World News Briefs On Industry War Science And Life In 1918
A collage of short items from Inter Mountain Globe notes a vast Russian farmers union from the Urals to Mongolia led by a famed butter maker. Kaiser kin and British pretensions mingle with war era politics. Other blurbs cover science feats in optics and mining, labor reforms in New Zealand, and a tally of Canadian population by origin.
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A. A. Polakehin
O Roceien
Ural Mountains
Mongolia
England
M. Balpkehin Co
Progressives May Rescue Bill in Senate Amid Secrecy
In Washington on February 4, plans to move an amendment to recommit the ship bill were agreed to by Democrats and progressive Republicans. The measure would bar lease of ships to private firms for more than 12 months and halt purchases of enemy ships. Senate caucus pledged secrecy as Kern indicated efforts to win sufficient votes continue with possible amendments.
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Woshington
Senate
Commerce Committee
United Bites
Enator Kern
Kern
Senator Kern
Clarke
Fletcher
Submarine War Pushes US Shipping Role in Britain
London editorials argue German submarine attacks enlarge the case for US merchant marine aid to Britain. The Daily News defends Wilson’s ship purchase bill, calling state socialism essential for Britain’s wartime supply and warning of possible starvation if neutral shipping cannot aid Allied needs.
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London
United States
Great Britain
Daily News
Wilson
Congress
England
The
Dernburg Warns War With Germany Is War on U S
In St Paul on February 4 Dr Bernhard Dernburg former German colonial secretary argued that Britain’s sea dominance interrupts trade with the United States and makes war on Germany a war against the United States. He claimed 500 million dollars in lost American welfare and criticized Britain for reversing conditional contraband rules to starve Germany.
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Germany
Great Britain
Hagland
Western banks seek reserve district shift to Chicago
Nebraska and Wyoming bankers petitioned the Federal Reserve Board to move their states from the Kansas City to the Chicago district. They argue most member banks favor a move, hoping closer alignment with coal, western trade, and money flows.
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Washington
Nebraska
Wyoming
Federal Reserve Bord
Kansas City
Rioters Protest Bread Costs Across Italian Cities
Protesters clash with police over bread prices in Bardimig and Ben auredie, as demonstrations spread from Ploens to various bakeries. Authorities dispersed crowds after tense confrontations, highlighting anger over soaring essentials.
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Italy
Bardimig
Zears
Benauredie
Ploens
Mine disaster claims two lives near London
A fragment reports two men killed and several injured when a mine blast at a Blackdown patch near London damaged a Moody entrance. Early details are unclear as officials investigate the incident and identify the victims.
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London
Morning Post Age
Uethenburg
Princess Maria Pia Dies in Swiss Capital
Princess Maria Pia, identified as Princess le Pie in Paris dispatches, died in St. Carl Switzerland after a reportedly complex Austrian royal dispute. The notice gives few clear details beyond her royal title and the terse report of death.
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Maria Pia
St. Carl
Switzerland
Paris
le Pie
Cause
Archduke Les Vrancis
Iowa Senator proposes 3 mill tax to back Iowa stock
Des Moines reports Senator Doran of Boone urges a 3 mill levy to pay a bounty on all stock raised and slaughtered in Iowa packing houses. The fund would shield Iowa stock raisers from Chicago market disruptions amid the hoof and mouth quarantine. Doran notes the plan aims for state independence and cites a projected levy exceeding one mill. He leads the agriculture committee which reviews the governor’s $85,000 aid request to cover quarantine losses.
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Des Moines
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Doran
Boone
Iowa
Chicago
Senator Doran
Neutrality of U S Satisfies Russians
Petrograd reports that leading Russian papers applaud U S policy toward the warring nations. Novoe Vremya notes private exporters may ship ammunition at their own risk while the American government is not obliged to shield American grain exporters at sea from Britain.
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Petrograd
London
United States
Novoe Vremya
Great Britain
Wheat Recovers After Big Drop In Flour Price Rally
Wheat prices rebounded after a sharp drop as May and July contracts fluctuated in a volatile session. May fell to 1.59 1/4 while May and July later recovered, with end values around 1.59 1/4 and 1.48 6/8 respectively. Government probes into wheat and flour prices expanded with subpoenas to Armour, J Rotenbawny, Bartlett Fraser & Co. and other major grain firms.
