Senate Passes Cummins Peck Railway Bill Report
The U S Senate approved the Cummins Peck railroad bill 47 to 17, sending the measure to the president for signature. Debate focused on the 1 2 percent guaranty and anti strike provisions with opposition from organized labor and Southern interests.
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Interstate rate dispute sparks labor rights debate
A discussion before the Interstate Commerce Commission questions a proposed 50 percent rate adjustment. Senator Thobnsetfrom and other lawmakers argue the plan distorts fairness and could deny justice, stressing labor organizations should not seize power to override citizen rights.
Bolshevik Tr
Denikine forces recaptured Rostov on the Don by Russian volunteer troops from the south Russia front. Rostov was retaken February 20 with 150 prisoners and 22 casualties reported by the British military mission.
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Home Rule Bill Delayed in House of Commons
Irish home rule bill, slated for introduction in the House of Commons today, has been delayed and may not be introduced this week. The delay stems from three major changes kept secret, reportedly altering the borders, finance, and the control of customs.
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Teachers Strike at Monongahela High School
Seven of nine Monongahela high school instructors refused to report for duty after a 40 percent pay raise ultimatum. Ministers and other local persons responded to the school board’s call for volunteers.
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Monongahela, Pa
Monongahela High School
Peprescione
Conscription Ends March 31 as British Army Strength Set
British War Minister Churchill announces in the House of Commons that federal conscription will end March 31. The peacetime strength of the army will be about 220 000, excluding India. He notes heavy military expenditures and mentions new poison gas tests and a 20 mile per hour supertank to be emphasized in the service. The article also reports the US transport Buford returning from Russia with 247 undesirable aliens aboard.
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Federal raid to quell Michigan rebellion report
Major Dalrymple leads a federal raid flow to Tren county Michigan to arrest local officials amid reports of revolt against the eighteenth amendment. He vows no bloodshed but will enforce prohibition with aid from Washington authorities and Michigan constabulary.
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U S Officers Withhold Warrants in Prohibition Sweep
A report from Michigan details federal officers acting without warrants in arrests tied to prohibition enforcement. Instructions from Washington led to holding warrants, prompting immediate armed action and later authorities to pursue warrants.
Germans Spark Plebiscite Tension In Schleswig Zone
German agitators intimidate pro Danish voters as Schleswig plebiscite nears in Flensburg. Officials suppress pro German newspapers and order agitators like Tiedtor Muss and two teachers to leave within 24 hours. A new court will hear disobedience cases as tensions rise.
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Federal Reserve Board urges credit control reforms
The Federal Reserve Board proposes amendments to the Reserve Act to let banks obtain normal credit limits with board approval and to set an adjustable scale of rates to curb excessive borrowing. It warns against deflation and links credit policy to sustaining production and employment amid postwar adjustments. The report stresses cautious use of credit and notes high prices partly due to foreign demand and domestic credit expansion.
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Roper Says $1 Billion Annual Tax Gap To Be Recovered
Washington reports Daniel C. Roper, head of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, asks for a $5 million appropriations increase to pursue uncollected taxes. He cites $200 million newly collected this month and estimates over $1 billion remain unassessed yearly, tied to 15,000 consolidated returns. He calls for 7,000 additional auditors and clerks to close the gap.
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Prosecution Warrant Requests Denied in Michigan Conspiracy Case
Warrants for the arrest of Prosecuting Attorney Martin McDonough and several Iron county officials were refused by Commissioner Hatch due to absence of orders from a federal judge. The request followed an application by Prohibition Agent Dalrymple amid charges of conspiring to obstruct prohibition enforcement in Michigan.
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Martin McDonough
Iron County
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Atférney Gdéiveh Palmer
Dalrymple
Fixed Opinion Paranoia Sign Sparks New Haven Debate
In New Haven on February 24 Vice President Marshall spoke about Bolshevik paranoia and fixed opinions. He argued hostility toward dissenters arises from shell shock and war’s echoes across Europe and the Atlantic. He urged that Americans can disagree without abandoning patriotism.
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British ships enter the Turkish waterway at Constantinople
Five dreadnoughts and four destroyers of a British squadron anchor near the parliament building in the Bosporus. Opinions split between routine cruising and a link to Turkish affairs amid a tense regional crisis. Admiral Peary buried with flag-draped casket at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Hoyle Baby Dies at L. E. Hoyle Home
Bertha May Hoyle born December 27 1918 daughter of Loyd Hoyle died about eleven o clock at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs L B Hoyle in dotries town Her mother died a year ago and since then the grandparents have cared for the child The death brings great personal grief to the family Dwight and Helen Hoyle are surviving siblings with the father and uncle in the home
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Beasty Brother Dies in Kansas City
Mrs Frank Bruty Jr and Mrs Anna King received word today of the sudden death of their brother John Beasty of Kansas City. Details unavailable. Mr Beasty was a longtime resident here before moving about twenty years ago. He was employed by the railroad. Funeral arrangements will be announced later and obituary to follow in a few days.
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Anna King
John Beasty
Sas City
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