Farmers gain control as Grain Marketing Co. forms
The Grain Marketing company, capitalized at 26 million dollars, unites five major grain firms in Chicago and Kansas City. It aims to be farmer owned and operated under the Illinois cooperative marketing act, with plans to issue 11 million common shares and preferred stock to farmers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States
Kansas City
Armour Grain Company
Rosenbaum Grain Corporation
J. C. Shaffer & Co
Rosenbaum Bros
Davis-Noland-Merrill Grain Company
Bartlett Frazier Company of
Widow of Croker to Get Property
The will of Richard Croker former Tammany chieftain made in Ireland in 1919 was admitted to probate in West Palm Beach granting all real and personal property to Bula Croker his wife. A codicil dated 1919 left 10 000 pounds to daughter Florence. Contested by Richard Croker Jr Howard Croker and Ethel Croker with an appeal entry.
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Associated Press
West Palm Beach
Fla
Richard Croker
Tammany
Glencairn
Dublin
Ireland
R. P. Robbins
Bula FE
Croker
Ethel Croker
Tammany Boss
Brother of ex-British ambassador tours America by ship
The relative of the former British ambassador to the United States arrived in New York aboard the Mauretania. He will undertake a tour of the United States and Canada.
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United States
New York
Canada
No Choice Made of Manager for UAVs Campaign
New York. July 15. John W. Davis, the Democratic nominee for president, did not decide on a national chairman or campaign headquarters during a 30 mile drive home to Locust Valley after two days of meetings with party leaders. He told reporters he was not ready to express a preference between a separate chairman and campaign manager or a combined role. Several figures including Daniel C. Roper Norman H. Davis Cordell Hull George White and Clem Shaver met with him prior to luncheon and again later in the day.
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Associated Press
New York
John W. Davis
Locust Valley
Davis
Daniel C. Roper
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Norman FE. Mack
George White
Ohio
Cox
Clem Shaver
West Virginia
Norman H. Davis
Woods to Face First Degree Murder Charge in Idaho Shooting
Twin Falls Idaho July 15 Charges of first degree murder will be filed against B F Woods Hagerman valley farmer for the fatal shotgun shooting of Roy Callahan 21 last Sunday night Prosecuting Attorney M F Ryan announced Woods confessed to placing the gun in his orchard as a guard against pillage Callahan was killed when he climbed the fence triggering the trap gun
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Associated Press
Twin Falls
Ida
Roy Callahan
B. F. Woods
Hagerman Valley
M. F. Ryan
Callahan
Woods
GOP Leaders Build Up Smoothly Running Machine
Washington July 156 Republican leaders plan an August 14 start to a focused campaign build up. The party structure is being strengthened with new headquarters and an advisory group to be flexible, avoiding past small cliques, as Coolidge and Butler prepare for the keynote and acceptance speech.
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Washington
John T. Adams
William M. Butler
Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
Butler
Ihs
Hays
A. T. Hert
Kentucky
Charles D. Hilles
John W. Weeks
Massachusetts
Harry M. Daugherty
Ohio
Bascom Slémp
Charles B. Warren
Mexico
Addreee
Ranchers Flee as 4-Mile Lolo Forest Fire Spreads
Northern Idaho firefighting crews battle a four mile blaze in the Lolo Forest while ranchers flee advancing flames. News from Brazil notes Rao Paulo remains cut off with martial law sought, federal troops in action, and rebels reported at thirty four thousand with anti aircraft guns and tanks.
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Idaho
Lolo Forest
Rao Paulo
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Bernardes
Congress
Sao Paulo
London Dawes conference opens to push German reparations plan
London hosts a high level inter allied conference at the foreign office to implement the Dawes reparations plan. Premiers MacDonald and Herriot chair with Kellogg as American observer. Delegates from France Italy Belgium seek a strict economic approach to Dawes. Kellogg signals US will avoid signing the protocol but will push for broad acceptance of the Dawes program. The meeting aims to set the stage for a German bank and foreign loans under the plan.
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Associated Press
London
Dawes
MacDonald
Herriot
United States
Frank B. Kellogg
Reginald McKenna
Kellogg
England
Washington
Kelloge
Mrs Hunt Delights Large Audience At Cooking School Opening
Alma E. Hunt nationally known domestic science lecturer opened the Standard Cooking School in Butte with nearly 300 local women present. Joe L. Markham introduced her and praised the event, noting the program over the next three days would benefit Butte housewives.
