Berlin Eyes Reparations for Ruhr Occupation
Berlin circles sketch a German indemnity bill against France and Belgium for the Ruhr occupation modeled after Allied reparations. France proposes a three billion gold mark loan guaranteed by German industrialists to be applied to reparations with currency stabilization funds. Britain and others fear a dangerous escalation and seek possible intervention to avoid war.
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France
Paris
Poincare
Louis Barthou
Vendon
Jan
Ruhr
Great Britain
Toreau
Germany
Britain
Ludendorff
Muenster
Shapps
Woman Anarchist Kills Paris Reporter Mystery
Paris January 2 20 year old Germaine Bertheon a woman anarchist entered the royalist newspaper Action Francais offices and shot reporter Marius Pinteau fatally. She then shot herself and was wounded in the breast before hospital treatment.
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Paris
Germaine Berthon
Action Francais
Hilling Marius Pinteau
Weather Bureau report covers Charles City and region
Summary notes the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau report for January 23 1923 includes towns Altona Charles City Des Moines Cedar Rapids Davenport Dubuque La Crosse Mason City and Waterloo with Weather data and 100 percent family woods coverage stated in the summary.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture - Weather Bureau
Charles Citys
Altona
Cedar Rapids
Pravenport
Des Moines
Dubuate
la Crosse
Wis
Mason’ City
Warverly
Huge Fund Sought to Prosecute Vigilantes in Ozark Hills
United Press reports Harrison Arkansas January 22 that a three million dollar fund to prosecute the citizens' committee in the Ozark hills was proposed by labor unions. The plan aims to convict vigilantes for flogging and deportation of striking railroad workers and to prosecute officials suspected of aiding them. A state legislative probe was also prepared to examine the mob action by about 1500 farmers and businessmen to prevent railroad paralysis on the Missouri & North Arkansas line.
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United Press
Harrison
Ark
Citizens' Committee
Ozark Hills
BE. C. Gregor
Federated Shop Crafts
Fort ““Smith
I - Labor
Gregor
Arkansas
Missouri & North Arkansas
Turkish hangman executes U S flour mill agent in Smyrna
An official Near East relief dispatch from Smyrna reports John Jeannides a recognized figure in Washburn Crosby and other flour firms was hanged by Turkish authorities in the Near East Delhi dispatch cites Turkey's action against the American agent tied to flour mills.
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Paris
John Jeannides
United States
Near East
Washburn-Crosby
Smyrna
Terra Cotta firm gift to 36 longtime employees
Northwestern Terra Cotta company founder Gustav Hottinger gifted control to 36 employees including six early workers. He created 39,000 no par stock shares, distributed 26,000 at five dollars a share, kept 4,000 for future distribution, and retained preferred stock.
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United Press
Chicago
Northwestern
Gustav Hottinger
Hottinger
Vienna
Austria
Willlhen
Five Hour Battle in West Cork Irregulars Routed
West Cork reports say Republican Irregulars were routed after a five hour battle. Commandant Surley was captured at Kilbrittain after escaping rivers. Commandant Vincent Sweeney of Clonakilty was killed when Republicans ambushed Free State troops. Irregulars are being rounded up in Tipperary amid daily raids.
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International
Dublin
West Cork
Surley
Kilbrittain
Vincent Sweeney
Clonakilty
Tipperary
Poison Booze and Speeding Car Kill in Chicago
Chicago reports a deadly 24 hours with moonshine liquor claiming three lives and raising January death toll since New Year to 37. Four automobile deaths and 23 injuries occurred in the same period, with several fatalities expected from injuries. The year’s speeding automobile deaths reach 35.
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Chicago
Employment and Payrolls Rose in December 1924
A December report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a 2.4 percent rise in the number of employees and a 3 percent increase in total payrolls from November 1924. The survey covers 3,294 estimates across 43 manufacturing industries. ten industries reported declines, while the agricultural implement sector led with a 14.8 percent increase.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Inclement Weather Keeps President in The Grippers Gone
Washington January 22. Severe weather kept President Harding from leaving the White House for the executive offices today. He has been confined to his room for nearly two weeks with grip and was said to be virtually recovered. The day was chilly and the route to the offices is roofed but exposed sections remain.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
White House
Coblenz Out Expert Army Riding School
The famed Coblenz army riding school will be discontinued as American army stables in Coblenz are emptied by horse sales or shipments home. Under Maj. Gen. Allen, American forces in Germany formed riding teams reportedly superior to many U S teams and winning over half the top prizes in their events.
