Allies plan disarmament of Germany by July
Paris Jan 26 Allied military experts presented a report urging full disarmament of Germany under the Versailles terms. They call for disbanding civic guards and security police by March 1 with completion by July 1, while reparations discussions continue under M. Doumer.
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Associated Press
Paris
Supreme Council
Einwohnenwehr
M. Doumer
Versail
Great Britain
Lloyd George
France
Supreme Allied Council
David Lloyd George
Mminister
Aristide Briand
Council of France
Cuban Moratorium Liquidation Bill Clears House
Havana bill provides gradual liquidation of commercial and banking obligations under the Oct moratorium. Amendments were made in the House and the measure must return to the Senate for further consideration after passing the Senate on Jan 12. A resolution repeals rice import prohibitions to lower living costs.
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Associated Press
Havana
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Cuba
Congress Tonight Faces Immigration and Tariff Debates
Senate committees resume work on Calder bill and Palmer arrest charges while hearings begin on revised cotton tariff schedules. The immigration and foreign relations panels advance before Maryland and Russia talks. The agriculture panel weighs a national forestation program as the appropriations group reviews army and navy deficiencies and rivers and harbors funding. Naval affairs opens talks on reserve force regulation as wartime expenditures inquiry continues with Quartermaster General Rogers. Postoffice panel debates reclassifying postal employees.
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France
Maryland
Senate Foreign Relations
Manufactures
Calder
Dudicitary
Ways and Mitans
Africulnurs
Naval Affairs Committee
War Department
Rogers
Postoffice Committee
Legality Questions Arise Over Waterloo Building Commissioner
An open letter from Councilman L. A. Yaok to City Attorney Feely questions the legality of Ed ward Mahnke’s reappointment as Waterloo building commissioner. It cites mayoral tie breaking, required examinations under the building code, and whether the mayor may vote in council decisions. The council vote on reappointment occurred Monday night with three in favor and three opposed.
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Edward Mahnke
City of
Waterloo
B. F. Feely
L. A. Yaok
Mahnuke
Mahnke
Link
Feely
Messenger
Iowa
Lem
Lemal
36 Drowned When Ship Driven Ashore
Manila January 26. The wreck of the three master coastwise schooner Filicidad at the Agno river mouth Pangasinan left 36 Filipinos dead mostly women and children. About 50 aboard were tossed by the gale as masts were blown away and the vessel pounded to pieces. Twelve more Filipinos drowned in a launch wreck near Casiguran Sorsogon.
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Associated Press
Manila
P. J
Chijriy
Agno River
Pangasinan
Casiguran
Sorsogon
Here
Satan's Kingdom Records Warmest Spot In Connecticut
In Winsted Connecticut on January 26 United Press reports Satan's Kingdom was the warmest area in the region with a temperature of 2 degrees below zero while nearby towns fell to 14 below. Ice harvesting was halted due to the cold wave.
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United Press
Winsted
Conn
Satan’s Kingdom
Dozen Matewan Men Trialed in Detectives Death Case
Twenty four Matewan men face murder charges in Mingo county circuit court over the killing of seven Baldwin Felts detectives and two other citizens during a confrontation that followed evictions at the Stone Mountain Coal company. Chief of Police Sid Statfeld and others are among the defendants.
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Associated Press
Williamson
W. Va
Matewan
R. D. Bailey
Mingo County
Stone Mountain Coal Company
C. C. Testerman
Sid Statfeld
Reece Chambers
William Bowman
Clair Overstreet
Doug’’ Mounts
Jesse Boyd
Isaac Brewer
Charles Kiser
Ben Mounts
William B. Coleman
Ed Chambers
Lee Taylor
James Overstreet
Fred Burcraft
Ali
William B. R. Page
Fred Webb
van Clay
Albert Burcraft
Calvin McCoy
Hallie Chambers
N. H. Atwood
William Starr
Ezra Fry
Albert
Felts
Lee Felts
J. W. Ferguson
A. J. Bouhr
E. 0. Powell
C. B. Cunningham
T. Higgins
Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency
Hatfield
Albert Felts
Testerman
Greenbrier County
Schwab Charges Not Proven by Shipping Board Probe
Washington report says the Walsh committee found no proof that Charles M. Schwab received government payments for expenses while directing the Emergency Fleet Corporation. Representative Steele released the authorized statement citing testimony and documents supporting the finding.
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Piez
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Charles M. Schwab
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Walsh Invastigating Committee
Steele
Pennsylvania
Schwab
Select Committee On Shipping Board
Shipping Board
Rifle Ammunition in Armory Blows Up
Cleveland fire destroys the Cleveland Grays armory after a basement explosion rips through ten thousand rounds of rifle ammunition. Three firefighters collapse from smoke but are rescued as the roof collapses. loss estimated at 360000 with 50000 in government equipment. Records of the Cleveland Grays saved. Cause unknown. Firemen driven back by cartridge explosions.
