Cummins and Harding discuss railroads and living costs
Iowa Senator Cummins pressed the gravity of railroad issues and the cost of living in talks with Senator Harding and J I Taber of Ohio. He praised the railroad act as progressive and warned daily costs exceed the German war burden, while noting no government ownership stance. Raymond Robins and W F P Brown joined, with Harding seen favoring rural questions. Cox resumes duties as Democratic nominee in Columbus after Dayton trip with T T Ansberry.
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Ohio
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Business Women to Hold Birthday Party of New Organization
St Paul hosts the first birthday party of a new national federation for Business and Professional Women's clubs. The convention runs July 27 to 30 with delegates from states and affiliated groups. Objectives include promoting business and vocational opportunities and coordinating state and local efforts.
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United States
National Convention of Business
National Organization
St. Louis
St. Paul
Poles Accept Armistice Terms Yet Discontent Remains
At Spa Belgium on July 12 the Polish delegation voiced clear dissatisfaction with the allied armistice note to the Russian soviet government while indicating they expect to accept it. In London on July 12 reports say Polish forces are counterattacking near Rovno as Soviet troops press north of the Dniester, with gains at Novaya Usbitza Kamennets Podolsk and related areas.
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Associated Press
Spa
Belgium
Germany
Fehrenbach
Berlin
landlords dodge profiteering law in clever manner
New York reports the rent profiteering crackdown is failing to deter landlords. Leo Mayer says landlords use three main dodges including nonrenewal pressure, co operative sale schemes, and false valuations to raise rents. The rent committee offers free legal aid and has handled over 80 000 cases in 15 months with many resolved.
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Kenneth Mayer
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Isaven
Delegates Threaten Reprisals Over 48-Hour Week Vote
Genoa July 13 delegates to the International Seamen's congress threaten reprisals against countries voting against the 48-hour week resolution. They focus pressure on British shipowners, the chief opponents, to capitulate amid anti butter substitute advertising.
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Associated Press
Genoa
International Seamen's Congress
Cox's Sons of Democratic Nominee Play on White House Lawn
The two sons from Gov. James M. Cox of Ohio, Democratic presidential nominee, may be romping on the White House lawns next year. James McMahon Cox and John William Cox are named as his eldest sons from his first marriage.
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Ohio
White House
James McMahon Cox
John William Cox
Outlaw Switchmen Hold Waiting Meet
One hundred fifty delegates from railway yardmen associations across the country began a series of meetings in Chicago to press for wage award decisions from the United States labor board. The sessions, led by international heads of outlaw organizations, will continue until the board announces its ruling, expected by July 20.
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Chicago
Stallroad
Parta
United States Labor Board
First Rainbow Division Holds Inaugural Reunion in Birmingham
In Birmingham Alabama on July 12 the Rainbow division held its first annual reunion with thousands of veterans and visitors in attendance. City and state officials welcomed attendees as two bronze tablets commemorating fallen soldiers were unveiled in a ceremony marking the event.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Rainbow Division
Suffragists Lose Vermont Changes For Ratification
Rutland Vermont July 12 Governor Percival W Clement issued a proclamation refusing to call a special session to ratify the federal amendment for woman suffrage. He cites Vermont constitution problems and the prior legislature’s election before the issue arose, urging the next legislature and that candidates declare their anti suffrage stance.
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Percival W. Clement
Washington
Harding
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Clement
Niagara Barrel Daredevil Killed Over Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls rivermen search for the body of Charles G. Stephens of Bristol England after he went over the falls in a barrel yesterday. Bobby Leach warned him of danger and urged a steel barrel. Authorities expect days before recovery. Stephens was a barber and stunt performer with a history of feats and medals.
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Associated Press
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N. Y
Niagara Gorge
Charles G. Stephens
Bristol
England
Annie Edson Taylor
Bobby Leach
Delare
Leach
Stephens
Barder
New York
Charles George Stephens
Hon
Need More Workers in Congress Claims Third Party Report
Chicago July 12. Frank J. Esper national secretary of the Labor party of the United States reports at the Labor party convention that farmers, railroad men, miners, machinists and molders must enter Congress for a government of the people. He portrays the National Labor party as a political group for those who work with hand and brain and criticizes big business leaders. Public ownership and management of railroads and banking are urged as essential to the social structure.