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Associated Press
Coblenz
Coblensz
Germany
Allen
Comander
United States
Greek government grants amnesty to political offenders
London Jan 22 Athens dispatch reports the Greek revolutionary government at Athens has granted amnesty to political offenders. The act is noted by the Exchange Telegraph Company. Also appears is a cigarette advertisement for San Felice and Harvesters Great Shade Cigars with prices listed.
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London
Athens
Exchange Telegraph Company
San Felice
Harvesters Great Shade
Courier delivery deadline and reprint policy note
The notice states newspapers should reach homes before 3 20. If not by then due to carrier error or other cause, call 3330 for a replacement copy. Calls should reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Legislature Moves To End Federal Aid Plan In Iowa
Iowa House votes to print highway proposals and discuss a Gallagher resolution denouncing federal aid as a threat to democracy The plan seeks full state control over paving decisions and funding, with highway commission proposals include freeing adjacent property from primary road costs and new taxes and oversight. Bills also address workmen’s compensation revisions and bonds forfeiture.
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Clyde
Jess Nes Moines
Iowa
Gallagher
Town
House
State Highway Commission
The
Highway Commission
State Railroad] Commission
Tuck, Adams
Forsling
Woodbury
McGlade Named Educational Examiner for Iowa
Supt J C McGlade of Waterloo named by Gov Kendall as member of the state board of vocational examiners for a two year term. A L Crick Des Moines reappointed as state labor commissioner for another two year term. Board duties limited and six members plus ex officio officials govern teacher certification across Iowa.
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J. C. McGlade
Iowa
Hes Moines
Dan
Gav. Kendall
J. G. Medhlade
Watarloo
State Board of Vacational Examiners
H.W. Blackmar
Ottumwa
J. McGlade
Kendall
A. L. Crick
Des Mouines
Waterloo
McGlade
Watenon West
McGtade
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Threes State Educational
Lordo
Big Men of Japan Predict Peace As Envoy Departs
In Tokio leading Japanese figures praised two years of Pacific power relations and predicted a lasting peace at a farewell dinner for American ambassador Charles B. Warren. Warren’s resignation as ambassador was announced the week prior and he plans to return to the United States.
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Japan
U.S
Tokio
Pacific
Charles B. Warren
Warren
Amia
United States
Negroes Are Driven from Indiana Town
In Cranford Indiana near Clinton practically all black residents fled after white residents ordered departures unless they could produce an unknown black man who allegedly attacked an 11 year old white girl. Some families were allowed to stay.
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Clinton
Ind
Cranford
Gary City Officials Join Major Prohibition Roundup
Gary Indiana January 22 75 city and county officials were indicted and arrested in a federal sweep for alleged conspiracy to violate prohibition laws. Among the first prisoners were Judge Dunn Lake County Prosecutor Kinder Lake County Sheriff Barpes and several detectives and lawyers with warrants served before noon. Indications pointed to further arrests through the afternoon.
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Gary
Ind
Joswell Q. Johnson
Wiliam WH. Olds
Lake County
Wiliam M. Dunn
Dwight , Kinder
Open Hearing Probes Morehouse Klan Killings
Louisiana Attorney General says 25 to 30 arrests and 100 indictments possible as Morehouse open hearing continues into the masked band murders of Watt Daniel and Thomas Richard. Witnesses include Gray Burnett Skipwith and Smith. Gov Parker and Coco plan to conclude hearings next Thursday.
