Business mood strengthens as agencies push recovery
Washington reports show government boards led by Lasker driving efficiency while a more optimistic tone spreads among merchants. The War Finance Corporation expands export credit and federal reserve steps aid small banks, with Norris bill potential farmer relief and overall signs of a recovery path.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Efort
An Lasker
Shipping ‘Board
Akes
Wes’ Ctriols
Washington
James
Timidias
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Organization
War Finance Corporation
Britain
Great Britain
America
Congress
Federals ' Reserve Board
United States
New York Evening Post, Inc
Bank of England Cuts Discount Rate Report
London July 21 The Bank of England today reduced its rate of discount from 2 4 to 2 4 per cent in a move expected to influence financial markets and consumer lending.
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NK OF
England
Associated Dress
London
Bank of Busland
Two Die as 80 Foot Tree Falls on Choppers
Omaha Nebraska July 21 United Press report says T Milbourn 72 and L W Reno 48 were killed and Sid Kohler injured when a giant cottonwood 40 inches in diameter and 80 feet tall fell while they were cutting it. The tree was felled to prevent wind damage to nearby property.
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United Press
Omaha
Neb
T. Milbourn
L. W. Reno
Sid Kohler
Four Die in Boarding House Fire in Cleveland
Four people died in a midday blaze at a Cleveland boarding house. Owners Eliza Mosetman and her daughter Tillie perished with two children Helen and Felix Stankovich. The father, John Stankovich, had left for Short Creek to find work when the fire occurred.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Eliza. Mosetman
Tillie Mosetman
Helen Stankovich
Felix Stankovich
Mosermet
John Stankovich
Short Creek
Barnes Leads Open Golf Championship Qualifying Round
James M. Barnes of Pelham New Jersey posted a 69 at Columbian Country Club to lead the Open Championship field in morning play equaling his qualifying round record. George Duncan of England and Charles Evans Jr of Chicago tied for second with 72s.
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The
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
James M. Barnes
Pelham
N. J
United States
Columbian Country Club
George Duncan
England
Charles Euans, Jr
Chicago
Grain Growers and Wheat Growers Debate Sparks Exchange
U L Burdick, director of United States Grain Growers and North Dakota Farm Bureau federation leader, returns from a northern trip and challenges George Duis, state head of organized wheat growers, to a debate on the merits of the two groups. Burdick accuses wheat growers of resorting to untruths in attacks on the national grain sales agency plan.
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Iby
Associated Press
Fargo
N.D
De Valera Elected Chancellor of National University of Ireland
Dublin July 21 Associated Press reports Hamonn De Valera, Irish Republican leader, was elected chancellor of the National University of Ireland at a convocation. No other candidate was submitted for the office.
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Associated Presa
Dublin
Hamonn de Valera
National University of Ireland
Buty
Harding nominates Mary O'Toole for municipal bench
President Harding named Mary O'Toole a practicing lawyer in Washington as the first woman considered for a judgeship on the District of Columbia municipal court. The move signals a historic step in the capital's judiciary with O'Toole as a leading candidate.
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Harding
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Nomin
District of Columbia
Mary O'Toole
Bride Suffers Shocking Mail Reveal Bigamy Charge
In Alamosa Colorado on July 21 Mrs Angeline Romero Dillemuth age 17 received a letter meant for her husband R H Dillemuth from a supposed wife and five children in Fondala pleading for him to return. Dillemuth was jailed on a bigamy charge following the affair and a gas attack claim recounted from his army service.
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United Press
Alamosa
Colo
R. H. Dillemuth
Dillemuth
Fondala
Angeline Romero
Diliemuth
Bers
Pastor Refuses Wife as Other Man Waits Outside
Emily Durea pleads to her husband to take her and their child back after a tearful plea at a Monticello boarding house. Rev. Clark Duren cites lack of housing and money as reasons while Earl Van Noy remains at the wheel and drives away with the eloping pair.
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Ualted Press
Monticello
Emily Durea
Clark Duren
Earl van Noy
van Noy
Elopers
Gladys
Elevators Sign to Handle Grain for Growers Inc
Elevators in five states totaling 122 have signed contracts to handle grain for United States Grain Growers Inc. North Dakota leads with 39, followed by Nebraska with 35, Missouri 30, Illinois 10, and Oklahoma 3. R. N. Clarke, director of solicitation, said Illinois reports are especially important as field solicitors worked three days and secured agreements with all director groups. North Dakota contracts exceed 5,000,000 bushels. Grower contracts involve 132 Oklahoma farmers and 106 Missouri farmers.
