Public Utilities Face Money Shortage Across Iowa West
Public service corporations in electric gas and telephone lines across the west Waterloo and northeastern Iowa face a critical period as money tightens. Banks refuse loans and credit tightens, threatening the Citizens Gas Electric Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern rail line and local fare plans.
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Chicago
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Citizens' Gas & Electric Company
United States
Citizens’Gas, & Greeting
Valley Road
Waterloo, Cedar Falls &Northern Railroad
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Citizens’ Gas & Electric Company
Debs Campaign Help Denied by French Socialist Leader
Jean Longuet, French Socialist leader, says his planned visit to America and lectures were to be non political and organized with American Socialists in Chicago. Debs is expected to be the presidential nominee while in prison, with Nearing, Stedman, and Mauerer named as possible vice presidential contenders.
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Associated Press
Paris
Jean Lougnet
Chamber of Deputies
America
State Department
Chicago
Longuet
Hare
Debs
Jean Longuet
New York
Eugene V. Debs
Socialist
Socialist National
Scott Nearing
Seymour Stedman
Outeago
James F. Mauerer
Pennsylvania National Trust Co
Keep Present Roads Up Auto Man Urges
Senate Post Roads Committee opened hearings on federal road funding increases with M E B Eldridge of the American Automobile Association urging continued road work. He argued that maintaining existing roads amid high costs is essential and that transportation costs are community costs.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Post Roads Committee
M. EB. Eldridge
American Automobile Association
Hungarian Plebiscite Request Refused at Versailles
Paris May 5 The conference of ambassadors delivered an unofficial reply to Hungary’s demand for a plebiscite in detached territories of the proposed peace treaty. The reply is negative and the Hungarian delegation has 10 days to reply.
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Associated Press
Paris
Conference of Ambassadors
Versailles
Hungary
More Stills Now Than Before Prohibition Enforcement
In a May 5 House debate, Gallivan of Massachusetts said illicit stills rise despite enforcement costs reaching 88 million dollars annually. He stated that anti prohibition funds fund agents to locate stills and noted moonshiners claim romance and respectability. He cited 6,000 stills captured and 300,000 gallons seized during early prohibition.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gallivan
Massachusetts
Congress
Delivery notice for Courier paper before 3 20 clock
The notice states delivery should reach homes before 3 20. If due to carrier error or other cause you do not receive the paper by that time, call the office before 6 70 p m for a reprint or replacement copy.
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Phang
U C Destroyer Ordered to Take Stand Off Mexico
Reports from Washington and New York detail U C destroyers sailing toward Mexican waters under Secretary Daniels orders. Carranza air raids target rebel towns as the revolution broadens its reach across Morelos and Cuernavaca.
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Morelos
Cuautla
Pablo Gonzalez
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Army essay contest medals awarded at Central High Stadium
Secretary Baker presented gold silver and bronze medals to Donald J Campbell Clinton Iowa Marjone Sheetz Chillicothe Missouri and Bettie Bowen Eason De Soto County High School Olive Branch Miss The ceremony in Washington attended by school children army officers and officials included a parade with detachments from nearly every army branch and school awards to the winning schools.
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Donald J. Campbell
Clinton,la
Marjone Sheetz
Chillicothe
Bet
Oklahoma Senator Owen Opens Presidential Campaign
Oklahoma Senator Owen announced as Democratic candidate for president at a luncheon, stressing female voters and human rights as core party strengths. The report notes optimism about Democratic prospects amid shifts in national politics.
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Boston
Owen
Oklahoma
Hoover voices surprise at California delegates vote for his nomination
New York May statement by Herbert Hoover notes surprise that more than a third of the party protested against Senator John C. Johnson’s opposition to any league to prevent war. He cites California loyalty to the senator’s leadership and its impact on international policy.
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Herbert Hoover
California
Johne’ Son
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Missouri Republicans rally for 1932 national convention
Roscoe C Patterson told the Missouri state Republican convention in Kauss City that Democrats misrule seven years and urged policies to ensure America’s strength and independence. The gathering planned to elect four delegates at large to Chicago and set plans for training camp campaigns as women participated in deliberations for the first time.
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Associated Press
Kauss City
America
Roscoe C. Patterson
Springfield
Missouri Stile
Mrr. Patterson
Chicago
Delast
Armed bands clash near Dusseldorf leaving two dead
In the suburbs of Süchteln and Viersen near Dusseldorf, armed bands clashed with the Reichswehr and local police. The exchange left two killed and four wounded according to a semi official dispatch from Dusseldorf.
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Germany
Die Agsovinich Press
Copenhagen
Suehteln
Viersen
Dusseldorf
Reischwehr
Lard Rendering Tank Explodes at Ottumwa Plant
An explosion at the John Morrell Packing plant in Ottumwa caused extensive damage to a lard rendering tank. Estimated damage reaches 100000, with the blast tearing through floors and roof before collapsing, but no fatalities were recorded as workers had already left. No cause has been determined.
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Ottumwa
Associated Press
Damadge
T. H. Foster
John Morrell Packing
Stock Exchange orders probe into Replogle Steel dealings
The Stock Exchange committee on business conduct orders an investigation into Replogle Steel amid high activity and suspicions of a possible corner. Replogle is reported to be partially controlled by financial interests in New York and Chicago.
