Britain eyes 20 year loan conversion to avoid bankrupt nations
London telegraphs a British official argues immediate repayment of wartime loans would trigger national bankruptcies in Britain and allied countries. He proposes converting the $4?b debt to a 20 year term with Britain to pay principal and interest, while accepting favorable terms for allies and potential import curtailment if old interest is demanded now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llotd Allen
Galted Press
London
America
Great Britain
Britain
United States
Donald
Lenine Quakes in Czar's Shoes Fears Daily Poison Plots
United Press Riga dispatch reports Niko lai Lenine's life in danger amid poison-plot fears. Moscow sources note guards, food analysis, and czarist precautionary methods as detectives guard the premier. Worsening illness and mental strain add to Soviet leaders' grave worries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenine
Czar
United Presss
Riga
Nikolai Lenine
Moscow
337 Millions Duty Paid on 1926 Imports Mainly on Foodstuff
The United States collected about $337,060,006 in 1920 on imported goods valued at $2,188,006,000, per the Department of Commerce. About $3,000,000,000 of goods entered duty free, while foodstuffs dominated the dutiable list at roughly $2,120,099,200. Crude materials for manufacturing worth about $1.55 billion were free from duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Department of Commerce
Pickle Packers Push Ban On Wild Cucumber Seed
At the national convention in Atlantic City speakers urge a law banning sale and shipment of wild cucumber seed. They warn the plant carries a mosaic disease threatening pickle crops and culls trellises. Attending are Dr. A F Doolittle of Wisconsin and Professors Lefevre Gilbert from agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlantic City
N. JL
A. F. Doolittle
University of Wisconsin
Edwin Lefevre
W_ W_ Gilbert
Department of Agriculture
Smith
Chick&o University
Japan Faces Large National Budget Plan
Tokio January 20 A public outcry rose as Japan announced a national budget totaling 462000090 yen about 281 million dollars. Half the funds are earmarked for the army and the navy while the cabinet submits the bill to the Diet for debate as the lowest amount deemed sufficient for defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Tokio
Japan
Congress Hearings and Committee Actions Across Panels
Today in Congress reports from United Press outline Senate and House committee hearings on Calder coal, armament, tariffs, amnesty for political prisoners, cotton and grain legislation, tobacco, military needs, railroad amendments, river improvements, and appropriations for army, diplomacy, and rivers and harbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Senate
Tesutiex
France
Berbert Ksover
Piiculture
Ba- Daley
Interstate Commerce Committee
Mississippi
Ohio
Mincourt
Judiciary
China
Peggy Marsh Weds Scion of Cleveland, New York Family
New York January report details Peggy Marsh the English actress marrying Albert I Johnson in Greenwich Connecticut on January 5. She is recovering after appendicitis surgery, seeking part of the Field fortune for her son Henry Anthony Marsh and asserting a claim against Marshall Field's estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Marsh
Cleveland
New York
Associated Press
Albert I. Johnson
Greenwich
Conn
Artreas
Henry Pield
Chicegso
Henry Anthony Marsh
Albert L. Johnson
Jata
Tom L. Johnson
Chicago
London
Henry Field
Superior Court
Cook County
Marshall Field
Pegsy Marsa
iHenry Field
Field
Mine Operators Plan Program to Prevent Coal Overproduction
Chicago January 20 Full operation of the coal mines for six weeks could flood the market, delegates at the Coal Associations of America meeting warned. They discussed plans to protect retailers if overproduction occurred, noting retailers would be left holding the bag. no further cost price decline was predicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Coal Associations of America
Law promoters on trial amid receivership and rings
George P. Johnson promoter of the Alfalfa and Cereal Milling Co of Sioux City goes on trial in district court charged with embezzling 50 000 of company funds. Johnson recently returned from Chicago where he promoted a Florida land scheme and is jailed as crowds fill the courtroom. Mrs Johnson sits beside him as attorneys reportedly hold his diamond rings rented to be worth 10 900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
George P. Johnson
Alfalfa & Cereal Milling Co
Sioux City
Johnson
Chicago
Florida
Export Order Puts Factory on Full Time
Endicott Johnson factory in Johnson City will operate almost full time through winter and spring. The move follows a major export order prompting production of about 1,500,000 pairs at a value near 4.25 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Binghamton, N
Endicott-Johnson Corporation
Johnson City
Island of Yap Fuss to Come Up Tuesday
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will again review the Pacific cable dispute next Tuesday. Acting Secretary of State Davis is slated to appear and discuss the Island of Yap controversy as part of committee deliberations.
