Knickerbocker Theatre Disaster Probes Begin
Washington mourns as the Knickerbocker Theatre collapse toll climbs to 108 dead and 130 injured. Five investigations start including Capper resolution in Senate and Ryan proposal in the House to probe causes and rebuild code. Federal grand jury and local officials join inquiries amid demands for accountability.
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Senate
Capper
Kansas
Rywers Mint
Ryan
New York
Knickerbocker
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Congress
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Pub
Federal
Grand Jury
United States
Gordon
Moreman McGuade
Parker Lays Union Labor Critique at Civic Federation
Judge Alton B. Parker, former Democratic presidential candidate, told the National Civic Federation in New York that organized labor has done more than any other agency to check the doctrines of Russian Reds and parlor socialists who threaten U S government stability. Parker, as federation president, opened its twenty second annual convention which will continue for three days.
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Tan
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United States
Alton B. Parker
National Civic Federation
Parker
Lasker urges U S trade act on immigration ships
A. D. Lasker, chairman of the shipping board, urged the house immigration committee to require half of all immigrants to travel on shipping board vessels. Committee members questioned the feasibility and asked for a clear outline to incorporate into a bill.
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Washington
Jan
A. D. Lasker
Shipping Board
Hose Immigration Committee
United States
Ves. Wels
Lasker
Pound Starling Quoted at Four Twenty Eight
The English pound was quoted at 4.28 dollars in New York, the highest since August 15, 2019, with February pound figures noted amid market activity.
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Pound Starling
New York
Allied consider German reparations reply in Paris
The reparations commission will forward Germanys latest reparations proposals to the Allied governments for a decision. The Cannes conference had agreed that any German reply would go to the supreme councils, with a likely later meeting to review the document. French press views the German reply as unsatisfactory, citing excessive threats and promises.
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Paris
Germany
Reparations Commission
Cannes
Therfore
Supreme Council
Clemenceau
Echo National
Riot Quelled by Police at Calcutta Mills
Four thousand workers at the Standard jute mills in Titteghur near Calcutta rioted after two comrades were arrested for assaulting the works manager. Police faced a missiles volley, fired on, and the mob’s attack continued until officers opened fire. Ten killed and forty wounded among rioters, twelve policemen injured.
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Calcutta
Titteghur
British Quit Erin Rapidly Speeds Evacuation
Dublin reports show rapid British evacuation from Ireland with large troop departures daily. Departure of the Dublin garrison is expected to begin this week and papers discuss repurposing vacated barracks to relieve housing, with five large Dublin barracks cited for conversion into workmen's dwellings at modest cost.
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Dublin
Ireland
New Wisconsin Booze Drive Under Federal Prohibition
Federal field agents to intensify liquor enforcement in Wisconsin with Green Miller taking charge of field forces based in Milwaukee. Miller will assist Prohibition Director Tomes Stone as the effort expands across several localities amid strict enforcement.
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Washington
Wisconsin
Prohibition
Green Miller
Milwaukee
Miller
Tomes Stone
Blizzard Strikes Southern California Stalling Services
A severe storm hit southern California causing damage to streetcar, telephone, electric light and gas services in Los Angeles region. Early reports fear losses to fruit and vegetable crops amid extensive disruption from rain and snow.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Jan
California
It 18
Whisky withdrawal denied by Supreme Court in wartime wareh
The Supreme Court refused owners of whisky stored in government banned warehouses the right to withdraw the spirit on tax payment and move it to private homes. In Minneapolis a robbery at the Franklin Go operative Creamery following a night watchman assault yielded $7,500.
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Supreme Court of the
United States
Minteapolla
Franklin Gooperative Creamery Company
Naval Treaty 1 Now Complete Pacific Pact Agreed On
United States Great Britain and Japan approve Article 19 fortifications status quo in Pacific islands. Plenary session of talks to follow, restricting new fortifications and bases in Guam Philippines and other insular territories while allowing maintenance and replacement of existing defenses. Hawaiian Islands excluded from restriction.
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Bouln Islands
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Loochop
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Prelte Ocean
Orley
Nasal
Man Beats Wolf to Death in Minneapolis Bar Fight
Ian Taner, 27, reportedly killed a 60 pound wolf at city hall after it attacked him as he walked home in the early hours. He grappled the animal, pinned it, and struck its brains out on the pavement, initially mistaking it for a dog.
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Minneapolis
Binet
Ian
Arthur Taner
Hans
Unis
Fia
Laner
Indictments Hit 40 Heating Industry Figures in New York
January 31 report says twenty corporations and twenty individuals in the heating and general contracting sector were indicted by a New York Supreme Court grand jury for alleged violations of the antitrust law. The piece also notes an earthquake tremor felt in southeastern France near Digne, lasting several seconds.
