Cash bonus drop debated by House Ways and Means
Unanimous subcommittee backing to drop the cash soldiers bonus with a cash alternative via insured service certificates. Plan would let eligible service members borrow from banks against certificates, replacing cash payments to ease funding and avoid pensions. Conservatives warn against shifting to a new system. critics cite fiscal stability and reform.
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Associated Preas
D. C
Howee Ways and Means Committee
Washington, D. C
House
United Press
American Legion
Federal action to curb confidence men to save the public
The government plans federal action to protect Americans from swindlers such as confidence men stock salesmen and oil operators. Experts estimate losses may reach up to 100000000 dollars annually. The move aims to curb fraud and safeguard public finances and trust in markets.
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Associated Press
Waabington, BD. C
Witte Names Head of Wisconsin Legislative Reference Library
MH FE Witte announced the appointment of a new head for the Wisconsin state legislative reference library. The position, formerly held by the state industrial commission secretary, will take effect April 1 with a yearly salary of 4750 dollars.
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iBy United Press
Wisconsin State Legislative Reference Library
MH. FE. Witte
State Industrial Commission
Six Men Not Connected With Taylor Crime Police Statement
Los Angeles police announced that six men arrested on information from Mrs John Rupp their housekeeper have no connection with the Taylor murder and there is no foundation to her claim that they threatened Taylor.
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Taylor
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Police Today
Ciz
John Rupp
Riots in Egypt Leave 3 Dead and 24 Injured
Report from Associated Press states that 23 or 24 people were killed and about 24 injured during riots in Tanta, Egypt, with chaotic scenes and police response. Names and exact figures vary in early dispatches, but the incident centers on violent unrest in the city.
Are Estates Under Compensation Law in Circuit Court
Madison The case asks if large Wisconsin estates tied to farms and industries fall under workers compensation. Henry C Pierce contests an Industrial Commission award of 300 dollars to Wot Barkir, injured at the Pierce estate saw mill, deer park, fishery, poultry house, and six acre farm. The commission ruled the farm operation falls under the law. Judge E Ray Stevens to rule soon.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wisconsin
Nau Fey
Henry Clay Pierce
New York
Wisconsin Industrial Commission
Dane County
Pierce
Tront River
Wis
Tie
Industrial Commission
E. Ray Stevens
Stolen Registered Mail Pouches From Central Station
United Press reports four pouches of registered mail stolen from the baggage room at Ulineiss central station in Kankakee. Loot valued in the thousands of dollars reportedly contained valuable shipments. inspectors say the total loss is under one hundred dollars.
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United Presse
Chicago
Kankakee
Ulineis Central Station
Four More Master Plumbers for Oshkosh
Associated Press reports that 26 master plumbers and 11 journeymen passed state board of health exams on March 20 and received licenses. The list names new masters in Appleton Augusta Parry Clintonville Cedarburg Merrill Sturgeon Bay Oshkosh and Milwaukee, with journeymen from Appleton Fond du Lac Kenosha Milwaukee and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Swentyesix
State Board of Health
D. R. Gmeiner
Appleton
Kenosha
Emill W. Laran
Martinelli
Dp. W. Hickok
Dallan Craig
Dale Jackson
R A. Tredup
Ford Plant Cork Faces Staffing Demands
Reported decision pending in Cork Ireland as Cork workers press Ford Motors to hire 2,000 men, five days a week, as previously agreed. Detroit Ford to rule today on whether to close Cork plants amid union pressure and recent demand.
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FORD
Cork
Secret Session Weighs Fate of Premier and Coalition
A secret meeting among party leaders discussed Lloyd George and the coalition government. The scene centered on a vote of confidence and strategizing by Austen Chamberlain, George Yeunger, and other unionist figures, amid internal party tensions and calls for party unity.