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Chicago
Dardanelles
Straits
Penre
Alle
Turing
Charles F. Clyne
United States
Armour Rain Company
J. Rotenbawny Grain Company
Bartlett, Fraser & Co
Bill lets underage children seek free hospital care in Iowa
The Senate passed a measure allowing children under 16 to receive medical or surgical treatment at the State University hospital in Iowa City free of charge if parents cannot pay. Counties cover rail fare and a parent or guardian’s travel. $5 per physician exam is charged. The bill faces a House vote amid opposition over county care and sterilization fears.
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Des Moines
Senate
Perkins
Delaware
State University
Iowa City
Massachusetts plans new military system in state
A joint legislative committee studies Massachusetts military preparedness for invasion and whether to adopt Swiss style company training. The probe, urged by Curtis Guild and others, aims to assess feasibility and recommendations.
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Hosten
Massachusetts
Curtis Guild
Russia
Strict Quarantine Urged to Curb Hoof and Mouth Disease
Kansas City Missouri February 4. Quarantine of stock and people on all farms is urged as the only way to eradicate hoof and mouth disease. Five hundred veterinarians from Missouri Kansas Nebraska Iowa and South Dakota attend the Missouri Valley veterinary association session. Farmers told not to use feed from infected districts. Dr K J Stonders of Ames Iowa criticizes state boards for slow action on hog cholera. Other speakers include Dr Gr A Johnson Sioux City and Dr I L Kigin Nebraska.
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Kansasity
Missouri Valleyeterinary Association
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
South Dakota
K. J. Stonders
Ames
Missouri Valley
Oither
Gr. A. Johnson
Sioux City, Ta
I. ©. Kigin
End of Trust Prosecutions Shaped by War
New York reports that government antitrust suits against the Prince line Hamburg American Lamport and Holt and others over restraint of trade in ocean carriage were dismissed. The cases involved freight and passenger services between the United States and Asiatic ports and referenced the Far Eastern Conference.
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New York
Prince Line
Lamport and
Holtine
American Asiatic Steamship Company
Asiatic Porte
Governani
United States
Wici Ry
One Far Eastern Conference
Bread Price Hike In Chicago By Bakers Group
Chicago, Feb 4. Bread prices rose to six cents a loaf from six cents as Master Bakers association of 400 small bakers announced a price increase to stores. Some large manufacturers with flour stocks will keep prices at the current level.
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Chicago
Master Bakers’ Association
Landis to Announce Ball Decision Soon
Calvage Feb 3 United States District Judge Landis said a decision in the federal baseball case alleging Sherman anti trust law violations will be handed down by next Saturday. The case was heard before Judge Landis yesterday.
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Calvage
Jourasy Aul Yurs
United States District
Landis
Favor Boy Scout Bill
Washington lawmakers moved a bill to fuse the wants of America under federal reform, favorably reported yesterday by the Judiciary Committee.
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Washington
America
Judiciary Committee
Quarantine Issued Over Suspected Horse Illness
Officials impose a quarantine on horses in Illinois after authorities report suspected illness and abnormal bead counts among the herd. No injuries are confirmed, and investigators continue examining the animals at local farms and holding facilities.
De Moines Faces Tension Over IP Executive Appointment
Local sources report strain as the city contemplates appointing a new IP executive member to the governing body. Stakeholders debate qualifications, with officials aiming for a consensus before a scheduled meeting.
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Dee Moines
Laip
The
Astute
Detroit Bakers Plan Price Increases On Bread Goods
Detroit bakers announced price increases for bread and related items effective today. Cakes pies and corn products likely to rise by small amounts within the next week as noted by several prominent bakers.
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Detroit
Mich
Pole controversy fizzles in House education committee
Washington action on re opening the North Pole issue stalled in Congress as the House Education Committee voted to proceed no further with resolutions on the matter.
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Washington
Estonia
North Pole
House Education Committee
Wyoming Senate Delays Consideration on Prop 4 Amendment
The Wyoming Senate on February Wy set aside action on a bill to submit a statewide probation constitutional amendment. The measure was postponed indefinitely signaling no immediate action or vote on the proposal.
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Cheyenane
Wyoming Senate
Army mule program procurement in New Orleans
A February report from New Orleans notes approval and purchase of jocks by Huntlels government for breeding mules for the army. The effort aims to supply mules for military transport and operations, with camel stock tied to inventory and supplies described in local records.
