Bethlehem Steel Contract Claim May Be Denied
The Bethlehem Steel company’s $8,500 wartime contract claim faces tentative denial by the Shipping Board’s claims committee, with approval of a majority. A formal legal opinion underpinning a sweeping interpretation could lead to government recovery of hundreds of millions in emergency construction payments.
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Bethlehem Steel Company
Shipping Board
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Bee
Shippidge Board
Chinese problem nears crisis in foreign policy
Washington reports President Harding faces pressure over the Chinese bandit ransom case. An adviser warns direct dealings could invite more abductions and threaten peace. Military intervention would be massive, involving tens of thousands of troops, with little chance of securing captives in China’s rugged terrain. The Chinese problem grows urgent for global stability.
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Tawrene Martin
United Press Sta
Copz Wright
United Press Associations
Washington, D.C
Harding
United States
China
Hke
Zepir
Mir
Barding
Jewelry robbery and assault in Chicago on Mrs Smith
Mrs Smith wife of a One Park attorney says three men gagged, beat and robbed her fur coat worth $60,000 after overpowering her chauffeur and kidnapping her in her own car. They bound and assaulted her in a suburban area before escaping. Police questioned three men and two women linked to the scene.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Smith
FAO
Mra Smith
Mrs. Smith
Message From Hoover To Garment Meeting
Hoover urges balanced production and ethical emphasis at the International Association of Garment Manufacturers meeting. Ambiguities in names and roles are noted, with references to Miller and others as leaders or speakers in the association.
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Hoover
Garment
Associated Press
Chicago
Herbert Hoover
It & Mhesrage
Imiag
International Association of Garment Manufacturers
MF. Jamar
R. Delwir
Mira Ts
Gabhra
Miller
Oof Minauh
Cho Association
Negotiations Reported On For Sale Of Red Sox Team
Negotiations for purchasing the Boston Red Sox were reported today by Dr. Robert Yeary and E A L Schoenborn of Columbus Ohio after a two hour conference with Harry Frazee and L J Spurs Herrman. Han Johnson, AL president, was called in but offered no comment. Frazee is said to be asking three million dollars for the franchise team and park.
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Bl Od Press
Chicago
Boston Red Sox
Robert Yeary
Eal Schoenborn
Columbus
Wear
Drury
Schoenbornm
L.J. Spurs” Herrman
Red Sox
Han Johnson
Johnson
Hasala
Columbus Union
Harry Frazee
Sox
Amundsen plans polar flight in reused plane
Berlin reports Roald Amundsen will launch a north pole attempt next month using an old second hand aircraft. The Junker works manager says the craft may have a laxity meter and Amundsen, unaware of the risk, travels in Alaska to prepare. Ham mers of Seattle and other sources indicate repairs and rescue efforts race to readiness.
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Carl D. Great
United Press
Stat
Berlin
Roald Amundsen
North Pole
Alaska
Gothard Sachsenboerc
Junker Works
Haaken Hammer
Seattle
Junkers
Spitzbersen
Amundsen
Oshkosh Residents Seek Postmastership Applications Filed
Three Oshkosh citizens have filed for the postmastership. The applicants named are William Tage, Rev Ernest P. Sehiest, and RG. Ives Sanding. The report notes the special to The Northwestern Washington.
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Oshkosh
Washington
Wiliam Tage
Ernest PG. Sehiest
Ives
Rumors of New Hotels at Manitowoc Revived
Rumors of new hotels at Manitowoc revived as incorporation papers for a new hotel company appear. Dickson Emers of Bisset Reef files indicate plans for a nine room structure in the existing Manitow hotel. Local orders of kel confirm incorporation and activity around the project.
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Manitowoc
Manitowor
Wis
Dickson Femers
All Bisset Reeft P New Hotels Company
Manston Hotel
Pope Creates Two New Cardinals
Pope Pius elevates two cardinals in a secret consistory as Vatican reports detail the action. Names like Luigi Simeere and Rocca are noted among the new cardinalate, with surrounding commentary on church reforms and global relief efforts.
