Berger Conviction Reversed Lands in Turmoil
The ruling overturns a prior Berger conviction with Judge Landis asserting ineligibility. The dissent cites personal prejudice and accuses Landis of impropriety while listing multiple defendants and alleged party schemes, including references to a national conspiracy and political influence. The decision divides the court and prompts broader questions about judicial conduct and state actions.
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Varadis Pbs
Supreme Court of the United Sities
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Wits
Goenman
Brea
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Mik Wow
Imi
Rees Senate
Weadroyy
Wilson
Pavoriti
Iity
Governor Blaine and Officials Attend Tom Morris House Party
The note says Governor Blaine and two state officers with wives were guests at Tom Morris home on Main Street over the weekend. Present were Worthy Jrouge, Ch. HL Grownhuyt, and William Ris it with their wives, plus Mr and Mrs Crownharr and Mr and Mrs Kittle. The gathering followed speeches at a visit honoring Congressman Block TT Berk. Morris called it a reunion of old friends and noted no political talks occurred.
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HL Grownhuyt
William Risit
State Board of Noveimal Regents
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Kittle
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Bloek
Berk
Marrison
Ste. Morrie
Debs Ten Year Espionage Sentence Upheld by Wilson
President Wilson refused to commute Eugene V. Debs ten year sentence for espionage act violations after Justice Department recommendations. Debs had entered Atlanta prison June 15, 1919 following a 1918 Cleveland conviction for inciting insubordination and obstructing recruitment.
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Eugene V. Debs
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Socialist Party
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Cleveland
Debst
United States Supreme Court
Ford Sedan Stolen Saturday Evening Found Sunday
A Ford sedan stolen from in front of the Hat Club rooms Saturday night around six o clock was found Sunday morning in a shed on George Street. Fred Scheppke identified the car on sight, noting red wheels, after which police recovered it. The car had run about seventy miles and showed no signs of damage as investigations proceed.
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YWCA Cafeteria Receipts To Aid European Relief
The YWCA announced that the noon-day cafeteria receipts on Tuesday would be donated to the European relief fund. The action aligns with nationwide efforts and cites February 1 as a day to swell relief funds for starving Europeans.
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Fund For
Doug Fairbanks Hurt In Fall Out For Month
In Los Angeles the actor Doug Fairbanks suffered multiple fractures and a badly sprained finger after a fall at his home during a stunt attempt. He fell six feet from a window, injuring his hand and wrist and will be unable to resume activities for about a month.
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Cal
Douglas Fairbn
Jesus
Governor Blaine and Beck at Viroqua Meetings Draw Crowds
Crowds from across the district attended two Governor Blaine and Congress man Beck gatherings in Viroqua. Blaine spoke on tax savings and supporting a tax increase, while Beck urged lowering living costs and repealing the Esch Cummins Act and reducing war burdens. The governor and Mrs Blaine stayed with Mr and Mrs Thomas Morris for the night and visited La Crosse on Sunday.
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J. D. Beck
Blaine
Beck
la Crouse
Thomas Morris
Ice Path Records Fall in Oshkosh Sunday Races
Oshkosh hosts Lake Winnebago speed events where Hunley of Oshkosh set a state mark in the free-for-all ice race with 2 944 seconds, and Stdex owned by G Witt of Omro set a Class A trot state record. Babe Vincent, owned by Henry of Mayville, won the Class A trot. next Sunday racing moves to Mayville.
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Livestock Show Decline in Value Reported
Washington reports livestock value at $2.56 billion on farms and ranges as of January 1, down from $3.01 billion in 1920 per the Agriculture Department. Also noted are a withdrawal and appeal actions involving Liman Kolak company seeking supreme court review of lower court decrees in a Mest aut trust case.
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Department of Agriculture
Liman Kolak Company
Supreme Court
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Leavenworth
Washington, D. C
Alexander Kahn
jWonald Fisher
Robert L. Levong
James Enos Body Recovered From River by Searchers
The body of James Enos, 26, was recovered after a river accident near Isle La Plume. Brownsville men, including Al Cox, perished when a Ford car with five occupants broke through ice, while rivermen reported rising currents and a shifting ice bulge hindering rescue efforts. Funeral plans set for Tuesday in Brownsville. Cox's body still missing as search continues upriver by several autos.
