Bone Day measure bars liquor shipments to prohibition states
Senate passes a dry amendment to the postal bill prohibiting liquor shipments into states with prohibition laws. House approves 321 to 72. Affects 22 states by July 1, creating a near continental dry zone. Michigan Indiana Montana join prohibition list. Michigan legislators optimistic as May 1 1918 drinking ban takes effect.
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Washington
Senate
House
House of Congress
Continental
United States
Alabama
Colorado
Georgia
Iowa
Maine
Mississippi
Nebraska
North Dakota
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
South Dakota
Virginia
West Virginia
Michigan
Montana
Indiana
Lansing
Mich
Congress
Indiana Women Win Ballot in State Action
Indianapolis Feb 23 the Maston McKinley woman suffrage bill passed the house by 68 to 25 under suspension of the rules after senate approval it is ready for the governor's signature The act allows women to vote on all but constitutional offices and takes effect upon proclamation in May Women will first vote for delegates to the constitutional convention in September.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
House
Senate
Assembly
Indiana Dry to Stay in Prohibition Measure Defeated
Indianapolis Feb 23 The senate rejected the Hemp Hill bill that would let breweries make liquor for sale only in wet states. The move confirms Indiana remains under prohibition after Governor Goodrich had signed the earlier prohibition bill.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Senate
Goodrich
Von Ludendorff Rise Tied To Hindenburg as Aide
General von Ludendorff emerges as a key ally and close associate of Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg, reportedly acting as his right hand in strategic matters and consultations shaping German military leadership.
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Germany
von Ludendorff
Field Marshal
von Hindenburg
Chicago Grain Trade Grief Over Rail Car Shortage
Chicago reports a 100000 farmer market restriction due to a rail car shortage. President Griffin of the Chicago Board of Trade warns of 20000 cars needed and only five cars per day moving grain, a shortage persisting since January 1. He disputes Board of Trade representation at a Washington car service meeting.
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Chicago
Mississippi Valley
B. H. Meyer
Interstate Commerce Commission
Griffin
Chicago Board of Trade
Transportation Committee
Washington
American Car Association
Independence High School Pupils Strike Over Half Holiday
About 150 students at Independence high school in Dubuque County Iowa walked out in protest after being denied a half holiday. The action occurred as teachers and authorities debated the school schedule in February.
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Holliday Dubuque
Independence
Here
Davis County Rep Proposes Compulsory Military Training
Des Moines report states Representative Anderson of Davis county introduced a bill mandating compulsory military training for boys aged eighteen to twenty one for a period of six months to one year. The proposal reflects state level interest in national defense and youth military education.
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Des Moines
Anderson
Davis County
Liner Celtic Injured by Mine in War Zone Reported
Passengers aboard the American liner Philadelphia recount the Celtic being mined on February 14 and towed to Liverpool by the Canada. The incident followed secrecy efforts and neutralities restrictions while casualties and shipping losses in the zone rise. The day’s figures also update total tonnage sunk to about 375,909 tons across 152 ships.
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Philadelphia
New York
White Star Line
Celtic
Liverpool
American Line
Canada
Tiverpool
House of Commors
Sir Edward Carson
Admiralty
Berlin
Sir Edward
Lloyds
Paris
Ambon
Sigrid
Alice
Columbus Mayor Sells Municipal Coal at Cost
Columbus Indiana February 23 Mayor H K Volland announced four carloads of municipal coal will be sold to residents at cost to relieve the ongoing coal shortage. Additional shipments will be received for similar sale and distribution by the city.
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Columbus
Ind
H. K. Volland
Mitchell
FULY SITUATION STIRS CAPITAL Threat of ICC action to move freight cars
Washington reports food price riots across major cities as officials debate relief. The interstate commerce commission threatens to dynamite cars to ease freight shortages while New York sees riots and Philadelphia reports injuries. Officials weigh a nationwide food price boycott and possible export embargo. Prices rise as riots continue.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Murder of Indiana schoolboy shocks Mitchell community
Mitchell Indiana. Bonnell Edwards thirteen year old boy is found murdered in a grove east of the city after waving goodbye to his teacher and classmates. Bloodhounds trace a trail to Bert Lind the boy’s stepfather who kept onlookers away while authorities arrived. The boy’s father Bubber Edwards is reportedly in Chicago.
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Bert Lind
Rubber Edwards
Lind
Bubber Edwards
Chicago
Officials in Evansville arrest over 100 on election graft warrants
United States Marshal Mark Storen arrives to serve more than 100 federal warrants issued by a grand jury in Indianapolis. Proceedings begin with the surrender of James Boner, a gambling house operator and Democratic ally, as bond talks offer immediate surrender to others named: BE Ossage, Miles S S Saunders, Edward Jochim, John Scales, and William J Cox. All are identified as Democrats.
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Evansville
Ind
United States
Mark Storen
Federal Grand Jury
Indianapolis
James Boner
Marshal Storen
BE. B. Ossage
Miles S&s. Saunders
Edward Jochim
Democratic County Central Committee
John Scales
William J. Cox
U S Moves Toward Rift With Austria Nearing Break
Washington reports a near break in relations as Ambassador Penfield is expected to be recalled from Vienna. Congress debates a war powers bill amid fears it would grant the President authority to use armed forces, while Austria stands by its submarine pledges and the administration proceeds cautiously on relief for Entente prisoners.
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Washington
United States
Austria
Wilson
Congress
Penfield
Vienna
Judiciary Committee
Ambassador Penfield
State Department
U. S
Borden Arrives in London for Talks
Sir Robert L. Borden the Canadian premier arrived in London and told interviewers his voyage was uneventful aside from taking necessary precautions. The arrival sets the stage for upcoming discussions with British officials amid ongoing wartime diplomacy.
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Borden
London
Robert L. Borden
Chicago Live Stock Market Prices Report
The Chicago markets show horse receipts at 20 000 with light to heavy packing bids from 12.60 to 12.70 and pigs from 9.75 to 10.80. Cattle receipts 5 000 with steers 10.40 to 41.60, cows 7.15 to 8.15, prime dealers 12.25 to 12.75. East Buffalo quotes note slow cattle, strong hogs at 13.25 to 13.60, top lambs 14.75 to 15.00, yearlings 13.00 to 14.00. Veals 14.50.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
Dunning and Stevens
Livestock Commission
N. Y
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