Investigation into Lumber Firms Activities Revealed
Washington dispatch reports a federal inquiry into lumber manufacturers via national and regional associations. The probe, sent to the Reconstruction Committee, covers pricing, production limits, removal of competitive woods, and conformity of grading and cost accounting across ten regional groups forming the National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association. The report highlights strong lobbying activity and notes key figures and communications illustrating efforts to restrain competition and influence policy.
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Washington
Department of Juice
Federal Trade Commission
Thin
National
Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Chicago
Generi
National Association
Southern Pine Association
West Coast Lumber Associant
Western Pine Manufacturers
Northern Hemlock and Hardwood Manufacturers’ Asociation
Northern Pine Manufacturers’ Association
North Carolina Pine Association
Georgia-Florida Sawmill Association
Southern Cypress Association
Michigan Sugar and White Pine Manufacturers’ Association
Commission
Congress
L. C. Boyle
Kansas City
Boyle
Charlies F. Keith
Rouptien Seine Association
Amie
Freda
Keith
Corresnon Dence
West Coat ‘Lumbermen’s Association
Western Pine Manufacturers’ Association
Association of Hemlock Manufacturers
Michigan Hardwood Association
War Industries Board
St. Louis
Edward Hinen Lumber Company
Hinge
Uowe
Presidential electors meet and cast votes in Bismarck
Dakota electors convene at noon to cast the state’s five electoral votes for Warren G. Harding for president and Carin conlide for vice president. M Trubshaw of Valley City elected to carry the ballot to Washington. Attending were L. E. at P.M. Cole EB M. Hoverpon a Garden. SHOE RETAILERS MEET. Milwankes Wis Jan 1 The tenis announcement of Na Hoel Shor Retailers association opened with more than 3 000 delegates Tales present. Today’s included an address of sioene by Governor Blaine and by James P. Orr. Small becomes governor oceans pewean a became Itimobs tidey moateding Gerernsr.
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Bismarck
X. Dylan
Sosa
Dakota
Capitol
Warren G. Harding
Carin Conlide
M.trubshaw
Valley City
Washington
Trubshaw
L. E
Milwankes
Wis
Tenis
December Bad Month For Colds In Duluth Whiskey Prescriptions
In Duluth Minnesota the December cold season saw high liquor use in drug stores. One outlet filled 107 physician prescriptions for liquor while another handled over 90. District court records show holiday saloons and doctors prescribing whiskey to treat colds. Two days before Christmas 27 pints of whiskey issued on physicians notes and eighteen more pints were dispensed between Christmas and New Year.
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Duluth. Minn
Duluth
Lquor
Legion Starts Fight To Oust A C Townley
Salina Kansas January action split. American Legion posts unite to oppose A C Townley and the Nonpartisan League in a bid to remove league supporters from Kansas while Townley speaks at separate meetings. State Legion leader warns politics label on movement. Governor Allen criticizes Townley’s record as protest grows.
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Salina
Kan
Kansag
Nonpartisan League
A. C. Townley
League
American Legion
Townley
Legion oMcers
A. Kitterman
F. W. Galbraith
Legion
Newton
Defense League
Department of Kansas
Henry J. Alien
Many Smallpox Cases in Minnesota Reported
St Paul Minn Jan 10 Smallpox is prevalent throughout the state and more than 200 cases have been reported to the state board of health since January 1. Director J Pierson notes the figure does not reflect true prevalence as reports are delayed and exclude St Paul Minneapolis and Duluth. Officials urge universal vaccination as the only eradication method as deaths remain low but complications rise.
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St. Paul
Minn
State Board of Health
OG. J. Pierson
Division of Records
Board of Health
Pleraon
Minneapolis
Duluth
Offféiain
Perso
Robbery Of Wholesale Liquor Reported
Six men armed with rifles in two cars held up the west side export liquor route at Carnoif near the Sask border. About sixty cases of whiskey were taken. Police report notes the daring theft and the suspects remain at large.
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Rerina
Bask
Jah
West Aide
Carnoif
Sask
Dandita
Lower rates of exchange are needed in trade
Washington reports that better US trade with South America and the Far East hinges on lower exchange rates and improved labor conditions abroad. The Commerce Department’s first monthly summary cites hard money in South America and the Far East, with Australia awaiting lower prices. Japan’s financial condition is labeled unsatisfactory and Abbots predicts a sharp drop in exchange rates as banks tighten money markets.
