Packers Seek To Run Government Packer control bill debate in Senate
Washington June 16 United Press reports business has seized on Republican pledge to curb government in business as a reason to press control over U S government Senator Kenton Iowa charged in a Senate speech that the packer control bill aims to regulate the meat packing industry The Senate planned a late vote on the packers measure The House bill would empower the secretary of agriculture to regulate meat packers while the Senate plan would set up a commission under the secretary of agriculture Rights and penalties under either bill include prohibitions on discriminatory practices price fixing and stockyard ownership with fines up to 5900 and potential imprisonment up to one year
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Kenton
Iowa
Senate
House
Secretary of Agriculture
Norris
Nebraska
Manators
Peggy Joyce Faces Alimony Battle in Chicago Court
In Chicago a divorce hearing centered on Peggy Joyce seeking 10 000 a month alimony as Alfred Austrian, her third millionaire husband’s attorney, hurled insults calling her a siren. Judge Sabath weighed Peggy’s appearance while customs officials pursued jewel accounting amid smuggling claims. Peggy’s Chicago counsel Weymouth Kirkland defended her stance.
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United Press
Chicago
Peggy Joyce
J_ Stanley Joyce
Alfred Austrian
Peggy
Joyce
Joseph Sabath
New York
Pegey Joyce
Unskilled Labor's Cause Battles at AFL Convention
The Kansas AFL convention hears claims of a vast plot to destroy the labor movement. Freeman urges Kansas union members to boycott during the trial and attend court sessions. A camping ground near Columbus will host unionists with a circus tent for crowd accommodation as the Kansas industrial court's report and executive council's findings are discussed.
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Kansas
Horet
Freeman
Columbus
Preeman
Kansas Industrial Court
Executive Council
Industrial Court
Burkhardt Tightens Beach Dress Rules at Chicago
Chicago authorities under Supt. William Burkhardt opened city beaches early due to heat and ordered policewomen to enforce bathing attire rules. Knickers must be four inches above knee, skirts two inches above bottom of knickers, and sleeveless suits barred. He noted some women lacked conscience and warned he would monitor men’s attire as well.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William Burkhardt
Bankers Form $50 Million Pool to Help Cattlemen
United Press reports bankers in Chicago form a $50 million relief pool for livestock raisers facing bankruptcy. The plan, led by a veteran banker, will solicit private contributions from banks nationwide with Western bankers adding $25 million and Eastern bankers the remaining half. Eugene Meyer Jr. and John R. Mitchell are representing Treasury officials.
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United Pres
Chicago
Eugene Meyer, Jr
War Finance Corporation
John R. Mitchell
Federal Reserve Board
Treasur Mellon
Washington, D. C
Mellon
Prosecutor Demands Death Penalty for Kader Conspirators
Cleveland June 16 The county prosecutor Edward Stanton announced he will seek the death penalty for Mrs Ermina Colavito and co defendants Mrs Eva Kader Mrs Mary Brickel and Miss Marian McArdie in the slaying of Daniel F Raber He called Colavito a perfect first degree case and rejected her offer to plead guilty to second degree murder Prosecutor Stanton denied reports that Eva Kader had offered a plea similarly Search for the actual killers of Kaber continued in other cities
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ermina Colavito
Eva Catherine Kader
Mary Brickel
Marian McArdie
Raber
Stanton
Colavite
Kaber
Crude Oil Price Cut Spreads Across Regions
In Pittsburgh on June 16 the principal purchasing agencies announced a second price reduction in a week, marking a 25 cent cut on all crude oil grades. New prices list Pennsylvania crude at 3.72, Corning 2.40, Cabell 1.31, Somerset 1.10, Somerset Light 1.30, and Ragland 0.73, with rising stock levels cited as the cause.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Prin Pal
Pennsylvania
Corning
Cabell
Somerset
Somerset Light
Ragland
Railroads Lay Off 225000 Empleados This Quarter
New York June 15 Reports from 175 Class I railroads show that in the first three months this year about 225000 employees were laid off about 13 percent. Compared with the first quarter of 1920 the cut is about 15 percent. The action aims to reduce operating expenses amid traffic slump and revenue decline. Much of the trimmed work in repair shops will likely resume when earnings permit.
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New York
bureau_of railway economics
indigestion remedy advert claims relief before meals
For indigestion Toke Korsfora's Acid Phosphate is advertised as a teaspoonful in water before meats to provide relief after eating.
