Promoters Push Packing Profits Debate in Iowa
Iowa packing firms led by Rath Packing protest against alleged promotional distortions about industry profits. Officials cite wartime records, stress market volatility, and the need for fair scrutiny. They urge Congress to probe profiteering while defending meat packing’s role for farmers and consumers.
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Illinois basic law provisions debated in committee
In Springfield Illinois on May 35 the legislature considered in committee the Avhola of corporations and operative associations article for the new constitution. The action follows the drafting process and involves basic law provisions as part of state constitutional reforms.
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Late World News Bullets From May 25 Across Nations
The May 25 bulletins report a bullfight tragedy in Almora Almeria province with two dead and twenty injured, indictments in New York against Charles Morse dismissed, a Madrid Belgian consul's death, a German acceptance of Spa conference invitation, a fighting chaplain's death in Akron, and a U S Canada sockeye fisheries treaty signed in Washington.
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Armenia Mandate Impossible Says Bayan Statement
Of the Armenian mandate debate, the Bayan statement quotes Bryan asserting any mandate is impossible. He argues the US should recognize Armenia and join the League of Nations as friend to small nations, noting war taxes and European politics, trade rivalry, and the principle of self-government as reasons to reject a mandate. House committee delays action amid domestic opposition and plans to revisit after the convention recess.
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Fiske plans booted by Daniels as war committee clash
Washington May 25 The long running feud between Secretary Daniels and Rear Admiral Bradley A Fiske flared before the senate committee probing the navy's war conduct Daniels called Fiske a monumental egotist and said he would seek another hearing after Fiske testifies He mocked the German general staff system and recalled a Moltke anecdote to illustrate a desire for quick action without delay.
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Insurgents Threaten Direct Action Over Soldier Relief Bill
More than 100 House members, all backing the soldier relief bill, threatened direct action if leaders postpone consideration beyond Thursday. The agreement was reached at a meeting of the insurgents in Washington D C. on May 25.
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Couple 70 Years Old Killed on Crossing
Mr and Mrs Henry Pals, about 70, were struck by a northbound Great Western passenger train near Meserver Ta yesterday after noon. Mrs Pals died instantly. Mr Pals died about 3 am today. They were driving a one horse buggy.
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Carranza Burial Follows Assassination in Mexico City
May 24 Mexico City reports Venustiano Carranza buried in Doloreis cemetery after his slaying last Thursday morning at Tlaxcaltenan io. A session of Congress was called to order to choose a president ad interim. Adelfo de la Huerta named governor of Sonora as interim president. No official honors for Carranza and representatives of seven countries accompanied the funeral cortege. Autopsy reports dispute claim Carranza died by his own action, suggesting captivity as the cause.
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Hoover Warns of Nation's Food Danger and Farm Burden
In a May 2 letter to Rep Riddick Hoover calls for an eight member commission of farmers economists and experts to probe causes of rising prices and agriculture’s burden. He warns of deflation hitting farms and possible reliance on overseas food beyond production limits and critiques the marketing system as wasteful and costly.
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Washington, D.C
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Lowden Battles Thompson for Illinois Party Chair
William Hale Thompson of Chicago seeks a state chairman by the Republican state central committee meeting in Springfield. Governor Frank Lowden aims to keep party control, arguing the central issue is party leadership for Illinois.
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Illinois
Kill 5 on Italian War Anniversary
Rome May 14 Four policemen and one civilian were killed during a clash between rowdies and police at a demonstration marking the fifth anniversary of Italy's entry into the world war. Two policemen and nine civilians were seriously wounded. FRANCE TO BUY WHEAT Paris May 24 The cabinet approved a law to fix wheat prices and control supply, authorizing the government to buy all domestic 1920 crop wheat and all foreign wheat needed for the country.
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Beach Officials Allow Bare Legs at Chesapeake Beach
Washington D C officials lifted prior bans and will permit scanty one piece bathing suits this summer at Chesapeake Beach. They rejected precedents from Coney Island and Atlantic City noting it is silly to police bare legs and promising lenient enforcement for daring beach attire.
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Poles Check Soviet Troops at Beresina
Poles report crossing Beresina held, with Bolshevik forces driven back across the river. Official statement says more than 400 Soviet prisoners taken as fighting widens along the northern Polish front. Airplanes armored trains and armored trains used by both sides as villages on the Dnieper’s west bank near Kiev are reported occupied.
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Promises Reduction High Sugar Prices
An investigation of the sugar market began today before Antrim W. Riley, special assistant to the Attorney General Falmer. Three representatives of large sugar interests were summoned to appear before Riley. He stated the government aims to end selling sugar at replacement value rather than cost, to curb price manipulation.
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Deschanel Recovers After Train Fall Near Montargis
President Deschanel recovers from a train fall near Montargis with a bulletin calling his condition as favorable as possible. He rose for a hearty breakfast and declared no ill effects. French papers note the dramatic incident and the plan for him to recover at Chambord while authorities prepare to receive him.
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No Booze Money Backing Edwards Campaign Claim
Senate inquiry delves into Edwards campaign finances as Walter Wy. Vick, Edwards manager, denies liquor interests back his bid. Hoovers aides testify, detailing expenditures and small donations. witnesses insist no corporation money and no large gifts beyond $1,000.
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Entitled to Vote Despite Allegiance Sworn Elsewhere
Wheeling May 28. The right of an American to vote has not been forfeited. Attorney General C. T. England of West Virginia ruled that Albert Marshall of Wheeling, denied the vote for aiding Canadian troops at the war’s start, retained voting rights after joining the American army when U S expeditionary forces arrived overseas.
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Inland Water Route for Midwest Traffic Urged by Engineers
A local engineer B W Shadek urged revival of inland waterway transport to boost Mississsippi Valley development. He called for favorable tariffs, larger congressional appropriations, and private use of waterways for business, amid a standstill blamed on inadequate transportation facilities. A Springfield paper by Leslie F H Allen promoted cooperative housing in industrial centers, citing housing shortages due to low rents and fear of panics hindering large building programs.
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New York Governor Signs 2.75 Percent Beer Bill
New York Governor Smith signed the Walker bill allowing the manufacture and sale of beer containing not more than 2.75 percent alcohol. The measure, announced in Albany, clarifies alcoholic content limits for brewers and retailers statewide.
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Four Republican High Candidates in West Virginia
West Virginia voters faced a statewide primary with four Republican presidential hopefuls Louis Adam Baird Howard Sutherland William Grant Webster and Major General Leonard Wood while no Democratic names appeared on the ticket Many delegates pledged to follow the voters choice with nineteen Republican delegates at large and three Republicans seeking the governor nomination The six congressional districts will nominate candidates amid heavy Republican interest and a single Democratic governor contest Holiday Nutmargarine.
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Parkersburg
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Readjustment of Economic Factors at Hand
A Chicago report from the seventh federal reserve district notes prices likely to fall for all commodities except food, a shift toward thrift, and improved labor. rail transportation faces disruption from car shortages and strikes, while credit remains tight and price revisions loom. Washington remarks urge reduced living costs and bank-led credit deflation. Governor Harding warns against drastic loan curtailments and backs gradual liquidation to move last year’s crops.
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