Moonshine Causing New Disease In Michigan Says Official
Lansing Feb 13 The spread of a nephritis like Bright's disease is expected to rise sharply by 1925 due to bootleg liquor in Michigan. Herbert H Hoffman warns crude alcohol from illicit distilleries contains harmful fusel oils. He notes bootleggers avoid government whiskey and use poorly rectified alcohol, risking severe kidney damage.
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Lansing
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Michigan
Bright
Herbert H. Hoffman
State Board of Pharmacy
Otats Agricultural Department
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Hoofman
Farmers Organize Midwest Cooperative Congress
Des Moines Iowa Feb 14 plans for a central cooperative body to unite local farm organizations under a parent entity modeled after the American Farm Bureau Federation. The American Cooperative Congress will convene Feb 14 15 16 in Dex Moines with invitations to Wisconsin Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Iowa and others. W Gmeltser leads efforts with as many as 5000 delegates expected. Governor J J Blaisd of Wisconsin slated to address the delegates along with other officials and leaders from Equity Cooperative Exchange and related farm groups.
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Iowa
American Farm Bureau Federation
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American Cooperative Congress
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Wisconsin
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Kanmas
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Missouri
Minnesota
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W. Gmeltser
Equity
Equity Cooperative Exchange
Farmer's Club of
Missuuri
Parnesden
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King
Pastor
Denby Seeks Navy Cutback and Accords
Secretary Denby testified before the House Naval Committee proposing a 90 000 navy personnel level for next year plus six thousand apprentices, down from current 100 000 and six thousand. He urged no cut to line officers and cut academy admissions from five to three per congress member, with 100 destroyers removed from service to save about 70 million dollars in the next budget.
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House Naval Committee
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Annapolis
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Evacuation of British Troops in Ireland Likely Suspended
Dublin reports that the planned evacuation of British troops and other forces is expected to be halted. Steamers scheduled to sail for Hillsborough and Liverpool with contingents have been canceled amid unrest in Ulster where several prominent citizens were kidnapped during the week.
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Hillylean
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Ulster
Navy Enlistments In Ninth District Distressingly Small
Chicago February 14 Enrollments in the United States Naval Reserve Force for the Ninth Naval District covering thirteen midwestern states are described as distressingly small by James H. Rogers assistant district commander. The district lists 5891 reserve members with state counts including Illinois 1212 Indiana 323 Minnesota 653 North Dakota 60 South Dakota 97 Ohio 988 Kentucky 144 Nebraska 05 Iowa 229 Michigan 804 Wisconsin 447.
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United States Naval Reserve Force
Ninth Naval District
Middle Western
James H. Rogers
Naval Reserve Force
Ninth District
Illinois
Indiana
Minnesota
North Dakota
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Ohio
Kentucky
Nebraska
Iowa
Michigan
Wisconsin
Club Meeting Promises Large Attendance Next Thursday
The Get-Together Club expects a big crowd at a forthcoming meeting. Two important subjects will be discussed and acted upon. Details are not for publication yet and all members should attend to voice any concerns related to the topic under discussion.
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Aistuaston
Cotton Mills Strike Hits New Hampshire and Lowell Jobs
Porton February 13. Strikes began today at cotton mills in New Hampshire and Lowell Massachusetts affecting about 25 000 workers. No disturbances were reported. Workers protested wage cuts anticipated by 20 percent amid new Canton crops and bilk drymove actions.
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Lowell
Massachusetts
Bonus bill discussions halted as bonds proposed to fund cash bonus
Washington reports the Ways and Means Republicans and Senate Finance suspended talks on the soldiers bonus pending a presidential decision. McCumber and Smoot favored financing the cash bonus with short term bonds rather than taxes. The plan envisions bonds totaling about 350000 dollars issued over three years for cash payments to veterans.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Finance Committee
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Smoot
Senate
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Ten Divorces a Day Granted in St Louis Court
In St Louis the court of domestic relations averages ten divorces daily in its first four months. Of 1,308 petitions filed, 908 granted, 60 percent of couples have no children, 174 dismissed. November led with 224 grants. the court slows filing-to-hearing to at least 20 days, prioritizing child welfare and potential reconciliation.
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ST. Louis
Aiide the Mon Iebue
Atate
Sourt
Vital Garesche
Water Supply Restored After Brief City Intake Freeze
Water was nearly shut off yesterday from 6:30 to 9 due to needle like ice entering water screens at the city intake. City crews cleared the ice, and officials say a repeat is unlikely unless severe wind changes occur.
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Idee
Joe Cannan Abandons Bid for Reelection to House
The oldest member of the House, Joe Cannan, announced he would not be a candidate for reelection from the eighteenth district. He made the statement in Washington on February 13, noting his decision ends his long tenure.
