Mexican Government to Use Artillery at Tampico Defense
Mexican authorities announce two batteries of artillery arrive to defend Tampico from rebel ships after the appearance of the insurgent gunboat Zaragoza. Federal troops report gains in northern operations capturing Tuxpan area and reoccupying oil holdings as security measures intensify. Train service resumes between Tampico and Monterey. bandits attack a paymaster near the Trans-Continental Oil company, yielding 3,0000 pesos.
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Associated Press
Tampico
Zaragoza
Richui
Tuxpe
Naranjos
Unasiea
Monterey
Trans-Continental Oil Company
Tuxpam
Mexico City
Prince Regent Weds Ancient Rites Princess of Japan
The Prince Regent and his bride completed a wedding marked by ancient rites at the palace. Crowds filled the streets as the couple toured in a triumphal procession from the imperial residence to the detached palace. They planned meetings with diplomatic corps leaders and visits to Numazu and a historic tower ship, then announced their marriage to the Emperor and the tomb of Emperor Momofama.
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Wikska
Eiil
Diplomatic Corps
Numazu
Tso
Jimmu
Yamadi
Momo- Fama
Stop Look and Live Campaign Hits Manchester Students
George A. Wheeler of Waterloo, an Illinois Central engineer, spoke to Manchester city students about railroad crossing safety. His Stop Look and Live message urged full stops before tracks and warned of approaching trains. Wheeler also gave a safety talk at the Farmers' Institute session Friday.
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Manchester
George A. Wheeler
Waterloo
Illneis Central
Lim
Wheeler
Farmers’ Institute
Brief Cable Grid of World News Fragments
A chaotic roundup reports in Hen aal legislature proceedings, Paris workers pausing for five minutes in memory of Lenin, Egypt’s Leypt premiership pledge to seek independence talks with Britain, Madrid ill health and pensions, Berlin fire at Siemens plant, royal marriage in Mergentheim, and a Los Angeles alimony case amid custody and health issues.
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Asiro
Egypt
Izzhloul Pasha
Leypt
National Assembly
Madrid
Santa Maria Paraedes
Alhucemas
Berlin
Siemens Electric
Senate probes broaden to possible cabinet oath exposure
Government investigators press to require testimony from Senator Smoot and possibly two cabinet members Denby and Daugherty about the Fall-Doheny-Sinclair payments. The probe, led by Senator Walsh, seeks sworn answers on whether any officials knew of improper dealings and if criminal action should be pursued. The White House signals continued pursuit and punishment if warranted.
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Senate
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Maugherty
Doheny
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Smoot
Fall
Oll
Walsh
Denby
Daugherty
Ofl
White House
Coolidge
Woman and Babe Saved From Fire Near Bristow Iowa
A young mother and her nine day old child were rescued from the burning home of George Fobberts three miles northeast of Bristow. Neighbors arrived late due to snowbound roads as the house collapsed at 10:30 a.m. The mother and infant were taken to a nearby farmhouse for care. loss falls on Guy Shopuiff who is wintering in California.
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Bristow
George Fobberts
Folberts
Guy Shopuiff
California
Filipino Fanatics Trenches Shelled Ind Town Burned
On Bucas Island Col Bowers and 160 constabulary landed after a bombardment by the cruiser Sacramento on Socorro. The town was burned to prevent retreat. One constabulary man was killed and two dead, two seriously wounded, were found in the town. A temporary station will be set at Consolacion to cut off the fanatics from Siragno Island, with bases at Dapa and Pernosaingan to guard northern Siragno and prevent crossings to Mandanao. Gov Gen Wood plans measures. trouble also reported at Binalbagin where Filipino bolos attacked managers. Supervisors and staff at sugar plants resisted dismissal as Filipino directors took over operations.
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Marinla
Sacramento
Finipiino
Socorro
Bucas Island
Col. Bowers
Bowers
Col
Howers
Consolacion
Siragno Island
Constabulary
Dapa
Siragno
Pernosaingan
Mandanao
Bowera
Leonard Wood
Binalbagin
Charles Kocher
Sugar Center
Carmichael
Wife Unable to Explain Murderous Attack on Husband
Mrs John Markham of Davenport is under treatment in a sanitarium and cannot clarify the assault on her husband at Warrensburg Missouri. Four masked men tormented him for information, then left him for dead in a burned farmhouse. Sheriff Fewell advised her to stay hidden. Markham is reported in serious condition. The couple has been separated for two years.
