President 1 Told Bonus Cost Total 56.7 Billion
Treasury actuaries prepared figures on the soldiers bonus bill showing a total cost near 56.7 billion over 60 years. The plan includes a sinking fund of government bonds and staggered payments to veterans and estates, with a shift to forty year bonds to extend liquidation.
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International News
Washington
D. C
Congress
Treasury
Coolidge
Gore
United States
Rumnee
Menty Whey
Treaminy Mallon
Batweean
Treasury Actuaries
Pallcies WillemMount
Bullet Flattens on Skull of Lad Who Loved a Waitress
Kenneth Kauffman 19 went out with Mabel Palien a waitress in Fort Dodge Iowa and after she refused a ride he fired a pistol at his head in a rented car. The bullet lodged in his skull but did not penetrate, and he survived after treatment.
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Fort Dodge
Kenneth Kauffman
Mabel Palien
Mabel
Young Kauffman
Dobugno State Briefs Amid Spring Mississippi Overflow
Dobugno reports considerable overflow from the Mississippi River with high water expected to recede soon. In Dubuque, local leaders and national headquarters commendations are announced for Harvey F Haltmeyer and Stoutmaster McGregor. The Dubuque County Bankers Association names OH Reider president for the coming year. Memorial services honor Marian Laurence, longtime secretary of the International Sun School, marking 35 years of service. Portland Oregon notes a separate automotive incident. a man identified as EK M Kio Ovumowa of Ta dropped dead in Kibler.
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Dobugno
Mississippi
McGregor
Stoutmaster Harvey
F. Haltmeyer
Secours
U Dubuque
Dubuque
Samuel Kinstler Dies. Waterloo Merchant Tailor’s Son
Samuel Kinstler, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Kinstler, grew from local youth to Chicago resident. His father, a well known Waterloo merchant tailor, ran the business with R H Murphy before Samuel later sold his share and moved. Survived by widow, daughter Josephine, brother Merritz of Los Angeles, and two sisters Mrs Minnie Goodman of Chicago and Mrs Frank Weeterloo. Funeral plans unknown.
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Samuel Kinstler
Chicagn
H. Frank Park
Samuel
B. Kinstler
Waterloo
R. H. Murphy
Jer
Murphy
Chicago
Kinstler
Josephine
Merritz
Los Angeles
Caly
Minnie Goodman
Frank
Weeterloo
New Fight Breaks in Congress Over Jap Closing Date
Congressional clash erupts over the planned start of exclusion. Senators Norela and Shortridge accuse motives behind the White House shift and threaten a point of order to block time extensions. The dispute centers on whether the Senate House conferees acted beyond their authority by adding new material to the agreement. The California and Nebraska Republicans spar as the deadline looms toward July 1.
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Congress
Hughes
Cansee
Coolidge-Hughes
Norela
Nebraske
Cooliikdge
DIA
California
Nebraska
Shortridge
Senate
Holse Confarceg
Ford Offer for Muscle Shoals Faces Growing Opposition
Congress debate over the Muscle Shoals plan widens as critics charge Ford’s 100 year lease and tax relief violate conservation policy and regulation norms. Proponents push commission review to compare offers and pursue best terms for government and public.
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Foard
Ford
Congress
Hoover
Cate
Farm Bureau Federation
Spakeenen
Nan Burton
Ohio
Senate
Vo Hersh-Tribuse News Sery
Indictment Sets Conspiracy Case Against Hair Tonic Firm
A federal grand jury in New York indicted Hair Tonic Corporation and 31 individuals for conspiracy to evade liquor taxes and defraud the government. The Reuther Manufacturing Company, maker of hair tonic, allegedly sold more than $500,000 in alcohol to bootleggers in Chicago, Minneapolis and other western and midwestern cities since October 1971.
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New York
Fudge Goddard
West
Middlewest
Lemon
Reuther Manufacturing Corporation
Chicago
Minneapolis
Man Armed With Bible and Pistol Leads in Battle
Peter Gaston walked into the Federal hotel lobby with a Bible and a revolver. He challenged guests and then fired on police as George Fleischer and officers joined the scene. Gaston was shot and killed by authorities.
