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Newspaper

Brook Reporter

Location

Brook, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1921

Page

2

May Forge Landis to Quit One Job

In Washington the House judiciary committee heard debate over Judge Landis taking a $33,500 position as supreme arbiter while continuing on the Chicago bench. Rep Welty urged impeachment for high crimes, citing anti trust damages and players indicted for throwing games. The panel adjourned without action, planning another meeting to consider possible condemnation and a proposed bill barring judges from outside employment.

Washington Fedor Landis Chicago Hase- Wall Welty Olio House Judiciary Committee Supreme Court of District of Columbia Unitters Midge Landis Lanidis Supreme Court of the District of Corinthia Atr. Welty Me Winter Lalmilis Tondiz Honel Boies Republican of Laws Congress Advanee House

Fletcher to Aid Hughes in Harding Administration

Washington Feb 22 Henry P Fletcher former American ambassador to Mexico will be under a ceremonial state to the Harding administration Senator Watson back in the Senate Washington Feb 22 Senator Watson Republican of Indiana who has been in for several weeks reappeared on the floor of the senate

Mexico Harding Washington Henry Pp. Fletcher Watson Senate Senator Watson Intiana

Tariff Plans Set for Harding Extra Session

Washington reports President elect Harding backs a two bill tariff and tax program for Congress. House Ways and Means Chair Fordney says action will follow the emergency tariff measure, with talks on a new program between Senate and House leaders and Harding approval after final details.

Washington Harding Congress Fordney House Ways and Means Committee Hardigg St. Augustine Fordner Senate Hutt Mr. Harding

Idle Negroes in Chicago seek aid from city officials

Parker of the Chicago Advocate, with three companions, presented a petition to the police chief and mayor’s aide on behalf of about 26 000 unemployed Black residents. The chief warned of possible vagrancy arrests as he noted the mayor was unavailable, urging more jobs to avoid further crowds.

Parker Colated Chitizo Advocate Tiree Wayors Oflce Chicago Polce

Wilson to seek bond plan before leaving office

President Wilson is expected to urge Congress to accept German bonds to offset Belgium's debt to America. State department sources say the United States is not bound to any agreement. An understanding from the Paris peace talks suggests Britain France and the United States favor this plan to relieve Belgium's burdens.

Washington Wilson Congress United States Belgium America State Department United Shites Engelynd France Belginm Belghim

New GOP Chairman Sways From Hays to Post Office

In New York on February 22, reports say Senator Harry G. New of Indiana will take over as chairman of the Republican National Committee after March when Wilbur (Wil) Hays becomes Postmaster General. A trusted Republican insider says New is favored, but Harding’s influence may push for a single leadership role.

New York Harry G. New Indiana Wil Hays Hays Republiaynatenant Anys Harding

Teen Slayer Sentenced to Life in Joliet Prison

In Geneva Illinois on February 22 Franklin E. Gossett a seventeen year old boy who killed Mrs Jessie Lette matron of the days home at St Charles was sentenced to life imprisonment at Joliet by Judge Clie in Kane County Court. The boy and his father testified and the boy admitted the killing.

Geneva Franklin EB. Gossett Jessie Urd St. Charles Joliet Clie Kane

Ship Losex Propellors at Sea

The shipping board steamer Federal Bridge reported by wireless from the Atlantic that she had lost both her propellors and was waiting for a tow.

Boston Bed Shipping Board Federal Bridge tald-Atlantic Ete

Berlin Plan to Sway Yankees Revealed Propaganda Circular

Indianapolis report warns of a revived German propaganda drive in the United States aimed at disrupting U S and Allied unity. The notice lists mass meetings and hidden political influence, identifying loyalists and calling officials to report activities to national headquarters.

Indianapolis United States American Legion Legion Rancy Great Britain Rhine Africa France Tarts State Department Washington New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Milwaukee Omaha Cleveland Germany Germny Berlin Nation

Mysterious Nitro Night Blast Damages Pringle Pender Plant

A mysterious explosion of nitroglycerin last night wrecked the Pringle Pender company plant at Harrisburg Run Pennsylvania. The blast damaged several houses in Bradford and Olean, creating widespread fear and prompting investigations by local authorities.

Bradford Pringle Pender Company Harrisburg Run Olean

Frost Damages Peaches In Texas Frost Hits Waco

A heavy frost on February 22 in Waco, Texas, is believed to have damaged the local peach crop, impacting growers and market prospects. The report notes fruit damage across peach trees, with losses feared at farm level and potential effects on supply.