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Mexico City
Ra Ldio
Michoacan
Irapuato
Jalisco
Celaya
Obregon
Senora Obregon
Uo Hermosilo
Tapia
Davenport
I.a
John Markham
Warrerabure
Philippine Senate Curtails Governor General's Boundary Powers
Manila January 26 The senate passed a bill stripping the governor general of authority to alter provincial and town boundaries at his discretion. The power to make such changes now rests with the legislature under the reform act, shifting authority away from the governor general to elected lawmakers.
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Associated Press
Manila
Senate
Mayor in Bad for Shooting Gamblers
Des Moines January 26. Mayor Yount of Valley Junction and City Marshal Davis were bound over to the grand jury on charges arising from a raid on a gambling house. It is alleged the marshal and his party unlawfully fired upon occupants. Bond fixed at $800.
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Des Moines
Yount
Valley Junction
Davis
Grand Jury
Marver
Boni
Bristow Man Breaks Right Leg In Fall
Bristow Oklahoma January incident reports C E Conver owner of a garage skied and fell on icy sidewalk breaking both bones in his right leg below the knee. He was taken to Waverly hospital where officials stated he will make a good recovery. Conver was en route to visit his father a few blocks away when the accident occurred near his own residence.
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Bristow
C. E. Conver
Tie
Waverly Hospital
Conver
Clearing House Bank Reserve Deficit Report Shows Drop
New York Jan 26 actual condition of clearing house banks and rust companies shows a reserve deficit of 316 25 660 This is a decrease of 34 821 900 the report indicates week by week figures for financial institutions and associated rust companies in the district.
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New York
State Briefs Sac City Sunday Movie Vote Rejected
State Briefs report that Sac City council refused a Sunday movie proposition and blocked a special election after a turnout by members of the Christian Temperance union filling the council chamber. In Charles City, Charles Merkel is the sole survivor of the city’sorse band Say Horn band formed in 1870s. Sylvester Citeland died recently in Denver.
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Chinstian Temperance Union
Charles City
Charles Merkel
Say
Sylvester Citeland
Denver
Lick Observatory Names New Director
Dr. Robert G. Aitken becomes director of the Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton near San Jose California, succeeding Dr. W W Campbell who resigned to head the University of California. The observatory, built by James Lick, is renowned for scientific contributions.
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Lick Observatory
Mount Hamilton
San Jose
Cal
W. W. Campbell
University of California
James Lick
San Francisco
Diplomacy Tensions Narrow Washington Conference Window
In a peers' debate, critics charge that American and British naval policies may thwart the Washington conference. Dr Robert Mond reports three mummy discoveries in Egypt during excavation planning. Lady Aatur urges Rotary to remain calm amid a rising socialist government. Mostow notes a favorable vote signaling firmness against foreign concession.
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House of Peers
Ier
Egypt
Robert Mond
Tubble
Ranigése
Plymouth
Eng
Aatur
Rotary
J Mostow
M. Zisnoveff
Bandit Shot Dead by Policeman at City Safe Cracking
Minneapolis police killed bandit Peter C. Johnson during a basement safe cracking at a Pigely Wiggly store on Lyndale avenue. Johnson refused surrender and drew a revolver. Officer George Kramer shot, killing him instantly. His accomplice Bill Carson surrendered and is in custody.
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Jiu
Lyndale Avenue
Peter C. Johnson
Johnson
George Kramer
Bill Carson
Detroit
Mich
Thieves Take Sixty Dollars From Rock Island Depot
Special report from Grundy Center Iowa notes thieves stole $60 from a cash drawer in the Rock Island depot office. Authorities say the door was not forced and the cash was hidden in a remote corner. The box lock was forced, theft occurred between 2 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. by persons familiar with the office.
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Grundy Center
Rock Island
Premier MacDonald Guarded by Police Amid Threats
London reports Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald, head of the labor government, has received threatening letters. Scotland Yard is taking precautions to protect his life, even as he opposes a police escort.