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Korsfora
Jury Exonerates Ex Private in Camp Lee Assault Case
In Norfolk Virginia June 16 former Private Samuel Perman was cleared of damages in a $10,000 suit brought by I B Fink Jr a former army captain over an on street assault after both left service Perman testified he sought revenge for wrongs suffered at Finks hands at Camp Lee Fink lost the case and did not win damages in court yesterday Fink was accused of approving harsh tasks and laughing at Perman during the camp ordeal.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Samuel Perman
I. B. Fink, Jr
New York
Perman
Fink
Camp Lee
Westerday
Tributes at Gomez Funeral in New York
Funeral services for Gen Jose M Gomez former Cuban president were held at St Patrick s Cathedral with family diplomats and friends present A US troops battalion escorted the casket to Pennsylvania Station then to Key West for a Cuban cruiser to carry the body to Havana for interment The coffin bearers are draped with the Cuban flag and the national flag and the crowd saluted as the band played Nearer My God to Thee
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Associated Press
New York
Jose M. Gomez
Cuba
St Patrick's Cathedral
United States
Pennsylvania Station
Key West
Havana
Pioneer Alaska’s Untold Riches Beckon to You
Washington June 16 Alaska’s forgotten empire could boom as reclamation costs reach 7.2 million dollars. Scott Bone, newly sworn governor, tells United Press he plans to revive the pioneer spirit with federal backing from Harding administration and Interior officials to develop Alaska’s wealth and population.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
America
Sam
Scott Bone
Alaska
Bones
Bone
Harding
Secretary of the Interior
Bank Agrees to Pay Witnesses in Major Damage Suit
In New York on June 16 the National City Bank agreed to transport and cover expenses for witnesses testifying against it in a $128,000 damage suit filed by Amanda Byrd, who alleges cruel treatment by bank officials and unlawful hospitalization. Witnesses include Frank Hayes, Emma Crownover, Daniel Byrd, and Mr. and Mrs. Welker. Byrd seeks damages for coercion and forced examination.
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United Press
New York
National City Bank
Amanda B. Byrd
Byrd
Albert Smythe
Frank Hayes
Denver
Emma Crownover
Pennsylvania Avenue
Daniel Byrd
Estas Park
Colo
William Welker
Denver Christian Science Church
Miners Called To Mingo Fight Recalled To Home
Kanawha Miners in Arms to Help Mingo Comrades were ordered back to their homes by United Mine Workers officials. Charles F. Keeney, district No. 17 president, said reports of seven officers in Mingo county and mass mobilization were false. A delegation came to Charleston but was told to return after Keeney and district officers debunked the rumors.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha
Mingo County
United Mine Workers of America
Charles F. Keeney
Referee for Big Scrap Not to Be Designated Today
Jersey City New Jersey July 16 The New Jersey state boxing commission postponed indefinitely the selection of the referee for the Dempsey Carpentier bout at the request of Tex Hickard promoter who wants to be present. No date for the next meeting was set though it was indicated it would be held Monday. Telegrams were received from Jack Kearns manager of Dempsey and Francois Des camps manager of Carpentier. Des camps said he would abide by the commission choice.
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United Press
Jersey City
N. J
New Jersey
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Francois Descamps
Carpentier
Commission
Judge Landis Finds Builders Dispute His Toughest Job
Chicago June 16 Judge K M Landis acts as arbiter in a wage dispute between building trades unions and contractors. He calls the task the toughest job he ever tackled due to no guiding standard. A 20 percent wage cut from 1.25 to 1 per hour for skilled labor and unskilled rates sparked a lockout, about 20 000 workers returned, and millions of dollars worth of construction resumed as Landis agreed to fix wages for one year.
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Associated Press
Chicago
K. M. Landis
Enown
Judge Landis
To &x
Officer's Testimony Favors Mrs Orthwein
United Press reports in Chicago on June 16 that Lieut James Daugherty, the state's star witness, contradicted earlier officer testimony in the murder case against Mrs Cora Oubwei. Daugherty said Orthwein claimed She shot Ziegler after he broke into her apartment and struck her, while other officers said she cursed and swore and shot because he trifled. The nervous defendant showed a head wound she claimed came from the attack. Additional state witnesses are expected to testify today.
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United Press
Chicago
Cora C. Oubwei
Herbert P. Ziegler
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
James Daugherty
Orthwein
Ziegler
Gold Coast
Lieut
Daugherty
Holt Challenges Harding to State Stand on League
Hamilton Holt magazine editor and pro league Republican leader asks President Harding to explain the terms of a proposed Harding association to replace the Wilson league of nations. Holt says without a concrete plan, backers may seek to capture Congress in 1922 and the presidency in 1924.
