Hunger blockade aims at passive Ruhr resistance
A Paris bugle reports that the French hunger blockade cut milk supply to Essen, with wagons seized by French forces amid transport disruption. Berlin conveyed German protests to Washington denouncing France’s Ruhr policy and warning of consequences, while Petain sustained injuries in a Paris to Mainz express wreck that killed two officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Essen
Geo. DeGoutte
Germany
Washington, D. C
Ruhr
State Department
Hughes
Otto Wiedfelt
Marshal Petain
Petain
Perliner
Zeitung
Frankfort
Rhineland
Mayence
Gov Parker Denies Ford Or Himself Seeking Presidency
Chicago June 19 Gov John A Parker of Louisiana said Henry Ford will not run for president and there will be no third party. He noted Ford spoke with him about business and that no rapid third party could form in time for the 1924 elections. Parker will attend a banquet by the Elis tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry Ford
John A. Parker
Louisiana
Ford
Elis
Bank Closed After Cashier S Million Oil Stock Loss
Wichita June 19 an alleged defalcation of a million and a half dollars by cashier Phil A Drumm led to the failure of the American State Bank one of Kansas strongest institutions The Wichita clearing house moved to await bank commission action and ensuing measures against Drumm pending bank examiners report Officials said the cashier invested heavily in oil stock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Phil Mp A. Drumm
American State Bank
Kansas
Wichita Clearing House
Tomar
Bank Commission
Drumm
Battleships to Attend Legion Show in San Francisco
Jodianapolis Indiana dates reflect a naval show tied to the American Legion national convention in San Francisco. The U S battle fleet will anchor off the city from October 12 to 28, with ships including California Maryland New York Texas Arizona and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
New York
Texas
Arizona
Pennsylvania
Porto Rico Pledges Harding Two Votes
In San Juan on June 19 the Porto Rican Republicans pledged two votes for renomination to President Harding. The special convention adopted a new platform urging statehood and immediate socializing of the territorial government to extend the U S constitution and allow election of the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Harding
Porto Rico
United States
Farm Bureaus Enter Merger Hearing In Chicago
The American Farm Bureau Federation joined the Morris-Amour merger hearings, siding with the government which claims the proposal creates a monopoly. Judge Cheater S. Morrill of the Agriculture Department presides as hearings take place in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
Cheater S. Morrill
Department of Agriculture
Airmail Pilots Plan 4 Bay Flight To Set Range
San Diego June 19 The army will test nonstop four day air flight to cross the Pacific with air fueling. Lowell H Smith and John Richter steer the Havilland plane prepared for the endurance run lasting 96 hours from June 24 to 39. A supporting seaplane will fuel the craft and relay water and provisions aloft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinfernational News Wire
San Diego
Cal
Pacific
Cape
Lowell H. Smith
Lient John Richter
Ne Havil
New Warrant Delays Bergdoll Release at Leavenworth
Leavenworth Kansas June 19 Federal authorities say draft dodger Erwin C Bergdoll will be arrested as he leaves prison when a new warrant arrives. He faces conspiracy to evade the draft and his sentence reportedly reduced on a separate charge for food behavior.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Erwin C. Bergdoll
Liberty
Dew Chharge
Bersdoll
Trather
Bere Doll
Seizure of Rum Ship O by High Court affirmed
In New York on June 19 Judge Hough affirmed condemnation and forfeiture of the British schooner Monry L. Marshall, the first rum runner seized in years. The ruling cites unloading without a permit, failure to produce a manifest within four leagues of the coast, and failure to report arrival for distillation aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High
New York
Hough
United States Aheaity Court of Appeals
Iminy
Monry L. Marshall
Richard
Operaf
Hazel
Long Island
Auto Drivers Union May Halt Funerals
Chicago officials report a strike by the Auto Drivers' union threatening to spread as drivers walk out over wage demands. The Lang funeral was halted until an independent liveryman could take over, delaying the cortege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Auto Drivers’ Union
Albert G. Lang
Big Men to Talk at Citizenship Meet at Iowa Uni
Iowa City hosts the first annual commonwealth conference on citizenship at the University of Iowa lasting three days. Prominent judges from Iowa and Tennessee and Cleveland figures join university leaders to discuss citizenship foundations and civic duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Iowa
Middlewest
William B. Swaney
Chattanoogs
Tenn
Florance Allen
Cleveland, C
Supreme Court
Martin J. Wade