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London
T Ramsay MacDonald
Scotland Yard
Scientist Seeks U.S. Senate Seat On Popular Plan
Des Moines January 26 Charles Rolin Keyes a Des Moines scientist and geologist announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for United States senator. His platform calls for a world court to enforce mandates immediate recovery of world markets for surplus products farm condition reforms profit for farmers transportation stabilization and tax reduction. Senator J D Buser Muscatine enters the Republican gubernatorial race outlining opposition to a state tax commission prioritizing a budget system and repeal of tax exempt securities.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Charles Rolin Keyes
United States
Court of Nations
J. D. Buser
Muscatine
Repub Hean
Johnson to Serve Teapot Scandals in Campaign Sauce
Washington coverage notes Teapot Dome scandal looming in the 1924 campaign. Senator Hiram Johnson of California urges immediate cancellation of leases by Fall, urging swift action against tainted contracts and public domain disposals. Democrats align with Johnson, signaling a broader political fight once Senate hearings unfold.
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International News Wire
Washington, D. C
White House
Hiram Johanson
California
Coolidge
E Johnson
Jolson
Senate
Johns
Alabama
Theidge
Rome
Beware of Furnace Inspector Warned By City Official
Charles Wasson the building commissioner stated there is no such city office or furnace inspector. The department of the building commissioner holds sole authority to inspect and condemn heating plants. Reports say impostors visit homes claiming to be inspectors and in one case condemned a furnace and ordered a replacement. Real inspectors carry badges and credentials.
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Charles Wasson
Department of the Building Commissioner
Sensational divorce adjournment leaves crowd disappointed
Chicago Jan 26 Unaware that the Leland divorce suit adjourned until Monday Mrs Charlotte Leland testified yesterday about part of her confession to her husband who sues for divorce naming Rev Carl P Case as correspondent Crowds thronged the corridor outside the courtroom early today then left disappointed Counsel for Mr Leland said he would seek to have Attorney F A Brown Case counsel dismissed from his position as friend of the court
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Iowa Editors Favor Brookhart in Poll at Convention
Des Moines January 26 editors in convention voted among themselves in a poll that Brookhart will seek re election. The tally showed Brookhart 47 votes to 11 for Old Guard Democrat with about 20 editors declining to vote. Interpreted as favoring Brookhart but from anti Brookhart districts some editors kept their choice private.
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Klowa
Smith W. Brookhart
Brookhart
Old Guard
Two Business Planes To Be Changed Soon
Changes planned in Fourth West business district. Progressive Shoe Repair, at No 309 for years, will move next week to No 227 Fourth West in the block between Kraimers hardware and the New Libferty cafe. After vacancy, No 309 will be remodeled into a double store with Wittick market occupying the new space for groceries, in a building owned by A J Wittick.
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Progressive Shoe Repair Company
Fourth ‘West
Kraimers' Hardware
Lib Ferty Cafe
No. 309
W. J. Marquis
Reed enters Democratic presidential race in Missouri
United States Senator James A. Reed will seek the Democratic nomination for president. Ed Glenn, Reed's 1922 campaign manager, announced at noon after a two hour conference in St. Venis Missouri. Over 200 supporters were present as Glenn said Reed would issue a formal statement later today or tonight.
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United States
James 4A
Reed
Ed. Glenn
Louisiana
Senate
Glenn
Head of Oakdale Responds to Neglect Charges in Tuberculosis Case
Dr H. Scarborough, Oakdale sanatorium superintendent, issues a formal reply denying neglect accusations by F A Sporte. He notes Oakdale’s long waiting list, asserts the patient’s needs and public health risk, and criticizes county officials for delays in placing patients in available facilities.
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Courier Today
H. ¥. Scarborough
Oakdale
F. A. Sporte
Fal Snorle
Néer
RS -Ldi
Waterloo Social Welfare League
Oardale
Gs Val
Kaw
Lieut Osborne Wood Sails for U S via Europe
Manila reports Lieut Osborne Wood son of Gov Gen Leonard Wood and his family sailed today for the United States via Europe. The note mentions old burning vessels as a nuisance to fish, reflecting the era's maritime dangers.
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Manila
Osborne Wood
Leonard Wood
United States
Europe
Bowman Resolution Faces House Change in Agriculture Aid
In Des Moines on January 26, the Bowman resolution urging immediate aid to agriculture was altered in the senate and sent to the house. Rep. Rassler of Pocahontas introduced a 70 word substitute calling for economic parity for agriculture and urging early consideration of relief measures, endorsing the McNary Haugen bill.
