Retail prices seen to fall soon says dry goods head
New York February 19 S P Halle of Cleveland president of the National Dry Goods Association told the convention that high prices would not last long and retailers must prepare for readjustments. Dr David Saville Muzzey urged addressing profiteering as a major issue and Howard Pigg outlined six causes of high living costs.
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New York
S. P. Halle
Cleveland
Naional Dry Goods Assoviation
Chicago Tribune
Halle
America
David Saville Muzzey
Profuzzey
H.C. L
Howard
Pigg
United States
Ir. Figg
Edsels Draft Record Seen Key to Senate Battle
Washington reports Henry Ford figures helped Edsel Ford win a Michigan Senate race by 39 cents tied to Edsel Ford’s war draft record. Senator Sherman accused Ford of political graft, citing land deals and federal aid while Edsel avoided draft scrutiny.
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Washington, D. C
Henry Ford
United States
Michigan
Lissau
Edsel Ford
Sherman
Illinois
Senate
Ford
Committee On Elections
House of Ford
Duke of Detroit
Benny Ford
Ilinois
Birch
Edsel
Ford Automobile
Rouge River
Michican
Pew
Congress
Noske Orders Imprisonment for Food Output Disruptions
Gustav Noske, commander in chief for the Greater Berlin district and Brandenburg province, issued an order threatening imprisonment or fines up to 56 000 marks for inciting by speech or writing to stop work affecting food production and distribution. The decree targets strikes by bakers and hotel keepers.
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Berlin
Gustav Noske
Greater Berlin
Btandenburg
Brandenburg
Farm Family Perishes in Blaze Near Mossville
Oscar Williamson, a farmer living three miles from Mossville, and his three children were burned to death when their farm home was destroyed by fire early this morning. Reports indicate the tragedy occurred at the Mossville area in Bay County.
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Oscar Wiliamson
Mossville
Bay
Waterloo City Briefs From The Local News
A roundup of town happenings includes visits from local residents to Trenda and Robert McDonald, and Andrew A. Grigg. A. McGreevey transferred from Water to Fort Dodge postoffice. Waterloo laundry moving to Hawks building at Paris and Jefferson. J. C. Murtagh read a Washington's Birthday address at Waterloo Basin college. Percy Slannay attends Diamond Tire co convention in Des Moines. F H Shafter to move to Illinois after selling household goods. William Washburn critically ill after illness. Bennison Dry Goods remodeling plans filed. Ira Garrabrant injured hand while inspecting a building. Miss Viola Miller to study harp in Minneapolis. Robert Miller to work with Sprague & Mo Architects in Des Moines then Ames. Charles Warsaw leaves for Riceville. Dean Tilney to speak at neighborhood meeting. Dr. H J Prentiss speaks to Waterloo Medical Society on anatomy of the foot.
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KE. A
Diamond Tire Company
Shafter
Black Hawk Road
Finois
Wiliam E. Wasthurn
Blait Street
Pnannons
Pred Washburn
7 Rapids
Ira Garrabrant
Viola Miller
Minneapolis
Minn
Master Painters
Robert Miller
John G. Miller
Prederick Street
Omce
Sprague & Mo
Nes Moines
Ames
Charles Warsaw
Burlington
W. Ww. Pear
Third Avenue West
Warsaw
Riceville
Rice
Ville
L. J. Tilney
Boston University Theological School
J. R. Johnson
Prospect Hills
Neisborhood
E. A. Barnes
Leland Avenue
H. J. Prentiss
University of Iowa
Waterloo Medical Society
Russell-Lamson
Court orders girl to return engagement gifts after refused marriage
Chicago reports Municipal Judge John Haas presiding over a case where Helen Klein refused to marry John Seapikus. The judge ordered the return of presents including a diamond ring valued at $46 and a coat, hat, and other items totaling about $146, noting a woman should only wed with seriousness. Helen protested the requirement, noting the snow and her duties as an elevator girl. The incident highlights pressure around engagement gifts in marriage disputes.
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Chicago
John F.haas
Helen Klein
John Seapikus
Nmalleable Iron Company
West J Pullman
Helen
Tadee Haas
John
Hamilton Club
Ibarter
Americ
Arsenic Evidence in Chaston Murder Trial
Macomb editor describes testimony on arsenic poisoning of Chaston. Dr McNally, chemist for the Cook County coroner, testifies that arsenic levels appeared days before death and notes no typhoid signs. Dr Alverson, treating physician, cites ingestion as cause of death with nine glass fragments found in the stomach.
