Langdon Killing Tests Japanese Occupation Policy in Siberia
An American naval officer Lieut W H Langdon was killed by a Japanese sentry at Windivostok prompting a U S note urging clarification of Japan's continued military presence in Siberia. The note expresses regret over the incident but demands justification for Japan maintaining troops and hints at possible indemnity. A court martial for the sentry is expected and reports detail General Ol’s leadership of Japanese forces in Siberia.
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Japan
Vindivostok
Toleut
Langdon
United States
Windivostok
Si Kerla
Russhan
Siberian
Gen
Siberia
Businessmen Push Tariff Barrier Over German Goods
Testimony before the house ways and means committee shows U S firms fear German competition as German manufacturers expand exports. Witnesses say German selling agencies in Holland and Switzerland are driving sales while Germans pay lower wages, aiding undercutting of American metal and craft goods.
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Congress
House
Ways and Means
United States
Holland
Switzerland
F. W. Rauskolb
Medford
Mass
A. C. Carlton
San Francisco
Germany
Disarmament Advocates Press Congress In Hearings
Disarmament advocates led by Mrs Henry Villard of New York and supported by Representative Brooks push a plan for an international conference to limit armaments before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Chairman Stephen Porter backs world disarmament but cautions against changing national safety policy. The discussion centers on balancing global disarmament with US security as Harding is seen to take initiative.
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Congress
House Foreign Affairs Committee
K. B. Brooks
Illinois
Harding
Stephen G. Porter
Henry Villard
New York
The
Women's Peace Society
William Lloyd Garrison
Hugh S. Magill
National Educational Association
Ethel M. Smith
National Women’s Trade Union League
Harvey W. Wiley
Jessie Mackaye
Representative Brooks
Willard
Red Cross
Representative Moores
Indiana
Mrs. Willard
Moores
New Salary Scale Proposal for U.S. Federal Employees
A bill by Rep. Frederick R. Lehrbach of New Jersey proposes a new federal pay scale with a minimum entrance rate of 1080 per year and a top senior grade rate of 5000. Executive heads and top specialists would start at 5400 or higher, reflecting needed reclassification across departments and field services in the district. The measure, backed by the National Federation of Federal Employees, aims to curb turnover and boost efficiency amid budget reforms.
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Frederick R. Lehrbach
New Jersey
House Committee
National Federation of Federal Employees
Lehrbach
Joint Congressional Commission
Congress
Commission
District of Columbia
Dry Goods Men Propose Tax Revision Plan
The National Retail Dry Goods association presents a tax revision plan to Congress proposing higher income thresholds and the elimination of several taxes. The plan would tax business income at ten percent above the exemption and apply surtaxes to nonbusiness income from one to six percent, with a focus on distinguishing investment returns from earnings from work.
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Association
Wine Prescriptions Expanded by Prohibition Officials
Washington reports a decree allowing physicians to prescribe wine in any necessary quantity for medical use. The Prohibition Commissioner and doctors advocate such wine prescriptions as therapeutic, with caution to prevent abuse. Officials consider further steps toward limited malt liquor manufacture under prescription.
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Washington
Irel. T
Kramer
Dawes Attacks Army Foes Over War Waste Charge
Former head of army supply procurement service in France, Charles G. Dawes, denounces house war investigating committees for partisan politics. He says the army was not political and calls for focusing on saving government waste rather than chasing weak France corruption claims. The general seeks protection from muckrakers and insists no case exists without solid evidence.
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Washington
House
Charles G. Dawes
Army
France
Switzerland
Incendiaries Start Fires Across New York Area
A police roundup sought suspects after ten fires in two hours in a half mile square area. Fires broke out in succession with eight in cellars and two in baby carriages in hallways.
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New York
Moorish Attack Kills Five Spaniards in Morocco
Moorish forces attacked outlying Spanish positions at Sheshman Morocco killing a corporal and four soldiers according to a report from the high commissioner of Spanish Morocco dated February.
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Madrid
Sheshman
Morocco
Fez
Spanish Morocco
Fire destroys 300 autos at Furner garage in Chicago
A blaze at the Furner garage on West Harrison Street wrecked 300 auto trucks and pleasure cars. The loss potentially exceeds $300,000 with the cause described as mysterious. Firefighters battled the flames through the night, but the extent of the damage left the building gutted.
