Wisconsin Moves on Woman Suffrage and Prohibition
Madison reports the Wisconsin legislature debated federal amendments on women’s suffrage and prohibition. Roy P. Wilcox introduced a senate resolution urging U S Senate action on a constitutional amendment for women's voting rights. Senate ratified prohibition 19 to 11. assembly 57 to 38 in favor, with rules suspended for immediate consideration amid festive, crowded galleries and dramatic dry‐vs‐wet tension.
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United Press
Madison
Roy P. Wilcox
Senate
United States Senate
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Wilcox
Committee On Education and Public Welfare
Cms
Wisconsin
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Skogmo resolution for federal dry amendment advances
In Madison the Skogmo resolution for the federal dry amendment passed the senate at 11 30 the only statement came from Senator Clane Bird who opposed ratification The district favored voting as constituents dictate and supported social centers to replace saloons After debate the senate suspended its rules by a 20 10 vote to send the measure to the assembly Wilcox was absent at roll call and later had his vote recorded to complete the suspension
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Madison
Skogmo
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Clane B. Bird
Wausau
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Chamber
Arguments for Return of Railways by A P Thom
Associated Press reports Thom counsel for the association of railway executives contends before the Senate Interstate Commerce Commission that returning railways to owners is justified only by wartime needs. He questions the constitutionality of extending the rental method in peacetime and warns against expansive federal power.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
A A. P. Thom
Association of Railway Executives
Senate Inter- State Commerce Commission
Wisconsin Threshermen Elect Officers at Lac-Meeting
United Press reports the Wisconsin Brotherhood of Threshermen elected officers at a Lac-Meeting session. President William Prisk of Monroe. vice president Frank Stobb of Plymouth. secretary-treasurer Julius Boettge of Onkhoshr.
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Wisconsin Brotherhood of Threshermen
Wilam
Prisk
Monroe
Frank Stobb
Plymouth
Juliar
Boettge
Onh- Koshr
Four Hundred Million Dollar Relief Plan for Europe
Paris reports the supreme council of supply and relief estimates a minimum $400,000,000 needed to feed Belgium, Poland, Armenia and other affected nations. The plan seeks funds from allied governments with the United States providing much of the food supply while other services are covered by these powers.
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Paris
Supreme Council of Supply and Relief
Belgium
Poland
Armeniia
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Wie
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Europe
United
United States
Prekierm Wilton
Connec
Rerbert C. Uoorer
International Relief
Fifteen Killed in Molasses Tank Explosion at Purity Distributing
Explosion at the Purity Distributing yard near Copps Wharf on Commercial Street blasted a 2,000,000 gallon molasses tank. Death toll estimated from fifteen to twenty with fifty to seventy five injured. firehouse damage, nearby tenement collapse, and several rescuers buried or missing. Dozens treated at hospitals or sent home.
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Wasa
Purity Disablling Company
Copps Wharp
Commercial Street
Bryan Forecasts Ratification Of Dry Amendment
Madison dispatch notes William Jennings Bryan predicting ratification of the dry amendment by six remaining states by midweek. Bryan, en route to Baltimore, assured a Madison audience of 4,500 that the meeting would proceed, sending gratitude to Mrs. Bryan and staying in touch with the United Press for state-by-state returns.
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United Pres
Madison
William Jennings Bryan
Baltimore
Bryan
Ryan
Mr. Bryan
United Press Office
Ex Kaiser Named Principal War Maker by German Commission
Berlin reports a German commission, including Herr Krautsinsky, has recommended bringing the former Kaiser to trial for war responsibility. Marginal notes in the Kaiser’s handwriting on key Foreign Office papers support the finding that he was among the principal war makers. The commission calls for tribunal action based on examined archival documents.
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United Press
Verne
App
Berlin
Herr Krautzinsky
Foreign Office
Kaleer
Kravizisky Raya
Revenue eliminations strike federal tax on telegraph services
Washington conferees agreed to eliminate the house levy on federal brokers and a one percent tax on mail order establishments earning over 190000. An amended provision rescinds an annual business tax of 19 dollars for trades with incomes over 1250.
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Washington
House Providen
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Sricken
Woman's Body Found in Milwaukee River
Police recovered an unidentified woman's body from the Milwaukee river. The victim is described as about 30 to 40 years old with cuts and abrasions on her face. The investigation continues as authorities seek clues.
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United Prep
Milwaukee
Miwaukee River
Senator Laws to Retire from Senate Life in 1923
Associated Press reports Senator Laws rence Sherman of Winnia, Wisconsin plans retirement from public life when his current term ends in the Senate. The announcement dated March 2, 1923, notes his intended departure after completing his present term.
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Lawsrence WY. Sherman
Winnia Repubilican
Senate
Making World Safe to Live Ins Work of the President
Special to The Northwestern from Washington D C discusses President Wilson's push for a league of nations to prevent future war. It argues peace must be built through justice and cooperation with allied powers, despite critic and party disagreements, and notes Republican reactions and the desire to return to normal life after war.
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Europe
League of Nations
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Association of Nations
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Two Forges at Peace Meetings Differ in Approach
A Paris dispatch notes the peace conference resumes with leaders from France Britain Italy and the United States discussing two rival approaches to enforce a future League of Nations. Plans push toward a unified framework while preserving case by case options on armed action.
