Wisconsin & Northern sale to Soo line stirs graft claims
Wisconsin & Northern railroad faces no public objections as interstate commerce hearing resumes. President Jones asserts past graft accusations were blackmail. minority stockholders who sold at steep discounts appear satisfied with the sale to Soo Line, with potential litigation looming.
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United Press
Madison
Wis
Tours
Columbus
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wisconsin £ Northern Railroad
Soo Line
Jones
Wisconsin & Northern
Ray Clark
Wisconsin & Worthern
Wisconsin Railroad Commission
Minnesota Grain and Warehouse Commission
Wisconsin Attorney General
Hear
Census figures for 3 states announced by AP
Census figures for Kentucky Kansas and Connecticut reveal white populations and breakdowns by race and gender. Kentucky shows 4 180 500 whites 235 948 blacks with 1 184 736 females and 1 180 457 males. Kansas totals 1 705 906 whites 60 006 females and 909 221 males with other race counts listed. Connecticut reports 1858 722 whites 23 048 blacks 625 396 males and 685 296 females.
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Associated Press
Washington
Kansas
Connecticut
Refusal to Withdraw Suit by James A. Stillman
Mrs. Jane A. Stillman rejected her husband James A Stillman offer to drop the divorce suit with conditions. The proposed compromise included a Paris divorce, a $37,500 monthly income, perpetual ban on return to the U S or Canada, and surrender of any claim to the boy Guy in the family trust. She said she could not see any reason for compromise and denied noting Guy's legitimacy without confirmation.
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New Yort
Janes A Stillman
Stillman
Guy
Fearful Murder if Germans Attack Upper Silesia
Oppeln dispatch reports Chief Walney of the Polish Plebiscite Commission warning that if German forces strike in Upper Silesia, there will be fearful murder as Poles defend their claimed land. He described insurgent areas and tensions, with Polish officials eager to resist German advances while awaiting allied occupancy.
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Silesi
Adelbert, Korfanty
Carl D.grost
United Press
Oppeln
Upper Silesia
Woatney
Watney
Wolney
Beurden
Ceredendaly
Silesia
Weill
Herr Urbanch
Wotner
Poland
Rome
Breslau
Lioyd George
House of Commons
Legians
Detroit Woman Charged With Murder In Kidnapped Boy Case
Elizabeth Lewen known as Mae Le Grande is jailed on murder charges after investigators tied her to the abduction and death of 8 year old Max Ernest. Police say the body was found in a marsh on Detroit's east side after a five day search. The father had urged authorities to suspect her involvement amid neighborhood reports and a prior sighting near the marsh.
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United Press
Detroit
Evelyn Elizabeth Lewen
Lewen
Ernest
Comalissioner
Elzabeth Lewen
Max Ernest
Mrd
Fight over Linney tests Republican split in Senate
Washington dispatch reports a partisan feud within the Republican Party as progressives move to block Senate confirmation of Frank A. Linney, Harding's Western North Carolina district attorney nominee. They accuse Linney of aiding Negro exclusion from politics and shifting delegates away from Johnson in North Carolina's presidential primary, signaling a power struggle over party direction.
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LC. Artin
Washington, D. C
Repubicaain
Senate
Frank A. Linney
Harding
United States
North Carolina
Linney
Borah
Johnson
Kenyon
Tlianoy
Becase
Republican Prize Committee
Chicago
Congress Today and Committee Hearings Update
Congress Today outlines committee actions including nomination of PD H Blair as internal revenue commissioner by the finance committee and hearings on the navy bill. The Interstate Commerce and Military Affairs committees resume work on tariffs, army needs, and related conferenc es while immigration and private naturalization bills are reviewed.
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PD. H. Blair
Internal Revenue
Interstate Commerce
Navy
Bersdot
Judiciary
Agriculture Committee
Naval
carriers + Immigration committee
Tension over Silesia revolt eases as talks advance
London and Paris exchange views on the upper Silesia issue amid expectations of a Lloyd George and Briand meeting next week. Paris reports Briand cabinet discussions favor harmony with Britain while not abandoning Poland's gains. Britain may seek concessions on German territories and interallied commissions aim to report by Saturday.
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London
Belmum
Franer
Germany
Upper Shesta
Amserte
United Press
Paris
Great Britain
Briand
Upper Silesia
Poland
Iwita
Tinfy
Rent Concessions Offered in Chicago
Chicago rents see concessions as inducement for prospective tenants. Real estate agents report free rent for longer terms in upscale apartments, but few moderate priced options remain available. High end units attract tenants with favorable terms, while mid range rents show limited supply.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Aeroral
Ocron
Federal Aid to Prosperity Urged by Mason Open Shop Backed
The New York American reports businessmen urging federal aid to return to normal employment conditions. They promote universal open shop, reduced taxes, and cooperation between employers and workers. Stephen Mason of Mitleburgh voices a constructive policy favoring thrift and stability to end strikes and revive prosperity.