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Macomb
Lawrence ‘Mmueston
Custer
McNally
Alice Clueston
Cingston
George Alverson
Clugston
Alverson
Iynhaid
Americans to Marash Safe, Telegram Reports
A Telegram from Assistant to the American consul in Constantinople says Americans in Marash, northwest of Aleppo, are safe after recent disorders. The message cites safety amid a murder by bandits of James Perry and rank Johnson of the American M.C.A. while en route to investigate the incident.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Marash
Alen DO
Fish Comner Engert
Aintah
James Perry
Johnson
M.C. A
Shortage Placed At 106000 In Corn Belt Case
Peoria Illinois February 19 James Sawhill former president of the Corn Belt Investment Co faces embezzlement charges. He is with a bonding company representative seeking funds to cover the shortage. Assistant State's Attorney Murpy says the loss could reach 108000 with 2383.04 cited as misused funds. Sawhill admits a shortage but claims it will not exceed 11000.
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Associated Press
Peoria
Lil
James
Sawhill
Corn Belt Investment Company
Chicago
Murphy
Aum
Huey
Monmouth
Santa ‘Fe
Mlinois Central
Pullman Company
Public Is Responsible for High Prices
Delegates at the Illinois Retail Clothiers convention say prices stay high because the public buys without discretion. Attorney Clyne supports efforts against profiteers while clothiers pledge cooperation. Secretary Carney notes economy should guide buying.
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Seu Clothiers
Illinois
Chiergo
Illinois Retail Clothiers” Actation
Sherman
Clyne
Frank Carney
Captain Marshall Field Seeks Million-Dollar Life Policy
Captain Marshall Field, heir to the Willard estate, applied for a one million dollar life insurance policy through two former companions who served with him in France and are now agents. One associate was praised as a top asset and a perfect specimen at enlistment.
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Associated Press
Chicako
Marshall Field
Ile
Withi
France
Cay Biel
Deported Peruvian Politician Leaves for Bolivia by Ship
Santiago Chile February 18. Pr Durand former Peruvian politician and presidential candidate embarked on a steamer bound for Bolivia after being ordered deported from Peru in 1914 by the government then in power for political activities.
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Santiago
Chile
Pr. Durand
Presidancy of
Peru
Bovia
Durand
Law Says Trish Bill Plans For Introduction Friday
London reported Abbe Andrew Bonar Law stated the government aims to introduce the Irish home rate bill tomorrow. The second reading would be taken as soon as Parliament has digested the bill.
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Assoctital
London
Andrew Bonar Law
Patna
Mute Decides to Talk English in New York Court
George Gibson of Brooklyn was sentenced to 20 days in the workhouse after pleading guilty as a vagrant before Magistrate Nolan in Yorkville court. Gilson was arrested for soliciting alms in a store on First Avenue claiming deafness. interpreter Jienl Quackenbush testified the defendant knew a few letters of the dumb alphabet. Gibson exclaimed, Let's talk English.
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New York
George Gibson
Brooklyn
Nolan
Yorkville
Gilson
No. 356
First Avenue
Jienl Quackenbush
Gibson
Pole putting it in shape to send to any council
Testimony discusses socialist perspectives on bolshevik influence and the limits of workers action. Mr Hillquit is cited defending the party line that workers should not be compelled into armed struggle or foreign imposition, while asserting the need for democratic consent.
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Hillquit
United States
Vocational Education Forum Reports Unskilled Labor Issue
The National Society for Vocational Education met in Chicago on February 19 to tackle the industrial problem of unskilled labor. Discussions covered education and training of soldiers for specific occupations after service and a joint session with the Vocational Educational Association of the Midwest. the convention is set to adjourn Saturday.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Thea National Society For Vocational Education
Society
Vocational Educational Association of the Midwest
Kerensky in England Not Imprisoned
London reports Kerensky the Russian premier is alive in England after false dispatches claimed he was imprisoned in the Caucasus. Inquiries traced the claim to a Copenhagen dispatch quoting an Estonian newspaper, and confirmed Kerensky was still abroad.
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Kerensky
England
Message of
London
Alexander Kerensky
Caucasus
Copenhagen
Varanins
Storage Plants Probed to Secure Food for Public Sale
Chicago authorities launch a justice department drive to inspect storage plants for hoarded food products. Attorney General Palmer orders speedier handling of hoarding cases before the expiration of the Lever Act as officials act to release stock for public sale.