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Tnitea Preen
Spree
Neminion
Loyd George
Austen
Chamberlain
Otie
Fir George Yeunger
Ormanteation
George
Chuibberigte
Asadperenia
Wisconsin Men Rally for Great Lakes Waterway Drive
Wisconsin delegates push for a Great Lakes St Lawrence waterway outlet with a Chicago rally plan. Mayor Daniel W Hoan chairs the Milwaukee caucus while J J Wommer serves as secretary coordinating a multi state push with Lamereaux as vice president candidate and a Wisconsin roster including T D Smith Fred J Merritt C P Watson A T Nelson and others from Green Bay Sturgeon Bay Stevens Point Superior and Milwaukee.
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Washington, DL
Wisconsin
Rongate
Great lakes-St Lawrence
At & Caaucu
Chicago
Big Falt
Daniel W. Hoan
Milwaukee
J. J. Wommer
Michigan
Illinois
Ohio
North Dakota
Nebraska
Montana
Idaho
Indiana
South Dakota
Colorado
Wah
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Wyoming
Middle West
Alumereaux
Ashland
Wis
Lamereaux
Rivers and Harbors Congress
George Wh. Malthorn
Ernene
Cornelius Corcoran
T. D. Smith
Sturgeon Bay
Fred J. Merrit
Green Bay
C. P. Watson
Stevens Point
A. TP. Nelson
Crantshore
Tlodae
Ashe
Mary Pickford Wins Verdict On Commission Suit
A federal jury in New York ruled Mary Pickford need not pay any part of the $168,000 claimed by Mrs. Cora Wilkenning. Wilkenning alleged she secured a million dollar contract and a raise to $16,000 weekly through her services.
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United Prece
New
Associated Press
New York
Marv Pickford
Mra
Cora Wilkenning
Mary
First Woman to Sit in House of Lords Granted
The petition of Lady Rhondda, daughter of Viscount Rhondda, is granted enabling her to sit in the House of Lords, making her the first woman to sit in the upper chamber.
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House OF Lords
Lemion
Rhondda
Viscount Rhondda
Ratifications Exchanged on Colombia Treaty in Bogota
Associated Press reports ratifications of the Colombia treaty were exchanged in Bogota. The accord involves the United States providing Colombia with 626 million for the construction of the Panama Canal loom project.
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Colombia
Bogota
Associated Press
Wankingtes
J. C
America
Panama
OConnor Believed Captured After Train Flight
Chicago police pursued a lead that OConnor hid in Iowa after escaping custody. A man resembling him was detained near Onkaloona by an officer, but authorities noted uncertainty over identity.
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Bross
Onkaloom
Iowa
Tommy Conner
Chicage Ginnin
Romby Tron
Ben
Moines
Harry Andrews
Connor
Plea for Clemency Made Again for Church in Springfield
Attorney Wrunk J Tyrell of Chicago urged Governor to grant clemency for Church. He argued the planned hanging of Harvey Ghuvely in Chicaxa tomorrow would be a public spectacle and invited officials and citizens to reconsider.
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Springfield
United
Chicago
Varvey Chirel
Church
Bernard Dingherty
Carl Ammas
Congress Opposes Reciprocity Tariff Talk
Washington, D C A. P. dispatch reports William J. Wielding, who came to push a general reciprocity agreement with Canada, has been advised by congressional leaders that Congress would not look favorably on such an agreement at this time.
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Associated Presar
Washington, DL Co
Willam J. Wielding
Washington
United States
Canada
Congress
Oshkosh Lady Elected President of State League
Oshkosh woman reelected president of the Wisconsin Lakzia of Women Voters at the annual convention held Wednesday afternoon. Other officers and directors were chosen, including vice presidents, recording and corresponding secretaries, treasurer, statorian, and ten elected directors from various districts and named members.
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Oshkosh Lady
State League
Specinl
Northwestern
Ida Lo Schell
Treer
H. J. Frame
Wodster
George Gibby
Statorian
Diserter
Mex
Charles St
Friaele
Tm. Bowler
William Wietle
H. OU
Japone
Pifth
Mere Wit Fem Stark Smith
Mra
W. St. Athart
Mrs. Warren
Siehth
PP. Witer
R. B. Johns
J. J. Whitrout
Klavehith
Mian Agney Kirk
Prices of Wool and Mutton Rise Reported
United Press note shows wool and mutton prices climbing gradually as market reports indicate the worst of the depression may be over. University of Wisconsin agriculture professor Frank Aleintelhe predicts improved sheep industry prospects for the year.
