Oshkosh Gas Light Plans Rate Cut After Hearing
Madison reports the Oshkosh Gas Light company will reduce gas rates after state rate commission permission and maintain prewar electric rates. No formal action yet, but expected at the railway rate hearing in Oshkosh tomorrow. Local observers see the move as war price adjustments ending and a precedent for future living costs and wages.
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Coal operators surrender bonds for release in Sherman law case
Indiana coal operators indicted for conspiring with miners and retailers to raise soft coal prices surrender bonds of $10,000 each for release. United States Marshal Mark Storen disclosed the action in Tedianapolix, Ind. The Associated Press report notes the bonds are posted to secure their temporary liberty while awaiting trial.
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Tedianapolix
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Indiana
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United States
Newark or Montreal Buy Sparks IL Franchi Case
United Press reports Newark and Montreal vie for the Akron franchise as International League owners meet to decide. Most magnates favor Newark to save 25600 dollars annually in transportation costs. Connie Mack and Dave Driscoll are both attempting to purchase the Newark franchise.
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New York
Montreal
Akron
International League
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Newark
Connie Mack
Dave Driscoll
Landis stands silent on charges as impeachment risk looms
Federal Judge Landis refused to discuss charges before witnesses and indicated resignation could follow if Congress shows hostility. Volstead dissented, arguing no law violation or moral turpitude proven, while noting impeachment would require clear grounds.
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Pastor Goes to Work to Learn About Men
Reverend Joseph Meyer, pastor of Budd Dark Christian Church in Kamens City, Missouri, will shed clerical garb and work as a factory laborer in Kansas City next week to study working men. He submitted his resignation to his congregation saying the move aims to deepen his understanding of men who suffer physical toil.
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Kamens City
Moc
Joseph Meyer
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Kansas City
Milwaukee Babies Scalded to Death in Home Bath
Two babies, a boy and a girl, were scalded to death in Milwaukee when they fell into boiling water in their home late yesterday. Four other persons were badly hurt in separate auto accidents, with injuries described as fairly fatally.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Inauguration Incidents Reported in Washington
Washington dispatch details inauguration scenes with flags at the post office, Coolidge observing, and talks with friends and Vice President Marshall. Mention of a crowd, unofficial balls, and a charity event at the Willard. Pages describe blinded and crippled veterans awaiting oath, and Wilson’s stenographer Swern leaving for Chicago after eight years in the role.
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Washington, D. C
Burleson
Post
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Cal” Coolidge
Senate
Ales
Marshall
Napoleon
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King
EB. B. McLean
Willard
Wilson
Charles Swern
Chicago
Swein
Harding Announces Labor and President's Secretary Picks
Baltimore March 3 Harding announces Tam Davis of Pittsburgh as secretary of labor and George B Christian Jr as secretary to the president. President-elect Harding, arriving in Washington, meets inaugurations officials and discusses oath of courtesy as preparations for tomorrow's ceremonies proceed.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Flordins
Tam . Davis
Pittsbons
George B. Christian, Jr
Assembly Refuses to Reconsider the Matheson Dry Bill
Madison reports the assembly again refused to reconsider its action on the Matheson dry bill. Wet advocates failed to reopen the matter with liberalizing amendments in a 51 to 48 vote. F P Hutton of the Anti-Saloon League was denounced on the floor. allegations arose of bargaining to influence votes. Assemblyman Cook noted outside pressure from party leaders. The bill moves to engrossment for third reading in the lower house, with expectations it will pass. Hutton warned no retreat from the original stance.
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Associated Press
Madison
Assembly
F. P. Hutton
Wisconsin
Anti-Saloon League
E. A
Prohibition
Burden
Hutton
Senate
Cook
Aurton
Matheson Dry
Drys
Rothschild Grain Operator Emil Rothschild Dead
Emil Rothschild prominent grain magnate and Rothschild Grain Co president died by his own hand at his Omaha home. Notes indicate heavy cash grain losses and failed foreign market speculation. Mrs. Rothschild discovered the body in the kitchen with the gas stove on.
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United Press
Omaha
Neb
Emil Rothschild
Rothschild Grain Company
Wisconsin Legislature Debates Constitutional Convention and Budgets
The Wisconsin Assembly and Senate clash over a constitutional convention as members from Milwaukee push to defeat the Kiesner proposal. The session also considers beet sugar prison labor, emergency bills for state offices, and five departmental budget requests with notable increases and cuts across health, industry, and executive offices.
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Associated Press
Madison
Basigun
Wisconsin
Assembly
Kiesner
Story Affairs Committee
Tiwl
Assemblyman
Ias
Asdemblyman Lamb
Secretary of State
Industrial Commission
Axita
Tax Commission
State Board of Health
Executive Office
Washington Prepares For Inauguration Day Atmosphere
Washington weather today forecast near freezing with overcast skies and light moisture. Finishing touches placed on the east portico as Harding prepares to take the oath, while residents note a calmer pre inauguration day scene than in past years.
