Drought Victims Get Lower Rates
The Washington, D. C. relief measure ordered by the railroad administration provides half rates on hay grain and feed for drought regions in the northwest to keep breeding stock on the ranges. Return movement post-drought will be charged at one third of normal rates for cattle and sheep shipped out and later reformed, with a June 1, 1920 return deadline. Transit time extended to twelve months for cattle horses and hogs.
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Washington, D. C
Northwest
Tow Railroad Administration
Myers Unit Walsh
Montana
Railroad Administration
Horn
House Approves Day Measure On Prohibition Vote
Washington D C Fifty two Democrats and forty eight Republicans opposed a day measure aimed at restricting liquor. Prohibitionists mounted a large bloc with 757 votes as the House approved the bill though many expect Senate changes or a presidential veto. A gallery girl waved a flag as the tally was read and applause erupted.
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Washington, D. C
House
Prohibition
Senate
Romer
Ada
Rancher Killed Near Gold Hill Utah in Tragedy
Telephonic reports from Gold Hill to Wendover detail a murder near Trout Creek in Junb county. George Harris, a homesteader and former soldier, is alleged to have shot Jesse Cone and wounded Deputy James Sabey. The dispute over range cut at Harris ranch sparked the fatal shooting and related tensions linger. The account also notes discussions of a naval reserve appointment and promotion of Admiral Sims.
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Gold Hill
Wendover
Utah
Trout Creek
Junb County
George Harris
Jesse Cone
James Sabey
Casino
Harris Ranch
Joes
Harris
Labey
Baek Harrie
Dumages
Riots Rock National Capitol Leaving Three Dead
In Washington a series of riots erupted injuring Detective Siam and three patrolmen, with two Black residents killed and four others dying soon after. Gunfire from a residence and adjacent street set off a chaotic night as soldiers joined locals in responding to the unrest.
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Siam
Washington
Cape Itll
Thompson
Offiedels
Gavel Aviation Bureau
Three Die In UP Locomotive Boiler Explosion At Curve
Three men killed in a Union Pacific mogul locomotive boiler explosion near Curve sixty miles east of Ogden. Victims are Thomas Carroll, Charles Hobbs, and Arthur Woods, all of Evanston and Ogden. Investigation begun. cause uncertain as the fast eastbound fruit train departed Ogden two hours earlier.
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Ogden
Thomas Carroll
Eageent
Charles IL Hobbs
Evanston
Wye
Arthur EB. Woods
Union Pacific System
Green River
Union Pacific Railroad
Jeweled Sword Given Pershing in London Ceremony
London honored General Pershing with the freedom of the city at Guildhall in a ceremony attended by American and British officials. A gold mounted sword, a reproduction of the American pattern, bears Pershing’s monogram and displays battles and campaigns. The British city planned to present swords of honor to Pershing and Marshal Foch.
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London
General Pershing
John W. Davis
Harry 8. Koupp
Corporation of the City of London
Marshal Foch
United States
City of
Order of the Bath
Goldsworth & Silversmiths’ Company
Austrian Treaty Terms Delivered At Paris
Allies deliver complete terms to Austrian delegates in Paris. Army reduced to 30 000 volunteers within three months. Reparations to be set and paid over thirty years, with a final schedule to be announced by May 1 1920. Restrictions include ban on import and export of war material and a plan for broader armament reduction.
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Paris
Austria
Saint Geronine
M. Luteasta
Germany
Hvesteck
Uremey
Senator King Warns Drastic Steps Over Mexican Attacks
After talks with the president and state department officials Senator W H King of Utah hinted that the United States will take strong action to protect American lives and property in Mexico. He supported demanding guarantees from President Carranza and hinted at possible military moves if assurances fail. The foreign relations committee backs his push for full information on past depredations to press for a speedy settlement of American claims.
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Washington
State Department
W. H. King
Utah
King
Carrinhan
Mexico
Xr Department
Kings
Bing Meen
Foreign Relations Committee
Two Killed and Five Injured In Ogden Auto Crash
Five injured victims including Gwendolyn Stewart and Viola Knight, with Joseph Pollkimann and Lew Pollman among the deceased, were aboard a vehicle dragged 200 feet after colliding with an electric car on Harrisville Road five miles north of Ogden. Senior Folkman decapitated in the wreck. Josie Folkman severely injured. traffic delays follow due to the crash.
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Ogden
Utah
Joseph Pollkiman
Lew Pollman
Josie Folkman
Gwendolyn Stewart
Viola Knight
Harrisville Road Croming
Thin County
Neers Mary T 0
Folkman
Lee Polkman
Housewives Demand Action Over Costly Living
Housewives voice frustration with congressional inaction over high living costs and seek prompt enactment of remedies. National Consumers League rep Mise Jewele Haver writes to Rep Tinkham urging a nationwide inquiry into living costs and airline travel patterns, noting potential consumer relief steps.
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Washington
Mise Jewele Haver
National Consumers League
Tinkhaw
Massachianetts
Tinkhembar
SWI Fur & Gathen
Idaho News Briefs From Twin Falls And Nearby Areas
Local reports cover a proposed Dig seed show, hospital plans at St Anthony, and university led alfalfa research. Other items note lifesaving instruction in Pocatella, a poetry contest stirring in Haoneek, and threshing price scales in Twin Falls County. A Glen Richardson, 19, eyeing industrial school education, looms as a probate court case. A motor driven streetcar replaces a horse stage, and a fire apparatus bid headlines Buhl.
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da Verne B. Collier
Wate Adjutmat
Findner Wision
Bus Ontie
Aner
Jean Legion
Dale
Rugar Con Pony
Twin Bathe
Avhew Hospital
St. Anthony
Hoke
Peto
State University
Idaho
LW. Mhuharty
Pocatela
YMGA
Conree
Haoneek
JK. White
Stair Industrial School
Voratelio
Frm Bureau
Twin Pulls
Idaho State Penitentiary
Khehe Ia
Selher
Hitehoork
University of Idaho
Gxion
Bannock
Anta
George Kreps
Rupert
Bouse
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Liam Benson
Willem
Sims
National Capitol
Arthur E. Woods
Sial
Josephine Dunn
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Halle
Yasoo
Misa
Atlantic City
Aero Club of America
Glenn Curtise
Pershing
City OF London
Aske
March, Sims and
Benson
Tulsa
Oklo
Oklahoma Union Railway Company
Talea
Oklahoma Union Railway
Foch
Britona
Lawton
England
Huet Uitoe
Tee Roasty
Marshal Pech
France
Daily Mail
Printe Ag
Ute Eoounsmiter
Altind Tries
Greg Ove Gresamen
Prines
Berlin
WORLD
Commander Grieve
Mackenzie Grieve
Harry Hawker
America
Carranza
Cheyenne
Tampic
Albuquerque
Atlantic
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