Government to End Wire System Control by Vote
The Associated Press reports that government control of telephone and telegraph properties may end next year after a 10 to 7 vote. Moon announces plan to bring the measure to the House for passage. Debates consider remaining federal control and oceanic cable regulation under previous laws and proclamations. The final roll shows Republicans and Democrats split, with three Democrats and ten total opposing longer control.
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Fragmentary 1919 Prohibition Debate Quoted Officials Cite Risks
Disjointed OCR text shows names Rieckiman Portes Ayers Randall and others in a Prohibition era discussion. Mr Burlman warns of hasty congress action while a postmaster stresses protecting business interests and government ownership claims.
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Distillers Plan Legal Campaign to Nullify Prohibition Ratification
An executive committee representing American distillers began a legal campaign in New York to block ratification of the federal prohibition amendment. Samuel Wollner of Peoria chairs a seven member panel formed in Chicago to pursue referendums in 15 states arguing state laws require a referendum before action by legislatures.
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New York
Dist of America
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Peoria
Chicago
America
Wallner
Colorado gold prospecting fades with aging frontier myth
In Cole Colorado Jan 28 a feature notes fantasies of Colorado gold legends fading as real prospectors decline since the early 1900s. Officials say big strikes are exhausted and prospecting costs deter hopefuls while machinery and capital replace individual miners.
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Pasterner
Billie
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Denver
Mate Mining Commission
Colorado
Cripple Creek
Bolshevik Advance Yields Shrink Shenhurst Evacuation
A dispatch from Archangel reports evacuation of Shenhurst by Allied, American, and Russian troops facing Bolshevik forces. Troops withdrew in good order with minimal losses. about 500 civilians housed by military aid. Reports claim revolutionaries destroyed part of Shenhurst and killed citizens. unconfirmed claim awaits Poole’s confirmation. Oplna and Liten reportedly fell to Bolsheviki.
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State Department
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Shenhurst
Oplna
Liten
Freedom of the Seas Debate Emerges at Paris Talks
Paris January 28 delegates at the peace conference begin to tackle the freedom of the seas with emphasis on contraband and private property rights. International law experts discuss league of nations decision making to settle cargo rules, while disarmament and maritime practices reforms are tied to the issue.
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Pesce Congress
Wilson
League of Nations
Widow of Major Dies by Own Action in New Jersey
The body of a young woman found Sunday on the Palimdes was identified as the daughter of George H. Packwood of Tampa Florida. She was 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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France
Thomas J. Hadkins
Bergan County
Fragmentary passage hints at league of nations peace moves
The text discusses settlements and commissions for investigation and recommendation. It mentions a peace congress potentially expanding into a recognized league, with statesmen awaiting outcomes before the league of nations develops.
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League of Nations
Peace Congress
League
Immigrants Face Four Year Ban After War
The House immigration committee approved a four year immigration prohibition after the war with Cuba Mexico Canada and Newfoundland exempt. In Idaho Rigby a jail theft saw 30 cases of liquor stolen from the county jail where seized alcohol awaited court orders to destroy it. sheriff recovered some of the loot tracing it to Nexburg and Plano.
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Washington, D. C
Cuba
Mexico
Canada
Newfoundland
House Immigration Committee
Rigby
Idaho
Nexburg
Plano
Rotary Special Meeting Voids Luncheon Today
Rotarians are advised of a special Rotary meeting Friday evening and there will be no luncheon at the Plains at noon today. President J. H. Walton issues the notice.
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Rotary
the Plains
J. H. Walton
Foley Kidney Pills Help Restless Kidney Sufferers
An Alabama reader from Shorters reports relief from nighttime restlessness and back pain after using Foley Kidney Pills. The testimonial credits the medicine with easing kidney trouble and related aches in joints and muscles.
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Copper Magnates Meet Seeks Labor Progress Amid Slump
Washington January 25 Labo and copper lenders in Arizona Montana to meet Friday with the secretary of labor to discuss methods for improving working conditions during readjustment. Copper demand has sharply declined causing industry difficulties and wage tensions.
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Associated Pros
Washington
Woman Overcomes Ills with Pinkham Remedy
Mrs. Wel of 624 Penn St endorses E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as an effective treatment for female ailments. She claims relief from severe symptoms after a year of use and urges others to try the grand remedy for women's ills.
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