United States District Court
FP. F. Faville
Fort Dodge
Supreme Court of Iowa
Interstate Commerce approves rate variances for breeding livestock
Washington notes that railroads won ICC permission to vary rates on breeding, tooling, and show livestock based on animal value assessed by shippers. Madison reports Senate debate over Wisconsin state government issues with a bill engrossed for $5,060 to fund the state board of public affairs to investigate charges and report to the next legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Senate
State Board of Public Affairs
Society Woman Gives Bond on Rum Charge
Denver society woman Mrs Kathrine O Conn er, daughter of Degiver millionaire J K Mullen, surrendered to a United States Marshal on a conspiracy to violate the national prohibition law. She was released on a 1500 band for appearance in federal court June 22 to plead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Kathrine O'Conner
Denver Society
J. K. Mullen
United States
Gilson
Fredericksburg Beats Nebraska Indians In Baseball Thriller
Fredericksburg wins 4 to 3 over Nebraska Indians in a Monday baseball game. The deciding run came in the ninth inning as a large crowd watched a closely contested contest from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Predericksburg
Nebraska
Tinmans
Fredericksburg
Jung
Nebraska Indians
Death summons H D Fairall family to Iowa City
Mortiuarit MRS. H H FAIRALIL H D Fairall who traveled to New York City recently has been called home by the death of his mother Mrs H H Fairall of Iowa City. The decedent was wife of Rev H H Fairall once pastor of First M B church here. Waterloo was his second charge and he died in Iowa City about six years ago. Mr and Mrs H D Fairall left this morning for Iowa City to attend the funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Fairalil
H. D. Fairall
New York City
H. H. Fairall
Iowa City
First M. B
Waterloo
H. D. Fairal
Reforestation Turns Abandoned Land Into Prosperous Landes
The U S Department of Agriculture notes the Landes in France was wasteland of sand and swamp with malarial poverty. Reclamation and planting maritime pine transformed it into a prosperous healthy region supporting about 1 46 million people on 2 0 million acres. Net forest revenue averages 23 22 per acre, with naval stores industry second only to the United States. Similar success stories are cited in Pennsylvania Michigan and Wisconsin as warnings against timber mining without replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benvyer Corp
Landes
Pervica
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Reo
New Forest Service
France
Lenden
Gironde
United States
Forest Service
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ims
Division of Publications
U. 5
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Iowa Soldier Bonus Claims Reach Nearly 98000 Total
Des Moines reports the auditor's office says about 53 000 warrants have been sent to Iowa soldier bonus beneficiaries. The total touched 98000 claimants this morning, with bond issue estimates placing beneficiaries at 116660. Claims must be filed by December 31 1924. Twenty four thousand six hundred claims are held up pending residence investigations, leaving over 20000 still needing action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Auditor of State
State Bonus Board
Beestings fatal to seven-year-old girl near Avoca
Atlantic Iowa June 19. Bee stings killed Orlean Johnson seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Johnson living five miles northwest of Avoca yesterday afternoon. The child was playing in the family orchard when stung and died within an hour. Parents said they did not realize seriousness and made no special effort to relieve suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Orlean Johnson
Andrew Johnson
Avoca
Illinois Committee Hints New Scandal In Health Dept
Springfield report from the house payroll investigating committees accuses neglect of duty and derelictions across most state departments. Marriage licenses listed for Cheries Gordon Pelton Fern Li Wester Kyle Wolgamott Ruth Maryon Linder Ray Siemens Geneva Green. Team victory: Illinois Central department easily defeats Rath Packing 9 to 9 with Fullilove on the mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Department of Public Health
State Department
House
Cheries Gordon Pelton
Wateraiew, Clark
Waterlogsete Fern Li
London
Clarksville
Wester Kyle Wolgamott
Fabeank
Ruth Maryon Linder
Celwein Ray Siemens
Traer
Geneva Green
Toledo
Ilinois Central Départment
Rath Packing Company
Fullilove
Roy Jackson
Gia
Hard of Hearing Better Workers Than Those Who Hear
Dr Gordon Berry of Worcester says the hard of hearing are less disrupted by modern noise and sharper in other senses, making them steadier workers. He cites deaf individuals excelling in research, science, medicine, engineering, and manual tasks, arguing deafness does not imply stupidity. A New York physician notes radio may offer new hope as sound waves reach through obstacles.