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Associated Prec
Washington
Joe Cannan
Eglecti
pAitinola
A Tong War Reported Across Western Cities
AP dispatch notes Tongmen in the west under guard after a Tong war outbreak. Two Chinese were killed and a third wounded in Seattle. another man shot in Butte, Montana. a fatal shot in Ban Jon California, with other reports of shootings. No disturbances in San Francisco Chinatown.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Feb. Il
West
Seattle
Butte
Montana
Ban Jon
California
County Charge Set Oelf Afire
Eva Johnson, an inmate at the county poor farm, died in the county hospital from burns received when sparks from a coracep pipe she was smoking set her apron on fire. She dozed off and the hot contents dropped onto her clothing. attendants tried to help but the flames were extinguished too late.
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Atre
Eva Johnson
Food prices fall in department of labor stats
The Department of Labor reports further declines in retail food prices for January 15, showing drops across 87 large cities. The statistics reflect ongoing relief for households as several staple items cost less than in prior periods.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Collins warns American group against recognizing Irish republic
Michael Collins, head of the Irish Provisional Government in London, cables the American association urging nonrecognition of the Irish Republic coup. In sports news, Troop 1D of Lander defeats Troop D of Hiverton 27 to 1 in a basketball clash noted for speed and accuracy despite less cohesive teamwork.
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London
Michael Colling
Irish Provisions
American Association
Lander
Hiverton
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Trop
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Waa
Obregon III Report Reveals Unclear Local Rumors
A garbled dispatch from MESO CITY reports chaotic chatter about Obregon III. An unnamed source claims the capital was affected by a disruption while others dispute details, noting confusion over who attended at Mrs Brawla’s event.
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Pot
Qaeumouls
Pioneer Mary Pales Remembered In Casper Obituary
The obituary details the life of Mrs. Mary June Pales a 84 year old pioneer in Wyoming. Known as miracles woman among Indians she aided settlers with medical remedies and nursed pioneers during illnesses. She traveled with Buffalo Bill and Red Wolf and helped found homes along the Black Hills region. She died after a long residence in Casper and left a large extended family.
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Mary June Pales
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John Pales
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Meyor
Glenrock
John B. Leoper
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Léopoy
Poisoning at State College Women Center
Just arrived college girls were poisoned at the State College for Women. Report says three hundred students were affected after eating chicken at a social event. College officials investigate alleged use of poison and vow to determine cause and prevent recurrence.
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Ph State College
Mystery of Taylor Murder Unsolved
Mary Miley Minter, the actress, issued a statement through her attorneys saying she told investigators all she knew about the fire that killed William Desmond Taylor. She could not conceive how anyone would willingly wrong Mr. Taylor. No new developments were reported in the director’s murder case.
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Los Angeles
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Mary Miley Minter
William Desmond Taylor
Taylor
Jewelry Loot At Washington Hotel Nets Big Take
Bandits forced the night clerk at the Washington hotel in St. Louis to open the safety deposit boxes. Jewelry valued at about 100000 dollars and a thousand dollars in cash were taken. The theft occurred last night and involved guests’ property.
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Asociated Press
Louis
Washington Hotel
Curfew Reimposed in Belfast Amid New Disorders
Belfast shifting to a nine to five curfew after talks among the mayor, military commander, and police officials. The action follows renewed unrest, with eight people killed since Saturday as of today.
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Associated Press
Belfast
Undesirables To Be Deported From West Coast to Bill Island
About fifty aliens are being gathered at Bill Island for deportation as undesirable visitors. A party of sixty arrived in New York from Chicago last week and another group is expected from San Francisco in a few days.
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United States
Billa Island
New York
Chicago
Sin Pranchiva
Bischoff DetentionTold In Chicago Million Loss Case
Raymond J. Bischoff is detained over a four and a half million dollar shortage linked to dealings with about six thousand Chicago residents in the back yards district. He says a lucky deal and oil ventures fueled the losses while his attorney argues promissory notes pose no crime if funds are unavailable. Federal Judge Landis questioned him about entrusted funds and hundreds visited his office seeking relief amid financial ruin claims.
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Raymond J. Bischoff
Chicago
Bischof
Landis
Bischo
Bischoff
Governors approve plan listed by several states
The Banking Committee reports 15 states favor a constitutional amendment to bar further issue of tax exempt securities while six oppose and seven remain non committal. Governors of Arizona Colorado Nebraska New Mexico and Utah are among supporters. A separate notice announces final settlement for Wilber N. Perrin estate with objections due by March 1 2022.
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Gover Banking Committee
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McFadden
House Banking Committee
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