Rail Road Plea Held Up by Board Officials
Officials of six railway unions urge President Wilson to have rail managers' wage and operating concerns probed by Congress. Atterbury pressed for immediate abolition of national agreements and wage reductions, but Chairman Barton favored mutual talks and delayed a formal decision after an executive session.
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Fiatlyle
Atterbury
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Tabor Board
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American Train Dispatchers’ Association
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América
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Jewell
Railiour Employees’ Department
the American Federation of Labor
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General Atterbury
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Labor Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commisssion
Allies Seize German Arms at Oppeln Dispatch Claims
Paris February 1 Allied authorities at Oppeln Upper Silesia seized two carloads of arms and ammunition being transported into Upper Silesia from Germany, a dispatch revived here says.
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Oppeln
Upper Silesia
Germany
Price Cuts Announced In Pennsylvania Oil Markets
Pittsburgh news reports principal oil purchasing agencies announced further crude price reductions. Pennsylvania crude dropped 50 cents to 50 dollars per barrel, Somerset light set at 3.75 dollars.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Somerset Light
Better Times Ahead Bright Improvements Shown Throughout Country
Washington reports January shows a slight but unmistakable improvement in business conditions. Industrial operations resumed in part at some plants, unemployment totals 3,470,016 nationally, and banking conditions improve with rising reserve ratios. Textile divisions show signs of revival while retailers increase purchases as stocks deplete. No broad industrial revival yet, but relief is evident in leading New England sectors.
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Federal Reserve Board of General Business
Ananda
Bureau of Lohor
Benking
Federal Reserve Fen
New England
Drop in Farm Livestock Values Across United States
Farm live stock on January 1 valued at 50,085,509,000, up from 4,507,145,000 in 1920, while overall farm livestock values fell by over 2.25 billion dollars in the last year. Cattle and sheep declined over 4 percent and swine over 3 percent with milk cows dropping by more than half a billion dollars and other cattle similarly down.
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Washington
Meh
Ain Ringes
Department of Agriculture
United States
Diamonds and Jewels Seized in Taxicab Discovery
In Chicago on February a taxicab box was found smashed on the floor with a crown Jewels array of diamonds rubies and emeralds spilling out. The display included rings and assorted gems likely remnants from a royal hoard as a heavy foot crushed the container amid cigar wrapping and debris. Charles Murphy witnessed the startling scene as the box broke open and jewels rolled free.
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Chicago
Charles Murphy
Deaths Tied to Local Club of Girls in Ind
In Muncie Indiana on February 1 police investigate a death by self harm linked to a club of girls at a skating rink. A girl confessed purchasing poison to commit revenge after Leona Oldfield had ordered her suitor to take another girl home. The club reportedly named a third member as part of the incident.
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Muncie
Ind
Leona Oldfield
Nfe
Abe
Light on Japanese Pact Sparks Senate Debate
Senator Johnson of California declared in a formal statement that the tentative Shidehara Morri s treaty reveals a disposition that Westerners are entitled to know. He argued the treaty effectively repeats California alien land laws and raises questions about the settlement problem.
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Washington
Johnson
California
Bank Robbery Sparks Fire At Beedeville Va
Washington police report a robbery at Commonwealth National Bank of Beedeville Virginia, a village 100 miles away, where cash and securities totaling 140000 were stolen and an ensuing fire was set.
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Washington
Commonwealth National Bank of
Beedeville
Washington Policw Department
Berger to Get New Trial in Espionage Case
Victor L Berger and four Socialist party co-defendants had their espionage convictions reversed by the Supreme Court over Judge Landis eligibility issues. Debs case cited as precedent. President Wilson declined clemency though Attorney General Palmer urged release for Debs on February 12.
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Victor L. Berger
Socialist Party
Supreme Court
Eugene V. Debs
Berger
Adolph Geriner
William Oh Kruse
Irwin S. John Tucker
Louis Bagdall
Espromize
Durtge Landis
House of Representatives
Landist
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Tost
Muza DP
Lutz
Landis
Weisselser
Wilson
Debs
White House
Palmer
America
Cleveland
United States
Terre Haute
Five Jobs Sought as 800 Jam Local Store Entrance
Indianapolis February 1 local scene reports a crowd estimated at 800 gathering around a small local 10 to 25 cent store entry in response to an advertisement for five job openings. The raid of interest underscores labor demand as applicants push forward for minimal wage work.