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New York
Supreme Court
France
Pari
Digne
Mayors Siege Ends as Governor Refuses to Exit Office
Indianapolis report describes Mayor Lew Shank leading 12,000 residents to the capitol demanding Governor Arc Cray force resignations over an $18,000,000 Indiana Electric merger. McCray refuses to come out. Shank jokes the groundhog fears its shadow as a crowd dispersal plan is announced.
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Ndianapolis
Dun
Lew Shank
T'He
Olive Street Bridge
Capitol
Shank
Arc- Cray
Indiana Electric Corporation
Service Commission
Rai
Notre Dame Athletes Confess Semi Pro Game Involvement
Eight Notre Dame University athletes admitted playing in a semi professional game for the Carminville team in Taylorville Indiana on November 27 1921. They were disqualified from further Notre Dame athletics. Remaining not implicated were Gus Deseh and Jol Mofurdi both part of the American Olympic team.
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Notre Dame University
Mather Willam Carey
Athletic Board
Ami Kaute Roeline
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Car- Minville
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Eddie Anderson
Mason City
Chester Wynne
Roger Kiley
Chicago
Lawrence Shaw
Stewart
Harry Mura
Huntington
Robert Phelan
Fort Matison
Earl Walsh
Adrian
Dick Seiffert
Carlnyille
Gus Deseh
Amercan
Jol Mofurdi
Mlk
Aifntr
Supreme Court Grants Boundary Decree in Minnesota Wisconsin Case
Chief Justice Taft announced the Supreme Court will grant the mandamus decree sought by Minnesota and Wisconsin. The decision adopts the boundary line surveyed and marked by a commission under the 1920 court opinion, extending from Lower St. Louis Bay through Upper St. Louis Bay and the St Louis River to the falls, as approved by the states.
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Taft
Supreme Court
Minnesota
Wisconsin
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Upper St. Louis Bay
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Falls
Mae Ag
Orphans Return to U S After Ship Difficulties
The United States net Princess Natolka, bound for Danzig, faced high seas that disabled steering gear forcing an emergency return to port. Among 403 passengers are 103 Polish orphans returning home to search for relatives.
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New York
United States
Natolka
Danzig
Milwaukee Man's Cellar Robbed
Milwaukee January 31 thieves took the entire Aquor stack from the cellar of Spencer Tistey a wealthy business and club man. Supreme Court Takes Recess Washington January 22 The Supreme Court of the United States recessed on Monday February 22.
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Spencer Tistey
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Supreme Court
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Supreme Court of the United States
Pope Conclave Prep Amid Turbulent Mass Scene
Rome January 31 final preparations begin for the conclave to elect a pope after Benedict XV. Cardinals arrive for solemn rites in the Sistine Chapel with guards, escort, and oath of secrecy scheduled for the Vatican doors. A choir member in the mass disrupted proceedings shouting against the pope.
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Cagdero
Genoa
Bologna
Knights of the Sword and Cape
Knights of the Order of Malta
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Weredos
Ship Board Salaries Cut By Congress Action
Washington reports Congress moves to limit United States Shipping Board salaries. An amendment to the independent offices appropriations bill would cap the board’s top pay at 25 000 dollars a year and reduce officials to two. At present three officers earn 35 000 dollars and vice president salaries include Love Small and Fry with 90 000 to A S Kimball. several others earn 25 000.
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Congress
Aetioy
United States Shipping Board
Independent of Aces
Love
Small and Fry
A. S. Kimball
Brentano Seen by Harding as Hungary Ambassador Pick
Brentano of Cilenga met President Harding at the White House. The interview led to expectation that his name will be sent to the Senate soon for the Hungary ambassadorship, with the Hungarian government indicating acceptance of the choice.
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Washington
Theoters Brentano
Cilenga
Harding
White House
Brentano
Senate
Hungary
Are You a Mother Need Help Vital Letter for You
Mrs. W.T. Marshall of Decatur recounts relief after motherhood using Dr. Pierce medicines. She credits Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery with restoring health, and notes continued use of Pleasant Pellets. Local druggists sell these remedies. write Invalids' Hotel Buffalo for free medical advice.
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Decatur
Palmistry Tale Predicts Hidden Fortune
The exchange features a curious claim about palmistry. A man says a glance at a fiend’s hand foretold he would soon acquire a substantial sum, and indeed he left with Min a four ace hand perhaps implying luck or prize money.
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Min
All He Asked. Old Crusty and the Suitor in Guessing Game
A humorous dialogue scene where Sulter pleads for the hand of the old man’s daughter. The crusty father derides the suitor’s prospects at present salary, joking about attire and dress. The exchange ends with Sulter clarifying he seeks her hand, not a dowry or gloves.
Up to the Neck
A bachelor visiting the proud parents of a newborn teased them by asking which parent the baby resembles. After a careful look he replied that the infant is not very intelligent yet but is wonderfully like both of them.
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