Fuel Profiteering Bill Hits Snag and Delay Reported
Washington reports opposition from several senators to the Cumming bill aimed at controlling fuel profiteering. The measure is postponed, with debate moved to Monday while senators study powers given to the Interstate Commerce Commission to set priorities, embargoes, and coal distribution.
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United Press
Washington
Cumming
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Pomerene
Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harding
Mystery surrounds Kenosha woman's death illness
Mystery surrounds the cause of the death of Mrs. Frances Tarker of Kenosha who died after several weeks of a strange illness. Three weeks prior she was found on the kitchen floor semi comatose and unable to speak. Doctors suspect a sleeping sickness or similar condition as the likely cause.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Frances Tarker
Kenosha
Rail Situation Today Faces Public Welfare Crisis
Federal administration in Washington weighs operating some railroads to protect public welfare as strike actions intensify after New York peace talks. Rail heads vow to “creak the strike within a week” while union chiefs push for a finish fight. Negotiations in Chicago and with train service leaders continue to break a near tie up at Road house U1 Slater Mo as firemen walk out. Scattered violence reports persist.
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Associated Press
Washington
New York
Chicago
Eart
Roadhouse
Slater
Three Switchmen Die in Milwaukee Train Crash
Milwaukee report says three Chicago and Northwestern switchmen, Walker Kehoe, John F Miller, and Herbert Paul Milwaukee, were killed when a lone box car struck a moving string of 19 loaded freight cars on the same track. The men rode an engine with the box car ahead and failed to notice the oncoming train as three cars telescoped in the collision.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Walker Kehoe
John F. Miller
Herbert Paul
America Must Act to Save Europe Says Cox
James M. Cox urged U S intervention in European affairs, backing Hoover to represent the United States on reparation commissions. He cited Chancellor Wirth's Berlin message warning that without U S involvement central Europe could collapse. Cox outlined three aims: relieve distress, rehabilitate Europe to open markets, and ensure payment of inter allied debts.
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Europe
Loudon
America
Jamesm. Cox
Herbert Hoover
United States
Wirth
Cox
Germany
Berlin
Tnnless
Central
Ford pressured to withdraw Muscle Shoals bid
Laurence M. Benedict reports Ford faces withdrawal of his Muscle Shoals offer as Congress weighs political risks. A group of Ford supporters plans to press Detroit to block Ford’s bid, arguing federal office eligibility would be affected by a government contract. Republicans pledge action before adjournment amid Democratic push to turn the dispute into a farm political issue.
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Laurence M. Benedict
United Press
Cory Ford
Muscle Shoals
Congress
Ford
Detroit Lhal
Mendell Tay
Ford Plants to Close September 16 Over Coal Shortage
Ford Motor Company plants in Highland Park Dearborn and River Rouge suburbs will shut down September 1 due to coal shortages. The suspension affects about 85 000 workers at the three plants and potentially 100 000 more nationwide, with Ford assembly plants nationwide also closing. Additional affected are workers at firms dependent on Ford orders.
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Associated Tresx
Detroit
Mich
Ford Motor Company
Highland Park
Dearborn
River Rouge
Henry Ford
Ford Company
Ford
Dublin City of Mourning and Machine Guns
Dublin Today is a city mourning and machine guns as Gen. Michiel Collings lies in state in City Hall. The Free State plans solemn honors and readies to resist any seizure by Eamonn de Valera and his rebel army during the weekend. National troops in Mayo area capture 120 irregulars and ammunition, with two leaders among the prisoners.
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George Macadonagh
United Press
Dublin
Michiel Collings
Free State
Collings
Eamonn de Valera
de Valera
County Louth
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Bellaghaderreen
County Ma
Conndtt McCabe
Hastern Mayo
Carney
Josiah Kelley
McCormack
Glassond
Athlone
Rattigan
Order requires mail slots at front doors to avoid delivery halt
Washington D C. United Press reports Assistant Postmaster General Bartlett issued an order directing postmasters to suspend mail delivery to homes lacking a slot or mailbox at the front door. Citizens have four months to install the receptacle. after that, delivery will cease at delinquent dwellings to speed up carrier service.
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Washington, D. C
Bartlett
Little Boy Drowns After Fall From Bridge
In Rhinelander Wisconsin Floyd Malone seven years old fell from the Sou Hine railroad bridge over the Wisconsin river near the paper mill and drowned. His ten year old brother raised the alarm. the mill was shut down to drain the canal but the body was later recovered entangled in wire. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Edward J Malone of the city.
