Harding faces pressure over Federal Reserve governor vacancy
Washington report notes President Harding delays filling the Federal Reserve Board governor seat since August 9. The vacancy sparks criticism from bankers, business leaders, and farmers who urge reappointment of Gov. Harding to maintain independence from politics and preserve continuity.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
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Hardis
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Arding
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Gov. Harding
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Immor
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Ederal Reserve Board
United States
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Alabama
Tiardingies
Warding
New York Evening Dost, Inc
Hoover Seeks Price Cuts as Coal Fogs Raise Costs
Secretary Hoover urged a united front of industrial consumers at a Washington conference to thwart gouging and hasten coal movement. He said prices should be readjusted downward to ease winter hardship for households and urged industries to avoid overstocking coal.
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Washington, D. C
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Hoover
Army Balloon Stairs Last Leg of Journey
The Army airship C-2 began the second leg of its cross country flight from Wingfoot field at 5 40 a m heading southwest toward Dayton. Major Strauss said it would fly at about 40 miles an hour reaching Dayton around 1 00 p m. After refueling there the balloon would depart for Scott Field Belleville arriving likely tonight.
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Ohio
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Wingfoot Field
Dayton
Strauss
Dayston
Dayson
Scott Field
Belleville
Argonaut Miners May Be Alive Belief Grows
Fresh hope for the 47 imprisoned miners near Argonaut as analysis of mine air by Dr Duschak of the industrial accident commission finds relatively pure air being pumped to the trapped levels. He says there is good ground for believing poison gas did not overcome them and release could come by Sunday morning.
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Cal
Dro Duschak
Industrial Accident Commission
Duschak
America as World Musical Center, Says Dr Stock
Dr Frederick A Stock conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra declares America is now the world musical center after a three month stint abroad. He notes European nations are ailing musically and American artists will remain. Rehearsals for the Chop Sect ion begin Oct 1 with first concerts set for Oct 13 and 14. Dr Stock traveled with Mrs Stock and daughters Theresa and Vera, staying about a week before returning to Chicago.
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Europe
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Vera
Chicago
London
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U. S
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Miss Mills
American Girls' College
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Post
American Relief Administration
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Foster and Radicals Under $10,000 Bonds
Chicago labor leader Earl Browder and Phillip Aaronson were arraigned in St. Joseph on charges under the criminal syndicalism law. William Foster also named among the radicals. All demanded a preliminary hearing, set for this afternoon, with 17 others previously arraigned. Bonds fixed at 210,000. none attempted payment pending hearing.
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Chicago
Earl Browder
Phillip Aaronson
League asked to bar Turkey from entering Georgia
The League of Nations was urged to prevent a Turkish invasion of Georgia in Trans-Caucasia. The resolution, introduced by Belgium, seeks steps to keep Turkey out of the republic.
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Georgia
Genevia
League’ of Nations
Trans-Caucasia
Belgium
Chinese Cabinet Resigns. Wang Chung Hai Named Likely Next
Peiping dispatch reports the Chinese cabinet has resigned. Wang Chung Hai is expected to become the next prime minister.
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Tendon
Peking
Wang Chung Hai
Weather report notes dry conditions across several cities
No rains reported in the area. Weather conditions described as generally good across Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Mason City and Wa verily. The report covers the territory embraced by the subjoined report.
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U. &. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau
Charlies City
Algona
Charles City
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Des Moines
Dubuque
la Os Wis
Mason City
Verily
Senate Approves Bonus Bill for Final Action in Senate
Washington Sept 15 The senate moved the soldier bonus bill toward final action before sending it to the White House for presidential signing. The chamber adopted the report of senate and house conferences after reconciling differences between the two chambers versions of the bill.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
White House
House
Strikes End as Milwaukee Road Returns to Work
The Chicago area sees hundreds of shopmen back on the job as the nationwide rail strike wave eases. Over 21,500 workers resume duties on the Chicago Milwaukee and Saint Paul line, with the Chicago Northwestern shops also reactivated. Secret letters and bulletins read in federal court illustrate strike solidarity.
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Chicago
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Nere
Chicago & Northwestern
Bert M. Jewell
Daugherty
Train Crash Kills Two On Cedar Falls Crossing
Witnesses describe Winnovis Central passenger train striking a car at the Cedar Falls crossing two miles NW of Waterloo. Driver H. Wilbur died at the scene. passenger John Cordes was thrown clear. The crash sent debris and cigars across the track as the engine continued briefly before stopping and backing up for the victims.
