Immigrant Tests and Policy Clash in Congress
Washington reports show House Rules Committee set to back mine strike probes while Senate presses Alaska railway bill. Secretary Wilson urges raising U S immigration standards to include physical tests preventing entry for Hindus and other Asiatic groups, with Canada and Britain cited as models.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Henry
House Rules Committee
House
Washington
D. C
Reute
Cewinetti
Wilson
Department of Iabor
Speak- T Clark
Congresa
United States Army
Department of Labor
Immigration Bureau
Clark
Burnett
Loose Immigration Committee
India
United States
Canada
California
East
Baker
Wilon
Churah
Humphrey
Congress
Clauss
China
Japan
Ndia
Philippines
Ules
Sia
Wilsen
State Department
House Immigration Committee
Representative Claston
Enater Newlands
Senate weighs trade bills and Alabama seat
The Interstate Trade Commission bill moves to the Interstate Commerce Committee for hearings as Alaska railway matters clear. Prohibition of holding companies is debated for a later section. House leaders plan extensive hearings on anti trust reforms. Senators Bradley and Clapp dispute the seating of Frank P. Glass in Alabama, a decision the Senate will finalize.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Trade Commission
Alaska
Wil Add
Wilson
House
Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Bradley
Clapp
Senate Elections Committee
Frank P. Glass
Birmingham
O'Neal
Johnston
Alabama
Bribery Rumors Tie to Federal Officials in Chicago
Federal grand jury hears vague intimation of bribery involving federal officials here. U S district attorney James Wilkerson calls rumors blackmail and vows protection of officials. Claims center on cancelled checks linked to Sol Lewinsohn, bondsman, and his $25 000 Johnson bond. Witnesses include Johnson’s brother Charles and DOJ special agent Martin Lins.
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Johnson Bondaman
Arogeen
Lewinsohn
Jack Johnson
France
Johnson
Charles
Martin Lins
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Killifer Won’t Play for Nationals as Federal War Grows
Chicago date line reports William Killifer will not start the season with the Philadelphia Nationals. Federal league figures led by E. Gates vow legal action to bar him from any club but the Chicago Federals, citing reserve clause conflicts. Ward Miller and Hank Simon linked to Federal talks, while Frank Farrell’s agent Ed Sweeney may bid against the Federals. Phillies sign Seaton Becker Devore Reed and a Keokuk outfielder named Hill.
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Philadelphia Nationals
Associated Press
Chicago
William Killfer
Gates
Federal League
Chicago Federals
Indianapolis
Killifer
Ward Miller
Chicago Nationals
Brown
St. Louis Federals
Hank” Simon
Pittsburg
Arthur Irwin
Frank Farrell
New York American
Ed Sweeney
Yankees
Federals
Rollie Zeider
Indiana
Irwin
Chivington
American Association
Phillies
Philadelphia
Philadelphia National League
Gay
Seaton
Becker
Devore
Reed
Davenport
Hilly
Keokuk
William Killifer
Regional Bank Hearing At Raweas City Attracts Bankers
A regional hearing on organizing the new federal reserve bank system drew bankers from Nebraska Oklahoma Kansas and Missouri. David F. Houston secretary of agriculture and William A. McAdoo secretary of the treasury led the Associated Press report from Kansas City on January 23.
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Raweas City
Associated Press
Kansan City
David F. Houston
Agriculture
William A. McAdoo
the Treasury
Committee For
New
Federal Reserve Bank System
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
American ranch manager dined by federal commander near Nuevo Laredo
Otto Winter the American ranch manager, reported in danger of death, was hosted at a dinner by General Alvarez, the Mexican federal commander, after troops encamped on his property near Nuevo Laredo. The report, dated January 23, cites Col. A. P. Bleck.
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Danser
Safeto Tex
Associated , Press
Washington, D. C
Otto Winter
Neuvo Laredo
Laredo
Texas
Alvarez
A.P. Bleck
Third Cavalry
Road Work Delayed After Fire Destroys Key Plans
Special to The Northwestern from Madison Wisconsin reports that a fire destroyed the Ashland office of the highway division wiping out miles of field notes and all fire plans for road and bridge projects in several northern counties. The delay will last several months as work planned for early spring stalls.