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New Orleans
Huntlels Povernment
World Empire Plan Scoffed By Kaiser
Munich reports an interview with Dr Ludwig Ganghoefer, detailing Emperor William IIs calm response to slander and his view of Britain and Germany. The emperor is praised for restraint and moral strength, while Ganghoefer notes a cautious shift in tone when discussing England and a broader claim that German morale could enable imperial aims.
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Munich
Vic
London
Neueste Nachrichten
Ludwig Ganghoefer
William
Imperia
Gang
Pheard
Troth
England
Ganhoefer
Kultar
Fingland
Extradition Proceeding Over Bridge Dynamiter In Maine
In Vanceboro Maine on February 4 authorities moved to build a case for Werner Van Horn’s extradition after his alleged attempt to destroy the St Croix river bridge. Secret Service officers arrived from Montreal to determine if the act was extraditable and whether Van Horn is a criminal or political offender. He remains detained under Maine attorney general authority with no charges filed yet and faces possible warrants for illegal dynamite transport and property damage.
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Vanceboro
Maine
Dominion
Werner van Horn
St. Croix River
Secret Service
Montreal
van Horn
United States
Canada
Ottawa
Washington
Wollington
Extradition Basis Cited for Werner Van Horn Case
New Brunswick attorney general J B M Baxter says Canadian authorities seek extradition of Werner Van Horn from Vanceboro Maine under section 292 of the criminal code. The offense involves willful destruction or obstruction of railroads or trains and would be tried in Charlotte County if indicted, under a 1900 extension to the Canada United States extradition treaty.
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John
Anid
Baxter
van Horn
Canada
Charlotte County
New Frunswick
United States
Big Hotel Fire Shocks Chicago In The Loop
Chicago February 4 A massive hotel fire at the Kaiserhoff drew every fire unit in the loop with crowds watching traffic stalled on the streets. Amid fears the Greta the New Kaber hoff and nearby Victoria hotel could catch, guests were evacuated as alarms rang and a white-haired Mary Murphy kept calm at her floor. The incident prompted a union conference as crews battled the blaze.
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Chicago
Kaiserhoff Hotel
Greta
Kaberhoff
Victoria Hotel
Amo
Samuel Gogupers
Velora Oe
Mary Murphy
Pont
Popnee
Water Main Burst Causes Major Damage on Forty-second Street
A water main break on Forty second Street at Eighth Avenue caused extensive damage and led to deaths of two workers. The incident disrupted the area and resulted in about 100000 dollars in damages. Authorities investigated the burst and secured the scene.
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New York
Forty-second Street
Eighth
Big Steel Order Placed by the B and C
A large steel order was placed by the B and C company, marking a major procurement for industrial supply. Details on quantity, delivery dates, and buyers were not fully disclosed in the readable text.
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BIG Steel
Son of Slingsbys Wins High Estate
probate court in London rules the son of Charles Rh Slingsby the legitimate heir to a 500000 pound Yorkshire baronial estate. dispute lasted nearly two years with challenges by a younger brother claiming the child was not legitimate. evidence from California supported the heir.
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London
Charles Rh. Slingsby
Slingsby
Yorkshire
Charles R. Slingsby
San Francisco
California
Naval program row pending in House Navy Bill
The House considered the naval appropriation bill with plans to debate the building program. Advocates pressed for a larger navy while administration forces pushed the building provision through. The session also discussed abolishing the plucking boards and restoring retired officers, led by Majority Leader Underwood.
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Wrshington
PD. C
House
Underwood
Secretacy
Daniels
Sang
Terretary Hle
Railways Ask Right to Raise Passenger Rates
Springfield rail executives petition Governor Dunne and the utilities commission to raise Illinois passenger fares from 2 cents to a higher rate. Charles A Markham of Illinois Central outlines that the move aims to finance rail operations, noting the Interstate Commerce Commission's suggestion to seek higher revenue amid flat freight rates.
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Springfield
Dunne
The
Utilities Commission
Hilnois
Charles A Markham
Illnois Central
Interstate Commerce Commission
Searonse
T Rania
Ham
Crazed Man Saved From Certain Death in Denver Hotel
In Denver on February 3 a man climbed outside a hotel wall after an incident with a drug load. He crawled along a ledge and was discovered by police as others watched in fear. Authorities describe the scene as a near fatal peril and a dramatic rescue.
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Atchison
Kaneur City
Denver
Colo
Arennon
Tracey
Leon Democrats Protest Appointment in Washington Scene
Protesters gathered in Washington as Democrats protested an official appointment. The event occurred in February with organizers voicing opposition and urging reconsideration of the nomination.
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