Senate Immigration Bill Hobbled By Senate Delay
Washington report notes Senate will not put restrictions on immigration, likely yielding no bill this term. House moved quickly, passing a 293 to 41 vote. Senate committee delays and conflicting approaches risk delaying action beyond the session. President pro tempore and lawmakers argue over a new policy centering on 5 percent per country cap.
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Standard Oil cutbacks spread across states
Reports say Standard Oil plans a 10 percent wage reduction for U S workers as subsidiaries in New Jersey and West Virginia announce cuts. In Mannington W V reduced crude price slows spring projects, while New Jersey and nearby markets see a one cent per gallon gasoline decrease and kerosene price drops.
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Groundhog Shadow Test Prompts Winter Prognosis
Monmouth Kansas February field test sees John Willheimer observe Lightning Creek groundhog to determine if shadow predicts six more weeks of winter. Groundhog placed in an observation tower. careful preparations aimed at avoiding a sleepy burrow nap and ensuring clear result.
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Dozen Farmers Turn Heifers In For Whisky Reward
Galva Illinois February 2 A local want ad offered a stray ten month old heifer in exchange for a whisky reward. The next day A F Deem supervisor checked a dozen reports from farmers all claiming to have found the missing animal. Deem located the heifer with H Sweat near Galva though Sweat’s wife objected to the reward collection and the case ended with the recovered heifer.
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Labor Board to Hear Union on Wage Case Thursday
United Press reports rail union leaders prepared to present their answer to wage and national agreement challenges. BM. Jewell, president of the railroad shopmen's union, will speak for labor as labor board schedules a Thursday hearing on whether it will consider the managers petition.
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Austrian Republic Seeks Charles Gems Crown Jewels
The Austrian national assembly ordered the government to pursue legal title and possession of the crown jewels, including the Florentine diamond, sent out by former Emperor Charles before he fled. Charles refuses to concede the republic’s claim, while Italy presses for delivery of the gem under peace terms.
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Howatt Beaten by Pennsylvania Man in Union Election
Philip Murray of Pennsylvania won the national vice president post of the United Mine Workers of America over Kansas Union president Alexander Howatt. The Kansas district headquarters announced the concession today.
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Beventy Radicals Leave for Red Country
Seventy rad deals including several women deported to Russia departed on the steamship Esthenia for Liben Iatria. They will travel by rail at government expense to Riga and then cross the Russian frontier.
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Gander Leads Blind Ox To Water In Odd Farm Tale
A Greensboro tale from Braxton Holcroft's farm recounts a compassionate gander guiding a blind ox to a pond for water each day. The bird walks ahead quacking, ensures the ox follows, stands guard while the ox drinks, then leads him back to the field.
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Robbery at Slaughter Bank Nets Bonds
The Bank of Slaughter, about 20 miles north of Baton Rouge, was robbed last night of $10,000 in liberty bonds. The robbers blew open the safety deposit vault door but did not take cash. The incident was reported from Baton Rouge, February 2.
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Constantine Eyes New Near East Talks and Smyrna Stance
Athens reports King Constantine signals possible direct Greek Turkey talks if aligned with Greek interests, rejects Mustapha Kemal as a bargaining partner, and vows to defend Smyrna and Thrace. He hints London conference will influence Greece, and notes U S recognition remains hopeful. Constantinople notes Kemal may have broken off talks ahead of the London meeting.
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France Sets Price of 9 Pounds on American Coal
The French government fixed a new maximum price of $3 per ton for American coal free on board at French Atlantic ports. The move, described by coal dealers in Paris as an embargo, means American firms cannot profit after freight, with net returns under $4 per ton.
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Blame Immigrants for Typhus Cases in New York
New York health officials issue warnings as typhus cases appear in Brooklyn. Health Commissioner Coneland urges physicians to be vigilant and prevent spread, citing suspected immigrant origins from central Europe and Asia Minor.
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Senate to vote on old-Newberry recount and reforms
Senate prepares to vote on emergency applications and recounts linked to old-Newberry. Navy and foreign affairs committees name members as they tackle disarmament, wartime spending, and trade with the Soviet Union. Multiple committees advance or open hearings on amendments to administration laws and proposed reforms in agriculture and finance.
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Pacific Fleet Guests Toast by Chilean President
Admiral Hugh Rodman and U S Pacific Fleet officers were guests of honor at a banquet in Valparaiso hosted by Chilean President Alessandri. To a whetted press, the exchange highlighted democracy’s strength and shared human ideals, while Lima hosted Admiral Wilson with receptions, a bull fight, and a banquet as Peru hosted naval dignitaries and foreign ministry events.
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Children Not Liars Say Juvenile Judge in Denver
Denver judge Ben Lindsey, famed for juvenile court work, declares children are not naturally liars. He recounts refusing to betray a child's confidence under oath, choosing jail over breaking trust, and criticizes courts for creating fear that spurs false testimony.
