Births and immigration debate loom in Washington
A Washington DC birth register shows many Italian and Greek names, sparking discussion of race in immigration. Lawmakers in the House consider a bill limiting immigrants to 2 percent of natives from each country, with Italian groups pressuring districts with large Italian votes. Congressman L. Cable calls for nonpartisan action, noting bipartisan shifts over decades and urging defense of American traditions against influxes. The piece hints at broader political maneuvering and public notices.
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Second Term A Bari Gnagy Born in 1885 at Dysart Iowa
Second term candidate A Bari Gnagy, born in 1885 on a farm near Dysart Iowa, moved to Waterloo after high school, first city job as delivery driver for Berkley Hardware. He rose to vice president in five years, later worked in insurance, elected city auditor, and won Waterloo mayoralty two years ago with a large plurality.
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Dysart
High Center
Waterloo
Co. M. Berkley Hardware Company
Mayors slate fields new faces for city council
Waterloo voters face a crowded field as A Warl Gnagy leads a ticket with four new council candidates John G Miller Edward A McFarlane James A Robinson and Frank Fish Joining incumbents are Ralph Slippy and Leon A Link While John R Rector reenters the race to head a Citizens Ticket N W Frisbie also confirms a mayoral bid and petitions proceed for all offices along with park and riverfront commissions plus two judgeships to fill municipal court vacancies
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Ralph Ellis
Waterloo
Ralph Slippy
Leon A. Link
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Hitchins Foundry
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Frank C. Fish
Fish Sign Company
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Citizens
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Western
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Wammand
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Prohibition Official Tied to Major Whisky Plot in Chicago
Federal indictments against 26 individuals and a high prohibition official allege a scheme to steal about 900,000 cases of whisky from the Sibley Warehouse. The scheme allegedly used forged permits and mail theft to move liquor through Chicago druggists and a federation depot, with a New York permit letter forged from officials’ stationery.
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Chicago
Marth
Smoval
Sibley Warehouse & Storage Co
Chicago Tribune
Illinois-Iowa-Wisconsin
Federation Liquor Depot
New York
China and Russia resume diplomatic ties and recognize Dantzig Free State
Moscow reports the public release of the China Russia pact granting full diplomatic recognition to Russia and stating that diplomatic relations will be resumed immediately. The Dantzig Free State is also recognized in the announcement.
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China
Russia
Dantzig Free State
Thaw to Seek Jury Trial for Sanity Hearing
Harry K Thaw, slayer of Stanford White, moves to prove his sanity at a jury trial set to begin April 16 in Philadelphia. If declared sane, he would regain control of an estate reported near two million dollars. Thaw’s petition was granted by Judge Willis Martin with his mother Mary Thaw offering no opposition.
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Senators Let In Ringside Seats at Daugherty Hearing
Washington March 15 Senators receive special seats at the Senate investigation of Attorney General Daugherty. At the opening, Senator Ashurst announced early arrivals would not hold choice seats behind the committee table, a special row was set for listening to testimony.
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Arizona
Election notices list candidates for municipal clerk race
Two candidates with the most votes will win. Charles W. Cotton of 505 Oak Avenue is nominated for municipal court clerk at 3 p m. Aled nomination papers with city clerk for nonpartisan judicial ticket. Ernest W. Koepke seeks reelection after first term as clerk.
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Thompson Files Independent Mayoral Nomination Papers
Former mayor R. CG. Thompson, a two years after A. Wh. Guagy, filed nomination papers at 3 45 p m as an independent candidate for mayor with no supporting ticket. Minutes later Jd. BR. Rector fled for mayor heading the ticket as given in another column.
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Archbishops Hayes and Mundelein Head to Rome for Cardinal Hats
Archbishops Hayes of New York and Mundelein of Chicago arrived in Paris after a rough Atlantic crossing aboard the Berengaria. They will meet papal nuncio Mgr Garretti before departing for Rome to receive their red hats from Pope Pius. The pair, fatigued yet buoyant, were joined by notable members of the American colony.
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Rome
Pope Pius
Atlantic
Cherbourg
Four Bodies Remain to Be Taken Out of Utah Fuel Co Mine
Castle Gate Utah March 15 Only four bodies remain to be recovered from the Utah Fuel company mine No 2 in which 171 men lost their lives because of an explosion a week ago this morning A recheck yesterday showed the death toll 171 not 172 The mine cannot be investigated until ventilation is restored and debris and water are removed
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Qaslle Gate
Utah
U Utah Fuel Company
Body of Woman Found in Trunk near Ogden
A trunk aboard a Union Pacific train from Wyoming and Colorado points carried the body of a young woman with a severed head. The trunk, consigned to Weed California, had been shipped from Denver the day before. A baggage handler spotted blood on the hinges during transfer to a Southern Pacific train and alerted police.