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Haron
New York
Ehithon
Maoson
Creditors Allow Concerns to Continue Operation
Creditors reached unanimous agreement at a meeting to allow the two concerns to continue operating under HF Belew. The arrangement preserves ongoing business activity with Belew in a supervising capacity while lenders oversee the transition and ensure stability for the enterprises.
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Associated Press
Marinette
Hiram VO
Twee Congernin Ees
Willard's Testimony on Railroad Earnings and Property Value
Boston & Ohio Railways president Daniel Willard testifies before the interstate commerce committee, detailing from 1912 to 1920 declines in property value and net revenues, variations in freight and passenger service, and rising capital costs that offset margins, with figures showing revenue changes and operating expenses during the period.
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Associated Press
Raliwiy
Dantel Willard
Boston & Ohio Haliwis Company
Wiltherd
Thery
Bot
Youth Robber Arrested by Outagamie Sheriff
Milwaukee suspect Frank Husgowles was captured in Outagamie County after attempting to officers near Apnieton. He claimed escape from a U S marshal in Green Bay and from jail following a robbery of a Kalonn worth $7,000 in cash and $15,000 in bonds, aged 17, using a farm in Florence county.
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United States
Green Bay
Chierge
Florence County
Wild West costume lands youth in judge's court
A youth wearing a wild west costume with a revolver caused a court appearance. He was fined $26 and costs after court proceedings described by Brenner. The case involved a theft charge tied to a belt and hat left with a note. He previously fled district court and later surrendered, receiving a sentence and probation at a farm in Wisconsin.
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S Mulwauker
Henry Brenntr
Slad Ua
Snucs
Ombrinu Flaming Neckerc
Tual
Brenner
Chicago
New Lisbon
Wit
Former Collier's Editor Named Ambassador to Italy
Richard Washburn Child, former Collier's Weekly editor, selected by President Harding as American ambassador to Italy. Child, once of New York, now in Washington, has ties to the Republican National Committee and to the 1920 campaign efforts.
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Collier’s
Washington
Richard Washburn Uhird
Collier's Weekly
Bite
Blarding
Amansecor
Italy
Mr. Ghild
New York
Dummer
Harding
Marion
Bank President and Son Held on Forgery Charges
Quirk, president of Arcola State Bank, and his son Jobo Quirk were bound over to the grand jury on forgery charges tied to two notes. Investigators anticipate a bond of more than $100,000 in irregularities. Ernst & Son grain firm and other holdings valued at over $221,000 face potential loss as directors seek to cover the shortage.
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Assoriance Poms
Tuscola
Quirk
Jobo Quirk
Arcola Stitn Bank
Arcola
Justien -Egurt
M. T. Quirk
Boone
John Mitrnat
Ernat
Owice Bankruph
Charger
Arcola State Bible
Byrie
Ernst & Son
Grain
Federal leaders wary of martial law in West Virginia strike
United Press dispatch reports President Harrison reluctant to deploy federal troops despite mine strike unrest in West Virginia and Kentucky. Secretaries Weeks and Weeks discuss state requests, but the federal stance favors state control unless violence escalates beyond local capacity.
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United Press
Washington
ID. C
Holding Ix
Palapathal
West Virginia
Sime
Morraw
Ant Morgan
Fera Jy
Williamson
Nejuly
Mingo County
W. Va
Morgan
Morrow
Kentudy
Washington, D
Martel
Union recognition fight cancels local banquet
Armed labor dispute near Mt. Joseph Missouri leads to the cancellation of a town banquet. Cooks and workers of a local union threaten action as the Missouri Federation of Labor weighs a broader recognition drive. The event was called off amid tense negotiations and uncertain outcomes for labor unity.
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Mt. Joseph
Mn Fortune
Missouri Federation of Labor
Leow
Ott
Postmasters Rule Expands Civil Service Exam Reach
Washington dispatch reports President Hurd has issued an order redefining postmaster appointments under civil service rules. After exams, the President will select the top candidate from three high marks, based on business training experience and executive ability to ensure efficient administration.
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Florian Lampert
M. C
Washington, D. C
Hurdias
ARMY
Jaca Ohver vst Ton Teorperature Hamarks LS Rain
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