Wool rate hearing opens as Portland wool growers seek relief
Western wool men led by James A. Hooper ask the interstate commerce commission to lower shipping costs and improve transit to eastern markets. Hooper cites last year’s 144 million pounds of wool from 41 western states and argues that reduced rates plus better scouring in transit would boost Portland as a wool center and a hub for blending with cotton and silk.
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Fortland
Ore
Interetate Commerce Commission
James A. Hooper
Utah
Portland
Pacific
Atlantic Seas Board
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Amateur airman may face court martial for solo flight
Washington reports a court martial recommended dishonorable discharge and one year hard labor for Private Boyd R. Elifritz of Hollings Field who, without piloting experience, borrowed a major's plane and tried to fly home. The aircraft overheated when the radiator failed to open and he was rescued from the wreckage uninjured. Also, at Poughkeepsie, philosopher George Stuart Fullerton reportedly died by self-inflicted hanging at his home, authorities citing wartime internment hardship as a cause of despair.
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Washington
Boyd R. Elifritz
Holling Field
Elitrus
District of Washington
Poughkeepsie
George Stuart Fullerton
Shepherd's Bail Battle Continues In Chicago Court
William Darling Shepherd, attorney, indicted for murdering his foster son William Nelson McClintock, faced bail hearings as the judge and prosecutors sparred. Cross examination revealed Shepherd's release by Assistant State's Attorney George Gorman and prior testimonies about abuse and inoculation claims emerged from former guardians and associates.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William Darling Shepherd
William Nelson McClintock
Bridge of Sighs
Criminal Court
Harry Olson
Robert E. Croive
Crowe
Jacob Hopkins
Olson
George Gorman
Shepherd
J. P., Marchand
C.C. Fair Hoe
Shephew
Insanity Issue Raised in Ellingson Murder Case
Sixteen year old Dorothy Ellingson faced trial in San Francisco for the January 13 killing of her mother as she sought a glittering nightlife. The defendant confessed to the death but pleaded not guilty, and the trial opened with jurors to be selected to determine her sanity at the time of the act.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Dorothy Ellingson
Hough
Southern Senator Seeks FTC Inquiry on Gasoline Prices
Washington March 23 Associated Press reports Senator Trammell a Florida Democrat who failed to secure approval for a price rise probe has asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate on its own to determine if any combination exists in restraint or violation of antitrust law.
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Associated Press
Washington
Trammell
Florida
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Quiz N P Counsel Land Hearing Dispute Is Over
Washington March 23 The commission investigating 1864 land grants to the Northern Pacific Railway continued examination of James Kerr special counsel for the company. Kerr argued the 40 mile strip extends on both sides of track into states, while some commissioners say only 20 miles within a state may be conveyed under the act.
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Washington
Oie
Ad Bressional Commission
Northern Pacific Railway Company
James “. Kerr
Portland
Ore
Kerr
Commission
Railway
Company
Trustees Named In Helena District Convention
James F. McNamet and C D Sterling were nominated to complete terms as trustees at Helena school district convention held in the high school assembly room. Bernier also nominated to succeed Judge Day for re election. Ballots showed Sterling 205 McNamet 279 Bernier 200. Printed ballots carried Rainy Bernier Sterling names as voters entered the building. The convention attracted 389 voters. Judge Horsky elected chairman with the session opened by Dr. McNamee.
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James F. McNames
Helena Independent School Board
C.D. Sterling
C. A. Bernier
James F. McNamet
A. Bernier
John Ixain
Clein Campbe MW
Rainy
Bernier
Sterling
Campbell
Iie
A. J. Horsky
McNamee
Cornelius Hedges
Siedges
Moving Mountain Shifts Again Blocks Road Between Rifle and Meeker
A dome like chocolate drop shaped mountain on the road between Rifle and Meeker shifted once more causing traffic stoppage for about a quarter mile. The move elevated the road by about ten feet and the mass is said to be moving west. The movement began Sunday night and has occurred several times since 1909 with no cause assigned.
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Associated Press
Denver
Rifle
Meeker
Savas
Tennessee Bans Teaching Evolution in Public Schools
Nashville March 23 The teaching of evolution is barred in Tennessee public schools. The law prohibiting such instruction passed both houses of the 64th assembly and was returned to the governor for signature by Austin Peary.
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Nashville
Tenn
Associated Press
Tennessee
64Th Assembly
Austin Peary
Murder of MW Part Minister Mystery
In Hot Springs South Dakota authorities hunt for motive after Rev. Robert E. Farleton is found dead in his garage on January 29. State chemists report poison in his body though autopsies show no organic illness. Evidence suggests he had been studying and then died after worsening symptoms, contradicting a suicide theory. Farleton was a prominent Methodist church figure.
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Associated Press
Hot, Springs
S. D
Robert. E. Farleton
The
State University
Farleton
Tarleton
State Laboratory
Vermilion
Two Blind Men To Run For Magistrate In Election
In Butte on March 23 Associated Press reports Mayor W D Horgan was renominated in the Democratic primaries by 3138 to 1385. Former Mayor James G Cocking ran unopposed on the Republican ticket. D F Shea police judge was on the Democratic ticket and A Hi Wilkinson was the Republican nominee. Both candidates are blind.