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United Prose
Kansas City
Peter Gaston
Federal Hotel
Theus
Ellis Gin
George Fleischer
Nort Hotel
Fleischer
Gaston
State Sunday School Council Approves 20800 Budget
Marshalltown Iowa May convention of the State Land School Council of Religious Education was told the executive council set a 20800 budget for the next 14 months. Disbursements in 22 months totaled 17002.64 with 1000 borrowed. Over 3000 Sunday schools exist in town with 415000 enrollment. over 400000 Iowa children not enrolled. Burlington favored for 1924 convention. Polk County delegates lead in attendance and mileage. County awards to be announced before afternoon close.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
State Land School Council of Religious Education
Walter Mutton
Hurston
Towa
Burlington
Polk County
Mahaska
President Too Busy Now to Enjoy Usual Morning Walk
Washington May reports that President Coolidge is skipping his regular early morning walks due to rising Capitol workload and the approach of a congressional adjournment. He now only takes an evening stroll after leaving the office, abandoning the half mile pre breakfast routine.
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Washington, D. C
Capitol
President Coolidge
White House
Altha
Conlidse
Newcastle Consul Opens After Prolonged Dispute
The imbroglio over the American consulate at Newcastle ended when J. Nasmith the new American consul officially met the lord mayor to resume consulate functions. He expects the office to reopen and be open for business within a fortnight.
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Newcastle. Eng
Newcastle
J. Nasmith
Nasmith
Omaha Civic Leader John C. Wharton Dies at 74
John C. Wharton of Omaha died suddenly of heart disease at his residence. A native of Illinois, he was 74 and longtime civic leader, former Omaha postmaster, and a member of the National Republican committee's finance committee. He attended Town Wesleyan College in 19th century records.
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Omaha
Neh
John C. Wharton
National Republican Committee
Illinois
Tn Town
Cedar Rapids Man Installed as Iowa Dental Society Leader
Cedar Rapids man was installed as president of the Iowa State Dental Society at the closing session of the state convention in Des Moines. Other officers named include C. Shaw of Des Moines, president elect J. B. Forney of Keokuk, treasurer Frank Fourt of Patonfield, and Earl S. Smith of Cedar Rapids as secretary.
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Des Moines
May
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Dental Society
Opicera
Jenshaw
J. B. Forney
Keokuk
Frank Fourt
Patrfield
Earl S. Smith
Laws Citr
Homely Slayer Sentenced to Prison for Murder
Mrs. Unkulfer 44, described as a plain, colorless woman, mourned her looks as she prepared to depart for JoNet prison to serve a life sentence for murder. She was convicted of first degree murder for killing Sam Holt schhoff, with temporary insanity claimed but the prosecutor saying she killed Boltschoff because he was tired of her.
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Chicago
May
Boltschoff
Dry Delegation Fights Beer Bill in Congress
A Washington delegation led by Warner B Wheeler of the Antisaloon League opposed compromise bills to permit 2.75 percent beer before the House Judiciary Committee. Francis F Parlay of the National Liberal Alliance claimed support from millions who voted via referendum for modification. A clash arose over alleged Michigan and Ohio ballot practices as Foster challenged the sentiment.
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Associated Preas
Washington, Dp. Co
Warnerb. Wheeler
Antisaloon League
House Judiciary Committee
Prohibition
Wheeler
Francis F. Parlay
National Liberal Alliance
Astoria
Ore
Michigan
Foster
Ohio
Troster
Harley
U.S. Winter Wheat Crop For 1924 Forecast Decline
The 1924 winter wheat crop is forecast at 3,013,000 bushels, 4.4 percent below last year's harvest. Rye production is projected at 61,750,000 bushels. Last year’s wheat total was 63,023,000 bushels, with 102,262,006 bushels in 1922 and a 10 year average of 66,370,600 bushels.
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Washington, D. T
Department of Agriculture
P T Meeting Urges Bible for Schools
In St Paul Minnesota on May National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers associations heard a plea to include Bible reading in daily public school programs nationwide Mrs Milton P Higgins led the round table on spiritual training aiming to foster religious instruction in schools across the United States
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St. Paul
Minn
United States
National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers Associations
Milton P. Higgins
Wonster
Woman Leaves 22000 To Church And Institutions
The will of Catherine Drunner of Central City filed for probate in Marion County district court directs $22000 to religious and educational institutions. Parsons College Fairfield receives 2070. Cedar Rapids Sunshine Mission 2000. First Reformed Church Cedar Rapids 1000. others include 2060, 4600 to First Reformed boards and multiple gifts to missions, relatives, and friends.
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Marion
Catherine Drunner
Central City
Parsons College
Pairfield
Sunshine Mission
Cedar Rapids
First Reformed Church
General Board of Foreign Missions
Board of Home Missions
Clara Kimball Young Leaves Hospital Saturday
Fore Wayne May an unspecified year Clara Kimball Young who has been in a hospital since a performance incident three weeks ago will leave the hospital Saturday. She plans to go to Chicago before returning to her home in Los Angeles.