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Supreme Council of the Peace Congress
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Wilson
Landing
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Balfour
Great Britain
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Italy
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Sapan
Paris
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Posibje
League of Nathensa
Inness
Inden Relief and Postwar Policy Headlines
A compact summary of scattered items including relief efforts for needy nations, a will construction case involving Colonel Wirk, debates over peacetime army size, Berlin news, prohibition enforcement in Wiecondia, state-side actions in Gauher, a plot in Teatens, and rumors about Baker May resigning.
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Dridge Beglinger
Wirk
Retshevien
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Berlin
Prohibition Ficht Om
Wiecondia
Gauher
Teatens
Alfies
Baker
Patriotism defense study sparks heated Senate remarks
Washington hearing pits Senator Thomas against accusations aimed at Steven a Swann and Alya Swann. Smith, former advertising manager at The Pueblo Chieftain, testified the paper took funds for propaganda from Kernstorf. Thomas defended the Swanns as virtuous, calling Smith a liar and blackmailer and vowing action for perjury if possible.
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Washington, D. C
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Thomas
Stevens Wan
Pueblo
Col
Swrath
Ping Smith
Kernstorf
Stevens
Smith
Nald
Eagle boats show economy to maintain and operate
In Washington, Admiral Taylor testified on the Eagle boat contracts. The Navy plans thirty five of sixty boats completed or under construction with steel for the rest partly assembled. Taylor denied the first boat had to be taken from water due to a serious leak. Senate investigators pressed for delivery rates. Lodge noted over advertising of expectations.
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United Press
Vashington
Henry Lord
Jugie
Ora Ax
Admiral Taylor
Leflore
Senate
Taylor
Cours
Tastor
Lodge
Navy Department
Taxtor
S Lodge
Eagle
Liquor Traffic Rules Urged for Legislation Change
St Paul Minnesota public commissions warn that their orders would become inoperative on February if the legislature nullifies them. Nearly half of the orders relate to liquor traffic and enforcement.
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United Press
St. Paul
Minn
Xufets Commission
Atete Legisature
Farmers in Convention Hear Routine Farm Topics
The twentieth annual convention of the State Stock and Grain Growers Association met at the agricultural college. Delegates discussed farming life cattle grading and related topics. More than two hundred delegates from northern and southern Minnesota attended.
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Te Trieatate Stock and Grain Growers’ Association
Agricultural College
Minnesota
Refuse to Surrender In Santarem Bombardment
Government troops surround Santarem, northeast of Lisbon, after relations with the rebels fail. A wireless dispatch from Lisbon reports the town under siege and a bombardment beginning as forces press to compel surrender.
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Tondon
Santarem
Lisbon
Todas
Public Ownership Demanded by Federation of Labor
The American Federation of Labor calls for government ownership of all public utilities in its reconstruction program filed today with the Senate Education and Labor committee. Opposition from industry comes as W R Sinclair of Kingan and Cox testifies against federal action on railroad facilities for livestock and meat handling.
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United Press
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Senate
Wanshington
D. C
Federal Trade Commission
W. R. Sinclair
Kingan & Cox
Indianapolis
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Colonel House to Be Out in a Few Days
Paris report via Associated Brown says Col. E M House is in bed with a slight indigestion but improving and expected to be out in a few days. A cable from Paris to the state department notes House's condition as much improved and confirms official inquiries into the matter.
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Paris
Gordon Auchincloss
Col. E. M. House
Washington, D. C
State Department
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Texluy
Houre
Beereltary Polk
Xen
Wood Given Command Of Central Department
Orders direct General Leonard Wood who commands Camp Funston to proceed to Chicago and assume command of the central department. The War Department issued the orders today.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Leonard Wood
Camp Funston
Kan
Chicago
Central Department
War Department
Referendum Effort Aims to Ratify Federal Dry Amendment
United Press reports preparations by a coalition to invoke referendums in all states where dry amendment ratifications exist. Legal experts split on whether state referendum laws can override a federal act, with Northwestern and Chicago Law figures weighing in on potential outcomes.
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Chicago
Lama
Accontinas
A. Revolutien Tao
Trean Growds
Northwestern Antarchy Law School
Dean Kens Breand
Univerity of Chicago Law School
Freams
Thirty four states ratify dry amendment and rush to finish
United Press reports that thirty four states have ratified the dry amendment placing the nation close to constitutional prohibition. Colorado Iowa Oregon and New Hampshire ratified, with Minnesota urged to act. other western states remain in session. Utah lower house praised the measure while the Senate faced expected action.
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Chicago
United States
Colorado
Iowa
Oregon
New Hampshire
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Minnesota
Alaz
California
Delaware
Florida
Gear
Idaho
Ilinois
Diane’ Mansar
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Texas
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
New’ Hampshire
Senate
House
Superior Court of
San Francisco
Utah
New Mexico
Wyoming
Wisconsin
Nebraskaa
Missouri
Nevada
Towa
United Press
Salt Lake City
Senatn
Shafiar
Fi Louis Arrives in New York Harbor
The United States cruiser Fi Louis reached New York harbor today with forty five officers and 1254 enlisted men aboard. Among them thirty four were sick or wounded and twenty two influenza cases were reported during the trip.
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New York
United States
Cruver Fi Louis
New York Harbor
Condition Improves After General Strike In City
Associated Press reports the general strike declared Monday led to improved conditions as authorities regain control. About a dozen strike leaders were reportedly arrested as the unrest eased and tempers cooled following arrests and warnings amid ongoing tensions.
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