Fordney Tariff Measure and Red Army Move Stir Senate Worries
Finance Committee will hold hearings on the emergency bill likely to fail in conference or by filibuster. In Paris, reports claim Bolshevik troop concentrations along the Dniester and near Bessarabia threaten Romania. Romanian and French sources spar over Bolshevik aims and possible alliances, while debate centers on strategic impact for Europe and trade relations with Britain.
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Soldier Bonus Hearing Next
Stumbling blocks in the Fordney emergency tariff bill persist as the Senate finance committee plans hearings starting Thursday, with leaders predicting possible demise of the measure. Tensions rose in an executive session over open hearings, while debates on soldier compensation also advance under Chairman Penrose. A substitute for zinc and lead duties in the House tariff bill was proposed, detailing specific cent-per-pound rates on various zinc ores and products.
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Treasury ruling aids business on income tax reporting
Washington reports Treasury officials say a new ruling allows firms to base inventory on current market value rather than cost. The change reduces taxable profits when prices have fallen, potentially preventing taxes on unearned gains. The guidance notes adjustments affect cost of goods sold and may yield losses to offset taxable income.
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Woman Kills Man Then Claims She Forgot
In Kansas City a 9 year old girl alerted police after a woman admitted to killing a man she knew only as Frink in a small hotel room. The body, unclothed and about 25, lay under a bed. The woman said they quarreled and he struck her, she grabbed a revolver and shot him three times in the head. She claimed dazed condition for two days and forgotten the incident until today.
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Kansas City
Lillian Slcght
Hire
Open Market Urged for College Professors by Educators
The Associated Press reports President GH Meo Cammen of McKendree College urges abolishing fixed Glass room wages for professors and supports wages by supply and demand. He argues professors should spend less time writing books and articles as salaries rise. BLE Mossman of Morningside College notes freshmen should be excluded from athletics and other college activities, while sophomores face activity participation conditioned on scholastic standing.
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New York
Meo Cammen
McKendree College
Jebanen
Methodist-Episcopal Education" Association
Ble Mossman
Morningside College
Sioux City
Iowa
Masaian
Two New Engine Houses Planned for Pare Wayne
The city board of works selected several possible sites for two new fire stations to serve Lakeside and the south part of Pare Wayne. The Lakeside district urgently needs a station as the nearest engine house is No. 31. The choice will go to the safety board for approval at the next meeting after a session tonight.
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Push prosecution of sugar beet plant case
Northern Indians Men and Game Protective association pushed to prosecute the Degitur Surari Beet company for polluting the St Mary's river. William Friektenicht was appointed to represent the association in Adams County court. Lawrence Kneteman urged thorough prosecution, criticizing the local prosecuting attorney.
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Adams County
Rees
McClure Said Likely For Speaker In Indiana House
Journal Gazette reports Republican members meet to choose speaker with Jude McClure of Anderson favored by prominent lieutenants including Robinson. About 54 members pledged to support McClure, signaling a solid lead as Governor Warren McCray backs him. Other leaders and factions show mixed actions and withdrawals loom.
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Eed
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Colon Bill Hartman
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Jinnet
Rush County
Neail
Batts
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Goffman
Metimes
Clemency for Life Prisoners Nears Governor’s Action
The Indiana state board of pardons has recommended final discharge for Louis Abbott and Levi Kessler, DeKalb county prisoners paroled on January 3, 1917. Kessler was sentenced for murder in 1846, Abbott for murder in DeKalb, with Abbott’s crime committed during a home invasion that shocked the community.
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Levi Kessler
DeKalb County
State Board
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Kessler
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Dell County
Pranklin Houlton
Rogsten
Hamilton
Jacob Liutwenberger
Houlton
Houltons
Hoaton
Troulton
Abbatt
Mr. Woylton
St. Clair
George B. Adams
Towsley
Fort Wayne housing forecast and building demand discussed
In a lengthyFuture oriented Fort Wayne piece, the author analyzes urban growth, housing supply, and construction costs. The column notes population trends, annual housing starts, and the strain on builders, contractors, and trades as postwar demand shapes prices and availability.
Immigration Hearings Set on Limits as United States Weighs Emergency Action
Washington reports the Senate immigration committee will hear officials including Commissioner Wallis before deciding on proposed measures to restrict or prohibit immigration. Senator Colt leads hearings amid strong opposition from critics like Louis Marshall who stress immigrant contributions, while evidence from Johnson pill supporters argues urgency and protection of the nation. The panel plans further testimony next week from Pacific coast witnesses as it prepares a bill for the Senate.
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United States
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Nework
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Tobacco market uncertainty grips central Kentucky
In Lexington Kentucky buyers and farmers face a closed market as warehouses and markets suspend operations. The Lexington leaf market shuts after opening and plans to reopen soon while the Tobacco Warehousemen’s Association signals a delayed reopening. Delegations from major markets discuss Burley tobacco amid the unsettled scene.
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Tebucy» Warehousemen’s Association
Ben Bosworth
Eurugar
Iiarket
Cfation
Salima
Food shortage worsens in Fame as aid lists loom
The report describes a deteriorating food situation in Fame. Local officials, including former military men and other city leaders, request permission to allow controlled imports to relieve widespread distress and potential shortages in the city.
Martial law area expands in Ireland including Waterford region
An official proclamation extends martial law to Clare Waterford Wexford Kilkenny and Waterford city effective today. Dublin government signaled possible area widening if lawlessness persists as Premier Lloyd George vows to curb unrest. In Newport News Peter J MacSwiney and Lord Mayor O Callaghan arrive as stowaways on the West Cannon and are detained amid an immigration probe.
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Cork
Terence MacSwiney
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Wexford
Kilkenny
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Limerick
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Kerry
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Dublin
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Ireland
Newport News
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New York
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MacSwiney
Brec Swiner
O'Callahan
Committee of One Hundred
Washington
O'Callaghan
Auto Factories Reopened With Reduced Forces
Detroit factories reopened after inventory with 90,000 automobile workers employed. George W. Grant of the Employers' association cites only 1,000 net new hires, warns of 100,000 fewer workers, and notes Ford Dudee victories boosted unemployment rivaling the past two weeks. The industrial outlook remains cautious, not brightened yet.
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Mick
Jan
George W. Grant
Employers’ Association
Grant
U S Officials Deny Cuba Intervention Plans
Acting Secretary Davis told Cuban Minister Cespedes that the United States is not planning military intervention in Cuba. He expressed confidence in Cuban authorities Crowder’s mission and noted no immediate move to intervene or alter elections. The talks touched on Cuba’s political and financial crisis and the sugar trade pressures at Havana docks.
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Menocsi
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Japs May Oppose General Alien Bill
Japanese opposition to a general alien bill and citizenship criteria is outlined by lawmakers in Washington. Senator Vielan argues California citizenship policies discriminate against Japanese residents while other aliens are treated differently. The debate centers on whether federal law should naturalize existing Japanese residents and resist exclusionary proposals.
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