Rail Unions Charge Railroads Over Rights Violations
United Press reports union leaders accusing railroads of pressuring the federal rail board to ignore Esch Cummins law. They cite layoffs of about 290 000 workers by 64 roads since Sept 1 1020 and that 36 roads earned no operating income in January while 28 failed to cover taxes.
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Federal Rail Board
Chicago
Fen
Federal Railroad Later Board
E. T. Whitter
Gen. Atterbury
RoEcee
T. Dewitt Cuyler
The
Association of Railway Executives
Enen
Fire at Georgetown University North Building
A blaze broke out today in the North Building at Georgetown University in Georgetown Washington. Firefighters fought the flames as the fire spread before they could enter the structure.
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Georgetown Washington
Georgetown University
Trial of Mrs Peete Delayed by Juror Illness In Los Angeles
The trial of Mrs Louise L Peete for the alleged murder of mining promoter Jacob Denton was paused when juror J W Rudd fell ill with indigestion and heart trouble. A doctor said he should be fine by this afternoon and the court recessed until 1 30 p m Local defense counsel debated whether Peete should testify her decision pending.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
I.ness
Louise L. Peete
Jacob Charles Denton
J. W. Rudd
Rudd
Denton
És Angeles
Gal
Louise le
Office of
the Public Defender
West Texas feud ends in double fatal shootout in Shallow Water
In a long running Lubbock county feud, prominent residents James C. Powles and James M. Wright exchanged shots last night in Shallow Water, both dying from their wounds after the confrontation.
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Fort Worth
Tex
West Texas
Lubbock County
James C. Powles
James M. Wright
Empire Oil & Gas Refinery Fire Damages Oklahoma Plant
Empire Oil & Gas officials in Okmulgee plan rebuilding a receiving house and a condensing tower after a fire last night caused by a still explosion. Estimated loss does not exceed 46000 dollars.
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Okmulgee, Okla
Empire Oil & Gas Company
Mondell Warns of Unfair Oil Royalties Division
Tribune staff report from Cheyenne notes Congressman Frank W. Mondell says Congress would have provided protections for counties receiving oil royalties only if the state legislature would ensure fair division. He explains responsibility for lacking a protection clause in the leasing act and warns that inequitable division could spark federal action, harming oil and coal regions with inadequate roads and schools.
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Tribune
Cheyenne
Frank W. Mondell
Congress
Alfred H. Beach
Mondell
Iam
Japanese Split Over Proposal To Reduce Navy
Tokyo reports a split in the Kensei Kai over Yukio Oxhi proposals to curb armaments. Ozaki’s theory gains support but is deemed impractical as the budget allocates large naval and army sums. Newspapers note Japan cannot outpace U S and Britain financially and education should receive more funding.
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Associated Press
TOKIO
Japan
Kensei-Kai
Yukio Oxhi
Kensei-Kaij
M. Ozaki
Ozaki
America
Great Britain
Nichi Nichi
M.omki
Arizona Road Work Halted Affects 1600 Workers
State Engineer Thomas Maddock halted all Arizona state highway construction due to funding gaps. Prospects soon suggested the suspension might not be total, though a complete closing would lay off about 1600 workers and their families.
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Phoenix
Aris
Thomas Maddock
Arizona
Germans Prepare Counter Offer On Reparations Claims
In Copenhagen and Paris reports, Germany moves to submit counter proposals on reparations to the London Supreme Council. Paris notes France aims for Germany to pay in full, while Berlin reports support from Reichstag leaders for the government's stance and warnings about Allied economic impact.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Counter P
Supreme Council
London
Poli
Church Edifice to Rise on Foundation in Mills Addition
In Casper the Free Methodist congregation purchases land in the Mills addition to build a church replacing a dance hall site. The project will feature a solemn organ tone and raise funds from a widow’s mite to finance an imposing structure. Rev. A T Edwarde presides as services begin midweek and Sunday evenings.
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Mills
Casper
Swell & Church
Gundsay
A. T. Edwarde
Measure Endorsing Disarmament Conference Requested
The House Foreign Affairs Committee favorably reported a resolution authorizing the president to invite nations to a conference on disarmament to be held in Washington. Sponsored by Rep Brookes of Illinois, the measure leaves calling the conference to the president. This marks the first concrete step toward a general disarmament conference.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Brookes
Senate Foreign Relations Committees
Borah
Republian
Idaho
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Substitue Packers Bill Favored by House Panel
Washington February 3. The House Agricultural Committee approved a substitute plan for federal meat industry regulation. Under the substitute Packers would be controlled by the Agriculture Department and stock yards under the Interstate Commerce Commission. The panel voted 11 to 6 to seek a special rule to expedite the bill. Only Rep Wilson opposed the motion to report favorably.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Agricultural Committee
Senate
Department of Agriculture
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
House Committee
Federal Livestock Commission
Hutchinson
New Jersey
Wilson
Alinoin
Defense in mail case opened in Dallas trial
The prosecution rested its case in the trial of Albert L. Rowan Ben Lunax and W S Berivner charged with robbing a Dallas postoffice substation January 14. The defense testimony is set to begin today.
