Business 16 Reawakening Under Old Plan for Trade
A March Washington dispatch outlines a cabinet push toward a wartime style policy to expand domestic and foreign commerce. Secretary Hoover plans advisory committees with key industries to shape production and marketing for foreign markets. The aim is compact, efficient organization resembling wartime practice.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Jarding
Secretary of Commerce
Onver
Hoover
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Mr. Hoover
United Action
Fr. Hoover
Food “Administration
War Industries Board
Washington
Department of Commerce
Conton
America
South America
China
Food Administration
Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Aid
Ioover
Yarding
Hughes
Do Spring Spading in Council Bluffs with Gold as Bait
A force of laborers in Council Bluffs, Iowa, spaded large areas of Fred Poffenberger and T. A. Daly homes under Claude Gunn’s guidance, seeking Burlington maincar robbery bonds believed hidden. Officials say more than $1,000,000 in bonds may be involved. burning theory discarded.
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Council Bluffs
Associated Press
Council’ Bluffs
Fred Poffenberger
T. A. Daly
Sheriff Warns Strikers as Rioting Threat Looms
Des Moines march 18 peace returned to the Green foundry after two days of strike action by iron moulders. Sheriff W E Robb served notice that further rioting would mean jail for all parties. He appealed to union men and the company to avoid actions reopening hostilities while a heavy police guard patrolled the works. The strike began two weeks earlier over a wage cut.
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United Press
Des Moines
Green Foundry
W. E. Robb
Wisconsin Co eds Taken Suddenly
Fifteen Wisconsin co-eds at the University of Wisconsin dormitory Barnard Hall fell ill Tuesday night amid rumored poison. Dr. Robert Van Vaizan called reports of 200 affected absolutely erroneous. A cafeteria analysis found no tainted food.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Barnard Hal
Robert van Vaizan
University
Chemistry
Chemistry Department
Wrangel Appeals for Aid to Stay Armies
Gen. Baron Wrangel, a former anti Bolshevik commander on the Crimean front, appeals to the United States and other nations for funds to keep his army intact. The French, unwilling to continue financing, propose repatriation, arguing the evacuation from Crimea was humanitarian but largely reflects misjudgment.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Baron Wrangel
Crimian Front
United States
Binghamton Papers Offer Printing Trade Training
The Morning Sun resumes publication after a March 8 strike by local printers. It invites people to learn the printing trade or apply for positions, with emphasis on world war veterans. The Binghamton Press also resumes and carries a similar offer.
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Associated Press
Binghamton, N
Morning Sun
the Sun
Binghamton Press
Commercial Attache Established at Riga
The department of commerce announced in Washington that an office at Riga will be established under H. L. Groves, former trade commissioner at Zurich. The territory will cover Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia, and the attache will provide American merchants with trade information on the region.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Riga
H. L. Groves
Zurich
Switzerland
Department of Commerce
Finland
Esthenia
Lithuania
Latvia
German Merchants Plan Trade Reprisal
Berlin reports the Central committee of the German wholesale trade organization adopted a resolution declaring it patriotic to refrain from purchasing nonessential goods from countries that impose economic penalties on Germany.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Central Committee
The
German Wholesale Trade Organization
Germany
Secretary Hoover Jointly Names American Representatives Abroad
The commerce department and Secretary Hoover act together under the Commerce Department Act to appoint consuls and other representatives of America abroad as reported in the Evening Post of 1921.
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Hoover
Commerce Department
The
New Fore Evening Post Inc
Jury Frees Clara Smith Hamon in Murder Trial
Ardmore Oklahoma March 18 Clara Smith Hamon freed of murder charges for the shooting of Jake L Hamon by a jury after a two week trial They acquitted on the first ballot and she cried I am the happiest woman in the world She plans a short visit with her sister at Wilson before possibly moving to El Paso where her father is seriously ill
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Clara Smith Hamon
Associated Press
Ardmore
Okla
Jake L. Hamon
Clara Smith
Hamon
Wilson
el Paso
Tam
Claraamon
Shawn's Padah Captures Grand Steeplechase at Liverpool
Shawn's Padah won the grand national steeplechase at Liverpool with Bore second and All White third among 36 starters. The four mile and 856 yard track on the Aintree course drew an enthusiastic crowd as several spills occurred. The winner earned 2,506 pounds. ownership listed for the top horses included J. Q. Alpines and IT. Brown.
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Talted Press
Liverpool
Eng
Shawn
Padah
Bore
All White
J. Q. CG
Alpines
Brown
Lord Wavertree
Aintree
Balance of Bonds May Be Used by Board
Balance of 17000 remaining from the 305000 refunding bonds issued June 1 1920 may be used by the board of supervisors of Black Hawk county to meet indebtedness of other funds than that for which it was issued if the bill introduced by C B Santee representative from this district to Iowa Assembly is adopted.
