Rail relief favored by Senate body
Senate committee approved a favorable report on the rail funding bill with a 7 to 2 vote, extending the War Finance Corporation's authority to July 1, 1922 and allowing up to 500 million dollars to buy railway securities. La Follette opposed the report while Poindexter voted for it. A plan to form a syndicate to buy government railway holdings emerged during debate.
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Wrastingts
D. C
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
War Finance Corporation
Railway Administration
LA Follette
la Foieltte
Wisconsin
Stley
Kentucky
Pomerent
Ohio
Raihway Securities
League of Nations Has Come to Stay Opinion Says Schmedeman
Albert C. Schmedeman, former minister to Norway, reports European belief that the League of Nations has come to stay despite disarmament talks. He hopes the U S will join, notes the Warsaw and Silesian disputes are less dire than commonly thought, and cites faith in European settlement.
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Europe
United Press
Madison
League of Nations
Albert C. Schmedeman
Norway
Schmedeman
United States
Wayne
Direct charter Erie forms fictitious shops corporation
Reported by United Press that a direct charter for a fictitious shops corporation was issued to take over six Marion Ohio shops to evade the labor provisions of the railway labor act. Huddleston testified before the interstate commerce committee that several railroads are openly disobeying the labor board orders.
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Washington
House
Commerce Committee
Haedlieston
Alabama
Melton
Bert M. Jewell
American Federation of Labor
Erie Railway
Pctiticuz Corporation
Marion
Congress
General Davis
Railway Atrainistration
Bagese Meyer
War Finance Corporation
Ralsh FL
Couch
United Press Stall Correronnders
Washingtos
Ene Railroad
Fentiees Corporation
Huddleston
Siatama Tring
Woodrow Wilson Appears at Law Offices
Associated Press report describes Woodrow Wilson visiting his law offices yesterday. He met with colleagues and spent time in conference as friends observed signs of improving physical condition. The firm’s quarters are not yet fully ready for occupancy.
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Associated Prem
Wwkington
Woritoe Wilson
Wueon
cHencs
Farmers Prefer Ill As Proposed By House Committee
Milo Campbell and other farm leaders urged Congress to oppose a bill form of co mercial farm goods measure, arguing it would hurt dairy growers. Campbell pressed against repeal of excess profits tax and criticized tariff provisions favored by creamery interests as unfair.
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Br Associated Press
Washington
House
Milo D_ iCampbell
Qudwater
Sidh
National Muk Producers
Congressional Agri-Icultural Commission
Senate
Campbell
Carrier
WCTU clarifies stance on home brew blue laws and fashion
United Press report from San Francisco outlines the Women’s Christian Temperance Union position on rolled hose blue laws tobacco and home brew. It argues the WCTU is less intolerant than opponents claim and explains limits on adult fashion and morality standards during the national convention.
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United Prem
San Francisco
Calif
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Valeria Parker
Morality Board
Julia Deno
Union Signal
W. CT. U
W. C. T. CT. National Organization
Liquor
W. C
T. 16
Railroad Board Delays Printing of Overtime Ruling
United Press dispatch reports the U S Railroad Board will issue a ruling on overtime rates and working agreements in a few days due to printing delays. Big Four unions and western railroad executives continue talks to late tomorrow on wage restoration and bans on future reductions, with Marion Ohio shop lease issues pending before the board.
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Br United Press
United States Railroad Board
Big Four” Brotherhoods
Wepcotnsh Sy Union
Association of Western Railroad Executives
Iate
Railroad Board
Evie Railroad Company
Marion. O
British Officials Pursue Precautionary Irish Policy
Officials in Dublin and London announced a cautious approach to Ireland amid tensions. They claim actions are precautionary and aim to avoid provoking violence, while acknowledging that longer truces complicate potential breakthroughs.
Disarmament Move Cited by Senator Waehisaten
Massachusetts Senator Waehisaten told the Senate he will exert his best efforts to reduce armaments. He warned that a general reduction by all nations may be difficult and urged continued diplomacy ahead of the disarmament conference.