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Dallas
Tex
Albert L. Rowan
Ben Lunax
Berivner
Postoffice
Escape of Rich Draft Dodger Bergdoll Probed in Congress
Washington Feb 3 The house military committee directed Chairman Kahn to confer with the district attorney on Bergdoll case. A resolution seeks a broad inquiry into his escape to Germany and an alleged offer of freedom for a bribe of 100000 dollars. Representative Johnson backs the probe citing Germanys actions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
House Military Committee
Kahn
McAvery
Philatunhta
Military Committee
Johnson
South Dakota
Senate Proclamation Sets Special Session for March 4
Washington February 3 President Wilson acting on a request from President and Harling today issued a proclamation calling a special session of the Senate to convene March 4. The move follows a recently communicated request and signals a focus on urgent national issues and legislative action.
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Washi
Wilson
Senate
First Matewan case juror unaware of battle
Mose Workman of Mingo county admitted he could not read and said he had not heard of the Matewan battle until summoned to serve as a tentative juror in the trial of 21 men charged with killing Albert Felts in the Matewan fight.
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Williamson
W. Va
Mingo County
Albert
Felts
Mose Workman
Young Man Leach Reported to Attempt Suicide in Casper
Reports say Charles Leach shot himself with a .22 rifle in Casper. Casper Private hospital refused to confirm details on orders of management. A homesteader was also taken there with a wound. condition not released.
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Leach
Casper
The
Tribune
Charles Leach
Kidnappers in Prison Arrive at San Quentin
Arthur W. and Floyd L. Carr cousins arrive at San Quentin to begin a sentence of ten years to life for abducting Mrs. Gladys Witherell of Los Angeles. The item closes with a wry remark on marriage.
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Ban Quentin
Cal
Arthur W
Floyd L. Carr
Ban Quentin State Penitentiary
Gladys Witherell
Los Angeles
Sinn Fein attack kills six police in Ireland raids
Six Sinn Fein fighters were killed and several wounded when they attacked fifteen police between Burgada and Rosscarbery. Police, aided by military reinforcements, repelled the assault after a fierce battle. Ammunition was abandoned and the attackers routed.
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Associated Press
Skibbereen
Ireland
Sinn
Wage Cut Expected at Indiana Refineries
Reports from reliable sources say the Standard Oil Company of Indiana and the Midwest Refining Company will cut all daily wages by 10 percent and monthly wages in proportion. The reduction begins February 15, earlier than officials expected, with March 1 previously anticipated.
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Indiana
Midwest
Poles Plan Strong Push Against Reds In Paris Meeting
President Pilsudski and Polish officials arrived in Paris to confer with French leaders on a potential Bolshevik threat to Poland in early spring and to address concerns over Poland being labeled imperialistic while facing food shortages and pressure to curb territorial ambitions.
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Paris
Pilsudeki
Poland
Millerand
Briand
Marshal Foch
Prince Hapleha
Wyoming Legislature Rails At Budget And City Manager Bills
Cheyenne reports show both houses turning to routine business while waiting for two motions on the budget bill and conference committee work on house bill 18 and related amendments. The house passed a city manager bill for Cheyenne on second reading and approved Casper Sheridan managers measures likely to clash in final readings. Senate moves include approving a law enforcement department bill with seven agents and awaiting a pending charity board proposal to close a hospital in Sheridan. A pending Senate conference report on mineral leasing royalty shares remains unsettled as lawmakers respond to federal guidance and broader fiscal questions.
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The
Tribune
Cheyenne
Republican House
A& A
Casper-Sheridan
Sublette County
Amooth Miling
Senate
Department of Law Enforcement
Natrona County
Frialy
Free
State Board of Charities
Sheridan
Casper
Unemployed Protest Parade Forms in Copenhagen
A march of about 44 000 unemployed bearing flags left the city hall square at 1 PM and moved toward the royal palace demanding work amid anti job crisis in Copenhagen February 1.
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Copenhagen
Negotiations Open Over Petroleum Stone Claim in Honduras
A London based official has begun talks in Honduras over a petroleum stone claim. The action follows recent residence by the claimant in Honduras and signals formal negotiations under treaty or regulatory oversight.
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Associated Presa
Thgucigalpa
Honduras
Eat
Biraholg
London
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Wom
Paul Levy
Wrime
Loebe
Dr. Schieffer
Herr Mueller
Simons
Entente
Sinn Fein
Chamber Committee
Kirby
Lox
Wyo
Gebo
Chamber of Commerce
Burlington Railroad
BE. C. Canady
A. V. Forbea
W. M. Dennis
J. 8. Mechling
Bam Conwell
Dublin
Ballinalee
Here
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Lord Dunsany
Dunsany Castle
County Meath
Kilmainham Court House
REDS
Benator Lee
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Colorado
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