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Associated Frogs
Chicago
Tdistrict
Jorney Clyne
Department of Justice
Heardead
Palmer
Baker Defends National Army Essay Contest Aim
Secretary Baker states a practical knowledge of the peacetime army is essential for school children in a nationwide essay contest on "Advantages of an Enlistment in the Army." He insists militarism will not be taught and notes, despite opposition to militarism, that peace is not universally supreme and danger remains.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Schior
Baker
War Department
Mr. Baker
Visible halt to Chicago execution amid attorney general warning
Prisoners at Cook county jail will not witness the execution of Sailing Jack O’Brien as authorities move prisoners from the death corridor after notice from the assistant attorney general and State’s Attorney Hoyne of possible prosecution. Lieutenant Governor Oglesby also refused to intervene in John O’Brien’s pending hanging for killing a police officer Richard Burke.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Cook County
Jack” O’brien
Charles W. Peters
Matthew Mills
Hoyne
Springfield
Til
John Oglesby
Frank O. Lowden
John O'Brien
Richard Burke
Vienna Protestes Allies Sending 1200 for Quiz
Vienna newspapers rail against the Allied commission heading to the city with about 1200 men. They warn the mission will need hotels and 200 cars while gasoline is scarce, and call on the government to push the Allies to cut the size of the mission.
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Vienna
Associated Press
Allied Commission
Wilson Improves and Returns to Desk at 9:36 A.M.
President Wilson shows marked improvement and resumes daily work at his study desk at 9:36 each morning, per Rear Admiral Grayson the personal physician. Grayson notes the tynewriter remains unused but may be resumed soon. Also reports Cass, son of Mr and Mrs Cass, ill with influenza in Ames, Iowa State College student, to be brought home Saturday with nurse care.
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Associated
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Grayson
Weer
Cass
Prospect Boulevard
Ames
Towa State College
Robert
Ill President Measure Offered by Madden in House
Representative Madden introduces a bill authorizing the cabinet to determine presidential disability. The measure would take effect March 4, 1921 and would not apply to President Wilson. Madden cites precedent of Wilson limiting cabinet meetings and urges clear statutory rules.
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Associated Press
Washington
D. C
House
Representative Madden
Republican
Illinois
Wilson
Maiden
German Chaos Called Avoided by Pact Change
Berlin reports express gratification that Entente powers recognize Germany cannot surrender soldiers charged with war law violations. A foreign office official says internal chaos would follow such a surrender and notes the cabinet’s position strengthened after a decision by the London supreme council.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Foreign Office
Supreme Council
London
Beem Enters Municipal Judge Race Against Incumbents
J C Beem, former police judge, secured nominating petitions to run for municipal judge in the first city election. The Black Hawk County Bar weighs endorsements but Beem appears to proceed independently. Incumbents C B Courtright and George W Wood are expected to seek renomination with bar support.
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J. C. Beem
Law
Black Hawk County Bar Association
C. B. Courtright
George W. Wood
W. L. Harding
Bar Association
Bailey of Texas enters race for Texas governor
Gainesville Texas February 19 Joseph Weldon Bailey former United States senator announced his candidacy for governor on the Democratic ticket. He attacked progressive Democrats and the national administration, opposed prohibition and woman suffrage, and criticized the league of nations and federal expenditures as extravagant.
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Associated Press
Gainesville
Tex
Joseph Weldon Bailey
United States
Texas
Bailey
League of Nations
European Council
United State
Sheriff Removal Motion To Be Argued Soon
A letter from Clarence Nichols of Vinton says he will argue the motion to strike and for more specific statement in the Benton county case to remove Sheriff D. B. Henderson. Judge Nichols and county attorney E. J. Wenner support the complainants. argument likely early next week after Nichols finishes in court.
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Clarence Nichols
Vinton
D. B. Henderson
Nichols
E. J. Wenner
Benton County
German Sign Altered by Legion Sparks Protest
A German American women’s club complains a Legion member cut the word German from their sign at a Chicago hotel causing officials from state Legion and the club to investigate. The group plans to send resolutions to President Wilson protesting the change.
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Associated
Chicago
The
American Legion Today
Independent
Father John's Medicine Promoted to Prevent Pneumonia
An old advertorial warns that neglecting a cold can lead to pneumonia and promotes Father John's Medicine as a nourishing food remedy that builds the body and eliminates harmful waste. It cautions against cough syrups and tonics that rely on dangerous drugs.
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John
German-Russian prisoner exchange talks reached in Berlin
Berlin reports the German government has agreed to negotiate with Soviet Russia for prisoner exchanges. A Russian exile named Kott, who lived in Berlin before the revolution, will conduct conversations in this effort.
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Berlin
Russia
Kott
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