Reed Attacks Hoover as Go-Between for Britain
Senator Reed charges Herbert Hoover acted as a connecting link between Col. House and high British officials before U.S. entry into WWI. He brands Hoover a self promoted boom for president and claims Britain would control leagues and nations if Hoover won. Reed cites Hoover's supposed long tutelage in British service and lack of U.S. party ties.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Herbert Hoover
Col. House
United States
Reed
Missouri
Senate
T Hoover
U. 8
Hoover
Hoaver
Anpareith
Aiberal
League of Nations
League
Great Britain
Portugal
Greece
France
Belgium
Feed
Read
Senator Lodge
Tloover
Rufus Wallingford
London
Iesouri
Greatest Loafers on Earth Witness Slams War Work Costs
Florence, Jan. 24 A witness told the House War Expenditure Committee that the nitrate plant at Muscle Shoals employed up to 25,000 civilian workers and called them "the greatest bunch of loafers on earth." J K MacKenzie, former government inspector, said time and money could have been saved with organized effort and that officials ignored poor quality in the rush for speed. He reported protesting to Capt Coles, who urged him not to be peeved as costs were to be hung.
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Florence
Ala
Muscle’ Shoals
J. K. MacKenzie
House
MacKenzie
Capt. Coles
Transport Sailing at San Francisco Bound for Siberia
The army transport Mount Ver non formerly the German liner Kronpringess sailed from San Francisco under sealed orders to be opened four miles offshore. Crew reports suggested the vessel’s destination was Vladivostok.
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San Francisco
Siberia
Story
Cal
Dan
Mount Vernon
Kronpringess
Cecile
Vladivostok
Treaty Hoodoos Entente Aids In Making Pact
Paris reports Premier Lloyd George regards the Versailles treaty as hard luck for any who shaped it. He doubted Georges Clemenceau would become French president and joked Deschanel’s election. An Iowa forecast warns of 10 degrees below zero in central areas with severe cold moving in tonight.
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Associated Press
Paris
Fortune
David Lloyd George
Great Britain
Lloyd George
Georges Clemenceau
French Republic
Paul‘ Deschanel
Des Moines
Iowa
U S Russian Trade Board Aim of Meet in Washington
A group of American business executives met in Washington to form an American Russian trade board to boost commerce, aiming to press the U S government to lift the blockade. Attendee D F Malone noted the plan to resume trade with Soviet Russia without recognizing the Bolsheviks, while concerns remained over confiscation of goods by Soviet authorities. Officials expressed skepticism about success but desire to reestablish trade with Russian people under safe terms.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
United States
EH. P
Jennings
Lehigh Machine Company
Supreme Council
Paris
D. F. Malone
Ludwig CG. A
Ludwig CG. A. K. Martens
New_York
Wa Hington
Russia
Allies Friendly Now Italy Press Thinks After Tour
Rome reports a unified European press views Premier Nitti's Paris and London trip as restoring friendly ties with the allies. Italy gains backing for its Adriatic proposal while the Giornale D Italia urges a militant stance, insisting on London treaty promises and keeping Fiume open to defend self determination amid Meliorist pressures.
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Italy
Nitti
Associated Press
Rome
Newsnaver
Paris
Londonia
England
France
Adriatic
Giornale ‘D
Italia
Anita
Monarchical Victory in Hungarian Ballot Predicted in Vienna
Report from Vienna suggests growing belief that Hungarian elections will bring a monarchial government. Monarchists in Austria draw scrutiny amid rumors of a reactionary coup as Renner visits Prague and Austria agrees to supply arms to Czechoslovakia in exchange for munitions while pledging to defend Hungary against a potential shift to monarchy.
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Vienna
Austria
Karl Renner
Prague
Czecho-Slovakia
Hungary
Waterloo Census Push Aims To Correct Population Tag
Citizens urged to ensure full registration for the 1920 census to prevent Waterloo’s population tag from staying at 29,999. Calls pour into the Supervisor Hakill’s office and the Greater Waterloo Association as residents seek to avoid stigma of being undercounted. A coupon is printed to facilitate participation.
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Waterloo
Courier
Hakill
Greater Waterloo Association
Mussell-Lamson
Have You Been Censused Waterloo Notice
A civic call urges residents to fill out a census form and mail it from the Syndicate building in Waterloo. It states a specific date and asks about prior enumeration, asking for name address city state and urges proper filing to ensure accurate counts.