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Friends of Covenant
Congress
Associated Press
New York
Mr. Holt
America
League
Holt
League of Nations
World Panacea
Harding
United States
Leigue
Andas
Association of Nations
Harding Association
Wilson League
Gold Cup Stakes Race at Ascot Is Society Event
Ascot Heath England June 16 The famous gold cup stakes worth 500 sovereigns with 3500 sovereigns added was won by Periosteum owned by B Irish Fred Hardy's Happy Man was second and Henri Balsan s Juveigneur third Eight horses ran London June 18 The Ascot race meeting as a society function peaked with the gold cup stakes valued at 306 pounds with 3500 sovereigns added King George and Queen Mary attended for the third day The day brought cooler weather and huge attendance G W Marvin GA R encampment chairman lists thanks to J A Trimbie Albert Scheel and Mr and Mrs J A Colton for service Loop hotels cut rates Associated Press Chicago June 16 Two loop hotels cut room rates by 90 and 25 percent with cafe and restaurant prices down about 25 percent
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Associated Press
Ascot Heath
England
Periosteum
B. Irish
Fred Hardy
Happy Man
Henri Balsan
Juveigneur
London
King George
Queen Mary
The
Chicago
Births Reported With Numerous New Daughters and Sons
Mr and Mrs William H Hemseth of Yrarclay township welcome Emma born May 30. Frank Louis Crofoot of Dawson adds Ruth Elaine born July 12, 1920. A list of families in Rocky Island Cedar Falls Cedar Dane and others reports daughters Bar iti Bev erley Lucille and sons James Edwin Herbert Al George Jr Reginald Algernon with dates in June March April and May across several households.
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William H. Hemseth
Yrarclay Township
Emma
Frank Louis Crofoot
Dawson
Ruth Elaine
Glennare
Herbert al
Peter E. Trainor
West
Mahlen Lewis
George Bliss
Cedar Dane
George, Jr
Charles Spurgeon Anderson
SIL Dane
Reginald Algernon
Herman W. Kendal
Beverley Lucille
Fred Knapp
Cedar Falls Township
Austin Smith
Wateroo
Punell
Harold T Travis
Warker
Mro
Howard Witt
Fifteenth West
Dayehter
Medicinal Beer Regulations Await Congress Action
Washington reports that the internal revenue bureau will await congressional action on the Volstead beer bill before issuing beer regulations at the treasury. Officials note brewers show no desire to start medicinal beer production while hostile legislation is possible and foresee avoiding unnecessary outlay. regulations may be deferred if congress delays.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury
Congress
Testimony in Stillman divorce suit delayed amid crowds
James A. Stillman’s cross examination on June 28 was postponed to avoid huge crowds and distress. Mrs Stillman’s lawyers pressed for placement before the plaintiff’s case ends. Bernard Kelly testified to Blue Cottage occupancy and letters from Fred Beauvais amid a tense hearing.
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United Press
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
James A. Stillman
Pleasantville
Guy
Stillman
Beauvais
Kelly
Mary Kelly
War death blamed for double tragedy in Paw Paw
In Dizon June 16 Mrs Ezra Reynolds aged 65 is found dead in bed with marks on head and throat, authorities say she was beaten and choked. Her husband, badly injured, is hospitalized after a suicide attempt he reportedly made when mourning their son Fulton who died in World War I. Authorities believe his condition resulted from incessant worry.
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Associated Press
Dizon
Fil
Ezra Reynolds
Paw Paw
Reynold
Fulton
Reynolds
Slayer of Son Is Adjudged Insane in Des Moines
R M West who shot and killed his 15 year old son Myron while he slept was taken to Clarinda insane hospital today by deputy sheriffs. He was adjudged insane and will not be tried in court, it is announced.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
R. M. West
Myron
Clarinda
Harness firm challenges Harding on surplus harness contracts
Frank J. Hogan, attorney for the United States Harness company, challenged President Harding’s authority to cancel war department contracts for surplus harness stocks. Hogan conferred with the president and filed a brief outlining the harness firm’s position.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
United States Harness Company
War Department
Frank J. Hogan
Harness
Hogan
Infant Robert L Warner Dies. Private Funeral Planned
Robert Lawrence Warner, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Warner of 101 Mears Street, passed away at 4 30 p m today. Private funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 a m at Kistner's chapel with Rev. Fred I Clark of First Congregational church officiating. Burial follows in Fairview Cemetery.