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Chicago
United States Grain Growers, Inc
North Dakota
Ne- Polska
Missouri
Illinois
Oklahoma
R. N. Clarke
Walsh Held After Drunk Confession Of Murder
Joseph Walsh, 37, jailed in Denver after an intoxication arrest and a claim he is wanted in Fort Worth Texas for murder. He says he was convicted, got a new trial, fled, and authorities in Texas are being asked to verify if his confession is genuine.
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Iby United Press
Denver
Colo
Joseph, Walsh
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Walsh
Corfession
Congress to Probe Agricultural Credit Opening Questioning by Commission
Washington July 21 The joint congressional commission on agricultural inquiry decided to study general agricultural credit policy and the Federal Reserve Board's effects on farmers. Former Comptroller of the Currency John Skelton Williams will be heard next Tuesday as the first witness, with Federal Reserve Board members also appearing.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Joint Congressional Commission On Agricultural Inquiry
Federal Reserve Board
John Skelton Wiliams
Warrants Issued for Jap Abductors
Sheriff Dallas said around 25 white men, many fruit workers, abducted 38 Japanese from Turlock and told them to never return. Five John Doe warrants were issued for the abductors and were to be served.
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Turlock. Cal
R. A. Dallas
Turlock
Cat Saves Family from Death in Fire at Dodge Grove Creamery
July 21. Awake to the cat’s cries, the Dodge Grove creamery manager and his family were saved from possible death as their plant and home burned after a boiler room fire. The blaze was well under way when the cat’s warning calls drew them from smoke filled rooms.
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Associated Press
Benton
Dodge Grove Creamery
Here
Britain Too Hasty in Silesian Reply, Opinion in Paris
Paris officials report shock over Britain’s reply to French demand for allied reinforcements in Upper Silesia. French dispatches describe Anglo French relations as critical as the British tone is deemed unyielding and hastily decisive. Le Journal notes the issue is solvable despite fresh strain.
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Britain
Paris
Associated Press
France
Upper Silesia
Great Britain
Oppeln
Basteria
David Ioya George
Oppela
le Journal
De Valera and Lloyd George Seek Peace Talks Halt
London reports that Lloyd George offered a ten article peace basis after talks with De Valera and Craig. Irish leaders, anxious for peace, returned to Dublin without a clear agreement. A Belfast meeting and Dublin reports followed as both sides awaited a future conference.
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de Valera
Lloyd George
Incentive to Stay Healthy Offered in Old Veterans Club
Stillwater Minnesota July 21. The Last Man's club formed July 21 1886 by 33 members of Co B First Minnesota Volunteers Civil War may open with a two court bottle of wine dating 35 years before to be shared by the last survivor. Five members remain including two from other states. Two deaths since last banquet. Transporting liquor and risk of theft threaten bringing the wine from safety deposit to the table.
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Associated Press
Stillwater
Minn
Appeal for aid to Russians amid famine in Volga region
Highways warn of good motoring and fair weather tonight and Friday as an appeal to all nations calls for immediate aid to millions of Russians suffering famine in the Volga region. The United States Department of Agriculture notes the large area affected and disease threats if relief is delayed, urging swift action.
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Paris
Volga River
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Sembly
Mibert Leas Minne Algona
Charles
Cedar ‘Rapids
Davenport
Des
Moines
Org
Farihault
France
Germany
Afarshall
New Hampton
Postville
Ae Immedi
Dawes Seeks Cuts in Government Printing Bill
Director of the Budget Dawes and Public Printer George H. Carter discussed reducing the annual government printing bill of 17 million dollars. Considerations include standardizing forms and sizes and consolidating the 150 external printing establishments.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Dawes and Publiic
George H. Carter
Washington
American Socialist Barred by England
London July 21 Morris Hillquit American Socialist leader arrived Dover from France yesterday and was refused permission to land by an immigration officer acting on instructions from the secretary for home affairs. He spent the night in Dover and, unless instructions are changed by noon, must return to France.
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Associated Press
London
Morris Hillquit
Dover
France
Secretary For Home Affairs
Daily Herald Today
Hillquit
Herald
Big buying boom in retail trade on says buyer
New York July 21 buyers claim a major retail stock up. Alfred Fantl of large department stores from San Francisco to Boston reports demand for staple goods rises, prompting staff increases. Merchants expect September and October to bring strong consumer purchases of utilities and necessities.
