Waterways Plan Seeks Federal Role in Dams and Rates
The National Waterways Commission urges a broad plan to conserve water power, shape projects for future needs, and limit river channel work to protect rail competition. It favors shared costs between federal and local governments, reserves power to amend rights, and seeks coordinated rates and joint rail water strategies.
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Associated Press
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Congress
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
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80 Killed in Two Days in Bokhara Religious Clash
Reports from Bokhara describe two days of fighting between Sunnites and Shiahye adherents. At least eighty people killed and many wounded as Sunnite demand removal of Shiah officials. Ruian troops and machine guns were sent from Samarkand at the Bokhara authorities’ request.
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Jeu. Yi
Bokhara
Samarkand
Thread Company Closes Amid 56-Hour Law Strike
Pawtucket R I January 24 Five thread mills of I and Pl Coates Limited shut down indefinitely after 125 boys strike against the new fifty six hours law. Twenty five hundred textile workers are thrown out of employment. J and Tr Coates Limited controls a large share of bread output with headquarters in Glasgow.
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Associated Press
Pawtucket
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1, & PL Coats, Limited
J. & Tr. Coate Limited
Glasgow
France Floods Threaten Wide Areas and Homes
A vast flood across France drives up the Seine and swamps cities, towns, and factories. Officials report 25,000 workers displaced, thousands rescued from rooftops, and widespread damage as Premier Briand seeks relief funds.
Town Under Water as French Dykes Fail in Floods
Flooding devastates Megivres and Sedan and other locations in the Moure valley. Factories closed and vast property losses expected in millions of francs. Garanne and Dordogne rivers rise. Carnac surrounded by a lake. Rhone and Loire recede later. Relief efforts underway under prefects and military aid to provide food and shelter. Tenelms and Tours Sur Marne report towns under water with buildings damaged. Swiss avalanches cause further damage across the Alps.
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Prosecution in Peril Over Antitrust Action
The government sues the Permanent Railway Association of St Louis and fourteen railways for interstate restraint of trade. Four circuit judges split, leading to a Supreme Court review via expedited act. Solicitor General urged dismissal of the certificate amid questions of certifying an entire case without final judgment.
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Heinze Faces March Trial On Pending Indictments
Augustus Heinze loses a point yet gains one as Judge Hough denies an extension to join the government from indictments. The court orders Heinze to stand trial March 3 on two pending indictments for conspiracy to obstruct the investigation into Heinze charges. D A Wise says further presentments will be made. Defendants plead not guilty as United Copper figures seek quashing of the trial motion.
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New York
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Hough
United States Circuit Court
Copper King
Wise
Heinze
Arthur PF. Heinze
Sanford Robinson
United Copper Company
Heinze Charres
Defendents
Protest the Raise in Fond du Lac Comm Hearing
Albert Abraham of Van Dyne filed a complaint with the Wisconsin State Railroad Rate Commission over the fare between Van Dyne and North Fond du Lac on the Northwestern line. The hearing in Milwaukee explored whether a workingmen’s ticket could reduce daily round trips for about a dozen workers.
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Azather
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Milwaukee
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Fond du Lac
President Promises Firm Action Against Trusts
Washington reports the administration plans vigorous anti trust enforcement regardless of voluntary federation laws. President aims to align with Supreme Court rulings in Standard Oil and tobacco cases, strengthen the Justice Department trust bureau, and seek higher funding. House rejects a 125000 immigration commission expense, labeling the trip a junket. Gratingham chosen for Hallinger-Pinchot committee to replace Lloyd.
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Ilinois
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Pork Prices Slide as Meat Prices Decline Across Markets
Across Chicago and other cities, pork futures fell from Saturday highs with January delivery down to 20.32, May and July options also sliding. Local packers at Kansas City and Pittsburgh markets reported varied declines amid anti meat sentiment. unions plan talks on wage impacts while Schenectady dealers forecast a further drop in meat purchases.
