Worst Blizzard Hits Nebraska and Midwest
The worst blizzard in over 20 years raged across Nebraska and surrounding states with heavy wet snow and fierce northwesterly winds. Barometer readings fell to 15 year lows in Kansas and Nebraska while Iowa forecast strong gales and light snow, with travel disruptions reported from multiple cities.
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Blackmail Arrests in Davenport Trio Catch Undertaker Plot
Davenport Iowa, Feb 18. Fred Kendall and Richard Rice were jailed today after being charged with attempted blackmail. A woman claiming to be Kendall's wife accompanied them. Police say the trio used an old plan to extort 590 dollars in marked money from E. A. Hartigan, a local undertaker.
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Courier Delivery Cutoff and Phone Reissue Policy
The Courier should be delivered before 6 30 o clock every day. If the carrier or another reason prevents timely receipt, call 3220 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p.m.
Yanks in Russia Fend Off Red Attacks in Siberia
Reported in Washington and London on February 13 1919 the Senate debate over immediate withdrawal of US troops from Russia continues. War Department issues 52 medical officers to serve with American forces in Siberia sailing from San Francisco. In northern Russia American reinforcements reach Sredmakrenga forcing Bolsheviks to retreat amid ongoing front activity. Bolshevik forces totaled about 25000 with 151 machine guns 66 field guns and nine six inch guns.
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Federal control of packers gets senators favor
Washington D C Feb 13 favorable report on a bill to regulate the meat industry is planned by the senate agriculture committee after weeks of hearings. Farmers organizations endorsing federal control of the meat industry urged extending the Sims bill to poultry and dairy products.
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Gambling house keepers arraigned after police uncover posh den
Two middle aged men Frank Jones and Grant Fisher faced police court in New York on charges as keepers of a gambling house. Detectives found roulette wheels loaded dice gilt edged ledgers and books listing prominent people. The club housed paintings valued up to 20000 and 40 dress suits used to dress patrons in business clothes.
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Commerce Board May Set State Rates Advised by NP Counsel
W Bunn general counsel for the Northern Pacific told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that federal power is needed to control the whole rate system. He urged ICC authority to review state rates and align them with interstate rates to avoid discrimination and long litigation.
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New Haven Stock Slumps On Receivership Bid
New York February 43 stock of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad fell three points after news that an application for limited receivership had been filed before Federal Judge Knox. The move relates to a long pending suit to recover 150 million dollars for certain stockholders.
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War Medals Won by Nine Officers and Eight Civilians
Secretary Baker presents distinguished service medals to nine army officers and three civilians for meritorious war service. Civilians honored are P A S Franklin Edward R Stettinius and Guy E Tripp. Army officers include Maj Gen Frank McIntyre John J Chamberlain Jesse Mel Carter Peter C Harris William Pierce Richard C Marshall Robert J Reese William F Rose and Col Constant Cordier.
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Germany Yet Hopes to Win the War Old Regime Still Rules
Frank H. Simonds argues in a forthcoming piece that despite a measured transformation Germany remains led by the same old powers in Weimar. He claims Berlin aims to dodge debts to Belgium and France and then exploit Russia to secure eastern dominance.
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Armistice To Be Renewed As Weimar Assembly Weighs Terms
Paris reports the supreme war council will renew the armistice on February 17 for a brief period with Germany bound to cease hostilities against Poland and stay within fixed limits. A special commission will draft peace preliminaries, while Wilson and Clemenceau stress precautions against Germany and potential resumption of war if terms are not executed.
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Butte Engineers Vote to Strike in Sympathy with Miners
The engineers union in Butte voted to hold a referendum next Saturday on striking in sympathy with miners protesting wage cuts. The union, allied with the American Federation of Labor, follows a request from the Butte Metal Miners and related unions.
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French Fear New War Move Dueto Foch Warnings
Paris dispatch reports alarm in French press over Marshal Foch's warning that Germany could muster 3,000,000 men in three months. Foreign Minister Pichon questions German strength while British and American officials see no cause for alarm and doubt reports of a German army reorganization.
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Danzig Seeks Help As Reds Parade As Polish Relief Ships Are Protected
Berlin reports say Danzig railway officials warn Germany cannot supply enough troops to guard the first three Polish relief ships due at Danzig next week. American troops were refused. protection duty may fall to Merlin forces. Bolshevists seize Zeliva near Bialystok, wearing Polish officer uniforms to fool guards.
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1 500 000 Children Gauged in Crusade on Avoidable Ills
The Associated Press reports that over 1.5 million U S children have been weighed and measured during the children's year campaign started by the children's bureau on the war's first anniversary. Of 6 million cards sent, a quarter returned to help set new height and weight standards. Wisconsin leads with 166000 returns and Iowa shows strong participation.
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Beacon Light Shines No More after River Find
A missing 19 year old Olive Nelson who quarreled with Charles Binder disappeared on January 13. Her body was recovered yesterday in the river near the Nelson home in Aurora. Police say she jumped into the water while brooding over the dispute.
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Red Hot Iron Brand On Woman Bulgarian Torture
Paris reports Lieut. William A. Drayton of the Serbian artillery warns of Bulgarian atrocities against civilians. He cites red hot iron branding of elderly women and systemic terror crippling populations outside war zones as villages and towns are destroyed. He describes the brutality as part of a wider campaign observed by an inter allied commission member.
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Monarch Shot as Bucharest Rioters Challenge Crown
A Vienna dispatch reports King Ferdinand of Romania and his royal family were shot at while fleeing Bucharest as workers blocked the palace road. Riots demand the overthrow of the dynasty with cries of Down with the puppets Long live the republic. The revolt is tied to Bolshevik propaganda and the army shows signs of collapse amid worsening hunger and finances.
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German volunteers scarce as German stores hinder renewed fighting
London reports demobilization of Germany's 1916 17 classes will leave about 100000 men on the eastern front and up to 50000 from the 1918 19 classes as a standard army. Volunteers have been unproductive but may improve later. Many former soldiers stay home to protect communities rather than join national forces. The eastern army is split into two groups under von Quast at Bromberg and von Woyrsch at Sagan, with Hindenburg not yet arrived. The British staff views a military effort as possible but stores could block any quick renewal of hostilities.
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Idaho Abandons Direct Primary for State Jobs
Boise Idaho Feb 13 Idaho today abandoned the direct primary system of nominating state and congressional officers as the legislature passed a bill confining primaries to county nominations and state convention delegates. The law has existed ten years with amendments. The bill now goes to Governor Davis for signature.
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Germans Likely to Resist Harsh Peace Terms Says Berlin Reporter
London dispatch from Daily Express Berlin correspondent J H Greenwall quotes Germans may resist if peace terms are too harsh. He asserts it is his duty to publish this view and cautions that resistance could arise if conditions are deemed unacceptable.
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