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Chicago
Furner
West
Harrison Street
Panama Tolls Record Broken
Panama canal tolls in January totaled 1 095 864 dollars, surpassing the prior record by about 80 000 dollars, according to a War department dispatch from Governor Harding in Washington.
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Panama
Washington
Panama Canal
War Department
Harding
Winnipeg Fire Ravages Wholesale District
Fire in Winnipeg Manitoba damages 250000 with destruction of the Dingwall Jewelry company wholesale plant in the heart of the wholesale district.
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Winnipeg
Man
Dingwall Jewelry Company
Navy Bill Reported in House For Naval Building Plan
The house appropriations committee estimated the 1916 naval building program will require nearly 500 million dollars to complete. The report accompanies the bill detailing funding needs and project scope for the fleet expansion and construction efforts undertaken since 1916.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Newberry Leads Michigan Senate Race After Recount
The Michigan senatorial election recount by the Senate Elections Committee leaves Senator Newberry Republican ahead by about 4,334 votes over contender Deny Ford. The tally shows Newberry with a margin of approximately $8,4 cents, reflecting the final official count.
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Newberry
Washington
Pen
Batllows
Michigan
Senate
Senaator Newberry
Deny Ford
Rail Strike Threat Linked to Wage Cuts Probe
President Wilson referred union pleas for a wage reduction probe to John Barton Payne, director of the railroad administration, as labor leaders warn of a possible 870000-strong rail shop vote to strike if the national wage deal is broken. They cite a blanket 40 cent rate and widespread 26 cent pay, with 16 cent cuts feared for 100000 workers.
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Detroit
Mich
Y. Pegg
BM. Pegg
Washington
Wilson
John Barton Payne
Railroad Administration
Payne
Foiled Dynamite Plot Targeting Aberdeen Legion Building
In Aberdeen Washington a dynamite attack on the American Legion hall was foiled by Henry G Lancaster who extinguished a smoking fuse beneath the corner of the building. Authorities found 25 sticks of dynamite with percussion caps. Two youths identified as Ben Johnson and John Blake were arrested.
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Aberdeen
Wash
American Legion
Henry G. Lancaster
Ben Johnson
John Blake
SIX KILLED IN IRISH BATTLE
Six Sinn Fein members killed and several wounded in an attack on a police detachment between Burgha and Rosscarbery in County Cork. The attackers were repulsed, leaving ammunition behind. Police report no police casualties. Hospitals for Disabled Yanks authorization included in the sundry civil bill is $17,500,000 for expanded facilities.
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Skibbereen
County Cork
Burgha
Rosscarbery
Washington
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Miners Elect J. L. Lewis President Again
Official canvass of the recent vote for officers of the United Mine Workers of America shows John L. Lewis re-elected as president by a 66,730 vote majority in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Lewis
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Cloture Move Fails on Emergency Tariff Bill
The Senate defeated a cloture motion to limit debate on the emergency tariff bill by 86 to 85. The vote rejected moving to end discussion and proceed to a vote on the measure.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Committee Backs Probe of U S Acts in Siberia
Washington Feb 8 the senate committee reported favorably resolutions by Senator Johnson California proposing investigation of American activities in Siberia Haiti and Santo Domingo to be examined by the senate committee with hearings possibly to follow including scrutiny of government actions and policy implications abroad.
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Siberia
Washington
Johnson
California
Siberian
Haiti
Santo Domingo
Senate
Ambush in Ireland Kills One Policeman
In Crimoleague County Cork a party of 20 men ambushed four policemen at night. One officer was killed and another seriously wounded while the remaining two escaped unharmed.
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Skibbereen
Ireland
Crimoleague
County Cork
Federal orders bar liquor withdrawal nationwide
Washington reports federal prohibition headquarters have issued orders prohibiting withdrawal of liquor from warehouses in all states including Porto Rico and the Canary Islands. The measure extends across the Union and territories to enforce strict alcohol controls.
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Washington
Union
Porto Rico
Chawill
Fedural Prohibition Headquarters
Grain and Livestock Roundup From U S Markets Weekly
For week ending February 3 grain prices opened higher but drifted lower on weak reports. Chicago May wheat fell to 1.42 1 2 dollars while May corn slid to 64 4 cents. Dairy butter and cheese markets eased amid weaker eastern prices. potatoes and onions declined. livestock showed mixed results with hogs up and lambs weak.