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Washington
United States
South America
Far East
Department of Commerce
Department
Australia
Jammer V. “Abbott
Toklo
Abbott
Ching
Julian Arnold
Pokin
National Boxing Board Planned In Seventeen States
Representatives from seventeen states met in New York to form a national board of control over boxing. Discussions run through Wednesday with tentative rules set for admission prices and title defenses, including a plan for one representative per state and majority decisions on key questions.
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New York
Conferences On Irish Question Broken Off
London Jan 10 conferences between Rev Michael OManagan Sinn Fein leader and Premier Lloyd George on Irish peace were broken off and will not be resumed. Official quarters said the outcome was not as satisfactory as hoped. Marion Ohio Jan 10 Harding resignation from the Senate nears action as new governor Davis takes office. William G Sharp, former ambassador to France, was called into conference on plans for an association of nations. Colonel W W Galbraith Cincinnati led American Legion talks on soldier relief and preparations.
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London
Michael O'Managan
Auline
Sinn Fein
Lloyd George
Ireland
Daily Mall
Father O'Flannagan
Marion
Ohio
Father O'Flanagan
Harding
Senate
Harry L. Davis
William G. Sharp
Association of Nations
Sharp
France
Abbot
Galbraith
Cincinnati
American Legion
Coleman Killed by Girl He Thought Too Cute to Shoot
William J. Coleman a Dallas restaurant owner died after a mystery ten days later in January. Miss Louise Meer an 18 year old woman confessed to police that to protect her honor she fired the shot in a park. She said Coleman grabbed her and she warned him to release her or she would shoot.
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Dallas
Texan
William J. Coleman
Louise Meer
Groesbeck
Coleman
Two Hundred Cases of Liquor Seized in Minneapolis
Federal agents seized 200 cases of Kentucky bourbon whiskey valued at 22500 from a Chicago Great Western freight in Minneapolis. The shipment, consigned to Northwest Distributing, bore a moonshine label but lacked a liquor transportation permit. Investigation will determine legality of transport.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Chicago Great Western
Ecac
H. L. Duncan
Northwest Distributing Company
Paul B. Keller
Prohibition
Minnesota
Two Secure Moose On Alberta Hunting Trip
Jan 10 report says Itoy Johnson and J B Cone returned from a hunting trip 150 miles beyond Prince Albert Alberta securing two moose. Also notes Harry L. David became the 45th governor of Ohio in Columbus with anticipated cold weather. Nearby North Dakota expected little temperature change into Tuesday.
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Alberta
Threats Made To The Cubans Says Carlton
Washington January 10 Charges that the state department won making threats against the Cuban government were made before a Senate committee by Newcomb Carlton president of the Western Union company. He said the department pursued to the point of persecution over the attempt to hinder the cable from Barbados linking South America. Carlton refused to answer questions about English supervision of dispatches to British diplomats. The testimony covered press distribution to Porto Rico Hawaii Alaska and Mexico and urged direct cables to Italy and Scandinavia while noting censorship by the Navy too.
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Washington
State Department
Western Union
Newcomb Carlton
Western Union Company
Carlton
Barbados
South America
Great Britain
Carlion
Kellogg
Shari- Juan
She Eeramittoo
Tadae Boorewany
Doyle
Martin
Frederick Rey Marin
Associated
Pross
Fedas
Associated Press
Porto Rico
Ha- Waii
Alaska
Mexico
Pacific
Jane
China
Hatrinlin
United States
Italy
Navy Department
San Francisco
Hagtteh Western Company
London
Heorge T. Hargreaves
Univeraal News Service
Presa Suryiey
Seared
Four Seaplanes Reach La Union in San Salvador
Four navy seaplanes from the Might squadron, traveling from San Diego toward the Canal Zone, arrived at La Union, San Salvador, yesterday afternoon. The Kanawaha supply ship reported the landing of planes Nos. 10, 12 and 18 of the Pea-L Group at Ta Union.
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San Francisco
Cal
Navy
San Diego
S, Canal Zone
la Union
San Salvador
Kanawaha
Whitman Highway Resolution Amendment Planned in Bismarck
In Bismarck on January 10, amendments to Senator Whitman’s joint resolution to submit a constitutional road bonds amendment were outlined. New routes expand the 33 planned roads to a total length of 5094 miles with added provisions to equitably distribute bond funds among counties and set investment timing. Proceeds from motor vehicle taxes would not be diverted to trunk highway sinking funds or state aid maintenance funds. The amended measure would require legislative action, gubernatorial approval, and a public vote before enactment.
