Congress weighs emergency officers pay roll under Baker plan
The Northwest in Washington reports Secretary Baker seeks authority to retain a set number of emergency officers on the War Department pay roll amid debates in Congress. President Wilson supports the move while some lawmakers push limits, arguing large reductions could disrupt military readiness and accountability for matériel.
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Washington
D. C
Congress
Secretary of War
Baker
General Staff
Wilson
Army
Navy
Sesterace Baker
Iim
Bi Whi
Sherman Kahn
Juir
Beaker
Naif Monch
Sugar Price Limit in Eastern Wisconsin Disputed
A Northwestern inquiry to Magnus Swenson, former Wisconsin food administrator, questions the retail sugar limit in Oshkosh. Officials insist no sugar may be sold locally above eleven cents per pound, and Chicago wholesale prices and freight are cited. A follow up article on page 4 will examine the broader local sugar situation and federal actions.
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Madinon
Wisconsin
United States
A. Saver
Bik
Milwanker
Magnus Swenson
Northwestern
Oshkosh
Swenson
Aditivon
A. C. Wolfe
Chicago
Aea
Orice
United, States District
Milroy
Milrexts
Department of Justice
Sematl
Muller
Shopmen's Walkout Ends After Nine Hour Talks
Wage dispute resolution ends the railway shopmen strike after a long nine hour meeting. Promise to resume work tomorrow with all trains reinstated. Speakers say women workers will be reinstated and normal service will resume nationwide. Passages describe a firm commitment to return to work and clarity on reinstatement terms.
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Etteiall
Allies May Leave Montenegro Reported By United Press
A circulated dispatch claims Montenegro may be abandoned by the Allies as a Kremlin aligned faction allegedly mobilizes. The message cites fear of a Russian alliance forming among Slavic states and calls for renewed defensive measures amid tensions with Germany and Switzerland.
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United Press
Asem
Creatia
Slavenia
Diety
Germens
Switzerland
Demonstration Not Allowed On Lady Day Report
Fragmentary OCR text notes a protest action blocked on Lady Day with unclear names or places. A few phrases mention Londonderry and a wartime context but lack coherent details. No verifiable dates or participants are readable.
Big Insurance Policy Noted with Missing Details
Fragmentary OCR reads about a large insurance policy with unclear coverage and an annual premium left unspecified. Entities and specifics are incomplete, with no identifiable dates, organizations, or named individuals clearly readable.
Daylight Saving Law Vetoed by President
The president vetoed the daylight saving repeal amid parliamentary debate. Representatives argued the bill would impose inconveniences on farmers while supporters cited economic and production benefits. The message emphasized balancing gains with scheduling changes affecting industry and nationwide interests.
Ender Pf Toons Rare News Snaxbe Hoardery
A fragmented state news item references unusual hoarding and a light distress scene in Bare Citys. Report mentions Thrace Sports of Peace critic meeting, Ford wins libel case, and a wanparn event. Further details are unclear due to OCR corruption.
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Peere
Walex _ Sun
Pons
Thrace
Ford
Wanparn - Tink
Eptternriens
Secrecy Breaks in on Foreign Relations Committee Meeting
Report on a meeting with President Wilson notes no secrecy in proceedings as two stenographers were present and the transcript was to be made public. White House officials guided press access while Congress discussed treaty consultations and the officials sought a candid record for the public.
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Wilson
Washinton
D. U
Senate
Whitehouse
Hehe
eNner
Pease
Trent Cheurman Lodge
Supreme Council Response On Roumania Budapest Occupation
The Supreme Council drafted a reply to Roumanian government regarding Budapest occupation. It states no demand for Roumanians to leave Budapest immediately and notes an inter allied commission to discuss evictions via Vienna. The Roumanians insist they are reclaiming property post armistice and seek food aid while Budapest status remains unsettled.
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Vva
Turis
Supreme Council
Cpn
Hungary
Sata
Interallied Commission
Budapest
Vienna
Constantine F
Marskhuscu
Gregory
Euthe Conference
BIOT CASE DISMISSED FOR LACK OF EVIDENCE
Biot case dismissed after the defendants faced charges tied to the Plant of the Nekoosa Foxcarts paper mills. The court ruled there was insufficient evidence to proceed.