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Labor Party of the United States
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Heth
William Bross Lloyd
Communist Labor Party
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New York
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de Valera
Hamonn de Valera
Hale
League
Carl D.” Thompson
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Thompson
Max Wares
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Lika Committee
World Problems Big Job for 300 Bishops
American bishops at the Lambeth conference preached in London churches. Bishop William Gray of Southern Florida said nearly 300 bishops feel inadequacy in tackling global issues and the world seems to share that view. He urged dialogue with Christian Scientists to extract truth from their doctrine.
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Associated Press
London
Lambeth
Episcopalian Church
William ©. Gray
Southern
Florida
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Gray
Episcopal Church
Empress Eugenie Dies in Spain After Brief Illness
Madrid July 12 Former Empress Eugenie of France died this morning after only a few hours of illness. Doctors including Dr Grenada and two others failed to save her as abdominal pain struck suddenly. The Empress, though conscious, appeared glad to die as her attendants watched. Her body will be embalmed Monday for transport to England to be buried at Farnborough.
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England
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Fire Destroys Town of Willows Calif
Fire started late yesterday afternoon and swept the town’s business district in Willows California. The blaze caused extensive losses and boarded up numerous storefronts with reported damage ranging from $100,000 to $1,000,000. Smoke hung over the area as firefighters battled remaining hotspots.
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Communists on Trial and Wartime Reparations Debate
Lloyd Bross Lloyd case opens as state witness accuses the Communist Labor party leaders of urging overthrow by force and bank destruction. Amid European talks, Germany’s reparations plan is discussed with emphasis on finances, annuities, and coordination for 30 years.
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CLM
Auto Bandits Loot Plainfield State Bank Heist
Five men in an automobile held up the Plainfield State Bank at Plainfield Illinois today. They secured 313,000 and a large amount of liberty bonds, amount not yet estimated. They escaped toward Chicago.
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Associated Press
Foliet
Plainfield State Bank
Plainfield
Chicago
Russia and Lithuania Reach Peace Understanding in 1920 Talks
Adolf Joffe, Soviet negotiator, announced an accord with Lithuania on borders and indemnity. Russia recognizes Lithuania’s claims to Vilna, Kovno, Grodno and adjacent areas, while pledging no interference in Polish, Latvian, or German frontier disputes. Talks to resume in Riga before final signing in Moscow.
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Courier delivers before 3 30 o'clock and phone orders
An old newspaper notice informs readers the Courier will be delivered to homes before 3 30 p m. If delivery is late due to carrier error or other causes, readers are asked to phone 8330 at the office before 6 80 p m for a copy of the paper.
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Patur Nominates Kvale for Seventh Minnesota Seat
St Paul Minn July 42 The undorsed candidate by the National Nonpartisan league Rev O J Kvale of Benson defeated Congressman A J Volstead for the Republican congressional nomination in the Seventh Minnesota district He states he is not a member of the league Prohibition was not an issue and he calls himself a dry progressive Republican He was born near Decorah Iowa educated at Luther College Luther Seminary and the University of Chicago later post graduate work at the University of Chicago CABO
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National Nonpartisan League
O. J. Kvale
Benson
A. J. Volstead
Minnesota
League
Minneapolis
Nev
Kvale
Volstead
Decorah
Luther College At
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University of
Plan Movement of Coal Stores to Northwest
Bituminous coal operators met in Washington to plan moving winter stores to the northwest and to address the New England coal problem. The session was called by National Coal Association president D B Wentz and will be followed by a New York meeting of railway executives advisory committee to tackle the northwest coal coating problem.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Northwest
New England
D. B. Wentz
National Coal Association
New York
Association of
Railway Executives
Motive in Wanderer double murder theory unfolds
Chicago police pursue a theory that Carl Wanderer killed his wife and a hired robber to gain access to a 16 year old girl. Wanderer denies the girl influenced his plans and says he shot his wife to return to the army and gain freedom from his wife and unborn baby. The girl, Faith Schmitt, says she knew Wanderer and rode to an amusement park with him but did not know he was married. police say she had no knowledge of the plot.
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