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Madison
Wis
Wice‘onsia Highway Division
Ashland
Jre
Wisconsin
Train Hold-Up on Michigan Central Nets About $400
Four armed men pulled a sleeper car robbery on Michigan Central near Jackson. Passengers were alarmed as a porter collected bags. victims included A. M. Todds, Cass Meritts, Horan Marks, and F. J. Palmer. No women harmed. bandits escaped before dawn. totals varied by report.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Michigan Centralsenger
Detroit
Jacson
Mich
Ovis ‘Ghumbe
L. J. Rhoades
Patsy
Brim Portéra
Marshall
Michigan Central
Jackson
Verslox
Battle Creec
Supreme Court Says Trade Organization Memberships Taxable
The Minnesota Supreme Court rules memberships in the Duluth board of trade and Minneapolis chamber of commerce are taxable. The decision ends months of debate and upholds taxation on such memberships, overturning earlier broader claims.
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Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
Duluth’ Board of Trade
Minneapolis ‘Chamber of Commece
Supreme Court
United States
A. McPhail
Duluth Board of Trade
Goethals Offered New York Police Commissioner Post
New York Mayor Mitchel suggests Col George W Goethals former Panama Canal chief engineer could become the city police commissioner if he accepts, requiring retirement from the army and expanded powers. Wilson bans tipping in the Panama Zone, and an executive order prohibits gifts to influence employees, with penalties. Bryan unaware of some parts of a Japanese envoy’s California land deal remarks.
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Panama
Ian Atraction
Wilson
Panama Zone
Associated Press
New York
Mitchel
George W. Goethals
Pole Corp Plysiener
Goethals
Police
Goethalg
Channelias
Douglas
McKay
Rhinelander Waldo
Washington, D. C
Joethals
Army
White House
War Department
Ie Fenama
Ranal
John Burke
Bryan
Aaron Mitcking
California
Japan
Adarcas
United States
Mutiny on Devonian Forces Return to Holyhead
Mutiny broke out aboard the steamship Devonian shortly after leaving Liverpool for Boston. The crew, a mix of union and non union men, refused orders until non union sailors were put ashore. The captain steered back to Holyhead where nineteen union seamen were arrested by local police.
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Usy Associatea Press
Liverpool
Devonian
Boston
Holyhead
Dorow Given Life Sentence in Wisconsin Murder Case
Harry Dorow was sentenced to life imprisonment by Municipal Judge A C Backus after a new trial was refused. He had been found guilty of murdering Emily Will, sister of Lieutenant William Will of the police department, with a lead pipe on October 19.
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Shewaukee
Drewes
Madison
Wis
Harry Dorow
A. C. Backus
Doron
Emily Will
Wiliam Mann
Police Department
Tragic Revolver Incident In Galesburg Claims Child
Evelyn Schroeder aged six pulled the trigger of a loaded pistol pointed at her brother Gerald. The gun discharged, killing her instantly and ending the danger she posed to the boy. Police report no further details available.
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Associated Prony
Galesburg
Til
Jan
Evelyn Schroeder
Gerald
Seixwors
Sle
City street name changes limited by law says official
Madison Wis January 23 District Attorney Wiley receives opinion from Attorney General Owen stating statutes do not allow changing village street names. Village boards lack power though city councils may rename streets within city limits.
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Villance
Madigan
Wis
Alexander Wiley
Chippewa County
Owen
Vhtage
Citlex
Newfoundland grant to power Grand Falls for fertilizer use
The Newfoundland colonial government grants a concession to an electric company to extract atmospheric nitrogen as fertilizer. Plans aim to develop one million horsepower from Grand Falls in Labrador to generate electricity for this purpose.
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Newfoundland
Associated Prensa
St. Johns
N. F
Grand Falls
Labrador
Hayes Exit Shocks Republicans In Davenport Race
Davenport Iowa January 23 1934 the Republican committee chair received resignation from W Fe Haven of Clinton as candidate for Congress. Haven's move leaves Hayes not to run and prompts a new party leadership shift.
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Asociated Press
Davenport
Towa
Lane
Second Town
W. FE. Haven
Clinton
Davies Seated for Fat Job in New Trade Commission
Washington reports Joseph B. Davies of Wisconsin would head the proposed interstate trade commission. The administration bill would absorb the Bureau of Corporations and promote Davies to chairman with a $1,000 salary, while party infighting and senate confirmation questions loom amid broader political maneuvering.
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Nithwestern
Washington
D. C
Senate
Davies
Stephenson
Daview
Wisconsin
Bright
Shaffer
Wisc Ronsip Assembly
Daar Westibusten
Dusiness
Incheon
Walter Corrigan
Milwaukee
Lbert Ror
New York City
Rebels Mass for Key Battle at Torreon in Mexico
Rebel forces led by Villa concentrate near Torreon as federal troops under Refugio Valasco advance north from Torreon toward Bermejillo and Napim. Villa plans a large detachment to strike south of Torreon to stall federal retreat toward Mexico City a decisive clash expected to shape the path to the capital.