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Toasco
T. Wakill
Syndicate Building
Aterloo
Former German Emperor William Refused Surrender by Holland
Paris reports that the Dutch government refused to surrender former Emperor William of Germany and a high level conference of Great Britain France and Italy is planned to decide the next step. The decision was delivered from Bentinck castle where he resides. London and Rome will be part of the diplomatic talks as Allies seek a mechanism for possible surveillance or return under Versailles terms.
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William
Germany
Bentinck Castle
Fim
Paris
Great
Britain
France
Italy
Foreign Office
Rome
London
Berlin
Count Hohenzollern
Va Sance
Alba
Jlolland
Kam
Echo de Paris
Gustave Herve
la Victoire
Petit Parisien
Iloliind
Molland
Payroll Heist Nabs $20,000 From Factory Crew
Three armed bandits robbed four employees at the Siemond Eisner company plant today seizing the $20,000 payroll. No injuries reported as police launch investigation in Red Bank.
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Associated Preass
Red Bank
N. 1
Tam
Siemond Eisner Company
Nayroll
Radical Leaders Face Trials in Chicago Indictments
Indictments against prominent U.S. radicals were filed in Chicago, targeting leaders of the Communist party and other left groups. Names include Rose Pastor Stokes, Nicholas Mouriev, Charles Ruthenburg, Louis Fraing, Isaac Ferguson, and Alexander Stoklisky, with extradition papers prepared for residents of other states.
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Treas
Chigago
Jan
United States
Chicago
Communist Party
Council
Communist Labor Party
Industrial Workers of the World Organization
Rose Pastor Stokes
J. AG
Phelps Stokes
Biilionaire
Nicholas J. Mourwieh
Ehief
Novy Mir
Ruggiiw
New York
Charles 4H. Ruthenburg
Weveland
Louis B.c.fraing
Whiff
Comemunist Party
Isaac J. Werguson
Comnuntst
Alexder ‘Stokklisky
Mexic
Assistiun
Helen Pratt
Robert C. Moore
Illinois State Teachers’ Association
Downe
Addans
Freund
United States Supreme Court
Roosevelt Memorial Two Cent Piece Proposed in Senate
A proposal to mint a two cent Roosevelt memorial coin was introduced in the Senate by Chairman GO. P. McLean of the banking committee at the request of the Women’s National Roosevelt Memorial Association. The measure aims to honor former President Theodore Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Washington
TD. C
Theodore Roosevelt
GO. P. McLean Yestearida
Senate Banking Committee
Women's National Roosevelt Memorial Association
Heir Hunt Graft Resurfaces In Heir Swindle Plot
AP reports a renewed effort to bilk thousands nationwide by claiming heirs of a land empire in New York. Letters urge beneficiaries to pay legal costs as jewels and money valued at seven million are allegedly found in a vault. Litigation over the estate long ago involved Trinity Church and Wall Street sites.
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Associated Press
New York
Polies
Woolworth Building
Trinity Church
Wall Street
Ateneke Jans
Senator View Procedure for Compromise Bi Party Meetings Postponed
Republican Senate leaders canceled a planned conference with the Democratic committee to discuss treaty compromise reservations. The Johnson Horal group threatens defection prompting Lodge to summon members for council. Informal committees on compromise to reconvene Monday with the Democratic panel.
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Washington
Dun
Johnson
California
Borat
Vdahy
Lodge
Democratic Committee
Witchcock
Lodse
Omid Reservation
Blanton Attacks Gompers Over War Patriotism in Bill Backing Law
Washington January 2 1924 Representative Blanton Democrat Texas and Davey Democrat Obla urged passage of anti sedition legislation before the house rules committee. Blanton accused AFL head Samuel Gompers of unpatriotic war conduct saying labor leaders opposed the draft and warned of 6000 strikes while Wilson forced men to work. He said Congress must pass a sedition law or bow to Gompers and criticized Republicans for possible victory if a true Americanist officer cannot be found.
