Global economic manifesto urges reduction of arms and co op
London and Paris exchange reports on a supreme council economic manifesto to be handed to the League of Nations. It calls for worldwide arms reduction, cuts in public and private spending, currency curtailment, and higher taxes to balance budgets. It favors freer exchange among new states, aid for Germany in raw materials, and allows Germany and Austria foreign loans. France resists a loan guaranteed by German assets, prompting ongoing codifications of the declaration.
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Germany
Austria
France
Teutons
Supreme Council
Paris
London
Versailles
Health Director Added to Faculty of I. S. T. College
Gedar Fals March 9 Iowa State Feathers college creates a health director post for the first time. Dr Frank W Mead elected by the state board of education executive committee to head the department of physical education and oversee student health four hours daily. His salary is state funded and students may call on him at no cost.
Wabash Foreclosure Stands as High Court Denies Review
The Supreme Court refused to review the Missouri foreclosure judgment against Wabash Railroad Co. Equitable Trust Co. of New York had sought $51,666,000 from missed interest payments on a $40,000,000 mortgage, with the case continuing after ongoing foreclosure proceedings initiated in 1912.
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Associated Presa
Washington, D., C
Federal District Court
Missouri
Ior
Equitable Trust Co
New York
Wabash Railroad Co
Supreme Court
Trust Company
Dropped Match Triggers Major Fire in Oran France
Fire sparked by a dropped match in a warehouse in Oran Algeria yesterday burned alcohol stocks and other property, authorities estimate damage at 75,000,000 francs before crews brought the blaze under control. Robison of Oroville California urges support for Hiram Johnson, praising his alignment with community interests.
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Oran
Algeria
Havas
Johnson, Jr
Robison
Oroville
Cal
Waterloo
The
Courier
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
City in Brief Highlights From Local Visitors and Developments
Chicago resident Mrs. M J Sweet visits her daughter Mrs Carl R K Davis. J T Houser addresses Independence Rotary. John Archibald recovering after St Francis hospital operation. Dan B Castner and wife welcome daughter Ruth Marie. Kathleen Mavourneen benefit for Sacred Heart at Majestic and Oelwein theatres. Strand theatre foundation work progresses with brick and steel arrivals. Charles W Flint to speak at Grace church Brotherhood banquet with music by Maybeth Mack Emily Trevarthen Mrs Lane and Charlotte Hartong. Ads note dancing lessons and Calvary church evangelists events.
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John Archibald
New Wartford
St. Francis Hospital
John McStay
Spokane
Wash
Carrie Tintead
Sweeney
Dan B. Castner
Hayward
Wis
Ruth Marie
Kathleen Mavourneen
St. Patrick's Day
Majestic Theatre
Sacred Heart Church
Oelwein Theatre
William Gindt
Oak Avenue
H. F. Mathiesen
Cortlandt Street
Strand Theatre
Fourth
Mulberry Streets
Charles W. Flint
Cornet College
Grace ME
Maybeth Mack
Emily Trevarthen
W. A. Lane
Charlotte Hartong
Altman
Huff and Gouthy
Calgary Church
Flight of Pacific Plan for Graft Newly Designed
New York March 9 The United States navy plans two giant flying boats to cross the Pacific from San Francisco to Hong Kong 7616 nautical miles 8777 land miles with stops at Honolulu Wake Island Guam Manila Triple engine power nine Liberty motors per ship three nacelles allow in sight repairs and a cruising radius near 2500 land miles The design features a 240 foot wingspan 6000 square feet wing area and a 67 foot hull length with a crew of 16.
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New York
United States Navy
Pacific Ocean
Manufacturers’ Aircraft Association
San Francisco
Hongkong
China
Honolulu
Wake Island
Guam
Manila
Gaum
Holson Gallaudet
Hast Greenwich
R. I
Old Lady Refused Hotel Spends Night at Depot
An elderly woman alighted at Illinois Central station at 1 am seeking a relative and directions. A kindly patrolman arranged transport, but relatives had just moved away. She refused a hotel and stayed at the depot until police located kin and guided her to the correct house.
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Illinois Central Station
Senator Bloch Rushes to Charleston for Suffrage Vote
West Virginia state senator Jesse A. Bloch left Chicago on a special train and planned to reach Charleston in time to cast a deciding vote for women's suffrage. Anti suffragists said A R Montgomery would break the deadlock, while Montgomery, now living in Illinois, offered no comment on his position.