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U. S.S
Gulf
Chicago Board of Trade
Argentina
Seaboard
Holland
Chicago
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Winnipeg
Twin City
East
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Wisconsin
Plan to free Ireland prompts Montana memorial
Nelenn February 8 Senator Mc Kay introduced in the Montana Legislature a memorial urging Congress to offer to cancel the British debt to the United States if Great Britain will free Ireland. Twenty three soldiers die in riot in Antofagasta province Chile. Daniel Jones administrator of the nitrate plant is reported to have been assassinated. Augusta hotel fire destroys Lon Atr, loss estimated at 1 million dollars.
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Ireland
Nelenn, Mont
McKay
Montana
Congress
United States
Great Britain
Valparaiso
Chile
Antofagasta
Daniel Jones
Augusta
Two Young Vanderheyden Brothers Die In Car Collision
In Depere Wisconsin on February 5 Christian Vanderheyden nine and Sylvester Vanderheyden eleven were killed when struck by an interurban car. Their brother George seven was injured.
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Depere
Wis
Christian
Sylvester Vanderheyden
George
Austria’s Huge Debt Total Reaches 20 Billion After War
Vienna reports Austria’s postwar debt stands at 20 billion dollars based on prewar krone value after a cabinet session. The figure signals a massive fiscal burden for the republic and outlines the early postwar financial challenge facing the government.
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Austria
Vienna
Veto Override Passes House Amid Army Cutback
The U S House voted 271 to 16 to override President Wilsons veto of a measure restricting army strength to 150000 men for the next fiscal year. The veto message argued the move would weaken the nations mobilization capacity amid world tensions.
Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell Dies in England at 76
Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell widow of the Irish Nationalist leader died at her home not Brighton after a lingering illness. She was seventy six years old.
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London
Charles Stewart Parnell
Brighton
Government Seizes Whisky And Cars In Prohibition Sweep
More than 230000 gallons of whisky and automobiles valued at about 1 million dollars are now in government possession following the crackdown on illicit liquor trade in Washington.
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U. S
French Waiters Fight Tipping With 110 Percent Charge
Paris reports a union of French waiters leading a campaign against tipping by pushing a formal 110 percent service charge on all bills. Several hotels have already abolished tipping to adopt the plan.
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Paris
French Waiters’ Union
Guilty Verdict In Rum Bribery Case
Milwaukee February 7 a sealed verdict found Joseph A Budur cafe owner guilty in a federal trial. He was charged with attempting to bribe federal officials.
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Milwaukee
W. A. Geiger
Joseph A. Budur
Landis Names Baseball Secretary in Chicago Appointment
Judge Landis appointed Leslie M. O'Connor, a Chicago attorney, as his baseball secretary to assist in managing organized baseball nationwide.
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Landis
Ball
Chicago
Leslie M. O'Connor
Robbery Ends in Bank Cashier Slaying at Corona
R G Sta Meton, assistant cashier at the Corona State Bank, was shot and killed by robbers who escaped with a considerable amount of money, according to a report received here.
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Dakota Bank
Stain
Mitchell
R. G. Sta- Meton
Corona
State Bank
Feud Ends With Fatal Shootout In Fort Worth Texas
A long running West Texas feud in Tath bock county culminated when Ames Co. Powles and Tymes M. Wright exchanged shots and both died. Local authorities report the gunfire occurred as the two prominent residents faced off until their deaths.
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Fort: Worth
Tex
West Texas
Tathbock County
Ames Co. Powles
Tymes M
Wright
U S Faces Era of Prosperity and Economic Change
Washington reports point to a new era of prosperity as deflation returns to prewar levels. Comptroller John Skelton Williams warns middlemen must cut profits to lower living costs, with labor sharing in profits to restore business. Banking sector shows strong stability and rising loans to farmers manufacturers and merchants.
