Lawyers Renew Swisher Boom in Black Hawk County
At a large Black Hawk County Bar association meeting in the district courtroom, supporters urged B. P. F. Swisher for the federal judgeship vacancy after Judge H. Need. A committee led by J. C. Murtagh will press Iowa senators to recommend Swisher to President Harding.
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Black Hawk County Bar Association
B. P F. Swisher
Waterloo
J. C. Murtagh
Carpenter
Cedar
Sioux City
Iowa
Dickinson
Conner
W. B. Boies
J. B. Newman
Washington
Burton
Sweet
Ben Swisher
Mr. Newman
Renyon
Mr. Swisher
Apology Fails to Square Mistake in Decapitating Man
Peking dispatch reports mass decapitations by Ichang defenders on southern Szadiaunese prisoners. Misidentification led to the death of a man mistaken for a Standard Oil agent. his head and body were displayed but later rejoined. Standard Oil demands compensation for the widow and children.
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Associated Press
Peking
Ichang
Wu Pei-fu
Yangtze
Zchang
Standard Oil Company
Death by own action is Fourth to Die in Mann Case
Des Moines reports the body of O P Jackson found near the University bridge after an all night search. The 60 year old charity worker, convicted of violating the Mann act, died by drowning. His mother died of grief and another related death occurred in Chicago. Jackson had been paroled Nov 4 due to his wife’s illness.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
O. P. Jackson
University Bridge
Polite
Jackson
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Jack
Chicago
Man confesses to fraternal murders after parental opposition
Rich ard Champlain, 22, confessed to Sheriff Hodges in Saginaw Michigan that he killed his parents by setting their HemlockMidh home ablaze last Monday. He cried in county jail claiming the motive was his sweetheart and religious differences. Sentenced to life in Jackson State Prison.
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Uaited
Saginaw
Richard Champigin
Hodges
Hemlock Midh
Champlain
Aliss
Clara ‘Humpert
Clara
Michigan State
Jackson
Demas v Renakis Heats Up Des Moines Landlord Case
William Demas sues landlord Harry Renakis in Des Moines court seeking enforcement of heating his rented apartments. Demas alleges the units must be heated and that his plan to sublet faced issues, prompting the legal action.
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Des Moines
William Demas Toe ‘Gay
Harry Renakis
Problems of Far East May Tie Up Arms Conference
The article discusses clashes over the open door policy in the Far East, urging a concerted alliance to enforce it. Britain and Japan share a wary view, while the United States insists on separating arms limitation from Far East commitments and future action.
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Far East
Senate
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Armament talks and open door debate at conference
The article analyzes proposals to limit armament at the conference and to require gun-free entry to discussions. It discusses concerns over a far eastern accord, Chinese resistance to political guardianship, and the risk of deadlock if open door principles lack enforcement. The piece reflects open debate on international security and the Senate's stance in 1921.
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Great Britain
Japan
State Department
Senate
Hughes
O. K
League of Nations
Son of Cedar Falls Man Born in Paris
Mrs. Theodora R. Gundry wife of the head of the violin department at Teachers College Cedar Falls gave birth to a son this morning. The infant was born at her mother's home in Paris France as reported by cablegram to Mr. Gundry. The couple were married in France during the war and Mrs Gundry returned to Paris this summer.
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Cedar Falls
Theodora R. Gundry
Teachers College
Paris
France
Gundry
House Votes High Surtax Rate Amid Harding Plea
Washington news summary reports the House approving 56 percent surtax max as 203 to 173 vote, with President Harding urging 40 percent. Key disputed items include corporate rates, gifts tax, and exemptions. Iowa insurgents push for 50 percent surtax despite White House stance. Fire losses in Iowa rise with 1916 losses near 6 million and 1920 losses around 9 million, plus 105 fire deaths in 1920.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Harding
Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
Pubiic
Chile
Life
Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Iowa
Cole
White House
Hawkeye State
Dickinson
Republicans Support 40 Percent Tax Backed by Adams
The campaign favored the 40 percent tax view as President Harding’s stance, led by John T. Adams, Republican National Committee chair, who helped relay the White House position to House members. Insurgent Republicans, aided by Democrats, overrode the president and his supporters.
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Harding
John T. Adams
Republican National Committee
White House
House
Candles Mistaken for Bomb Opens Police Probe
In Chicago on November 18 three sticks resembling dynamite were found beneath a top State Street jewelry store window. Police bomb squad Sgt Lawrance McDonough inspected the object and dismissed it as a bucket of black painted Christmas candles.
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Associated Press
Chicago
State Street
Lawrance McDonough
Soviet Order Warns Russians on American Relief Help
Washington reports that Soviet authorities demand prompt handling of all American Relief Administration requests for transport, unloading, or storage of food and aid. Officials must provide assistance or face severe punishment under revolutionary law.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
American Relief Administration
Senate Candidates May Spend All They Wish in Election
United Press report notes a 4 day informal ruling by General Daugherty to Representative Luce permitting U S senate candidates to spend unlimited funds before elections as long as other corrupt practice act rules are followed. The ruling follows a Supreme Court decision in the Newberry case. Attor Devali commented on permissible expenses during nomination or election cycles.
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Senate
General Daugherty
Luce
Massachusetts
House
United Press
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Newberry
Michi- I
United States
Unite Senate
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Iowa Association of Mutual Insurance Agents
Fletcher
Castoria
T. L. Gauthier
Marie
South America
Princess Marie
Vienna
Europe
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Samson
Sweden
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Postum Cereal Company, Inc
Battle Creek
Michigan
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