Germany Rejects Allied Proposal On Merchant Ships
German wireless report from Spa says talks on shipping, finance and food supply broke off. Germany demands food guarantees before surrendering merchant ships, insisting food must cover until next harvest. Allies deem 2.5 million tons of food insufficient. Spa negotiations adjourned.
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Associated Press
Stig
Germany
Entente
Spa
Paris
Armistice Commission
Fred & Ferguson
United Presa
Belgium
Germeany
United States
Hotel Crilion
France
Railroads Worry if Uncle Sam Has Charge
United Press reports Seste Barrara of the Santa Fe says railroad owners will not fret over tax or concrete plans. He asserts that as long as U S credit remains good, they will receive money eventually. Delayed action merely accumulates obligations to be paid.
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United Press
Seste Barrara
Cal—E
Santa Fe
United States
Associated Prose
Boston
Senaor Lodge
Fay
United
Five Bystanders Shot In Sicilian Gunmen Attack
Five innocent bystanders were shot and hospitalized after an attack by Sicilian gunmen. One victim died, others are in critical condition as authorities investigate the incident. Local police and federal agents pursue leads and secure the crime scene.
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United Press
Detroit
Dortandere
Germans Flock Toward Coblenz Amid Occupation Strains
Germans flocking to Coblenz from across the occupied Rhine district prompted U.S. forces to tighten travel permits to keep the zone orderly. Berlin unrest spurred a surge in applicants hoping to reach the bridgehead, with officials denying plans for organized civilian volunteer guards as prohibited enemy forces.
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Associated
Tress
Coblenz
Berlin
Geremany
Rhine
Army
Army of Occupation
Bills and resolutions reported to the Assembly today
United Press dispatch outlines committee recommendations on bills and resolutions. Eradicate barberry plant disease, investigate farm machinery costs, disallow Harvester inquiry, allow districts to borrow for teacherages, invest pension funds in bonds, require tax display on flags, abolish Bayfield County third municipal court, reduce interest on debts, bar dower of insane wife, require county judges be attorneys, raise judges' salaries in Wauke, relate district attorney office, put civil service control under Milwaukee public works, allow cities to do own work, Milwaukee mayor may appoint deputy inspector of buildings, raise deeds office fees, direct snow removal funding, establish county park commissions, repeat sleigh width statute, join Milwaukee in Lincoln memorial, grant aid to indigent soldiers, adjust state income tax receipt deduction, raise other income tax rates.
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United Press
Madison
Fletcher
McClone
Bennett
International Harvester Company
Conner
Adout
Skogmo
Wau- Wesha
Oakes
Jordan
Civil Service
Commissioner of Public Works
Milwaukee
Otto
Livers
County State Road and Bridge Committee
Fes
Passake
Howards
Axel Johnson
Kisin
Milwaukee County
Lincoln
Burke
E. H Wanson
Manitowoc Man Trained in Insurance Course in Philadelphia
Manitowoc man Lawrence Ledvina, ex-city attorney, among eighty navy personnel in an intensive insurance training class at the University of Pennsylvania under Prof Solomon Wuebner. The group will stay in Philadelphia dormitories for a month and then proceed to yards, ships and stations for lectures on insurance conversion and natal supply work. Ledvina recently completed a two month course in paycotan work at Princeton and passed the examination.
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Associated Press
Manitowee
Lawrence Ledvina
Navy
Philadelphia
Soloman Wuebner
Stan- Kewee
University of Pennasirania
Natal
Ladvina
Prineston
Former Eau Claire Man Murdered Near Rice Lake
Haul Gale Willam G Anderson forty five of Poo Lake former Eau Cisin resident was found murdered near Rice Lake with head injuries. Peter Favix an Indian charged with the crime. Witnesses say they bought liquor, argued, then went to Roux's house. Anderson was killed near a road above the town.
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United Press
Gale—Willam G. Anderson
Poo Lake
Eau Cisin
Rice Lake
Peter Favix
Anderson
Haugen
Roux
Hous
Red Flag High School passes Assembly by vote
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a measure by 42 to 41 urging Congress to take and operate county packing plants in Madison and called for immediate deportation of intered enemy aliens plus five year immigration bans. A separate 50 to 31 vote approved a red flag bill, opposed by C T S Bullard. Also engrossed 44 to 22 a bill to require analysis of metal culverts’ contents with penalties for fraud.
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Associated Press
Fictison
Wisconsin
Congress
United Press
Madison
Jae
Delaney
Green Kay
Ldbor
C. Ts. Bullard
Appleton
Rallard
Bartingale
Haner
Becker
Hest
Birrhop
Chilsen
Coe Conner
Ehlmann
Grimstad
Hansen
Hewit
Hood
Mitchell
O'Brien
Olson
Otte
Porath
Week
Whittingham
Reduction of Ansell in Rank Announced
Washington dispatch reports the demotion of Brig. Gen. T. Ansell to lieutenant colonel as part of demobilization. He remains chair of the board reviewing court martial cases. The move follows ongoing disputes with Judge Advocate Crowder over military justice.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
T. Ansell
Crowder
Ansell
Kreger
France
Judge Advocate Generals Department
Cuba
Haker
Ainsell
CASE OF COOK GOES TO THE JURY TODAY
The fate of Norman Cook, charged with killing Wattkun E. Bradway, is to be decided by a jury today after final arguments by Everett Jennings. Jennings urged acquittal as the case nears its closing.
