War bills loom large as states seek land reclamation funds
Western governors and lawmakers pressed Congress for a 250 million dollar land reclamation appropriation. House Republican Leader Mondell warned that next year’s budget must shrink by about one billion plus added war financing costs. He regretted the limited reclamation funds available and noted possible further costs from increased veterans benefits. Governor Larrazolo urged returning public lands to states, while other speakers spoke at a joint hearing on public lands.
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Navy
Joint Congressional Committees
Larrazolo
New Mexico
Switzerland Makes Public Latest Peace Negotiations
Paris Jan 15 The Swiss federal council has made public the latest negotiations between the supreme council and the Swiss government regarding Switzerland joining the League of Nations. A memorandum asks the supreme council to allow time for a referendum and seeks decisions on Swiss neutrality and its scope under the 1915 treaties. Switzerland could accept an abridgment of its neutrality.
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Associated Press
Paris
Swiss Federal Council
Supreme Council
Switzerland
League of Nations
West delegation pursues separate lands bill in Washington
Governor Davis of Idaho, chairing the western executives, said an executive committee is drafting a bill to reclaim arid western lands, separate from existing requests for federal appropriations. The delegation will stay in Washington for joint sessions with Republican steering committees and then with the Ways and Means Committee.
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Idaho
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Senate
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Catholic Women's League Enjoys Musical Program
The Catholic Women's League met yesterday at Mrs Barry Hazel's home with twenty five members present. After a brief business session a musical program followed featuring piano solo by Mrs Fred Beckwith a duet by Beatto Steele and Clarence Koob and a reading by Mrs D Regan. Hostesses were Mesdames W Taylor and M Wolfe. The next meeting will be at Mrs Wolfe's home on February 15.
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Vocal Recital by Advanced Pupil Group Receives Praise
The vocal recital by advanced pupils of Miss Almendinger last evening proved a musical success. Each selection was well received with Mesdames Shearer Dwight and others, Miss Almendinger, James Hall, Q Landis, and O P Duvall performing, with Mrs Merlin Batley at the piano.
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Colorado College Edges Nebraska 25 to 22
Colorado College defeated the University of Nebraska 25 to 22 in a college basketball game reported from Colorado Springs. The result highlights a close contest with key plays and scoring by both teams.
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the Associated Press
Colorado Springs
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Colorado
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University of Nebraska
Water Power Passed by Senate A.P. Report
The Senate voted nearly three to one to pass the water power development bill differing in some respects from the House measure but broadly the same bill pursued for a decade. 52 lawmakers supported it. five Republicans and 13 Democrats opposed. The bill heads to conference to reconcile House and Senate versions amid debates over licensing and Indian land considerations.
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Associated Press
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Congress
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Minesota
Senate
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Dawes Projects
Seiad Lenroot
Wisconsin
Walgh
United States
Walsh
Stage long wake for old man booze
A 36 hour wake for John Barleycorn began in New York with venues opening at 6 pm. Mourners aimed to drink as much non prohibition liquor as possible before midnight tomorrow. Prohibition enforcers were scarce and prices rose up to 30 dollars per quart of champagne and high priced drinks. Coffins were carried into some restaurants at midnight as dirges played. Mouquin’s downtown will close Saturday night as dining halls suffer. Brooklyn saloonkeepers hope repeal may come and plan to sell soft drinks.
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John Barleycorn
Mouquin
Brooklyn
California wine growers to distribute product
California wine men will distribute wine to purchasers tomorrow under option contracts. Theodore Bell, attorney for California wine interests, announced tonight.
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California
Associated Press
San Francisco
Theodore Bell
Treasury Minister Myer Resigns Amid Bavarian Split
Berlin Jan 15 Herr Myer minister of the treasury has resigned his post. The step is reported to follow the separation of the Bavarian peoples party from the center party in the national assembly.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Herr- Myer
Treasury
Bavarian Peoples Party
Center Party
National Assembly
Wallace Represents America At Treaty Ceremony
Paris January 15 Ambassador Wallace had full credentials to represent the United States as plenipotentiary in connection with the Hungarian treaty ceremony this afternoon. He acted on behalf of America in the proceedings.
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Associated Press
Paris
Wallace
America
Bulgarian Delegation Praised After Handing Over Fact
The act was handed over and drew favorable comment from members of other delegations. The phrase caused discussion among attendees as details were reviewed.
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Andy Bulgarian
Governor Grants Two Weeks Reprieve for Murderer
Lincoln Neb January 15 Gov Samuel McKelvie granted Vincent Grammar and Allen two weeks reprieve to the death sentence. Grammar and Allen, convicted in Howard County murder, were to be electrocuted tomorrow at the state penitentiary. Federal Judge Thomas C Munger denied Cole habeas corpus and will consider an appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Neb
Jane
Samuelhe “McKelvie
Tate
Allen
Vincent
Cole
United States
Circuit Court’ of Appeal
Pershing Presents Motor Ambulance to Memorial Hospital
In Wyoming on January 15 General John J Pershing presented a motor ambulance as a mark of honor to Frances Warren for whom Pershing Memorial Hospital is named. The event occurred as Pershing prepared to depart for Salt Lake City. A second notable result: Kid Fontana of the 15th Cavalry defeated Patsy Brannigan of Denver in a ten round bout at Fort Russell.
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Associated Press
Cyenne
Salt ‘Lake’ City
John ‘J
Pershing
Frances “Warren
Pershing Memorial Hospital
Kid Fontana
Tifteenth “Cavalry
Patsy Brannigan
Denver
Fort Russell
Vigilance Committee Aids Government In Profiteer Crackdown
Boston reports that a national vigilance committee to police retail shoe profiteering will be offered to the government by the National Shoe Retailers Association. The group aims to support justice efforts to curb high prices, favoring cooperation over confrontation.
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Associated Press
Boston
Department, of Justice
National Shoe Retailers’ Association
German Evacuation of Silesia Begins
Berlin dispatch says German troops started withdrawing from Silesia yesterday as Allied pressure intensifies. Official reports emphasize orderly retreat to prepared lines while preserving guard. The move follows heavy bombing and calls for continued resistance in other fronts.
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Berlin
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