Oil industry under study aims to curb Standard control
Washington March 5 The La Follette Brookhart inquiry finds Standard Oil groups dominate crude oil prices refining costs and retail pricing Proposals urge uniform accounting compulsory reports pipeline divestment and export regulation to curb price manipulation and prevent further public utility growth Brookhart plans to push legislation in next Congress to govern prices and industry conduct with government oversight
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
LaSallette Off
Sénate
Bartant Sc Pnenics
Supreme Court
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Co. Ofew Jersey
Standard
New Jersey
New York S
Comauies
Gupreme
Brookhart
United Press
Congress
la Follette
Progressive Eater
Iowa
Fayette Co Farmers Sign Limestone Contract Plan Pit Sites
A large group of Fayette County farmers signed for about 1260 tons of crushed limestone in Oelwein Iowa, with plans to establish a local crusher. Three pits will supply the material across town for broader land use, while Ames tests show fertilizer prices about 5 to 7 percent higher than typical shipments.
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Oelwein
Maren
Speiaij
Chainof Commerce Rooms
Hiv
Ames Forst
Isvo
Spencer Merchant Names Wife Partner in Store
Spencer TuUyer, executor of the Spencer estate, states he has given an interest in his store to his wife, Mrs Bertha Cruver, forming Crovyer and Cruver. The business will undergo remodeling and reorganization with Mrs Cruver handling cashiering and accounting. She is noted as a past grand chief of the Prthian sisters and former mistress of ords and correspondence of the Prana sisters, both state offices.
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Spencer
W. B. TuUyer
Erecerymian
Bertha Cruver
Crovyer & Cruver
Nets yield 10 tons of carp and buffalo fish
McGregor Iowa in March reports two hauls from the river yielded about 10 tons of carp and buffalo fish by Ferryville fishermen the Koch Brothers. Nets 666 feet long were used and shed through ice holes after locating big schools. the fish were shipped to Philadelphia.
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McGregor
Koch Brothers
Ferryville
Philadelphia
Controversy Over Ku Klux Klan Knights of Columbus Ends
Des Moines reports the clash between the Ku Klux Klan and the Knights of Columbus closes as Rev. N C Carpenter refuses a debate challenge. Fr. Charles Connors cites no further points, while Knights deputy Frank J Comfort reads four oaths, denying anti Catholic or interfaith pledges and condemning political or religious debates in meetings.
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United Preas
Des Moinés
March
Ku Klux Klan
Knights of Columbus
N.C. Carpenter
Klan
Charles Connors
Carpenter
Frank J. Comfort
Comfort
Car- Danter
Invisible Empire
Power Merger May Affect Des Moines City Railway Lines
Rumors float of a major transfer of Des Moines City Railway to control by the Studebaker Interests tied to the Des Moines Electric Company. McGinley interests reportedly plan a merger involving about 250 million dollars, affecting fifty five power and light companies across Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, and Kansas. local railway unit valued around 15 million.
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Des Moines
Maral
Des Moines City Railway
Des Moines Elactric Company
McGinley
Des Moines ‘City Railway
Studebaker
Des Moines Electric Company
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Kansas
Mary A Moore Clarksville Pioneer Dies Saturday
Mrs Mary A Moore a longtime Clarksville resident since 1851 died at her home Saturday evening Services were set for Tuesday at 1 30 PM at the residence with interment in Linwood beside her husband who died in 1913 Surviving are two sons and three daughters including Dr Moore of Waterloo Arthur Ellena and Alpna Clarksville and Mrs Anna Carr of West Plains Mo Born in Allegheny County Pennsylvania she was the daughter of Jeremiah and Mary Moore who moved to the area in 1851 and married in 1867
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Clarksville
Mary A. Moore
Linwood
Dr. Moore
Waterloo
Arthur
Ellena
Alpna
Anna Carr
West Plains
Moore
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Jeremiah Moore
Second Victim of Crossing Crash Dies in Des Moines
Des Moines March 3 Henry A Francis 64 died at a local hospital after a auto mobile struck by a Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Passenger train near Joler Friday He is the second death Newton Earhart died Saturday Mrs Ehrhart and Miss Cleo Ehrhart were still in serious condition The Ehrharts and Francis were being taken to court in Rockwell City to testify in a divorce suit when the crash occurred Sheriff Follie who drove the car was also badly injured.