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Capitol
White House
Edgerton and Milton Tied for First in Milton Tournament
In Milton Wisconsin Milton and Edgerton share first place after the first day of the Milton college Inter scholastic basketball tournament. Edgerton and Union High of Milton each have two games. Final games and competitor draw are scheduled for this evening as large crowds attend.
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Associated Press
Janenville
Milton College
Milton
Wis
New Glarm
Oregon
Holgarton
Lake Geneva
Stoughton
Lake Mills
Union
Evanaville
Lakes Mills
Edgerton
New Gldruz
Evanavillle
Union High
Miton
Ted
Surplus Freight Cars On U S Railways Rises
The American Federation Association reported a surplus of freight cars in the United States for the week of February 24 reaching 23.19 percent, with 392,550 cars provided, nearing postwar levels.
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Wembington
D. C
United States
American Faibway Association
Revolt Suppressed by Reds Reported in Europe
London reports indicate Soviet troops quell revolts in Petrograd and Moscow as Parliamentarian Cecil Harmsworth states in House of Commons. Helsingfors dispatches say rebellions in Petrograd suppressed with mutiny quelled. workers and soldiers once controlled areas. In Honolulu, Bolshevik government proclaims confiscation of all gold and silver, forcing ruble limits and shop closures.
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Petrograd
Moscow
Cecil B. Harmsworth
House of
United Preas
Helsingfors
Retrograd
Vty Mainte
Honolulu
Chita
Tokyo
Harding Street Named for President in Watertown
Watertown Wisconsin honors the incoming president by renaming a newly surveyed street Harding Street. The Watertown chamber of commerce is expected to notify officials of the naming as the first street named after the man who will enter the White House tomorrow.
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United Press
Watertown
Wia
Harding
White House
Waters Town
Germany Given Till Monday To Accept Term
German reps at Paris reparations conference warned to accept terms or face Allied steps. Plan includes occupation of Duisburg Duesseldorf and Ruhr port, a Rhine customs boundary under Allied control, and merchant tax. Germany argues over payment period from forty two to thirty years and seeks review of British proposals.
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Duisberg
Duenseldorf
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Rhine
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Dividend cuts hit Utah Copper and Tray Consolidated Copper
The Utah Copper company reduced its regular quarterly dividend from 3.50 to 1.00 per share. Concurrently, Tray Consolidated Copper announced it had passed its quarterly dividend due at this time.
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Associated Press
New York
Utah Copper Company
Tray Consolidated Copper Company
Strike Sanctioned by Birmingham Brotherhoods in Dispute
Assorted railway unions including sixteen midwestern and Southern groups backed a strike of workers on the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic line. The action followed a midnight conference and aims for wage adjustments amid a pending receivership and prior labor board remand. Conference set for next week with Eastern railways to discuss wage changes.
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Birmingham & Atlantic Railway
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Brotherhood of Railway
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Birmingham
Atlantic
National Federation
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New -York
Rmilway
Wisconsin Assembly Rejects Higher Appropriation for Tax Commission
The Wisconsin Assembly refused to raise the tax commission's annual funding from 5216 to 7200 amid a heated debate. Critics urged abolition while supporters warned of deficits and delayed salaries for state employees. A 2009 emergency printing board grant and a memorial cap increase were approved, despite budget constraints from the governor's economy message.
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Wisconsin
Assembly
Assemblyman
Prescott
Milwaukee
Asemblyman Cook
Marathon Wonmly
Tax Commission
Printing Board
New York Call Sues Burleson for 500600 dollars
The New York Call sues Albert Sidney Burleson in the District of Columbia supreme court for 500000 damages alleging he cancelled the second class mailing privileges of The Call. The suit accuses Burleson, ex postmaster general, of misusing powers and violating publishers rights.
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Washington, D. C
District of Columbia Supreme Court
New York Call
Albert Sidney Burleson
S. John Block
Horace S. Whitman
Call
Burleson
Postmaster General
Cal
Senate Filibuster Delays Pavy Bill Amid Army Conference
In Congress today a filibuster stalled the Pavy bill while conferees on the army measure work toward a compromise on army size and funding. Several senators plan to retire Friday and will deliver “guest songs” during an all night session as talks resume.
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Senate
Indians seek appointment of T L Sloan for Indian affairs
Special to The Northwestern Washington D C. Mitchell Oshkenaniew, Menominee delegate, petitions President-elect Harding for the appointment of Thomas L Sloan as commissioner of Indian affairs. Sloan, a mixed blood attorney in Washington, is highly regarded by advocates and senators for his leadership and advocacy of tribal self government and empowerment.
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Japan Uses Yap Controversy to Shield Expansion Drive
United Press reports from New York that Japan is using the Yap dispute as a smoke screen to advance imperial ambitions in Asia. Professor Walter B. Pitkin of Columbia warns Japan may risk war with the United States if interfered, aiming to pressure concessions while pursuing Siberian, California, Hawaii, and Philippines interests. The dialogue highlights a broader pattern of militarist leverage amid global power shifts.
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United Press
New York
Japan
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