Quarter of a million in skins taken by trappers in state
Madison Wis Despite diminishing wild lands of Wisconsin the trapping season ending April 20 1923 yielded skins valued at over a million dollars Trappers sent muskrat mink and other animals to markets with annual harvests feeding the fur trade Officials note thousands of Wisconsin animals entered the trade and prices varied by species and year The report cites conservation and legislative issues and mentions cross border trade concerns with adjoining states
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Webi
Bern
Weber
Two Banks Closed on Order of State Banking Officials
Madison Wis The closing of two state banks announced Saturday by Dwight T Parker banking commissioner The People's State Bank of Lancaster and the Bank of Campia Barren County are the institutions whose affairs here been taken over by the state according to the banking department A local controversy in Lancaster involving church matter under etnad to have precipitated a situation that led to the closing of the People's State Bank Andrew Zane has the President of the Institution for the Tiesl year Mr Parker said that the reasons for closing the Campia bank had not yet been furnished him by the examiners
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Madison
Wis
Dwight T. Parker
People's State Bank
Lancaster
Bank
Campia
Barren County
People’s State Bank
Andrew Zane
Parker
Conupia Bank
League of Badger Cities to Discuss Day Enforcement
A noisy, garbled OCR fragment reports a meeting of the League of Badger Cities in Madison Wisconsin about day enforcement. The text mentions traffic, parking, and related enforcement issues, with scattered references to officials and locations but is largely unreadable.
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League OF Badger Cities
Ruhr Railroad Halted by Bomb Explosion
The main line railroad used by the French for transportation in the occupied Ruhr district was damaged early Saturday by bomb blasts. Tracks were worn away for a considerable distance and traffic was interrupted for some time.
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Ruhr
Duesseldory
Associated Press
Arenai
Maoke
Goth
Weorn Uy
Trafic
Legislature Enters Sixth Week of Session Threatens Tax Bill
The legislature enters its sixth week amid threats to veto large appropriation bills unless a new tax law is enacted. Predictions of early adjournment loom as both houses work past usual adjournment time amid historic sessions.
Ford backs huge offer for silver ships fleet
John W Slack, a postal machine maker, says a government committee will meet him in New York to discuss a 31.051 billion dollar bid for a ships fleet. Slack reports Henry Ford backs the offer but asks who is backing it and notes Ford will decide if funds are provided.
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Silver Creek
John WW Slack
New York
Vince
Beard Fleet
Slack
Thenarice
Henry Ford
Self
Ind
Day
Moonshine Hidden in Slot Machine Raids Reported
Prohibition agents raided a Milwaukee saloon run by Paul Mueller on Buena Vista Lake and found moonshine hidden in a slot machine pint bottle. Mueller admitted pouring the liquor at the bar. Additional raids targeted Lake and South Milwaukee locations with stills and moonshine suppliers seized.
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Moon
Milwaukee
Wis
Paul Muel
Buena Eta
Fpewalker Lake
Mueller
Lake
Superior San tamed Leaders of Wisconsin Travelers
A garbled local item notes leaders of the Commercial Travelers of Wisconsin meeting in Madison with a reunion planned. Names and roles are unclear, mentioning grand secretary and councilor figures, with scattered references to attendees and dates.
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Superior Sant
Ted Commercial Travelers
Wisconsin
FT. Notte
Oeaiosh
Orand Finier Counecilor
T. I
M.deetod
Atwen Figen
Chicago Streetcar Strike Threat Warned by Union Leader
Union president William Quinlan says a strike is certain in Chicago as the streetcar workers demand four concessions. He asserts the company has refused calls, and the action could unfold unless agreed by Friday. Mayor Trever and President Blair discussed traction issues with city officials.
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Chicago
Cicoer
Wiliam Quinlan
Quinlan
Ian Moan
Trever
William Blair
Governor vetoes bill to transfer lake lands in Kenosha
In Kenosha Wisconsin Governor announces veto of legislation to transfer shore lands of Lake Sietisan to a private company. He contends the state lacks authority and that property remains public property. The move follows debates on who may claim jurisdiction and control over lakeshore parcels.
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Kenosha Madiron
Wis
Sietisan
Nenosha
Squimlands Masifeethring Company
At Temple
Arrist
French oppose dry ship ruling in new liquor limits
French liners refuse to curb liquor imports into New York amid a new rule affecting foreign ships. The article notes plans to negotiate with the United States to permit cartons to be carried and hints at broader trade implications between America and France. A separate notice reports a major auto shipment by steamer McKirk of the Tri-State Steamship Line to Superior, the largest such consignment in Head of the Lakes history.