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Associated
Chicago
Jesse A. Bloch
West Virginia
Charleston
Associated Press
A. R. Montgomery
Bloch
Hays
California
Will H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Blech
Montgomery
W. Va
Anthony
Senate
Illinois
Clarence E Eddy in New Program at First M E Church
Clarence E Eddy organist appears at First M E Church in concert with Frank Dunford bass born in city for first time. They perform Il lace rat o Spirito from Verdi s Simon Boccanegra and bass solos in Liberty with Elizabeth Turner soprano. George Turner directs a 46 voice First Church chorus with orchestra. Social hour and light refreshments follow.
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Clarence E. Eddy
M. E
Frank Dunford
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Dunford
Simone Boccanegra
Verdi
Venice
Liberty
Elizabeth Turner
First Church
George BE. Turner
Chicago School Lunch Costs Nickel but Needs Funding
Chicago public schools run the largest, cheapest eating network in the city, seeking a $107,000 appropriation for 2020-21 for equipment and service. The nickel lunch offers soup or milk, a main dish, bread with butter or jam, plus dessert. Women gain access to YMCA pools on specific days with no fees, while Bowker faces fines for indecent conduct and a related case is moved to district court. A Baker-Lake banquet honored new local directors and incorporators with about 14 attendees.
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Bs the
Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Public Schools
Card of Education
Bowker
Carl Bowker
A. F. J. Lake
Baker-Lake Chemical Company
Russell-Lane- Son
Russian Cooperatives to Trade With World Thru Once Anti-Red
Honolulu March 9 The Japanese foreign office signals an early resumption of diplomatic trade with the Soviet Union via anti red measures. Moscow March 9 All cooperative societies through which Soviet Russia will do business with the outside world will be represented on the London mission headed by Vladimir Kinehoul first chairman of the workers cooperative organization. Kinehoul is a noted figure formerly a Menshevist and opponent of communism who participated in the 1905 revolution and spent seven years in exile in Siberia.
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Moscow
Soviet Russia
London
Vladimir Kinehoul
Workers’ Co-Operative Organization
M. Kinehoul
Russia
Iie
Siberia
House
Ways and Means
Royal Johnson
South Dakota
Johnson
Baker
War Department
Witnerses
Representative Green
Judge Green
Inez
Green
Iowa
United States
Towa
Express Clerks Strike Leader Named in Unauthorized Walkout
Officials of the International Brotherhood of Railway Express Clerks condemned R B Shepherd for an unauthorized strike of American Railway Express Company workers. They labeled his action illegal and sought names of other responsible men while Abbott moved to reorganize the local union. Shepherd accused the international union of strikebreaking and faulted the Railway Express Drivers union for alleged bad faith. Only about five of 2,500 struck returned to work. the Express Company said 75 had returned.
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Associated Press
Chicago
International Brotherhood of Railway Express Clerks
R. B Shepherd
American Railway Express Company
Shepherd
Abbott
International Union
Railway Express Drivers Union
Express Company
Commerce Body to Obey Valuation Act, Supreme Court Says
The Supreme Court ruled that the Interstate Commerce Commission must follow the railroad valuation act and estimate current condemnation costs for carriers. It reversed lower court dismissals of mandamus actions by Kansas City Southern Railway Co., which sought to compel the commission to accept evidence on this point.
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Commerce
Supreme Court
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas City Southern Railway Co
Farmer Burglar Held by Police in Chicago Case
Dal ton resident Guy Wadsworth, 43, held by state detectives as alleged leader of a six man burglary gang. Assistant state's attorney John M. Lowry said five men confessed, naming Wadsworth a farmer by day and burglar by night. gang robberies yielded about $100,000 in cash and goods.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Guy Wadsworth
Dalton, Til
State’s Attorney
John M. Lowry
Wadsworth
Lowry
Ericson Republicans Rally for Lowden in Illinois Meet
Chicago delegates arrive for the annual John Ericson Reunion League of Illinois meeting in Rockford as 150 Republicans shout support for Lowden for president. Notables present include Representative William McKinley and Auditor Gail R. Chindblock, with Major B. M. Chipersfield among arrivals.
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Rockford
John Ericson
Reunian League of
Castle Agl Prepares for Municipal Election
Nomination papers circulated for mayor Waide Brown, treasurer J F Thompson, assessor C St Harkett R Fe Grook, J Shaw K L Stout and four others to serve as Castle Till councilmen. Army fliers Usher and Wolf to be tried by court martial in El Paso after enforced stay in Mexico.