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Iin
Miss
Coco Announimal
Ku Klux Klan
Attornney
Marehouse
Watt Oaniel
Thomas Richara
Piva
Distrop
Maton Rouxe
Goy
J. M. Parker
Coco
Morehouse Parish
Watt Daniel
Thomas Richard
Newt? Gray
T. Jeff Burnett
Oliver Skipwith
Smith
Stevenson
Blacksmith
Daniel
Richard
Collinston
France Moves to Reconcile State with Vatican
Paris January 22 France’s government signals willingness to heal the break with the Vatican by introducing in parliament a bill authorizing the Brothers of Christian Schools to re establish headquarters in France and operate 16 institutions to train missionaries for French influence in colonies and abroad. The bill, filed late December, gains urgency amid budget debate and Ruhr plans, marking a step toward reconciliation with Rome.
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Paris
BHS
Institute of the Brothers of Christian Schools
France
Rome
Harvey Denies Any Split with Hughes
Washington D C fan 22 secretary has received a radiogram from ambassador Harvey denying reports that he and the secretary are at odds on important foreign policy questions. The message was sent in reply to a query and transmitted from the steamer returning to his post.
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Washington, D. C
Harvey
North American Review
Harding Signs Naval Appropriation Bill
President Harding signed the annual naval appropriation bill in Washington on January 22. The bill includes a request for the President to negotiate with other powers for an additional limitation on naval armament.
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Harding
Washington, PD
Congress
Seven Refugee Ships Reported Missing Near Manila
Report from Manila says seven Russian ships carrying several hundred refugees, originally held at Vinhdivostok, sailed from Shanghai with crews and supposedly reached Linguayen gulf. Only five of the expected ships have been located. an American destroyer and an escort plan to bring the fleet to Manila for investigation and orders from Washington.
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Iyy Urttea Peess
Manila
Shanghai
China
Altho
Linguayan Gulf
Gulf Por
Vindivostok
Siberia
ManWa
Linguayen Gulf
Washington
Stark
Linguayen
Supreme Court Recess Set From January 29 to February 19
Washington January 22 The supreme court announced it will recess from January 29 to February 19.
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Supreme Court
Washington, BD. C
The
Supreme Court Today
Markham Blames Gust of Operation for Freight Rate
Chicago January 22 heavy operating expenses and not valuation provisions of the Transportation act are blamed for current freight rates by C H Markham president of the Illinois Central in an open letter to Des Moines editor D M Pierce. He says the remedy is reducing operating costs as rate reductions last year left freight rates only 54 percent higher than in 1913. He also notes railway stock and bond values total 16 552 090 000, or 2 500 000 000 less than tentative road valuations.
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Associated Press
Chicago
C. H. Markham
Illinois Central Railway
D.M. Pierce
Des Maines
Jowa Homestead
Iowa
Markham
Strikes Continue in Essen Mines Amid Ruhr Tensions
Miners in the Ruhr valley continue to strike at privately owned mines after arrests of mine directors by the French. Reports indicate about 10 percent of production lines reopened under French crews, while other workers lay down picks in solidarity and railway workers consider joining a regional meeting to halt transport of German coal to France. Officials in Paris and Berlin monitor the situation as France delays presenting a new German reparation plan, citing German upheaval.
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Ruhr
Rhenish
Germany
Fur
Uts
Paris
Ruhy
Essen
Thdrawal
Ouesxéldort
Kranes
Ruhe Valley
Associated Press
Esser
Berlin
Bochum-Dortmund
Elbertela
France
Ahrens
Buer
Poincate Hia
Foch
M. Guillaume
Foreign Office
Sun Yat Sen to Return to Canton City
Shanghai report states Sun Yat Sen ex-president of the Southern Republic will depart Saturday for Canton, his former capital. Foreign and Chinese interests urged him to restore order as his adherents took the city from Peking Nationalists last Wednesday.
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Ireas
Shanghai
Sun Yat Sen
Southern Republic
Canton
Peking
Ex-U S Minister to China Reported Dying
Shanghai Jan 22 Dr Paul Rensich former U S minister to China is believed to be dying from bronchial pneumonia compounded by encephalitis. He is unconscious and recently arrived from the interior suffering a complete breakdown.
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Shanghai
Paul Rensich
U.S
China
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