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International News Wire
Hal Chicago
Gordon Berry
Worcester
Mags
International News Berv
Army Iip- Reading
Cape May
N. J
Berry
Tralley
Leila
Federation
Jip
Harold Mayas
New York City
Mayn
Olander seeks habeas relief over information clause
Des Moines report shows William Q. Olander, condemned for the slaying of Berthold Halfpap, again seeks a stay of execution via a writ of habeas corpus. Attorneys plan to challenge the penal code’s information clause before Federal Judge Wade, arguing its unconstitutionality. The state must file resistance within five days, setting up arguments on liberty jeopardy from county attorney actions and indictments. In Monti, Father John O’Donnell marks 15 years since ordination with SILVER Jubilee rites, Mass, a banquet, and gifts including a $1,500 purse from married parishioners.
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Des Moines
William Q. Olander
Berthold ‘Halfpap
Fort Dodge
Webster County
Olander
Wade
Gibson
Ollander
Father O'Donnell
Walker
Dean Toomey
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Hog Shippers Fight 17000-Lb Loadings in Iowa Case
Des Moines June 19 Iowa shippers oppose carriers demand for a 17000 pound loading basis arguing it exceeds the 16000 pound minimum and may discriminate against intrastate traffic Dwight Lewis of the Iowa railroad commission spoke after a hearing before the interstate commerce commission with John H Henderson C B Hutchings and R A Zwemer representing the shippers in the case challenging the loading standard and potential intrastate bias
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Dwight Lewis
Iowa Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce, Commission
Railroad Commission
John H. Henderson
Commerce Counsel
C. B. Hutchings
American Farm Bureau Federation
R. A. Zwemer
Sioux City Livestock Exchange
Shippers
Republican Leader at Burlington Dies
Burlington Iowa June 19 W dall today was officially advised W Copeland 67 years old for many years a leader in GOP political circles in southeastern Iowa and a former postmaster of Burlington died at 1 o'clock today succumbing to a six months illness He leaves a wife and one son J R Copeland of the Civiston Copeland Candy Co which his father helped organize Copeland was for many years engaged in the wholesale fruit business there It is said he had practically been assured of the appointment as post master when the term of the present Democratic incumbent expired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
W. Dall
W. Copeland
Iowa
J. R. Copeland
Civiston-Copeland Candy Co
Copeland
Cummins Plea to Keep Fort Des Moines Troops
Des Moines report that Senator Cummins and local civic officials travel to Washington for two days to urge the war department to retain troops at Fort Des Moines. The department has ordered Ninth Field Artillery headquarters moved to Fort Riley Kansas from Fort Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Senator Cummins
Washington
War Department
Fort Des Moines
Here
Ninth Field Artillery
Fort Riley
Ken
Port Des Moines
Brandon Woman Reported Recovering After Self Inflicted Shot
Mrs William Rice 38 of Brandon Ia remains hospitalized in Cedar Rapids after a shotgun wound she inflicted on herself late Sunday. The condition is described as slowly improving as she receives treatment for the self inflicted injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
June Iy
William Rice
Brandon
Penns Descendants to Picnic at Marion
Iowa descendants of William Penn the Quaker pioneer will hold their annual picnic at Marion on Thursday Harwood Penn and his grandfather and William Penn were brothers and he will travel from Red Oak to attend with other relatives
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Des Moines
Iowa
William Penn
Marion
Harwood Penn
Red Oak
Third Victim of Auto Crash on Bridge Dies