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Associated Press
Cleveland, CO
Cleveland Grars’ Armory
Cleveland Grays
French Imports in 1920 Show Decrease
Paris reports 1920 French imports at 35 billion francs and exports at 22 billion. Imports fell for the first time since 1914, reducing the adverse trade balance. The decline is mainly due to fewer foods and manufactured goods.
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Associated Press
Paris
Two Drownings After Car Breaks Through Ice
A 43 year old man A B Cox and 16 year old James Enos, both from Brownsville, Minnesota, drowned when the auto they were driving on the Mississippi River at La Crosse broke through the ice last night.
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Associated Brass
la Crosse
Wis
A. EB
Cox
James Enos
Brownaville
Mion
Mississippi River
Wreck on Salvadorean Line Kills Six in Collision
Six people died and five were injured when a coal train collided with a work train on the Western railroad near San Salvador. The line remains blocked by wreckage.
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Associated Press
San Salvador
Republic of Salvador
Woman Burns While Praying for Husband's Recovery
Mrs. Anns Lee died after a candle she prayed before a crucifix for her husband Thomas burned her clothing. She was alone when a lighted candle fell and set her clothes ablaze. Neighbors aided as she cried out, while Mr. Lee remained in hospital recovering from a serious operation.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Thomas
Anns Lee
Shea
Lee
Mrs Peete Reveals Plan In Denton Murder Trial
Los Angeles January 26. The defense pivots on a new witness as Mrs Louise Peete names the deceased Jacob Denton wife Mrs Denton and vows not to call her the Spanish woman. She says Denton told her he married the woman and claims she saw him alive July 18 after his reported disappearance.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Louise Peete
Jacob C. Denton
Weaver Warns Tax Levy High Enough
James B. Weaver, chair of the house ways and means committee, warned that the current state tax levy is insufficient and must be increased. He argued rising farm land prices have boosted values and hailed the need for new revenue sources to fund state needs.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
House
Ways and Means Committee
James B. Weaver
Seizure Of Cane Sugar For Whisky Making In St Louis
Six thousand pounds of a preparation labelled cane sugar and said to be suited for making high proof whisky were seized by police today in St Louis Missouri. The preparation is reported to be distributed by a local wholesale grocery company.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
President Obregon Saved Child From Fire
President Obregon of Mexico, who has one arm, was slightly burned while rescuing two small children from a blaze. He raised one child in the grass and tore flames from its clothing. his hand was scorched.
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United Press
Mexico City
Obregon
Mexico
Tariff Filibuster Reaches Tenth Day in Senate
The Harrison filibuster against the Fordney emergency tariff bill marks ten days of prolonged speechifying in the Senate. Led by Pat Harrison, the effort has relied on aides from both parties as proponents seek to force action, while opponents plan to break the stall but doubt success in halting Harrison's push.
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Tasted Press
Washington, D. C
Harrison
Senate
Hall of Fame
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
House
McCumber
North Dakota
Real Estate Body Celebrates Birth In Meeting Here
About 350 Iowa real estate men will meet in Waterloo for the second annual convention of the Iowa Association of Real Estate Boards. The two day program includes speeches, reports from state leaders, a Thursday secretarys conference, and a Friday night banquet with a five minute talk contest for a silver trophy.
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Iowa
Waterloo
Iowa Association of Real Estate Boards
ussell-Lemsen
Waterloo Real Estate Board
Moose Hall
W.E. Peavey
F. W. Court
George T. Hedges
Cedar Rapids
State Association
William §. Herren
G. HE. Brebner
Tom S. Ingersoll
National Association
Black’s
Hotel
Russell-Lamson
Burt German
Des Moines
Farm Lang
F. J. Kuppinger
Davenport
E. W. Tallman
John J. Wagner
A. F. Smith
Council Bluffs
Robert B. Wallace
Daniel Norman
Continental and Commercial Bank
Chicago
H. T. Lee
The
West Schools
Alfred Longley
Frank W. Court
First M. BE. Church
Iowa Association
Herren
Marshalltown Real Estate Board
Black’s Tearoom
Blames Ship Captain for Loss of 273 Lives
In Seattle on January 26 the testimony of Capt. E Harrington, former first mate of the lighthouse tender Cedar, claimed the Princess Sophia disaster could have been prevented if its captain had ordered a rescue. Harrington said Cedar prepared to aid and had coffee pots ready, but orders never came.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
Vanderbilt Reef
Alaska
Sophia
E. Harrington
United States
Harrington
Negro Population Growth in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia
The census bureau announced growth figures for October 22 1920. Pittsburgh's black population reached 37 628, up 12 065 or 47.1 percent, while whites rose to 650 301, up 42 293 or 8.4 percent. Philadelphia recorded 134 098 Negro residents, up 49 639 or 58.8 percent, with whites at 1 688 313, up 224 942 or 15.4 percent.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Widow seeks probe into 115 carat diamond murder claim
Madison declares her belief that Richard Scott Lawrence was murdered for wealth and asks District Attorney Theodore G. Lewis to investigate. The 1918 death involved a mangled train victim identified as Lawrence. widow questions body substitution and possible estate theft of up to $300,000.
