Meat Boycott Sends Prices Downward Across Markets
New York reports a meat boycott crashing prices as lamb and pork prune by a penny or two per pound. Wholesale stocks of unsold cuts and dressed beef linger while farmers in Kentucky plan a counter boycott and call packers to blame. Chicago Grand Jury probes beef trust as miners seek broader strike action and Western Federation of Miners lines up AFL reentry and North American union amalgamation.
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Frankfort
Aame
Doer Trust
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Federal Grand Jury
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Cr. Co Snow
National Packing Company
Canada
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Grand Trunk Pacific
Detroit
Butte
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Albert
States
Dominion
Counterfeit Half Dollars Plague Roswell Hotel
A. J. Crawford, owner of the Roswell Hotel, reports counterfeit half dollars passed at his establishment. He found one in his cash drawer this morning and notes several des ns have appeared recently, indicating a systematic effort. The public should be vigilant for such coins.
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A. J. Crawford
Roswell Hotel
Government Dismisses Panama Libel Suits
New York federal court halted the prosecution of Press Publishing Company publishers of the New York World. Judge Hough quashed the indictment over alleged libels tied to the Panama Canal purchase.
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New York
The
New York World
Hough
Press Publishing Company
Publishers of the World
General strike urged by United Mine Workers leaders
Indianapolis Jan 26 A general strike of bituminous coal miners in the United States and Canada may be called if mine owners in any district refuse wage increase contracts. Duncan McDonald president of the Illinois district leads the anti group in the convention today.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Bituminous Co
United States
Canada
United Mine Workers
Duncan McDonald
Illinois
President nominates three to Senate in Texas assigns
The President today sent nominations to the Senate for Collector of Customs James J. Haynes of Corpus Christi Texas Robert W Dowe of Saluria and Francis L Lee of Galveston all named in the official transmission from Washington dated January 26 19XX
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Washington
Senate
James J. Haynes
Corpus Christi
Texas
Robert W. Dowe
Saluria
Francis L. Lee
Galveston
Deserted Girls Seek Immediate Temporary Homes
Federated Charities reports that some young girls have been deserted by their parents and efforts are underway to secure temporary homes for them at once. Community shelter and guardianship resources are mobilized to place the children in safe, caring environments without delay.
Germany Delays Tariff Reply on U.S. Imports
Berlin date Jan 26. The German foreign office reply to the US request to defer Germanys general tariff on American imports until March 31 is understood as a rejection of the delay suggestion.
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Berlin
Germany
Foreign Office
United States
Wool Market Trends Report From St Louis
St Louis report lists wool prices by grade with territory and western medians 25 28 fine mediums 20 24 fine 12 21, noting unchanged conditions as of January 26.
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St. Louis
Comet Not Seen By Sinners At Two A M Sky
Several people watched the southeastern sky at two this morning for the second new comet but none located it. Some remain hopeful and will search again tonight for the heavenly wanderer.
Subscriptions Renewed by Hattie J. Cobean Agent
Hattie J. Cobean, agent, appreciates renewals for Ladies' Home Journal and Saturday Evening Post subscriptions. Phone 166. Tit2.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Hattie J. Cobean
Witness Louis Glavis Testifies In Ballinger-Pinchot Probe
Washington reports on the Ballinger Pinchot congressional inquiry with Louis Glavis as the first witness. The special committee will set a broad, court-like approach and may begin hearings, disregarding strict evidence rules. The inquiry, chaired by Senator Nelson, seeks to establish facts about the Alaska Cunningham coal claims and Secretary Ballinger.
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Washington
Ballinger-Pinechot
Congressional Committee of Inquiry
Louis R. Glavis
Wite Gievis
Stary Ballinger
Cunningham
Alaska
Gifford Pinchot
Big Rock
Ballinger
Senator Nelson
Gilavis
Ballinger-Pinchot
Desirable Main Street property for sale at bargain
Phones 65 and 44 216 North Main Parsons and Lawrence Real Estate and Fire Insurance Notary Public. See us at once. We have a very desirable piece of Main Street property for sale at a bargain if bought within the next few weeks. Also some choice residential lots on East 5th Street at a low price. Lose in. It will pay you to investigate these propositions. Ask Parsons.
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North Main
Parsons & Lawrence Real Estate
Main Street
East 5Th
Parsons
Alaska Coal Lease Fight Sparks Senate Lobby Probe
Investigation by Joh Ballaine of Seattle centers on Alaska coal land interests in Katalla and Matanuska. He claims a lobby, led by a former U.S. senator, pressures Congress to yield a fifty cent royalty per ton and lease ten thousand acres, proposing ten dollars an acre, benefiting a railroad coalition seeking control of the coal.
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Joh Ballaine
Seattle
Alaska
Senate Committee On Territories
Ae Katalla
Matanuska
Ballaine
United States
Washington
E& Urges
U S Banking Company Suspended in Mexico City
Mexico City January 26 4 The United States Banking Company suspended today after failing to make a clearing house settlement on yesterday's business.
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U. S
Mexico City
Mexico
United States Banking Company
Kansas City Stock Market Report Cattle and Hog Prices
Kansas City Mo January 26 cattle receipts 6000 including 200 south rns market steady to ten cents lower native steers 4.60 7.00 southern steers 4.20 5.75 southern cows .75 4.50 native cows and heifers .69 5.00 stockers and feeders 3.25 nest bulls 3.25 5.00 calves 3.5 8.00 western steers 4.50 6.50 hog receipts 14000 market ten to fifteen cents lower bulk 7.90 8.15 heavy 8.10 8.20 packs and butchers .00 8.15 light 7.65 8.05 pigs 6.50 7.50 sheep receipts 5000 market steady to ten cents lower muttons 4.50 5.75 lambs 6.75 8.10 fed west wethers and yearlings 5.00 fed western ewes 4.25 5.25
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Kansas City
Domestic science study aids Illinois farmers
Chicago reports progress in the Department of Household Science, linking rural prosperity to educated homemakers. The Springfield president, Mrs. McKeene, urges girls to learn the chemistry of foods and proper home economics, noting debt concerns and the need for better household bookkeeping. The piece links rising Canadian prices and emigration to Western lands, and notes shifts in labor and trade patterns affecting households and farming communities.
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Chicago
Illinois
Department of ‘Household Science
Farmers’ Institute
McKeene
Springfield
Flood Devastation Worsens Across Paris as Floods Rise
Paris reports the Seine at twenty seven feet eight inches and rising. Premier Briand and Finance Minister Cochery warn losses may exceed two hundred million dollars as the city is split into relief zones. Bread prices surge, streets flood, and millions face shelter and hunger amid a national disaster.
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France
Pont Royal
Briand
Finance Cochery
Seine
Charanton
Boulogne
Foreign Office
Chamber of Deputies
Alfertville
Rate of Pay of Census Enumerators
Washington jan 26 the director durand adopts a classification of enumerators wages to standardize earnings across districts despite varying local costs and population densities per diem rates will supplement if per capita wages fall short the aim is to keep overall earnings slightly higher than in 1960 across divisions with adjustments for local wage levels and difficulties faced by enumerators.
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Far West
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Durand
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Cone
Roswell Weather Report January 26 Roswell NM
U S Weather Bureau local report for Roswell New Mexico shows a high of 77 and a low of 30 with a mean 54 and no precipitation. Wind from the north at 6 miles per hour. Sky partly cloudy. Forecast: fair tonight and Thursday. Temperature comparison notes extremes from last year and a 16 year record.
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