Harding says all Republicans look alike to him now
Washington June 17 Senator Harding formally announced his campaign will not be a one man affair and will seek the aid of every Republican leader. He said the campaign would be his alley and that he will welcome opinions from all party members. He invited GOP leaders tied to the progressive wing to discuss campaign plans.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Rpublican
Reblican
Camsign
Robert Tmstrong
Enator
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Ohio
Larding
Lodge
Senate
Randegee
Moses
Hampshire
Wranee
New Hamphire
Nelson A. Miles
Train Derailment Near Mitchell Injures No One
Mason City Iowa June 17 The Milwaukee passenger train No eastbound derailed three miles east of Mitchell South Dakota at 11 PM when the passenger crashed into an empty flat car on the main line of the-wand Dakota division No one was injured The flat car was demolished Division officers begin investigation into why the car was on the main line with nine danger lights set
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Mason City
Milwaukee
Mitchell
S. D
Wa and
Dakota Division
Palmer Orders Federal Workers to Retire at 70
Attorney General Palmer ruled that federal employees who reach 70 and have not met the 15 years service requirement must be dropped from the rolls. Such workers cannot draw pensions, per a letter to Secretary of the Interior.
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Associated Press
Washington, PD. C
Rockefeller Aids Tuberculosis Fight in France
Paris reports Maurice de Rothschild stating that since 1917 Rockefeller funds have supported the anti tuberculosis campaign in France with about 5,000,000 pamphlets distributed and over one million people hearing cures. Donations total around 1,000,000 francs yearly, aiding the effort as the campaign continues.
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Paris
Rockefeller
France
Maurice de Rothschild
Chamber of Deputies
Bleakley Former Auditor of State Hospitalized in Op Surgery
Bleakley, a former Iowa auditor of state and six years in that office plus a term as county senator from Cherokee, was reported in serious condition today at a Des Moines hospital where he went for an operation. He is widely known in Iowa and has numerous business interests.
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Des Moines
C. W. Keyes
Dorothy Baker Seeks Lost Handbag For Camp Funds
Dorothy Baker twelve year old seeks return of a woman's handbag found yesterday containing a five dollar bill seven postcards and a lead pencil. It may have been lost on a Highland car. Miss Baker had saved to cover her YMCA camp registration and urges the finder to return the bag or money to 1225 Independence Avenue. Her mother had tried to pay the fee but the camp could not accept the funds yet. The loss jeopardizes Dorothy's chance to attend the outing. time is short.
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Dorothy Baker
Independence Avenue
Dorothy
Association Rooms
Water Power Bill Becomes Law. Signed by Midnight
AP reports President Wilson was expected to sign the water power bill and ten other measures passed at the last session, including repeal of war time laws and a commission with Canada on pulpwood export restrictions, all to be approved before midnight.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Palmer
Deportation Not Remedy For Plotting Says Elia Home
Washington June 1 The Associated Press reports Robert Elia one of the aliens tied to the June 2 1919 bomb plots was ordered deported after representations that deportation was not the proper remedy Assistant Secretary Post said Elia who was arrested with Andra Salseda who killed himself earlier should be tried under criminal laws before deportation and Elia was sent home to await trial
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Robert Elia
Secretacy'Post
Department of Justice
Elia
Andra Salseda
New York
Post
Fire devastates Marne flour mills near Meaux
Meaux France June 17 The great flour mills on the Marne just outside Meaux burned early today and saving efforts focused on nearby buildings The mills built on pile work in the river center were filled with wheat and flour valued at several million francs and will be a total loss The celebrated mills survived the battle of the Marne and are a key local asset
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Meaux
France
Marne
World News Late Bulletins Outline Global Fronts
Washington reports Soviet wire orders and gains on the line as Turkish nationalists attack British Indian troops withdrawing under an agreement. Paris cites official French war deaths at 1,462,872. London notes Bolshevik advances near the Polish border. Des Moines records the death of C. W. Keyes, longtime grocer and resident. Detroit and Cleveland population figures due tomorrow by the census bureau. Palmer orders a drive on profiteers in bituminous coal.
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Washington
D. C
Front
Constantinople
Development in New York Death Mystery Expected by Police
London and Paris dispatches report police expect new developments today in the murder case probed by detectives. The Times editors condemn the investigation as a farce, while German leaders criticize the League of Nations council and accuse it of political maneuvering. A telephone link between Elwell and a close friend is alleged in the probe, with officials noting the League’s influence waning.
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New York
Associated Press
London
Paris
Mayer Vancism
Saufbeuren
John E. Joyce
Datec
Atak
Joyce
Council
William _H. Pendleton
Elwell
Jeague
Meads Held For Murder In Dartmouth Case
Hanover N H June 17 Robert T Meads of LaGrange Illinois a Dartmouth College student accused of leading a smuggling plot that preceded a fellow student s killing is jailed awaiting grand jury action on murder charges Another student Scrile Nicely Wise of Akron Ohio returned to Hanover and was held as a material witness Bonds of 1000 were posted for three other witnesses Roward W Whittaker Richard Hart and James Chilcott while Erwin Weis of Hull Alabama was cleared of participation confusion over names.
