American women propose referendums to govern war
Mrs Winifred Mason Huck Illinois congresswoman introduces a plan to require war decisions to be approved by national referendums. She says the United States would only join with nations that accept the same rule and doubts immediate passage, aiming to foster world peace.
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Lawrence M. Benedict
United Press
Washington, D. C
Europe
Congress
United States
Winifred Mason Huck
Illinois
Huck
House
Eau Claire to Send All G A B Veterans to Oshkosh Meet
Eau Claire plans to transport every surviving Civil War G A B member to the 1923 Wisconsin encampment in Oshkosh. With about 40 veterans remaining, organizers led by Lions Club president Fred Schornstein aim to fund two special coaches and the Eau Claire Liberty band for the trip. Funds will be raised starting with a Lincoln Dancing Party at the City auditorium on Feb 12.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Oshkosh
G. A. BR
Fred EK
Schornstein
Lions’ Club
City Auditorium
Sust
Eau Claire G. A
Lone Masked Bandit Robs Waiter of Change
A lone masked bandit robbed waiter George Koarick at a Superior Wisconsin chicken shack on North Third Street last night. The thief forced three customers against a wall then fled after finding no money, with police recovering cash behind the counter.
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Associated Press
Superior
Wis
North Third Street
George Koarick
Korick
Rum Running Charge Filed Near Green Bay and Milwaukee
Associated Press reports Harrigan 48 of Farwell Avenue Milwaukee was arrested by prohibition officers on a charge of rum running between Green Bay and Milwaukee. Several vases of minor value were found in his car during a search. He allegedly sought funds for his fine totaling 500 and costs.
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Associated Press
Green Bay
Wis
Wendell
Harrigan
Farwell Avenue
Milwaudukee
Prohibition
Jim Cunning
Mwaukee
Hig Mne
Reichstag backs Cuno in Ruhr invasion stand vote
Berlin United Press reports the reichstag approved Chancellor Cuno’s confidence vote over France’s invasion of the Ruhr with only communists dissenting. President Locke opened the session as Cuno warned of catastrophe without concrete German French economic understanding.
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Loebe
United Press
Berlin
Reichstag
Cuno
Ruhr
France
Aoe
Locke
Reichataz
Prenier Poincare
Europe
Germany
Frances
Turks Ready for War If Lausanne Fails
From Smyrna reports in Valletta say the Turks feverishly prepare to resume hostilities should the Lausanne conference break down. Belgrade dispatch notes Jugoslavia also preparing for war amid renewed Greek conflict fears with moves to reconvene the chamber and deploy southern army forces to the frontier.
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Lausanne
fBy Associated Press
Valletta
Malta
Smyrna
Jugo-Slavia
FEU
United Press
Rome
Messaggero
Belgrade
Jugo- Slavia
Chamber of Deputies
Masked band flogging victims in Texas atrocity described
United Press reports a man and a woman, Mrs. R. H. Harrison and Armand, oil field worker, were abducted from Harrison’s home by ten masked men and flogged in a pasture. Armand suffered oil rubbed wounds after the beating. Harrison had her hair clipped. No motive or culprit named.
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Band OF Texas
United Press
Houston
Tex
Ana
R. HW. Harrison
Armand
OAS MKOIN FIRED SHOTS INTO OWN AUTO
Bastrop Louisiana heard testimony about a staged shooting by McKoin to boost sympathy for reforms and to justify action against enemies. General Stuckey testified that Ku Klux Klan crimes are a daily topic while court officials discussed parts of the Richards Daniel kidnapping case and Mer Rouge affair.
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E. A. Shelnutt
United Press
Bastrop
B. M. MekKoln
Met Rouge
Daniel-Richards
Morehouse Parish
McKoin
W. B. Stuckey
Ku Klux Ilan
Amnong Lingé
Senator Stuckey
Smith Stevenson
Skipwith
German Occupation Sparks Sunday Mourning Amid Ruhr Tensions
Berlin and Essen report mark of Ruhr occupation as German workers urged caution amid extended French and Belgian garrisons. Proclamations by General De Gaulle claim occupation lacks political aim while calling for calm, with industrial leaders urged to attend a conference that failed to gather full turnout.
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Ruhr
Essen
Germany
Tuesseldere
Lig
Central Commission
DeGaulle
Neanle
Baker urges end to war as machinery of destruction grows
Former secretary of war J D Baker says in a public statement through the Babson Institute that war as fought today cannot continue. He argues that the destruction system is too efficient and the economic impact too severe for prolonged conflict.
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Babson Institute
Northwestern
Wellesley Hills
Mass
Jon D. Baker
Woodrow W Wilson
Baker
Mr. Baker
Allied efforts to curb Lithuanian menace prompt strong embassy move
The Allied Council of Ambassadors agreed to issue an energetic representation at Kovno to urge the Lithuanian government to halt a group of Lithuanians threatening Aer. Ambassadors believe prompt action by Lithuania could end the movement. Poland will back Allied policy on the Memel invasion but will not act alone. An official denial refutes German press rumors of Polish mobilization.
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Cby
Agagélatag
Paxis
Kovno
Aer
ALLIS
Warsaw
Poland
Perjury Charged Over Poor Man's Oath Case
Milwaukee Lange, Henry, of Water Wis under indictment in Superior before a U.S. commissioner on a charge of perjury for allegedly swearing falsely regarding his means. He was sentenced to six months in Milwaukee County Jail and fined 31.902. Upon term completion he agreed to add thirty days for paying the fine and swore he was worth no more than $20. The indictment claimed he was worth more than $1 060.