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Nekoosa- Foxcarts
Czechs Seek U S Aid On Child Welfare Plan
Mass Julia C Lathrop head of the federal bureau of child relief in Washington has been asked by the Czecho Slovak government to advise on child relief work in Europe. A cable message sent to Herbert Hoover through Edgar Rickard American relief administrator conveyed the request.
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Mass
Julia C. Lathrop
Federal Bureau of Children’s Rel‘ef
Washington
Europe
Herbert Hoover
Edgar Rickard
American Reet Administration
Congress Plans Action On High Cost At Next Session
A House member said Congress will study Attorney General Palmer’s recommendations for extending federal control to curb rising prices. The plan aims to regulate sale of high priced wearables and goods, with a focus on consumer costs and government roles.
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Congress
Washington
Palmer
Feduce
Votstead
Rominista
Texans Face Rally-Ferguson Movement Threat to State
A scrambled report suggests discussions around a Rally-Ferguson led Texas party with national aims. The convention hints at a split from the Desmerratic camp, with Hailey and others steering platforms and delegates toward a November ballot effort.
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Tex
Rally-Ferguson
Texas
Ferguson
Paryisen
Hailey
Herings
High Cost Incidents Stir Federal Action
Madison Wisconsin dairy and food commissioner Weigte urged Attorney General Palmer to withhold orders placing storage expenses on markets to avoid price spikes. He warned broad laws could prevent selling stored meat as winter production ends, amid reports of price drops and rates in Minnesota and Washington. Joint committee hearings and calls for wartime controls dominated discussions as lawmakers weighed anti profiteering measures and farm relief.
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Associated Preas
Madison
Wis
Inorge
A. Weiste
Siste Dairy and Food
Tolly Wired
Palmer
Pederalofl
Washington
Caen
CS Festentay Garden
Sha Aterney
Senate
Mimstee Tomi
Otisie
Earl
Hou
South Carolin
Ransdell
Loum
France
Repebbienn
M Finai
Hart Capper
Repubhcan
Kansas
Tinians
Jonas Miller
Newek
National Board of Farm Nations
George Democrats
Food price probe widens national action
The United Press reports probes into profiteering and conspiracy to fix prices, spanning federal and state levels. Officials including Palmer and Milroy announce investigations into extortionate profits in retail sectors, with high gains for apparel and menswear. Authorities warn of forthcoming public disclosures and possible seizure of stockpiles while noting food stocks and price trends in several cities.
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Todas J
Senate
Weather Forecast Fragments From Prees Area
Fragmentary note hints at weather forecast for Wisconsin and nearby areas. Mentions temperature trends Partly clouds and a reference to forcing price discussions. Limited readable content focuses on forecast and local weather context rather than firm events.
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Wisconsin
Republicans push for quick ratification of peace treaty
Washington reports say more than 20 Republican senators back swift ratification with reservations. Democrats informed that up to 30 Republicans favor reservations along lines set by seven. Hitchcock indicated administration plans aim to move treaty through committee before Senate action.
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Washington
Senate
Althothr
Hieetiock
Sebraska
Teader
Senster Hitchcock
Wilson
White Rouse
Miners Walk Out In Coeur d Alene District
In Wallace Idaho a large walkout by miners in the Coeur d Alenes district is reported with widespread absence among Mutan and Nine Mile district workers. Streetcars halted and tension rises as authorities respond to the strike and related disturbances.
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Coeur D'Alenes
Associated Press
Wallace
Idaho
Prac
Ane
Butler
Robbery at Victor Colorado Mill Seizes Gold Concentrate
Bandits overpowered watermen at a Victor Colorado mill last night and escaped with gold concentrate. Two watchmen are hospitalized. authorities report no final amount recovered or exact value yet.
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Cala
Mil
Tun Watcrmen
Esca Itraf Seid Concentrat
Wantis
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