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United Prepa
Frank Aleintelhe
Callewe of Agriculture
Wiscanain
Wall Street brokers collapse as firms go bankrupt
A chaotic market scene shows multiple brokerage houses failing with Beott & Lamp Consolidated Exchange among the list. The Associated Press report notes a rising tally toward fifty bankruptcies, with firms like Friedman-Marleon Co. named in the turmoil.
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Associated
Wall Street
House
Beott & Lamp Consolidated Exchange
Alphone
Ee- Champ
Maccessor
Friedrman-Markeleon Co
Believes Congress Will Legislate the Lakes Route Project
Henry Allen of New York predicts Congress will pass the Lakes Route Canalization bill after debate with Gov. Nathan Miller. He notes strong sentiment in favor and frames the issue as a pending national project tied to the St. Lawrence route.
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D. C
St. Lawrence River
Mev
Henry Allen
Winegas
Nathan Miler
New York
Congres
Narcotics police hunt brains behind Taylor murder
New York police coordinated a large narcotics operation to break up the network believed to be led by the Fang. Investigators seek the brains of the group suspected in the Taylor murder in Los Angeles as officers sweep from city to city.
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New York
Taylor
Los Angeles
Hubert Work Nominee for Prime Minister General Post
Hubert Work, a native of Pennsylvania and longtime physician, is nominated for high medical office. He led Colorado medical boards, headed national medical groups, and served in World War I as a major, with later roles in the American Medical Association and related societies.
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iHy United
Prema
Washington
Wabert Work
Peyote
Tealcied Lo Beni
Hubert Week Ua
Tadiund Oceonaty
Wate Nord
Michigan
Pemnaymnie Wid
VBRA
Ueblo
Col
Dium
Colorare State Medicaw Xoviery
Colorada State Board of Medical Examiners
Cole Hye State Bowed of
Colonet
Eteeniwl
American Medico-Phychologies
Meidicnl
Gorgas
Ea Almedt
Provan Marehall
Crowder
Italsan
Leutenant Onlonn
Oolepet
Tecie
Legion
Opposition to Treaty Amended Proposal Dominant Topic
A Washington report notes opposition to a treaty unless amended. The Foreign Relations Committee hears arguments from Democratic and allied senators about changes. the White House, and key figures are cited as debate intensifies.
James J Jeffries Takes Up Evangelism
A disjointed OCR style item reports James J. Jeffries turning to evangelism. The fragment hints at plans to travel across the country, with unclear phrasing about a farmer and mapping routes. Strong entities are James J. Jeffries and evangelism.
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James J. Jeffries
iBy United
Dreamy
Angeles
Ten Army Officers Inspecting State Guard Equipment
Ten Army officers are visiting the state to inspect the National Guard and its equipment. Col. Byron T. Beveridge, assistant adjutant general, says the visit aims to assess personal readiness and gear, noting the unit is among the best organized in the region.
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Madinan
Mirek
Byron T. Beveridge
Operators Bid for Wage Agreement with Tilinola Miners
United Press report says Akago-miness cowl cooperators tajay bid for a wage agreement with Tilinola miners. They request another conference in Chicake on March 8 to discuss terms.
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United Press
Akago—miness Cowl Cooperators
Tajay
Chicake
Regents Again Decline To Act On Free Speech
Regents again refuse to act on free speech proposal at University of Wisecon board meeting. Associated Press reports third rejection in three months as advocates push for unrestricted expression.
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Associated Press
Mailison
Wisecon
Board of Regent
Tal Vetoon
Anteldern
License for Animal Acts Stressed by Theaters
An article notes theaters exhibiting animals must obtain a state license for animal acts. The opinion stresses licensing before any act or exhibition, and warns that operators failing to comply risk legal consequences.
