War clouds loom as battles flare across Europe
United Press reports mounting tension after World War I. Lithuanians and French clash in Memel while Hungarian troops mobilize near Romania. French forces defend Memel as warships rush to aid. In the Ruhr, French troops advance into Bochum and Berlin dispatches claim the advance guard enters the city, signaling a widening crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Y
New York
Europe
Memel
Ruhr
Paris
Balkans
Bochum
Berlin
Hugo Stinnes
HO Independence in oil business says witness
Washington hearing on independence in the oil ad market hears L V Nicholas of Omaha, president of the National Petroleum Marketers association, declare there is no real independence in the oil industry. He says competition hinges on transport costs and pricing systems beyond independent firms control, with reprisals against repeated experimentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
BD. C
L. V. Nicholas
Onaha
National Petroleum Marketers’ Association
Nicholas
Ruhr Occupation Bulletin Expands Into Ruhr Industries
In Duesseldorf the French encirclement of Hugo Stinnes industries centers on Bochum with a ten to fifteen kilometer eastward advance. Berlin reports a boycott against French and Belgian firms, urging firms and exchanges to avoid Franco-Belgian dealings. August Thyssen seeks allies to stabilize mines. Krupps move shares to May Send and Russia amid production shifts. Paris directs trade actions affecting Franco production plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Duesseldorf
Ruhr
Hugo Stinnes
Bochum
Berlin
Association of
Chain Dealers
Hamburg
Frencelnares
August Thyssen
Krupps
Essen
Maysend
Russia
Hotel Clerk Held for Killing Wealthy Clothier
Matthew Callahan a Beville hotel clerk in Chicago is held by police for the shooting of Sigmund Moss a wealthy clothier in the hotel. Callahan says Moss was creating a disturbance and he acted in self defense after Moss attacked him. He telephoned police after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Callahan
Beville
Chicago
Sigmund Moss
Callahan
Moss
Callhan
Lim
Prohibition Success Prophesied by Anti Saloon Leader
Bishop Thomas Nicholson, president of the Anti Saloon League, told United Press on the eve of the third anniversary of the Eighteenth Amendment enforcement that the United States will be dry as soon as the facts reach the people. He cited reports from across the country as evidence of prohibition’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Saloon League
United States
Charlies K. Lynch
United Press
Chicago
Thomas Nicholson
Progressives Lose First Skirmish on Farm Credits Fight
United Messy Washington reports the Progressive bloc suffered a setback in the Senate over farm credits. The Norris bill was displaced in favor of the Capper and Lenroot Andersen proposal after Senator Ferris demanded consideration. Wortl argued the Progressive plan would create a government marketing agency, but McLean moved to delay ship subsidy debate and start Capper Lenroot Andersen discussion. motion passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Washington
Senate
Erris
Progressie Bloc
Wortl
Agriculture Committees
Banking and Currency Committee
McLean
Banking and Currency
United front after separation by angry parents
United Press notes Scott of Northwestern University and Dride formerly Tennquist, both divorced, were reunited today. The girl separated from her husband by her parents returned from Detroit and declared, We intend to stay married, Scott said, a junior in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
United Press
Chicate—Freq Scott
Trot
Dotin A. Sroct
Northwestern University
Dis Dride
Andrey Tennquist
Claysmate
Northwestern
Detroito
Scott
Lenz Hearing Postponed Again Indefinitely
The hearing of Ane Ta Lens related to the death of Mre Tierens Sohneider is postponed again today. Proceedings are delayed indefinitely due to illness among officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Chiitan
Ane Ta Lens
Mre
Tierens Sohneider
Wx4
Causes of High Coal Prices Blamed on Profiteering and Strikes
United States coal commission reports high coal prices result from profiteering and overdevelopment of mining plus recurring strikes over recent years. It urges industry reform to end frequent strikes and miner surpluses and warns against repeated crises harming industry and the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Wolvert
United Thyasa Star
Washington, D. C
United States Coal Commission
Congress
Commission
Judge Stevens Rules Against East Wisconsin Electric
Madison Circuit Judge E Ray Stevens reversed a Wisconsin Railroad Commission order granting Western Wisconsin Electric permission to extend lines into Calumet town ship Fond du Lac county. The ruling vacated the commission order and held that Badger Public Service had no right to extend its service into the safe territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Madison
