Iowa Prepares for Possible Rail Strike Impact
Des Moines reports show Iowa ready to weather a threatened rail strike set for Oct. 30. Officials say food stocks could last two months to a year, coal is ample, and wood and motor trucks provide substitutes. State leaders would act quickly if needed, with Gov. Kendall coordinating plans and the motor trades group offering up to 33,000 trucks for transport of essentials.
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Rey
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
N. E. Kendall
Middlewest
George ©. Hamilton
Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Commerce
A. J. Knapp
State Organization of Motor Trades
Kendall
Knapp
Garden Schools Realize $1,500 for Pupils Enrolled
An annual report by Mrs. Chester Cadwallader shows seven garden plots produced nearly 1500 dollars in value this year with 291 young gardeners earning high report card credits. Directors consider school ownership of gardens next year as volunteers continue organizing.
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Chester Cadwallader
Boss Cadwallader
A. i. Adams
Hagerman Place
Nna
Galloway
Marguerite Brousk
Therant Annex
Cad- Latay
Lora Ave
Prg
Belmont
Grant Avenue
Committee Hears Suggestions on How to Improve Tax Laws
The tax revision committee of the Thirty ninth general assembly meets in Des Moines to hear suggestions from foreign federation, utilities, the Iowa League of Municipalities, and manufacturers. The group aims to devise a more adequate tax base and a centralized administration method, with legislators Van Alsting Pitt Smith Dutcher Springer Peters Moen attending.
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Associated Press
Thirty- Ninth General Assembly
Des Moines
Oforean Federation
Tacise Utilities
Iowa League of Municipalities
Iowa
van Alsting
Pitt
Smith
Dutcher
Harding Outlines Race Problem For American Nation
President proposes a framework for racial issues based on economic opportunity, education, and national unity. He calls for equal educational opportunities while allowing cultural distinctions, warns against social equality, and urges fair treatment of African Americans to sustain democracy and economic growth. He emphasizes national rather than sectional solutions and warns against racial amalgamation.
Baptists Debate Advertising Tactics For Church Growth
Rev. Mr. Catlin of Council Blairs discusses church surveys and the value of local outreach. He notes unemployment is highest in the average church and cites a spring survey showing positive results from church-initiated studies.
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Mr. Catlin
J. F. Gatlin
Council Blairs
Venizelos Brief Stop in Chicago Before Coast Trip
Former Greek premier E I Venizelos and Madame Venizelos arrived in Chicago greeted by hundreds of Greek societies leaders. They will spend three days before continuing to California and plan several talks at clubs organizations and universities en route. Venizelos praised Wilson as a leading figure at the peace conference.
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Chicago
E. I. Venizelos
Greece
Madame Venizelos
California
M. Venizelos
AL. Venizelos
Wilson
Fights Highwaymen and Saves Paycheck in Night Robbery
Mason City Iowa October 26 Jack Hermanson an employee of a cement mill was shot in the neck during an attempted holdup as he left with his monthly pay. He wrestled with two gunmen who demanded hands up. They fired twice and fled leaving his pay intact. Doctors say his condition is not serious.
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Associated Press
Mason City
Jack Hermanson
Hermanson
Heir to Multi Million Dollar Fortune From Uncle Will
Nashua October 26 special John Concannon a 66 year old tenant farmer near Nashua is principal heir to a fortune of several million dollars through an uncle who died recently in New York. Part of the property lies in New York and part in Ireland.
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Nashua
John Concannon
New York
Ireland
Karl and Zita Shot and Exiled Amid Allied Reductions
United Press dispatch from Budapest reports former Emperor Karl and Empress Zita to be removed from their castle prison to a Benedictine Abbey on Platten lake. The rout left about 2,000 casualties as monarchist officers and staff reportedly killed themselves, with further movement toward internment likely in Spain.
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United Press
Budapest
Karl
Zita
Platten Lake
Oestenbur
Magie
Spain
Paris
Switzerland
Tampa Flooded by Tropical Gale From Florida Storm
City of Tampa submerged as tidal wave from tropical hurricane sweeps through Florida. Widespread property damage reported. no lives lost so far. Communications down. Port Tampa city streets flooded. 1887 storm severity cited by Tampa report.
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United Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Tampa
Florida
Here
Port Tampa
Diail Waa
Beer and light wine elections eyed by wets
United Press reports that advocates for beer and light wine seek a national referendum to amend the Walstead law. They plan to run beer and wine candidates in every state for the house and senate where possible. An accompanying tax amendment proposes six cents per gallon on beer, 1.20 dollars on wine, and 6.40 dollars on whisky.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Mellon
Wadsworth
New York
Night With Racist Extremist Group Delights Sacred Heart Audience
A capacity crowd at Sacred Heart watched A Night With the racist extremist group, produced by the organization, praised as clever entertainers. Sacred Heart parish sponsored the first show with a £ dod sized contribution and a second performance set for 8:15 this evening to benefit the group. The program mixed farce and musical revue with the courtroom skit Case Against Casey and the Sweetheart Land act drawing strong laughs and songs. Script by J A Murphy, group president and director, featured Anna Casey Alice Brown Leslie Wilharm and others in humorous roles with a mixed chorus providing support.