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United Press
New York
Artailery
Ase
Alfred Fantl
San Francisco
Boston
United Press Today
J Pre
Mellon May Forgive Interest On Debt Debtors
Secretary Mellon told the Senate Finance Committee that the United States has not decided whether to forgive the interest on the interest owed on the European debt. He noted the possible three year deferment of interest on the debt and the potential obligation not to charge interest on the deferred interest.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Treasury
Mellon
Senate Finance Committee
Tar Tide Subside In Texas Abduction Attacks
Dallas reports indicate a easing of the tar and feather terror with only one assault after a spate of abductions. Sherwood Vinson was seized and tarred by four men at Lutkin, the second such incident. Gov. Neff faces renewed legislative scrutiny as sponsors push new bills.
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United Press
Dallas
Tex
Juskin
Sherwood Vinson
Lut
Gov. Neff
Lawn City Soldier to Be Honored at Ceremony Sunday
Cedar Falls July 21 Special The funeral of Christian Nissen killed in action in France will be at Bethlehem church at 1 30 p m Sunday Rev A C Kildegaard pastor will preach American Legion post will be present.
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Lawn City
Cedar Falls
Christian Nissen
France
Bethlehem Church
A.C. Kildegaard
American Legion Post
Clearee
Rock Island Railway Chiefs Cut Salaries
The Chicago, Rock Island Pacific Railway announces a 10 percent salary reduction for executive officers. President James E Goorman said the officers proposed the cut and the board approved it. Supervisory officers also face pay reductions to meet changed conditions.
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Associated Press
New York
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
James E. Goorman
Counterfeit $10 Note Circulates Easy to Detect
The treasury department warns new counterfeit federal reserve notes in circulation. A San Francisco issue is being circulated, with crude quality making detection likely. The note is described as a $10 counterfeit, alerting the public to avoid accepting such bills.
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United Fresh
Washington
DD. C
Treasury Department Today
Federal Reserve Bank
San Francisco
Tugo Slavia Cabinet Minister Shot Dead
Belgrade reports the interior minister Drasxovica of Tugo Slavia was shot to death this morning by a young Bosnian communist. The assassin escaped.
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Tugo-Slavia
The
United Press
Belgrade
Drasxovica
Jugo- Slavia
Governor Len Small Plans to Resist Arrest Indictment
Governor Len Small faces charges of conspiracy to defraud Illinois of millions and embezzlement. His attorneys urge resisting arrest on grounds of official immunity, while Lieut. Gov. Fred Sterling and Vernon Curtis seek bond redutions. The grand jury also urges further probe into state funds handling.
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United Press
Springfield
Len Small
Smith
Stat
Fred Sterling
Vernon Curtis
Sterling
Curtis
Ill
Sangamon
Circuit Court
Supreme
Powers Court
Small
Associated Press
Sangamon J County
Fred EB. Sterling
Vernon S. Curtis
Grant Parks
Gran Park Bank
Gov. Small
Gov. Sterling
Grand
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Gov
Paper delivery cutoff advisory with phone contact
The Courier says newspapers should arrive before 5 30 pm at homes. If not delivered due to carrier error or other causes, call 3330 and a panel copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 5 pm.
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Hoy
Germany urges France to write its own rebuilding ticket
Berlin reports Chancellor Wirth, in a United Press interview, appealed for Franco-German friendship. He said Germany desires a friendly understanding and is ready to help rebuild France in any way it desires, adding that France can write its own ticket.
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United Press
Berlin
Chancellor Wirth
Germany
United Press Today
France
Wagon Demolished In Collision Near Cedar Falls
A light spring wagon carrying Mr and Mrs Clarelliott and their baby was destroyed yesterday when a approaching car blinded by headlights struck from the rear on Rainbow drive near Waterloo street. The Leete car slowed and passengers in the wagon escaped with only minor injuries.
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Clarelliott
Cedar Falls
H. A. Leete
Greene
Leete
Rainbow Drive
Waterloo Street
Steamer Effingham Strikes Bank and Sinks on Columbia River
The steamer Effingham of the European Pacific line, bound for the United Kingdom with general cargo, struck the rocky river bank at Stella Washington 56 miles from Portland and sank. Officers and crew escaped as the vessel went down quickly.
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Associated Press
Astoria
Ore
Effingham
European Pacific Line
United Kingdom
Portland
Columbia River
Stella
Wash
Well known Dubuque doctor dies at 58
Dr. A. B. Blocklinger a renowned Dubuque physician and brother of Rear Admiral Blocklinger died at a local hospital after a short illness. He was 58.
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The
Associates Press
A. B. Blocklinger
Blocklinger
Washington, D. Co
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