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Fore Wayne
Clara Kimball Young
Chicago
Los Angeles
Ruhr Coal Miners Idle as Strike Roils Ruhr Basin
Unilest Creasy reports May unrest as coal mines in the Ruhr lock out thousands over an eight hour day. Miners respond with a general strike while authorities and industrialists clash amid wartime reparations pressures and spying rumors.
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Berlin
Ruhr
Iday
Lft
Altho
Teapot Dome Hearing Opens as Audience Is Absent
Senate oil committee session details Teapot Dome and Elk Hill production under the Doheny and Sinclair leases. KH Buster Bain says 7–8 wells on Elk Hill have yielded about 690000 barrels, no new drilling since inquiry began, Teapot Dome not suitable for naval fuel, drainage effects explained.
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Associated
Dhen Washington
Teapot Dome
Mik Hill
Senate
Nrat
Doheny
Fatt
Pacific
Atlantic
Fall
Bain
Davenport Strike Settled by Raise
Davenport electrical workers end walkout after wage rise of 12 to 18 cents an hour to take effect July 1. Other crafts seek proportional increases but will keep working during retroactive adjustment.
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Davenport
Medical convention in Des Moines discusses technical topics
Des Moines May 8. The annual Iowa State Medical Society convention opened yesterday and will continue through tomorrow. The talks covered technical subjects and related professional topics.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Medical Society
Building permits listed for residents and garages
Henry Serbork 215 Peoria residence G TK Sitmore residence A W Calhoun range? j& TR Brace 525 Riehl Bridge 200 D M Balliet Randolph garage work noted
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Henry Serbork
Peoria
G. TK Sitmore
A.W. Calhoun
J&, TR. Brace
D. M. Ballieet
Randolph
Gariise
Offi cers Engage in Wild Chase with Legger Suspect
In Clarksville eight sheriff deputies chase William McCunniff known as a legger across town after they attempt to arrest him for liquor sales. The pursuit ends when officers disable the water supply and halt the ride amid damage to trees poles and property.
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Allison
William McCunoll
Clarksville
Legger
Joca
McCunniff
Mac
Special Registration Faces Polk County Road Bonds Plan
A special voter registration will be necessary if Polk County's 31,560,000 bond plan for road paving is put to a June 2 primary vote. Attorney General Gibson ruled after an appeal from county authorities facing either urgent registration or delaying the project until after the fall election. The law requires registration to hold the election.
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Des Moines
Palk
Gibson
Polk Councisors
Railroad clerks demand restoration of peak wage scale
International News Wire reports New York May 1921 railroad clerks nationwide press demands to restore the United States railway board peak wage scale set July 1 1920. Clerks seek average increases from 4 to 8 cents an hour or more with prior blanket rise eroded by subsequent cuts and road by road adjustments.
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International News Wire
New York
United States Railway Board
Labor Board
Separate Smoking Room Provided for New York Convention
New York May 8 due to the presence of women and fire regulations smoking will be restricted at the Democratic national convention. Joseph P Day chairman of the New York committee announced that a departmental store has provided a clubroom for delegates and guests at Madison Square Garden. The art theatre in the garden will be converted into a lounge with postal and telephone facilities. A special entrance will lead directly from the garden to the theatre for delegates to enter without going outside the building.
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New York
Joseph P. Day
4& Department Store
Madfeon Square Garden
Canadian Slayer Hanged in Welland Jail
William Albert Camfield confessed to murdering Albert J. Morningstar a Christmas Day ago and robbing him before setting fire to the farm. He was hanged today in Welland jail, the first execution in the county prison in 36 years.
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Welland
Ont
William Albert Camfield
Albert J. Morningstar
Former Dictator Cipriano Castro Bonded to Keep Peace
Cipriano Castro former Venezuelan dictator living in Sana Juan Porto Rico has been placed under a $100 bond to keep the peace after he fired several shots from a pistol to frighten youths near his home. He said he fired in the air to deter noisy boys who had annoyed him with their campaigns.
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Sana Juan
Porto Rico
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Jewelers and wife robbed of valuables at home
In Chicago on May 8 Samuel Goldman head of a jewelry company and his wife were robbed of jewels valued between 10 000 and 15 000 in the vestibule of their home. Two masked bandits carried out the robbery and police believe the couple were followed from a Loop cafe they visited after the theatre.
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Chicago
Samuel Goldman
Jewalry
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