Prices to fall as foreign imports hit U.S. shelves
National Housewives League urges immediate price reductions and a boycott of dealers not matching wholesale cuts. United Press reports Foy predicting a market collapse as South American and Oceanic dairy exports enter the U.S. and storage pork beef and poultry rise. Speculators lose millions. butter prices slip further with extra creamery declines.
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United Press
New York
National Housewives’ ' League
Julian Heath
League
United States
America
Foy
P.Q. Foy
New Zealand
Peru to Submit Territorial Claims to Paris Conference
Peru will send its claims against Chile to the peace conference for final settlement. The move aims to avert a possible clash after strained relations, seeking the return of Terapaca, Tacna, and Arica, territories lost in the 1884 War of Ancon. Tacna and Arica were to have a plebiscite after ten years but it never occurred.
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Henry Weified
Paris
Peru
Chile
Terapaca
Tacna
Arica
Ancon
Prohibition Amendment Proclaimed as U S Law
Frank L. Polk, acting secretary of state, proclaimed the federal prohibition amendment became part of the Constitution after ratification by the states. The proclamation notes ratification completed January 16 and says enforcement begins one year from that date, with signatures and witnesses present from key antisaloon groups and lawmakers.
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Associated Prank
Washington, D. C
Frank L. Polk
Department
Polk
Sheppard
Texas
Bryan
Randall
California
House
Anti-Saloon League of America
Pol
Hrgan
Economist Warns of Speculator Catastrophe Amid Rapid Production
In remarks attributed to Foy, he notes a shift from 148 percent to 47 cents with speeded production and more workers. He warns this constant buildup could trigger a catastrophe for speculators if they do not prepare by making sales.
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Foy
Mrs Harvey Opens Postponed State Federation Session
Mrs T D Harvey of Menomonie presided at the Eau Claire opening of the State Federation of Women's Clubs convention. About 150 delegates attended as officers and reports were pushed to the afternoon. war work praise, plans for the year, and a call for endorsing pro German propaganda drew attention. The session closed after one day with the executive committee meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
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United Press
Eau Claire
T. D. Harvey
Menomonie
State Federation of Women's Clube
Harvey
Federation
Han
Owas
Americans Did Not Steal The Automobile In Paris
Paris dispatch reports that a reported car theft by two Americans was not planned or carried out by Americans. The suspects arrested include a deserter from the French army and two French civilians working as accomplices.
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Associated Press
Paris
Former cashier sentenced to one year in state prison
Madison report states W H Pierstorff, former Middleton bank cashier, was sentenced by Judge Steven to one year in state prison at Waupun for banking law violations. He pleaded guilty to false entries perjury and false statements. Six embezzlement charges were dismissed. The bank was fully recompensed.
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Associated Press
Madison
Pierstorff
Middleton Bank
Steven
Waupun
Vas
Ile
Illinois to raise funds for soldiers six months pay
United Press dispatch reports Illinois plans immediate action to grant discharged soldiers six months pay. State Senator Kessinger says appropriations reach about $1,000,000 to support Illinois soldiers, following Senate approval with a single dissenting vote.
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United Prene
Springfeld
Untesx
Congress
Mlinola
Aiiiola
Kessinger
Senate
German Regiments to Guard the National Assembly
United Press dispatch from Weimar reports battalions from a crack German regiment will depart for Weimar this week to be quartered during the sessions of the national assembly and guard the government against disruption.
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Bertta
Teentay
Weimar
Neasions
National 1 Asremabdly
Wille
Covern Vicent
Express By Air Routes Proposed By United Press
United Press reports the American Express company plans nationwide air express service with parcel rates of two dollars per pound for a given size, linking New York and Chicago. Alan S. Hawley, president of the Aero Club of America, released the aerial express report.
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United Press
Qmetican Expresa
Cunniry
Alan SS
Hawlex
Aero Ub of America
Raprportarien
Cinbd
New York
Chicago
Wealthy Ashland Banker Latimer Dies in Chicago
Ashland banker Latimer dies at his winter home in Chicago. He was prominent in Pine lands in the Lake Superior region and western domains. Reports say he recently received income from several investments. Latimer’s death ends a long career in finance and land holdings.
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Ashland
Chariet F. Latimer
Chicago
Meneage
Three Secret Treaties Face World Peace Conference
The London Daily Mail reports three secret pacts looming over the peace conference. A Britain France Italy agreement over the Adriatic clashes with Jugoslav and Czechoslovak aims. A Japan gains the German islands, and a British Hedjaz pact would redraw map from the Sea of Galilee to Palestine with Zionist aims. Damascus and surrounding areas stir contention between British French spheres.