Waco Tex

Legislation to Fail Spurs Jammed Congressional Week

Washington February 22 Congress faces heavy jams as military air and naval appropriation bills likely fail of passage in the remaining ten days. Pack er legislation farmers relief ventures and Bergdoll inquiry also jeopardized. Leaders say extra sessions and March deadlines loom with open hearings and early starts to meet presidential wishes.

Washington Military Air Naval Congress Packer Grover Cleveland Milionaire Philadelphia Senate House of Representatyes Harding Navy Aemy Republcan

Daugherty in the Cabinet in Harding Plan

St Augustine Feb 22 President-elect Harding announced that Harry M Daugherty of Ohio would be attorney general designate. He defended Daughertys honor amid press attacks and said opposition strengthened his resolve to include him in the cabinet.

St. Augustine Via Harry M. Daugherty Ohio Harding Daugherty Mr. Daugherty Tonger

EXPECT RELEASE OF 2 YANKS FROM BERGDALL CAPTURE

Coblenz reports American detectives Charles Neal of Baltimore and Frank Ammer of Denver, who attempted to seize Grover Cleveland Bergdall at Eberlach Bellet, are linked to efforts through proper channels for their release this week.

Coblenz Charles Neal Baltimore Frank Ammer Denver Grover Cleveland Bergdall Eberlach

Mundelein Gift to Germans Reported by Cologne Paper

Cologne a Feb 22 The Volks Zeitung says the German government will charter 15,000 tons of tonnage for relief goods, announced by Archbishop Mundelein of Chicago as a gift from American Catholics to Germany.

Berlin America Cologne Volks Zeitung Germany Mundetein Chiengo Hag

Fire destroys Haverly Furniture building in Dallas blaze

A February 22 fire gutted the interior of the three story Haverly Furniture building in Dallas Texas. Loss estimated at 275000 dollars. The adjacent Dalian Times Herald building west of the blaze suffered water damage.

Dallas Tex Fiat Haverly Furniture Company Dalian Times-Herald

League of Nations council meets in Paris to discuss publicity

Paris February 22 The executive council of the League of Nations met at Petit Luxemburg with Dre Gaston da Cunha chairing. The body reappointed four members of the Saar valley commission and invited Germany Hungary and Ecuador to send reps to Barcelona transit talks as part of Geneva recommendations. Proposals on publicity and amendments to the covenant dominated the session.

Paris Corncr League of Nations Petit Luxemburg Place Dre Gaston da Cunha Lance Sarre Valley Mault Major Lambert Belgius Count de Moltke Hvidtvetdt Denmark RD. Waugh Canda Germany Hungary Ecuador Barcelona League Geneva Robert Cecil Great Britain Wahu Branting Sweden Danzig Armond Lithuania Armenia C.J. Roherty Honoris Puerrredon League All Nations Werengng Connec Switzerland Alow Teague Courageris Coupell Uny Sevres London Turkey Thrace de Gree Lloyd George Briand Pride Multtator Enos Aegean Midin Ond Greece Constantinople

Military patrol ambushed near Litrael by seventy armed men

Dublin reports a crown forces patrol ambushed near Litrael by about seventy attackers with bombs and rifles. One officer and three soldiers were wounded. In another incident near Cipuchin priory, ten soldiers faced an armed party. one defender sustained a slight wound.

Dublin Crown Forces Litrael Kitkany Fet Cipuchin Priory Mulitary

Man Marritall Times Dies in Poplar Bluff Missouri

William L Tillman reputed to have married more times than any Missouri resident died after a brief illness in Poplar Bluff He was seventy nine years old and his eleventh wife married last week Tiluna way nee, the obituary notes his long list of marriages.

Poplar Bit William L. Tillman Missouri Tiluna

St Jacob’s Oil Promises Rapid Relief for Rheumatic Pain

An old advertisement touts St Jacob’s Oil as a remedy for rheumatic pain and stiffness. It claims quick relief from aches in joints muscles and bones including sciatica backache and neuralgia. The copy urges readers to buy a small trial bottle from any drug store and stop suffering.

Atty Kelatica Iumbago St. Jacob OM

Prolonging It and The Debate Over Discourse Heads

A fragmented item discusses the maxim two heads are better than one and a note that some lecturers favor more dialogue about Abe. The text hints at a campus discourse debate and opinions on collaborative approach to study or governance.

Abe

Head Cold Relief Cream Ad Promotes Nostrils Clearing

An ad style passage touts Mig's Cream Bato as instant relief for catarrh and colds with claims of nasal penetration and breathing improvement. It includes nonsensical dialogue and promotes Cathe cura products for baby rashes and soaps with a 25¢ price, reflecting early 20th century marketing language.

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