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Minnesota
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Isle Va Tiume
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Browneville
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Bour
Reparation terms faulted by Manchester Guardian
The Manchester Guardian described the Paris Supreme Council's reparations terms as 'Kaily' and said they cannot be executed. It argues Germany would pay only by exporting goods and notes yearly exports of 390 million pounds sterling to France, England, and Belgium would trigger a hostile reaction among rival manufacturers.
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Supreme Council
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Manchester
Guardian
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England
Belgium
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Two North Side Youths Sent to Waukesha School
Three youths linked to the Riviera Theatre robbery were arraigned with two sent to the Waukesha Industrial School and one paroled. Sheriff Ed Miller escorted them to Waukesha. They admitted stealing seven to eight dollars in change from the Riviera theatre ticket office.
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Waukesha School
Riviera Theatre
Jewelry Store Robbed in Chicago Basement Break-In
A Chicago jewelry shop was robbed on Monday with a thief hauling away $10,000 in stock. Police report two women in the basement areas during the incident while the proprietor describes a daytime break-in and a hurried escape.
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S. Tock
Baby Born After Mother Killed in Snow Train Crash
In Racine County a car accident during a snowstorm left Mrs. Morris Wald dead and a baby girl born posthumously in Racine hospital. Six others injured, including Morris Wald and Mrs G Ward, when the eastbound Northwestern passenger train struck a car at Johnson Crossing, known locally as Death Crossing.
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Ed Ward
Baranow
Rel Baranow
Ivan
Racine County
Morris Wald
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Johnson's Crossing
Inquiry into Hoboken hotel fire kills thirteen
Officials launch inquiry into a Hoboken motel blaze that left thirteen dead, seven men and six women, while police investigate hotel operations and charges surface against a Chief over possible liquor influence. Bodies were badly burned and identification relies on clothing and jewelry fragments.
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High Court Dismisses Judge Lindsey Appeal
The U S Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the appeal of Judge Ben B Lindsey of the Denver California juvenile court on contempt charges arising from his refusal to divulge confidential district attorney communications from Neal Wright. Lindsey argued official privilege barred testimony and that revealing the information would violate law and ethics.
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Supreme Court
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Lap dog alarm foils cinema safe robbery in Chicago
In Chicago, burglars attempting to loot a theater safe were scared off by a barking lap dog belonging to Mrs. William A Gaines who lives adjoining the rear. Three men fled the scene toward the alley. two were captured as one fled wounded. Police found the safe door blown off but $1,600 untouched in an inner drawer.
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Moving Picture Theater
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Joan of Arc Statue Brought to America
New York reports a statue of St. Joan de Arc found slightly scarred in war ruins of a French village and displayed in the Elpthurst district church. Rev W G Meehan, chaplain of an American regiment, arranged for the statue and later sent it from France. The church was named in honor of Joan of Arc after canonization.
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Meehan
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Rail executives face cost cuts plea to avert bankruptcy
Racine workmen protest as Morgan sets February hearing on conspiracy by Manufacturers' Association. Andrew Wour, laborer of Racine, sues alleging monopoly and wage controls to suppress competition. William B. Rubi, Milwaukee, represents laborers. This marks a first for the state's legal action of this kind. Morgen schedules hearing in the state house on February 8.
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William J. Morgito
Manufacturers’ Association of
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Petiton
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William
Rubi
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Pirates Island headsquarters of Harding's party
President elect on fishing trip. Mrs. Harding in New York shopping for wardrobe. Headquarters of the party are on Cococobolo Island, forty miles south of Miami, in a small clubhouse once a pirates’ den. Mrs. Harding sails to join him after a rest in New York.
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White House
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Harry JS. New
United States
Indiana
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South
Robbery Strikes Haralson Shoe Shop Sunday Night
Haralson Shoe Shop robbed Sunday night between 6 30 and 8 00 pm. Thieves smashed a rear window with a rock and took about 810 from the cash register. Police are investigating the break in and security is questioned.
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Cancellation of National Rules Demands By Chiefs
The Association of Railroad Executives warned federal officials that without immediate abrogation of war time labor rules, railroads face bankruptcy threats. General W W Atterbury urged relief through immediate wage reductions or rate increases to cut operating costs, arguing wartime agreements wasteful and must end. He pressed for rapid action to ensure solvency and prevent further rate hikes.
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Railroad Executives
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Ay Fueisore
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Wilson
Weather summary for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa
Weather record notes fair and cooler feel across Wisconsin with little temperature change. Minnesota expected partly cloudy and mild with minimal temperature variation. Iowa forecast mainly cloudy conditions tonight through Tuesday with little change in temperature.
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