Senate 10 probe Watson charge of soldier hangings
United States Senate voted to create a special committee to investigate charges made by Senator Watson of Georgia that 22 American soldiers were hanged in France without trial. The probe covered witnesses and documents, with clashes over accompanying Gallows photo raised by Senator Edge. Pershing called the charges outrageous and unfounded.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Atson
Georgia
Senate
Brandegee
Connecticut
Watson
Edge
Washington
D. C
Senate Today
France
New Jersey
Congressional
Passaic
N. J
Pershing
Nashville
Tenn
Arms Conference Faces Senate Doubt and Public Trust
The article argues the Senate has shown laxity over a key tax proposal and risks undermining public confidence in the arms conference. It contrasts Harding and Hughes favorably with the Senate, urging broad national interest over personal or partisan motives, and notes the Senate's role in reviewing international agreements remains valuable.
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Senate
Harding
Hughes
New York Evening Post, Inc
Big Corporations Buy Liberty Bonds in Large Blocks
The Associated Press reports continued heavy purchase of Liberty and Victory bonds in U S stock trading. Demand exceeds stock sales limits as big corporate interests drive purchases, with up to midday $8,900,000 par value in Liberty bonds and Victory notes changing hands, shaping market tone amid lower rediscount rates.
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Associated Press
New York
Liberty
Police Commissioners Promise to Plumb Bottom of Charges
Waterloo records reveal a power struggle between the mayor, the police committee, and council members. A June conference with Attorney General Gibson led to a planned inquiry by Stoner, Dempster, and local officials, with funding hurdles and tension affecting oversight of officers and pension disputes. The article notes investigative limits, internal friction, and a $57,895.52 annual police department cost.
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Abno Bova Nous Agantlxod
Police Committee
Messrs
Link and
Ogle Wet
Carleton &, Sias
Gibson
Waterloo
Iowa State Bar Associa Lion
Link
Ogle
Stoner
Sias
J. E. Dempster
Pasy
Chicago
Police Commission
G. W. A. Publicity Committee
Teeter
Tarvia
Board of Police and Fire Commissioners
Eddie Burk
Hoxie
Young
Burk
Jhief
Cosson
Board of Supervisors
Imayor
A. B. Guagy
Fire Rips Weehawken Piers In $3 Million Blaze
United Press reports a half mile stretch of the Weehawken riverfront burned early today destroying five Erie railroad piers two loaded trains an oil car a large warehouse and 30 barges. The damage is pegged at $3 million. Embers drifted over Manhattan as smoke rose high in a wind driven blaze seen from the theatre district.
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United Press
New York
Weehawken
Erie
Weehawken River
Manhattan
Black Tom
Britain backs Washington arms talks for world peace
London reports the House of Commons unanimously approved a Labor motion endorsing the Washington conference on arms limitation and East Asian issues. Austen Chamberlain urged peace and relief for a burdened world, noting Lloyd George’s absence due to the Irish crisis and Harding’s invitation acceptance. Proponents stressed the dangers of future wars and high armament costs.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Washington
United Press
Great Britain
Austen Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Lloyd George
Harding
John P. Clyneés
Paris
America Readies Arms Conference Program Says Lauzanne
Washington reports from Rush U P describe American delegates finalizing a plan to show restraint in arms as a guide for others. Lauzanne cites Harding’s stance of no self interest, seeking only mutual limits and possible nationwide disarmament steps beginning at the diplomatic parley. Delegations arrive hopeful for success.
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Stephen Lauzanne
le Matin
Lauzanne
France
Washington
Today
Harding
America
Rush U. 8. P
United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Minkel Nominated for Iowa State Teachers Presidency
Des Moines set to vote on L H Minkel superintendent of Fort Dodge as sole nominee for president of the Iowa State Teachers association. Nominations for district vice presidents include A H Hoff man Polk County Supt Nye Tiffany W Cruikshank Ma bel Paull, S R Slinker treasurer, H A Hotts new executive member and J A Studebaker as executive committee chair. The nominating committee report goes to a vote by the electorate tonight.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
L. BH. Minkel
Fort Dodge
Iowa State Teachers Association
A. H. Hoffman
Polk County
Charles N. i Nye
Orange City
A. V. Tiffany
Cresco
W. Cruikshank
Mt. Pleasant
Mabel Paull
Dennison
Clay D. Slinker
H. A. Hotts
Muscatine
J. A. Studebaker
Waterloo fund drive boosted by W O F N workers
The Waterloo Relief and Employment Commission received a significant boost when W O F N employees contributed 562.85, totaling about 100 percent of one percent of salaries. The drive aims to fund relief and winter employment in Waterloo with plans for further lists if needed. Committees will meet to coordinate activities, and firms across the city joined with full participation. The notice also mentions a separate wartime order for demobilization of certain 1919 class soldiers in France.
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Waterloo
Wa Veroo Relief and Employment Commission
al Ifund
jUnderstand
Hst
Fts
Eturps
Commission
Amaz
E. F. MacDonough
Waterloo Relief and Employment Commmission
Social Welfare League
Greater Waterloo Association
W. J. Keefe
Madalynne Obenchain Seeks Freedom In Murder Case
Madalynne Obenchain and Arthur C. Burch were indicted for the murder of Belton Kennedy. Obenchain appeared before the Los Angeles County grand jury by summons from the district attorney seeking to secure her freedom.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Madalynne Obenchain
Arthur C. Burch
Belton Kennedy
Workers Cast Eyes Upon Foreign Field
Abnormal economy and rising unemployment drive U S workers to seek jobs abroad. Consul Lawton in Sao Paulo reports many letters asking about conditions from the workers’ viewpoint. Meanwhile Cedar Falls anglers reel walleyed pike with catches up to 24 pounds and 7-4 pounders near Turkey Foot forks.
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Associated Press
Washington
D. C
United States
Commerce Department
Bb. M. Lawton
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Cedar Falls
Charles West
Loren Scott
Bert Repass
Barney Haselman
Waterloo to vote on Sunday theatre closing December six
A $2000 deposit with Waterloo city treasurer confirms a special election on December six to decide whether theatres may be closed on Sundays. Rev J. Lockwood presented the funds, enabling clerk Gnagy to announce the call after a 30 day waiting period. Campaign lines quickly form on both sides of the issue.
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Waterloo
Tate
Lockwood
Ity
S$ P.m
Rev
J. Lockwood
A. E B. Gnagy
Gnagy
Red
Motorcycle Wrecked in Collision at Second and South
Grover Blunt of Allison Louisiana suffered only minor injuries after his motorcycle overturned twice in a collision with a car driven by Dr. Harry Sigworth yesterday afternoon at the Second and South streets intersection. The city ambulance was summoned but not needed as Dr Sigworth’s car was largely undamaged and the other vehicle wrecked.
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Harry Sigworth
Grover Blunt
Allison
Second
Sigworth
King May Use His Influence on Craig in Ulster Conference
London November 4 United Press reports George I may be asked to back the Ulster compromise. The king’s appeal for peace helped convoke the Belfast Ulster Parliament and he met last night with Premier Lloyd George. If Sir James Craig remains obdurate at tomorrow’s talks, moral pressure from Buckingham Palace may be used.
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United Press
London
Ing George I
Belfast
Lloyd George
James Craig
Ulster
Buckingham Palace
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