Reed Faces Missouri Primary Battle In Senate Bid
Washington dispatch covers Senator James A. Reed's uphill 1924 Missouri primary fight amid opposition from ex President Wilson. Reed seeks renomination despite backlash over his stance on women issues and the Sheppard-Towner maternity bill, with reporters noting his dramatic appeals and mixed support in Missouri.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
James A. Reed
Washington
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Wilson
Senate
Bottoms
Loyal Brothers
Missouri
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Kansas City
Alk
Breckenridge Long
Evren
William Hard
James
United States
Sheppard-Towner
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Little Chicago Heiress Refuses to Affirm or Deny Marriage Rumor
United Press reports Mathilde McCormick refused to confirm or deny a rumor she would wed Max Oser, a former Swiss livery stable proprietor of Zurich, with a continent wedding expected in fall. She hinted at plans but offered no details before the Majestic sailed. Cyrus McCormick also traveled on the liner.
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United Press
New York
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Zurich
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Majestic
Cedar Falls seeks aid over coal shortage in Iowa
Cedar Falls mayor Auk Retahauge wires Governor Gay Kendall urging action to halt coal profiteering and violence. City faces rapid domestic supply exhaustion with only three days of water and electric plant fuel on hand. Western Kentucky screenings cost 10 to 12 dollars at mines.
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Kendall
Iowa
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Artiene
Kentucky
Light Company Loses Bid to Reduce Coal Freight Rates
Washington July 29 The interstate commerce commission ruled that freight rates on bituminous coal from Jenkins Kentucky to Iowa points Davenport Muscatine Ottumwa Fort Dodge and from McRoberts Kentucky to Iowa City were not unreasonable. United Light & Railways of Iowa claimed that the Rock Island and others charged unlawful and prejudicial combination rates.
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Muscatine
Ottumwa
Iowa
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United Light & Railways Company
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Germany Trading Goods for South American Meats
Washington reports that Germany will import large quantities of frozen meats from South America. A German company has a contract with Argentina to deliver 60 000 tons of mutton and 60 000 tons of beef annually for two years, paid in German goods, per American Vice-Consul Schoenfeld in Berlin.
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D. C
Germany
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Berlin
Schoenfeld
Iowa State Bonus Up To Conventions
Iowa state bonus for veterans tops convention agenda as Republicans and Democrats in Des Moines prepare to endorse a national bonus bill and include a state plank. The plan calls for $22,000,900 in state bonds to pay a 30 cent daily bonus to all who served in the war, with a maximum of $340 per person.
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Moines
Iowa
Congress
Mystery in Japan Delays on Washington Treaties
Tokyo reports a tense pause as Japan delays approval to coordinate with other powers. Premier Kato and Foreign Minister Uchida are in close contact with U.S. Ambassador Warren, signaling possible action after London discussions before final ratification.
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Washington
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United States
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Highways Weather Report From Iowa Towns 1923
Weather Bureau bulletin lists towns Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque La Crosse Mazon City and Waveris with recorded mileages and conditions muddy or cloudy. Travel on dirt roads slowed by light to moderate rain eastern sections improving where gravel roads remain passable.
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Algona
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Des Moines
Dubuque
la Crosse
Wis
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Waveris
Marshalitons
Macon City
Munday
Waterloo
Waverly
Sioux City
Russians Seek Separate Russo Japanese Treaty
Berlin July 23 The Soviet deputy foreign minister N Litvinoff indicated in an interview with the International News Bureau that negotiations are advancing for a separate Russo Japanese treaty He refused to disclose the program details but hinted he was the chief instigator and said major conferences are underway not only with Moscow and Tokyo but also with Peking
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International News -Bergice
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Commerce Chamber Voices for Rail Strike Recognition
The New York Chamber of Commerce urged President Harding to fully recognize railroad employees in negotiating a settlement. The note praises workers who kept trains running during the strike era, saying they upheld government stability and the nation’s laws.
