Viviani Visit Seen As Courtesy Not Major Policy Signal
Washington dispatch analyzes Viviani’s coming visit to the United States as a courtesy gesture from France rather than a sign of firm diplomatic moves. It compares Viviani to French and American figures, notes the uncertain Europe outlook, and suggests the current administration favors no aggressive steps toward league decisions or a Europe delegation.
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Congress
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Illinois
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League of Nations
Jusserend
Harding
Washington
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Root
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Aahington
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New York Evening Fest Inc
Plan Corner Shower Baths for New York Kids
Associated Press report from New York on March 23 describes plans to install shower baths at fire hydrants to cool children in congested districts this summer. The showers will be supervised by firemen as a humane alternative to hose play, with a Finance Committee recommendation for 25,000 in special revenue funds to buy 19 showers.
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Associated Press
New York
Fremen
Committee of Finance
Board of Aldermen
Greeks Plan Offensive Operations in Asia Minor Today
London March 23 advance advices to the British foreign office say Greek armies in Asia Minor intend to begin a second offensive against the Turks today. Hostilities in the area assigned to Greece by the Serres treaty were halted shortly before the allied conference in London, where efforts to revise the treaty were underway.
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Br United Press
London
Asia Minor
British Foreign Office
Greece
Youth Dies from Fall in Iowa College Gymnasium
Des Moines reports Verne Eweing of Des Moines died after a fall in a college gymnasium. He sustained a fractured skull and died early today. Details of the accident are not yet known.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Verne Eweing
Iowa State College
Sues for Whisky To Give Friends Guests in Home
John W. Keiler of Paducah files a federal mandamus suit to force Elwood Hamilton and Paul Williams to release whisky from bonded warehouses. Keiler, a former distiller, says barrels are stored in Early Times, Kentucky, for entertaining friends at his Paducah home and seeks to halt prosecution by U S district attorney W V Gregory. This is the first such action since the J arrest steps act took effect.
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Associated Press
Louisville
John W. Keiler
Paducah
Keiler
Elwood Hamilton
Internal Revenue
Paul N. Willams
W. V. Gregory
United States
Hamilton
Paul Williams
50-Gallon Hooch Plant Found in Nishna River Cave
United Press report from Shenandoah Iowa details a raid by Sheriff Johnson of Fremont County uncovering what is described as the region’s largest hooch plant. Three large stills, mash, and shipping equipment were found though operators escaped. Syrup cans reportedly carried product to Omaha and nearby cities.
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United Press
Shenandoah
Nishna River
Johnson
Fremont County
Omaha
May Give Fort Dodge Man State Board Job
Des Moines dispatch says Gov Kendall may nominate J. B. Butter of West Dodge to the state board of control. Senate has refused confirmation for two women. Butter’s name might be sent to the senate late today.
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Fort Dodge
Associated Press
Des Moines
J. B. Butter
West Dodge
N. E H. Kendall
State Board of Control
Senate
Bitter
Governor Seeks Data on Davenport Street Car Strike
Des Moines March 23. Governor E Kendall has asked for more information on the Davenport street car strike. He has not acted on a petition from Davenport residents seeking a board of arbitration.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Women May Help State Hang Weeks in Polk Jurors
Four women serve on the Polk county district court jury for Eugene C. Weeks charged with murder of George Fosdick. The state seeks the death penalty, reportedly the first Iowa panel with women on a jury facing death as a possible verdict.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Polk County
Eugene C. Weeks
George Fosdick
Iowa
Labor Board Ends Rail Chiefs Quiz in Wage Hearing
Chicago March 23 Brig Gen W W Atterbury vice president of the Pennsylvania railroad wraps up the third day of cross examination by labor union representatives before the railroad labor board He remains opposed to national railroad rules while acknowledging some principles may apply nationally Union attorney Walsh pressed for universal rules and Atterbury noted the distinction between principles and rules The hearing adjourned at noon with tomorrow’s rebuttal testimony set by B M Jewell representing labor interests
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Associaed
Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Gen. Atterbury
Frank P. Walsh
Pennsylvania
Tig
B. M. Jewell
Americans demand German release in Bergdoll case
Washington calls on Germany to surrender Frank Zimmer and Carl Neuf, two Americans jailed for attempting to arrest Grover C Bergdoll. Negotiations continue via the State Department and General Allen as Congress weighs the Bergdoll matter. Bergdoll boasts about public support as German trials end with Neuf and Zimmer sentenced to prison terms.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Frank Zimmer
Carl Neuf
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Philadelphia
State Department
Henry T. Allen
Germany
Hardin
Congress
Bergdoll
Blanton
Texas
Bergdall
Associated Press
Mosbach
Baden
Franz Zimmer
Grover C. Bergdoll
Eberbach
Ney
Zimmer
Neuf
Bergdell
Courier Delivery Notice for Evening Paper
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30 o clock. If you fail to receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please phone S330. Two copies will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 20 p m.