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Associated Press
Chihuahua
Mexico
Torerean
Ville Cany
Blaten
Arias
Villa
Eral
Qatar
Jiminez
Tororeon
Mexico City
Refugio Valasco
Torreon
Bermejillo
Napimt
Velasco
Garrisions
Tor- Freon
Is Judge Drug User
United States Attorney Akerman testified before a committee investigating charges against Federal Judge Emory Speer. A witness said he observed irritability and mood changes, noting occasional court recesses and renewed vigor after returning to the bench.
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Associated Press
Macon
United States
Akerman
Loase
Emory
Speer
Webb
Krow
Jesu
Chambera
Lois
Coasting Accidents Claim One Life at West Point
Three coasting accidents on Mile Rock hill near West Point leave one dead and nine injured. Harry J. Young, a private, died after a bobsled collision with a telegraph pole. Other injured include Private Russell C. Eliott, Lieut James Gordon Sterete, and Mrs George Vidmer along with Capt Frederick Downing. A twelve year old, Charles Champlain, also sustained a broken arm.
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Associated Press
West Point
N. Y
Mile Rock Hill
Hishland Falls
Harry J. Young
Young
Maule
Military Academy
Baltimore
Russell C. Eliott
James Gordon Sterete
Engineering Corps
George Vidmer
Frederick 7B
Charles Champlain
Mrs Wilson in land suit sparks U S court case
Los Angeles reports a land dispute involving Mrs Woodrow Wilson as widow of the president seeks title to sixty acres. The case centers on tax records and a chain of title tied to Tomer Goddard and others with witnesses valuing the tract around 8000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Finch
Woodrow Wilson
Ron Baume
United States
Japa
Wiltonac
Tromer J. Goddard
Mass
Tomer
Gorldarley
Siresident
Attempt to Attack German Crown Prince Foiled
A man identified as Leopold Salamon, a 26 year old tailor, tried to assault Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany as he exited his car at the palace in Holin. The sentry tackled and detained him. the assailant appeared mentally deranged and was taken to police.
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Germ Crank
Pake
Associated Press
Holin
Frederick William
Germany
Leopold Salamon
Taaquirles
Former State Bank Examiner Sentenced to Three Years
Clement Baxter, a former state bank examiner, was sentenced by Common Pleas Judge Rinker in Columbus to three years in the penitentiary after conviction for abstracting $3.14 from a failed bank's funds. Baxter's attorneys filed notice of appeal.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Hhocat
Clement
Baxter
Common Pleas
Rinker
Ellis Faces Prison Over Interstate Commerce Question
Frederick W. Ellis, vice president of Armour Car Line, faces possible imprisonment for refusing to answer Interstate Commerce Commission questions about the firm. The commission seeks testimony on financial relations with Armour & Co. and front-car rentals, arguing jurisdiction over transportation matters. Contempt proceedings and a petition to compel answers are planned as officials resist disclosure.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Frederick W. Elia
Armour Car Line
Interstate Commerce Commission
George P. Boyle
Ellis
Elis
Armour & Co
Boote
Eadward W. Hines
Interstate Commerce Vomain Mission
Washington
Federal Cour
Cen
Wnnwers
Lunuis
FW. Kilis
Armour Refrigerator Warnes
Wuesday
Heavwn Pat Cen
Hinex
FOUTH
Pub. Meadon Today
United States
Mark A. Foote
Lewinsohn
Thgtrict
Wilkerson
Foote
Department of Justice
Footeraya
San Francisco
Cal
Thenane
John J
Howard
Western Fuel Company
Oakland
Coal Company
Beet Sugee Manufacturers of America
Union Leader Surrenders on Conspiracy Warrant in Houghton
Heng Ko Fiunnehis secretary of the Land Range local of the Western Federation of Miners surrendered today to Sheriff Cruse on a warrant charging conspiracy. He is among thirty eight men jointly indicted in the case as reported from Houghton Michigan.
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Associated Press
Houghton, Mich
Heng Ko Fiunnehis
Land Range
Western Federation of Miners
Sheri Cruse
Wien
Woman Gets Damages in Milwaukee Breach Suit
Chicago stenographer Sophie Robinson sues Henry Eder of Milwaukee for 2006 in breach of promise. Judge Cummings' branch awards 1475 in damages as of January 23 in Milwaukee.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Wis
Sophie Robinson
Henry Eder
Judge Cummings
Civil Court
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