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Pope
Rome
Pius
Luigi Simeere
Rocca
Pope Paus
Smugglers Active Along Detroit River Waterfront
A Chicago Daily News report cites smugglers along the Detroit river near Ecorse Michigan. contraband cases from Canada, including beer and liquor, have yielded high profits for years. authorities seek more patrols and launches to cover the Detroit, St Clair, and Lake St Clair waterways.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Canada
Detroit River
Ecorse
Mich
Detroit
Chicago Daily News
Etoise
Busness
Jeferson Street
Iiguer
Mauch
Smussier
Sunnyside
Deirgit
James BE. Dawg
Alebigan
Davis
Lake St Clair
St. Clair River
Daylight Saving Ban Bill Advances to Third Reading
Wisconsin assembly debates a daylight saving ban bill sent to its third reading. The measure prohibits local adoption of daylight time, while other actions include a $15,000 state prosecution fund for steel trade cases, a cement plank feasibility study, and school tax levy adjustments. The assembly postponed a referendum question on the Eighteenth Amendment until May 21, with related motions and committee actions noted.
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Associated Press
Madison
Crvermski Senate Siu
Wisconsin
Assembly
Aner Assembly
Airs Committee
OH2
Hoch
Schess Board
Hibbing Must Vacate Streets for Iron Company
Hibbing Minnesota must vacate streets and alleys in the Nor Fort Pilar area after District Judge W A Cans ruled in favor of Oliver Mining Company. The battle spanned over six months as the firm acquired property from local firms and residents believed to sit atop one of the region’s richest iron ore deposits. More than 5,990,000 tons of ore are said to lie under the plac and 13,900,500 tons in surrounding slopes.
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Bs Associated Press
Hibbing
Minn
Fort Pilar
W. A. Cans
Oliver Mining Company
Plac
Allies Move to Avert Near East War Amid Greek Turkish Tensions
Paris reports the French foreign office confirms allied efforts to forestall a Greece Turkey clash during Lausanne peace talks. Athens faces pressure over ultimatums as a Greek fleet prowls near the Dardanelles, drawing formal protests from the Turkish government.
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Dardanelles
Associated Prose
Paris
Greece
Tureye
Soviet Russia Accepts Most British Ultimatum Demands
The Soviet Union indicates it accepts a majority of Britain’s ultimatum terms and proposes a conference to resolve remaining points. It seeks to conclude a forthright agreement granting Britain fishing rights beyond the three mile limit, pending an international convention to settle territorial waters disputes.
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Soviet
Russia
Associated Press
Ecczona
Wisconsin educational system investigation favored by Senate
The Wisconsin Senate today favored a legislative committee inquiry into the state education system. An appropriation of 29,699 dollars was proposed for the study if both houses concur. The Senate rejected a bill that would have allowed certain graduates automatic admission without examination.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wisconsin
Renate
Feet Te Tawr School
University For Wisconsin
Motorcycle Cop Faces Possible Loss of Leg
A motorcycle officer, Fond de Lat Win-Motorcycle Ya keman Ray Fogler, was severely injured in a crash at high speed and hospitalized at St Agnes. Reports say he may lose a leg, with doctors noting the leg might not be amputated. The inquiry at the hospital was scheduled for 2 pm. the officer’s condition remains critical.
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Fond de Lat
Ray Fogler
St. Agnes Hospital
Bryan Loses Fight Over Darwin Issue in Presbyterian Assembly
Indianapolis Feb 10 William Jennings Bryan accused the Presbyterian general assembly of using political tactics in the debate over evolution. The assembly rejected his resolution to ban teaching evolution in sectarian schools and blocked Dr John Wilts Baer's measure for careful oversight. Bryan criticized what he called a political machine controlling the proceedings. The outcome signals a mild liberal turn in future assembly policy as Dr Harry Emerson Fosdick's position looms for action.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
United Press
Indianapolis
Jod
William = Jennings Bryan
Presbyterian General Assemble
Assembly
Vivatore Toro
Bryan
John Wilts Baer
Pamdena
Calif
Moses
Darwin
Baer
Philadelphia
Harry Emerson Fosdyck
German mark sinks as a storm hits value and trusts
Berlin financiers fear a total collapse of the German mark after a steep recent fall. Rumors rise of labor demands and general pessimism about the currency’s future. Paris reports may push for a special currency arrangement for the Rhineland and Ruhr regions.