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S330
Architects vs Lumbermen Over Building Costs in Chicago
A clash erupts between the Society of Architects and the Lumbermen's Association of Chicago over lumber prices. Architects claim most grades run 50 to 150 percent higher than 1914, while the lumbermen counter with their own figures and offer to donate charity if the statements prove false. EB. E. Davison, president of the architects, says he will accept the $1,060 challenge.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Eantherness Society of Architects
Lumbermen's Association of Chicago
Society of Architects
Lumbermen's Association
EB. E. Davison
Architects’ Society
Roosevelt Defends Navy Expansion at Dreadnaught Colorado Launch
Camden March 23 Theodore Roosevelt assistant secretary of the navy called opponents of a larger navy fools. He warned of a critical period in history as he spoke at a luncheon for the launch of the new dreadnaught Colorado, urging action against pacifists and anti navy voices.
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United Fress
Camden
N. J
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Colorado
America
Eight Sinn Feiners Slain in Kerry Battle
Cork dispatches report a three hour ambush battle at Dingle County Kerry where eight Sinn Feiners were killed and twenty wounded while four policemen injured. A separate Cork district clash in Blarney left six civilians dead as crown forces searched a farm house.
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United Press
Cork
Sinn
Greek Envoy Vouros Arrives as Charge d'Affaires in Athens
Alexander Vouros, named minister to the United States, will serve as charge d affaires after Greek passports were issued with that status. The American legation declined to vise the passport since relations with King Constantine were not yet established. The Greek foreign office then amended the passports.
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Associated Press
Athens
Alexander Vouros
United States
Vouros
Harding
Constantine
Greek Foreign Office
Legion Planning Mass Meetings Across States
American Legion plans mass meetings in every state beginning with Philadelphia on April 4. National headquarters announces state departments are finalizing arrangements for principal city events with men of national prominence as speakers.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion
Philadelphia
Legion
Berlin seeks more conferences on war reparations push
Germany demands further talks with the allies to arrange indemnity payments, rejects the 1 billion mark due, and fears renewed penalties as France resents the German stance. Berlin notes target date March 23 for initial payment, while Paris says Germany cannot meet the May 1 12 billion mark.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Allied Reparations Commission
Allied Commission
Associated Press
Paris
Reparations Commission
Commission T
Allied
Chicago Merchants Accept Grand Opera Feud and Hawaii Troops
Chicago March 23 Control of the Chicago Opera company has passed to 500 business men each underwriting 1009 to cover expenses. George M Spangier named business manager as the arrangement completes. Secretary of War Weeks said a reinforcement regiment of L A troops is being sent to Hawaii and that the move is not a response to Japanese agitation. Also noted Shell Rock Iowa death of 1 year old Gladys Henley from ton silitis with survivors.
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Chicago
Hawaii
Weeks
Associated Press
Chicago Opera Company
George M. Spangier
United Press
Washington, D. C
L.A
Japan
United States
Shell Rock Child Dles
Shell Rock
Gladys
Ralph Henley
Weather outlook for Iowa and Minnesota towns
The report lists towns Albert Lea Mason City Charles City Cedar Rapids Des Moines Dubuque and more. A forecast shows fair to good conditions with unsettled periods and a chance of showers tonight and on Thursday for the eastern areas.
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U.S. Department_of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Charles City
Albert Lea
Mion
Iaxona
Cedar Rapids
Dea Moines
Dubique
Arrange Minor Details of Packer Labor Settlement
Washington March 23 With major issues settled Secretary Davis prepared to resume talks with the five meat packers and their union workers. Wage reductions already in effect and arbitration for differences were largely agreed. Hours remained a minor hurdle as a weekly eight hour maximum was seen as a likely solution tailored to the industry.
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Washington, D. C
Davis
Ble
Farmers Join Labor in National League for Reconstruction
Town state committee of the Peoples Reconstruction League was organized here last night with farmer and labor groups present. Speakers included William H. Johnson and Benjamin C. Marsh. Finance and regional appointees listed, league aims to unite farmers and laborers in a legislative reconstruction program.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
People's Reconstruction League
Farmer and Labor
William H. Johnson
National Organization
Benjamin C. Marsh
Farmers National Council
Fred A. Canfield
State Federation of Labor
George W. Potts
Fort Madison
G. A. Gibson
Valley Junction
Want Ad Campaign Reunites Ring With Owner After 15 Years
Faribault Minnesota March 23 A local newspaper want ad drive leads C M Walt of Faribault to place ads in San Francisco papers offering to return a diamond ring found 15 years ago. He found the ring in a theatre and left a notice at the box office but no claimant appeared. He will mail the ring to anyone who describes it and where it was lost.