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Associated Press
Washington
Blanton
Texas
Davey
Obla
President Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Department of Labor
Gompers
Packer Bill Delayed by Objections Voiced About Its Provisions
In Washington Jan time the Senate Agricultural Committee postponed final action on the Weaton Kemitrick meat packing regulation bill. Senators voiced objections to expanding industry power and to reducing the authority of the Federal Trade Commission. The committee plans another meeting in a few days to reconsider provisions.
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Packer
Washington, PD. C
Weaton-Kemitrick
Senate Agricultural Committee
Federal Trade Commission
Fugitive John Jittle Sends Rent Telegram From Lincoln
John Jittle auditor for the St. Louis Car Co vanished last Thursday as $1000 disappeared from payroll. He wired $85 to his Indiana landlady for rent on his apartment, sent from Lincoln, Alabama. Police alerted, but he had already left town.
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St. Louis
Mowlan
John Jittle
St. Louis Car Company
Lincoln
Powhatan 271 Brought Safely to Dock in N J
The Powhatan 271 arrived at Hoboken with 471 passengers and troops from France after a perilous voyage. Only one person fell ill, Mrs. John A. Worden, while 11 women and eight children were aboard. The transfer to the Northern Pacific occurred without incident despite pumps failing to keep out water. Two seamen narrowly escaped as boats collided with the ship. all aboard were unharmed.
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New York
Dan
Juckinss
France
Northern Pacific
Hoboken
Nova Scotian
John A. Worden
McKinney
Tex
Paris
Army
Powhatan
Peace protest in Budapest marks Hungary terms
A large demonstration in Budapest protested the peace terms imposed on Hungary. A procession led by government ministers and clergy moved from the Franciscan church to the basilica where services were held. Archduke Hoffman led notable attendees as the national anthem concluded.
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Associated Press
Budapest
Wednes
Hungary
St. Stephen
Archduke Hoffman
U S Shipping Expert Indicted Over Secret Commissions
Seattle report states Capt. John F. Blaine, head of the U.S. Shipping Board ship building unit for Oregon and Washington, was indicted by a federal grand jury on fraud charges. He allegedly received secret commissions totaling $16,000 from Stewart David & Equipment Co of New York, makers of America’s Favorite Smoke and other cigars.
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Seattle
Wash
John F. Blaine
United States Shipping Board of Steel
Oregon
Washington
Stewart David & Equipment Co
New York
Courier Delivers Before 4 20 Oclock at Your Home
Notice asks readers to report late deliveries by phone 3830. if missed by 4 20 p.m. a copy will be sent and calls must reach the office before 6 30 p.m.
Influenza Deaths Rise Amid Looming Epidemic Warns Official
Chicago reports 98 influenza deaths and 407 pneumonia deaths in 24 hours as new cases decline. Health Commissioner Dr I D Robertson warns contagion will reach all non immune people. Surgeons General note national case rise. Kansas reports 40 deaths from auto school incident. calls to mobilize 1,000 nurses for emergencies.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Public Health Service
Blac
Lite
Kansas
Chicago
Lee Robertson
Illinois Road Plans Face Illinois Highway Meeting
The ninth annual Illinois Road Improvement meeting at Springfield will review the 1920 program. The agenda includes finishing 500 miles on the federal aid list, with contracts let. Speakers include W. G. Edens Gov. Frank I Bennett R. H. Aishton Thomas G Vennum and Bradt.
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The
Associated) Press
Chicago
Springfield
W. G. Edens
Association
Frank I. Bennett
Department of Public Works and Buildings
R. H. Aishton
United States Railroad Administration
Thomas G Vennum
Department of Public Works and Buildings and
Bradt
Daniels to Tell of Navy Awards Next Tuesday
Washington June 24 The Senate subcommittee investigating naval war medals planned to hear Secretary Daniels next Tuesday about his changes in awards. Chairman Hale said the session would update records after testimony already heard.
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Byle Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Senate
Hale
Daniels
Voted Dairyman of Illinois Succumbs to Flu and Pneumonia
Sherman Chapell, owner of large dairy interests at Elgin and in McHenry county, died today in Chico of influenza and pneumonia. He was vice president of the Kee and Chapell Dairy Co, which merged with Bowman Dairy Co, and a leading witness in the milk producers recount investigation.
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Associated Press
Chico
Sherman
Chapell
Elgin
McHenry County
Kee & Chapell Dairy Co
Bowman Dairy Co
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