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Castle Till
Waide Brown
J. F. Thompson
J. S. Leeper
C. ST. Harkett
R. FE. Grook
C. J. Shaw
K. L. Stout
4. BE. McCullough
Army Fuers
Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Steuts- Geo Ll. Usher
Leroy M. Wolf
Mexico
French strike cripples coal supply in northern France
A miners strike in northern France will cut coal and dairy supplies by about 20,000 tons. The Petit Passsen reports that consumption restrictions will be imposed to remedy the situation.
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Associated Press
Paris
Havas
France
Treaties and papers spark talks with Shaw and Zangwill
London report cites George Bernard Shaw and Israel Zangwill answering four key questions on Germany and postwar diplomacy. Shaw urges dignity and balance with Russia and the United States, while Zangwill stresses Germany’s scientific value and resumed relations within a League framework. POTTER FOLLOWS GRAVES, Graves resigns as forestry chief in Washington.
Building Permits and Social Notes From Greene County
Charles Van Vleck files remodeling permit for a dwelling at 2.265255 M Edward Nesbit plans alterations at 140 Hammond avenue in Greene. March activities include W H H M.S. of the ME church meeting with Mrs Earl Baker. Mrs Adaline Peaks of Aurora Ill spoke on settlement year. E.G. club dined with Mr and Mrs Sproul. attorney 11 Lockwood of Charles City spent Friday in town. Frank Cheney returned from a three month Texas sojourn. Mrs Leander Ferry visited kin in Calling Mo. Rebekah division held a meeting with refreshments. funeral for grandchild William J Restor held at Presbyterian church. Wert Perry residence sold to Tenry Nexuelin. Mr Berry left for Trae J Viera. Mrs Will Milter hosted friends. Leo McKenny of Wes Moines visited. Ladies Aid at Presbyterian church hosted a social afternoon at Mrs Geo Watterson’s home. Mrs John Koch visiting sister Mrs P Bestor. Mrs Tinn Earls visiting sister. Mr and Mrs Will Moon Sr went to Carroll to visit daughter Mrs Tick Austin and family.
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Berry
Trae
Viera
Will Milter
Leo McKenny
Wes Moinas
Ladies’ Aid Society
Presbyterian
Geo. Watterson
John Koch
P. Bestor
Will Moon
Carroll
Tick Austin
French Officers Roughly Handled by Brementeuts
Berlin reports a clash outside the barracks in Bremen as French officers negotiating with German officials were mistreated by a crowd led by Prince Joachim Albrecht of Prussia after singing Deutschland Uber Alles. Germany regrets the Adlon Hotel incident and conveyed apologies to France through Foreign Minister Mueller.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Hotel Adlon
Joachim Albrecht
Prussia
Bremer
Entente Military Commission
Thair
Germany
Adlon Row
France
Hotel
Adlon
Foreign Office
Mueller F
de Marthly
Wilson Delay Score Theme in London Thunderer View
London commentary on President Wilson notes his stance on Adriatic questions and allied delays. The article, citing a London paper, praises firmness but criticizes self proclaimed immaculacy on delay while urging clearer views and earlier action.
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Wilson
London
Wn “Awcape
Adriatic
Tita
Iyself
50 Lives Lost in Teat Boiler Burst
Berlin dispatch reports from Bonrath in Rhenish Prussia that about 60 people are believed dead after a large boiler exploded at the Rhenish Westphalian electricity works. The blast buried nine workers as firefighters and rescuers battled the flames and debris.
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Berlin
Bonrath
Rhenish
Prussia
Heavy Exports Seen Driving High Beef Prices
Washington March reports the rise in cattle prices linked to large beef exports to Great Britain and continental Europe. Des Moines packer T. Fuller urged coordinated federal action to boost capacity and argued against government control of refrigerator cars, warning rigid supervision would ruin half of U.S. packers. He blamed red tape and discriminatory inspection laws for price increases and urged private ownership of refrigerated cars to stabilize supplies.
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Washington News
Waterloo Eventing Courier
Washington, D. C
Great Britain
Europe
T. Fuller
Laws Packing Company
Des Moines
Hour Committee On Agriculture
Fuller
Interstate Commerce Commission
Puller
Federal
T Trade Commission
Prohibition Amendment Arguments Highlight Supreme Court
The Supreme Court continued debates on the prohibition amendment with Solicitor General King and Assistant Attorney General Freason defending it. Rhode Island’s Attorney General Rice closed Rhode Island’s case as appeals from Massachusetts and Kentucky were reviewed for validity amid a chaotic roster of legal maneuvers.
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Washington
DL. C
King
Frierson
Rice
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Kentucky
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Care Courier
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Angel Gas
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Newionn Trust and Savings Bank
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