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U S Judge Baker Dies in Chicago at 64
Chicago March 16 Judge Francis B Baker aged 64 a member of the United States circuit court of appeals died here today after several months illness A relapse occurred yesterday and relatives were summoned His death was caused by acute heart disease He had suffered endocarditis for three weeks prior to death.
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Francis B. Baker
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Baker
Ningon City Faces Reinbeck, Gage Title Clash
Ningon City and Reinbeck meet in a northeastern Iowa district cage final with Dysart and Mason City winning earlier. Dysart crushed Monticello 22 to 6, Mason City defeated Reinbeck 30 to 21 as Mason City led 26 to 18 late third quarter. The day included brief notes from Mount Vernon semifinals.
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Hughes Innocent of Fight Film Showing or Illegal Aspects
Washington March 15 Secretary of State Hughes said a day he had not known the pictures were to be shown when she attended the McLean dinner. He was unaware of the royal aspects of the matter and noted the signs were brought into the district of Columbia in violation of a federal statute.
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Tex Rickard
New Jersey
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Senator Jones
New York State
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Third Ring Opens in Scandal Circus
Washington March 15 The third arena was added today to the senate three ring scandal circus as the Watson committee met and issued subpoenas for witnesses to testify Monday on pratt bribery and corruption in the bureau of internal revenue The witnesses are named by Senator Cousens Republican Michigan in a move to expose graft in refunds on over assessments and income taxes Internal Revenue Commissioner Hialg disclosed a secret service of 60 men and a force of 149000 employees are watching for graft Blair warns the graft will be stopped and notes 500 tax returns from 1917 remain unaudited with 8000 more from that year awaiting action and other audits pending.
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Hialg
Blair
London Press Foresees Labor Defeat Over Mine Wage Bill
London report cites Daily Express predicting the labor government will be voted out over the coal miners minimum wage bill. The press notes miners rejected owners' wage offer, creating a serious situation. Government expected to push the bill despite Tory and some Labour opposition in Commons.
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Italy Breaks Oil Negotiations in U S
London dispatch reports Italy has broken off talks with American oil syndicates including Sinclair for Italian oil field exploitation. A Rome source says an Italian syndicate will likely take over development. Government influence came from Washington oil leasing scandal.
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Washington
Cardinal Faulhaber Denies Anti German Propaganda Charge
In Munich March 15 the presiding judge of Ludendorff Hitler treason trial read Cardinal Faulhaber’s letter protesting Ludendorff’s accusation of anti German propaganda during an American tour last year. Von Lossow’s brief refusal to appear is noted and defense counsel claim he testified against his will.
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Protection for Fight Film Evaders Assured
An Associated Press report states the Justice Department and Attorney General Daugherty pursue quieter investigations into protection payments for the Carpentier Dempsey fight and alleged gun money tied to the Cantá rebellion, as new angles emerge on the film industry’s regulatory battles.
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Waterloo Lands Loose Wiles Branch Opens in Waterloo
The Loose Wiles Bakery Company to open a Waterloo branch at 118 Bycamory Street securing a long term lease. Harry Hansen will be Waterloo manager as six traveling salesmen cover Cedar Rapids Fort Dodge Mason City Dubuque and beyond. The 30 by 120 foot two story building is owned by John Teller and will house a new distribution headquarters with hiring planned. The firm operates as Smash ing Biscuits with NYSE listed stock and aims to supply carload shipments locally.
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Waterloo Roofing Company
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Sioux City
Des Moine
Iowa
Mystery in Death of Watchman at Warner Brothers Studio
A Warner Brothers Hollywood studio watchman, A Jenssen, was fatally wounded near the studio gates in Los Angeles. Frank Ferguson, passing by, heard him say I ve been shot and saw him collapse as hospital transport arrived. a warm car registered to H M Warner was inside the gates with no driver present. Detectives searched the dark studio, noting no activity on the stages hours after the killing.
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Franc Rises as Poincare Wins Senate Victory
The franc strengthened after Premier Poincare won Senate approval of his economy plan. The dollar opened at 21 francs and the pound at 90 francs as the measure, backed by a two hour speech, was adopted 154 to 139. The government’s program already passed the chamber of deputies and aims to save about one billion francs annually.
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Weather Outlook For Washington Week Beginning Monday
Washington March 13 5 Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday covers Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys with considerable cloudiness cooler and snow probable in the first part of the week.
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