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Associated Press
New York
Chamber of Commerce
State of
Harding
Tragedy Victim May Be Knoxville Man
Des Moines police identified the shot man found on a lonely road near Lake Geneva as Walter B. Phipps of Knoxville Iowa. Phipps, who reportedly deserted his wife and child eight months ago, is believed to be the tragedy victim. A photo was sent to Mrs. Phipps in Knoxville for identification.
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Lake Geneva
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Walter B. Phipps
Knoxville
Phipps
Fatal auto crash near Fairfield injures Arbauh family
Fairfield Iowa July 28 Associated Press Arbauh 26 Birmingham Pa died in Jefferson county hospital after wreck earlier today near here. Arbaugh and his mother were southbound from Iowa City to Birmingham when their car was struck by E L Moser agent Jefferson county farm bureau traveling east. Arbaugh boy thrown from car suffered fractured skull Moser unharmed not at fault view obscured by cornfield Mrs Arbaugh hurt but not broken and expected to recover.
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Nltsworth Arbaugh
Birmingham
Jefferson County
Here
Albaugh
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E. L. Moser
Jlefferson County Farm Bureau
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Moser
Senate tarifi investigation sparks heated Senate session
Senate resolution by Caraway demanded a probe into personal financial interests of certain senators in the Por dney-McCumber tariff. Wadsworth objected to formal presentation, while Gooding and Smoot clashed with Caraway over probes into rice and wool votes. The roll call on wool rates saw a narrow 26 to 24 split, showing party tensions and defiant remarks from Bursum and Oddie.
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Washington, D. C
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Arkansas
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Wadsworth
New York
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Idaho
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Grover Cleveland
Bursum
New Mexico
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Brookhart Attacks Esch Cummins Act and Subsidies
Nes Moines July 25 Brookhart Republican U S Senate candidate demanded repeal of the Esch Cummins act and defeat of the ship subsidy bill. In a Polk county Young Republicans gathering Brookhart called the transportation act a seven billion dollar gift to water carriers and accused Morgan of paying 16 to 20 cents on the dollar for ships then levying 100 million in taxes to run them. He argued Federal Reserve credit restrictions last year harmed the nation more than all strikes.
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Morgan
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Weather outlook for the week in the Mississippi and Missouri valleys
Forecast calls for generally fair conditions in the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys starting Monday. Temperatures expected to run near or slightly below normal for the period.
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Washington, D. C
Mississippi
Missouri
Highflying Oilman Arrested in New York for Theft
New York reports Ralph B. Plate, promoter of a Texas venture, was arrested on July 29 in front of his Riverside Drive apartment. He faces an alleged larceny of $200, with detectives and a Chicago request involved in the bid.
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Riverside Drive
Ralph B. Plate
Chicago
Plate 8
Hera
One Dead Four Missing After Hotel Explosion
Kangas City Mo July 28 One dead four missing and about a dozen injured were being sought among the wreckage of the Viaduct hotel and adjacent structures after an explosion last night at the rear of a restaurant where many were dining A fire followed the blast and investigators suspected a escaping gas as the cause though not yet definite.
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Kangas City
Baby born to 10 year old girl shocks counties
Lina O. July 29 authorities in Allen and Shabby counties investigate a remarkable case in Hardin Shelby as Elizabeth Irwin aged 10 conceals the father of her newborn boy born July 17. The child thrives while detectives press the teen mother and her stepfather Reverend L W Irwin for answers.
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Allen
Shabby Counties
Elizabeth Irwin
Hardin
Shelby County
Rev. L. W. Irwin
New Bishop of Sioux Falls Visits Old Troy Home
Right Rev Bernard J Mahanay newly consecrated bishop of Sioux Falls D visited Troy N Y as he prepares for western duties. He arrived in New York aboard the Aquitania and stayed with Archbishop Hayes after returning from Europe where he served as priest in Troy and spiritual director of the American college in Rome.
