Big Five Meet As Rail Labor Talks Continue
A joint session with the Big Five union executives and Ben W Hooper of the railroad labor board discussed a possible strike settlement. Hooper described a viable option and said no promises were made while urging workers to refrain from drastic action. Separate and combined meetings were planned for this afternoon.
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Hooper
Hooter
Moon
Hlste
Hooper Wais
Mr Hooper
Mir. Hooper
Main Road to Milwaukee Opens with Concrete Highway
Special report notes that starting Oct 29, the concrete work on state highway No. 15 between Fond du Lac and Milwaukee will be open to traffic. Detours are abandoned. most of the route will be concrete, wide and smooth with only a few miles unpaved, marking a major improvement for motoring between the Fox river valley and Milwaukee.
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Fond du Lac
Milwaukee
Fox River Valley
Ford du Lac
Lomra
Brron
Lomira
Theresa
Milwauikee
Schleisingervile
Beloit Gas Rate Cut Reported by Utilities
Beloit Water Gas and Electric company announces a voluntary reduction of 15 cents per 1,888 cubic feet of gas. State utilities commission officials say the cut has been approved and will affect Beloit customers.
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Beloit Gas
United Fress
Beloit Water Gas and Fredric Company
State
Aoing
Freight embargo partially lifted on Texas road
The International & Great Northern freight embargo, in effect since a walkout by about 44 yardemen and switchmen, was eased today by Horace Booth, manager. Shipments from Longview Junction, SaraptoMo and Taylor to Mexico are now accepted, and consignments within the company system will be handled.
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United Press
Tex
International & Great Northern
Momter
Horace Booth
Waffie
Three
Maimure and
Girl Vanishes During Recess in New Jersey School
Stella Ostrosky aged unknown disappeared during recess at a country school near Fresh Ponds New Jersey amid a wave of wildman crime reports. Police hold Louis Lively a black man suspected in other attacks and a separate man Frank Jankona is jailed in Janet Lawrence murder case with alleged confession from an associate.
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United Press
Fresh Ponds
Stella Ostrosky
New Jersey
Stella
Janet Lawrence
Kluxen Woods
Madison
Westwood
Louis Lively
East Moorestown
N. J
Lively
Janette Lawrence
Klaxen Woods
Frank Jankona
Jankona
Frank
Greory
Grex
Newark Detective Bureau
Janikona
McGrory
Fite
Complaints Against Interstate Commerce Commission Made
Washington complaints were made before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee by the Wisconsin state rail and utilities commissioners. Carl P D Jackson framed the charge that ICC has stretched authority to nearly extinguish state power over intrastate rail rates without hearings or investigations.
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Associated Press
Washkinxton
D.C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
State Raluar Commission
Federal Commission
Carl P D. Jackson
Wisconsin State Commission
National Association of Railway and Utilities Commissioners
Florida storm causes up to five million in property damage
Tropical hurricane damage across Florida is estimated at about 5,003,009 dollars by insurers. Tampa reports losses between 1,568,066 and 2,000,006 dollars. Five deaths were recorded today including two near St Peterabute and in Tampa and surrounding areas.
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Associated Press
Tempe
Fla
Florida
Tampa
la Tampa
Mail truck robbery nets vast cash and bonds
New York Postmaster General Hays arrived to take charge of the registered mail robbery. Early estimates put the loot at up to 10 million, with cash, jewels, bonds, stocks and notes seized. Banks report substantial missing securities as investigators pursue three armed bandits.
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Associated Press
New York
Hote Alex
Jaar
Frank Hevranck
iBy United Press
Noldun
Tower Broadway
Hays
Contempt of Court Convict Pardoned by Governor Blaine
Peter Christ of Rhinelander was pardoned by Governor Blaine after four months imprisonment for contempt of court. He had disobeyed a temporary injunction against picketing during a strike, with supporters arguing the injunction no longer justified the imprisonment. Thousands of workers statewide had urged the pardon.
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Blaine
Associated Press
Madtiem
Peter Christ
Rhinelander
Christ
Inj
Second Subway Panic Strikes Brooklyn Train
A second New York subway panic within a week followed a blast on a train in Brooklyn. Lights failed, flames erupted, and passengers struggled for exits as glass cut fifteen in one car and many were injured by smoke and crush injuries. Smoke filled vents sent alarms to area streets.
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United Break New Yrk
Fee
Brooklyn
Uhey
Statons
Democrats Renew Fight for Higher Corporate Tax Rate
Senate Democrats renew push for a higher corporation income tax after this year. They seek a graduated rate from 14% to 25% based on net profits, with the top rate applying to income over 500000. Majority leaders expect to pass a 16% provision, under a Thursday consent framework.