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Paris
New York
Will Carrer
Psu
Perarding
Nes
McKerk
Tri-State Steamship Iie
Uprisings and policy shifts mark postwar drug control efforts
In the aftermath, the United States submits a plan for suppressing traffic, amid a tense session and debates over enforcement. The text reflects a governmental push to regulate opium and related trade, with attention to international cooperation and domestic measures.
Congress Delay Urged On Rail Question By Senator Waoreon
Oshkosh Wis graduates to a large class from Oshkosh Sermo school who will enter teaching and service. Open Book and Honor Society members reflect scholastic merit while Retrice honors meritorious service, with many graduates elected to membership and the Open Book group highlighting advanced studies.
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Congress
Wastunaton
Waoreon
Tidlana
Oshkosh
Obituary of Mrs Oaks and service details
Mrs Jane K Oaks will be laid to rest Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at her son Howard Oaks home 1314 Jackson Street. Rev M R Philpott of West Avenue Methodist Church will officiate. A note of thanks expresses gratitude for fruit baskets given to the C2k Forest Sanatorium Fund from Louella Amundson.
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Oaks
Jane K
Howard Oaks
Jackson Street
M. R. Philpott
West Avenue
Mayor's Special Committee Meeting Next Thursday
The mayor's special committee will meet at Seelock next Thursday to discuss grounds, pool, and purchase items, with public utilities on Tuesday evening. The group will consider land conveyance for street purposes, curbs on West Avenue, Mill Street improvements, paving near streetcar tracks, and plans for a new station in Copeland Park.
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Seelock
Latirday
West Avenue
Green Day Street
Ninth Avenue
Mill Street
St Famee
Wisconsin Railway
Tieht and Power Company
Bontlines
Avaud
Foy
Coneland Park
Hank
Educr
Hien
North Brandh Sehen
Renula Eenris
Park Commission
Copeland Park
Over 3 Millions Returned to U S in Fraud Cases
Washington AP announces Attorney General Daugherty reported the justice department recovered 3,198,385.19 for the government in the past year from war fraud cases. The report notes indictments and civil suits, with funds returned many times over the war fund appropriation despite interference from interested parties and innocent bystanders.
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Washington
Rpy
Associated Press
Attem
Daugherty
Hording
Department of Justice
Aimore
Gotvernment
Federal fire damage suit denied new trial in Minnesota
In Minnesota, Judge H A Denier denied the government's request for a new trial in a forest fire loss case. The suit claims $85,000 in damages from fires sparked by a Great Northern railroad locomotive during the war period. The ruling affects other multi-million dollar claims and the government plans to appeal to the state supreme court.
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U.S
Nnly TH. Minn
Federal
Tromthians
Teece
H. A. Denier
District Couff
Anpreme Court
Great Northern Railroad
Sunday Excursion on Big Steamer to Winona
A high school athletic department excursion was announced with a Sunday trip on the steamer Washington to Winona, followed by a return trip the same day. The piece notes the season’s opening activities and a fall day trip on the big boat.
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Winona
Washington
Bootleggers at Capital Stock Up for the Shriners
Washington crowds for the Shriner convention loom as the Washington Fest reports thousands of liquor cases entering the city. Sources say much of the supply is drawn from the famed Atlantic fleet yacht stay off Cape He rat, and that officials note it will meet anticipated demand.
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Washington
D. C
Haynes
Washington Fest
Atlantic Rm
Cape Heat
Governor Smith Defends State Rights Over Prohibition
Governor Smith attacks federal alcohol law reform, calling it fanatical and a threat to state sovereignty. He argues states should decide what constitutes intoxicants and cites Supreme Court and President Harding, asserting enforcement must align with state duties and the federal balance. A New York case follows, with a violator discharged after repeal.
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Smith
The
Union
Supreme
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Gov. Smith
Times
Washington, DP. C
Associated Press
Haines
Gu. Smith
Raveal
New York
Harding
White House
Gennaro Celangijiani
Magiakaté Gadman
Mullan-Gage
Quakes Recorded Near Washington D C Mystery Measured
A selamograph at George Town University logged tremors described as intense and distant from Washington, with the epicenter details unclear and readings suggesting a remote source hundreds of miles away.
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Washington, D. C
George Town University Selamograph
Union Leaders Propose Wider Mine Strike Call
Middlesboro Kentucky union delegates adopt resolutions urging United Mine Workers of America officials to initiate strikes in all non union mines. Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania shopmen of the Central Railroad of New Jersey vote to end an eleven month strike, boilermakers excluded.
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Middlesboro
Astrict 19
United Mine Workers of America
Wilkesbrarre
Dpa
Central Railroad of
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