Chicago Grain Growers plan sales subsidiary revealed
Testimony before a Senate committee details a new United States Grain Growers sales department to market members grain with a Chicago millionaire backing. The arrangement aims to loan 50 000 to secure a Chicago board of trade seat and possibly add a million dollars or more to finance the venture while retaining parent control and directing commissions to repay debts.
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Chicago
Associated Press
James E. Mason
Milton, Ind
Senate
United States Grain Growers, Inc
Burton F. Hales
Boar of Trade
Washington
James K. Mason
Milton
Ind
United States
Mason
United States Grain Growers’ Sale Department
Chicago Board of Trade
Keys
Keyes
Paret
Sales Corporation
Eckhardt
Freight War On Ocean Spreads Across UK Ports
The Atlantic freight rate war among rival steamship lines to German Belgian and Dutch ports has moved into the United Kingdom. Conference reductions of 10 to 30 percent were applied to many commodities and fixed rates on about 10 items were dropped. Shipping men foresee a long struggle for control of European freight traffic.
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New York
United Kingdom
Europe
Air mail field crash ends takeoff attempt
An all metal plane crashed during takeoff at the air mail field here. the Rickenbacker party sustained no injuries. The report lists multiple dramatic incidents across cities with storms, violence, and investigations tied to regional unrest.
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Omatia
Fddino
Rickenbacker
Schulte Wins Bulf Tourney For Girls Reserves
Ralph Schulte of the Chamber of Commerce shot 64 net to win the handicap golf tournament held for Rotary Kiwanis Lions and the Chamber. Entrance fees totaling 45 dollars were donated to the girls reserves. George Jarvis of the Lions club posted 67 net for second place. three players tied for third with 67.
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Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions' Clube
Chamber of Commerce
Ralph Schulte
George Jarvis
Lions’ Club
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commercce
Moon Shines Through City Hall Sewer Riot
Police report a carnival scene at City Hall where over 60 gallons of moonshine were poured into a sewer. Patrolman Carter and crew recovered 11 gallons at 126 South Ash Street as George Strawn allegedly drew a gun before officials converted him to the city’s cause. A separate incident mentions Francis Pereca, found intoxicated with a boy’s neck and a woman’s hair in his hands, detained at Sayope apartments and jailed.
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Carter
South Ash Street
George Strawn
Strawn
Pereca
Sayope
Baptist Pastor Attends Northern Baptists Convention
The Rec, C. M. Thompson Jr., departs today for Indianapolis to attend the Northern Baptists convention from June 14 to 20. W. C. Lowrie of Glenrock will deliver next Sunday’s sermon and Rev Charles A. Bentley of Perkerton will speak morning and evening on June 25.
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C. M. Thompson Jr
Indianapolis
Northern Baptists
W. C. Lowrie
Glenrock
Lowrie
Charles A. Bentley
Perkerton
Settlers in Asia Perish in Bulbul Expedition
Thirty of fifty settlers sent to north Sakahaken by emigration brokers perished at Bulkul from hunger and exposure. The remaining twenty were brought back to Japan. Local police plan action under the immigrants protection law against the brokers who organized the voyage.
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Otaru
Japan
Associated Press
Sakahaken
Bulkul
Reckless Driver Named Flivverboob by AAA Contest
Judges chose a nickname for reckless drivers after the American Automobile Association contest. The winning term flivverboob was suggested by F. B. Simpson of Cedar Rapids Iowa and he will receive twenty five dollars in gold.
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Jaywalker
F. B. Simpson
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Production of coal increases no price guts
Chicago reports rise in bituminous coal production to about five million tons per United States geological survey, with wholesalers and major users expecting limited price relief. Dealers foresee price increases despite Hoover accord. above-ground stock around 140 million tons with 10 million in transit, market heated by manufacturing activity and rail and Great Lakes demand. A large fresh water ferry between Detroit and Windsor is being constructed.
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Chicago
United States Geological Survey
Middle West
Hoover
Con
Great Lakes
Piggly Wiggly Alert and Photo Mirrors Promotion
Local notice mentions Piggly Wiggly and a promotional shout for Jeffrey's mirrors with a free photo offer. Details are sparse and unclear.
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Jeffrey
Date set for display rules on motor vehicle plates
The sheriff warns auto owners and dealers to enforce display rules for number plates starting June 15. Requirements include front and rear plates, secure mounting, and visibility, with fees and procedures for duplicates or new plates, plus penalties for mutilation. Non residents follow state registration rules. dealers may register vehicles or obtain common plate numbers for multiple vehicles.
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Sheriff’s Office
Secretary of State
Wtale
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Grain Growers I
William G. Fickhardt
Mazon
Board of Trade
Mies Corporation
United Home Builders’ Association
Bocklinger Pee Phone
Richmond
P. L. Burieson
Metro
Syracuse
New York Central
Schulte
BULF
Asia
Flivverboob
Detroit
Windsor
Ont
S. Benway
N. Jackson
Kimball
Bath
Thorebred Spitz
Dubin
Pigeon Tea & Coffee Co
National Tailoring Co
National Tailoring Company
Elgin
Cutter & Crosette
Iron Duke
Travelwell Steemer
Sammie
Royal Mills
Newport Mills
Scott Clothing CO
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