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Associated Press
Rhinelander
Sou Hine
Wisconsin River
Floyd Malone
Edward JL. Malone
Madison-Louis Haley Found Dead From Gas in Kitchen
Associated Press reports Madison Louis Haley an local insurance dealer was found dead in his kitchen today with gas from the stove turned on. He had been preparing breakfast when he was overcome and the room was tightly closed.
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Associated Press
Madison
Louis Haley
Anniversary of Lincoln Debates Celebrated in Freeport
In Freeport on the historic ground of the 64 year old Lincoln Douglas debate a crowd surpassing 50 004 gathered to mark the anniversary. Pat Harrison and Earl Schuyler spoke for their parties and a parade featured relics from 1833. An all day program included peachmaking in Taylor Park and a pageant The Free depicting 1658 debates and the era’s famous political figures.
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United Press
Freeport
Abraham Liscoln
United States
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Earl €. Schuyler
Denver
Taylor Park
France Sinks After Hitting Rock Off Quiberon Bay
Paris reporting that the cruiser France, 24 000 tons, struck a rock in 60 feet of water near the bay of Quiberon and sank after listing and capsizing. Of her 900 crew all were saved except three stokers missing. Rescue boats aided in the effort as the ship settled roughly 15 feet below the surface. The Frances sister ships Jean Bart, Corbett and Paris were noted, with the firm noting a completion date in 1915 and a speed around 22.4 knots.
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United Press
Paris
Quiberson Hay
St. Nazaire
France
Self defense tale of movie director attacked by police
Edgewater story recounts George Cline claims he shot actor John Bergen in self defense during a staged duel over an insult to Mrs. Cline. Cline says Bergen attacked him in a stairwell while a chauffeur’s testimony contradicts parts of the house confrontation. Police case details and witness statements frame the disputed fatal shot.
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United Press
Edgewater
N. 3
George Cline
John Bergen
Mra
Chine
Pa Hee
George Landon
Bergen
Cline
Chines Duct
Pokier
Jinan
Sam Kilsed
Jehn Bergen
Bound to jury in Wisconsin conspiracy case
Hy United Prean Milweankee Willier Blumenstein Sullivan and Carl W Weber faced a preliminary examination after arraignment in Wisconsin on conspiracy to violate the Volatead law. Both were bound over to the grand jury following recent arrests.
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Milweankee
Willier Blumenstein
Sullivan
Wis
Carl W . Weber
Weber
New Edition of the State Plumbing Code
A new edition of the state plumbing code is being issued by the state board of health. It was prepared with sanitary engineers architects and inspectors. the revision includes illustrated procedures tables and calculations. A license plumber directory is sent with the code and a reprint covers private water supply and sewage disposal where public systems are unavailable.
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Tress J Madison
State Board of Health
Rank EH. King
Federal Committee Allocates More Coal for Michigan
Washington D C. the federal cooperation committee announced authorization for moving an additional 5400 tons of soft coal to Michigan. The shipment, part of regular distribution, came from Pennsylvania and Virginia mines and will be delivered to Detroit and nearby areas totaling 28 900 tons plus 14 900 tons for Pere Marquette railroads.
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Washington, D.C
Cox
Michigan
Federal Cooperation Committee
Vwow Potter
Pennesiveania
Virginia
Wil de
Hardings Move Toward Seizure of Anthracite Mines
Washington reports President Harding plans federal seizure and operation of the anthracite mines if the miners strike continues. Senator Watson of Indiana said a Senate bill would authorize the president to seize production, with further steps considered if no agreement with operators and the United Mine Workers is reached.
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United Press
Washington
Senacer Watson
Indiana
Mr. Harding
White House
Associated Press
Philadelphia
United States
George Whiurton Pepper
Pepper
John LL. Lewis
Philp Murray
United Mine Workers of America
Mr. Lewis
Spiel Ph Warringer
Speleaman
Ty James T. Kolbert
United Preas
Seizura
Harding
Watzon
Pard Camp
Watson
Senate
Selane
Congress
Watson Sedd
Washington, D. C
Cummins
Raikraida
Cumming
Pomerene
Ohio
Jack Darrock
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
George Wharton Pepper
Pennsylvania
Davis
Hymel Dav
Bureau of Labor
Pittsburg Fields
Jazz Music Boosts Milk Output in Santa Monica
A Santa Monica dairy firm reports cows produce more milk and butterfat with brass band music. Walter G Prenoxs notes the band’s concerts cause cows to give higher yields after afternoon practice. Brooks says uniform harmony and pep improved milk flow, and workers believe the audience rewards the cows with better milk.
