Iowa coal inquiry aims to curb profiteering and boost regulation
Fort Dodge Iowa September 30 John Fletcher assistant attorney general in charge of the coal profiteering investigations for the state department of justice outlined progress in the coal inquiry. He warned of possible criminal action if evidence justifies it. He said profits run into millions and that production and prices indicate collusion with limited capacity. He noted prices ranging from four to six dollars per ton across Iowa and urged swift, thorough action to inform the legislature and public about the situation. He also suggested federal intervention could be forced if fair play fails, and described a sharp response from operators after the inquiry began.
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Veteran Who Helped Capture Jefferson Davis Visits Here
Mr and Mrs Clark Seeley of West Brook Minn host visitors at 63 Franklin. Lesler Butler brother and G A R veteran returns from Des Moines encampment and recalls being part of the small Union band that captured Jefferson Davis. Wade Hubbell of Chicago also visits. Bankers wives luncheon planned at Blads tearooms at 12 30 pm Monday with Mrs Hutchison as hostess.
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West Brook
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Peter Butler
Franklin Street
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Butler
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Des Moines
Jefferson Davis
Wade Hubbell
Chicago
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Hutchison
U S Sends Collectors After War Debts Talks Turn Firm
Washington reports the United States adopts a policy of frankness to push European debtors toward prompt compliance with WWI loan agreements. Roumania, Britain and other nations are eyed as potential targets for stiff measures while U.S. investigations and diplomatic pressure escalate. Local court notes include minor traffic and license violations with small fines.
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Iowa to Begin December Seal Sale for Tuberculosis Fight
Iowa citizens will be asked in early December to buy at least 10 million Christmas seals to fund the state Tuberculosis association's ongoing fight. In 1921 sales reached over 700,000, and organizers aim to surpass that with help from Gov. Kendall and numerous state groups. Fiftieth of county receipts stay for local work, while the state association funds statewide and national efforts.
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Prominent Women Meet at Des Moines Prominent Women Meet at Des Moines
Prominent women from across the country attend the National Council of Women in session in Des Moines on September 30. Mrs. Philip North Moore of St. Louis presides and stresses that the gathering is businesslike. Topics include education and a nationwide program of physical education. Attendees include Mrs. Thomas AG Winter, national president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, and Miss Anna Gordon, president of the National Woman’s Party, as organizers discuss an interstate conference for women.
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Babe Escapes Injury After Fall From Window
Catherine Orr, 17 month old, daughter of Mrs Gay Birnett of Dawson Street, escaped injury when she fell from a second story window this morning. The incident left witnesses shaken as medical staff checked the child for harm. Authorities investigated the window fall but no serious harm was found.
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Catherine
daugh‘Orr
Ate
Atrs
Gay Birnett
Dawson Street
Fall from Burnett home window injures baby
A child fell from a second story window at the Burnett residence while Mrs. Burnett was elsewhere in the house. The accident occurred when the baby climbed onto a chair, toppled the xorean, and fell out. The child survived but was uninsured.
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Birthday Party Honoring Yolma Halden’s Ninth
Mrs. D Glyde Halden entertained fourteen children for Yolma Halden’s ninth birthday. The decorations and refreshments followed a pink and white color scheme.
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Little Folke
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