Salary bill shows big cut over last year's allowance
The legislative appropriations committee reported a wartime salary bill with a total of 46 728108. It recommends a $10,000,000 appropriation for the Bureau of Internal Revenue to bolster prohibition enforcement. Largest cuts compared with last year hit Treasury, Comptroller, War, and Marine departments.
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Gramaerelal
Chost in cemetery spooks Iowa U student nerves
A garbled report describes a cemetery incident near a university campus involving a student and alleged sightings. Witnesses recalled a hurried retreat and confusion as investigators pursued the scene, with several students reportedly affected by the disturbance.
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Iowa
Venizelos officer killed by soldiers in Tirly incident
Unclear OCR notes a Venizelos officer killed by soldiers Tuesday or Wednesday near home. The report quotes court martial context and references misr nd received teeceing febtors, with ambiguity and garbled names.
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Venizelos
Assas
Stefaq Fitztas
Witxeus
Wisconsin gains one congressman under new reapportionment plan
The census committee approved a 483 member House bill, an increase of 48. It would set one representative per 218,979 people and add seats to multiple states led by Wisconsin with one new seat. No state loses representation, and any increases are to be elected at large until redistricting laws pass.
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Prohibition Enforcement Described As Toughest Job
U S internal revenue official Paul I Myers testifies before the house appropriations committee that prohibition enforcement is the nation s toughest proposition. The bureau would need about 7 000 000 for the next fiscal year with possible excess beyond 9 000 000 to extend enforcement and personnel amid widespread corruption risks.
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Paul I. Myers
Internal Revenue
House Appropriations Committee
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Williaws
Chicago
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Testate
Prohibition
Ralph W Stone
Washington
Finns In the State Were Granted Federal Permits, Mr. Stone
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Roly Heer
Mr. Stone
Frank Richardson
Prohibitionai
Reater
Mredescay
Fromavihorn
Lunney Called to Testify in Lynaugh Case Thursday
Professor RB B Fred testified for the state in Matthew Lynaugh’s trial. He described students pressing near Lynaugh and surrounding him before the shooting of Gutandor. Luney, arrested after displaying a gun at the Phi Delta Theta house, chased Lynaugh across the street and was held by Lynaugh when a mob scene escalated.
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Sitto
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Lyniagh
Gutandor
Vallec Uon
Jundorg
Lynaugh
Jojion Junney
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Phi Delta Theta
Lyenaugh
Jandory
Congress Probe of Day Enforcement Proposed in House
A resolution by Representative York of New York calls for a congressional investigation into enforcement of the eighteenth amendment. It asserts enforcement has become a public scandal, with private groups dictating methods and government departments accused of graft or murder in the enforcement process.
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York
New York
King seeks removal of league pact from peace treaty
Senator King of Utah introduces a Wednesday resolution to delete the covenant of the league of nations from the peace treaty and its ratification. The measure argues swift acceptance of the peace with Germany should not be delayed.
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King
Utah
League of
United States
Germany
Kindergarten Query Answered by Morgan
Madison Wisconsin reports Attorney General Willan J Morgan issued his first official opinion on public school attendance for four and five year olds. The opinion states children of that age must attend public school when a kindergarten is not established, addressing compelling attendance and establishing a precedent for future inquiries.
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Wis
C. P. Cary
Attormer
Willan J. ‘Norgan
Morgan
Cary
Haddad Hearing Set for Today in County Court
Michwal Haddad proprietor of 2 Jasmine house North Second Street charged with harboring disorderly persons and to be arraigned before Judge Brindley in county court. Cooper woman bound over on larceny charge at Ruddud rooming house. she pleaded not guilty and was bound over under $500 bail for circuit court.
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Jasmine House
North Second Street
Indrv Brindley
Vic
Mwa Cooper
Ruddud
Judie Lrindley
Hearings on Water Power Projects Set by Federal Commission
The Federal Water Power Commission will hold hearings on various water power developments near Niagara, with sessions planned around January 24. The commission has 145 permit applications, including a 23,000 horsepower project in Amador County, California and a 1?29,000 horsepower development in Alaska.
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Legion Tries to Halt Nonpartisan League in Salina Kansas
Salina Kansas sees American Legion post organize a publicity drive to beat back Nonpartisan League organizers aiming to recruit farmers. Townley and league activities blamed for espionage and constitutional defense concerns. A mass meeting led by state Legion officials drew many attendees amid opposition claims and extended canvassing in surrounding counties.
