Northwest states press for freight cuts on grain
Washington Oregon and Idaho officials urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to cut grain freight rates, arguing Hoch-Smith aims to balance regional tariffs. Oregon counsel contended the U S farmers need substantial relief to compete with Canadian grain flows to the U K. Washington's Wettrick warned against uniform mileage scales, urging rates tailored to regional conditions. Oregon seeks 35 to 50 percent reductions to aid growers without harming railroads.
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Hoover backs no recess until farm aid and tariff vote
President Hoover endorses continued special session without a recess until farm relief legislation is enacted and a fixed date is set for Senate consideration of the tariff bill. Senate leader Watson and House GOP leader Tilson favor definite dates and a brief recess only after key votes are completed.
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Personal notices from readers list visitors and arrivals
Mrs Lou Smith arrives from Craig and several names visit at the Placer hotel including A Nahlfron, J Marrick from Great Falls, E Humbert from Great Falls, M Powell from Missoula, Reter from Livingston, Walter Powell from Neihart, Mrs G F Jacobson departing for Tacoma, Barry Noel from Grant Falls, N Barghraon from Great Falls, Raymond McCormick from Helena, Mr Hamilton from Hamilton, Mr and Mrs Ostle from West Cronkrite, Ted Rousch bound for Cincinnati, Mr Mrs FP Page and Martha Howard from Craig, Mr and Mrs Fireman from Great Falls, Lt Gov W R Allen leaving for Boston, Dr M E Gates to Springfield, Lynn Challoner back from Agua Caliente with dignitaries, Mrs Francs Brannand to St Louis, J I F Powters traveling for Great Northern, Major Hardy en route to Craig to visit George Roeder, Frank Bramwell from Portland visiting banking dept, Mark Fitzgerald arrival from Stevansville for Congress run, and a fatal accident in Repblouion involving a man killed by a firework accident.
Robert Ames Stars in The Voice of the City at Marlow
The New York opening night feel comes alive as Willard Mack’s all talking picture The Voice of the City opens at the Marlow theater. Mack writes directs and stars in the principal role, with Robert Ames and Sylvia Field delivering a suspenseful melodrama of gangland intrigue, fast action, a fake suicide, a murder and a romantic thread.
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Sylvia Field
Florida Duke Goes to Jail Goes to Jail Over Million-Dollar Scams
St Petersburg California? Maitland alias the Duke of Sutherland, a self-styled English nobleman, faced charges for obtaining $200 under false pretenses after posing as a wealthy magnate with claims of $18-$25 million in deposits. He stayed at Snell Isle, lived lavishly, and duped Perry Snell and others before police seized him with only $34.
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Los Angeles
Preemptive bidding in a mixed contract bridge hand
The article analyzes a four spades preemptive bid by South despite holding strong suits. It explains aims to shut out opponents’ suit indications, risking game with partner support. A sample play shows how West leads clubs, declarer trumps, and dummy cashes trumps while discarding to retain hearts.
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Mexican Strikers Quit Their Post at Supreme Court
In Mexico City 200 railway workers left the supreme court building after a hunger strike to protest a court ruling upholding an arbitration decision that voided their union status. President Portes Gil offered food if they returned to work. they agreed to eat and resume duties, retaining seniority. In Faulk, Minn, a love triangle led to gunfire injuring Lt. Walter R. Miller. Dr. William Hirst faced assault charges as Miller recovers from leg wounds. A military board will investigate.
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Six Miners Killed When Gable Breaks at Mayflower Mine
In Silverton Colorado on May 31 an aerial tram bucket cable failure at the Mayflower mine killed one miner, Louis Sava, and injured five others. The bucket toppled after the cable parted at the loading terminal as workers moved from the mill to the main shaft, crashing onto racks.
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Mayflower
Million Dollar Fire Hits Wisconsin Town
A massive blaze swept three blocks along Sheboygan waterfront and caused about 1 million dollars in damage. The fire, the city’s worst, was controlled shortly after 4 pm. The piece notes Maitland’s statements about paying creditors, staying in St Petersburg to build a hospital, and claims of a plot by enemies. It also mentions photographers, fingerprinting as crime deterrence, and workers and a deputy sheriff connected to Maitland’s security.
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Wheat Takes Slump In Winnipeg Market
Winnipeg May 3 AP Wheat fell nearly five cents to its lowest price in years as buyers stayed away and Liverpool weakness weighed in. May at 104 3 4, July 105 5 8, October 103 1 2 to 3 4. Frenzied selling crowded the pit with early drops of 2 3 4 cents, rallies faded as losses deepened.
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Canada
Grocer Barr Missing in Butte Disappearance Case
Butte police and relatives searched for William Barr a 50 year old grocer after he failed to return home for three days. A boy reported seeing Barr on a street today, but he had not been located by nightfall.
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Tientain Import Trade Value and 1927 Chinese Imports
The report notes Tientain's import trade in 1928 reached $98,600,000 while in 1927 Chinese city imports totaled $91,000,600, reflecting a sizable year to year difference. The figures compare two consecutive years of Sino foreign trade activity.
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