Rail rate cuts refused by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission denied requests from 10 states in the Mississippi Missouri valley to cut western rates on grain grain products and hay. The commission also said its independent inquiry found no need for rate changes nationwide and dismissed both proceedings.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mississippi-Missouri Valley
Kansas
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission rules on grain freight rates
The ICC held that small farmer gains from grain rate cuts are outweighed by risks to railroad revenues and credit. It dismissed the complaint and discontinued the investigation, finding grain and hay transportation rates not unreasonable and not in violation. The case, sparked by Kansas utilities, covered all rail grain rates nationwide.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas Public Utilities Commission
American Flyers Overhaul Planes On World Cruise
American aviators on a round the world cruise reach Brough England to have engines overhauled after Croydon departure. Mechanics begin removing engines for new ones while brace stays and bolts are inspected. ships will guard the route from the Orkneys to India Harbor to aid supply transport and base changes.
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Associated Press
Brough
England
Croydon
Kirkwall
Orkneys
India Harbor
Greenland
Danner Expiates Crime On Gallows Ends With Smile
Bozeman records show Seth Orrin Danner hanged in the county jail at 2:19 a.m. for the murder of Mrs. Florence Sprouse in Central Park on the Yellowstone trail in 1920. He faced the gallows with a calm, hopeful air, while priests prepared him and he professed peace with God.
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Bozeman
Seth Danner
John Sprouse
Central Park
Montana
Danner
Seth Orrinnner
Florence Sprouse
Yellowstone Trail
Salvation Army
A. D. Leitham
Holy Rosary Church
James Troglia
Seattle
FE. A. Peterson
How to prepare a boiled dinner in a party gown
Mrs Alma Hunt home economist for Edison Electrical Appliance Company demonstrated automatic electric range cooking at the chamber of commerce event for Butte households. She cooked a boiled dinner with carrots tomatoes onions and water in covered containers while a clock timer controlled heat then broiled porterhouse steaks without smoke. The session included guidance on heat unit manipulation and thermometer regulation after a vote on whether to continue with cooking demonstrations.
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Chamber of Commerce
Alma E. Hunt
Western Division
United States
Edison Electrical Appliance Company
Standard
Butte
Shaver Named Democratic Campaign Leader for Davis
New York reports Clem L. Shaver of Fairmont West Virginia chosen as chairman of the democratic national committee to run the Davis campaign. Announcement expected before Davis sails to Islesboro Maine. Davis met with leaders including Senator Walsh while plans for the East campaign director role are discussed.
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Associated Press
New York
Clem L. Shaver
Fairmount
Democratic National Committee
John W. Davis
Davis
Islesboro
Maine
Camign
Locust Valley
Long Island
Bir
Mr. Shaver
Senator King
Utah
Thomas Spellacy
Connecticut
East
Omas J. Walsh
Montana
Walsh
Cutpeete
Wheeler
Senator Walsh
House of Representatives
Flood Devastates Kalgan City in China Killing 700
The flood in Kalgan, Chihli province, caused by a breached dyke after years of heavy rain, kills about 700 with two million dollars in property losses. The disaster affected the congested trading district, wrecked the Japanese consulate buildings, blocked railways, and washed away a stone bridge. Foreign firms on higher ground suffered little.
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Peking
Kalgan
Chihi
Grain advances add billion to farmer wealth
Chicago reports estimate that grain advances in the past month boosted agricultural wealth by about 1 billion dollars. Canada’s Northwest benefitted as wheat prices rose about 42 cents a bushel while U S futures trading surged to over 110 million bushels in a single day. Foreign buyers and European demand are cited as factors behind the rally and expected gains in wheat.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Canadian Northwest
United States
Chicago Board of Trade
Winnipeg
Europe
Canad
Woman Claims Kidnaping by Leopold and Loeb
Mrs. Louis B. Hobley filed a $100000 damage suit alleging kidnapping and assault by Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb, whom she identified from photos as her attackers after the Franks case. Judge Caverney questioned radio broadcasts of the trial citing public morals concerns and potential education of distant listeners.
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Chicago
Louis B. Hobley
Nathan Leopold Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Sone
Hobley
John R. Caverney
Criminal Court
Board of Governors
Chicago Bar Association
Pope Offers Medal for Modest Dress in Women’s Fashion
Pope Pius in Rome announces a medal for the Catholic Women's Diocesan clubs campaign against immodest dress. The contest has two sections: a theory section proving immodest dress is silly barbaric and uncultivated and a design section creating attractive fashions in good taste.