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Washington
John Skelton Williams
Congress
Williams
Iabor
National
Federal Reserve
Explosion Kills Teacher and Six Pupils at Crossing Road School
In Lawrenceville Illinois a nitroglycerin can exploded near Cross Roads school killing Emmett Bunyan a teacher and six pupils instantly. Two other pupils were seriously wounded. The incident occurred during recess when boys found the can floating in a creek. Lawrenceville lies in southern Illinois oil fields. Marie Curie plans a U S visit next May accompanying by her daughter.
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Lawrenceville
Emmett Bunyan
Cross Roads School
Illnois
U. 5
New York
Mme
Marie Curie
United States
Elk Die Off In Yellowstone Park Mystery
Fear mounts as about 10,000 Yellowstone elk are reported dead or hiding from park officials. Rangers note ranges once teeming with thousands now show only a few animals this year.
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Washington
Yellowstone Park
Arleta Brothers Seize Durango After Defeating U S Cavalry
Rebel forces led by the Arleta brothers rout a large federal cavalry detachment and assume full control of the Durango region in Durango Mexico as of February 9.
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Durango
San Antonio
Tex
Arleta Brothers
War Vet Hospitals Bill Passes in Congress
The House unanimously approves a measure to fund five hospitals for disabled veterans in Washington. Estimated construction cost reaches 72.5 million dollars with an additional half million dollars authorized for related expenses.
Senate Overrules Wilson on Army Enlistment Cut Law
The Senate passed the house resolution directing a halt to army enlistments until manpower reaches 150 000. It became law by a 67 to 1 vote over President Wilson's veto in Washington editor's notes.
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Washington
Wilson
House
Mondell
Kahn
House Military Affairs Committee
Boo
Wand
Campbell
Pennsylvania
Cleary
Candy
Ragan
Fisher
McAndrews
Minehan
Pell
Baker
Shins
Waugue
Weaver
Welling
Senate
Allies Ask Debt Remission
Secretary Houston confirmed reports that the United States has been approached by foreign governments with proposals for cancellation of their indebtedness. The disclosure signals a potential shift in postwar international finance and debt relief discussions among major powers.
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Washington
Fed
Houston
United States
Bayer Aspirin Ad Promises Genuine Product If Marked Bayer
An old advertisement stresses that genuine Aspirin bears the Bayer name on packaging or tablets. It notes Bayer’s 21 year safety record and lists common uses from colds to headaches and neuralgia. It mentions price of twelve tablets in handy tins and larger packages from druggists. A New Year greeting exchange between Senator Sorghum and constituents is also included.
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Bayer
Sorghum
Hall's Catarrah Medicine for Deafness Injuries
Catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications. Hall's Catarrah Medicine is a constitutional remedy that targets the inflamed mucous surfaces and Eustachian tube to reduce inflammation. Circulars free. available from all druggists. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Conversation in Badge World About a Gal in Back Seat
Two constables trade a quick, coarse exchange about catching a suspect. They note a sly, clearly mistaken glance at a woman in the rear seat and remark on her being “golderned fast.”
Shave With Cuticura Soap Ad Claims Benefits
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap as boosting razor efficiency and promoting skin purity comfort and health. It claims no mug no germs no waste and no irritation even with twice daily shaving, with one soap for shaving bathing and shampooing.
A Good Many Like Him
A brief cartoon caption presents a joked exchange between a reader and an artist about illustrated book illustrations and how well they fit the text. The dialogue highlights light humor on visual storytelling.
Garfield Tea Keeps the Liver Normal
A brief note suggests Garfield Tea supports liver function in some cases while a quiet wedding may lead to a noisy after part, hinting at social outcomes following a subdued ceremony.
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MQN
Edward Sovatkin
Idisarmament
Ways and Means Committee
Fordney
Tax Commission
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Ead
Ltd
U. K.D
Dawes
New U.S. OF Central America
North Pacific Ocean
Guatemala
Honduras
Salvador
Costa Iden
Nicaragua
U. S. Weekly Market Report
Board of Trade
Berlin
Bavarian Council of Ministers
Munich
Baden
Severing
Montreal
Westmount
White House
Air Service
Chemical Warfare Service
National Guard
U.S
Peoria
Ill
Dr. Pierce
Michael M. Schuster
Hekley St
Ross
Dacre
Dodd
Chester L. Fancher
Meigs St
Rochester
Dodd's Medicine Co
Buffalo
Eatontc Works
O. Frappir
ITV
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Dr. Barcy
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