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New York
The
Stock Exchange
Replogie
Chicago
Bandit Chief Held as Slaying Y Men
Bandit chief Abraham arrested at Aleppo Syria by authorities in May for the February double killing of James Perry and Frank Johnson near Aintab. The victims were American men associated with the Y organization and the case connects to regional bandit activity.
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Associated Press
Abraham
Aleppo
Syria
James Perry
Frank Johnson
Aintab
Freight rate increases proposed for eastern southern and western railroads
The Interstate Commerce Commission staff proposes freight rate hikes of 30.4 percent for eastern lines 50.9 percent for southern roads and 3.9 percent for western lines. The plan aims to raise annual railroad income by 7,017,000 to reach the transportation act target.
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Associated Pros
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission of Railway Executives
Garviers
Assassination of Melilla Rabbi on Synagogue Steps
Grand Rabbi Abraham Cohn of Melilla was killed on the steps of a synagogue by a Hebrew who had recently converted to Christianity. The assailant planned to regain the Jewish faith after his petition was refused. The murder occurred during the synagogue service.
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Associated Press
Melilla
Spanish Morocco
Abraham Cohn
Parties Pick Electors Today in Illinois Conventions
The Associated Press reports that on May 5 in Springfield Illinois Republicans and Democrats will select presidential electors and alternates and state central committee members in 25 congressional districts. Conventions will also adopt resolutions related to national state and congressional campaigns.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Central Committee
Ilinois
Brown Shoe Company declares 33 1 3 percent stock dividend
The Brown Shoe company announces a common stock dividend of 33 1 3 percent increasing its common stock from 6 3 0 0 100 to 8 4 0 0 000. The regular quarterly cash dividend at annual rate on the 64,000 shares of common stock also was declared.
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Johnson Favored By Long Odds In California Race
California returns show Senator Johnson leading with about 2,000 more votes than Hoover in a split Republican contest. The Associated Press reports mixed results from four counties as Hoover and Johnson compete amid party endorsements and statewide counts.
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California
Associated Prose
San Francisco
Cal
Lrew. Johnson
Herbert
Hooverly
Hoover
Switchmen Walk Out At Galesburg Yard Amid Quiet Traffic
One hundred twenty four switchmen and 34 switch tenders quit the Chicago Burlington and Quincy yard in Galesburg reporting to work elsewhere. Burlington officials say traffic in the local yard remains practically normal and no laid down demands or strike action have been officially declared. About forty percent of the switchmen are out, with the walkout described as a walkout rather than a strike.
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Galesburg
Saventy
Chicago, Hurlington & Quincy Rail
Chicago Yardmen's Association Lineal
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Harvest plot broken by police in riot fear
A group tied to the W. W. to identify as James Kelly former TI. W. W. secretary treasurer and five other men are under arrest in a crackdown on a plot tied to the W. W. national organization with offices once in Sioux City Iowa and more. Readings show a broad sweep as authorities say the plot sought to influence the upcoming presidential selection and align with Johnson and Hoover groupings while California and New Jersey results hint at shifting political power.
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Kansas City
James Kelly
TI. W. W. National Organization
Sioux City
San Francisco
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Froinian
Hiram
Johnson
Herbert Spa
Hoovar
Wiebe Muha
Hells
Extra Dry Maker's American Wife Dies in Paris
Paris May 5 Mrs Frances Scovilla Mumm native of Micap sas died at Netutlly Monday after recent operation. She had American citizenship restored in October after the immigration committee recommended renpalriation. She and Walter de Mumm married in 1918 but she secured a legal separation the same year.
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Paris
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Micapsas
Netutlly
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de Mumm
House of Repre
Washington
T de Mumm
Seoville-Mummi
Figg backs denim club idea to fight high clothing costs
Washington May 5 Howard Figg special assistant to the attorney general in charge of the high cost of living campaign endorsed the Patchem and Weaver club plan begun in Birmingham to combat rising clothing prices. He said the organization of such clubs was a step in the right direction to reduce costs.
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Washington, D. C
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Birmingham
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Howard Figg
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A D Turns Away From Christ Bishop’s Critique of American Culture
Philadelphia May 3 Bishop Phillip M Rhinelander told the 136th annual convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Diocese of Pennsylvania that the United States has turned away from Christ. He linked this to trends in education literature and entertainment and urged a nationwide Episcopal campaign for increased church membership and inner church affairs. He denounced amusements dress standards sexual looseness and crime as prevailing in theater photoplays and public life.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
United States
Phillip M. Rhinelander
Protestant Episcopal Church
Diocese of
Pennsylvania
Episcopal Churches
Rhinelander
Census reports show city population gains in 1920 data
Washington May 6 census figures list population increases for several cities in 1920. entries include Marlon Indiana 1.5 and 28023 4.288 24.7 percent, Branwood Michigan and Brenham Texas with notable figures, and Orange Nigeria with 3.590.537.
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Knox Hints War Waron Wilson as Senate Debates Peace
Senator Knox, in Washington, argued that President Wilson keeps the nation at war domestically while internationally peace exists. He asserted the executive has seized powers for war’s prosecution and urged Congress to retake control to end war status and restore peace.
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Washington, D. C
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