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EEF
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Wreck Yards
Schenectady
Tlin
General Electric Works
Despondent youth in Wisconsin wounds self and dies
A Wisconsin despondent youth, Frank Dudalil aged eighteen, son of the supervisor of Mosinee, cut his throat from ear to ear and shot himself in the abdomen last night. He was reportedly despondent over a love affair and will probably die.
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Wansau
Frank Dudalil
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Stensland at Liberty in Bank Scandal Case
Stensland, convicted president of the Milwaukee Avenue State bank, and cashier Henry W. Hering were released from the penitentiary today. Stensland appeared in poor health and walked with difficulty as he left.
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Associated Progry
Jollet
Paul
Stoneland
Milwaukee Avenua State Bank
Henry W. Hering
Stensland
Liberals Increase Score in Bargland Election
News from Trondon reports Liberal gains in Saturdays parliamentary contests. They hold most seats, with 20 for the Government coalition and 1 for the Unionists among seventeen contests. The remaining races show marginal shifts as parties tally results.
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Supreme court may extend date for corporate tax provisions
May be extended as to when the Payne tax provisions become operative after a failed bid to obtain timely guidance from the Supreme Court. The case questioned the constitutionality of the corporate tax and could lead to delaying the return deadline for corporate income. Arguments and briefs may follow, with a potential buffer if the Court recesses.
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Toll from Spanish river wreck tops seventy nine dead
The Spanish river disaster leaves thirty one dead, two missing, and forty six injured. Rescue crews report both coaches raised and dead removed, with possible bodies still in the river, though officials are cautious to admit it.
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Associated Preas
Toronto
Woman Faints Robs Banker After Help at Waldorf
New York Jan 4 Warmer Van Norden president of Van Norden Trust was robbed of 8000 after helping two women pretend to thank him One woman fainted on his shoulder signaling the ruse The pair Bassie Roebbarts Kitty Dowell of Chicago Annie Williams alias Chiengo Marelle is under $20000 bail for further examination
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New York
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van Wnorden Trust Company
Waldorf-Astoria
Bassie Roebbarts
Wilas Kitty Dowell
Chicago
Annie Williams
Chiengo Marelle
van Nordun
Review of Testimony in Wrand Case Charged
Circuit court held a hearing Saturday to review testimony in the case of Leonard Jaeck and Ethel Jaeck. The court found fraud and perjury in securing a divorce granted by Judge Burnell last week.
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Coal Plant Burned At Fond du Lac Wisconsin Central Line
A Wisconsin Central coal plant north of Fond du Lac was destroyed by a fire at around four this morning. Fire crews from the Kulwa company fought the blaze, saving remaining buildings. the plant, unused for a month, is to be rebuilt. Loss estimated about two thirds covered by insurance.
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Three in Room Dead After Shootout at Kevaton
A shooting affray in Kevaton, McDowell County, left two dead and a third injured. Deputy John Waldron fired during the raid as officers surrounded the scene with few witnesses present.
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Mark Twain Improves Health at Bermuda Retreat
Associated Press reports Mark Twain, also known as Clemens, is rapidly improving in health at a Bermuda retreat. A Bermuda steamer Bermudian arrived today bringing news from that island.
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Jurors Called to Probe Meat Trust Across Cities
The federal grand jury in New York and Chicago began scrutinizing four large meat packers to determine if they controlled fresh meat prices. Secret Service agents, subpoenas, and secrecy surrounded the process as jurors prepared to hear evidence against Swift Co Mortis Co and National Packing. New York protests over high food costs and milk prices were also linked to broader inquiries into price fixing.
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Sim
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Washington, D. C
National Board of Trade
Wage rise talks loom for southern railroad men
Officials from five southern railway systems received wage increase proposals from the Brotherhood of Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors. Responses due February 24. Discussions planned with an eastern road. Also includes weather forecast notes and unsettled mild conditions in Wisconsin.
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