Unsuccessful Robbery at Vandyne State Bank Foiled
An overnight attempt to rob Vandyne State Bank failed after thieves used an acetylene torch on outer and inner vault doors. Although the vault was breached, no valuables were taken. about $25 in silver and Liberty bonds remained untouched. A stranger, seen near a Vandyne auto dealer, is suspected, with an 5S shaped wrench as a clue.
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Vandyne State Bank
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Oshkosh
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Oshkesh
Focal Police
Status of Kiel Canal as International Waterway
The Rhine should be opened to all nations without discrimination per a peace conference report from the commission on international water ways. Kiel canal status favors freedom of use by merchant ships and warships in peace while remaining German owned and operated. Fortification not yet decided by military experts. Belgian duties on German vessels rejected. a general conference within a year urged to address complex navigation questions.
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Kiel Canal
Referendum and Initiative Bill Faces Key Votes
Madison reports the assembly voted 50 to 28 to engross a constitutional amendment to give the people the initiative and referendum. A motion to indefinitely postpone failed 47 to 42. Debate touched on press influence and party platforms as lawmakers pressed for or against direct public lawmaking.
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Madison
Assembly Today
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Breakin at Vandyne State Bank Ends Fruitless Raid
Burglars using an acetylene torch breached the outer vault door but halted their effort. Details of the attempted heist are reported on this page.
Senate Bills Passed By Assembly Amid Municipal funding Notes
The assembly concurred in Senate bills including Nye rating six percent interest on municipal refunding bonds and Burke allowing abandonment of the commission form after three years. Pullen proposals extend to cities the statute settling contracts for public work and end city clerks reporting.
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Civil Service Commission Undergoes Major Shakeup
President Wilson appoints Martin A. Morrison of Indiana and George K. Wales of Vermont to the civil service commission, replacing John A. Melhenny and Herman W. Craven as resignations trigger a potential full reorganization. Congress and others seek a temporary delay while White House and secretary officials discuss the action.
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Indiana
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Vermont
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White House
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Paris
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Congress
Commission
Charles M. Galloway
Herman W. Craven
John A. Melhenny
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Tait
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Police watch for eloping quartet
Police of nearby cities were asked to watch for a quartet of alleged elopers based on statements by a thirteen year old schoolgirl. She said Bernice Hafferty fifteen Muriel Mathixen fourteen ran away with a soldier and two sailors, James Prooks and Williams Hamlin both seventeen. The Mathixen family is in Madison Wisconsin.
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Bernice Hafferty
Muriel Mathixen
James Prooks
Williams Hamlin
Mathixen
Madison
Wis
Receiver Appointed for Consumers Packing Company
Judge Landis in the United States court appointed a receiver for the Consumers Packing Company amid fraud accusations involving two indicted men and two others held to the grand jury. The court ordered the return of fees to attorneys Symnes and Fogle and warned about misused funds amid alleged stock fraud and perjury.
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Women and Jobs Postponed War Labor Board Meeting
In Washington, the postwar question of whether women may retain men’s war jobs was postponed from today to next Friday at the request of women’s representatives.
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Victory Loan Campaign Opens April 21 Ends May 10
The Victory Liberty loan campaign will open Monday April 21 and end Tuesday May 10. Officials urge industry workers and citizens to contribute to the national drive. Includes calls for public meetings and participation across cities.
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Lusday
Old Fashioned Law of Supply and Demand Queried
Washington report cites Department of Agriculture figures on March 1 frozen poultry meats and butter stocks, showing price and stock changes across chickens, fowls, turkeys, eggs, and meats. Increases and decreases are noted for beef, lamb, pork, cheese, and dairy products with varied percent changes.
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Victory Will Be Lost Reason Desot Rule at Peagetable
Paris, March 11. Secretary of State Lansing told the Interallied Press Club that allies must aid Germany to sell goods in foreign markets to avert Bolshevik danger. He argued liberty is sacred, praised U.S. and French cooperation, and warned new dangers as Germany faces hunger and social unrest after defeat. Germany must be forced toward order and pacify the red terror or risk further conflict. Continued on page 13.
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Peace conference advance aboard the Washington
President Wilson presses for swift peace talks as the George Washington speeds toward Brest. Advisers expect a plenary session within a week of arrival to resolve key questions. A new destroyer escort joined the ship near the Azores as the vessel nears France.
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League Faces Problems at Westminster Conference
Lord Shaw opened the league conference at Westminster with delegates from Britain France the United States Norway and others. He warned that the League covenant as drafted raises substantive issues and questions the balance of power between great and small nations in practice.
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Threat of sinking ship by British troops in US port
Reported by Associated Press from Malifax that 100 British troops in U S service threatened to sink the transport Toloa unless allowed to land and proceed to the United States. The ship had landed Canadian authorities and men were en route to New York when halted for coal in Halifax due to a strike. Captain Jackson said no guns were aboard and the ship was at the mercy of the soldiers.
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May Correct Mistakes in Income Reports
The Internal Revenue Bureau advised taxpayers and return preparers amid confusion in income tax filings. Revenue officials indicated corrections and amended returns would be processed as part of the latest guidance, with emphasis on accurate reporting and timely submission from collectors nationwide.
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Report on Czechs and Slovaks Advance Plans
A March report notes progress by Czech and Slovak workers under duty of Jules Camben. The committee on Carche and Slovak matters has nearly completed its work and directs the preparation of a final report.
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Jules Camben
Chner Al Index and Republican Stance on World Affairs
Fragmented OCR notes report on League of Nations, German occupation, and trade debates. Mentions Allen, West Prussia, liberties, and self determination amid a festival of dates and weather remarks.
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Great Britain
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Returning American Sees War Through New Eyes in Northwestern Piece
Special to The Northwestern reports on a New York American returning from England and France who finds a transformed view of home. He praises the bravery of soldiers and overseas relief efforts, but condemns partisan isolation and calls for preserving the wartime spirit while avoiding domestic quarrels. The piece argues many Americans resemble a compass, ready to misdirect unless guided by national duty.
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