Regulation Push In Livestock Industry By Houston
Secretary of Agriculture David F. Houston urged federal regulation of livestock and meat packing at the American Livestock Association convention in Denver. He warned against concentrating meat distribution and urged stock raisers to plan for future demand as U.S. population grows. Senator Kendrick of Wyoming highlighted packer power and pressed for a bill to establish a free market benefiting producers, packers, and consumers alike.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
David F. Houston
American Livestock Association
Houston
Wyoming
Colorado
United States
Kendrick
American National Live Stock Association
Acker
Foundation for permanent organization aimed at merchant marine
A conference in Washington formed the basis for a permanent body to promote maintenance and expansion of the American merchant marine. Senator Ransdell of Louisiana chaired as temporary chairman and appointed committees on permanent organization and resolutions to report at tomorrow's final sessions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ransdell
Louisiana
Allies Seek Peace for Russia Through Open Conference
The Supreme Council released Wilsons proposal affirming Russia must settle its affairs without outside dictation. Allies invite all organized groups to send up to three delegates to Princes Islands for talks to help Russia find its own path to peace and stability.
Krupp Plant Begins Reworking Guns for U S Army
Krupp plant at Essen started work for the United States Government to manufacture parts for seventy two incomplete cannons and to rework eighty cannons reported as rejected by American authorities. The German commission at Coblenz will deliver the pieces to the American army headquarters to complete heavy artillery delivery under armistice terms.
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Associated Press
Coblenz
Krupp
Essen
United States
Krupps
Berlin
Weather Summary for Ohio Kentucky Indiana West Virginia
Regional forecast reports cloudy conditions with chances of rain on Thursday and Friday across Ohio and West Virginia. Kentucky expected rain Thursday then cooler Friday, Indiana and Ohio cooler with light rain possible Thursday. Temperature readings from stations show varied highs from the mid 40s to low 60s and a Cincinnati January 22 1919 record comparison.
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Ohio
Kentucky
West Portion
Indiana
West Virginia
Ollo Omaha
Boston
Omaha
Sesién
Wdeaver
Ashville
San Francis Fees
Memphis
Winnipeg
Cincinnati
Possible official may become US Attorney General
Ion H L Whipple, known for conducting the Lawson leak inquiry in 1916 17, is considered likely to succeed Thomas Watt Gregory as Attorney General. Whipple currently serves as counsel for the United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation.
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Ion
H. K L. Whipple
Lawson
House Committee On Rules
Thomas Watt Gregory
United States
Whipple
United States Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Underwood & Underwood
Packer Plan Is Defended
Washington reports two congressional committees again heard witnesses on meat packing inquiry findings as lawmakers weigh government control of the industry. Armour & Co president J Ogden Armour defended his salary and urged price based on production cost plus a central control for livestock shipments while opposing government takeover plans.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
J. Ogden
Armour
Armour & Co
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Hoosier Governor Backs Toll Fight observed by Indiana officials
Indiana Governor James P. Goodrich supported the Indiana Public Service Commission in opposing Postmaster General Burleson's order on long distance rates. After meetings with the PSC and Indiana Attorney General representatives, he criticized government control of wire communications and urged an end to moves toward nationalizing utilities under wartime rhetoric.
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James P. Goodrich
Indiana
Indiana Public Service Commission
Burleson
Department of the Attorney General of
Goodrich
King Urges Revoke Orders Blocking U S Ship Construction
Senator King of Utah introduced a resolution to revoke all Shipping Board orders that prevent ship construction in America for foreign accounts. The measure was referred to the Senate Commerce Committee for consideration.