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Cook
Associated Press
Chicago
HWL
Norman Cook
Wattkun E. Bradway
Norma
Everett Jennings
Jen- Ning
Alate
Dallay
Francia C. Gerry
Judement
Agrd
Irene Everett
W. R. King
Ovideres
Derry
United Frees
Dallas
United States Poised for Industrial Prosperity Says Postmaster General
Washington reports Postmaster General Burleson declares postal revenue trends reflect a robust business barometer. He notes November slump due to influenza and milder army payrolls, but December and January February gains suggest a broad upswing in industrial activity across communities nationwide.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Burleson
Burlesutaid
Ity Postal Service
United States
Intlueum
Postal Service
Ohio
Democratic Victory Reported to Wilson Aboard Ship
President Wilson learns of Democrat victory in a Pennsylvania special election in the Twenty second district to fill a vacancy caused by the death of E S Robbins Republican. The George Washington sails with smooth seas as Wilson rests and follows news via wireless. A storm later forces a boat drill interrupting the voyage.
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Carl D. Groat
United Mass Star
Washington
Wilson
Daniela
Secretir Tumu
Vietory
Pennnsylvania
Pennsylvania
E. S. Robbins
Republicat
George Washington
Atlantic
Associated Press
Wison
La Crosse Normal School Students Suspended for Walkout
Normal students at the La Crosse state normal school faced suspension today as an inquiry began into charges they led a walkout. The protest followed the faculty’s refusal to grant a half holiday after the basketball team won the state tournament.
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Associated Press
la Crosse
la Crosse State Normal School
Robbers Take Large Purse From Broker Messenger
In a well lit Adams Express company corridor on lower Broadway, robbers beat a broker’s messenger, a boy, and stole bonds and securities valued at 50009 dollars. The crime is tied to a bold daytime robbery.
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Associated Presa
New York
X ray Photo of Clemenceau Taken Again
An Associated Press report notes another X ray of Premier Clemenceau’s lung, showing the bullet remains in the same position. The premier and physicians express cautious relief at the exam result.
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Clemenceau
Associated Press
Varix
Havant
Premier Clemenceau
Premiera
Thay
Mayor Couzens Pushes City Market System Plan
Detroit mayor Jamen Couzens proposes a city market system and offers Cleveland market commissioner George Samman a 5000 dollar yearly post to establish a 400000 dollar market system. Samman reserves decision until tomorrow.
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Couzens
United Presse
Cleveland
Jamen Couzennt
Detroit
George FP. Samman
Samman
Died Sweeping Snow In Chicago Home
A man identified as Riddle, formerly a carpenter at Sterling, died suddenly while sweeping snow at his home in Chicago. He had moved to Chicago thirty five years ago and had earned money through real estate dealings.
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United Dress
Chicago
Riddle
Sterling
Tate
General Index and State Bills Referenced in Early Session
The snippet lists various state issues including a conscript bill and peace conference notes. It mentions American payment expectations in an occupation region, engineers performing in frigid Rocha, Mayor A C McKenry’s Washington trip, and assembly actions on bills and public utilities. It hints at topics like nickel leaf as a household item and legislative questions under consideration.
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Frigid Rocha
A.C. McKenry
Washington
Homsewife
Leeitatare
Congress to reconvene now says Will Hays
Informal gathering of Republican leaders today urged immediate reconvening of Congress due to the vast reconstruction task facing the American people. James Plays deflected questions on a leading presidential candidate, stressing party focus on unprepared peace and national problems.
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Niional
Charan
Ity
Congress
America
Sennadia House
Permapmte Wu
Waeechaukuiman J Committee
Victor Berger Draws Congressional Salary
The Socialist from Wisconsin, Victor Berger, draws pay under long odds as he sits under a prison sentence for espionage while occupying quarters in the House office buildings. Uncertainty hangs over his actual service and possible removal by the House at the extra session.
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Wisconsin
Calted Press
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Victor Lerber
conKredsmith
Railroads deny mass layoff over funds shortfall
Washington officials report railroads are not laying off workers due to money shortages. Director General Hines says only a few dismissals occurred, tied to preserving operating conditions and service. Railways vow continued operations despite stalled congressional appropriations affecting administration funds.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Railway Administration
Hines
Fire at Rio Janeiro causes massive cargo losses
Rio de Janeiro reports a fire on Tuesday damaging an estimated twelve million dollars in brake gas and endangering warehouses. The blaze threatens to burn through the week, with 96,000 bags of flour, 246,008 bales of jute, and entire warehouse contents among the losses.