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United Press
Washington, T
Senate
Davis
Yep
Iowa and Missouri Lose and Gain Congress Seats
Iowa faces loss of one congressional seat while Missouri loses two as the nation reapportions to 435 members. California gains three. Michigan, Ohio gain two each. Redistricting machinery in Des Moines is ready to proceed once Congress acts, with Iowa compelled to redraw districts for congressional and senatorial seats.
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Prasa
Washington
D.C
House
Congress
Barbour
California
Senate
Missouri
Iowa
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Mississippi
Nebraska
Rhode Island
Vermont
Michi
San
Connecticut
New Jersey
North Carolina
Texas
Des Moines
Lowa
General Assembly
Greenel
Hammill
Davenport Clean Sweep Ends Rampant Gambling Spree
Davenport mayor L. Barewald shut down all gambling rooms after raids in Rock Island caused a flood of gamblers to migrate. The city darkened rooms and silenced poker, dice, and roulette as officials claim the influx ends now. Rock Island officials deny mass displacement and say only five gambling venues existed with limited games.
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Associated Press
Davenport
L. Barewald
Rock Island
Til
Rathbun Appeals for Habeas Corpus Writ in Iowa
Ernest Rathbun, serving life at Anamosa state reformatory for a nezed assault on a girl, seeks a writ of habeas corpus. The petition claims a full pardon by former Governor Harding remains in effect and contesting the legality of the imprisonment. hearing set for Saturday before Judge F F Dawley in Linn district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Marion
Ernest Rathbun
State Reformatory
Anamosa
F. F. Dawley
Linn District Court
Rathbun
Ld Grove
W.J. Harding
Japanese Prince to Visit United States
Tokyo Jan 19 Prince Hirohito heir apparent to the throne of Japan will visit America after a preliminary trip to London and other European capitals next spring the Asahi Shimbun of Osaka reports.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Prince Hirohito
Japan
America
London
European
Asahi Shimbun
Osaka
Pope Benedict Invites 1926 Franciscans Centenary
Vatican letter calls on Christian world to solemnize in 1926 the seventh centenary of the death of St Francis of Assisi founder of the Franciscan order. Central News dispatch from Rome reports the encyclical.
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Sociated Press
London
Papa Benedict
St. Franccis of
Assisi
Order of
Franciscans
Rome
Postmasters Named but May Never Be Approved
President Wilson sends nominations for about 9600 postmasters to the senate as Republicans withhold action except in emergencies, swelling the current list of nominations during this session.
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War Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Renate Critiques Hughes as Cabinet Leader in 1921 Debate
The article argues Renate sees Hughes as inexperienced and stubborn, a tyro compared with Root, risking tense diplomacy. It notes Harding’s tougher stance, steel in him, and the political maneuvering to distribute patronage to sway Senate opposition.
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Tyro
Hughes
Hughea
Root
Harding
Senate
White House
Peregnel
New York Evening Post
Master Plumbers Adopt Open Shop Policy in Iowa
The Master Plumbers of Iowa adopted resolutions at their Burlington convention favoring the open shop and a standard wage scale, agreeing to enter into no employer agreements in 1921. They also opposed a bill before the Iowa legislature to license journeymen, plumbers and fitters.
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Byte Associated Press
Burlington
Iowa
Burlington Man Dies From Auto Accident
Burlington Iowa January 20 Frank I Tracy proprietor of the Burlington Transfer company and a member of a well known Burlington family died this morning from injuries after his car left the road and plunged over a bluff the neck was broken in the Tuesday night crash
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Associated Press
Burlington, Ia
Frank I. Tracy
Burlington Transfer Company
Burlington
DeValera Excused From Jury Service Amid Courtroom Drama
Dublin reports a jury trial involving Mrs. Maxfield and Dr. Porterfield. The witness described signing a card used to excuse her from jury duty while defense claims the doctor treated her for a social disease. The crowded courtroom reflected high public interest as jurors were finalized after a long day.
