Economy and efficiency drive reform of government
A speech notes the rapid postwar growth of government, urges strict budgeting, and cites Taft era economy efforts. It calls for the joint congressional executive reorganization committee, budget foundations, and persistent cuts to waste. Public and private cooperation is urged to achieve economies and accountability.
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Taft
Congress
Budget System Foundation
Gov
Academy of Political Science
United States Chamber of Commerce
Senate Agrees to Blair Nomination Vote Thursday
The Senate reached a unanimous consent agreement to postpone the nomination of David Blair of North Carolina to the Internal Revenue Commissioner post until Thursday. The move aimed to fill the Treasury Department vacancy despite a lack of senators directly engaged in the case.
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Senate
Blair
Ausocated
Washington, D. C
Tole Nest
David Hi 'Blair
North
Caroline
Ieedey
Treasury
Gas Masks Used Against Ammonia Fumes At Plant
Rey Tiler head of Waterloo fire department received a $16 appreciation check from Waterloo Fruit & Commission Co. after an ammonia pipe burst in a refrigerating plant. The room filled with fumes blocked entry, a still alarm triggered, and Station No. 1 crews wore gas masks and helmets to enter, shut off fumes, and allow repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Tiler
Waterloo Fruit & Commision Co
Burlington Seeks U S Recognition of Treland
Burlington Massachusetts adopts a resolution urging the United States to recognize the Treland Republic. The city council acted this morning citing support for Treland as an independent state.
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Associated Press
Burlington
United States
Trish Republic
Burington
American Golfer Takes First Blood in English Amateur
Bobby Jones of Atlanta defeated G C Manford of new London in the opening round at Hoylake as eight of the invading Americans earned spots in the second round. Francis Ouimet and Chick Evans also won their matches with narrow margins and Jones claimed victory after a steady, early lead.
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Preas Hoylake
RB. T
Bobby) Jones
Atlanta
2. Hurt
Texas
F. J. Wright
Boston
Charles
Chick) Evans
Chicago
W. C. Fownes, Jr
Pittsburgh
J. Douglas
The
United States
Paul Hunter
Los Angeles
Francis Ouimet
R. R. Bartim
Mid-Surrey
W. L. Thompson
American
J. Haut
A. C. Crichton
Wallasay
Wc. Fownes, Jr
Pittsbursh
R.G. O. Hutchinson
the Royal and Ancient
Scraichie
D. S. Crowther
Conmbe Hill
C. BE. Dicke
TC Armour
Lothianburn
H. R. Orr
Prantwick St. Nicholas
Holf
Manford
Jones
Manford Short
Theodore N. Vail Will Reveals Estate and Bequests
The appraisal of Theodore N. Vail estate shows a personal estate of 2,726,440 with 928,669 in New York and a transfer tax base of 720,504. Major gifts include 50,900 to each of nine institutions such as Dartmouth College and MIT, a life estate of 157,980 to Mrs. Mabel Sanderson Vail, and 700,000 to Katharine Vail Marsters.’autres relatives receive various legacies and servants receive minor bequests.
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New York
Theodore N. Vail
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Vail
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Vermont
Acpraiser
New York State
Katherine Vail Marsters
Morristown
N.J
Marster
Mployes
Harding Honors War Dead in New York Visit
President Harding arrived in New York from Washington to attend a day rich with war dead ceremonies. He viewed a Hoboken funeral service for 5,000 American war dead and planned to join the tribute beside the Wheaton transport bodies.
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Republic
iIt
Joseph W. Guyton
One Hundred Twenty-sixth Infantry
Michigan
States of America
New York
President Harding
Washington
West
Ninety-sixth Street
Hudson
Harding
Riverside Drive
F. W. Galpraith
American Legion
Hoboken
Central Park
Fifth Avenue
Twentyfourth Street
Hudson River
Union
Wheaton
Great Army
Battery Park
Fort LaFayette
Camp Dodge Sold to Minneapolis Firm
Minneapolis firm Northwestern Lumber & Wrecking Co. to acquire Camp Dodge buildings and fixtures for 551000. BE Field, secretary, says bid contracts require removal of buildings and equipment by mid next year.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis, Minn
Northwestern Lumber & Wrecking Co
Camp Dodge
BE. T. Field
House Votes 260000 Defense Deficiency Bill For Prohibition Enforcement
The House approved an amendment by Rep. Yelstead to provide 260000 for the deficiency appropriation bill supporting prohibition enforcement until July 1. The enforcement bureau had recently laid off 706 officers for lack of funds.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House Today
Yelstead
Republican
Minnesota
Prohibition Enforcement Bureau
PIANO RECITAL AT OUR LADY OF VICTORY ACADEMY
Miss Marguerite Cordes will give a piano recital at the academy auditorium Tuesday at 8 p m Vocal numbers will be contributed by Miss Anna Casey and Edith Galvin Friends and patrons of the school have been invited.
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Marguerite Cordes
Our Lady of Victory Academy
Anna Casey
Edith Galvin
Engineers Urged to Unite to Save Nation's Forests
Chicago May 23 The American Society of Mechanical Engineers opened a four day session with 1000 attendees pledging to boost global cooperation, sending a message to British engineers and detailing plans to unite some 200000 American engineers under federated societies with Hoover support. The session also urged federal and state action to protect dwindling forests and discussed timber stocks and paper industry distribution and import reliance.