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United Press
Madison
Wis
Richard Scott Lawrence
Denver
Colo
Lawrence
Theodore G. Lewis
Lewis
Ting
tAmong
Victoria
Law
Kendall praises women officers in Iowa boards
Des Moines reports Gov. Kendall names women to the board of education and the board of control. Mary H. Snider of Davenport is named to the board of control. Juanther Schoentgen and Anna B. Lawther gain education board posts. Pauline L. Devitt and Thomas a Student join the education panel, with Wilson Cornwall named to the parole board.
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Des Moines
N. E. Kendall
Board of Education
Board of Control
Mary H. Snider
Davenport
W. D. Sheean
Kendall
Cox Down
Juanther
Edward P. Schoentgen
Anna B. Lawther
Dubuque
B. F. Ketcham
Iowa
Democratic National Committee
Bryo Mawr
Pauline L. Devitt
Oskaloosa
James A. Devitt
Gov
Lewelling
Kansas
Thomas
Charles H. Thomas
General Assembly
Wilson Cornwall
Judge Withrow
Board of Parole
Fof Spencer
Clay County
Baker explains dough to Waterloo bankers at banquet
W By Schrag of Peerless Baking tells Waterloo Bankers Association attendees that his baking skill yields reliable dough. A funded feast preceded a program with toastmaster Schrag and talks on bankers organization, dough making, bread, and 1823 finance outlook by local figures Battling Morris Perry Johnson.
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W. By Schrag
Peerless Baking Company
Waterloo Bankmen's Association
Schrag
Bank ‘Men
Ray Perry
E. L. Johnson
Urges Senate Probe of Unfair Print Paper Sales
Senator Harris of Georgia introduces a Senate resolution directing a Federal Trade Commission inquiry into print paper pricing during the past year. The aim is to determine whether U S newspapers face unfair practices in the sale of print paper.
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Senate
United Press
Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Harris
Georgia
United States
May Remit Tax on State Fair Concerts
The state board of agriculture seeks remission of 4000 dollars in amusement taxes on state fair night entertainments. Revenue Collector McIntosh says a fall ruling is the basis for possible approval of the tax remission.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
State Board of Agriculture
Internal Revenue Department
McIntosh
Mrs Ives Addresses Iowa Women at Club Meetings
Mrs W D Ives of Waterloo president of the State Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs has spoken to clubs in Cedar Rapids Clinton Burlington Davenport Keokuk and Ottumwa over two weeks. She urges affiliation with the state federation and representation at the Cedar Rapids convention next spring. She will be away about two more weeks.
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W. D. Ives
Waterloo
State Federation of Business & Professional Women's Clubs
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Burlington
Davenport
Keokuk
Ottumwa
Masquerade Carnival Benefits National Guardsmen
A masquerade at the armory is hosted by Company M to raise funds for the national guardsmen. The week long event features entertainment including a 14 piece orchestra and a new Chinese dance to front Saturday night dancing.
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Armory
National Guardsmen
Bride 16 Taken In Forgery Plot At Waterloo
A 16-year-old bride of Paul Smith was arrested in Waterloo after attempting to cash a forged $12 check at Commercial Bank. Her husband is jailed on forgery charges amid a broader scheme totaling about $183. Probed by police, the couple cited poverty and moved to theft to cover expenses.
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Commercial National Bank
Paul Smith
Cedar Rapids
B. T. Bishop
Ellis
Wiman
Penne
Smith
Gladys Smith
Robert L. Penne
Fourth Street
H. ‘“H. Young
Genevieve Smith
Lovejoy
Waterloo Jar
R. French
Trace More Forgeries to E. C. Jacobs
Police traced additional bad checks to E. C. Jacobs who was jailed last Saturday for a $1 bogus check. Jacobs confessed to passing restaurant checks under the name Jack Witton, with about 30 days of similar frauds uncovered.
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E. C. Jacobs
Jacobs
Jack Witton
Creditta
West Meets Cedar Falls Five Thursday Afternoon
West high basketball tossers set to face Cedar Falls Tigers Thursday at 3 30 p m in the M C A gym. The game moved up due to West high girls physical education demonstration at P hall 8 pm Thursday and Friday. Cedar Falls lineup diminished by scholastic issues but expected to field a strong squad under coach.
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West High
Cedar Falls Tigers
P. Hall
Altho
Cedar Falls
Tigers
Deportations of Anarchists Reach 505 in Two Years
The Department of Labor announced 505 aliens classified as anarchists were deported from February 1, 1919, to January 1, 1921. In Washington, the Employment Service reported national industrial employment at the start of the month, down 3,473,466 from the previous period.
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Associated Press
D. C
Department of Labor
United States
Washington, D. C
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