Government to end wire system control by Sill measure
In a January hearing Chairman Moon outlined a House vote to end government control of telephone and telegraph properties by December 31. Differences arose over whether cable companies would see automatic extension or court resolution. Members cited presidential proclamation and treaty ratification as pivotal factors.
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Unclear OCR extracts proffer a fragmented political quote
The readable fragments show names and places plus a discussion of congressional haste and government ownership. It cites a postmaster and manufacturers concerned with business and protection of interests, but the text is garbled and lacks a clear event or outcome.
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Na Tire Total Agalinet
Burlman
Congress
Onor
Distillers Plan Legal Push to Nullify Prohibition Ratification
An executive committee of seven distillers led by Samuel Wollner of Peoria met in New York to outline legal steps aimed at blocking ratification of the federal prohibition amendment. The group, formed in Chicago, seeks referenda in 15 states where state laws require a referendum before state action, to prevent a nationwide dry regime.
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Associated Press
New York
Dist of America
Samuel Wollner
Peoria
Chicago
America
Wallner
Colorado Prospecting Spirit Fades in Mounting Costs
A Colorado column notes the decline of old time gold prospectors as mining costs rise and promising veins prove elusive. Officials say big strikes are likely gone, with abandoned tunnels and sluices testifying to vanished fortunes.
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Colorado Hills
Denver
Mate Mining Commission
Colorado
Cripple Creek
Bolsheviki murder claim amid Archangel evacuation
A dispatch from Archangel reports evacuation of Shenurtsat by allied and Russian troops facing Bolshevik forces. Troop retirement completed with small losses. 500 civilians aided. Russian troops cooperated well. Unconfirmed report suggests Bolsheviks destroyed part of Shenhurst and killed many residents. Oplna and Liten reportedly fell to the Bolsheviki.
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Washington
State Department
Poole
Archangel
Sheniursat
Shenhurst
Oplna
Liten
Freedom of Seas Debated at Peace Conference
ParisJanuary 28 delegates weigh the freedom of the seas amid WWI era talks. Experts argue contraband defines the issue and whether the League of Nations should settle it to avoid national disputes. Disarmament and maritime practice revisions are tied to the discussion.
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Paris
Pesce Congress
Wilson
League of Nations
Widow of Major Died in France Found in New Jersey
The body of a young woman found Sunday on the Palimdes in New Jersey was identified as the daughter of George H. Packwood of Tampa Florida. She is the widow of a major in the American army who died of influenza in France last October, according to Bergen County prosecutor Thomas J. Hadkins.
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Tnulewood
N J
George H. Packwood
Tampa
Florida
France
Thomas J. Hadkins
Bergan County
Unclear text fragment on League of Nations discussion
Fragmentary excerpt discusses relationships and settlement terms with references to commissions and the League of Nations. It mentions expectations of peace congress developments and recognition of a potential global league.
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League of Nations
Peace Congress
League
Foreigners Will Be Kept Out U S For Four Years
United States House immigration committee votes unanimously to prohibit immigration for four years after the war with Cuba Mexico Canada and Newfoundland excluded. In Idaho Rigby a jail theft sees 30 cases of liquor stolen from the county jail and later partly recovered linked to Nexburg and Plano.
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Ay Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Cuba
Mexico
Canada
Newfoundland
House Immigration Committee
Rigby
Idaho
Nexburg
Plano
Rotary Special Meeting Notice Cancels Today's Lunch
Rotarians are advised of a special meeting Friday evening and therefore there will be no luncheon at the Plains at noon today. J H Walton serves as President.
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Rotary
the Plains
J. H. Walton
Foley Kidney Pills Cited For Kidney Trouble Relief
An Alabama reader from Shorters reports night restlessness from kidney trouble eased by Foley Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims relief from back and side pain, joint aches, and related discomfort.
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E. W. Kitt
Rk. F. P
Adv
Copper Magnates to Meet Labor Secretary Friday
Washington Jan 25 Lave, lenders of the copper districts in Arizona Montana and Utah will hold a session here Friday with the secretary of labor to discuss best methods for improving working conditions during the readjustment period. Demand for copper has suddenly declined, making conditions in the industry especially difficult.
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Associated Pros
Washington
Woman Overcomes Ills with E Pinkham's Vegetable Remedy
A letter from Mrs. wel of 624 Penn St praises E Pinkham's Vegetable for women's illnesses. She claims it helped with walking difficulty and other ailments after extended suffering. The writer notes the remedy as a grand treatment and urges others to try it.
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Penn St
E. Pinkham
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