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Bernard J. Mahanay
Rome
Sioux Falls
Troy
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Mahoney
Europe
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Hayes
American College
Canadian Provinces Move To Control Wheat
Winnipeg July 29 Saskatchewan has passed a wheat control bill and Alberta is near passage. Control of all wheat raised in Alberta and Saskatchewan will soon be vested in provincial governments. The Alberta bill has reached its third reading and is expected to be finally passed Monday.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Boy Held for Ransom Flees from Captors
In Sagua La Grande Cuba July 24 Eugene Jova son of the American consular agent was kidnapped yesterday by bandits for a $20 000 ransom He escaped early today after a fight in which he was wounded and the chief of police said he believed the bandits were surrounded.
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Iowa Women Join In Worldwide No More War Move
Under Iowa League of Women Voters guidance, No More War demonstrations span the state on July 29 and 30 with white placards proclaiming No more war. Ministers are urged to preach against wars and armaments, aligning with an international protest plan across 10 nations urging Congress to adopt a no more war stance.
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Associated Pressy
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I C Shop Strikers Shot by U S Guard
Chicago July 29 two Illinois Central shopmen were wounded in a clash between 74 strikers and deputy U S marshals at Burnside shops. The altercation began when a crowd surrounded deputy J M Morgan as striker Loke Clifford Bailey shouted insult then Morgan fired hitting Bailey in the stomach and another striker Carl Caltakie was shot in the leg.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ilinois Central
United States
Burnside Shops
J. M. Morgan
Loke Clifford Bailey
J OmWy er 46 Ends Life With Poison Note
J OmWy er, 46, commits suicide by swallowing poison after leaving a note for his separated wife. J Sawyer, about 45, died in his Dane Street room after taking carbelic nell. Coroner reports family troubles and unemployment as causes. no inquest. Body moved to Petersen Bros mortuary.
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Dominion Protests U S Tariff on Cattle
Winnipeg July 29. Charles Stewart minister of the Interior stated the Canadian government is pressing the United States to remove the tariff on cattle. He said representations to the U S government are already in progress and should aid western cattlemen.
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Charles Stewart
United States
Woman Dies in Oil Stove Fire Near Dixon Illinois
Mrs. Thomas Scott, 40, of a farm west of Dixon Illinois, was burned to death this morning when a kerosene stove toppled onto her as she leaned over to light it. Her hair reportedly ignited and caused the blaze, while she was alone in the house.
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Lafayette Motors Chooses Milwaukee for New Factory
Lafayette Motors of Indianapolis announces relocation to Milwaukee Wisconsin later this year. Charles W Nash president says closer association with Nash group of Industries. Factory expected ready for operation by the first of the year.
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Lafayette Motors Corporation
Milwaukee
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Charles W. Nash
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of Industries
Nash
Return Trip From Abroad Hurried To Bedside Mother Ill
Former vice president Thomas R. Marshall and Mrs. Marshall, arriving from abroad, were supported at New York dock after learning Mrs. Marshall’s mother is dangerously ill in Arizona. They planned immediate departure for Indianapolis and then west to reach the mother’s bedside.
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International News Wire
New York
Thomas R. Marshall
United States
Chautauqua Moves to Walnut Street Church
Due to heavy rain the opening session moves to Walnut Street Baptist Church near the tent. William Jennings Bryan address and the musical program for tonight will be held at the Walnut Street church.
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Walnut Street Bapltist Church
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Wil Bein
Walnut Street
Washington officials confident coal strike will end
Washington officials expect a settlement of the coal strike and continued government supervision of distribution. Federal coal administrator Henry B. Spencer and an operators advisory panel are seen as ensuring central distribution, while states step up efforts to curb profiteering and supply fuel nationwide.
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Washington
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Canada Told to Look Elsewhere for Coal Markets
Canada has been advised by the United States to seek other markets for coal during the agency period. Normally Canada is a major buyer of American coal, but the notice urges shifting to alternatives.
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