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Associated Press
Washington
Shipping Board
America
King
Utah
Commerce Committee
Absence of Prest Hurful Amid Senate Debate on Food Relief
In Washington on January 22 the Senate debated the administration bill granting 100 million dollars for European food relief. Amendments were discussed as leaders hope for a vote tomorrow. An amendment to place fund distribution under a presidential commission failed to receive a record vote.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Hoover
Senate
Europe
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Congress
Ashurst
Arizona
Townsend
Michigan
Obstacle Removed to Harmony in Tax Measure
Special Dispatch to The Commercial Tribune from Columbus Ohio reports the Joint Tax Committee for framing the new taxation law organized with Frank C Parrett as Chairman and Francis M Thompson as Secretary. Differences were smoothed and a major obstacle to cooperation removed. Hamilton County members prevailed over Democrats. Representative Hopple of Cleveland urged the Democrats to concede after recognizing the likely defeat.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Frank C. Parrett
Clinton County
Francis M. Thompson
Hamilton County
Representative Hopple
Cleveland
House
Release of Objectors Ordered at Leavenworth
Associated Press reports Secretary Baker ordered the release of 114 conscientious objectors from Ft. Leavenworth. Their sentences were remitted and they were honorably restored to duty and discharged. The group includes 30 men previously recommended for furlough by the Board of Inquiry and Julian Mack, and a second group of reexamined objectors deemed sincere and suitable for furloughs if examined earlier.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baker
Ft. Leavenworth
Board of Inquiry
Julian Mack
General Wood Urges Universal Training Before Kansas Legislature
In Topeka on January 29 General Leonard Wood urged a national defense program centered on universal training. He proposed six months of training for youths and industrial work alongside military instruction as at Camp Funston. He argued a prepared nation can deter war despite its inevitability.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
Leonard Wood
Kansas
Theodore Roosevelt
Wood
Camp Funston
Government to Sell Surplus Stock After Armistice
Washington reports to the House Military Committee that the War Department plans a gradual sale of massive postwar surpluses. Assistant director R. J. Thorne warns of large government losses and notes items on hand include 45 000 tons of heavy barbed wire 150 000 horses 2 000 000 rubber hip boots and vast food and clothing reserves. He cites armistice timing as creating unavoidable surpluses and that the 1918 wool clip will fetch British issue prices or less.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Military Committee
R. J. Thorne
War Department
Mr. Thorne
Milk Bottle Bomb Found in Boston
Boston scene Jan 22 a milk bottle bomb was found in a doorway at E. D. Abbott & Co printers Back Bay. State Chemist Walter Wedgers said the bottle held an incendiary mixture. Police arrested Peter A. Bailey an Abbott employee who admitted bomb experiments and was sent to the Psychopathic Hospital for observation.
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Associated Press
Boston
E. D. Abbott & Co
Back Bay
Walter Wedgers
Peter A. Bailey
Bailey
Abbott Company
Reimburse Farmers for Cattle Killed Proposed in Ohio
The Ohio Finance Committee reports a bill by Senator Wise of Stark County to reimburse farmers for cattle killed due to disease. The measure, tied to sundry appropriation claims from the last session, seeks to avoid paying interest, estimated at about $65,000, while covering roughly $500,000 in total claims. Critics note urban losses are not claimed.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Finance Committee
House
Wise
Stark County
Hamilton County
Federman
Cincinnati
Reduction of Rates on Railroad Freight Not Anticipated
Washington January 22 Director General Hines said indications point to reduced freight traffic this year and thus no major decrease in general rates is expected. He cautioned that future rate movement cannot be decided now as railway traffic volume is speculative. McAdoo, before retiring as Director General, suggested rates might drop if 1919 traffic mirrors 1918.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hines
William G. McAdoo
Senator Chamberlain Urges Separate Air Department
In Washington on January 22 Senator Chamberlain of Oregon urged creating a distinct air department headed by a Cabinet member. He argued air control will decisively shape future wars and called for unified effort, continued airplane manufacture, and development of mechanical flight under a new air bureau in the Cabinet alongside War and Navy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Air Department
Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Senate Military Affairs’ Committee
United States
Chamberlain
Germany
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Government ownership eyed as big objective in telegraph plan
Edward Reynolds of New York testified before the House Post Office Committee that postwar government control and a Western Union fusion plan threaten private service. Reynolds, deposed from Postal Telegraph Cable Co, said officials push toward government ownership and warned two years of operation could lead to it.
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Associated Press
Washington
Burleson
Federal Wire Control Committee
Edward Reynolds
New York
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
House Post Office Committee
Creane
Lantur
Joke proposes moving state auditor to basement in Ohio bill
In Columbus on January 22, Representative Federman of Cincinnati introduced a joking resolution to move State Auditor Donahey from the first floor to the basement after she proposed remodeling the basement into state offices. Donahey said she would vacate her office for new legislative commissions.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Donahey
State House
Federman
Cincinnati
Interborough Net Income Falls Sharply in 1918 Report
The Interborough Consolidated-Corporation shows a steep drop in net earnings, from 3 263 910 in 1917 to 724 914 in the latest year. President Theodore P. Shonts told stockholders there is no danger of receivership as long as dividends from the Interborough Rapid Transit subsidized subway remain in place.
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Associated Press
New York
Interborough Consolidated — Corporation
Theodore P. Shonts
Interborough Rapid Com
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