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Associated Press
D. C
Senate Enage
Massachusetts
Senate
Women in Russia Struggle with Famine and Work Rationing
Meral Few women in Russia today are free from hardship as schools close for famine conditions push women into work. Teachers and office staff face reduced rations while salaries rise modestly, and prostitution concerns emerge as rations shrink. Life simplifies as women adapt to new roles, sharing scarce meals across classes.
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United Press
Meral
Russia
Moscow
Sanong
Oost
High rates blamed for delinquencies in irrigated accounts
Washington officials warned high freight costs are driving farmer delinquencies on obligated lands. The assistant secretary of the reclamation service cited delinquencies rising from about 4 to 8 percent, with some years near 2 percent, threatening reclamation work. Rex E. Willard noted grain and hay producers are leaving land as mortgages foreclose, tied to rising freight rates.
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Br Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commi
Reclamation Service
Rex. E. Willard
Agriculturalj Peckege
North Dakota
Western North 3
Grain Dealers File Voluntary Petition in Federal Court
Alphons Pierre corporation grain dealers in Milwaukee file a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. Pierre, head of the firm, submits the petition and notes membership in several clubs and associations. The case lists liabilities and assets under the filing.
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Aeenciated Press
Milwaukee
Alphons Pierre Corporation
Srain
Ocono
Pierre
Peti Peneif
Congress Debates Tax Bill and Railroad Aid Measures Today
The Senate debates a good roads bill while a deferment bill for springboard and disarmament expenses of 45.6 million and 284.96 thousand dollars faces action. Committees discuss extending financial relief to railroads and hearings on oil schemes proceed.
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Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Interstate Calametre
Finance Committee
Harding Rejects Tricks In Exchange Plan Facing Disarmament Talks
President Harding opposes international exchange tricks and favors slow, natural stabilization. He will not call a financial conference unless demanded at the forthcoming disarmament talks. Congress faces strong opposition to his stabilization schemes. Senate action on open sessions at the disarmament conference is planned amid tax revision debates and funding questions for the arms conclave.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press Star
Washington, D. C
Harding
King
Congress
Tne Wn House
Frazer Edwards
United Press Stadt
D. C
Senate
Pat Harrimn
Mississippi
Warren
Wyoming
Harnet
War on Immodest Dress Declared in Nashville
Riotous Nashville decree issued by two policewomen targets immodest attire after a courtroom fine for a woman over dress. The order bans sheer tights and lip over garments while permitting certain revealing waists under tight policing. The city vows stricter standards and enforcement.
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Nashville
Tern
Nashvile
Armen
Aino
Yukon Celebration Marks Quarter Century Of Gold Rush
Dawson observers recount the 25th anniversary of Yukon s gold rush with an audience of prospectors and investors. The piece recalls the Penang Creek strike twenty five years earlier and the population surge to about 40 960, followed by peak gold output near 272 million and a decline in activity and settlers after 1908.
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Associated Press
Dawson
Yukon
Penang
Creek
Dentists urged to aid soldiers in national crisis
Milwauk ee The aid of the dental profession is needed for proper care of army men. Maj. Gen. M W Ireland urges dentists to join a plan to train 160 officers yearly at Walter Reed and other posts to build an efficient dental corps for 4 060 000 soldiers and future emergencies. A dental field force is to be formed under army medicine.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
M. W. Ireland
Tom
Ireland
Water Reed Hospital
Washington
Penen
Ierhoot
Wash
Neton
Iretami
Orest
Mune Corps
Cox Recommended for Interstate Commerce Commission
Cox of New Jersey was recommended for the Interstate Commerce Commission by the Senate after a report from the Interstate Commerce Committee. The appointment faced opposition from Senators La Follette and others, succeeding Edward in the post.
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Jcox
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cox
New Jersey
Interstate Commerce Commision
Senate
Crop shortage boosts farmers profits despite lower yields
The article reports a nationwide crop shortage expected to raise farm prices and purchasing power. Quotes from Gray Silver and B W Snow say wheat, corn, oats and other crops will yield less, yet higher prices will benefit farmers, with production increasing across regions as income rises.
