Forbes on Stand for Own Defence Flaws of Sawyer Charged
Col. Charles R. Forbes former director of the Veterans Bureau began testifying in his own defense before the senatorial investigating committee. He denied graft and inefficiency, accused Brig. Gen. Charles E. Sawyer of interference, and claimed a conspiracy of perjury and suppression of facts by enemies aiming to destroy him.
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International News Wire
Charles R. Forbes
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Forbes
Charles E. Sawyer
White House
Federal Hospitalization Board
Bureau
Sawyer
Harding
Perryville
Orce
Veterans’ Bureau
War Risk Insurance
Mortimer
Williams
Shipping Board
Hardie
War Risk
Evans May Address Murder of Klan Official
In Atlanta on November 13 a statement was awaited from Imperial Wizard H W Evans on the shooting of Klan attorney W S Colburn by ex publicity man Jp Fox who faces murder charges. Georgia figures, including S Harris of Savannah, predict revelations. meanwhile a peace warrant against Evans was dismissed in municipal court after attorney Walter Colquitt requested dismissal for the best interests of a concerned party.
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Atlanta
W. S. Colbure
Ku Klux Klan
Py Jpe Fox
H. W. Evans
Fox
M. Harris
Savannah
Georgia
Harris
Coburn
Hathcock
Walter Colquitt
Fred J. Johnston
W. J.simmons
M. A. Holbrook
William $. Coburn
Simmons
Gla
Philip E. Fox
Evans
Knighthawk
Boy 10 Accidentally Shoots Cousin in Chicago Tragedy
In Chicago on a November day, 11 year old Mary Wall died after her 10 year old cousin Roger Sullivan fired a revolver they found in a car while playing near Tinely park. Witness Adam, 8, watched the fatal accident as medical help arrived too late.
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Chicago
Mary Wall
Roger Sullivan
Mary
Adam
Tinely Park
Roger
Sullivan
Uses Knife When Auto Drives Close
Des Moines reports five knife wounds to Martin Dickey 50 in a street quarrel in front of a shop. Tim Anderson was arrested after Dickey allegedly identified him as the attacker and was held on intoxication charges for further investigation. Dickey said Anderson protested when his car neared carts, prompting the assault.
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Des Moines
Martin Dickey
Felice
Tim Anderson
Dicker
Dickey
Anderson
Fnturetti
Light potato prices fall as big crop floods markets
Chicago reports a light demand keeps prices low for growers as a 416 million bushel potato harvest helps depress carload offers to around 30 cents a bushel. Dealers store less and speculative buying is weak, eroding profits for farmers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States Bureau of Markets
Bureau
George B. Douglas dies at 65 in Cedar Rapids
George B. Douglas prominent local financier and Starch company founder died at home Brucemore Cedar Rapids aged 65 from cerebral hemorrhage. He served on the boards of Quaker Oats and Penick & Fora, helped found Douglas Oil and Douglas Starch, and supported Coe College and St. Luke's Hospital. He was born in Waterloo September 23 1958.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
George B. Douglas
Quaker Oats and
Penick & Fora
Douglas Starch Company
Brucemore
Douglas
Walter Douglas
Douglas Oil Company
G. H W. Piper
Mississippi
Cedar Rapids National Bank
Security Savings Bank
Coe College
St. Luke's Hospital
Waterloo
Explosion Rocks City Damaging Property in Lincoln
An explosion at the traction company shops in Lincoln injured one man and caused more than $4,000 in damage. A compressed air and a 100 horsepower engine exploded, shattering windows in the plant and nearby homes and hurling twisted metal through walls. The blast was audible for miles.
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Lincoln
Neb
Traction Compainy
Des Moines Block Sells for Record Price
Des Moines reports a record price of 425000 paid by Jansen Haines president of the gas company for the Atlas block at Fourth and Locust streets with transfer planned December 1. Haines said the purchase was for speculation. former owners were Harry Hansen and J C Wooden. HOT STOVE BURNS VILLAGE Mogadore O Nov 13 business section burned after stove overheat.
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Des Moines
Jansen Haines
Gas Company
Atlas
Fourth and Locust Streets
Haines
Harry Hansen
J.C. Wooden
Vilage
Mogadere
Buins
Ex Kaiser Wilhelm May Face Trial Under Versailles Treaty
News dispatches report possible arraignment of former German Emperor Wilhelm II under Article 227 of the Versailles treaty. Allied powers seek a special tribunal of five judges from the United States Britain France Italy and Japan to try the ex ruler for offenses against international morality and treaty sanctity. The United States would not join in protests against his return, citing long held Monroe doctrine principles. British papers express anxiety as passports reportedly moved for travel back to Germany amid uncertain plans.
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Assoe
Washington, DC
Coolidge
Germany
Frederick William
United States
South America
London
William
Paris
Brussels
Lke
Kun
Doorn
Europe
Cecis
Upper Silesia
France
Cinternational
Kaiser
Foreign Office
Fae Thal
Wilhelm
William II of
Hohenzollern
United States of America
Great
Britain
Maly
Japan
Courier Delivery Reminder Precedes Early Evening Deadline
The notice warns readers the Courier will be delivered before 5 30 p m and offers a replacement copy if late due to carrier error. It instructs callers to reach the office by 6 30 p m and provides the phone number 6100 for issues.
God Help Us Says Prof at Iowa City
A professor of philosophy from the University of Iowa warns that marijuana harms the brain, claiming both sides of the family may be affected if mothers smoke while pregnant, reducing children’s brain development. He asserts narcotizing effects extend to the brain even when others are exposed.
