketcham
Board of Education
Kendall
Board of Control
Anna B. Lawther
Dubuque
Ars. W.H. Snyder
Davenport
Holdoegel
Inaugural Ball Plans Abandoned Prompt Sale
Washington January 13 The Associated Press notes an advertisement from a local shop announcing a sale of dinner dresses gowns and gowns at low prices. The ad cites the absence of the inaugural ball and urges buyers to take advantage while stock lasts offering evening gowns and wraps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pressi
Washington, D. C
Imn & Bosa
Cuba May Lengthen Life of Moratorium
Havana Cuba Jan 13 The moratorium on a modified basis may be extended per Senate terms as adopted. Crowder reports Cuba has worked to straighten the tangle of pine and pine problems while awaiting a presidential decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Havana
Ras the Sane
Chi Crowder
Increase Funds for Dry Enforcement Act
The House increased the appropriation for enforcement of national prohibition from 6,500,000 to 7,400,000 for the next fiscal year. The boost was approved on an amendment by Representative Volstead of Minnesota to the legislative appropriation bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Volstead
Minnesota
Havana Gambling Inferno Linked to Death of St Louis Man
Walter J. Shannon of St. Louis is believed murdered over roulette winnings at Havana's Grand Casino. U.S. and Cuban officials consider federal inquiry into political and social tensions as Shannon’s mutilated body and a naked woman’s corpse are found on a beach near the casino. The piece details rampant gambling, roulette stakes, parimutuel machines, book makers, and the government lottery’s vast revenues in Havana.
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Vay United Press
Havana
Cuba
Walter J. Shannon
St. Louis
Monte Carlo
Shannon
X Ta Griver
Grand Casino
Prican
Longo
Crowder
United States
Peninsular & Occidental Steamship Co
New York
Oriental Park
Cuble
Jai Ali
Sun
Larrinaga
Congress finance committee opens hearings on veteran bonus bill
The finance committee begins hearings on a soldiers' bonus proposal amid wide scope reviews. Interstate commerce, appropriations, and sundry civil items are also slated for discussion, with various subcommittees and regional offices contributing input from lawmakers, bankers, and industry groups.
Cork Lord Mayor Details Irish Troubles Before U S Committee
Donal O Callaghan lord mayor of Cork testified before the Committee of 100 on Irish conditions. He said the assassination of Lord Mayor MacCurtain in March 1920 began a reign of murder making life and property insecure. He added he was 29 and elected to fill the unexpired term of MacSwiney who died in Brixton prison.
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Washington, D. C
Donal O'Callaghan
Cork
America
United States
MacCurtain
Ireland
Corporation Council of
MacSwiney
Brixton Prison
London
Jailer Guarded Prisoner As Mob Killed Man
In Jasper Alabama a prisoner named Beard, linked to the killing of James Morris, was reportedly taken from Walker county jail by a mob early today. The body was later found roadside, three miles from Jasper, and authorities and the jailer believed friends had rescued him for the mob to kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jasper
Ala
James Morris
Walker County
Beard
Police Seek Mary Machlan Missing 19 Years
Burlington police search for Mrs. Mary Machlan who left husband and five children in Devonport nineteen years ago. Daughter Mrs. Bess Phil Muscatine provided information leading to the inquiry. No results yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vscoriated Press
Burlington
Mary Machlan
Devonport
Bess Phil
Navy Seaplanes Reach La Union San Salvador
Navy seaplanes from the San Diego to Panama flight arrived at La Union, San Salvador, today per a record from the twelfth navy district. The squadron was at La Union as last planes reached there, with a start planned for the Gulf of Nicaragua if weather remains favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Jamin Ms
San Diego
Panama
la Union
San Salvador
Gulf of Nicaeya
U.S. to Let Greece Have 232 Million for Naval Material
Athens reports the United States will advance 232.9 million dollars already promised Greece, provided the funds are used for naval material in the defense program. The move follows conditions set during the Venezelos era and reflects wartime aid policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Athens
United States
Greece
M. Venezelos
Des Moines Seeks Full Guard Battalion for City
A Des Moines committee representing the Chamber of Commerce asks the War Department for a complete national guard infantry battalion. Adj. Gen. Lasher forwarded the request to Washington, aiming to form four companies locally which would require building one large armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Des Alpines
National Guard
Department For
Des Moines
Chamber of Commerce
Adj
Lasher
Washington
Ohio Eloping Couple Married in Denver
Irma Brough Jr and Arthur Cook both 19 near Genoa Ohio were married after eloping to Denver Colorado. The bride’s parents tried to stop the marriage but Juvenile Court officials advised a marriage is best as the girl is said to be pregnant. The couple will live in Ohio and must report to Juvenile Court regularly until officials are satisfied affairs are going smoothly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pres
Denver
Colo
Irma Brough, Jr
Arthur Cook
Genoa
M Charles Jessing
Cook
Aiter
Whiter Still Opposes Railroad Rules At Hearing
The allroad labor board hearing on rules and working conditions continued with E. T. Whiter, chair of the rail managers committee, presenting arguments to abrogate current national agreements. Seventy five rules remained, starting with the 38th disciplinary rule, citing examples that allegedly hinder efficiency. The session adjourned and will resume Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Allroad Abor Board
E. T. Whiter
Rail Managers Committee
Whiter
Germany to Build Japan's Battleships