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Associated Praag
Butte
W. D. Horgan
James G. Cocking
D. F. Shea
Cena
A. Hi Wilkinson
Fatty Gets License to Wed Doris Deane
Roscoe Arbuckle former film comedian obtained a marriage license in Los Angeles to wed Doris Deane actress. He plans the wedding at the bride’s mother's home in San Marino near Pasadena with the ceremony expected tomorrow night as announced yesterday.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Roscoe Arbuckle
Doris Deane
Arbuckle
San Marino
Pasadena
European security talks aim to replace Geneva protocol
London reports outline August conference plans between Britain and France to shape a new European security pact as Europe shifts from reparations to political reconstruction. Without United States backing, London and Paris seek a common basis to avoid repeating past gaps while preparing statesmen for a wide gathering.
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London
Associated Press
Newis
Paris
France
England
United States
Five Killed When Hugs Plane Falls
Moscow reports three Soviet officials and two pilots died when a military aircraft caught fire near Tifos and crashed from 6000 feet. The victims included M. Miassnikoff secretary of the Trans Caucasian Communist party M. Mogilievski head of line Cheka and M. Atarbekoff. Miassnikoff was a key government figure and ally of American interests in the Caucasus.
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Moscow
Associated Press
Tifos
M. Miassnikoff
TransCaucasian Communist Party
M. Mogilievski
Line
Cheka
M. Atarbekoff
M. Miass
Receivership to Boost Milwaukee Railway Service
Chicago March 23 The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway receivers say the receivership will not harm service and will enable financing of new facilities to improve service. The move aims to adjust securities, aid west and northwest routes hit by low agricultural and business activity, Panama Canal freight shifts, and automobile travel. Despite low freight rates and high material costs, the line has paid no dividends recently and faced fixed-charge strain, but employees and patrons are not bearing the burden. The company has no government aid guarantee, yet officers and workers are hopeful the receiver ship will restore profitable operations and support western development.
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Chicago
H. E. Byram
Mark W. Potter
Edward J. Brundage
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway
Road
Northowest
Panama Canal
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Road
West Land Northwest
Pen term hints for Rickard and friends in Newark case
In Trenton March 23 the court signaled possible sentences for George L Mex Rickard and likely others in the Dempsey Carpentier prize fight conspiracy case. Judge Bodine granted a suspension until Monday in Newark amid defense requests for more prep time for appeals. Attys Van Riper argued delays. judge noted appeal timing depends on sentence nature. Witnesses described guilty knowledge through film showing at hospitals and related testimony. Rickard listened, others including Jap Mama and Quimby appeared anxious about outcomes.
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Associated Press
Trenton
No 1
George L
Mex
Rickard
Dempsey-Carpentier
Atlanta
Bodine
United States
Newark
Walter D. van Riper
Bodino
van Riper
Cacepe
Assistant Secretary of Treasury Quits
Eliot Wadsworth of Boston, assistant secretary of the treasury in charge of foreign loans and railroad advances, has submitted his resignation. Secretary Mellon has not acted yet. Wadsworth left Washington for New Orleans with Senator James W. Wadsworth Jr. He was appointed in March 1921 and also oversaw the public health service and led the World War foreign debt commission.
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Associated Press
Washington
Eliot Wadsworth
Boston
the Treasury
Mellon
Wadsworth
New Orleans
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
New York
Harding
Public Health Service
World War Foreign Debt Commission
Coolidge Proclaims Quaker City Expo in Philadelphia
President Coolidge issued a proclamation inviting the 48 states and all foreign governments to participate in the International Exposition in Philadelphia from June 1 to November 29, 1926. The event marks the 350th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
World War Vet Dead Father Is a Montanan
Tacoma reports David Anderson a 38 year old World War II veteran found dead in his apartment kitchen early Sunday. He had been gassed and shell shocked and is believed to have accidentally asphyxiated from a soaking jet in a gas stove. His father is living in Judith, Montana.
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Associated Press
Tacoma
David Anderson
Anderson
Judith
Mont
Noose Yawns as Cape May Jail Holds Three Detainees
At Cape May New Jersey three youths Gustave Anderson aged nineteen and two others were jailed under guard by four special deputies. The situation centers on a controversial case with details still unclear as authorities maintain a firm hold.
Helena City Primary Narrowly Nominates Incumbent Commissioner
Unofficial returns from Helena show City Commissioner Martin Doty narrowly won re nomination in a seven ward primary with 263 total votes cast. Some write ins named John Carlson and Duncan but were insufficient to challenge Doty. legality of such write ins to be reviewed by City Clerk and City Attorney ahead of the April 6 city election.
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Helena
Martin Doty
John Carlson
Duncan
Bmfcrae
W. N. Kessler
Stewart
Eighteen Wildcats in Path of Tornado
Eighteen Wildcats face a fast moving tornado warning as crews race to shelter players and staff. Emergency actions disrupt practice and travel plans, with officials monitoring conditions from the stadium.
Tragedy as Explosive Can Injures Family at Home
An explosion from a glycerine can injures a father and six children at a home. Neighbors report the blast occurred while playing with the device. A survivor recalls the moments of the tragic event and authorities investigate the incident.
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Associated” Press
Glycerine Pla
Trial of Chapman Opens with Heavy Guard in Hartford
Gerald Chapman, notorious criminal known as the "superbandit," faces a murder trial in Hartford County Superior Court for the October killing of Patrolman James J. Skelly of New Britain. The trial, described as a show, draws thousands of onlookers though only hundreds may be seated, with Chapman shackled and guarded by police as his attorneys prepare to present defense.
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Hartford, Coon
Associated Press
Gerald Chapman
Gramercy Square
Jesse James
Hartford County Superior Court
James J. Skelly
New Britain
Newell Jen
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