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Associated Press
Faribault
Minn
C. M. Walt
San Francisco
Walt
Americans Double Capacity for Milk
Washington March 23 The department of agriculture reports that the average American drinks twice as much milk as in former generations. Last year consumption was 44 gallons per person not counting ice cream cheese and butter. Colonial days had every family with a cow, but dairy centers and modern handling and transport now ease city access to milk.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Cigarets Licensing Bill Amended for Report Today
Des Moines March 23 A compromise on the Dodd bill licensing cigarettes to adults has been worked out by the house committee on police regulations and will likely be reported late today The plan allows sales to persons 20 or older and fights minor access with bonds revocable permits injunctions and fines No gender distinction is made minors with cigarettes face misdemeanors if they refuse to reveal sources Dealers must post 1000 bond and pay 100 annual city tax A state tax would be levied on each cigarette sold Opposition grew against the original Dodd bill.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
House Committee On Police Regulations
Double Wedding and Divorces Shake Leibrock Brothers
In Newark a double wedding tied John and Henry Leibrock, brothers from Mamaroneck, to sisters eight years ago. Complaints name a White Plains chauffeur as co respondent, alleging infidelity occurred on the same date. John served Henry s wife and Henry served Mrs John.
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United Pres
White Plalna
Leibrocks
John
Henry Leibrock
Mamaroneck
Newark
N. J
White Plains
Henry
Adequate Service Keynote From Public Utility Speech
Walter A. Shaw former Illinois public utilities official told Iowa and Indiana sections of the Water Works Association that the core regulatory rule is adequate service at reasonable rates. He argued ordinances fixing rates are not immutable contracts and noted courts reject life-of-contract rate bindings. He urged state law changes to let fixed rates prevail for the ordinance term amid high prices.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Walter A. Shaw
Public Utilities Commission of Linois
Iowa
Llinda
Waniertoda Water Works Association
Shaw
Supreme Courts
Public Utility Commission
Miners to Abide by Award of Gov Kilby
The United Mine Workers will respect the governor Kilby award in the Alabama mine strike, a UMWA official said. Kilby, as sole arbiter, denied miners the rights to organize and bargain collectively after operators adopted an open shop policy.
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Gov. Kilby
United Press
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Alabama
Infofectionst
Toay
Civil War General Winkler Dies in California
Brig. Gen. Frederick C. Winkler a Civil War veteran and prominent Milwaukee lawyer died in Los Angeles after a prolonged illness. He arrived six months ago with his two daughters.
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California
United Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Frederick C. Winkler
Milwaukee
Middlewest
Telegraph Briefs Roundup From Around The World
International officers tied to a Missouri and North Arkansas railroad strike were jailed in Arkansas. Gold bars melt and ship to America from Stockholm. Robbers took 3000 dollars from passengers on the Texas Flyer at Muskogee. Upper Silesia vote split Germany 716408 to Poland 471406. Southern provinces of Upper Silesia favored joining Poland per Polish dispatches. Monsignor Bonzano to be named cardinal. Soviet Russia seeks return to trade with the United States. Germany’s reparations bill passes parliament heading to the king for signature. President Harding to attend unveiling of a Simon Bolivar statue in Washington.
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Azated Press
Harrison, Ark
International Railway Brotherhoods
Missouri & North Arkansas
Stockholm
America
Muskogee
Okla
London
Harding
United States
Moscow
Washington, D. C
Simon Bolivar
Murder Drives Woman To Silence As Suspect Flees In Slain Farm Owner’s Car
Lloyd Schuler, 21, a farmhand and brother-in-law, allegedly shot William Matusch, 30, on a farm near Manchester. After forcing the widow and daughter to aid his escape, Schuler withdrew funds from Matusch’s accounts and fled toward West Union, eventually abandoning the car and continuing by another conveyance. The widow reported the crime, and authorities describe Schuler as tall, with a scar, and previously jailed for forgery.
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Lloyd Schuler
William Matusch
Here
Altho
Schuler
Matusch
West Union
Strawberry Point
Postville
Donnan Junction
Edgewood
William
Legion Expels Aid in Rhine Horror Meet
Alexander E. Anderson, once a lieutenant colonel in the One Hundred and Sixty-fifth Infantry, was found guilty of conduct prejudicial to the American Legion and expelled by the New York county executive committee. He did not attend the hearing, sending a letter claiming his post had severed ties with the Legion.
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Associated Press
New York
Alexander E. Anderson
One Hundred and Sixty-ffth Infantry
Veterans’ Organization
Harding Opens Door to Disarmament Talks but Warns Disadvantage
President Harding told a Washington conference with a Society of Friends of Philadelphia committee that he favored disarmament in principle yet pressed ten concrete suggestions. He warned against any agreement that would leave the government at a disadvantage, signaling cautious outreach rather than bold concession.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Society of Friends of Philadelphia
Gavg
Exhibitors Ban Clara Hamon Smith Film in San Francisco
The Allied Amusement Industries of San Francisco, a group of moving picture exhibitors, announced resolutions today prohibiting any films featuring Clara Hamon Smith under its plan. The action reflects concerns over likeness rights and industry standards.
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San Francisco
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