Berlin January 13 German workmen will build four Japanese battleships, according to an announcement today. Contracts for three warships were said to have been obtained also.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eynited Press
Berlin
Jaz
Ormsby Sensation Holstein Bull Sold for 20000
The Ormsby Sensation, a Holstein bull owned by Sloan Brothers and the Johnsons of Elsendale, sold for 20000 after 13 months ownership. The buyers had originally paid 4000 for the bull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Owatonna
Minn
Ormsby
Sloan Brothers
A. B. Johnson
A. C. Johnson
Elsendale
Austrians See Imminent Collapse In National Affairs
Vienna reports mounting tension as strikes threaten mercy posts and postal services. Workers demand tax relief until the capital levy law is enforced while profiteering laws tighten. Rumors say Emperor Charles may travel toward Hungary as Austria nears a political and economic climax amid foreign concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
National Assembly
Austria
Rome
Charles
Switzerland
Hungary
Heavy snowstorm hits Missouri and Arkansas
In Missouri at Hannibal snow began at 4 am amid forecasts of 24 to 35 hours of continuing snow the heaviest of the season. Ris ing temperatures were forecast. In Pine Bluff Arkansas freezing rain weighed down trees and wires causing many broken lines and disrupting telephone light and streetcar service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hannibal
Arkansas
Pinebluf
Ark
Dissolution Ordered of French General Federation of Labor
Paris court ordered the dissolution of the General Federation of Labor amid a trial against federation leader Leon Jouhaux and four other officers on charges of violating labor union laws. Each official faced fines of 100 francs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
General Federation of Labor
Leon Jouhaux
Jouhaux
Shimmy Forsaken by Parisian Dancers
Paris officials declare the shimmy a decadent exotic dance and refuse to teach it further, as French dancing masters shake off the trend noted today in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Paris
Indian appropriation bill trims department estimates
Washington January 13 The Indian affairs appropriation bill shows a rebudget of over 3 million dollars in departmental estimates and carries 11,944,534.30 dollars. It is about 1 million less than the amount allowed last year as reported by the Appropriations committee to the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
House
Appropriations Committee
Sinn Fein Armies Number 200000 in Ireland
Dublin reports the Sinn Fein army growing to about 200000 men aged 18 to 36, organized in zones under a central HQ, with weekly drills and secret arsenals. Farmers, workers, and shop staff combine civilian life with calls to ambush or offensive tasks as authorities note strong discipline. A second item details heightened security on troop trains after a derailment near Kincasslagh, with shells and bullets damaging windows and no casualties reported among troops.
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Charles M'Cann
United
Cempondent
Dublin
Sinn Fein
Reland
America
Sian Fein
Kincasslagh
Sinn Fenners
Denies Great Lakes Navy Station Abandonment
Washington, Jan 13 reports that the Great Lakes naval training station would be abandoned were denied by Rear Admiral Washington chief of the bureau of navigation. He said the station remains important second only to Hampton Roads and will be kept functioning through strict retrenchment and by discharging some civilian staff to meet fiscal year limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Washington
Bureau of Navigation
Admiral Washington
Great Fleet
Hampton Roads
Great Lakes
Navy Bas
Congress
Vinton 3 Year Old Girl Fatally Burned
A three year old girl, Leon Knaack, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Knaack, died after her clothing caught fire from a kitchen stove while she played nearby in Vinton Iowa. She ran from the house in pain as flames spread before bystanders could smother them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Vinton
Leon Knaack
Herman Knaack
Pioneer Educator of State Dies Suddenly
Des Moines January 13 0 4H aongwell pioneer educator of Iowa and longtime Highland Park college resident died in Des Moines from heart trouble. He was 62 and had been working at his desk in charge of the teachers placement bureau in the state department of public instruction yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Aongwell
Iowa
Highland Park College
State Department of Public Instruction
Nonpartisans Meet More Legion Blocks
Associated Press report from Superior Nebraska notes nonpartisan league organizers active in Nuckolas County as American Legion calls a mass meeting in Nelson Friday. Plans aim to launch statewide campaign by former soldiers against the Townley organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nucklaus County
American Legion
Nelson
Townley
Woman Reverses Brand Jury Word In Porterfield Case
In Waterloo, Oct. 22 1920 indictment against Dr. F W Porterfield for performing a miscarriage on 19 year old Mrs Jessie L Maxfield loomed as motion to dismiss faced by Walter H French county attorney. Mrs Maxfield a sworn affidavit denied prior confession implicating Porterfield while testing before Judge G W Wood. The grand jury and county officials indicated efforts to resist the motion and push for trial next Monday morning.
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Walter H. French
F.W. Porterfield
Jessie L. Maxfield
G. W. Wood
Maxfield
Porterfield
Hal H. Mosier
Clyde 4. Smith
al Otheys
Snudge Wood
Babe
B. J. Wenner
Sidney D. Smith
Waterloo
Dr. Porterfield
Walter R. French
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Callaghan
U. S
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U.S
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Germany
Japan
Haris
Dan
Mouuis
Sid Baron Bich- OM
France
London Times
Foreign Office
Trance
Austia
Missouri
Guilness
Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Cape
Scane’s ‘Ins Shop
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