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Associated Press
Milwaukes
Henry Lange
Wis
Iater
FL. A. Geiger
Lange
Harry L. Kellogg
United States
Me Wan
Superior
Ialred
States Court For
Western District of Wisconsin
Sarve
Milwaukee County House of Correction
Indietmen
Three executed at Dundalk today
Three men were executed in Dundalk this morning for possession of army and ammunition. The official trenching authorities announced the sentences were carried out as stated.
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Dundalk
Associated Trens
Dublin
Few Women Qualified for Public Office Says Robertson
Oklahoma Representative Alice Robertson argues there are few women with training and opportunity for public office. She predicts no woman will hold governor or cabinet post today, saying women belong to clubs while men run government. She views the congressional campaign spending as wasteful and favors better education and political understanding for all citizens.
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New York
Alice Robertson
Oklahoma
Congress
Jhean
Ashe
Edu
Tagn
Body Of Shot Fiber Mine Tragedy Sifts Through Debris
Rescue workers in Vincennes search a mine after an explosion. They recover the body of Pete Pougsherry and continue efforts to locate Tom Kinney who is missing amid wreckage and gas. Air squads probeCollapsed structures as factors such as smoke and debris hinder progress.
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Waalted Press
Vincennes
Regette
Tom Kinney
Pete Pougsherry
Debrig
Milwaukee district attorney race buzz as H A Sawyer vacancy filled
A report notes Edward Miller of Marinette county was named or rumored as a candidate to replace H A Sawyer as Milwaukee district attorney. It mentions Winter Illawata and Walter Drew Milwauleyn among names, with expectations of other contenders and a likely appointment outcome.
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Pretz
Miwaukee
Edward Miller
Formarty
Marinette County
Apnauienent
United States
Dinteret Agtapner
al Sawyer
Pant
Winter
Illawata
Walter Drew
Milwauleyn
Walter 3
Maltison
Cliy Atheriey
Chemicals for Farmers Bill Passes Senate
The Chemicals for Farmers bill appropriates $10,000,046 for purchasing nitric nitrate and calcium nitrate for farmers. The chemicals will be held by the government and distributed to farmers as fertilizer and pest destroyers. the resolution moved through the Senate and was seen in the House for action.
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Senate
Washington, D
Cas
Postal Bill Passes in Washington Amid Budget Debate
The legislation advances through Congress today, with supporters citing increased funding for postal services and infrastructure. Opponents warn of higher costs and potential delays, while analysts note broader implications for federal spending and public services.
Child Dies After Swallowing Pills In Milwaukee
A two year old girl in Milwaukee died after swallowing pills found in a bottle. Neighbors reported the child ate candy first, then began to choke. The mother called a doctor and first aid was given before the girl was rushed to a hospital where she died.
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United
Rewa
Milwiukee
Itowena Wuttera
War
Rum Runner Capture Report From London Ship Raid
A muddled wire service summary describes four runners laden with rum seized near London during a naval inspection. It notes shipments, police action, and subsequent referrals to authorities, with ambiguity about exact location and timing.
Fragmentary Congress Note on Fledgling Health Pact
A garbled report references a congress session with mentions of a health pact, a committee, and a referenced leader or group. Readable fragments include terms suggesting respiration, lawmaking, and possible international or domestic negotiation, but many words are distorted beyond clear meaning.
Quiet Ty Fail: French-German Truce held near Magden
In a fragile halt to hostilities around Magden, French buyers agreed to pay for mat deliveries while German operators discuss terms for continued coal supply. Paris and Berlin negotiate to avert renewed clashes as civilians face wage disruption and occupation restrictions.
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Grant
United Rear Stat
LMA
Trench
Stuhr
Hemi Arte
Contiventien
Mirarediuis
Feniparmtiity
Ada Patel
Paris
Agriculture Bill Without Free Seeds Clears Senate
Senate action on the agricultural department appropriation allocates funds totaling about 73.6 million dollars with a 60 million dollar line item and a smaller 2.0 million addition. The measure targets plant disease prevention and crop protection programs amid broader farm support.
Reparations Commission delays payments to January thirtieth
The Reparations Commission in Paris voted to postpone Germany's 500,000,000 gold marks payment due Monday for a fortnight, delaying reparations. The plan for guarantees and a customs chain around the Ruhr was discussed as Britain declined involvement in occupation matters.
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United Press
Paris
Germany
Poincare
Ruhr
Bradbury
Associated Press
France
Tal
Belgium
Modern Hygiene Aims to Straighten Legs of Crippled Children
Chicago report quotes Dr. Max Thorek asserting routine hygiene and parental education will reduce leg deformities. He predicts future surgical steps to straighten bow legs and misaligned limbs, arguing better leg health aids job prospects for women and overall well being.
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Iayach
United
Chicago
Max Thorek
Jer. Thorek
Thorek
Phovels
Sal
Cantor
Weather outlook with varying temperatures and possible precipitation
A weather notice from United Press describes generally unsettled conditions tonight and Sunday with warmer spells, possible rain or snow, and colder trends in the east central areas. It notes little temperature change in some regions and colder conditions approaching next week.
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Ani Landing
North
Ened Porte
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