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Board of Supervisors
Black Hawk County
C. B. Santee
Iowa Assembly
State Police Targeted by Gunfire at Willis Branch
More than 100 shots were fired at six state police stationed in Willis Branch, a mining town near Glen Jean, on Tuesday night. The shots came from moonshine cabins and were returned by the police. No fatalities were reported.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Willis Branch
Glen Jean
Farmer Burns Becomes Lecturer in Omaha
The onetime heavyweight wrestling champion known as Farmer Burns, now 60, has signed with a sporting company as a lecturer. The announcement came from Omaha on March 18. A separate note from Westerly, Illinois reports the submarine N-2 was floated near Watch Hill reef and towed to New London submarine base, appearing undamaged.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Parmer’ Burns
Burns
BR. IL
Hill
New London
Bonar Law Resigns as Prime Minister Affects Unionists
London reports a first magnitude political crisis after A Bonar Law retires from the British cabinet. The Times says the resignation will weaken the coalition government and a Unionist leader will be chosen Monday. Law is a widower who lost two sons in the war and plans a Riviera sea voyage with his daughter for a few months abroad.
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Associated Press
London
A. Bonar Law
London Times
Fort the Riviera
Harding Considers Embargo Appeals With Cabinet
President Harding weighs Western senators and representatives plea for immediate embargoes on wool hides meats and butter amid foreign competition. He plans cabinet discussion before acting as tariff and revenue reforms move through Congress. Viviani visit and League of Nations revival discussed at cabinet.
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Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
Harding
Herding
Congress
House
Ways and Means
Treasury Department
Fordney
Everoene Harding
House Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Mellon
Congression
League
United Press
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
League of Nations
Rene Viiviani
Viviani
Todey
Debs Halts Picket Plan At White House
Socialist leader Eugene V Debs has halted plans to picket the White House to push for his release from Atlanta federal prison. Debs' attorney Samuel B Castleton said a nationwide campaign will be undertaken to obtain his release.
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Associate? Press
Atlanta
Eugene V. Debs
White House
Samuel B. Castleton
Debs
Ends Govt Supervision Of Livestock Shipments
Washington March 1 United Press reports the ending of government supervision of stockyards and livestock commissions effective March 3, as announced by the Bureau of Markets of the U S Department of Agriculture.
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iBy United Press
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Highways Weather Forecast For Iowa Towns
Weather Bureau report lists Charles City and nearby towns including Albert Lea Algona Des Moines and Dubuque. Highways in good condition with seasonal volume. unsettled weather expected tonight and Saturday with likely showers in eastern and central areas.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Charles City
Albert Lea
Minn
Algona
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Des Moines
Dubuque
Faribout Minn
la Crosse
Wis
Munson City
Marsnailtown
New Hampton
Postville
Waterloo
Waverly
Banker Stillman Kept Chorus Girl in Flat Charged
New York March 18 United Press reports publicized Mrs James A Stillman counter charges in the Stillman divorce case Attempts at out of court settlement failed and rumors implicate Stillman visiting an apartment under the name Leeds with Florence H Leeds a former Century revue chorus girl born 1898 26 years old The apartment reportedly luxurious renting for 3500 a year
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United Press
New York
Stillman
James A. Stillman
Leeds
Florence H. Leeds
Earl
Stillman Divorce Proceedings Resumed in White Plains
White Plains March 18 United Press reports efforts to settle the Stillman divorce out of court failed. Justice Morschauser ordered arguments proceed next Wednesday. Mrs Stillman’s attorneys seek James A Stillman to justify $10,000 monthly temporary alimony and $25,600 in lawyers fees.
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United Press
White Plains
Stillman
Morschauser
Judge who called blondes fickle has nice time explaining
New York March 18 Municipal Court Justice William Morris, famed for ruling blondes are too fickle for jury service, defended himself in an interview. He revealed he is blond and has had a blonde wife for 40 years. He praised three brunettes who volunteered to fill a panel and quipped about blondes being an excellent race.
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Associated Press
New York
William Morris
Financial Troubles Drive Bankston Man to Suicide
The body of Joe Mills, 29, of Bankston, Ja., missing since Monday, was found in a cave near his home with his head apparently blown off and a shotgun beside him. He leaves a widow and a two-year-old son. In a letter to his wife Mills cited financial difficulties and asked her to pray for him and the baby.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
Joe Mills
Bankston
Mills
Bandit Shot Down in Running Gun Fight with 50 Policemen
Chicago March 18 a bandit armed with pistols engaged in a running gun fight with more than 50 policemen. The bandit was shot to death after a prolonged exchange as ammunition ran out. Several officers were wounded and Detective Mix was in critical condition. Mix spotted the suspect, the bandit fired, and the chase ended with his cornering after reinforcements arrived.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Dreath
Jand
Mix
Labor Leaders Will Oppose Wage Cut
An indication that labor leaders will oppose a proposed wage reduction in the state. R. R. Butzer, chairman of the system board of adjustment, represents members of the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Carriers in the employ of the company.
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Ooigned
R. R. Butzer
System Board of Adjustment
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks
Burroughs Returns Home to Pasadena Cabin
John Burroughs the naturalist is back at his winter cabin in Pasadena Glen fully recovered from a mirror ailment that had put him in the hospital for several weeks. He will celebrate his eighty fourth birthday on April 3.