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Indianapolis
Crown
Toca
Japan Ends Chinese Pact Cancels 191% Agreement
Tokyo announces the cancellation of the China Japan autary pact of 191%. The move ends a historic accord, with officials stating conditions and potential shifts in regional alignments.
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Japan
Tokyo
Feb
Kidnapped Wife Found as Two Cousins Arrested
Los Angeles reports Mrs Gladya Witherell who vanished last Tuesday was found unharmed in a small house on a Riverside sheep ranch. Two men named A J and Floyd Carr, cousins, were arrested by LA police and deputies after the woman's recovery. The pair allegedly kidnapped her to spite her father in law A J Witherell and sought 20000 in ransom and revenue.
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Gladya Witherell
Corona
Riverside County
Associated Press
Colby Declines Johnson Challenge on Major Settlement Proposal
Secretary Colby rejected Senator Johnson of California with a bid to publish the Morris-Stideline proposal as a settlement for the dispute between the United States and Japan. He framed the issue as a matter of national policy and media strategy, saying political pressures will not force a rash course. Johnson’s challenge was issued earlier in the day.
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Colby
Johnson
California
Mae
Morris-Stideline
United States
Japan
Exchangi
Max
Senter Johnson
Calumet Bread Line Starts In Calumet Newsroom
Mary Lindley, police matron, ordered a bread line at the Calumet plant after reports that unemployed Black workers from the Grasselli Chemical company had gone hungry. Most men hailed from the South and settled in East Chicago during World War I. Some said they had not eaten for days.
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Chicago
Ind
Calumet Rexley
Mary Lindley
Grasselli Chemical Company
Eley Hall
Miss Lindley
Navy to cut enlisted strength to 100000 men
Washington February 1 the naval appropriation bill to be reported to the house today provides for a maximum enlisted strength of 100000 men, down from a possible 198000. The committee reportedly made no changes to the ongoing building program, except for a potential slight slowdown in progress.
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Navy
Washington, Bel
Gasoline Prices Cut Again Across Chicago Areas
Gasoline fell two cents per gallon in Chicago on February 1, marking a four cent drop since January 26. Standard and Sinclair cut tank wagon prices from 26 to 23 cents and filling station prices from 27 to 25 cents. Kerosene decreased from 15% to 13.44 cents per gallon.
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Standard
Sinclair
Simons Wants to Quit Over Allied Demands
Berlin reports that German Foreign Minister Simons proposed resigning after the Allied ultimatum delivered in Paris. President Ebert reportedly refused to accept his resignation, urging Germany to defer action while cabinet deliberates. Germany plans to consult experts as it seeks U.S. aid to restrain economic collapse.
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Versailles
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George
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Hive
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Ematt
Ineger
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England
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Europe
Lincoln Columns Fail Under Strain in Warbler Work
Engineering report warns that newly built Lincoln columns for a warbler-related structure are yielding before completion. Foundations require underpinning and additional bracing to prevent collapse. Damages already tally to about 30 dollars in faulty foundations amid calls for funding adjustments.
Mexico Plans 80 000 Army
Mexico outlines a plan to raise an army of 80 000 men under War Minister Enrique Estrada and the general staff. Compulsory military service would be authorized for youths 18 to 20. The proposal awaits approval from President Obregon and a congressional decision.
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Enrique Estrada
General Star
Obregon
Congress
Three Firemen Killed In Fire At 88 Mathewson Street
A wall collapse during a blaze at 88 Mathewson Street in Providence killed three firemen and left eighteen seriously injured as rescuers fought the flames. The incident underscores the danger faced by the firefighters while battling the blaze.
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R. T. Peb
Mathewson Street
Diamond Dyes Ad Warns Against Poor Dye Results
An advertising circular promotes Diamond Dyes with instructions for dyeing wool, silk, cotton, linen, or blends. It cautions buyers about dye streaks, spots, fades, and ruined materials and urges purchasing Diamond Dyes from a druggist.
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Bos
Auto Death Toll Tops Industrial Accidents Modernized
National Safety Bureau statistics show autos kill more people than all factories mines and roads combined in America. At grade crossings the annual toll runs around 1,000 killed and 9,000 injured. A garbled ad note claims Garfield Tea cures liver and kidney disorders. Gerald quips spark off a joke about scratching heads amid an odd sermon line.
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National Safety Women
Allie
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