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London Daily Mail
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France
Italy
Adriatic
Jugo-Shiv
Haya
Japan
Gereman Islands
Great Beitain
Hedjaz
Damageus
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Palestine
Thesea
Galilee
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Xea
Ante Minor
Diamaxeux
Freddas
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Marshall Islands
London
Dalmatia
Taly
Honality
Judge dissolves Indiana telephone restraining order
District Court Judge A B Anderson rules the United States district court lacks jurisdiction to halt Indiana Public Service Commission toll rate changes ordered by Postmaster General Burleson. TRO dissolved as of ruling. PDOA argued by Charles M Bracelow for the Post Office and aided by Minnesota AG staff. Only fragments remain on related actions in other states and potential superseding appeals.
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Indianapolis
United States District Court
Indiana Public Service Commission
Burleson
A.B Anderson
Indiana
Charles M. Bracelow
Post Office Department
Seasion
James E. Markham
Department of the Attorney General of
Minnesota
Bracelow
Ohio
Michigan
Jhudee Anderson
Indiana Attorney Generals Department
Northwestern Mutual Elects New President and Counsel
Associated Press reports William J. Van Dyke elected president of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance, succeeding the late George Ham. George Lines named general counsel to fill vacancy caused by Judge John Barnes's death. Van Dyke was formerly vice president and Lines is a noted local attorney.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
William JD. van Dyke
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
George (. Markham
George Lined
The
Coffeany
John Barnes
van Dyke
Lines
No Action Favorable to Government Ownership
Washington DC Congress supporters of government ownership faced slim odds today. House floor fight to restore the Moon resolution to contract for telegraph and telephone systems was unlikely to succeed. The measure would extend government ownership but remains blocked. Democrats plan no motion on railroad ownership this session.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Conrese
Post Office
Jena
Bishop Williams Dies in Omaha Heart Failure
The Bishop of the Diocese of Nebraska, Arthur I Williams, died tonight at his home in Omaha from heart failure. The death came unexpectedly while he was preparing for retirement and he was stricken while at home.
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Associated Press
Omaha
German Demobilization Under Way In Germany
The demobilization of German troops proceeds on schedule with all units in demobilization centers except about 120000 men who remain outside the country awaiting release. Soldiers are being processed as the Allied occupation moves forward and the transition to peace continues.
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United
Fod Freie
Berlin
Russian Troops Move to Front Along Baltic Route
Copenhagen January 29. The hospital ship with follow and equipped Himslian troops en route to Reval from the French front called here yesterday.
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Copenhagen
Jam
Jahip Russ
Himslan
Reval
Americans Aid Economic and Industrial Reconstruction of Poland
A U.S. committee named to assist Poland's recovery includes Compers Owcar 3.5 and Jeremiah W Jenks, with Poland organizations in New York sending cables via Ignace Pader. Col. House is credited for helping unite political factions to establish the Polish republic.
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Compers
Owcar
Jeremiah
W Jenks
France Aver
Tiven
New York
Ignace Paderin
Seine
Hamlet
House
Brinride
Polaed
Frank J. Goodnow
Johns Hopkins University of Baltimore
Mr. Goodnow
Cause of Soldier's Pay Pleaded At Madison Assembly
In Madison the assembly debated a joint resolution memorializing Congress to grant six months pay to all discharged soldiers sailors and marines. Orrin Mietohee spoke for the measure while others urged broader relief for veterans and laborers. The bill faced amendments then advanced to the senate. A second resolution sought to arm farmers for national food needs by granting discharge from military service. A telephone regulation proposal also advanced, aiming to restore pre July 16 government control and tax structure. Multiple bills were introduced on accounts, teaching experience, bank voting limits, civil service salaries, and labor rules across several committees.
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United Press
Madison
Orrin Mietohee
la Cione County
Congress
Unite States
Fletcher
Wittousin
Ballard
Cal
Kirtenschor
Finance Committee
Hood
Ploetz
Senate
Hugo Kandutach
Mr. Kandutxeh
ELWW
Knappe
Milwaukee
Nolan
Assembly
Chilxen
Chiten
Pamit
Chiven
Kandutech
Kandittech
Civil Service
Aid to Small Packers Urges Government Help
Thomas E. Wilson, president of Wilson & Co., urged the House Interstate Commerce Committee to aid small packers instead of tightening controls on large firms. He favored government management of stockyards and targeted improvements through regulated facilities, refrigerator cars, and storage. He warned against government funding of commercial operations and cautioned against forcing his company to offset others.
