Congress Faces Ten Weeks to Pass Key Measures
Washington dispatch notes Congress opens next Friday with ten weeks to enact major items, notably taxation and tariff reform. President Harding expresses cautious confidence, but party unity is weak. Anticipated actions include ratification of the German treaty, a broad railroad bill to aid railroads via government securities, and refunds of foreign debts, with debate likely to be prolonged and partisan.
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Queen Sophia appeals for Greek refugee children
Queen Sophia of Greece has personally urged the American Red Cross to extend child health stations in Saloniki refugee camps through winter, as the Red Cross planned to close its medicare in the district on October 1. Other items include a cement price cut, relief workers heading to Riga and Moscow, and discussions on government department reorganization.
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Courier Delivers Before 5 30 Clock Error Affected
A notice indicates delivery by courier before 5 30 PM and asks recipients to contact at phone 3330 if a error by the carrier affects receipt. It requests a copy of the pauper and repeats to ensure calls reach the stated number.
Oldest Active U.S. Lawyer Is Iowa Man Will iam Graham
In Dubuque Iowa William Graham is recognized as the oldest practicing lawyer in the nation. At ninety he celebrated his birthday and his sixty fifth anniversary as an attorney by appearing in district court.
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William Graham
Hale
Unemployment Cuts Income Tax Receipts
Treasury reports from revenue collectors nationwide show thousands seek postponement of Sept 15 payments due to unemployment and income loss. Most claim they cannot pay, causing gaps in tax receipts as the economy slows and workers with small incomes face delays.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Uncle Sam
Treasury Department
Arbuckle Wife Minta Durfee Leaves Ames for Coast
The Associated Press reports Minta Durfee wife of Rescoe Arbuckle passed through Ames on the way to the coast. She stayed in her compartment and refused to see newspapermen. Her mother is traveling with her.
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Clever test saves gasoline with molasses stick
In Minnesota 61 oil inspectors used sticks of cheap molasses on pine to detect water in gasoline, saving thousands of dollars. The test, now spreading to a dozen states, relies on water’s higher density to remove molasses from the stick, revealing the water amount in the tank.
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Minnesota
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Seattle Youth Dies in Omaha Hotel on Way to Ames
Henry I Powell a 20 year old Seattle resident was found dead in a Omaha hotel room. Officials noted 20 marks of violence on the body though heart trouble is suspected. Autopsy planned to determine cause of death. Powell had letters showing plans to enter Ames College and had stopped to consult an eye specialist. Powell arrived in Seattle three months ago with his father Dr Henry Powell from Dunlap Iowa.
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Henry I. Powell
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Henry Powell
Dunlap
Yakima
Mob Raids Theatre Across Town in Fatty Arbuckle Film Incident
Hundreds formed a mob in Thermopolis Wisconsin last night attacking a motion picture theatre. They seized a film portraying Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle and burned it in the streets. Police could not stop the disturbance despite protests and attempts to persuade the owner not to exhibit the film.
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August Cotton Report Totals 230333 Tons for 1921
Cotton and cotton seed received at mills through August 31 1921 totaled 230333 tons. This compares with 22938 tons received by the mills at this date last year according to the census bureau.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Census Bureau
Money Lost as Children Burn Kenosha Man's Hidden Cash
In Kenosha Wisconsin Alex Nedwecky and his brother plan to buy a farm when the family’s $2,500 in small bills hidden in a red handkerchief under a mattress was burned in a kitchen stove. The youngest child reportedly threw the bills into the fire while siblings watched. Only a teaspoon of charred notes remains. The loss jeopardizes the farm purchase via installments. Authorities will attempt redemption from Washington.
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Alex Nedwecky
Washington
Edward
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Right to One Quart, Judge Says, But Lock Cannot Be Baggage
Petersburg jurors found a man guilty for carrying whisky in a sock, ruling a sock cannot be personal baggage. Circuit Judge West noted a citizen may possess one quart of hard liquor despite prohibition laws, but the verdict stood on the sock being not baggage.
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Petersburg
West
Sells-Floto Circus Robbed in Vancouver Cash Heist
Three masked robbers halted the Sells-Floto circus treasurer in Vancouver Washington last night and escaped with between 18000 and 30000 dollars in cash along with a drill according to Jose Condon the circus legal adjuster and Vancouver police report.
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Sells-Floto Circus
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Kilbane Wins Featherweight Knockout in Seventh
Johnny Kilbane, the champion, defeated Danny Frush of Baltimore by knockout in the seventh round of a scheduled 12 round bout in Cleveland. Frush led early and Kilbane rallied with a right to the chin and sharp left hooks, prompting a stoppage as the crowd rushed the ring.
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Price of Food Up 4.3 Per Cent During August
Food prices rose 4.3 percent in August from July per the Labor Department. Potatoes jumped 24 percent, eggs 13 percent, pork chops, cheese and cabbage 13 percent, butter 10 percent, lard 8 percent, sugar 6 percent, canned tomatoes 5 percent, ham and oranges 4 percent, margarine 3 percent, and several items up 2 percent or less. Regional gains ranged from 1 to 4 percent across cities like Chicago Indianapolis Milwaukee Kansas City St. Louis Omaha and Minneapolis, with some staples unchanged such as evaporated milk bread coffee and navy beans.
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Great Great Great Granddaughter Reunion in Manitoba
Six generations gather at Nelson House Pas Manitoba for a Gree tribe family reunion led by 112 year old Sarah Donkey. Ancestor and matriarch travels 140 miles by canoe to join Caroline Spence Ina Spence Jemina Donkey and John Donkey in this birthday of kinship.