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Maple Street
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Mr. Jameson
Mr. Cardes
Wayne Jameson
W. R. Jameson
Jameson
Barclay Street
Tha Crossing
R. O. Cowin
Cordes
Tie
Oscar M. Brown
San Felice Cigars
Iowa
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Paper delivery deadline and after-hours service notice
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 5 30. If the carrier is at fault and you miss the paper by then, call 3580 and a copy will be sent. Calls to this office must reach before 6 30 p m.
New York Central Signs Pacts With Two Unions
The New York Central system reached an agreement today with the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors covering working conditions wages and rules for one year beginning Sept 30 The accord aims to remove labor board disputes and signals possible future deals with engineers firemen and switchmen as negotiations continue The company called the settlement a hopeful augury of a better era in transportation.
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Uy the Assoviated
New York
New York Central
Fie
M. Smith
W. G
Cheoning
New York Central Management
Altho
Sutherland Back from Europe Ready for Supreme Court
Former United States Senator Gaol Sutherland from Sal Lake City Utah returns home from Europe after a narrow hit by a truck. He was in The Hague representing the United States in a shipping claims case worth 17060000 for Norway. He said he would be ready to take his seat on the Supreme Court when it convenes.
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New York
United States
Sutherland
Sal
Lake City
Utah
Europa
United States Supreme Court
Hague
Norway
Rutherland
Supreme Court
Steady Improvement in Mrs Harding Condition
Washington DC reports steadier condition for Mrs Sara B Harding as physicians say recovery will be slow and uphill with constant guard against relapse. The update notes steady improvement though progress remains cautious and long-term.
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Washington, D. C
Rock Island to Sell Two Million Bonds
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad sought ICC authority to issue 2,095,000 in first and refunding 4 percent bonds. Proceeds will fund general corporate purposes.
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Rock Island
Washington, D. C
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Heavy fighting reported across Ireland amid clashes and strikes
Reports from Dublin and other areas say twenty people were killed in battle in Dublin on Wednesday. Fighting spread to Kenmare and Clifden as Irish Free State forces regain ground and a wireless station at Cliffden is cut off. Ulster peace moves and frontier guard removals hint at a Dublin Belfast accord. The postal strike continues with increased picketing and a Cork official dies from strike related wounds.
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Free State Cabinet
Preacher-Sheriff Execute Weeks at Des Moines Gallows
Wilfred Robb the sheriff and a preacher oversaw the execution of Eugene Weeks, convicted slayer of George Fosdick, Des Moines grocer. Weeks proclaimed innocence, spoke to witnesses, then climbed the gallows with Brig. Gen. William Andrews and Deputy Sheriff Mate Theis present. The trap dropped at 12:00 noon, Weeks died in 14 minutes as the rope reportedly stretched by rain. His body was to be shipped to Des Moines for burial.
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George Fosdick
Tes Moines Grocer
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Murderers’ Row
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Mattie Weeks
Kai
Orrie Cross
Hollo
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Hanzing
Fort Madison
Rail Attitude and Prosperity Under Strain Across Railways
Samuel O. Dunn of Railway Age tells Des Moines Chamber of Commerce that public acceptance of railway regulation hinges on favorable outcomes for carriers and workers. He warns nationwide strikes could push toward government ownership, urging acceptance of valuation and wage decisions backed by the public.
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CPI
Molney
Sanuel O. Liwin
Railway Age
Dex Moines Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Labor Board
Fairfield Suspect Caught in Oregon
Fairfield Iowa police moved to return Rus sell Dove after his arrest in a Oregon lumber camp near Bend by Sheriff Walter Morris and District Attorney Ralph H. W. Munroe. Dove faces charges of alleged murders and robbery and is held in the county jail pending arrangements for his return to Fairfield.
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Portland
Ore
Russell Dove
Fairfield
Bend
Walter Morris
Ralph HW. Munroe
Iowa
Tariff Conference Report Advances to Senate
The conference report on the administration tariff bill is adopted by the House and now heads to the Senate. Republican leaders hope for final action next week.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Repubean
Turkish forces clash near Constantinople and Smyrna blaze
Berlin reports Turkish and British forces clashed near Constantinople while Smyrna burned under a vast fire. Dispatches say 1,000 to 2,000 Christians massacred, with Armenians Greeks and others displaced as food supplies were destroyed and hundreds feared dead.
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Uniteasons
London
Constantinople
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