Impeachment Proceeding Against Judge Landis Opens
Representative Welty introduces an impeachment indictment against Federal Judge K M Landis of Chicago for accepting the Supreme Court arbitration post while serving on the bench. The House debated the charges, referred them to the Judiciary Committee, and detailed next steps toward potential conviction by the Senate.
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K. M. Landis
Chicago
House of Representatives
Representative Welty
Ohio
Supreme
Palmer
Landis
Welty
Dial
South Carolina
Jin
Ottawa
Judiciary Committee
House
Senate
Millions Ponzi Payouts to Be Reclaimed by Trustees
Boston reports that Charles Ponzi's trustees in bankruptcy plan to sue to recover funds paid out to Ponzi investors. They will pool recovered money with other assets and distribute proportionally based on original deposits. Trustees note Ponzi refunded about 5 million dollars in the two weeks before his collapse last August.
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Boston
Charles Ponzi
Ponzi
Theg
Former Crown Prince Frederick William kept by Holland
The Hague February 17 The Truth government will continue to bear the cost of housing former Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany at Wierengen Holland not at any other place Prime Minister Jonaherr Russ de Berenbrouck said in response to a second chamber demand that the prince pay his own upkeep
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The
Hague
Frederick William of
Germany
Wierengen
Holland
Jonaherr Russ de Berenbrouck
Frederick Willian
Miners Leader Howat Guilty in Contempt Case
Alexander Howat, president of the Kansas Miners union, and five co-defendants were found guilty of contempt of court by Judge Andrew Curran. Each was sentenced to one year in jail and to pay costs. The case involves actions tied to a labor dispute in Crawford County.
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Pittsburg
Kas
Alexander Howatt
Kansas Miners’ Union
Andrew Curran
Crawford Cqunty
Blowsr
Anl
Nansus
August Jordy
Witlard Titus John Fleming
James Mehuth
Fait Maxwell
Kus
Industrial
Kansas Mine Workers’ Union
Mackie Fuel Company
Copany
Keirl Mishumsh
Alexander M Howat
Mishmash
National grain marketing plan proposed by farmers group
Kansas City Feb 19Cre ation of a national grain marketing association controlled by producers would operate a national sales agency and direct cereal crops from farm to buyers. The plan includes cooperative membership for grain growers and contracts with local elevators or grower associations to handle grain through a national agency. The agency would own terminal facilities and service departments including transportation and statistics to support trade. Initial capital would come from member subscriptions with ongoing costs funded by a minimum handling charge on grain.
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Kansas City
Farmers Marketing Committee
Co-Operative Clevators
Xincall Grain Growers Association
Rain Growers’ Association Ordem
Crain
Lone Bandit Robs North Coast Limited Mail Car
A lone bandit held up the mail car of the North Coast Limited near Bailey, Minnesota, before 1 AM. Three postal clerks faced the robber. one may be fatally shot and clerk Co. CL Strong was wounded after disobeying orders. Loot estimated in thousands. bandit used a forged pass and fled as the train neared Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis
North Coast Limited
Transcontinental
Turin
Northern Pacific
Tl Oelock
Baileys
Ming
Here
Co. CL Strong
Harry Christianson
St. Paul
Minneapoli
Labor hearings postponed by board in Chienzo
The railway labor board yesterday postponed hearings on national agreements until March 1 and granted B M Jewell until March 10 to prepare rebuttal evidence. The board reserved right to issue further orders or directions in the interim.
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Chienzo
B. M. Jewell
President Wilson Attends Cabinet Meeting in White House
President Wilson, back at the cabinet room for the first time since illness, attended the weekly cabinet meeting in the White House executive offices. The session was held to permit a final photograph of the president with his Cabinet.
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Wilson
Washington
White House
Executive Mansion
Condensed World News Notes on Looming Monarch Restitution
Count Andrassy may waive Emperor Charles's claim to the throne if the royalist faction recognizes Prince Otto as heir. Otto is ten, reaching majority at sixteen under Habsburg rules. Louise Tellier, linked to wartime nursing groups, faces espionage charges in Paris. Plus bank failure data, price declines, and other assorted items from world events.
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Count Andrassy
Charles
Otto
Louise Tellier
Edith Qgnvell
Paris
Fordney Tariff Bill Clears Senate After Divided Vote
The Fordney emergency tariff bill passed the Senate 48 to 30 after a lengthy session with more than twenty amendments. A conference committee was named to work out differences with the House as senators Moses and McCumber led sharp exchanges over protective duties. The measure imposes duties on wheat flaxseed wool and other goods and seeks to aid farmers amid a politically fractured Republican party and divided Democrats.
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Washington
Senate
House
Farmer
Nane
Edge
New Jersey
Moses
New Hampshire
Mr. Moses
Senator Lodge
Penrose
McCumber
Smoot
Republians
Simmons
Williams
Ftax
Phantom brigade fraud uncovered in Mexico City
The war department reports a phantom brigade of 1000 men whose commander for three years diverted all government pay and upkeep funds. Investigations into a military ring claim the government was cheated out of millions of pesos. the officer’s name was not disclosed.
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Mexico City
War Department Ints
War Office
Foreclosure Suit Over Farm Mortgage in Teton County
District Court orders Lester Smith Ira Smith power Wilson Co and St Anthony Dakota Elevator to answer within twenty days regarding a 3725.60 mortgage on the southeast quarter of section 5 and northeast quarter of section 8 in township 24 north range 2 west M M Teton County Montana. Plaintiff Spear and Gerth of Great Falls Montana represents the bank. First publication Feb 3, last Feb 24, 1920.
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Nineteenth Judicial District
State of
Montana
County of
Teton
Gustave K. Holberg
Segred Holberg
Chateau
County of Teton
Montana Meridian
Teton County
Chateau Acantha
Michtana
District Court
State of Montana
Lewis
E. Arthur Edwards
Ethel E. Edwards
Meridian
Blanche M. Jacobson
Murch & Wuerthner
Plaintiff
Great Falls
District Court of the Wine
State Bank of Dutton
Lester Smith
Ira Smith
Power-Wilson Company of Dutton
St. Anthony and Dakota Elevator Company
Township 24
Range 2
M. M
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a Favorite With Mothers
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is described as popular among mothers for treating colds croup and whooping cough in children and adults alike. The text notes its pleasant taste and the absence of opium or narcotics allowing safe use for babies and adults.
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Newcomb
Carlton
Newcomb Carlton
Western Union Caastle Company
Howat
National Sales Federation Bureau
Lone Bandit
E. C? Dinwiddie
World News
Peoples State Bank of
Gran Forks
N. D
Bure Naw
Department of Labor
Washington, I Co
Claude Halloway
Lincoln, Neb
Women of America
Susan B. Anthony
Elizabeth O. Stanton
Lucretia Mott
Capitol
Untion
Gillette
Peter Breidt Brewing Company
Flusabet
N. J
Internal Revenue
Duffy
Gossie Tamm
M. Tamm
United States
Lawrenceville
Great Britain
Austen Chamberlain
Fordney
Con
Assall and
North Dakota
Taam
Dutlee Ae
John J. Greene
Phantom Brigade
B. M. Jacobson
Spear and Gerth
Chamberlain
Bull Durham Tobacco
Harvester Company
International Harvester Company
Power-Morgan Co
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