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Berlin
Germany
Austria
Vorgaiis
Paris
Rhineland
Formen
Cegay
Premier Halverson of Norway dies in 1915 crisis
Christiania Norway premier Halvernen dies amid political upheaval. The article notes he won party leadership and assumed premiership again after March, amid treaty complications. Mentions Portugal and admission talks affecting Norway’s government. Names and dates are uncertain due to damaged OCR.
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Christiania
Norway
Halvernen
Portugal
Offien
Deputy Sheriff Killed by Bandit in Michigan
Wolfdale Michigan reports Deputy Sheriff Weil Hemp killed by a robber who had tied him and stole 25 from Reading before escaping toward Indiana. Authorities along with weather and police joined the search for the murderer.
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Wolfdale
Mich
Sheri Weil Hemp
Reading
Sorshern
Indiana
Weathern & Igats Polle
Dortmund riot by communists shocks Berlin police scene
A communist meeting in Dortmund sparked a nighttime march and assault on a police station. Police reinforcements fired as pistol shots rang out. several officers were wounded and casualties occurred on the attacker side. Order was restored.
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Dortmund
Associated Preas
Berlin
Shearp
Domond
Fugitives Escape From Waukesha Boys' School Case
Part of a police chase in Wisconsin involves fugitives from a Waukesha boys' school. Reports describe resourceful escape attempts by several youths across streets and fields, with deputies pursuing and a horse and riders involved in the commotion. Names mentioned include Adolph Ruser and Frank Lits tigen among those who escaped.
State Roads Report From Assorevd Preves
A weathered entry lists road statuses with phrases like clear or good for several routes including Milwaukee, Shebwsan and Men roe. It notes foot traffic conditions and mentions Janecilie, Appetinslar, and Mad,son as locations with road reads.
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Janecilie
Charz Ronda
Son
C'ear
Cade G
Renorna
Cear
Milwaukee
Shebwsan
Menroe
Cisar
Whitfield escape tied to large automobile thefts in capital area
An earlier report on the escape of Whitfield is noted. Police here said John Leonard Whitfield, sought in Cleveland for Patrolman Denz Griffin's murder, fled in a large automobile stolen from a residence district. A city cordon and deputies searched Madison and surrounding areas for clues.
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Whitheld
Associated Press
Madison
John Leonard Whitfield
Cleveland
Dernis Griffin
Traction Holdings Triggered by Seggs Pfister and Vogel
Seggs Pfister and Vogel relinquish control as North American firm buys nearly all stock of the Vailey Property. News from New York and Neenah notes executives, board reshuffles, and relocation of the company’s management and assets as major assets and properties transfer.
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Seggs, Pfister and
Vogel Relinquish Traction Holdings
Vailey
Iy Agee
Ao Press
Neenah, Wi
Nec
York Pesterdas
Tracan
T. Beggs
Reif York Op Aries
the Company
the Company, & Wes
Peges
Wea Mannses
Generay
Mananer
Wisconsin legislature delays governor tax plan in push for new measure
Madison Wis Governor Blaine's income tax proposal was shelved by the senate until next Thursday after Sen Henry Huber said the finance committee in conference with the state tax commission and authors of two other tax bills would draft a new revenue measure. Progressives caucused to back a plan replacing Blaine's bill, with a new measure to be introduced by Tuesday.
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Tax Commission
Sy Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Blaine
Senate
Henry Huber
Finance Committee
House
State Tax Commission
Coatinees
Liberals prevail in Baptist convention at Atlantic City
At the Northern Baptist convention in Atlantic City Rev. John Reach Straton led a protest against Brown University president W H Faunce. Straton urged Faunce be barred from speaking amid liberal-leaning views, while Faunce defended his position before about 1,000 delegates.
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Atlantic City
Brown University
United Press
N. J
John Reach
Calvary
Straton
Faunce
Faence
Frederick FR. Traver
Narcis
New
Sirnton
Zehuir
Fource
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