Illinois Accepts Federal Funds For Vocational Training
Springfield march 5 by a vote 50 to 1 the house passed the Kessinger vocational education bill enabling Illinois to participate in federal funds for vocational training under the Smith Hughes act. About 137000 will be available the first year with a matching state sum of similar amount. Senate concurrence and governor signature awaited.
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Wilson Blamed For His Refusal To Act
Senator Moses of New Hampshire defended a presidential decision not to call an extra session. He argued Wilson’s delay could force half a million American sons to remain in military service. The statement warned against attributing motives, noting senators see the president using the focus on Paris for a “spurious league of peace.”
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Charges of Hospital Neglect Called False
Washington March 5 Officials of the army medical corps reported to Secretary Baker they found no evidence to substantiate Representative King of Illinois accusations. Sergeant Sam Gumbiner of Galesburg Illinois delirious after an operation tore open his wounds and was moved to Walter Reed hospital ether ward where patients were allegedly left to die. The report said regulations were sometimes infringed but punishments were lenient.
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Tearney Aims to Form New Central Three Eye League
Chicago March 4 A. R. Tearney reports formation of a new baseball circuit uniting top towns from the former Central and Three Eye leagues. He was summoned to Evansville Indiana to arrange the venture and said 10000 dollars has been raised to launch the association.
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Wilson Blames Senate Group For Delay In Legislation
President Wilson denounces a group of men in the senate for delaying essential law amid a Republican filibuster as Congress adjourns. He cites duties to attend the Paris peace conference and to stay in touch with public business while away from Washington. The statement frames the obstruction as harming the nation and railway interests.
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No. The Speaker Ills on Absence Spell Uncertain Policy
A fragment cites a statement about assuming responsibility for impaired government efficiency and embarrassed finances during a period of enforced absence. The wording implies a political pledge tied to leadership gaps and financial strain while not detailing official actions or dates.
Spartacans Appeal for General Strike in Berlin
The National Spartacus League and Greater Berlin communist groups urged an immediate general strike and overthrow of the republic. Factory meetings decide on responses. Schwartze plant workers vote 12,000 to strike. Metals and railway workers favor work stoppage, aiming to prevent government action.
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Wheat Bill Signed By Wilson Increases Grain Price Support
President Wilson signed the wheat guarantee bill providing 1,000,600,000 dollars to maintain a guaranteed price of 2.26 dollars per bushel. The move aims to stabilize markets and support farmers during wartime production.
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