Supreme Court Sustains Debs Trial Verdict
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld Eugene Debs's conviction under the espionage act for statements in a Canton Ohio speech last June. The decision focused on obstruction of recruiting service, affirming the verdict, and reviewed Debs's defenses while noting the act's broad restrictions on disloyal or anti-war language. Debs, a four-time presidential candidate, had argued free speech protections and challenged evidence from the St. Louis Socialist platform. The court’s opinion, written by Justice Holmes, concluded the fourth count must be sustained as the statements could reasonably obstruct recruiting.
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Daniels to confer with Naval Board on warship design
Secretary Daniels and advisers will meet Navy General Board officers before sailing on the Leviathan to Europe. They aim to study warship design questions and report to Congress on abandoning dreadnoughts for a composite ship, while reviewing all wartime lessons.
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Accident Breaks Up Mid Air Jazz Program
An army plane planned to hover over the Madison Square Garden exposition in New York carrying a piano and pianist, but engine trouble forced Captain Carolin to descend from 2000 feet and crash nose first into mud near the Standard Aircraft field in Elizabeth New Jersey. All seven officers aboard were uninjured.
Cuba Unions Reject Arbitration Award
Havana on March 11 reports several unions including chauffeurs refuse the strike settlement offered by the committee and President Menocal. Traffic improves only slightly as many workers do not return to work. Convicts are put to street cleaning duties due to the strike harming city conditions.
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Solons Plan Ten Trin State Budget Debates
Jefferson City Mo March 11 members of the Fiftieth General Assembly began the week ready to trim tentative budgets in line with Governor Gardner. Revenue sources to offset $2.5 million lost to prohibition enforcement are under discussion as bills move toward engrossment. The house debated a league of nations resolution and workmen compensation legislation with state insurance. Rural school reform bills would create county boards of education and empower supervision of teachers. Road bills propose shared costs with the federal government and a four member highway board. A constitutional reform plan faces opposition over cost and political redistricting, with Republicans threatening to block unless senatorial redraw is agreed.
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Missouri
Jail Breakers Rout Posse At River Bank
In Muscatine on March 11 three fugitives from Rock Island county jail used a ruse to escape a pursuing posse. A Fairport village guard formed to arrest them as they headed downstream in a skiff. Hidden weapons under the boat overturned the posse operation. the leader was captured and disarmed. The fugitives vanished into woods as an all night search continued.
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Moonshiners Deduct Losses After Federal Raids
The Internal Revenue Bureau ruled that income from illegal businesses is taxable and losses from such ventures, including moonshine operations and gambling dens, are deductible up to the business earnings. It allows deduction for lost stills, fines, and furniture destroyed, with winnings and losses to be reported per individual circumstances.
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Cancel German Opera Season In New York Amid City Opposition
At the insistence of Mayor Hylan and Police Commissioner Enright the Lexingto n Theater cancelled plans for a season of German operas to open tonight, citing potential public disorder. The decision ends the planned program under theater management.
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Denver Carpenters Strike Over Wage Increase
Denver carpenters walked out on Monday after general contractors refused a wage raise. The strike disrupted construction as the majority of Denver building sites were affected by the stoppage.
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Sims Downplays London Soldier Riots After Sunday Event
Admiral Sims in a Sunday briefing to the Associated Press played down the London Eagle hut incident as sporadic and insignificant. He noted London police view American troops as well behaved. A commission will investigate, with officers from both sides and a British representative. Two Australians among injured improved by morning.
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Admiral Sims
Associated Press
Eagle Hut
Grafting Bill for University Budget
Springfield Ill July appropriations draft for University of Illinois bi ennium begins with Rep W H Miller Champaign proposing a one mill tax to raise 5 million dollars for salaries repairs and campus buildings. A clinical laboratory and other campus needs are also funded pending house committee hearings next week. President Wilsons father born in Steabemville.
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Edward J. Smerval
House Committee On Appropriations
Irish officers petition King George for home rule
A petition signed by Irish army officers requests that Irish home rule be submitted to the peace conference. Signers include Major General William B. Henkie and Brigadier General Davyrell T. Harmon among others, noting 200 000 Irish and an equal number from British dominions volunteered for the war.
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Pine Tar Honey Remedy Cures Colds And Coughs
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey soothes tickle and aids phlegm relief from colds grippe bronchitis and asthma. The balsamic ingredients soothe and help nature scatter phlegm congestion while providing comfort. Available in 30c 60c and 1 20 a small cost for relief.
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Why Chilly Weather Brings Rheumatism
An old advisory explains rheumatism worsens in cold damp air. It urges warmth, less meat, and drinking water. It credits uric acid buildup to kidneys and skin pores failing in cold. It recommends four ounces of Dad Salts daily for a week to flush acids, touting benefits.
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