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Associated Press
Hanover
N. H
Robert T. Meads
la Grange
Dartmouth College
Henry FB. Maroney
West
Medford
Mass
County Woodsville
Taday
Muren
Scrile Nicely Wise
Akron
Meads
Boston
Roward W. Whittaker
Somerville
Maroney
Wfe
Richard.Hart
Chicago
James €. Chilcott
Bangor
Wise
Erwin T. Weis
Hull
Ala
Weis
Berlin dispatches on Wednesday on German government plan
Berlin dispatches on Wednesday indicated that He Erinshord’s efforts to form a government hinged largely on Dr Mayer accepting the chancellorship The post was refused by Konstantin F Wehrenbach president of the Reichstag Dr Mayer belongs to the center party Under the Trimmern plan this party the German people’s party and the Democrats would unite to form a government with benevolent neutrality of the majority Social ists
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Berlin
He “Erinshord
Mayer
Konstantin F Wehrenbach
Reichstag
Center Party
German People's Party
Democrats
March Luncheon With Gen Rucquoy at Aix-la-Chapelle
Gen Peyton March, chief of staff of the American army, visited the Rhineland today and dined with British and Belgian commanders. He had luncheon with Gen Rucquoy at Aix-la-Chapelle, then reviewed the British army of occupation in Cologne and Coblenz before returning.
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Associated Press
Seblenz
Peyton March
Rhineland
March
Aix-la-Chapelle
Rucquoy
Coblenz
Cologne
Thomas Morland
Rhine
Former President of Bankers Mortgage Co Sued for 75000
The Bankers Mortgage Company files a Polk County circuit court petition seeking 75000 against C. B. Meservey, former president, alleging fraud in stock sales and a secret commission contract. He is also accused of investing about 45000 of the company funds in bonds deemed worthless amid a recent reorganization.
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Bankers Mortgage Co
Associated Press
Des Moines
Bankers' Mortgage Company Today
Polk
Meservey
Bankers’ Mortgage Company
Wilton Man Killed By Train Leaves 7 Motherless Children
Albert Russell Van Dusen 23 of Wilton was killed and Tred Burkiman a Moscow farmer seriously injured when their car was struck by westbound train No. 7 near Moscow Wednesday afternoon. Van Dusen leaves seven motherless children. PERU SENDS GREETINGS. fGy the Associated Press. William Walker Smith, secretary of the American embassy at Lima, arrived with a greeting to Secretary Colby from President Leguia who desires closer ties with the United States.
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Muscatine
Fame
Albert Russell van Dusen
Wilton
Tred Burkiman
Moscow
van Dusen
Peru
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
William Walker Smith
Lima
Colby
Leguia
United States
Perhaps It's Hot Days That Are Needed to Swell the Baby Fund
The article urges residents to donate to the Baby Welfare Fund, noting a temporary drop in contributions. It praises Mrs. Calhoun for distant involvement and calls for broader local support to protect infants during the hot summer months in Waterloo and Parkersburg. It mentions only four contributions so far and appeals for more to save precious lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithese
Waterloo
Courier and Reporter
Chicago Banks May Displace Boston in Wool Handling
Western bankers and sheep ranchers discussed establishing a $100,000,000 fund to aid western wool growers. Chicago bankers would replace Boston banks in financing the annual wool clip, potentially making Chicago the nation’s wool center if the plan succeeds.
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Chicago
Boston
Associated Press
Paris Conference Opens on Permanent International Court
The Hague June 7 conference of jurists invited by the league of nations opened to organize a permanent international court of justice. Leon Bourgeois presided and noted Ricoh Rom’s participation as a delegate. Mr Root attended as American representative, signaling hope for world unity despite postwar strains. The court would be permanent with decisions final and no appeal. A separate report details a county holdup investigation at Excelsior Springs, Missouri, where George Underwood was abducted and later injured by a train, leaving him grievously harmed after bandits fled.
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The
Hague
Conference of Jurists
League of Molions
International Court of Justices
Leon. Bourgeois
Hlcku Rom
Root
America
M. Bourgeois
George M Underwood
Carrollton
Excelsior Springs
Wedding Postponed Over Modest Attire in New Orleans
In New Orleans on June 11, a wedding at St. Lows cathedral was delayed for hours after the officiating priest Walher Anton ia of the Oblate Fathers declared the bride immodest for violating an archbishop Shaw order on wearing apparel.
