Rail control handed back to private railroads today
Washington March 1 America's rail system, run as a public entity since December 28, 1917, was released to 220 corporate owners at 12:01 a.m. The transfer follows the wartime McAdoo program and places the agencies under corporate restoration as railroad executives resume oversight at 12:01 p.m. March 1. Director General Hines remains in post until about May 1 to settle thousands of claims, contracts, and wage disputes. Labor boards face thousands of cases, with restorative wages possible where workers prevail.
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Washington
Americas Rail Transportation System
Hines
Lo Thair
Railroad Administration
McAdoo
Labor
Tabor
Wisconsin approves 244% beer sale ruling
The Associated Press reports in Milwaukee that a federal judge has legalized manufacture and sale of 244% beer in Wisconsin. The decision, handed down today by Judge Golgers, marks a major shift in state beverage policy.
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Associated Press
Banner
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Golgers
Drastic Reduction in Army Officers Ordered by Chief of Staff
Washington March 1 Gen Marchi chief of staff ordered a drastic reduction of permanent officers from temporary ranks to regular army grades effective March 15. About 3 000 officers hold temporary ranks above permanent appointments. roughly 2 000 will revert to regular status. Field officers affected. general ranks unaffected below major. Final demotion lists not complete.
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Washington
Marchi
Bureata
General Staff
Roma
Quartermaster and Ordnance Corps
Lowser Rane
Court Upholds Formation of United States Steel Company
Washington March 1 The supreme court upheld the formation of the United States Steel Corporation and its subsidiaries in the iron and steel industry. It refused to dissolve the so called steel trust and dismissed the Sherman act suit with prejudice against dissolution though without prejudice to sue again if illegal practices resume. Justice McKenna supported dismissal and said returning to twenty year old industry conditions would be impracticable. Justice Day dissented, criticizing the decision as undermining the Sherman act.
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Washington
Supreme Court
United States Steel Corporation
Iron and Steel Industry
Steel Trust
New Jersey
McKenna
Mont
Justice Day
Nutton
Keeping Fit Campaign Starts On March 22
The state health department has set March 22 to launch the Keeping Fit campaign to raise physical fitness among boys and men in factories rural communities and schools. Pamphlets slides and charts will be distributed free to Y M C A officials ministers school superintendents and county health officers cooperative nationwide effort.
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Columbus
State Department of Health
Barbers in Cincinnati Win Large Wage Increase
Under an agreement between master barbers and the union, Cincinnati barbers will raise wages today from one dollar a week and 50 percent on receipts over twenty five dollars to twenty dollars a week and 60 percent on revenue over twenty five dollars.
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Cincinnati
Master Barbers
Union
Fire destroys four story A and W electric sign building
A major blaze in Cleveland on March 1 caused about 125000 dollars in damage to the A and W electric sign company's four story building. Fire crews fought flames in a fast moving incident with extensive smoke and structural danger. No further details on casualties or cause are provided in the available text.
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Associated
Cleveland
A. & WW. Electric Sign Company
American Association Schedule Sets 168-Game 1920 Season
The American Association released its 1920 schedule totaling 168 games, opening April 14 and ending October 8. St Paul, the defending champions, host Milwaukee on April 24, with key matchups across Columbus, Toledo, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Louisville, and St Paul highlighted throughout the season. Sunday and Saturday allotments favor Minneapolis and Milwaukee, with holiday games on Memorial and Independence Days planned around Sunday conflicts.
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Chicago
Thomas
Hickey
Columbus
Louisville
Tolelo
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Sainte
Kelley
Joe Tinker
Roger Breshnahan
Toledo
Ohio
Brewers
Minnapolis
Millers
Loutavilis
Lou Aville
Unfavorable Senate Forecast on Treaty Ratification
In Washington on March 1, Republicans forecast an unfavorable vote on ratifying the peace treaty. GOP leaders rejected changes to reservations on Article 10, while Democrats vow to oppose unless amended. Irreconcilables join Republicans to end debate, with a final vote possibly by Thursday or early next week.
