Goverment probes wheat corner fears and bread prices
Washington officials and Congress discuss whether government action can dissolve market corners in necessities of life. Telegrams flood the White House and departments protesting Jim Patten's activities in the Chicago wheat pit.
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Washington
United States
White House
Department, of Justice
Department of Commerce and Labor
Jim Patten
Chicago
Patten
Mnust
Patten defies law on commodity speculation
Chicago reports Patten declares no law can stop a single person from speculating in grain. He claims to hold ten million bushels while the US crop totals about three hundred million. He asserts he could push wheat to $2 if he began selling and would keep prices high while selling openly.
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Chicago
Congress
Patten
Wheat prices slump as Patten sells in Chicago market
The Chicago May wheat futures dropped to 1.26 a bushel near the close after heavy selling by Patten and other bulls. July and September contracts also fell sharply, reflecting strong bearish pressure in the session.
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Patten
Rises 25 Per Cent in Ghetto Bakery Prices
The article notes a 25 percent rise in bakery prices in the ghetto sector with April figures showing loaf costs up five cents and general increases across major bakeries, affecting poorer households hardest.
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Ratton
Taft Urges Quick Philippine Tariff Revision
President Taft sent a special message to Congress urging immediate passage of a tariff bill for the Philippines aligned with the Payne bill. Democrats predict no delay in tariff debate and expect a 14 member conference committee to shape final measure. An income tax amendment was introduced in the Senate and agreed to by the Democratic conference amid ongoing Philippine tariff discussions.
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Washington
Philippines
Payne
Taft
Congress
Bureau
Instar Affairs
Yart
Senate
House
Bailey
Aday
Tragedy in Noble Township Ends in Self Inflicted Gunshot
In LaPorte an April 1 report states 22 year old Albere A. Ballou of Noble Township placed a Winchester against his temple and died after firing. His father found him in a kitchen, blood pooling on the floor, ending a violent family episode.
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LaPorte
Tad
Anril
Winchester
Ecision
Charles
Ballou
Awe Ballon
Noble Township
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Committees Named for The Eles Lodge Installations Announced
Exalted Ruler Frank Iy on the regular session appointed the new committees for the ensuing year. The finance committee includes Charles Longauer, C. Hasler, and Irred Shaw. Timothy Groeveld was anointed chaplain. S. We Kepler and others resigned, with board and officers news following a recent meeting.
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Frank
Charleslongauere
C. Ge ‘Hasler
Irred
Shaw
Timothy ‘Groeveld
S. We Kepler
Esanires
Biard
Missing Man Fedder Feared Drowned Near Elkhart River
reports say James Fedder 1016 Center street was missing after a river search near the Middlebury street bridge. Police and residents combed the Elkhart river area late last night but found no trace as officers Woolley and North led the effort amid growing fears of a drowning.
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James Fedder
Center Street
Fedder
Wichart
Middlebury Street
Uilso
The
Harry Truston
Jstreet
Elkhart
Sexton
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Woolley
North
Maniac Attack At Kinred Home Leaves Man Dead
A stranger described as a terror intruded Monday into a Kinred home, creating alarm then breaking down a door. He was beaten with stove wood and died. the man gave the name Theodore Potts of Mount Carmel before his death.
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Kurtz
Js Js
I Heodore
Potts
Mt. Carmel
J. Coer
Taspri
Will and probate details for Joseph Landis estate
The will of Joseph Landis who died March 28 near Nappanee is filed for probate. Christiana Lands is widow and executor named. the estate seeks legal administration and use of Mrs Landis share. A court in Gourl-At Gésh n today handles the probate matter and appointment of beneficiaries.
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Joseph Landis
Maren
Christiana
Dayidhiser
Gasten
Anniversary Sermon Heard by Odd Fellows 200
A local Odd Fellows 200 chapter gathers for an anniversary sermon. Members mark fellowship and discuss community service plans during the event.
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ODD
Means New Temple Jerhert Speaks at Fort Wayne Meeting
A fragmentary report from an Indianapolis temple gathering details talks with Murat nobles about securing recommendations for a temple in Fort Wayne. Warranted petitions sought shrine status and admission to temple degrees with a candidacy vote among attendees.
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Jerhert
Grasanamani
Hortul
Avas
Murat
Indianapolis
Velaliv
Fort “Wayne
Kaighio
Berta Ranaell
Ola
Hart
Weston Covers 52 Miles on Route to Goshen Today
An early 1900s dispatch reports Weston traveling a 52 mile route toward Goshen. He left at 9:35 with Elmer Culp and Baker of Sendall accompanying him on foot, aiming for Chicago if possible. Weston arrived Goshen by 9:95 this morning and planned a rest before reaching Kendall Grey by night, with a stop near Bunker Hill and a car arranged for luggage.
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Agi An Angiven
Bunker Hill
Fly
Elmer Culp
Goshen
Ueh Baker
Sendall
Chiergio
Strian
Buspenmels
Ing County
Steward
Sonie
the Pathfinders
Owith
Weston Ward Gassells
Ehaultant
Miggan
Wes
Louisville youths held after Oklahoma start leads to arrest
Police detain three boys aged fifteen to sixteen in Louisville after a plan to go to Oklahoma is uncovered. The group, described as lacking home comforts, is questioned at the Falls City station before being released. one boy Kellum walks in tired and seeking aid, while others are held for further inquiry.
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Snake
Oklahoma
Idrala Meashers
Alis Peatherar
Royal Real Estate
Louisville
Harold Gorman
Charles Kelhinn
Oak Park
Salte
The
Jad
Ganeale Ciornu
Harold
Kellum
Ares
Tansiig
Er Vaskell
Tonisvile
iMolelts
Rane
Turke
Orman
Grapewin Show At Ramphy Event Noted
Fragmentary OCR mentions a grapewine show and Ramphy event with unclear details and dates. No confirmed names or locations readable.
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