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Associated Presa
Washington, D. C
Senate
Democratz
Walsh
Massachusetts
Thce
Ultimatum to Hungary Over Karl Surrender Sparks Invasion Threat
Vienna reports the Little Entente demands surrender of former Emperor Karl and Empress Zita. Serbia Czech Romania threaten armed invasion if refused. Hungary’s Regent Horthy says surrender would be unconstitutional. Karl and Zita to be interned aboard a British monitor as council decides fate.
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United Press
Vienna
Little Entente
Hungary
Yy United Press
Obule Entente
Karl
Rourpania
Jugo-Slavia
Czecho- Slovakia
Kart
Cive
Jutla
Horthy
Zita
Alles
Counc
Leogay
Toral
Motheim Tees
Danube
Prohibition Agent Sona T Foley Killed in Raid
Federal agent Sona T Foley was shot and killed during a raid at the Elma hotel in Mt Pass. Foley, who was searching a closet, was struck when a shot rang out. one cartridge from his own gun fired. Hotel proprietor David Champagne was in the room and faces investigation.
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United Presa
Mt. Pass
Joan T. Foley
Prohibition
Elma
Foley
Lahot
Davidt Champagne
Fred
Jves Bela
Bloodhounds to Furnish Clue in Priest Slaying Near Lead
Mitchell bloodhounds are expected today to aid police in solving the priest Belknap murder on a Lead highway. Authorities pursue a lone assailant amid rumors, while Bishop Lawler notes a likely mentally unbalanced suspect. Rewards total 1500 dollars. theories link to the Heslin case in California. Dolly Mason is alleged by Hightower but considered mythical by police.
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Mitchell
Callon
A. BK. Helknap
Pievt
Lawler
Father Belknap
California
Patrick FE. Heslin
Belknap
Hightower
San Rafael
Calif
William A A. Hightower
Patrick E. Healin
Father Belnap
Lead & D
Ran Finticles
San Quentin Prison
Father Healin
San Francisco
Tee
Heslin
Liner race to bring Pershing and Foch to America
United Press reports two ships racing to New York Harbor Paris carrying Marshal Foch and George Washington carrying General Pershing aim to dock together at quarantine around 2 p.m. tomorrow. The Washington seeks to approach by port to greet Foch ashore as the American Legion signals support.
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United Press
New York
Paris
Marshal Foch
America
Shipping Board
George Washington
General Pershing
New York Harbor
Maurase
French Line
Tomor
Foch
Amerean Legion
Senate Hurdles and Hearings Dominate Congress Session
Senate debates tax bill and investigates Mingo war claims while the Interstate Commerce Committee hears Capper bill reasserting Transportation Act guarantees clause. Haiti atrocities inquiry continues. House action targets revolution against Representative Blanton. Civil service reform, merchant marine reviews Alaska fisheries, and judiciary panel discusses ant bul lynehi.
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Interstate Commerce Committer
Haiti
Blanton
Democrat of
Texas
Judiciary Committee
Conaklers
Vote of Genase for Blanton Instead of Expulsion
Texas Representative Blanton faces possible expulsion after a dramatic defense of his action in The Congressional Record. Democratic leader Garrett proposed a substitute vote to sanction rather than expel. Mondell condemned the affidavit’s wording as unspeakably vile while Blanton defended his motive and maintained he acted to protect publication integrity.
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Texas
Associated Press
Washington
Blanton
House
Garrett
Tennessee
Terar
Mondell
Ie House
Gilt
Gary Hin
Blantnn
Congress
Stanton
Ealfold
Minten
Texas Xentfp
Blanten
Women Denounce County Board Action On Beer
Milwaukee federation of church women denounces county board action on beer and light wines at a meeting. The group signals a statewide drive on vice conditions in Wisconsin and urges all women’s clubs to cooperate in the effort.
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County Board
United Press
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Federation of Church Woden
Wreconsin
Missing Hunters Searched In Lake Winneconne Tragedy
No trace of Fay Shoetpscr Henry Kabuna or Mikesville men found after a missing night dive in Lake Winneconne. Dozens searched by boat and drag lines as a skiff drifted from Lake Winneconne toward Clark's Bay. The missing pair, Henry Kalbus and Thompson, were last seen near the Paulsen launch damaged by batteries. Thompson's dog reached shore. no other belongings found.
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Fay
Henry
Kabuna
Mikesville
Lake Winneconne
Lake Poygun
Edward Chapman
Ray Kirkman
Joseph Bell
Richter’s Point
Clark's Bay
Clark’s Bay
Paulsen
Winneconnne
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Menasha
Oshkosh
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Shkeeville
Lloyd George May Have to Postpone Washington Visit
Special to The Northwestern Madise reports that Prime Minister Lloyd George may delay his Washington trip due to the Sinn Fein negotiation crisis in Ireland. The article notes little progress in the talks and suggests the outcome could delay key decisions at the conference.
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Washington
Associated Press
London
Secsior
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Toda
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