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Sut
Bismarck
N. D
W. B Whitman
Senate
Highway Committee
Whitman Raa
W. HB. Holbein
State Rood Roads Association
Legislative Assembly
Pan American Labor Meet Opens in Mexico City
Delegates from United States Mexico and sixteen Central American republics gather in Mexico City for the third Pan American Federation of Labor conference. Samuel Gompers heads the U S delegation with fourteen others. Officials expect swift travel for the sessions and aim to improve relations among workers across the Americas. The first conference occurred in Laredo Texas in 1918 and the second in New York in 1949.
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Mexico City
United States
Mexico
Sour
Audit of Industries May Be Made This Week
Report on the audit of the Bank of North Duke and other state industries likely this week. House orders submission as soon as possible. Staff correspondent in Bismarck notes telegrams say the report will be produced and sent to the House for action. Names, dates, and procedural steps are cited as officials aim to compel testimony and ensure compliance.
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Anditng Company WU
Bismarck
Rth
Duke
L. Dawevoi
House of Ten- Tes
Ecampany
Annie House Uw Company
Senate
Lielerbuen
New Snow Cleaning Method Tested in East Lake City
East Lake City Utah reports a new snow clearing method using hot sulfur water sprayed from tankers to melt and flush caked snow and ice from main streets. The city street department tested with five workers and called the experiment an undisputed success.
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East Lake City
Utah
Cty
Warn Springs
City
M Main
Committees of Senate Named by Wood Today
Lieutenant Governor Howard Wood announced Senate committees with independents gaining fifteen chairmanships across appraisal, cities, enrolled bills, education, military affairs, public buildings, welfare, and tax. House Speaker Twichell named chairmen including Starke for Judiciary and Watt for Appropriations, while leaguers led several panels such as ways and means and roads. The session opened amid adjournment respects for late Judge Hagerud. debate on House Bill No. 2 continued thereafter.
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Stall
Bimarck
N. DB
North Dakota
Bank of North Dakota
List
Fgutes
J. L Danil
Hagerud
Fargo
Howard Wood
Senate
Lewten
Murphy
Whitman
Jounney
Kelsh
Storstad
Federal
Nons
Gardner
Thor Iwon
Busch
Eastgate
Ployhar
Rosal
Porter
Baird
Steele
Yun!Camp
Bond
Ettesiad
Church
Levang
Bere
McNair
Judiciam
Fraser
Mikkelson
Byrne
Nolte
Mier
Tagersol
Nelson
Nathan
Temperance
Ward
Idederbads
Nelle
Benson
Rowman
Garberg
Hagan
Patten
Bunsen
Mleckten
Gross
L. L. Twichell
Stark
Wiehways
McGateran
Cavalier
Rex Johnson
Casseltius
Freeman
Grand Fork
Martin Olson
Ramses Warehouse
Erin Grading
Lara
Ramses
Careen Uf Ward
Th House Journal
Johnson
Steen Moves to Begin Payment of Hail Insurance
Steers steps to commence hail insurance payouts as $1.99 million remains unpaid across eight counties. A $84,000 claims batch from State County still unpaid will be sent for payment. Details say payments will resume gradually as funds and withdrawals are managed, with balances cited from state funds and a plan to finance counties sequentially.
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Steen
Iy Stuaid
Gismavek
S. Uaih
Trislirer Juin Steay Y Tank Bhatt
Nothe Wuate
Snip Wheranls
Steste
Suuitsman Rodinty Chaline
Been
Cathro Ami
Aime
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Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Small
Itimobs Tidey
A.C. Townley
Big Chief
State Legion
Roségien
Christ Prong
William Brush
Pittaburgh
Surten Ducer
National Board OF Control For Boxing
Daily Mail of London
North
Morris
Kitis Self
Fond du Las
L. Cj Purvell
Lincoln
Neb
Will'e F. Pickenton
Florence
Ulelte
Muccell
St. Paul, Minn
State Soldiers’ Bonus Board of Foes
Wood
Twickell
Hiemarck
D. Jon
Niles
Todas
Mwaddock
Steele Cott
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