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Maxfield
United Press
Dublin
Valera
Porterfield
Dr. Porterfield
Justice Salinger
W. T. Howe
Emma Hayes
B. Dubbert
Corrie Parks
Ren” D. Jaeger
Raind Emmons
Mise Ella Wood
Jessie Geersen
Homer Morris
G. D. Poyner
Katherine Isitel
Vera Craig
Mr. French
Wilson Defends Post as Legion Attacks Deportation Policy
Secretary Wilson rebutts Col. Lindsay over Louis Post policy on dealing with radicals and aliens. He cites Post as loyal and democratic, outlining safeguards for arrests and counsel, vows deportation only under law, and praises Post’s administration in implementing those orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Department of Labor
Louis F. Post
Wilson
Post
The
American Legion
Joseph Tumiuky
Col. Lindsay
United States
Ja ‘Ted
Salvadoran Revolution Turmoil Near in Central America
Salvadoran tensions rise as Unionists accuse the government of opposing a five-nation union. Arturo Araujo leads a Republican Unionist movement from exile in Guatemala after a coup, with Honduras blocking arms and U S involvement urged to avert conflict this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Associated Press
Republic of Salvador
Guatemalas
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Salvador
Guatemala
Estrada Cabrera
Araujo
Carlos Melendez Tured
Jorge
Arturo Araujo
Republican Unionist Party
Central America
Melendes
United States
Araijo
Melendez
Gates Heiress Receives First Studied Fortune Share
Miss DeLora Angell heiress to the John W. Gates fortune of 838000000 turns eighteen today and obtains 300000 in the estate under the will. She does not gain full control until age 40.
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United Press
Chicago
DeLora Angell
John W. Gates
Hoover Suggests New Board to Regulate Farm Markets
Former federal food administrator Herbert Hoover told the House Agricultural Committee that a four member national board of experts with regulatory power should operate under the Agriculture Department. The panel would push standard practices, expand public warehouses, and issue resolutions to support warehouse receipts for credit. Hoover said wartime voluntary measures reduced corn market manipulation without harsh controls.
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Washington, D. C
National Board of
Herb Hoover
House Agricultural Committee
Department of Agriculture
Food Administration
Hoover
Grandmothers Fly to Deliver Nebraska Electoral Vote
In heavy fog two Nebraska grandmothers depart Lincoln field in separate planes for Washington to deliver the state's electoral vote. Mrs. Wheeler and Mrs. Draper Smith travel under Omaha Daily News auspices. Start delayed four hours due to fog.
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Omaha
Neb
H. Wheeler
Lincoln
Nebrandmother
Washington
Nebraska
Wheeler
Draper Smith
Nine Alabama guardsmen face early trial for lynching
United Press reports nine members of Company M, Alabama National Guard, indicted for murder in the lynching of William Baird, a coal miner, in Jasper. Arraignment men will be Friday or Saturday with trial set for early next week. Change of venue may move the trial to Birmingham if granted.
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United Press
Birmingham
Ala
Co. M
Alabama National Guard
Jasper
William Baird
Wnion
Horate C. Wilkinson
Baird
National
Harding Delays Cabinet Selections In Florida Visit
President elect Harding explains he will form a complete Republican cabinet after a full organizational plan. He defends delaying announcements while preparing a coordinated team and balancing party and national service. Harding departs from Marion for a Florida trip to St. Augustine with plans for a later formal announcement.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press State
Harding
State
Treasury
Associated Press
Marion, O
Florida
Marion Star
Harding Publishing Commpany
Columbus
Cincinnati
Chattanooga
Ailenta
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Fla
Neither Dempsey Nor Carpentier Have Money Up
New York reports that both Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier have not posted the forfeit money for their $500,000 heavyweight title bout next summer. F J Fuller of Central Union Trust said Dempsey has not deposited and has only spoken about assignment of rights to moving pictures, while Carpentier has made no deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Tack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Central Union Trust Company
E “Dempsey
Fuller
Claims Shipbuilders Get Enormous Graft
New York January 20 Associated Press reports that at least 100 million dollars improperly paid to shipbuilders by the United States will be disclosed through an ongoing audit. Col. E H Abadie former comptroller general of the board testified before the Walsh committee charging serious irregularities in dealings between Bethlehem Shipbuilding and the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
United States
E. H. Abadie
Walsh Congressional Committee
Harding Offered Presidency Of Foreign Trade Financing Corp
John McHugh and the committee announce W. G. P. Harding governor of the Federal Reserve Board will be offered the presidency of the Foreign Trade Financing Corporation. The decision comes as part of organizational plans set in New York on January 20 by United Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
W. G. P .Harding
Federal ‘Reserve Board
Nancing Corporation
John McHugh
Suspected fraud noted in Cedar Falls checks
Cedar Falls reports two $25 checks passed by a claimant posing as a prosperous business man were returned with $5 protest fees from South Dakota banks. A $2,250 check to an automobile concern was protected by a local bank, which contacted the issuing bank and found no funds available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
South Dakota
Destruction of Two Cork District Houses by Forces
In Cork city on January 20 two houses on Washington Street were destroyed by military forces after attackers struck Royal Irish Constabulary members the previous Saturday. Police and regimental units pursued the incident as part of Crown defenses.