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Associated Press
Chicago
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
British Isles
United States
American Engineering Societies
Herbert Hoover
Irge Forest Protection
Edwin 5. Carman
Cleveland
United Federal
Hugh P. Baker
New York
Asner Tea Pulp & Paper Association
America
Des Moines Peddlers Tied to Carroll Murder
Police asked to review records of two Des Moines fruit peddlers believed involved in the Saturday night murder of John Conway Jr. in Carroll Iowa. Conway was shot during an attempted arrest on charges of passing bad checks as he confronted the two men. They fled after the shooting.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
John Conway, Jr
Carroll
Conway
Steamship Owners Reject Davis Plan in Marine Strike
New York May 28 The executive and wage committee of the Steamship Owners association rejected Secretary of Labor Davis plan aimed at settling the marine strike. The group met today and decided to decline proposed terms and seek alternate measures.
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Associated Press
New York
Steamship Owners’ Association
Davis
Sunday Closing Fight Moves Onward
Rumors swirl as a petition opposing Sunday amusements gathers signatures, but city ministers say it will not be filed tonight. The council will convene to address licenses and street paving bids, amid talks of tightening control on motorized transit.
Europeans Killed in Antiforeigner Riot in Alexandria
Five Europeans were killed and 72 wounded in Alexandria during a riot as natives attacked Europeans after a native was killed. British troops arrived to take charge, with reports of mobs, burned property, and telecommunication disruption. A 1500-strong Bedouin band was said to be moving toward Ramleh to join a possible revolution, while Cairo remained unsettled but orderly.
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London
Alexandria
Egypt
Reuters
Mortay
Cairo
Exchange Telegraph Company
Ramleh
French Restore War Brings Quiet Hope From Ruined Lane
An American observer Miss Marian Greene reports resilient French villagers in war shattered regions showing recovery. Peasants plant wheat, rebuild fields near Aisne, and cherish restoration despite official “beyond reclamation” labels. She notes needs for school books and recalls Croix de Guerre ceremonies and the roll of the dead read aloud, stirring questions of lasting memory.
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Marian P. Greene
France
Emmons Johnson
South Street
Fred J.clarke
Miss Sreene
The
Aisne
Miss Greene
Parguy-Fitein
Miss Greens
Two Bits Again to Buy a Mana Meal in Idaho
The AP reports Idaho falls where the two bit piece is back in use as the largest restaurant cuts prices to 25 cents for ham and eggs. Roast beef with gravy and pork chops also drop from 50 cents, attracting hungry diners.
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Associated Press
Idaho
Ida
Cit
Provision Stricken From Naval Bill on Alameda Base
The Senate rejected provisions for a new steel base at Alameda California. The vote was 40 to 30 against adoption. The Associated Press reports Washington May 23.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Alameda
Cal
Senate
Tragic river death trap claims student and friend
Fourteen Town State Teachers College students joined Waterloo rescuers as search efforts for two missing youths intensified after a dam accident. Emma Vietor mourns her sister Mary while parents hurried to the scene as a swift river hampered recovery and a wire mesh barrier was deployed below the dam. The victims, both recent Ackley graduates, were among several local youths known for swimming and athleticism.
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Jordan
Waterloo
Waterloo City Firemen
Town State Teachers College
Waterloo Fire Department
Emma Vieter
Washington, D. C
Vietor
Ackley
N. M. Vietor
Sherman Rath
Joseph Miller
Fred Snyder
H.S. Held
Sim Street
Waterlo
É Lusd
Nicho~las Lund
Iowa Street
Lund
J. B. Clay
Roger
Bert Bloehmler
Jo Ayone
City Council Takes Action on River Safety Ordinance
Four Iowa youths drown Sunday in Cedar Palisades Skunk and Grand rivers. Mary Vies ter and Philip Lund, a teacher college student, died at Cedar Palis. Albert Boonstra perished in Skunk River at Oska posa. Orley Reneau, a Graceland College student at Lamoni, drowned while swimming in Grand River.
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Spain
Associated Press
Des Moines
Cedar Palis
Mary Viester
Philip Lund
Iowa State Teachers College
Albert Boonstra
Skunk
Oskaposa
Orley Reneau
Gracpland College
Lamoni
Grand River
Suspect Taken in Clarksville Theft Claims Innocence
An unidentified man was taken into custody in Clarksville Iowa after hounds traced a trail from Waterloo to the man. police say he denies involvement in the Miss E Hartness store robbery last night. loot included ok 4 tray of jewelry and $1.50 in coins. door forced. thief ignored nickels and dimes in drawer. hounds followed trail to hotel jail and suspect, but loot remains unfound.
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Clarksville
Waterloo
Miss. E. Hartness
Yap Situation Seeming to Conclude Agreement
Washington May 23 Developments in the Yap situation indicate an agreement may be reached among the United States Japan and other allies satisfactory to this government. There have been discussions recently between Japan and the United States showing a more conciliatory attitude on Japan's part.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Japan
Javan
Bread and soda prices fall but bread remains stable
Prewar price signals appear in the city as several soda fountains cut drinks to 5 cents plus tax and a 10 cent 22 ounce loaf of bread emerges in talks of broader relief. Experts say a full bread price cut is unlikely though some dealers expect a 10 cent loaf soon, while premium treats stay at 20 cents.
Builders and Employes Set to Meet Over Settlement
Builders and employes will hold a joint meeting this week to seek a settlement in the city building disruption. The Water-Joo construction program has stalled since March 1 after a wage increase was announced, pausing most building activity except for sporadic work.
McNider to Speak to Christ Episcopal Church Group
Charles H. McNider, a prominent Mason City canker fancier, will be principal speaker at Black's rooms this evening at 6 20. About 100 Christ Episcopal Church members and friends will attend the gathering and reception for the guest. He arrived in the city this afternoon by motor car and will meet personal friends invited to the dinner.
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Charles H. McNider
Mason City
Black
Forestry
Mr. McNider
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