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Robert Lawrence Warner
Carl J. Warner
Mears Street
Kistner’s Chapel
Fred I Clark
First Congregational Church
Fairview
Trade Survey Report On Waterloo Conditions June 22
W F Bristol of the Iowa State University extension division will present a detailed Waterloo trade survey to the Greater Waterloo association at the clubroom on Wednesday at five o clock. The study covers payrolls rail and passenger traffic and farmer conditions, with constructive development suggestions for retailers, robers, professionals, and others in Waterloo.
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Waterloo
W. F. Bristol
Iowa City
State University of Iowa
Greater Waterloo Association
Bristol
Hhis
O. EB. Klinga- Tan
Greater
Klingaman
Kiingaman
Mahoney Arraigned Today as Divers Seek Wife's Body
Seattle in June 16 reports Tanes E. Mahoney to appear in Superior Court for arraignment on forgery charges. He allegedly forged a power of attorney to gain possession of his wife's property while divers search Lake Union for Mrs Kate Mahoney, believed to be in a trunk at the lake bottom.
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United Press
Seattle
Wash
Tames E. Mahoney
Mahoney
Lake Union
Kate Mahoney
Senate Military Affairs Committee Backs Rickards Nomination
The Senate Military Affairs Committee ordered a favorable report on Briz Gen C Rickards as chief of the Military Bureau. Secretary of War Weeks testified as Capper of Kansas pressed to delay to press Col Charles I Martin's claim, but Capper’s bid failed.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Briz
Gen
C. Rickards
Senator Capper
Kansas
Rickard
Charles I. Martin
War Department
Capper
Martin
Bandit Gardner Captured in Centralia Wash
Roy Gardner, the famed bandit sought by a Cowlitz county posse, was captured in Centralia shortly before noon today by a local officer. At the city jail he admitted his identity. Robert Stein, 30, described as mentally incompetent, was taken into custody while loitering near the Illinois Central depot and held for Osage authorities.
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Bandit Gardner
Associated Press
Centralia
Wash
Roy Gardner
Cowlitz
Washington
Louis’ Sonny
Gardner
OSAGE
Cedar Fails
Robert Stein
Illinois Central Depot
Davenport Mayor Denies Graft Charges By Socialist
Davenport Iowa June 16 The Socialist majority on the city council charged vice dens gambling houses and jails of vice with city officials complicit Mayor L Barewald and Chief Boettcher were accused. He raided 30 suspected sites. one raid yielded home brew poker chips and arrests. No evidence supported the allegations which the mayor called a frame up from a faction angry at his resignation from the party.
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Associated Press
Davenport
L. Barewald
Pol | Boettcher
Pla
Chicago
Becau
East High Alumni Banquet Promises Evening of Toasts and Dance
East High School hosts its alumni banquet in the cafeteria at 6 30 p m with many alums expected. Ralph Hoxie will be toastmaster and the program features songs solos speeches and a post dinner dance in the gym. The event is organized by the East High Alumni Association and reserves are stated as inclusive for alumni and spouses.
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East Hie
East High
Harry McReed
Banque Committee
Cast High
Ralph Hoxie
W. H. Langas
East High Alumni! Association
Andre
Woolfries
Emily Trevari
Sanborn
Marian Egan
Goodfellows
Arce McFarlane
British Dragnet in Ulster Seizes Sinn Fein Suspects
In Ulster's largest raid yet, British forces swooped through County Monaghan. Cavalry and motorcycle units sped along rough roads chasing Sinn Fein sympathizers. More than 5,000 were captured in the first raids, many released, with others sent to prison camps for examination.
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United Press
Belfast
Ulster
County
Monaghan
Sinn Fein
Cedar Falls and Waterloo Men Get Degrees at Ames
Among 475 graduates at Ames yesterday from Cedar Falls and Waterloo area were Ole Larsen Cedar Falls earning a bachelor of science in civil engineering Emil H Peter Dale H Swanson George E Rath Holger G Thuesen all from Cedar Falls and Waterloo receiving bachelor and honorary degrees Bari Kimball Waterloo earned an honorary engineer degree C H Streeter Cedar Falls and Estes Waterloo received honorary agriculture degrees.
Conferees Deadlock Over Naval Appropriation Bill
Washington reports a deadlock on the naval appropriation bill of 494 million with Borah disarmament conference amendments. The measure was sent back to the House for action after conferees disagreed.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
House
Oval
Thousands starve in Kiev during siege and famine reports
Berne reports a catastrophic famine in Kiev with thousands dying and 2000 buried in one day as Ukrainian insurgents besiege the city. In Keokuk, grocer Pasquale Tallarico killed himself by poison after an earlier suicide attempt, citing ill health.
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Kiev
The
Associated Press
Berne
Switzerland
Ukraine
Associated Preas
Keokuk
Pasquale
J Tallarico
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