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Des Moines
Henry A. Francis
Follie
Ottumwa
Arthur Louderback
William Jackson
A. S. Stevens
Stevens
Louderback
Jackson
Fred Shuck
Paulina
Shuck
Dubuque
Aimetta Timmers
Steelsmith
Peddier
Bert Pittinger
Iowa City
Emma Harvar
Eki A Grousett
Frank Peterson
Police and Fire Commission
A. A. Abramowitz
Gedar Rapids
Iowal Railway & Light Co
Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
Harper's Perry
Robert Mailally
Dubuque Hospital
East Dubuque
Galena
Pubuque
T. G. Brady
Archdiocese of Dupugue
St. Raphael's Cathedral
St. Francs Hospital
LaCrosse
Wis
Thes
Playmate of Lincoln Dies in Davenport Home
Cant S S Hanks of Princeton Ta died at his Davenport home at 4 50 am aged 92. Born Kentucky near Abraham Lincoln birthplace he was first cousin of Lincoln and long served Mississippi river pilot between Stillwater Minnesota and St Louis. He died at 1532 Grand Avenue Davenport, son L L Hanks.
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Davenport
S. S. Hanks
Princeton
Abraham Lincoln
Stillwater
Minn
St. Louis
L. Hanks
Grand Avenue
Kentucky
Nancy Hanks
Hanks
Selwein Window Shoppers Night Plans
The Chamber of Commerce in Selwein Ta announces a Window Shoppers Night next Friday. Store windows will be decorated and labeled with numbers matching tagged articles. numbers placed throughout the city in homes grant the holder the corresponding article. A prize will be awarded for the best decorated window.
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Selwein
Sneclali
Chamber of Commerce
Ottumwa Jail Briefs Highlight Mysterious Death Case
Ottumwa reports Arthur Louderback and William Jackson jailed awaiting an inquiry into A S Stevens death found in a box car with a bruised head. Stevens could not detail the attack. The men deny knowledge of the incident.
Harding urges public to back permanent court of international justice
President Harding asks Americans to support entry into the permanent court of international justice. In a letter to Lieutenant Guy Earl D Bloom of Ohio, he says a recess period will be used to rally opinion, stressing this would advance rule of law over force and reflect U.S. commitment to international justice. He denies surrendering national destiny and asserts the court offers a guiding framework for peaceful resolution of disputes.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
Permanent Court of International Justice
Guy
Earl D. Bloom
Ohio
Ohio Assembly
Congress
Senate
Court’ of International’ Justice
Farmer and Family Head Home After 10000 Mile Tour
Maquoketa Indiana March 5 A Jackson County farm family led by T Fred Orr completes a 10000 mile westward swing. They visited Chicago on the final leg en route home from a cross country journey that began last August, passing through Minnesota Black Hills Yellowstone Spokane Portland Seattle Yakima Valley Columbia River Valley California and on to Texas Oklahoma Kansas City St Louis Terre Haute Chicago before returning to Jackson County.
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Maquoketa
West
T. Fred Orr
Geraldine
Chicago
Jackson County
Great Circle
Town
Minnesota
Black Hills
Yellowstone Park
Spokane
Portland
Seattle
Yakima Valley
Columbia River Valley
California
Stockton
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Old Mexico
el Paso
Texas Panhandle
Oklahome
City
Kansas City
St. Louis
Terre Haute
Ind
Think New Hampton Man Killed Self
Fredericksburg Iowa March 5 A coroner's inquest was convened after B W Loomis of New Hampton was found dead at BP m yesterday from gunshot wounds Believed to be suicide with no reason known Loomis had recently shut his produce business at New Hampton and planned a similar venture in Blooming Prairie Minnesota
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Fredericksburg
B. W
Loomis
New Hampton
BP. m
Blooming Prairie
Minn
Prosperity Report For Iowa Shoe Dealers Convention
Des Moines March 5 Frank Nebe of Atlantic president of the Iowa Retail Shoe Dealers Association states farmers prosperity boosts shoe sales. He notes 1923 business conditions look more promising than in years as several hundred delegates attend the thirteenth annual convention.
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Des Moines
Frank Nebe
Atlantic
Towa Retail Shoe Dealers’ Association
Farmers of
Iowa
Mason City Recovers From 10 Inch Snowfall
Mason City Iowa reports a 10 inch snowfall Saturday night followed by four hours of wind creating drifts seven to eight feet high. The storm center lay between Charles City and Sanborn, extending south to Parkersburg and north toward Minnesota. Garage owners say this is the worst snowstorm in many years.