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Alma E. Hunt
Butte
Standard
Chamber of Commerce
Hunt
Joe L. Markham
The
Mrs. Hunt
Drugs worth $400000 seized by officers
Federal authorities seized narcotics worth 400000 and arrested nine crew members of the Italia-America liner Duilo at her pier. Ship’s plumber Arturo Gaeta confessed smuggling the contraband and a stolen Michael Angelo. Bail set at 15000 for Gaeta and 1500 for the captain and seven officers. Bonds required before the ship sails to Naples.
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New York
Duilo
Arturo Gaeta
Gaeta
Michael Angelo
Duillo
Hallan
Edward Barnes
Customs Department
Naples
Cakes Today at Sandard’s Cooking School
Mrs. Hunt leads a two o’clock class on cakes at the chamber of commerce, titled Cakee the Little Fairies of the Pastry World. She will demonstrate best practices for angel cakes and other varieties, guiding attendees to secure the finest textures and flavors.
Attempt to Close Ritz Carlton Hotel Seeks One Year Injunction
New York July 16 Assistant United States Attorney Lyman Ward said he will seek a one year injunction to padlock the Ritz Carlton hotel deeming it a common nuisance under federal prohibition revisions. The office is preparing papers to obtain this relief.
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New York
United States
Lyman Ward
Men Battle to Check Worst Fire of Season
Two large fires in the Lolo and Clearwater forests expand as high winds lash the district. About 215 men fight blazes near Big Creek and Cedar Clearing, aided by mules and equipment. Haugan lookout station destroyed, campers blamed for many fires, officials hope to halt spread before valuable white pine is lost.
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Associated Press
Missoula
Big Creeky
Lolo National Forest
Woods
George Cooper
Haugan
Big Creek
Bt. Regis River
Hig Creek
Mann Lumber Company
Lolo Forest
Vly Creek
Clearwater Forest
Dorris
Cayuse Creeks
Cedar Clearing
Clearwater
Bear Creek
Army at Full Strength as of June 30 1924
Washington July 15. War department orders suspend all recruiting and report the army at its full authorized strength of 118 750. Adjutant General Davis said future enlistments would focus on re enlistment of men with substantial records of service.
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Washington
War Department
Davis
Fires Drive Idaho and Washington Residents From Homes
Forest fires in northern Idaho and northeastern Washington have destroyed mines, ranch houses, and timber lands. More than 100 people fled Pine Creek near Kellogg, Idaho, as flames closed in on Diamond City, Lost Creek, Tiger, Lone, Locke, Cusick, and Blue Slide. Minor mine buildings were lost near Kellogg, while several ranches burned. workers and refugees were being sheltered in Kellogg as crews fought to save the Constitution and Highland Surprise mines.
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Associated Press
Spokane
Idaho
Washington
Pine Creek
Kellogg
Newport
Ione
Pend d’Oreille County
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Rene. l' Oreille
Nabob
Jim Blaine
Little Pittsburg
Douglas
Constitution
Highland Surprise
Not Guilty Plea by Albert B. Fall in Teapot Dome Case
Albert B. Fall former secretary of the interior pleads not guilty to an indictment charging conspiracy to defraud the government tied to Teapot Dome and California naval oil reserve bases He posts $6000 bond for appearance before the DC court on October 6 Also named in the indictment are EB lL Doheny Jr B. L. Doheny Jr and Harry F. Sinclair with three counts including a $160000 payment to Fall and a conspiracy over leasing Teapot Dome.
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EL Paso
Texas
Albert B. Fall
Secretary of the Interior
San Cal
United States
Teapot Dome
California Naval Oil Reserve
United States Court of the District of Columbia
Fall
Paso
EB. Ll. Doheny Jr
B. L. Doheny Jr
Harry F. Sinclair
Dohenys
Sinclair
La Follette Running Mate To Be Chosen Friday
Labor groups press contributions to La Follette campaign as the conference for progressive political action plans a Friday meeting to select a vice presidential candidate. Officials say over 30 national unions endorse the independent bid and expect volunteer support to limit spending.
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LA Follette
Associated Press
Washington
la Follette For
Conference For Progressive Political Action
Wisconsin
Cleveland
Itn
W H. Johnston
International Nation of Machinists
Arthur F. Holder
Campaians
Capitol
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Wheeler’s Mill
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