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Axkoelated
Oxte
Hance
Batard
Conon & rdKe
W Theater
Stiritee
Woman accuser in Taylor case ill during questioning
United Press dispatch reports the woman accusing in the Taylor murder case was seized by a sudden illness delaying further questioning. Authorities maintain strict guard around the Rupp home as suspects and officials communicate in constrained fashion.
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Taylor
United Breas
Fan
Apgelee
Ton Runt
Jacciner
Two Meg
Mynters
Fragmentary Fair and War Weather Note Misspelled
A garbled weather and notices fragment mentions fair and warm weather, work, and timing with unclear names and dates. The readable text references portions tonight and a potential Obererat TimS. Temperature and forecast context are uncertain.
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Iacal Obererat Tims
Terenerature
Republicans Have Heavy Handicap in 1920 Senate Fight
Washington report notes Republicans face a heavy handicap in the next congressional battles as they seek to hold 19 Senate seats up for election. Democrats must defend 19 party-held seats. Republicans hope to retain current majorities amid a shifting national mood after the war.
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Washington, D.C
Republicat
Democrata
Ube
Middie
Noted Sportsman and Hunter to Wed in New York Church
A noted Milwaukee couple plans a simple wedding in New York at the Church Around the Corner. Agnes Adolingue, formerly of Detroit, will wed J. J. Petit, with only close relatives present. The ceremony proceeds to a reception and dinner at the Ambrose hotel before a honeymoon through Wisconsin and Mayrth.
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Hunter
New York
United Preng Y New York
Church of the Transtigitation
Tdtule
Agnes Adologur
Detroit
J. J. Petit
Pragpert
Avinue
Milwauken
Bessle- Broont
Douglas Feliz
Adelingue
Bourtuaue
Milwaukee
Sochal Clelon
Omerk
Mr. Petit
Anid Harter
Sand
Geveral Et Elusive Elabs
Abe
Ta. Petit
Thas Wisconsin Natio Braok
Iirat Nationalwink
Mirst Wiveens N Naw
Bern
Hitfen Gast
Francis Declares He Won’t Enter Politics
Chicago figure Associated says Francis will not pursue politics. Amid mixed signals, Lonis, baseball commissioner, remains uncommitted to public office while pressure builds in Chicago area.
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Ancis
Perens
Chicago
Kenean Mountain Lonis
Milton Tourney Winners Named In College Basketball Event
Avacetacga Ren Entayiite EvansSnie and Milan Mgh victorious in Milton College basketball tourney qualifying rounds.
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Evanssnie
Milan Mgh Vehootr
Milton Callege
Conference of States Addresses St Lawrence Waterway Plans
Leaders from Michigan Minnesota and Wisconsin press for completion of the Great Lakes St Lawrence waterway and coordinated development tying forestry agriculture and industry. They urge reclamation of vast lands expansion of rural credit reform and a joint rational plan with balanced interstate commerce to aid inland states and national policy.
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Associated Preas
Cobin
Blaine Amid
Galalig
Takes-St. Lawrence
Develon
Wraten
Intland
Hundreds Driven Out in Dixon Floods and Power Cut
Hundreds of Dixon residents fled their homes as floodwaters swamped the waterfront and riverfront areas. The steam electric plant was flooded, leaving Dixon and nearby towns without power and triggering emergency measures.
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Dixon, Ill
Dixon
Waterfront Ten
Thee River
Cum
Small Phone Firms Struggle as Storm Ravages Lines
Small Wisconsin telephone companies face bankruptcy as a major storm devastates infrastructure. More than six thousand poles for Wisconsin Telephone lay down across the state with damages estimated at millions. Independent carriers report losses around $500,000, none insured. three hundred lines in Calumet Bhe Hoggan and Munionot counties remain out of service.
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Madiron
Greway
Ces
Lee Wale
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Wisconsin
Wireohain Company
Hosses
ItosuTance
Varity Corporation
Ant. Ay
Eyase
Calumet
Bhehoggan
Muniowot
Fox River Valley
Kilbourn
Sperta-Manney Tyreebows Company
Tesh. Telephibes Company
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