Rathbun pardon inquiry tests Harding in Chicago meeting
Des Moines March 22 witnesses appeared before the one house judiciary committee investigating the Rathbun pardon chase. J L Kennedy Sioux City special prosecutor and Ida Grove attorney Thadeus Snell testified about a Chicago meeting two days before the pardon and about statements by Gov. Harding regarding a possible bargain. Governor Harding denied denials and said his position was distorted by selective quotation. The inquiry resumed with Kennedy and Snell expected to be recalled as the transcript of grand jury testimony is prepared.
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Gov Harding Denies Bribery Charges Over Rathbun Pardons
Des Moines reports Gov. WL Harding rejects any insinuation of corruption in pardoning Ernest Rathbun. Affidavits allege Rathbun’s father paid $5,000 to a lawyer for the governor’s favor, but the governor calls such claims utterly preposterous. Investigation by the Iowa House judiciary committee continues, with testimony on grand jury findings and the revocation process pending results.
Rail Deadlock in England Deepens as Talks Continue
London officials report a one and a half hour Downing Street meeting among miners railway men and transport workers to resolve the stalemate with employers. Railway leaders say the situation is grave after rejecting a wage offer thought to cost 90 million pounds annually and pursuing demands totaling 120 million pounds.
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Priest Taken for Chicken Thief Held Freed Enters Sui
Chicago March 22 The Rev Benno Hildebrandt of Huntley was caught in rain while returning from a sick call and snuck under a farmer’s bath. Frank William and Carl Studt seized him and held him at a jail until he could prove his identity. The trio’s warriors were issued.
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15 Cantonment Sites to Be Purchased for Permanent U.S. Use
Acting Secretary Crowell announced the War Department will buy 15 original cantonment sites for permanent military camps. National guard camps are to be abandoned with exceptions for Camps Kearney and Sevier. Retained camps include Brags, Custer, Devens, Dix, Dodge, Gordon, Grant, Jack, Leo, Meade, Pike, Sher London.
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Courier delivery cut off time notice
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 6.20 o'clock. If there is an error by the carrier or other cause you fail to receive your paper by that time, please phone 3530 and a copy will be sent. Calls must reach this office before 6.36 p.m.
Mackay Removed From Postal Telegraph Control
Washington March 22 Clarence H Mackay president of Postal Telegraph and Cable company was removed by Postmaster General Burleson along with Cook Deegan and the board of trustees from duties related to government controlled operations A F Adams appointed to supervise the system and take over management The action cites failure to implement wage schedules and the 8 hour day and attempts to embarrass and discredit the government operation in various ways Financial reports show 1917 net income at 117264 while board figures list 648,486.34
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Mail From Yanks Jumps Foe Helmets Big Post
Washington reports that after cessation of hostilities American troops began sending souvenirs home from France. Mail volume rose over 20 percent as parcel post carries items including captured German helmets. Nearly 500000 helmets have moved through the mails since the war began as postal rules were relaxed to allow wrapped items with only a shipping tag.
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Cleary Jury Back On Job
The jury that deliberated 11 hours yesterday in the Jeremiah A. JoLeary case charged with violation of the estimate act resumed work after a hotel rest. They sent no message to Judge Hand as they continued their deliberations. Weather outlook for the week predicts rains in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys, then generally fair with temperatures near or above normal.
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Neutrals Debate League Pact and Defensive Alliances
Reports from the Paris Peace Conference reveal Greek Premier Venizelos endorsing purely defensive alliances under the League of Nations covenant. Delegates discuss coercive measures, small-state pass-through rights, and potential Monroe doctrine echoes amid Swiss plebiscite calls and Argentine neutrality questions. United States warships arrive in Kingston for Caribbean resupply before canal transit.
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Income Tax Paid Above Forecast Across Districts
Chicago and Washington report strong first quarter income tax receipts with New York District posting the heaviest totals at 145.6 million dollars and Massachusetts next at 75 million. Overall gains outran last year in most districts though a few like Minnesota and Philadelphia registered declines. North Dakota led the gains with about 240 percent, while Illinois districts showed notable increases.
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Germany Would Not Be Polish Baltic Corridor
Copenhagen reports Berlin newspapers condemn allied council plans to grant Poland a Baltic corridor through Germany. Zeltun Am Mittag warns that landing Polish troops at Danzig would meet military resistance. Theodor Wolff argues against German delegates attending if such terms can not be averted. Germania states no German government would sign a peace treaty with those conditions.
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Reed Stirs Missouri Democrats to Action to Denounce Reed
Jefferson City Mo March 22 Democratic members of the Missouri senate and house held many conferences on a plan to have the state committee call a convention of representatives from every county to endorse the president and denounce Senator James R Reed and reorganize the party if warranted If the convention is not called leaders may push action The 50 Democratic house members who voted to urge Reed to resign over opposition to the league of nations may resign if Reed resigns as well says Representative Chancellor of Barton county
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Southern Roads Only Gainers Thru Federal Operation Last Year
Private railway economics bureau released an analysis of interstate commerce reports showing a $214 million government deficit last year with $150 million in the East, $72 million Western shortfall, while Southern roads posted a surplus of $8.6 million above the guaranteed rental.
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Pershing Shot but Queen with Camera Did It
At Chaumont France on Friday March 21 King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium attended the changing of the guard at American headquarters. Pershing rode at the head of the troops while the queen photographed him. The royal couple then watched a football match between 36th and 7th division teams, the 36th winning 7 to 0, and congratulated the players.
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Ukraine Reds Imperiled by Petlura Drive
Advices to the Swiss Telegraph agency from Proskuroff report that Gen Petluras Ukrainian forces have resumed the offensive. Bolshevik positions in Ukraine are described as critical as the Petlura government strengthens its drive from Proskuroff.
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Prosperity Seen as Follower of Price Agreement
The Associated Press reports that price agreements for major raw materials aim to revive and stabilize business. Steel producers and the commerce department board reached a deal cutting steel by 10 to 14 percent, with officials predicting broader benefits and limited antitrust concerns. A lumber conference opened with optimism, though chairman George N. Peek was absent in New York. sessions were preliminary to data exchange and next week’s conclusions.
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Wilson May Call Special Session by Use of Gable
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson plans a mid May special session of both houses as he returns from Europe. A pre signing session for the peace treaty and handling financial measures may drive the timing. He may tour states to present the league of nations issue to voters if senatorial opposition persists.
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Sistine Choir to Tour the United States in May
The famous Sistine choir from Rome, the oldest and most renowned in the Christian world, will undertake a U S tour this spring under Roman Catholic church dignitaries. It will arrive in May and comprises 20 choral chaplains, longstanding in papal services and ecclesiastical duties since its founding in the fourth century.
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War Department to Shift Funds to Pay All Bills
Washington May 2 Acting Secretary Crowell announced that all obligations of the War Department will be paid despite Congress failing to provide deficiency funds. He said the department would shift its accounts to meet millions in claims, joking that “we may all have to go to jail.”
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