E. Ray Stevens
Worconsin Railroad Commission
Western Wisconsin Electric Company
Calumel Towne
Fond du Lac
Stevens
Badger Public Service Company
Wallace backs Wisconsin daily dairy marketing move
Secretary Henry C. Wallace endorses a cooperative dairy marketing plan in Wisconsin, praising aims to raise product standards and build a state brand. The campaign, set to launch February 2, involves dairy interests, bankers, and business leaders, with officials expecting to boost state profits and public confidence in Wisconsin dairy products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Wallace
Daily Move
Wisconsin
Associated
Soe Masison
Secretary of Agriculture
Hhrecing
Wallace
Tate
Aruch
Revolutions Of Ten Years Blamed By Ex Mexican Envoy
Enrique Creel, former Mexican ambassador to the United States, now living in Los Angeles, returning from an eight month visit to Mexico, cites disorganization and property-rights violations as causes. He notes Mexico’s population fell by about 3 million and wealth by roughly three billion pesos during his eight year absence, based on his official study of conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Peas
Los Angeles
Enrique ©. Creel
United States
Mexico
Senor Crenl
Povernor
Chihuahua
Diaz
Washington
Madera
Secretary Hughes Seeks Security for U S Claims Policy
Secretary Hughes told the House Commerce Commission he could not approve the bill for returning the smaller trust held by the alien property custodian unless enough property is retained to secure American claims against Germany. Wilbur J. Carr of the State Department read letters and noted treaties and a peace resolution require retention of the property as a pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iby
Tyean Massington
DLCS
Hughes
House Commerce Commission
Germany
Wilbur J. Carr
Consular Service
State Department
Occupation of Bochum and Essen by French Forces
French troops and tanks tightened control around Essen after a change of coal deliveries prompted a renewed occupation. Bochum and Gelsenkirchen fell under French use as protests erupted outside French HQ with speeches and songs. Continued on Page 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essen
2One
Bochum Fe
Chinsesiasten
Blaine Likely Names Milwaukee Man as Successor
Associated Press reports Governor Blaine is expected to nominate Adolph Kanneberg of Milwaukee for the railroad commissioner post. Names for other posts include former Secretary of State Kimber for conservation commissioner to succeed W. J. Marber. Kanneberg was a noted Milwaukee attorney and 1920 progressive candidate for attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laine
Milwaukee
Jackson
Associated Press
Blaine Ir
Nomii Wate
Adolph Kawnebeys
Milwauker
Alanerty
Curlly
Lesan
Kimer
Fall
Votamine Woner
W. J. Marber
Tee Argned
Kanneberg
Fan Malletta
Tor
Grant faces heresy suit over Christ miracles claim
Chicago dispatch reports Rev. Mr Grant of New York urged that miracles of Christ be questioned. Clergymen in Chicago criticize his belief as unfaithful to vows and say a priest holding such views should be tried for heresy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Grant
Ty United Press
Chicago
They
Bercy Ou Dienes Grant
New York
Chriat
Cone
Amitlar
T Fanno
Bashep
Walter G. Ponth
Frarnsba
Federal Courts Swamped With Prohibition Cases
United Press summarizes three years of national prohibition showing 68,562 prohibition cases pending in federal courts at year end, with thousands more in state and municipal courts. Convictions yielded over 34.9 million dollars in penalties and revenues. 21,669 convictions in federal courts. numerous seizures, removals, and prosecutions across states including California and New York as enforcement tightens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werbert W. Walker
United Press Staff
Copsright
United Pres
Washington, D. C
United Press
Olfiemis
Bupeatt
Federal Treasury
Federal
Denver Mint Robbery Guard Shoots Bandit Leader Autopsy Follows
A Denver bank robbery in front of the mint led to a bandit being shot dead by a guard and an autopsy confirming the death. Chicago figures tie Daniel Culhane, a St. Louis gambler, to a broader million dollar gambing syndicate as authorities pursue leads. Culhane’s arrest and a reported confession are described as coincidental, with further details promised on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Culhane
St. Louis
Chicago
Associated Press
Trenver
Colo
Denver Mint
Pang
Federal Reserve Bank
Menner
Garmblry
Robery
Denver
Collrane
Culhane
Exaggerated Reports Of Roumanian Hungarian Trouble
Washington reports say claims of Roumanian Hungarian tensions are greatly exaggerated. A Budapest dispatch to the state department suggests limited troop clashes and cautions that current political campaigns inflate perceived danger. Investigations are planned to verify the accuracy of the reports.