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New Orleans
St. Lows
Walher Antonia
Order of Oblate Fathers of Mary Immaculate
Shaw
Businessmen blamed for not aiding farmers at first junior chamber convention
In St Louis on June 17 the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce opened its first annual convention. Business leaders were charged with failing to cooperate with farmers and with showing insufficient interest in inland waterways development. Henry Giessenbier jr urged closer cooperation to boost production and lower living costs and called for public recreation, housing improvements, an Americanism program and expanded educational projects as the convention planned to continue through Saturday.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Aew of America
United States Junior Chamber of Combines
Hery Tony
Congress
Henry Giessenbier, Jr
Remnant Radical Group Forms New French Party
National Radical Remnants form a new French party named The Alliance Republican Democratic of Social Action and National Reconstruction. Charles C. A. slannart of Tan de Calads elected president. The platform opposes dictatorship, promotes reconstruction through unity, class solidarity, and law and order with restricted strikes.
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Mrecay Parks Dna
Chiandor
Dep- Ulils
ZOU
Premuer
Charles C. A. Slannart
Tan de Calads
Radical Party
The
Allance Republican-Democratic
Jonnart
Miller
Lawyer to Demand Caruso Arrest in Jewel Robbery
Henry J. Goldsmith, attorney for George Fitzgerald, Caruso's chauffeur jailed under Sullivan law, vows to seek arrest of Enrico Caruso and wife over the theft of Mrs. Caruso's $600,000 gems. Fitzgerald Protests innocence and calls for owners of the pistol used that night to be arrested as conspirators. Paddy the Bear Ryan shot by five gunmen. hospital says he may die. he owned a saloon tied to recent labor cases.
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East Hampton
Enrico Caruso
Henry J. Goldsmith
George Fitzgerald
Caruso
Fitzgerald
Goldsmith
Fitz
John Doe
Lfe
Wired
Havana
Cuba
Associated Press
Chicago
Marnthy
Patie
Paddy
Ityan
Ryan
Paddy Lhe
Edward Coleman
Berry, Ielon Rates By Express to Drop
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the Express company’s request to file a schedule with reduced rates and refrigeration charges on berries fruits melons and vegetables in carloads from southwestern points to Connecticut Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
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Wwe Railway Express Company
Connecticut
Thingig
Massachusetts
Interstate Commerce Commission
Heavy Rain Injures South Dakota Crops
Heavy rainfall in Wessington Springs South Dakota on June 17 caused extensive crop damage with about eight inches of water in two and a half hours. Estimated losses reach $50,000 and railway services may not resume until Friday or Saturday.
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Ryde Associated Ureas
Wessington Springs
Palmers
Groep
Attempted release of 39 Negroes from pen case heard
Associated Press report from Kansas City describes Walters corpus seeking release of 35 Negroes serving life sentences at Leavenworth federal prison. Proceedings set for hearing in U S district court in Kansas City Kansas for Saturday June 19.
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Kansas City
Theavenan
States District Court
Kan
Choice of Two Names to Forty-Highters
The Committee of Forty-Eight in Chicago announces two name options for a proposed third party. Voters will pick from The American Party and The People's Party. The group has until July 10 to nominate a presidential candidate.
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Chicago
American Party
People’s Party
Miners in Ohio suffer hunger amid car shortage
Columbus June 17 miners receive high wages yet hunger claims persist as demand outstrips supply. George W Savage secretary treasurer cites Byville Guernsey county appeal for aid and criticizes the interstate commerce commission for failing to ensure car distribution.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
George W. Savage
Ohio United Mine Workers
Burke suit favor defense in Legion raid case
In Cincinnati on June 17 a superior court jury ruled for the defense in the case brought by Lotta Burke, head of the Communist Labor party, seeking 50000 dollars in damages from 50 members of the Robert E. Bentley post of the American Legion over a raid on Communist headquarters last November.
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Cincinnati
Lotta, Burke
Communist Labor Party
Robert E. Bentley
American Legion
Burke
Delivery notice for Courier paper before 5 30 oclock
The Courier will be delivered to your home before 5 30 oclock. If the paper is not received by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please call 3330 and a copy will be sent. Calls should reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Gompers Loser In Federation Rail Plan Battle
The American Federation of Labor convention endorsed government ownership of railroads by a wide margin, with building trades groups opposing. A roll call clash over delegates’ votes occurred as unions debated Rail ownership and the federation’s reconstruction program. Leaders argued ownership would ease workers' burdens, while opponents warned against loss of control under private or public management.
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Montreal
American Federation of Labor
James Duncan
Seattle
Gompers
United Mine Workers, Machinist
W. L. Hutchinson
Carpenters’ Union
J. A. Ross
Carpenters
Ross
Car
Morrison
Federation
Executive Council
Charles P. McGowan
Bailermakers
John P. Frey
Germany
Green
Wiliam Green
United Mine Workers
Frey
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Tate
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