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Mason City
Two Killed by Taxi in Chicago in 1923 Death Toll
Chicago report notes 400th death of 1923 from auto accidents after a Yellow taxi in downtown Chicago struck and killed a man and his wife as they left a street car. The victims remained unidentified as a mob confronted the taxi driver Nelson Croft.
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Chicago
Iynort Nelson Croft
Indefiniteness Marks Closing of Congress After Vacation
The piece notes indefiniteness as the defining feature of Congress ending its session and Harding's first two years. It describes Coolidge adjournment and fatigue of senators, plus reflections on sugar tariff debates and a Canada treaty, including plans for a separate Canadian ambassador in Washington.
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Harding
Congress
Coolidge
Vermont
Senate
Canada
Altho
British Empire
Washington
New York Tribune
Krupps' Employes Promise Loyalty in Secret Jubilee
London reports secret jubilee loyalty pledges by Krupps workers amid Ruhr blockade tensions. U S reps consider 1914 neutral trade stance as Berlin refuses reparations talks during occupation while Germany negotiates with Italy. State Department denies official France representations. President Harding briefed by Secretary Hughes. Local notices include Mrs Patrick's post op recovery and a quarantine for scarlet fever in Dick Fogg's case.
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Goffenburg
Appenweir
London
America
Washington
France
United States
Germany
Myron T. Herrick
Eliot Wadsworth
Ameri‘can Treasury
Paris
Rhineland
Ruhr
Berlin
Belgium
Italy
International
State Department
Althe
Hughs
Harding
White House
Old Reform Bodies Pool Their Forces
Three long standing reform groups unite to form the International Reform Bureau of the World Temperance Foundation. They plan a nationwide campaign against Prohibition repeal and related vices with headquarters planned in Washington and initial funds over 300000 dollars. Virgil G. Hinshaw is reported as general secretary.
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Associated Press
New York
New York World
International Reform Bureau
World Temperance Foundation
Wilbur F. Crafts
World Prohibition Foundation
National Temperance Society
Washington
Virgil G. Hinshaw
Government probes farmer overcharge by commission men
Chicago March 5 United States Department of Agriculture began an investigation into claims commission firms charge farmers excessive fees for cattle and hog sales. The probe follows complaints from the American National Livestock Association and others. One firm that cut charges 40 percent demonstrated it can operate profitably at lower rates.
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Chicago
Commission
United States Department of Agriculture
American National Livestock Association
Train Derailment Injures Twenty Five Near Mizell Station
Twenty five persons, mostly from Columbus and Fort Benning, were injured when Central of Georgia passenger train No. 3 derailed near Mizell station after a broken rail. Only a jay coach and a Pullman left the tracks.
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Columbus
Fort Benning
Central of Georgia
Mizell Station
Diners Bombed at Notorious Entertainers’ Cafe
Panic spread as a bomb damaged the Entertainers’ cafe near Judge Landis’s residence area. Scores fled into the street while investigators searched for the bomber. No motive or suspect found. damage was slight despite the explosion.
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Chicago
Entertainers’ Cafe
Girl Recovers From Sleeping Sickness After Sleep
Miss Isabel Jordan of Marion Iowa awoke from a two weeks long sleep in a Cedar Rapids hospital and stated she could hear everything around her but was unable to speak or signal needs during the episode.
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Cedar Rapids
Isabel Jordan
Marion
Gov Kendall Denies Clemency for Throst
Des Moines reports Governor Kendall denied the appeal of L L Dubury attorney for Karl Throst who faces execution at 7:30 Friday morning. The death warrant issued stands, the governor said in a statement this afternoon.
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Des Moines
Kendall
L. L. Duxbury
Karl Throst
Man Shot Seven Times Near Death Corner in Chicago
Joseph Salantine, 45, was killed when shot seven times in a mysterious revolver affray near Chicago's famed death corner. Anthony Jenballo, 21, was wounded twice and may die.
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Chicago
Joseph Salantine
Anthony Jenballo
Fayette Teachers Institute At Oelwein
Fayette county grade and rural teachers held an institute at the high school in Oelwein on Saturday. County Superintendent Betkner Pross Goetsch and Cram of Cedar Falls lectured, with strong attendance noted. Also reported is the death of Bernice Edes in a St Charles Missouri automobile crash and the upcoming funeral plans.