Congress in Session Faces Farm Legislation Debates
Today in Congress the Senate and House discuss agriculture policy as lawmakers consider an appropriation bill. Key committees review farm programs and funding while House members weigh proposed allocations and potential amendments.
Four Wisconsin players ruled ineligible for season
The University of Wisconsin basketball team faces a setback as four veterans including Teudinger are declared ineligible this season after eligibility verifications reveal prior professional experience. Montgomery, Cateher, and Run Moy reportedly failed to meet amateur status rules, while Janes Mangunesd and Hoffman faced additional scrutiny for similar concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin University
United Preps
Madixon
University of Wisconsin
Jones
Teudinger
Montgomery
Cateher
Run Moy
Pasehall
Janes Mangunesd
Nd Hoffman
Mitehern
Sims Piges at Washington Army Treaty
Rear Admiral W. S. Sims argues the Washington pact gives Britain and Japan greater sea power than the United States. He criticizes the 5-5-3 tonnage ratio and says the treaty fails to curb air power development. He recalls WWI orders to avoid land forces, claiming Allied errors would have altered the war. Baker denies those statements, saying no such wartime orders were issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Grand Fleet
Waited Praya
New York
Britain
W. S. Sima
Grace Methodist Epiocopal Church
Sints
Remates
Firitaln
Sims
Washington
Baker Makhs
Gleveland
Adsmirnay
Sar Department
Admiral Slings
Strikes a Reef Near Wanillu South of Denand
A garbled report describes a maritime incident 190 miles south of Wanillu involving a vessel named Strikes a Reef and personages such as Matrode Henry and Tanna Miteraeeaet. Weather was calm and the fire may have been heated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanillu
Ribot the War Premier of France Dies
Fragmentary report notes the death of Georges Ribot, once premier during wartime. The brief mentions other figures and scattered names from Paris era politics, with uncertain connections and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ribot
France
Extension of Time Period In Probability
Washington officials and lawmakers weigh a refunding plan for the British war debt to the United States. Officials say Britain cannot bind the government to a settlement under the refunding law, but seeks a plan allowing its treasury to meet obligations to Uncle Sam. The move is seen as sensible, with commissioners to craft a feasible arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Senate
House
Great Britain
Uncle Sam
Britain
John Mull
Blasphemy Charges Against Author By Lansing Minister
Associated Press reports Rev. Edgar Crehrim of Lansing Michigan charged author James Curwood with blasphemy at a banquet of the Izaak Walton League in Flint Michigan. Curwood, reachable by telephone from Onyssa, said the accusations stem from remarks about the mother of Jews and defended conservation in Michigan. He denied intending offense and said the charges were part of a political effort to attack his views. Weather prospects noted: partly cloudy to clear tonight with colder air moving in from the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chitage
Edgar Crehrim
Lansing
Mich
James
Curwood
Crem
Ivaahk Walton League of America
Onyssa
Berrily
William Wilg
Imaak Waltons League
Warwood
Michi- Bain Sportemen
Flint
Tps
Psa
Frey
Sim
Curwond
Afichtaan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Omaha Concern
Aceny
Way
Hwe
Sasucces
OHYS
Cartier
East Wisconsin Electric Company
Ellen C. Potter
Creel
Heart OF Steelworks
Stinnes Steel Works
Gelsenkirchen
Auchoriiire
Baewers
Wiss
Menger
Waray
Babeath
Sundas
Pals Isen
Fee
Babcock
Hought
Denver Rogber Gang
Culkhane
Detratives
Thurghes
Kansas City
Budapest
W. C
Xtite Department
Austria
Lejnehos
Copenhagen
Monde
Bevin
Pysessler
Benin
Tadapene
Ibry
Senate Parsilees Farm
Crete Legislataveny
Sims Piges
Army Treaty
AIR 13
Alexandre Merotry
Alexandre Babot
Wea
Tie Coronie
Tiaties
Haya
Teeny
Marek Ty
Hero Sandas
Ag Che Ame
Marvin
Mary Burch
iMhharne
Ore
Dr. A
England
Conservation Commission
Sou Rita Coldei
North Prerten
North Dahkota
Qeniehy
North Asetons
South Dakota
East Pare Tions
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!