Marshalltown Iowa June 19 Mrs Leo McNamara this city Mrs McNamara the third victim of the automobile wreck on the Iowa river bridge of the Lincoln highway Sunday died at Tams last night She was the mother of Murray C Hammer this city driver of the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Leo McNamara
Iowa River
Lincoln Highway
Tams
Murray C. Hammer
State Auditor Urges Annual Utility Reports From Agencies
Des Moines June 19. The department of finance and municipal accounting in the state auditor's office issues a new proposal. A law would require both private and municipally owned public utilities to render yearly reports on their condition. The report suggests the preparation by an expert accountant appointed by the state auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Department of Finance
Des Moines Fascisti Plan Stand Against Ku Klux Klan
Des Moines Fascisti, a new group formed to oppose the Ku Klux Klan, plans organization soon in Des Moines. National organizer Paul Davis outlined aims at a St. Pauls African Methodist church meeting, pledging to use Klan tactics against the Klan and keep secret meetings and lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fascisti of
Paul Davis
St. Paul's
African Methodist Episcopal
Adams Calls G. O. P. Chiefs to Conference
Des Moines dispatch notes Iowa Republican leaders will meet in Chicago with National Chairman John T. Adams likely on July 12 to discuss party organization. Attendees will include leaders from Illinois Michigan and other nearby states in a conference aimed at strengthening the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Chicago
John T. Adams
Washington
Adams
Illinois
Michigan
Several Candidates Seek Judicial Place Des Moines
Des Moines June 14 Gov Ken Kendall plans to name the successor to Judge Hiram K Evans in the Third judicial district after Evans was elected to Congress to fill Horace Mann Towner’s vacancy. Several candidates are running for the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Kenby
Hiram K. Evans
Corycon
Evans
Congress
Horace Mann Towner
Kendall
State Briefs Rel Oak and Alantic Short News Roundup
Rel Oak reports A E Huntsman rescued his wife from hanging but she remained unconscious for an hour. Alantic notes Herman MacNeill age 22 from Qitcen Forest Ark died after a car crash when the vehicle rolled over due to a radius rod buckle. Des Moines records an appeal motion in the Jon Williams murder case challenging court rulings and evidence as prejudicial. Also in Des Moines the secretary of state authorized Sherrill Savings Bank to amend articles to enlarge its business scope and raise capital from 10000 to 28000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rel Oak
A. E. Huntsman
Alantic
Herman MacNeill
Qitcen Forest
Ark
MacNeill
Des Moines
Motion of
Jon Williams
Sara Barbara Thursdale
Williams
Secretary of State
Sherrill Savings Bank
Sherrill
Dubuque County
Etna lava drives 80,000 from homes in Sicily
Mount Etna eruptions pour lava toward Linguaglossa and nearby towns as authorities report about 60,600 homeless. Cardinals and ministers coordinate relief while Vesuvius remains quiet. Lava threatens Giarre and Harre with widespread destruction of fruit groves and forests.
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Associated Press
Catania
Italy
Mount Etna
Giarre
Etna
Cardinal Nava
Rome
Sgme
Mastiglione
Gabriele Carnazza
Piccilo
Pallamelata
Fero
Mount Vesuvius
Vesuvius
Victor Emmanuel
Sicily
Harre
United Press
Beveridge argues world court would have altered 1778 fate
In Boston, former Senator A. J. Beveridge contends America would still belong to an empire with a world court, speaking before the Sons of the American Revolution. Berlin reports rumor of unrest as the marks slide to 160,000 per dollar among unofficial dealers. New York notes the estate of Richard K. Fox at 1.795 million with his publishing shares valued at 165 thousand. International Falls faces spreading wildfires fanned by a strong breeze, heightening forest fire danger.
