Andrews Proposes Prohibition Study
Washington plans for a commission to study the general prohibition question in economic and social aspects. Assistant Secretary Andrews urges a thorough inquiry as Senate and House prepare actions. Mellon opposes. a House committee may call Andrews as first witness. Senate panel weighs Volstead Act amendments.
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Berlin braces for council clash over permanent seats
A German government spokesman said a deadlock would follow any push by Brazil Spain and Poland for permanent council seats at the League of Nations. Sweden Holland Switzerland and Lithuania back Germany who argues only Germany should hold a current seat. Germany might abandon opposition if delay occurs but would press the issue if Brazil Spain and Poland persist.
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Will Buy Bonds Direct
Secretary Mellon announced the government will purchase 100 million dollars of third liberty loan bonds directly from holders as part of quarterly financing. The program again bypasses brokers, letting bond owners deal with the government through authorized banks or dealers after a successful prior attempt.
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Supreme Court voids Washington alfalfa ban ruling
The U S Supreme Court reversed a state court decision upholding a quarantine by Washington state ag director prohibiting Oregon Washington Railroad Navigation Co from bringing alfalfa hay into Washington from infested territory. The ruling challenges the legality of the alfalfa ban.
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United States Supreme Court
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Farm Leaders Strive for Congressional Relief Plan
Washington leaders at a conference push for agricultural relief as the House Agriculture Committee opens hearings on multiple farm relief bills including the Dickinson surplus measure.
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D. C
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House Agriculture Committee
House Passes New Rail Labor Bill
The House approved the Watson Parker bill by 381 to 13 and sent it to the Senate to abolish the railroad labor board and create new voluntary dispute adjustment machinery for the industry.
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Washington, D. C
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Haney Resigns from Shipping Board in Washington Move
Bert B Haney a Democrat from Portland Oregon resigned Tuesday as a member of the Shipping Board effective March 1. The move ends a frictional dispute since August when President Coolidge asked for his resignation over plans to remove Leigh C Palmer. Haney refused citing policy and insisting he did not agree to any understanding with the president. He said three months have elapsed since Congress convened and Coolidge said he would not be reappointed.
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Avalanche hits Bingham Canyon in Utah. 39 dead
An avalanche plowed through part of Bingham Canyon Utah killing 39 people known dead. The disaster dominates a brief summary of national and international news items from the era.
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United Farmers of Alberta
Canada
Calgary
Alberta Wheat Pool
United States
National Industrial Conference Board
Jean Borotra
William T. Tilden
New York
Apple Growers Plan National Ad Campaign in Washington
In Seattle Washington financiers and other plans discussed a nationwide push to advertise Washington apples. A levy of one cent per box shipped was proposed to raise about two hundred fifty thousand dollars. Governor Pierce announces run for re election in Eugene Oregon.
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Inauguration Date Change Proposed by Norris Resolution
By unanimous vote the house committee on election of president and vice president reported favorably the Norris resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution. The change would set the president's inauguration on the first Monday in January and require Congress to convene two weeks later.
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Cow Testing Associations Prove Valuable for Milk Production
An Indianapolis dairy exposition highlighted how cow testing associations raise output by selecting productive cows and improving care. A case shows four cows producing 28 000 pounds after joining, up from 27 000 with six cows, with higher butterfat. The national movement began in Newaygo County Michigan in 1905 and reached 732 associations by 1925.
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Association
United States
Newaygo County
Michigan
Oregon News Items of Special Interest
Oregon items report Eugene chamber inviting Dr. Harry Wood burn Chase as Graon president, a fatal shooting in Crook county, a Boise man killed in a crash near Unity, and highway and health plans. Also notes about hospital survey, bridge work, church donation, livestock rate hearing, influenza, a Cottage Grove fire, a deadly logging accident, dairymen convention, and various public appointments and vandalism.
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Harry Woodburn Chase
University of North Carolina
Eugene
University of Graon
Four Arrested in Clover dale Mercantile Safe Blowing
Tillamook Oregon four men Charles Griffin Wallace Wretzel James Bloomer and George Welch are jailed on charges of dynamiting the Cloverdale Mercantile safe. They escaped with about 100 in cash and checks and notes totaling roughly 2000. Sheriff Manning arrested them after a pursuit ending when they abandoned their car and fled into brush.
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McMinnville
Tillamook
Willim Martin
New Apple Flake Breakfast Food Developed in Oregon
Corvallis scientists at Oregon Agricultural College under Dr Floyd Rowland create apple flakes from ground peeled apples. The paste is steamed, dried, rolled, and baked in vacuum at 46 degrees to yield a highly concentrated apple flavor. Culled apples may be used in production.
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Oregon Agrcultural College
Lincoln Relics Unearthed From 19th Century Court Files
Investigator P M Angle of the Lincoln Centennial Association uncovered in Logan county circuit court records from 1857 to 1860 a cache of original Abraham Lincoln documents once believed burned in a 1657 courthouse fire. The material includes writings in Lincoln's hand and is described as a historic find.
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Lanse County Marmers Cooperative Warehouse Shows Higher 1925 Totals
The annual manager report notes 1925 performance surpassing prior years with total silos at 257 808.17. Rep Willa C. Wawley of Salem improves and expects to return to the house soon. Stawley is among influenza epidemic vigilantes in congress last week. Tillamook Game Protective Association opposes closing Big or Little Nestucca rivers to commercial fishing. Club saloon opposed Willamette valley sportsmen push to close streams.
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Willa C. Wawley
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Tiliamook
Willamette Valley
Congress Cleared for Action as Sessions Advance
Washington reports Congress moving at a steady pace toward adjournment in two months. Key items include foreign debt settlements, the annual appropriation bill, farm relief, and railroad legislation. The House passes the Watson Parker railroad labor bill while the Senate weighs the Italian debt settlement and a Tennessee River nitrate plant commission.
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Senate approves 129 million agricultural bill in record time
Washington D C The senate passed a 129 470 000 agricultural appropriation bill after 10 minutes of debate carrying 2 366 040 more than the house plan It heads to conference to resolve differences The largest increase funds bovine tuberculosis fighting 1 005 000 with other boosts for forest weather warnings dairy stations crop diseases forestry service fertilizer research cotton spraying by airplane and tobacco production study
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Farm Profits Decline In U S Survey Reveals
The National Industrial Conference Board reports farm profits steadily fall as production grows with population. Farm expenses rise faster than product prices, yielding an average annual return of $600 over the past five years after deducting costs. Living costs cut farmer income about four percent versus 1914.
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National Industrial Conference Board
United States
Noted Lutheran Leader Dies in Gettysburg at 73
Dr J A Singmaster president of the Lutheran Theological Seminary and a leading minister of the Walts of Lutheran Church died in Gettysburg from an apoplectic stroke at age 73.
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J. A. Singmageter
Lutheran Theeological Seminary
Walts of Lutheran Church
Singmaster
Constance Talmadge Weds Alastair Willan Stoetiintosh
Constance Talmadge and former British Army captain Alastair Willan Stoetiintosh wed in a small ceremony at Bin Mateo California. The bride's family attended the nuptials as the couple began their life together.
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Alastair Willan Stoetiintosh
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