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Mayor of Cork Excluded From U S Will Appeal
Lord Mayor O Callaghan of Cork, freed on parole by Secretary Wilson, plans a speech at an Irish Relief mass. His asylum bid faces state department review after immigration detention at Newport News and a Norfolk board ruling. The case hinges on passport rules and diplomatic considerations.
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League may send envoy to Harding after inaugural
Paris reports council members discuss dispatching a three man mission to echo the League of Nations to President-elect Harding. They cite the covenant’s role in the peace treaty and mandates, urging continuation of the League with covenant revisions to remove objections for the United States.
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Council of the League of Nations
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United States
Alrands
Reorganization of State Government Urged in Michigan
Lansing, Mich Governor Groesbeck urges partial reorganization to gain economy and efficiency. He proposes a central administrative board for budgeting auditing and supervision with veto power for the governor and creation of two new departments agriculture and industry and fisheries. He favors state development of waterpower and a survey of undeveloped sites with state ownership consideration.
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Lansing
Mich
Blex J. Groesbeck Tiday
Asriculture
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Groeshrek
Rescue SQUADS Kit the Trail Meet Returning Officers
Definite word on progress of three United States natal officers as they trek via balloon from Rockaway to Hudson Bay region. Trappers of the Hudson Bay Company expect arrival within days after supplying food and awaiting joint meeting with the other squad. If the western airmen meet, the return flight is planned and hopes rest on weather.
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Princess Bride of Milwaukeean Found in Canada
Princess Troubetskoy, once married to a Milwaukee clubman, was served with a divorce suit by Captain Walter Schutz. She was located in Ontario, Canada. It is unclear if she will travel to the United States to contest the action.
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Panama Waterway Sets New Traffic Record in 1940
An official statement reports that in 1940 ships numbering 2,314 traversed the Panama Canal, totaling 10,378,000 tons of cargo carried 11,226,000 tons. The tolls collected reached 10,290,000 dollars, marking a new record for the great waterway.
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Aged Man Dies After Barred From Poorhouse Shelter
Ashland Wisconsin reports a 61 year old recluse John I Smith sought entry to a county shelter near Lurm with his dog as his only companion. He died by gunshot in a lonely shack, his body found beside a dog tag and the weapon still in his grasp, in a grim crisis.
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Penrose Backs Farm Tariff Bill Despite Modifications
Washington Senator Penrose, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, said he would support the House emergency tariff bill though seeking modifications. He dismissed talk of a GOP split and stated there was no difference in opinion among Republicans on the measure.
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Carnival marchers urged to form town music group
In a fragmented call, organizers urge local residents to form a unified parade band. They want volunteers to play bugles, fifes, drums, or other instruments, creating a joyful noise for the carnival. Emphasis is on readiness and collective effort.
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Toni
Police Board Considers Revisions to Department Rules
Police and fire commissioners met to review Karmase police department regulations. Chief Webber Captain Dugan and several patrolmen appeared as the board discussed rules governing operations with aims to revise and modernize the department for better service. Chief McGlachlin of the fire department also attended.
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British American Bank in London Suspends Payment
London reports the British American Continental bank suspended payments on Thursday amid broader Tinaneia tensions. The bank, formerly Haunevig’s Bank Limited, had expanded premises to grow Continental and U.S. business and faced liquidity issues from producing-commodity financing. In Washington, the Navy offered to buy 125 coast patrol airplanes at about one third cost, to aid civil aviation and wartime training, with planes of the BS-2-L class powered by 400 hp Liberty engines for six occupants.
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Navy Department
College Heads Meet in Seventh Annual AAC Meeting
College presidents from over 300 colleges gather for the seventh annual meeting of the Association of American Colleges opening Thursday and continuing through Saturday. Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University and other prominent educators will address the opening session on The College Contribution to American Education.
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Association of ‘American “Colleges
Nicholas Murray “Butler
Columbia University
Harding discusses the league with Senator Sherman
Marion Ohio report notes President elect Harding held meetings with Senator Sherman of Davis and others to discuss a plan for an association of nations. Domestic issues such as farmer relief were mentioned, with Albert Beveridge also involved, signaling focus on international and domestic policy.
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Pardon Day Set In Wisconsin Under Blaine Plan
Madison Wis Pardon Day will be observed on the first Wednesday of each month under the Blaine administration. The governor will consider all applications at the February hearing amid expectations of a large number of cases brought before him.
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708 Year Old Book Valued At One Hundred Thousand Dollars
A Philadelphia report notes a 708 year old book valued at a hundred thousand dollars. The item, believed to be written between 1216 and 1262, is described as of English origin and linked to Roger Bacon. The document mentions Pennsylvania and Frangleton context with WR Newbold and Judy cited.
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