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Oelwein
Fayette County
Betkner
Pross
Goetsch
Cram
Cedar Falls
R. F. Short
Bernice Edes
St. Charles
Ava
Short
Tunera
Weather swings from rain to snow and cold winds
Weather shifted from a warm spell to cold, cloudy skies with rain turning to snow and icy wind. Temperatures dipped to 14 above, then recovered to around 40 above as a light drizzle fell and a flock of about 50 ducks winged southward after a brief northward movement.
Sacred Heart Men Pledge Against Profanity
Sacred Heart church hosts a Holy Name society meeting where about 400 men pledged to revere the name of Christ and urge others to avoid profane use. Rev. Fr. Molloy spoke on Jesus name and its home and national impact, with officers elected including Thomas Larkin as president and Joseph Meany as treasurer.
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Sacred Heart
Holy Name Society
Sacred Heart Church
Christ
J. M. Molioy
Jesus
Europe
Fr. Molioy
Thomas Larkin
Charles Witzpat-rick
Goifet
Joseph Meany
Molloy
Arthur Connally
Christopher Strubel
Thomas Cui Jen
John Demuth
Wi- Mam ‘Trost
Bert Beck
Louis Glaza
Dan Péck
Funeral services for M. J. Pommer at Westminster Church
High tribute was paid to M. J. Pommer in a Westminster Presbyterian Church funeral yesterday afternoon led by Dr. A. G. Preston. Attendees included members of the Modern Woodmen lodge and the Waterloo Real Estate board, with several friends from outside the city listed among mourners.
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M. J. Pommer
A. G. Preston
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Woodmen Lodge
Waterloo Real Estate Board
Éréér
Grace Alberts
Forreston
Mar
Funeral Rites Held for Ralph Orin Wetlaufer in Waterloo
Funeral services for Ralph Orin Wetlaufer were held at First Methodist church with pallbearers from Plasterers' union No. 225. Burial followed in Elm Wood. Wetlaufer, born April 21, 1880, was lifelong in Waterloo and son of the late Charles Wetlauuter, former city marshal and police captain.
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Ralph Orln Wetlauber
Ralph Orin Wetlaufer
Ray
R. H. Hurlburt
J. E. Johnson
First Methodist Church
Plasterers’ Union
Paul Davis
Land
Elm Wood
Grvis Call
W. J. Morrow
Warren Anderson
J. G. Bryans
Henry Wilkes
Newton Boits
Mr. Wetlauter
Waterloo
Charles Wetlauter
Colored Residents Will Meet Tonight
The second in a series of community meetings for the city's colored residents, under the Y.M.C.A. activities department, will be held at Antioch Baptist church tonight at o'clock. F R Clare Heard, activities secretary, will lead community singing with a youth choir, followed by an astronomy lecture. The program closes with a three reel movie titled The Story of a Watch.
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Y.M.C.A
Antioch Baptist Church
Clare Heard
Insurance Firms Busy During Epidemic
Health and life policies are in higher demand as la grippe and pneumonia fuel more claims. Local insurers report a 50 percent jump in health claim payments, with a slight rise in straight life claims. In city jail, Frank Smith and Lloyd Griffin await preliminary trials on charges linked to domestic strife. A. T. Hurill improves after an operation. Edward B. Cowell remains seriously ill awaiting bowel surgery.
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Preunionia
Frank Smith
Commercial Street
Lloyd Griffin
Cortes
Simith
Griffin
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Carrolls
Carrollton
Charles Bancroft Carroll
Doughorégan Manor
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International Court
Krupps
Patrick Improving
Robert Patrick
Mulberry Street
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Pital
Cora Fogg
Lafayette Street
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Fayette
Lowa
Shall Wagner
Vernon
Virgil Collins
John Wagner
Phyllis Wagner
Freeport
Ill
Asia
Pearl Bakker
Why. Hod
Elmwood
A. T. Hurill
A. T. Hutill
Fourth Street
Presbyterian Hospital
Cowell
Edward B. Cowell
Englewood
St Francis Hospital
Home Park Grocery
Sullivan Age Phone
Borden
Libby
Wellworth
Magnavox
Jefferson
Radion
Tuska
Cole Bros. Electric Co
East
5Th St
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