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Notmhal
B. W. Snow
Chicago
Russia
Rich Menominee Lumberman Dies
John W. Wells, veteran lumberman of Menominee, died in a Chicago hospital after an operation. He led JW Wells Lumber Co and helped form the jana cpaenson company, ran a hardwood flooring plant at Wells, Mich. An early associate of Senator Isaac Stephens, Wells traveled widely and rose from a poor boy to a major Michigan lumber fortune, dying at age 4?
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John W. Wells
Mihenairy Lumberman
Menominee
Chicago
My Welle
JW Wells Lumber Company
Jana Cpaenson Company
Wells
Miet
Busness
Isaac Stephenses
Marinette
Weis
Wrorld
Menamime
Michigan
Man Thought Demented Located After Missing from Waukegan
Police located FE McShaw 24 of Wakeman after a reported abduction in which a man claimed to have been forced at gunpoint and traveled about 30 miles without sleep. The missing person had been sought by Chief Peter of Waukegan, with details arriving late yesterday.
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Presar Winom
Minn
McShaw
Wakeman
Apelice
Waukegan
Pole Peter
Sheriff Seeks Grenchain Trunk in Murder Case
Reports say a trunk linked to Madalynne Obenchain, held on murder charges, was seized by sheriff’s deputies as possible evidence. The Los Angeles Examiner notes Ko R Obenchain, her former husband, claims ownership and presence of his property, while a tanker arrival and jail status are cited in the story.
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Associated Press
Ian Amgeres
San Francisco
Madalynne Chenchain
Sheriffs Office
Ko R. Otenchsin
Los Angeles
Aminer
Hardin Promises Women a Role in Disarmament Talks
President Hardin indicated women will participate in the disarmament conference with a possible seat on the commission or an advisory body. League of Women Voters members pressed for representation, while Miss Alice Robertson faced criticism from women’s groups over qualifications and influence.
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United Press
Washington
Hardin
League of Women Voters
Harding
Alice Robertson
Oklahoma
Roberteen
Richard Edwards
Peru
Ind
Age of Women
White House
Congress
Robertpon Mye
Deglisibie
Nourenle
Des Moines Hopes To Solve Transportation Crisis
Des Moines seeks an acceptable path to restore streetcar service after its suspension. About 105000 residents rely on buses, private cars, or walking as officials and business leaders pursue a settlement with the streetcar company.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Des Moinea
Cinzene
Martin J. Wade
F.C. Chambers
A. W. Harris
Chicago
Comeny
Bumnem Men
Harris
Curines
Buseex
Sornbane
Captain in Jail Under Dry Law
Captain John Roan of the Iqurt Reen and tow were arrested last night during a raid on a waterfront barge. Canadian whisky was seized and Chief Dalton and officers pursued the suspected transport near the municipal deck. The incident marks a rare enforcement action under prohibition laws in this area.
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Associated Premy Marisette
John Roan
Iqurt
Auto firm announces third price cut of the year
Officials of the Hudson Essex Motor Company today announced a third price reduction this year. The cuts range from 425 dollars to an unspecified amount, signaling continued relief for buyers amid shifting market conditions.
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Hudson- Essex Motor Company
Million Dollar Fire Destroys Brooklyn Woodturning Factory Block
A massive blaze in Brooklyn leveled a three story woodturning factory and a wooden structure on Diamond street, destroying nine buildings and demolishing the entire block. Fire officials reported extensive damage with unknown cause. nearby structures suffered smoke and heat exposure.
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Cwaited Press
New York
Diamond Street
Brooklyn
Irish Leader De Valera Rejects British Dominion Terms
Debe-Eamonn de Valera, Irish Republican leader, said Dail Eireann would not accept British dominion status terms offered in negotiations with Premier Lloyd George. He warned Ireland would not be fooled and urged a settlement based on rights and safeguards for the north, rejecting any domination.
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Associated Prev
Debbe—Eamonn de Valera
Dally Eireann
Ireland
de Veli
Mangien
Lloyd George
Irelan
Wigtus
Ireland Ie
Northern Ireland
Trish
Britain
England
de Valera
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Redfast
Royal Irish Constabulary
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Heether
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Chee Elbert D. Wi Preddem
John M. Morin
Ieee Ca
Ae Erie
Shs Harding
HY Associated
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Ealng
Agriculure
Harold D. Jacobse
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Sheriff's Office
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