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Boston
A. J. Beveridge
Indiana
America
Berlin
New York
Richard K. Fox
Police Gazette
R. K. Fox Publishing Company
International Falls
Minn
Veterans Bureau to Close Waterloo Office by July First
WN H Edwards district officer of the veterans bureau in St. Louis met Waterloo officials to outline transferring local business to Cedar Rapids starting Thursday, with closure by July 1. Nearby offices at Fort Dodge Kearney Salina and Poplar Bluff have closed. Cedar Rapids will merge with Des Moines. The consolidation aims to cut costs after serving isolated veterans for about two years. Edwards praised local staff and said they will stay until July 1 with some transfers to Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WN. H. Edwards
Veterans’ Bureau
St. Louis
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Fort Dodge
Kearney
Neb
Salina
Kan
Poplar Bluffs
Ons
Des Moines
Edwards
Soviet Seizure Of Three American Ships From Alaska
Name Alaska June 19 The Soviet government of Russia has detained three American trading schooners and arrested the crews on charges of violating the Russian trading laws. Aid on Own Risk Washington June 19 The United States government has not recognized the Soviet regime and does not extend protection to American vessels in Soviet Russia. East Cape Siberia where three American ships were seized is across the Bering Strait from Cape Prince of Wales Alaska. The Moscow demand for concessions before foreigners may trade in Soviet territory underlies the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Alaska
Russia
Washington, D. C
State Department
United States
Soviet Russia
East Cape
Cape Deshnef
Siberia
Bering Strait
Cape Prince of Wales
America
Asia
Soviet
Moscow
Rotary International Convention Opens in St Louis
At St Louis June 19 Rotary International convened for business after preliminaries. President Havens of Kansas City presided as candidates for offices were named, with Sheehan Stark Gundaker and Black among early contenders. Speeches by Pharis and Rogers followed Havens annual address, and Montrose Colp’s Charles Moinahan spoke on fellowship this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Wire
St Louis
Rotary International
Coliseum
Raymond M. Havens
Kansas City
Thomas Sheehan
Jersey City
H. J. Esthher Stark
Orange
Tex
Guy Gundaker
Philadelphia
Norman Black
Fargo
N. D. Laters
Paul P. Pharis
Ames Wins Banner for Y Delegation at Conference
Lake Geneva Wisconsin June 19 The Iowa State college Ames Ia with 42 students and four faculty members here today was awarded the banner for the largest college delegation at the M G A student conference The University of Illinois was second Indiana has the largest state delegation and Iowa ranks next A new gas mask which will protect its wearer against all gases including garben monoxide has been perfected by the United States away
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Geneva
Wis
Iowa State College
Ames
University of Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
United States
Waterloo Trains In and Out Station Schedule Fragment
Train listings show Waterloo inbound and outbound services with multiple destinations including Dubuque Omaha Chicago Sioux City Des Moines and Minneapolis Saint Paul. Timetables reference Union Depot and Syro St depot with various arrivals departures and local connections scattered across the day. Local service to Albert Lea Oelwein Des Moines and Kansas City also appears with times and platform notes amid an era of dense schedule data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dubuque
Fort Dod
Omah
Iso
Sioux Falls
Sioux City
Omahe Express
Fort Dodge
Albert Las
Albert Lea
Twin Cities
Horta
Union Depot
Oelwein
St. Depot
Celvely
Chicago Ltd
Union
McInurg
Syro
McInurs
St.depot
D.M &K.c
Tepet
Lepot
St Depot
Des Moines
Des Moinsa Atig
St. Teapot
Dee Moines
Union Aepot
Kansas Citrus Em
St Paul
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Manly
Burlington
St. Louis
Cedar Rapids
Leral
Vinton
St Louis
Kenses Cty
Davenport
Calcage
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Parker
Legion
Farm Bureaus
John Mitchell
Mitel Heek
Charles
Charles Keck
Inper
Mitchell
Scranton
AAMNY
Bergdoll
Gates of Prison
Auto Drivers Union
Charles H. Weller
Bond
Mortiuarit
Llinois Committee
Monti
Cummins
Penn
Des Moines Fascisti
G. O. P. Chiefs
LAVA
Linguaglossa
Veterans Bureau
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