Supreme Court reverses Victor Berger espionage conviction
The U S Supreme Court reversed Victor L Berger’s wartime espionage conviction, ruling Judge Landis should not have presided due to alleged bias. The decision prompts potential retrial orders and comments from Berger and his attorney.
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President Will Travel to Capitol to Sign Bills
Washington reports President Witton has decided to go to the Capitol on March 4 to sign bills placed in the cloning hours of this session. This will be his first visit to the Capitol in nearly two years as Congress prepares to adjourn.
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Trial of Alleged Lynch Gang Member Set for Today
The trial of Sergeant Robert L. Lancaster, among nine Company M members of a National Guard unit, indicted in the January lynching of William Baird, was yet to begin in Ala to near noon today. Other notes mention Walter W. Warwick and Evaria Hayes in political roles and a U.S. Supreme Court dismissal of a case involving Lindsey of Dene Seas, with unclear context.
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Bank Heist In Reedville Virginia Reported At Village Bank
Washington January 31 report states Commonwealth National Bank at Reedville Virginia a village 160 miles from the capital was robbed of cash and securities totaling 119000 dollars. Police investigation underway to determine suspects and motive. Local residents react with concern over security at rural banks in the area.
Debs Sentence Not Commuted by Wilson Today
Debs remains imprisoned after President Wilson did not commute his ten year sentence for alleged obstruction and recruitment violations. The recommendation from Mr. Palmer was initially reported as acted upon but later clarified as uncertain. Debs, a longtime Socialist candidate, began serving in Atlanta in 1919 following a 1913 Cleveland conviction upheld by the Supreme Court.
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Reduction of Navy Enlisted Force in House Bill
Washington reports note a proposed navy manpower cap at 108000, down from a 143000 potential ceiling, with a July 1 start for the weedout of thousands of boys. committee chair Kelly says 100000 may suffice and the building program likely unchanged aside from possible slowdowns. Also: western states demand clarity on the Javanese settlement and the Shidehara Moris treaty. Fordney tariff debate moves toward a February 15 final vote setting.
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Rural credit bill heads to Senate in North Dakota
The rural credits measure, introduced by Senator Walter Bond, would create a state board including the governor and other officials to issue loans secured by mortgages on farm lands, with loans up to 50 percent of land value and terms from five to twenty years, funded by state-backed bonds and deposits from banks. The article also notes Maine’s governor Parkhurst’s death from diphtheria complications.
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Former Nonpartisan Publisher Of M'Kenzie County Fined For Libel
Watford city reports that Al Ven Dall former editor of the Nonperuisn Ta' Mos faced libel charges. The article notes his prior roles as editor and publisher, involvement with the Re blic, and a defeated bid for state office. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but reference a libel fine and political context.
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Robinson May Speak Before Both Houses
Stam correspondent reports in Biemarck North Dakota on January 31 that Chief Justice E Robinson may address a joint session on taxation. Education leaders are also expected to speak. House Bill 13 for an eight hour standard faces final votes, while Partisan League opposition remains. House Bill 52 for the American Legion mill tax and soldiers' compensation is likely to pass without opposition. Other minor measures await third reading and final passage. Senate consideration of $150 per legislator expenses may occur today.
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Pacific Coast Navy Bases Named by Board
Washington January 31 The congressional joint committee to select naval bases for the Pacific coast unanimously recommends Alameda on San Francisco Bay as the general naval base with San Diego and Sand Point for aviation and San Pedro as a submarine base. The San Pedro submarine base should cost no more than 4 million dollars.
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Mrs Witherell Found After Kidnap Plot Near Corona
Mrs Gladyn Witherell who vanished from Los Angeles last Tuesday was found unharmed in a small house on a sheep ranch eight miles east of Corona in Riverside county. Two men, cousins A. J. and Floyd Carr, confessed to kidnapping to seek revenge against Mrs Witherell's father-in-law over a boat transaction and had demanded 20,000 dollars in ransom.
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Communications With Angora Restored by Ottoman Gov
Constantinople January 30 The sultan’s government ordered telegraphic communication with Angora restored after a conference between the grand vizier and allied commissioners. The grand vizier accepted the allied invitation to send delegates to a London conference beginning February 21 and said he would appoint a delegation in line with Turkish nationalists.
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Mexican Army Plans Draft Under War Minister Enrigue Estrada
Mexico Clix reports an army plan totaling about 80 000 men drafted by war minister Enrique Estrada. Compulsory service would be authorized with youths aged 18 to 20 enrolled. The article notes this as a general staff initiative within the Mexican army.
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McAdoo Trip To Mexico Ties To Railway Owners
Mexico city January 31 a foreign relations official said William G McAdoo former secretary of the treasury is to Mexico on a political mission as a representative of American stockholders of the National Railway company. He will participate in negotiations with the Mexican government over the return of the national lines to their owners.
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Inter-Provincial Liquor Traffic Ends Tonight in Three Provinces
Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta decree the end of cross border liquor shipments after midnight. Heavy liquor trade noted in Manitoba in recent weeks. The 40 ounce prescription bottle is history and doctors will be limited to 190 twelve ounce bottles per month.
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Minn tonnage tax bill debated by house committee
St Paul Minn January 31 after a preliminary hearing the house committee on taxes and tax laws voted to meet tonight in executive session to draft a tonnage tax bill as a committee measure and substitute for three bills already in the house opponents warned the tax would curb expansion and threaten the ore industry while advocates urged needed investment and fair amortization plans the committee planned to seek a consensus committee bill but may not introduce it for two to three weeks.
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Fargo Suffered Big Fire Loss
A downtown Fargo North Dakota fire Sunday night caused total losses estimated at 50750 with 35750 borne by six businesses Sundberg Jewelry A L Moody Hagen Plattner shoe store Allison clothing Elliott hotel Broadway Pharmacy and Liberty candy shop. Fire started in Hagen Plattner and burned about one hour before control. News sources also report varied oil price cuts and railroad wage debate in separate items.
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