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Wy United Press
Rio de Janeiro
Premier of China Advocates World League
Premier B. E. Chien Neng Hsun outlines reasons for supporting a league of nations. He says China believes in global justice and that the world should apply these principles to China’s own case and interests.
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Premier OF
China
B. E. Chien Neng-Hsun
The
Life of China
League of Nations
FRENCH AND ALLIES PRESS ADVANCE ON PEACE TERMS IN PARIS
Paris reports show Clemenceau and Col B M House discussed the day before the supreme council meeting to resolve differences among the three nations on military naval and economic terms of the preliminary peace. American and French officials expect amendments to the League covenant and debate keeping Monroe doctrine safeguards. Confidence in U S support appears cautious amid talks of stricter German terms and league integration.
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Presa
Paris Kremier T
George
Clemenceau
Lowell Mallett
United Pres Sta
Varis
Paris
America
League
John DeGandt
Caltech
League of Nations
Cove
Nant
Wilson
Ts Jihy
New York
United Press
Supreme War Council
Andre Turcien
United Prese
Germany
Tardieu
Herne. Swifr
Ermany
Herne Zeitung
Mushion
Greiigg Awod Sa Bviehen
Paria
Marie
Foumania
Panind
M. Antonescu
Boner
London
Thurday
Marth
Reuters
Fren
Belgium
Teerne
Marca
League of Nae
Spartacans Rally Amid Berlin Street Fighting
Berlin reports say rebels revived as the Spartacans regrouped after defeats, with renewed street violence and a stronger general strike. Government control appears precarious as radical leaders threaten further revolution and clashes injure republican guards in scattered incidents.
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Frank J. Taylor
United Press
Berlin
Spartacans
League Debate Bolsters Irish and World Peace Pressure
Report covers Senate feuding over the league of nations and Irish question. Senators Reed and Tom as attack the covenant as dangerous Trojan horse while O Ceallagh warns Ireland will derail ratification if its status is not addressed. Amnesty for political prisoners noted amid postwar tensions and pacific aims.
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United Pres
Republicn
Democratic
League of Nations
Sarah
Idaho
Reed
Missouri
Thomas
Colorado
League
Si Y of Arts and Sciences
Kendem
Friends of Ireland
Sean O'Ceallale
John O'Kelly
Irish Republic
Wilson
Dulenate
Europe
Ireland
America
Millona
Three Men Charged With Attempted Bribery In Army Goods Deal
United Press reports that three men including Arthur Koener of Minneapolis and J Rhoads of Norfolk were charged after an irregularities probe into negotiating to buy army goods at Caney Lodge. A preliminary hearing before Federal Commissioners was set for today.
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United Press
Canyr Lodge
Minneapolis
Arthur Koener
Wash. Tinton
Ie CL
J. Rhoads
Norfolk
Way
Militant Pickets Clash Over Women’s Vote in Milwaukee
United Press reports two public sessions in Milwaukee where White House pickets pressed their protest against women’s suffrage. Prison garb protesters toured a county jail while anti suffrage activists questioned DHS voting legality. About $1000 was pledged at a luncheon as the National Woman’s Party pushes for a special congressional session to enfranchise American women.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Wilson
National Woman's Party
White House
Wisconsin Association
DHS
Wisconsin
Francis J. Day
Urge Ding
United States
Sesson
Congress
Bliss Dead at Winneconne Village
Special to The Northwestern. F C Buss of Winneconne died Thursday afternoon after a lengthy illness due to sclerosis. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs F W Laken of Omro and Mrs J M Madizon of Fox Lake, and brother Charles Bliss of Montana. Funeral Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian church with Rev L J Albert officiating. burial at Winneconne cemetery.
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Northwestern
Winneronne
F. C. Buss
Leng Hiness
F. W. Laken
Omro
Madizon
Fox Lake
Charles Biss
Montana
L. J. Albert
Snesbyterian
Grment
Winneconne Company
Duchess Is Elected and Riots Appeal Heard
The piece notes Duchess election and an appeal set for the Bay View riot case. Madison figures Carrer and Umbrell appear for pete Tisters related to the Baysiew disturbance. District attorneys Lyndon and Bartelt, plus others, prepare arguments for the Supreme Court while a state squint caer is mentioned in a fragmented report.
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United Press
Madison
Clarence S. Carrer
Culeage
A. C. Umbrell
Milwaukee
Supreme Court
Pete Tisters
Father Sulianni
Baysiew
Lyndon—The Macher
Maclbor
J. H. Bartelt
Milwauker
Assisieugh
Conciela Vanderlant Autemer
J. EB
Merasere
London Election Returns Reflect Progressive Lead
Complete returns from the London county election show the Progressives with forty seats, the Conservatives with sixteen, and one independent securing a seat. The AP dispatch summarizes the overall shift in control following yesterday’s voting.
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Ibv Associated Pressp
London
Yeaterday
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