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Iowa City
City
University of Laws
Wl Pattick
Moro Case Needs Care As Wood Sees Unrest
Gov Gen Leonard Wood, returning from Mindanao inspection, warns Moro unrest near Lake Lanao needs careful handling. Moros seek larger government representation and insist on Moro teachers for girls in schools. He says American sovereignty remains supreme and peaceful settlement is expected.
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Moro Case
Wood
Manila
Leonard Wood
Mindanao
Lake Lanao
Idins
Philippines
United States
Council Seeks Major Wheat Acreage Cut United States
Chisago Nov 13 The production committee of the wheat council proposed slashing U S wheat acreage from 64,0060,000 to 450,006,000 to meet domestic needs. It urged quick adoption and called for a broadened domestic market as part of stabilizing wheat farming.
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Chisago
United States
Wheat Council of the
Sydney Anderson
Plasterers Strike Over Daily Wage Increase
In Seattle on November 15, plasterers went on strike after employers refused a $2 per day wage rise. The workers had been earning $10 daily.
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Seattle
Wash
Vermillion Appointed to Fill Iowa Supreme Court Vacancy
Des Moines IA November 10 1917 Gov Kendall announced the appointment of T. Vermillion of Centerville to the Iowa Supreme Court to succeed Justice Silas Weaver. Kendall praised Vermillions private practice and district bench record calling him able honest industrious and independent.
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Des Moines
Vermillion
Centerville
Supreme Court
Kendall
Silas M. Weaver
Reven
Tudee Milion
Iowa
Nes
Tax Revision Plan Faces Senate Fight Across Parties
Washington November 14 The tax revision plan drawing broad interest faces heavy opposition from Liberal and Farm Bloc leaders in Senate and House. President Coolidge backs a cautious revision with Mellon urging a bold program, while critics warn it could strain the budget and trigger fierce political battles.
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Wy Walted Press
Washington, D.C
Coolidge
Congress
Mellon
Liberat Oaders
Kyi
Dla
Cape Serviltives Republiiesn
Wt Bank
Maida
Ile
le Mellan Selene
Daxes
Green
Shinni
Utah
Jawa
Senate Finance
House
Ways and Means
Treasury
Morets
Nebruska
Dresposztis
Te Coolidge
Mellen
Reennelle
Conll
Smoot
Senan
Claas
Virginia
Wheeler Moncunite
Vajert Family Trial for Murder in Lincoln
Lincoln Neb Nov 123 The trial of a Vajert family for the murder of Antone Jean is set for Nov 19. A 1 year old daughter was cited in connection with the case after a coroner's inquest a month earlier. Alby confessed claiming she killed the man to avoid her unborn child. The mother and father later repudiated those confessions.
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Lincoln
Howeves
Mater
Contessa
Omaha Grain House Closed Up by Losses
In Omaha Nebraska on November 13 losses between SAO 409 and four million dollars were blamed on Merriam and Millard Grain Co. Creditors expect the company to be wound up with minimal loss. The firm ran two large elevators locally and had ties to a Milwaukee terminal operation.
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Omaha
Neb
Merriam & Millard Grain Co
Milwaukee
Rampany
Fragmented dispatch questions America's role in world affair
A garbled excerpt cites Israel Zangwill and a debate on America's involvement in global issues. The text laments immigration limits and critique of policy while calling for unity and action, warning of consequences if no clear stance is taken.
Clifford Thorne dies in London noted Iowa authority on rail and tax law
Des Moines reports the death of Clifford Thorne in London at 1 45 am from pneumonia. Thorne, 45, a noted Iowa attorney and former U S Senate candidate, was acclaimed as a leading authority on railway and tax law and authored major Iowa and national legislation. He and his wife planned to return with his body, after a world trip for health.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Clifford Thorne
Eowa
United States Senate
London
Des Moines Evening Tribune
Thorne
Luspenter
Uni
United States
Iowa
Matera
State and Interstate Commerce Commission
Iowa Board of Railway,commissioners
Mason City
League of Wa
Hans
Europe
Kenyon
Lee
Lafayette Young Fice
Ruth Latta
Brookhart
Washington
U.S
Smith W
Yale University
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant
Is Ile
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Supreme Court
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American Bar Association
American Economics Association
American Academy of Political and Social Science
Methodist Church
Masonic Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Theta Detta Chi
University Club
Evanston
Ill
City Club
Chicago
Grant Club
Farmers’ Attorney
American Farm Bureau Federation
Corn Belt Meat Producers’ S Association
Saturday Evening Post
Henry GC. Wallace
Smith W. Brookhart
Washington, In
University of Nwa
Amundsen Seeks Funds for Polar Flight Expedition
Capt. Amundsen arrived at Christiana to prepare the North Pole airplane expedition next June. He discussed weather, sought aid from an American naval officer, and indicated willingness to reveal parts of the trip in a Norwegian stamp issue. He said he would not request government financial help from Norway.
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Christiana
Amundsen
North Pole
Bhe Wechr
Amundsen Sitigt
Christiania
Police Find Hooch Near Chief's House
In a police raid near Chief Hammond's residence, three men were arrested. The operation targeted alleged illegal alcohol activity and occurred within four blocks of the chief's home.
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Hooch
Chief
Bes Moines
Vite
Grand Jury
Baisons
Aleghal
Seine
Hammond
FANGWILL AND MENKER FACE WAR TOPIC DEBATE
An early war topic debate sparked between Fangwill and Menker as they exchange views on America’s entry to World War I. Fangwill argues America would have drawn if not for Armistice and warns militarism would spread, while Menken invites a public discussion to review their divergent stances.
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New York
Israel Aunewili
Menken
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