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Telegraph Briefs Recap of National Political and Legal Notes
In Berlin Dr Walter Simons stated the government would not negotiate on entente reparations and would propose counter options. In Chicago Morris Gest sues Henry Ford for 5 million dollars over alleged malicious statements. In Little Rock Arkansas lawmakers enact capital punishment for bank robbery. In Washington officials signal delays on Japan talks and California land law issues until Harding takes office. In Chicago the murder suspect Carl Wanderer identity emerges as Carl Kesee. In Danville and Washington President Wilson attends theatre for first time in over a year. In Washington the Cald er bill coal reform faces strong industry opposition. In Washington the appropriations committee rejects 85.9 million for the shipping board first deficit bill.
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Manion Denies Rail Labor Discredit Charge
E J Manion president of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers calls Thomas DeWitt Guyler a gross misrepresentation in a statement today in St Louis Missouri The accusation that labor organizations sought to discredit private railroad management for Plumb plan aims was rebutted He says Cayler's telegram to President Wilson was meant to incite public sentiment against unions to undermine wage and rule gains during federal control.
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Mexican oil tax objection filed in Mexico City
A Mexican producers committee urged Secretary of the Treasury Adolfo de la Huerta to reject a government bill tax on petroleum exports. They argued the levy would be large and misnamed as a production tax, applying only to crude oil and exports, and demanded scientifically clear, good faith taxation to avoid taxpayer difficulties.
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Ready to File Brief on Pickford Divorce
Nevada Attorney General W G Fowler says he has nearly completed a brief on jurisdiction and the Nevada right to sue in the Pickford Moore divorce case. The brief will be filed in Minden Superior Court within a day or two. PIONEER STOCKMAN DIES Riley Howard of South Sioux City Neb stock raiser died of pneumonia in Sioux City Ia He moved from Orchard Neb to South Sioux City 11 years ago and named Orchard in Neb as his home.
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Germany Denies Indemnity Payments As Talks Continue
Laughter filled the Reichstag as Foreign Minister von Simons stated Germany cannot pay the demanded indemnity. A cabinet reshuffle may follow to show unity against large reparations. Germany seeks U S support and hopes Senator France's proposed limit. Officials say France could pay about $59.09 million. Britain unlikely to back forceful port seizures. A tele economic conference of German experts, set for February in Tirvisseln, was postponed.
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German factory flood spreading fast over world
Germany’s overseas trade surges after the armistice as factories push exports to nearly two and a half times 1919 levels. Shipyards run at top speed, machinery and goods reach South America and beyond, while Germany argues markets should open to pay indemnity. American trade with Germany rises sharply in 1920, exports and imports expanding significantly.
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Chief Young Denies Frameup Ties in Maxfield Arrest
Chief of police HH Young says he has no knowledge of any frameup involving Mrs. Jessie Maxfield and three companions arrested at the Bilis hotel during Dr. Porterfield’s trial. He heard of the arrest only the morning after and would not suspend officers without definite, substantiated charges. He notes an inked claim of police collusion lacks evidence from his investigations. Also, Senate Foreign Relations Committee favorably reports Johnson resolutions on Nicaragua Haiti Santo Domingo military roles and Siberia troop actions and US citizen interests.
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Legislature Puts Up Hot Fight Over School Bond Rate
Des Moines reports a legislative clash over raising Iowa school bond interest from 5 to 6 percent. Senate adjourned undecided after lengthy debate on bond sales amid a broader session covering municipal water mains, assessor pay, trademarks, and public wage issues. Jeanette Rankin visited to discuss a proposed minimum wage for women, with no bill yet introduced.
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Submarine L-1 Rammed By Philadelphia Pilot Boat
Philadelphia, Feb 2. Submarine L-1 was rammed off the Delaware capes by the steam pilot boat Philadelphia. The vessel was beached in Lewes harbor after collision. Engine room flooded with 12 feet of water and the stern submerged. Ten casualties reported. Pilot boat suffered no serious damage according to the mage Yard report.
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Harding Starts on Back Track Plays Golf Along Route
President elect Harding begins return trip from Miami heading north to Fort Lauderdale then aboard the Victoria for much of the voyage to St Augustine. He plans golf stops at Palm Beach and other points with a late Sunday or Monday arrival.
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Enlistment Tale From Dubuque Recruiter With Long Name
In Dubuque a Mexican applicant from Namegupa Chihuahua, Mexico named Ricarrido Vasquezestradola walked into the recruiting station to enlist. Sergeant Arthur, stumped by the length of the name, asked him to write it down as he clarified the spelling.
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Wail Horse Retired After Seventeen Years of Service
Greenville announces that Wail Horse, a faithful old horse of Captain O K Breazele, has been pensioned after 17 years of service delivering mail. The horse has drawn Uncle Sam’s mail wagons over a single route for more than 75 000 miles, and Captain Breazele the mail carrier is also pensioned.
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