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Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart Parish
Casey
Justice of the, Peace
J. A. Murphy
The
Klan
Anna Casey
Alice Brown
Leslie Wilharm
Mann
Vera Peck
W. ©. Bates
H. M. van Hoesen
R. E. White
Des Moines Votes on Car Franchise Nov. 23 Election
Des Moines schedules a special election for November 23 to decide the street car franchise. The city council has approved sending the franchise draft to voters and the company will cover election costs as required by law.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Iaw
Hunters kill golden eagle caught trying to fly off with calf
A seven foot winged golden eagle was shot near New Wartford Iowa yesterday by H C Krueger and W Whitner after it attempted to carry a calf. The bird will be mounted and displayed at the East Library. A hunter east of the city also killed an eagle near East Foek.
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East Library
H. C. Krueger
W. Whitner
New Wartford
East Mbrary
East Foek
Labor Board hears trainmen over July wage cut
The labor board opened hearings in Chicago to settle disputes fueling a possible nationwide rail shutdown next Sunday. Union leaders demand resolution of wage cut concerns before considering further 10 percent cuts proposed by railroads.
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Association of Railway Executives
Labor Board
Standard’ Railroad
R. Bi. Barter
Federal Railroad Tribunal
Ben W. Hooper
Cross Mati T
Tabor
Chicago
Oklahoma May Have Two Congresswomen Separate race in Oklahoma
Hollis Oklahoma October 26 Miss Alice Robertson congresswoman from the second Oklahoma district may not long be Oklahoma s sole woman representative in congress Mrs Omar Looney Hollis presently a state senator announced her candidacy for congress from the seventh district The seventh district is represented by James V McClintic Snyder a Democrat Mrs Looney also is a Democrat
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Gy United Press
Hollis
Okla
Alice ‘Robertson
Oklahoma
Omar Looney
James V. McClintic
Snyder
Looney
Talks on Tariff Bill at Drygoods Meeting
Des Moines dateline reports W H Mann of Chicago will be principal speaker at the Iowa Retail Drygoods and Apparel association annual convention. He will discuss the American Valuation Plan of the Former Tariff Bill, arguing it would raise the cost of living. Retailers from across the state attend the event.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
H. Mann
Chicago
Iowa Retail Drygoods & Apparel Association
Mann
Stone Says Brotherhoods Enduring Fight Against Strike
Warren A Stone, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, calls the unions under threat to their existence and warns radical groups would rise if destroyed. He argues public opinion should favor experienced workers, critiques railway executives, and defends prior moderation while decrying push for a strike.
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Associated Pres
Cleveland, O
Warren
Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Egents
Railway Wage Board
Public not afraid of railroad strike survey shows normal conditions
United Press reports nationwide public reaction to a potential October 30 railway strike as normal with no unusual Pullman bookings except Norfolk Virginia where some southbound reservations were noted. Also announces the Social Welfare League annual meeting at the Greater Waterloo Association club rooms with officer elections and a program plan.
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United Press
New York
Norfolk
Social Welfare. League
Social Welfare League
Greater Waterloo Association
Judges Converge in Des Moines Over Iowa Railroad Tax Case
Federal Judges Kimbrough Stone T. C. Mungar and Martin J. Wade meet in Des Moines to review a case in which several Iowa railroads seek to block increased county property assessments. The decision may come soon after weeks of deliberation.
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Iowa
Associated Press
Des Moines
United States
Kimbrough Stone
Missouri
T. C. Mungar
Nebraska
Martin J. Wade
State Executive Council
Politicians Keep Out of Dakota Fight Around Hardings Name
Fargo N D October 26 Politicians of old parties keep out of the North Dakota political fight as nonpartisans urge President Harding support while independents press for a public stance on the issue.
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Dakota
United Press
Fargo
N. D
Hard
Volitica
Harding
Vanderlip unveils plan for United States and Europe Bank
Frank A. Vanderlip presented to President Pilsudski and Polish ministers a plan for a Bank of United States and Europe with a one billion dollar capital. The proposal envisions subsidiary banks and trade denominated on a dollar basis to exchange products between nations.
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U. 8. and
Europe Bank
Plan of
Associated Press
Warsaw
Bank of
United States and
Europe
Pilsudski
Skirmart
Michalski
Frank A. Vanderlip
New York
Vanderdip
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