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Sioux City Man Held in Chicago for Stealing Plane
A Sioux City, Iowa man, Frank Strand, stole a police plane owned by W. C. Burmeister of Evanston, Illinois, from a hangar in Evanston after claiming to be from Sioux City. He wrecked the craft in a nearby field and was arrested hours later. The damaged plane was found on the Evanston Golf Club course with farmer Carl Heinz aiding in its removal.
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Body of Boy Lost on Mountain Found on Longs Peak
Istes Park Colorado September 17 The body of Greg Aubuchou missing since July 20 was found late yesterday at the foot of a 2800 foot precipice on Longs Peak. He was crushed and battered after a plunge from the cliff as state rangers aided by field glasses located the body.
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Wolves in Illinois Now Worth Ten Dollars Each
Dixon, Sept. 17 The Lee County board of supervisors raised the wolf bounty to ten dollars. Farmers urged the measure as wolves multiply rapidly in parts of the county.
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Dixon
Board of Supervisors
Lee County
Engineer Lea Dies in Midwest Rail Wreck Cleanup
A Chicago and Northwest railway Los Angeles limited wreck near Belle Plaine leaves three dead including Thomas R. Lea a 62 year old Clinton engineer. Fireman John Johnson also drowns. Thomas McConnell of Cedar Rapids killed while riding the blind bag? vane. The crash occurred when an undermined track gave way after water washed down from hills.
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Thomas R. Lea
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Los Angeles
Belle Plaine
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Thomas McConnell
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MOOT SALES TAX AND CALDER BEER PROPOSALS HEARD
Washington, Sept. 17. Senate Finance Committee reshapes the house tax bill with a three percent sales levy on manufacturers and other taxes expected to raise about 2.88 billion yearly. Smoot's replacement plan and Calder's beer tax face opposition, with a final vote delayed until next Wednesday amid edits and drafting. Hotels would pay a ten percent tax on room charges over five dollars for singles and over eight dollars for doubles.
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Great Hood Drouth Hits C A C
Prohibition agents raided the Chicago Athletic Club, seizing six cases of evidence from a touring car as raids spread to other clubs. The action targeted what was described as the region’s most exclusive organization, signaling a broad crackdown on private liquor.
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Weather Bureau report lists Minnesota and Iowa towns
The September 17, 1925 weather bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture and Weather Bureau covers a wide area including Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault La Crosse Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Waterloo Waverly and notes partly cloudy or cloudy conditions with several towns reporting rainfall amounts such as 1.28 inches in Charles City and 0.20 inches in Des Moines Local temperatures at 1 pm yesterday and 7 am today are recorded with mixed wet conditions and reports of showers affecting drying and muddy ground levels.
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Ban on Rector Grant Marriage Sparks Church Row
New York Bishop Mannning rules no clergy member of the Protestant Episcopal church may perform the wedding of Rev. Dr. Percy Stickney Grant and Rita De Acosta Lydig. Grant seeks marriage despite canon opposition. Lydig has been divorced twice, including from Maj. Philip M. Lydig. Grant’s vestrymen oppose church rule.
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May Allison Honeymoon With Director After Secret Marriage
May Allison, film star, and Robert D. Ellis, motion picture director, arrived in Beverly Hills for a long-deferred honeymoon following a secret wedding at Greenwich, Connecticut last Thanksgiving. Allison said she once believed marriage and a career were incompatible but has changed her mind.
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Three Army Men Die In Dallas Plane Crash
Dallas Sept 17 Lieut James F Armstrong and two enlisted men Sergt Gibson and White from Fort Sill Okla were killed instantly when a large army DH Avial observation plane went into a spin at about 150 feet and crashed at Love field Dallas yesterday.
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Former Postmaster Dies at St Ansgar Iowa
Abraham T. Tollefson longtime St Ansgar postmaster during Cleveland's administration and longtime board of supervisors member died after several weeks illness at age 74 He had lived in the town since age seven.
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Pittsburgh-N Y Battery Match Review
Local summary notes a Pittsburgh at New York game between Pittsburgh Batteries and N Carlson and S, highlighting key players and a tight score. The brief records the contest context and mentions standout shots and final status.
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Irish British talks see chance after De Valera note
Dublin and London exchange notes on Irish independence and allegiance to the crown. De Valera insists Irish delegates represent an independent nation, while Lloyd George warns any conference without allegiance would imply severance from the empire. Irish cabinet hopefuls say unity and dominion home rule appeal, while Ulster partition remains avoided. In Belfast, unrest returns with shootings in Vere Street district and arrests as troops quell disturbances.
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Waverly Man Hanga Self Despondent in Ill Health
Waverly Ia Sept 17 Special Jacob Meer residing near town committed death by own action by hanging this morning. Act prompted by ill health of several years. Body found by family in barn where he went for breakfast. Widow and four daughters survive.
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Paderewski Returns to Concert Stage for Poland
Famed pianist and first premier of Poland Paderewski announced his return to the concert stage to aid Poland. He plans a tour with proceeds to support his homeland after his estate in Paso Robles was auctioned for Poland’s cause.
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Iynace Paderewski
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Paderewski
Weather outlook for Upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys
Weather predictions for the week beginning Monday indicate generally fair, normal temperatures, with a chance of scattered showers Tuesday or Wednesday across the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys.
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