Liquor Stock From U S To Cuba Planned By Rail Lines
A plan was presented by steamship line representatives from Charleston Brunswick Jacksonville Savannah and Wilmington to export Kentucky whiskey stocks totaling about 39 million gallons to Cuba and other foreign markets. Distillers would move the liquor before January 16 under a wartime prohibition ruling upheld by the Supreme Court. Railroads are expected to handle the required car movements though logistics may be challenging.
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Supreme Court
Charleston
Brunswick
Jacksonville
Savannah
Wilmington
Cuba
South America
Europe
Kentucky
Internal Revenue Department
Bonds Beat Three Counties in Local Bond Vote Roundup
Dane county rejected a ten thousand dollar road bond 5 to 3 in a stay at home vote. Walworth Waukesha and Fond du Lac approved their highway bond plans by substantial margins. Iowa and Grant counties defeated their bond issues while Walworth funded 3 000 000. Waukesha 3 850 000. Fond du Lac 4 500 000. Grant failed a five million bond by about nine to ten thousand.
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Dane County
Iowa
Jrant
Walworth
Waukesha
and du Lac
Fond du Lac
Iowa County
Grant
Small Paper Owners Back Anthony Bill At Washington Hearing
Publishers split over Rep Anthony's bill to limit daily newspapers and periodicals to 24 pages under second class mail to conserve newsprint. Small publishers warn suspension if not passed. large papers warn hardship. Anthony says 2,500 to 5,000 small papers could suspend. Rogers suggests coal embargo on Canada over U S papers. Paper shortage for 1920 projected at 200000 tons by Frank P. Glass.
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House Post Office Committee
Washington
Anthony
Kansas
Canada
United States
P. L. Rogers
Chicago Daily News
Frank P. Glass
Birmington, Ala
American Publishers’ Association
Funeral by Parcel Post Returns to German Burial
Postal authorities describe a parcel mailed from Milwaukee containing cremated remains for burial in Germany. The deceased, born in Germany and cremated locally, may have been kept for two or three years due to resumed relations with Germany.
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Milwaukee
Germany
Waterland
Milwaukee Saloons Preparing for Shutdown Mass Closure
Several hundred Milwaukee saloons are preparing to close in a few days as officials move to shut down operations. The looming action threatens numerous workers and businesses across the city.
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Milwaukee
Battle near Wyocena reported as Indians fight
A Columbia county resident relays a Wyocena tale of a nighttime clash near The Forks of Duck Creek. Troops allegedly opened fire at dawn and buried Indians in shallow graves, with bones and a flintlock musket later found on site.
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Columbia County
Wyocena
W. C. English
Duck Creek
Forks
Purves
Dickason
Editors Note on Winnebago and Black Hawk War Conflict
The Wisconsin Magazine of History notes no fight occurred during the Winnebago or Black Hawk wars and suggests a possible earlier conflict. The piece states the matter will be further investigated.
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Wisconsin Magazine of History
Liquor Storage Crisis Threatens Export Amid Dry Wave
Owners fret as 67 million gallons of liquor stored in the country face rising overhead costs and scarce transport. They fear losses of about 83 million dollars and worry about getting the supply out before prohibition curbs shipments.
Advocate for Smaller Farms by John W Thames
Anson farmer John W Thames argues for smaller farms due to labor shortages. He owns 251 acres, much untapped, and says large holdings should be reduced, with some owners selling portions or dividing to 40 or 80 acre sizes as 169 acres is too large for many.
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John W. Thames
Anson
Eau Claire Beause
Thames
Racine County borrows to fund soldiers bonus
The Racine county board in a special session voted to pay the county share of 224000 dollars for a soldiers bonus by borrowing. Liberty bonds will back 200000 dollars while notes for 40000 dollars will be issued with a condition that the bonds cannot be sold until they reach par value.
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Racine
Unsettled Weather Forecast With Snow Possible
The area faces unsettled conditions tonight and Thursday with probable snow. Temperatures rise ahead of the cold snap, and accumulations may vary by location.
Crooks Take $10000 From Hearst Plant
Crooks broke into Hearst's publisher plant at Williams and Duane streets and, under mayor Hylan's glare, rifled a safe and escaped with between $5000 and $10000 in cash.
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Crooks
Hearst
Hylan
William Randolph Hearst
Guardians of the Law
Williams and
Duane Streets
Sugar Shortage Tightens As Stock Depleted In Wisconsin
National and Wisconsin sugar supplies run tight with no stored stock in the state. Producers, jobbers, and wholesalers say sugar is moved immediately to meet persistent demand. Prices vary widely with no apparent controls, but household outlook remains cautiously steady amid small, intermittent shipments.
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Wisconsin
C. H. Tenney
State Fair Price Commission
Miners Reinstated After Strike Work At Amsbry Mine
Seven miners at the Amsbry mine near Johnstown Pennsylvania were suspended for ninety nine years for working during the coal strike but were reinstated before serving a day by the Amsbry local of the United Mine Workers after a meeting. The company kept the mine closed pending reinstatement.
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Amsbry
Johnstown
United Mine Workers of America
Do Your Shopping Now for Christmas Deals
Seasonal promotion urges readers to shop early as Christmas approaches with discounts and featured deals.
Uruguay Mediation Sought in U S Mexico Dispute
Gabriele Terra Uruguay foreign minister offered mediation in Mexico United States tensions. Carranza seen as likely candidate for governor of Coahuila with a home-state commission expected to push his candidacy. An attempted assassination targeting General Alvaro Obregon occurred after a public address. the assailant was named Jallea.
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Gabriele Terra
Mexico
United States
Mexican Foreign Relations Department
Enriquez
Montevideo
Carranza
Coahuila
Mexico City
Alvaro Obregon
Jallea
Sleigh Width Law Declared Inoperative
Attorney General Blaine informs William B. Naylor that the law restricting sleigh runner width is unenforceable. He notes that “No. 5” sleighs vary by maker and users, making it impossible to prove a sleigh is a draft sleigh No. 5 or upwards. The opinion, rendered yesterday, deems the statute inoperative.
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Blaine
William B. Naylor
Madison Democrat
Siberian draft men to be home by January first
The War Department announced that all selective service men serving in Siberia have been relieved by volunteers. The last group is due to arrive in San Francisco around January 1 aboard the transport Sherman.
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Siberia
War Department
San Francisco
Sherman
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