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Rome
Pope Pius
Primary nominees fill Montana slate for August 26
More than 160 candidates from five parties file for state offices and district judge posts as of filing deadline. Notable races include Republican bids for U S representative first district, U S senator, and governor, with Democratic, Farmer-Labor, and Independent entries shaping contests across 20 judicial districts.
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Associated Press
Helena
Secretary of State
Frank Eliel
Dillon
John McLaughlin
Stevensville
W. B. Rhoades
Great Fats
James Ruttledge
Butte
Miles Romney
Hamilton
J. FB. Erickson
J. Hampton
Peterese
Roy Ayers
Great Falls
Nk J. Edwards
J. W. Allison
United States
Wellington D. Rankin
R. W. Kemp
Missoula
Frank B. Linder
State Supreme Court
T. D. Olmstead
James Sulgrove
Silver Town
Silver Bow County
Protest Plots Hinted At Canton China Center of Plots
Washington reports a protest by Canton consular authorities to the Kwantung civil governor against alleged use of Canton as a base for plots against foreign powers. The American legation in Peking says no reply yet but notes apparent local action to begin a cleanup campaign.
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Washington
Canton
Kwantung
Poe
State Department
Peking
Indicafonet
British Aviators Found Safe After World Flight Search
A. Stuart Mac Laren, the British aviator on a round the world flight, and his companions were found safe in a bay on the southwest shore of Uruppu island after going missing near Lake Toshimoye. Japanese steamer Isokate relayed word of their recovery.
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Associated Press
Tokio
A. Stuart MacLaren
Lake Toshimoye
Yotorofu
Paramashiro
Kurile Islands
Mrolaren
Uruppu Island
Yetorotu
I Isokate
Aesokate
Urappu Island
Possibilities of Present Contest for Presidency
Washington July 17 We have entered a three party contest of a kind different from any in recent American history. La Follette concentrates strength in a few states and may aim to force the election into the house where a majority of electoral votes is required. The piece explains the electoral college system with examples like Utah and New York and notes a possible deadlock next winter.
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Washington
Roosevelt
la Follette
Congress
New York
Sach
Davis
Coolidge
Utah
Saskatchewan plebiscite rejects bone dry law
Regina July 17 voters in Saskatchewan province show opposition to the bone dry prohibition act by a five to three ratio in a plebiscite. Returns indicate support for government sale of spicious and malt liquors in sealed packages and disapproval of licensing beer sales.
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Associated Press
Regina
Bask
Chewan
Dawes plan work proceeds amid allied conference scrutiny
The Dawes reparations plan undergoes intense review in London as experts draft a unified framework for payments from Germany. Ambassadors Kellogg and Logan, along with British, French, and Belgian leaders, express cautious optimism while committees shape financial organization and confidence-building measures for the broader scheme.
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Associated Preas
London
Dawes
Downing Street
America
Kellogg
James Logan, Jr
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Germany
MacDonald
Fire in Kaniesu Forest Wangs Across Pend d’Oreille River
Missoula July 17 A forest fire in the Kaniesu area, driven by high winds, has jumped the Pend d Oreille River at Lost Creek and covers several thousand acres. A crew of 14 men under Ranger McNally fights the blaze, while four small fires near Bt Regis are reported under control.
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Associated Press
Missoula
McNally
Missoula National Forest
Spring Creek
Rattlesnake Valley
Hoyt
Bt. Regis
Uuon
Lolo Forest
Tarkio
Kanikeu
Pend d'Oreille
Lost Creek
Barbecue Grove hosts grand Skaikaho highway opening
Hamilton reports the Skaikaho highway will be ready for Sunday visitors from Butte and Anaconda. A 650 by 350 foot barbecue area will hold 50 cars, with 100 cars from Butte expected. Two 20 foot pits prepared for roasting beef, roasting begins Saturday, with service starting Sunday at 11.
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The
Standard
Hamilton
Skaikaho
Butte
Anaconda
J. D. Read
Sid Wheeler
Tex Reinhold
Skalkeaho Creek
Frank R. Venable
Butte Chamber of Commerce
W. L. Murphy
Missoula
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John O. Sprouse
Seth C. Danner
Shaver
China
Woman
Leopold and
Loeb
Pope
U. S
Thomas J. Walsh
KR. W. Kemp
Frank B. Linderman
Kalispell
J. W. Alon
Farmer-labor
J. W. Anderson
Bydney
Mark Sullivan
Saskatchewan
Kaniesu Blaze
Barbecue Grove
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