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Senate
Associated Proms
Washington
Wilson
Ion
Oe Ae
Two Deaths From Bandit Raid Near Nogales, Ariz
J A Fraser American storekeeper at Ruby Postoffice 30 miles from Nogales, dies as toll from Friday raid on Fraser general store rises to two. Alexander Fraser and his brother perish after the attack. Sheriff Earhart returns after a fruitless pursuit of two bandits in Mexico. Col Carnahan says Mexican authorities are trying to capture them and opposes a punitive expedition into Mexico.
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Nogales
Ariz
J. A. Fraser
Ruby Postoffice
Fraser General
Alexander Fraser
Sheriff Earhart
Mexico
Col. Carnahan
City of Austin Sells Jail for Storage Use
Austin Minnesota reports the city has sold its jail to Roy Furtney due to a lack of prisoners under prohibition. The buyer plans storage use, with county jail to handle future jail inmates. Local authorities deemed maintaining the building uneconomical amid dry rule.
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City OF
Austin
Py Associated Press
Minn
Roy Furtney
Mexican general gets invitation to Dominion parliament opening
Hilario Medina sub secretary of foreign affairs said the Mexican consul general in Canada received an invitation to attend the opening session of the Dominion parliament in his official character. He voiced hope for prompt restoration of official recognition and friendly relations with Great Britain, according to Mexico City newspapers.
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Associated Press
Bannery Laredo
Tex
Hilario Medina
Canada
Mexico City
Senor Medina
Great Britain
Supreme Court clarifies Sherman Law on resale price fixing
The Supreme Court reversed a federal ruling, interpreting the Sherman act to prohibit resale price fixing even without an intention to create a monopoly. The Associated Press notes the decision refines the statute’s reach and clarifies legal standards in antitrust interpretation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Army takes control of inland waterways system
Washington March 1 Brigadier General Hines chief of the army transportation service assumed command over inland waterways transportation systems, now under War Department jurisdiction after transfer by the railroad administrator Hoe. The service will be maintained for the present.
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Tby
Associated Press
Tan Banner
Washington
Baker
Hines
Army Transportation Service
Inland Waterways Transportation Systems
War Department
Hoe
Wilson Begins Work on Reply to Premiers
President Wilson has started drafting his reply to British and French premiers on the Adriatic issue. He informed acting Secretary Polk of the State Department, and a prompt US response is anticipated regarding joining in direct negotiations between Italians and the Jugoslavs. Rome reports indicate Premier Nitti has already opened talks with the Jugoslavs.
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Associated Preas
Banner
Washington
Wilson
Polk
State Department
United States
Rome
Nitti
Italy
Wileson
Manifesto Urges Reforms in Mexico by General Pablo Gonzalez
Juarez Mex March 1 General Pablo Gonzalez candidate for president outlines a manifesto urging closer foreign intercourse especially with the United States. It calls for abolition of the military caste with no legal privileges, reduction of red tape, and a sweeping amnesty law to ensure lasting peace after the rebellion is suppressed.
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Associated Press
Juarez
Mex
United States
Pablo Gonzalez
Mexico
Attempted murder of Lord Acton reported
Associated Press reports an unsuccessful assassination attempt on Lord Acton the British minister to Finland at Helsingfors. Motive behind the attack is not known.
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Associated Press
London
Lord Acton
Finland
Helsingfors
North Dakota bond department reports profits and bonds
The North Dakota state bonding department shows a two year operation from 1918 to 1919 recording a net profit of 63189.04. Bonds issued for public officials total 14163150 with costs and salaries at 3892. M and premiums amount to 67081.38. The 1915 law faced constitutional challenges but was upheld by the US Supreme Court. Profits fund the treasury and may reduce or abolish premiums in the future.
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Bismarck
N. D
State Bonding Department
United States Supreme Court
Treasury of Line Fund
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