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United Preas
Washington
Thomas HE. Wilson
Wilson & Co
Wilson
House Inter- Mate Commerce Committee
Govvernment
May Extend Filing Time For Income Tax Returns
The Internal Revenue Service may extend the filing deadline for income and profits tax returns from March 15 to April 15 or later. Commissioner Roper stated that taxpayers could gain about two months to prepare and file, with tax forms for incomes up to $5,000 already in printing and forms for incomes above $6,000 expected before March 1.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Internal Revenue
Roper
Tex
Head of Hospital for the Criminal Insane Resigns
Dr Rock Sleyater resigns as superintendent of the hospital for the criminal insane at Waupun to lead the Dr Richard Dewey sanitarium at Wauwatosa Wisconsin between March 1 and 15. A native of Waupun he served as medical aide in wartime and as a secretary with the Wisconsin State Medical association. He will advance to a major and has been a liberal contributor to medical journals.
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Rock Sleyater
Waupun
State Board of Control
Richard Dewey
Wauwatosa
Wis
Sleyxter
Waupun Hospital
Waupun State
Woverager
Wisednein State Medical Association
Sleyater
Mont
Man recovering from attempted crisis facing murder arraignment
Fond du Lac Louise D. Cost, who attempted death by his own action after shooting his wife on December 21, is sufficiently recovered to be arraigned for murder. The arraignment occurred at the hospital in Coat 4, still too weak to leave the institution.
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United Freres
Fond du Lac
Louix D. Cost
Coat 4
Students Parade in Bremen Honors Former Emperor
London readers report high school students in Bremen marching on a river road route in black red and white banners. About twenty youths were arrested after declaring the demonstration a respectful tribute to the former emperor and not a political pro monarchy act.
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Asa Lad Prase
London
Hremen
Afonany
Copenhagen
Australia’s One Union Unfolds In Global Labor Reform
A garbled report highlights a proposed single global workers union led by prominent trade group figures. It notes factions within labor circles backing a unified federation to assist industrial policy moves and charitable outreach. The piece stresses unity while warning of political and logistical hurdles.
Butter And Potatoes Slide In Price Decline
A chaotic clipping notes butter prices melting and potato prices slipping amid market pressure. The report mentions declines across dairy and produce with implied consumer impact and shifting trends in basic groceries.
Nomination of John Shelton Williams for Comptroller Post
A terse report notes John Shelton Williams of Virginia named for comptroller by an Associated Press wire, with Williams tied to opposition leader Wilken in a contested race. Clashes are described as stemming from alleged acts by Williams, amid a planned campaign and ongoing political friction evident in the sparse readable text.
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John Shelton Wilams
Virginia War
Catobs
Wilken
Willams
British Soldiers Pay Figures Reported by Union Leader
London sources quoted W A Ape Wilson, secretary of the General Federation of Trade Unions, stating British army soldiers kept on peace footing may receive twenty one shillings for pay plus meals and rations. The remark appears in The Daily Mail via Associated Press.
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Associated
Pers
London
W. A Ape Weion
Erneral Federation of Trade Unions
Daily Mail
Secret Treaties Voided by Armistice Terms Says Law Experts
Paris experts state that secret pledges made by Allies before U.S. entry are invalid as armistice terms and Wilson’s points prevail. The league of nations strengthens the new calm, erasing old understandings, with nations bound to a clean slate in peace talks.
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Frea
Ferguson
United Wroae
Catted Press
Paris
America
Wilson
League of Nations
United Press
Priehest
Japan
Soldiers Overseas May Wed by Mail Under War Rules
United Press reports a War Department ruling allows proxy marriages for soldiers overseas and their sweethearts in foreign territory if state laws would permit the contract. Commanding officers may aid anxious troops to wed before return. a case involving Walter T. Hawes and Annie Hiscork prompted the ruling after an initial dismissal.
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United Press
Waabisaxton
War Department
Walea T. Hawes
Cambridge
Annie Hiscork
Roxbury
Mass
ST. Ansell
Ita
Wood Advocates Training as Insurance Against War
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood urged universal military training as insurance against war. He warned of German propaganda and called for recruiting and retraining soldiers. The remarks, reported from Detroit, stressed preparedness and the Swiex system of training in a period of rising tensions.
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Detroit
Mich
Universal
Leonard Wood
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