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Associated Press
Pasadena
Cal
John Burroughs
Pasadena Glen
Atterbury Leads Rail Board Fight on Labor Pact
In Chisage March 18 the railroad labor board heard unions press for a national board of adjustment while Atterbury argues to abrogate the existing system. Testimony showed a 60 to 41 majority favoring continuation, with Atterbury’s stance adopted. Jewell outlined a 11-point labor bill of rights as a basis for a new national agreement.
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LABOR
RAIL
United Pleas
Chisage
Labor Board
National
Board of Adjustment
Federal Railroad Labor Board
Robert S. Binkerd
Executives’ Association
Tinkert
Tabor Committee
National Board of Adjustment
W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atterbury
Federal Board
Frank P. Walsh
Pennsylvania
Walsh
Binkerd
New York Central
Mi- Hardy
Atterury
Boards of Adjustment
Cuyler
Committee of 11
W. G. Besler
Carl R. Gray
Hale Holden
H. E. Byram
J. H. Hustis
E. EB. Loomis
M. Dp. Maher
C. H
Norwalk Farmer Held for Killing Woman With Auto
Norwalk farmer Ray P. Nortrand was held without bail after an automobile collision killed Mrs. Sorokin and injured two others. Police say the Bertrand car traveled about 40 miles an hour and struck a touring car carrying Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sorokin and Mrs. W. Sacha. Mrs. Sorokin died beneath the wreckage. the Sorokins and Mrs. Sacha were seriously hurt. Bertrand faces manslaughter charges.
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United Press Des Mobins
Ray P. Nortrand
Norwalk
Bertrand
Joseph Sorokin
W. Sacha
Sorokin
Reindictment Sought for Seven Baseball Players
Chicago March 1 State's attorney Robert B Crowe announces plans to present seven baseball players to a grand jury for reindictment after dismissal of their cases yesterday. He aims to proceed today and, if needed, as soon as possible. The clock ticks with less than two weeks remaining before the 18 month statute of limitations expires.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Robert B. Crowe
Council Warns Germany Over Troop Movements on Silesia Front
Paris March 18 The council of ambassadors issued a note to the German plebiscite delegation warning against concentrating troops on the Upper Silesian frontier. It reiterates that order in Upper Silesia is under the interallied commission and that Germany will be held responsible for disorders arising from armed German forces entering the plebiscite area. A similar note was sent to the Polish plebiscite delegation.
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Associated Press
Paris
Council of Ambassadors
Sillesian
Berlin
Upper Silesia
Interallied Commission
Germany
Repass Bonus Bill in Corrected Form
Des Moines March 18 The senate repassed the soldiers bonus bill after necessary amendments correcting an error The measure originally required the secretary of state to affix the state seal but that act is reserved to the governor
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Associated Press
Des Moiines
Senate
Iowa
Wanderer Found Guilty of Murder With Death Penalty
Chicago jurors convict Carl Wanderer of murdering a ragged stranger in an alleged mock holdup. The panel fixes the death penalty after a 29 hour deliberation as the judge orders sentencing.
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Wanderer
Associated Press
Chicago
dCarl Wanderer
Policemen to Patrol American Legion Meeting at Madison Square Garden
New York on March 18 five hundred policemen were detailed to manage an expected crowd of 30 000 for the American Legion all American meeting at Madison Square Garden. The event, seen as a protest against the Horror on the Rhine gathering, aims to show disapproval of hyphenated propaganda with Gen Pershing as the principal speaker and F W Galbraith presiding.
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Associated Press
New York
American Legion
Madison Square Garden
Legion
Gen. Pershing
F. W. Galbraith
Illinois Central to Cut Wages for Unskilled Workers
The Illinois Central Railway proposes a new wage scale effective April 17 with a minimum 25 cents per hour for unskilled maintenance labor. Over 5000 Waterloo employees may be affected, with conferences scheduled in Chicago to discuss the changes under the Transportation Act. The move aims to offset revenue declines from lower traffic, and the company anticipates needing more workers later to handle upcoming maintenance work.
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Trlnoig Central Railway Company
A. E. Clift
W. S. Williams
Western Lines
Ilinois Central
Waterloo
Illinois Central
Chicago
Labor Board
Clift
Aseri
Illioois Central
East
South
Two Sailors Killed in Aircraft Mishaps at Fleet Maneuvers
On board the U S S Pennsylvania off Guantanamo Cuba March 18 Walter Johns chief gunners mate died after jumping from an observation balloon that broke free from the battleship Florida during fleet maneuvers. A R McNeil of the seaplane division was killed when the propeller of a seaplane struck him after it rescued crew from another balloon, with his body still unrecovered.
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Associated Press
U. S
S. Pennsylvania
Guantanamo
Cuba
Walter Johns
Florida
United States Fleet
Retief
A. R. McNeil
Nevada
Negroes Hanged for Sailor Murder in Baltimore
William Davis and Charles Lewis, both negroes, were executed at Baltimore city jail for the killing of sailor Ernest Garretson last September. Robbery motive cited. Lewis smoked a cigarette during the walk to the scaffold.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
William Davis
Charles Lewis
Baltimore City
Ernest Garretson
Lewis
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