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Associated Press
Santa Monica
Calif
Walter G
Brooks
Emma
Anel Brooks
Kaiser Wilhelm again linked to German widow marriage
The Times reports Kaiser Wilhelm plans a matrimonial alliance with a German widow of high birth. She reportedly has royal- rank finances and three children, recently visiting his home. The marriage is said to be set for early winter, not the previously rumored fiancée.
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United Press
London
Wilhelm
the Times
President Harding May Call Special Session on Subsidy
Washington DC President Harding likely will convene Congress in a special session in November to consider ship subsidy legislation if adjournment occurs before the December session, according to White House statements today. The postponement is temporary and does not drop the aim for earliest possible action on the subsidy bill.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Harding
Lenroot
Senate
Nod Kirge
United Press
Washington, DC
Harding Proba
White House
Fond du Lac Man Heads State Legion Commander
Beloit Wis F R Duffy Fond du Lac was elected state legion commander on the second ballot with 149 votes Vilas H Whatley Racine was runner up with 80 votes John G Grehm Tomah and W Lawrence Beaverdant D W Nelson Rice Luke and Edgar Schoemmer Appleton were elected vice commanders unanimous vote KB Wright Milwaukee was elected chairman of the New Orleans convention committee to boost attendance The legion favored the St Lawrence waterway for state development Mrs Wl Fisher Fond du Lac was elected president of the Womens auxiliary Miss Irma Johnson Wisconsin Finpids was elected first vice president and Mrs L O McLain Martin was named second vice president Mrs Fish was a named national executive committee woman
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Beloit
Wis
F. R. Duffy
Fond du Lac
Duffy
Vilas H. Whatley
Racine
Wax
Ohn G. Grehim
Tomah
Yo W. Lawrence
Beaver Dant
D. W. Nelson
Rice Luke
Mdgar Schoemmer
Appleton
B. KB. Wright
Milwaukee
New Orleans
Legion
St. Lawrence
Wl. Fisher
Fond Duc Lac
Worman’s Auxilary
Rm Johnson
Wisconsin Finpids
McLain
Martin
Fish
National
Cash for Husband's Affections Sought in Oakland Suit
Mrs Nellie Kendrick filed in Superior Court a suit seeking forty thousand dollars for alienation of affections and a divorce against her husband Earth Spreckely Wikeefield of Swasalite. She asks payment in cash and alleges the husband’s affections were alienated.
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United Preeas
Oakland
Calif
Nellie Kendrick
Mre
Earth Spreckely Wikeefield
Swasalite
Salesman Held in Stock Sale Case in Minneapolis Chase
Indianapolis salesman Willis New Wu and Willam R. Callahan and Harrison FB were captured after a chase to Robbinsdale. They resisted subduing efforts as investigators probe whether any worthless railroad stocks were sold.
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Minneapolis
Harrison FB. Willis
New Wu
Willam R. Callahan
Indianapolis
Fox
Robbinsdale
28 Buildings in Tampico in Ruins
Twenty eight buildings in the heart of Tampico lay in ruins after a fire that swept the area yesterday. Three lives were reported lost, fifteen persons injured and damage estimated at two million nine hundred thousand dollars. Some destroyed structures were owned by American interests.
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United Press
Tampico
Americana
Urgent Fuel Shortage Talks Fail to Bring Relief
Madison Wisconsin reports the national fuel administration and state committees failed to produce new plans to relieve the coal shortage. Wisconsin officials warn the situation remains dire with shortages, high prices, and reliance on emergency coal distribution through state channels. Congress actions on anti profiteering and federal fuel distribution were postponed.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
National Fuel Administration
Washington
J. J. Morrisey
Wisconsin
Phhs
P. H. Pressentin
Wisconsin Committee
Pressentin
State Committee
Congress
Washington, D. C
Intersstate Commerce Commission
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Superior in 1923 convention city choice by legion
United Press reports that Superior Wisconsin was chosen as one of four convention sites for 1923 by a state American Legion gathering held in Resort. The decision highlights Superior as the designated host location for the legion event in that year.
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United Press Resort
Wis Superior
American Legion
Weather Outlook For Wisconsin Over Cast And Cool
Partial forecast notes overcast skies and continued cool conditions for Wisconsin. Observations mention partly cloudy intervals and a lingering cool air mass across the region with light winds and no significant precipitation forecast.
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