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Des Moines
Bowman
Republican Party
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House
Rassler
Pocahontas
Congress
Comemittee
Agriculture
Father of Mildred Harris Murdered by Taxicab Driver
Chicago police and the coroner investigate the death of Henry Harris father of Mildred Harris the film star and ex wife of Charles Chaplin after a fight with a taxicab driver. Harris died in a South Shore hospital. Carl Nyden Jr. and Areva Barnosky were involved in the incident.
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Chicago
Henry Harris
Charles Chapin
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South Shore
Carl A. Nyden, Jr
Nyden
Areva Barnosky
Birthday of Burns Observed by Cedar Valley Caledonians
About 100 members of Cedar Valley Caledonian society gathered at First Presbyterian church in Cedar Falls for a Burns birthday banquet. Dinner at 6:30 featured carnations and hyacinths on tables. Raper Leavitt presided. Rev. MacDon instructed. Dr. Macartney played chimes. Grace Barr read. Mrs Bowen sang. Arrangements were led by Dempster Goodman and Stevenson.
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Scotland
Cedar Valley Caledonian Society
First Presbyterian Church
Raper Leavitt
Cedar Falls
Robert N_ MacDon
Walnut Street Baptist Church
J. R. Macartney
Grace Barr
W. 5. Bowen
J. B. Dempster
W. A. Goodman
Robert Stevenson
Boy Scouts to Have Band Troop At Waterloo Camp
The Boy Scout camping committee approved a three one week summer camp plan for Waterloo Cedar Falls and Waverly scouts with 35 dollars including transportation. The first session starts July 9. John Arnold attended the meeting and the poke Organization committee authorized a 24 member band troop Troop No 5.
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Greater Waterloo Association
Cedar Malls
Waverly
Waterloo
John Arnold
Cedar’ Falls
Poke Organization Committee
School Scouts Plan Troop Formation Across East Area
The committee recommended forming a troop at Washington Irving school under the Parent-Teacher Association, liming membership for Troop 17 at Kingsley and Troop 4 at Whittier to boys. A troop at First Baptist church is probable as the survey nears completion in east schools.
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Washington-Irving
Parent- Teacher Association
Kingsley School
Whittier School
First Baptist
East
Pew East
Mother Klan seeks end to mask by Kluxers in Atlanta meeting
The Atlanta Klan No 1 known as the mother Klan announced plans to abolish the mask at a February congress to “kill or cure” the Invisible empire. It will also push changes in selecting officials and other organizational reforms.
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Mother” Klan
Atlanta
Ku Klux Klan Klan
BE. Y. Clarke
Atlanta Klan No
Mother’ Klan
Congress of Klansmen
Ban Seid
Atlanta Klan
Touch of Spring Is Weather Prediction
Des Moines reports a pleh of Spring is forecast today after a sharp temperature drop. The cold wave peaked with a government reading of zero before noon yesterday as high winds intensified the chill. Overnight, a modest warming began easing the frost.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ten Dollar Food Packages for German Children
More than a thousand ten dollar food packages have been purchased through the American Committee for Relief of German Children chaired by Maj. Gen. Henry T. Allen for distribution to hungry adults in Germany. By paying ten dollars per person in the United States, a substantial food package will be sent to a designated relative or friend in Germany containing flour rice sugar cooking fats cocoa and evaporated milk along with other essentials.
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New York
American Committee For’ Relief
Henry T.allen
Germany
Fire alarms bruise day as sparks cause light damage
Four fire alarms kept firefighters busy. The first at 5:90 a.m. on Avenue where sparks on the roof damaged H. W. Shook’s residence. Other calls: 3 a.m. at J. H. Nauman 211 Sycamore chimney burning out with no damage, 10:44 a.m. at Mrs. Bessie Holt with slight roof damage, 11:22 a.m. at W. M. Davis with sparks on the roof and slight damage.
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J. H. Nauman
Sycamore
Bessley Holt
W.M. Davis
Waterloo Royal Neighbors guests at Mrs Mills home
Fourteen members of Waterloo camp Royal Neighbors of America visited Mrs J Adice Mills at 211 Broadway yesterday. Light refreshments were served. Advertisement notes Bronson Insurance Agency contact phone 1274.
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