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Associated Press
Cork
Ireland
Cork City
Washington Street
Royal Irish Constabulary
British Use Human Screens for Soldier Patrols Through Dublin
Dublin reports eight wounded in last night and early morning bomb attacks on polling places. British forces adopt human screens during patrols and post proclamations labeling known rebels for immediate removal. Caricatures of Eamon de Valera with blood and revolvers warn of property punishment and doors display threats to remove car or house.
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Dublin
United
Meath
Dev’ Jera
Salway
D Valera
Chiropractors Face Regulation Bill In House
A bill to regulate chiropractors was introduced in the House this morning. It would set up an examining board appointed by the governor to grant licenses and oversee examinations for chiropractors.
Pass Two Bad Checks At Bishop Cafeteria
Two forged checks were passed in Waterloo yesterday using names of Bishop cafeteria employees from the Ellis Hotel. The $25 and $15 payments bore the signature of Frank Bishop, cafeteria manager, and investigators suspect an outsider aimed to mimic payroll checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop
Ellis Hotel
Waterloo
Frank Bishop
National Bank
Watson Will Bequeaths 250000 for Colorado Ranchers Aid
Henry D Watson of Kearney Nebraska leaves 250000 for a loan fund aiding Colorado ranchers. The will, dated before his death at 77, prompts a Colorado General Assembly bill to accept the bequest as a financial aid measure for struggling ranchmen.
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iBy United Press
Denver
Colo
Jan
Henry D Watson
Kearney
Neb
Star of Colorado
Colorado
Watson
Colorado General Assembly
Berwick Enforces Sabbath Blue Law Measures
Berwick Pennsylvania moves to enforce Sabbath observance with council order directing police to close soda fountains ice cream parlors and newspaper stands on Sundays. The directive aims to restrict certain commerce and public gathering hours in line with blue laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berwick
Berwick Council
Jury Completes Trial Prep in Peete Murder Case
A jury in Los Angeles began the trial of Mrs. Sofie Louise Peete, accused of murdering Jacob C. Denton, a San Pedro mining promoter. The jury’s readiness was reported just before a noon recess in Judge Willis’s courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Sofie Louise Peete
Jacob C.denton
Willis
Refuses Bribe Ruins Contractor in Extortion Trial
New York Jan 20 Jacob Fradus a contractor testified in the trial of Robert P Brindell a public official charged with extortion that the defendant ruined him after he refused a $7500 bribe. Fradus said the demand came as Brindell threatened harm to his business if the graft was not paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Jacob Fra Dus
Robert P. Brindell
Directors set aside reserve for material losses at Goodrich
New York directors of B F Goodrich voted to create a reserve of 10.6 million from surplus funds to cover potential losses on raw material commitments and a deferred election on the May dividend on common stock. Chicago police reported the value of bonds and securities seized in the Union Station robbery on Tuesday totaling 76 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
B F. Goodrich Company
Chicago
Union Station
Damage suit for 99 dollars heard in municipal court
Jury in municipal court hears J M Crandall v Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern Railway for 99 dollars plus interest for car damage after a collision with a street car at the Fourth street crossing on Sumner street. Plaintiff alleges the motorman failed to stop the street car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Crandall
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Company
Sumner Street
Wes
Marriage Licenses Listed for Iowa Falls Ackley Waterloo
The record lists multiple couples seeking marriage licenses including Abel Anderson and Thelma B Leach, Charles A. McConnell and Flora W Eyestone, Cleo L Holmes and Marietta Bond, with couples connected to Iowa Falls Ackley and Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel Anderson
Iowa Falls
Thelma B Leach
Ackley
Charles
A. McConnell
Frank W. Boyd
Waterloo
Flora W. Eyestone
Cleo L .Holmes
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DeValera
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Hoqver
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Oraha
Alabama
Dempsey
Carpentier
Wfer. Ading Jog
Trad. Corporation
Pennsylvania
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