No Rate Cut Approved for Transcontinental Lines
Interstate Commerce Commission rejected the request by Washington Manufacturing interests of Chicago and the Middle West and the Pacific coast railroads to cut freight rates from Chicago and Denver to Pacific terminals. The 7 to 3 vote denied authority for reductions on iron and steel articles paper products ammunition cotton goods lard substitutes paint roofing resin soap and soda. The decision aligns with ongoing senate debate over the Gooding long and short haul bill which would mirror this outcome if enacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Middle West
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Coast
Panama Canal
Denver
Spokane
Waash
Salt Lake City
Utah
Senate
Commission
Pittsburgh
Colorado
Indict 112 in Liquor Plot Across Twelve Cities
A federal grand jury indictment charges 112 people in 12 cities with conspiring to violate the national prohibition law. Harry Volpe of Providence pleaded guilty and was released on a $10,000 personal bond. Judge Paul Jones postponed sentence. U S Attorney A E Bernsteen expects more indictments and total defendants may exceed 200. Gov’t costs already reach about $125,000 with 350 witnesses examined before a return to court after April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Harry Volpe
Providence
R. 1
Paul Jones
United States
A. E. Bernsteen
Fire kills family of five near Carlisle Iowa
A farm home near Carlisle Iowa was destroyed by a blaze that claimed the lives of five from one family. The mother Mrs Donald Trichel died after futile attempts to rescue her husband and children as fumes arose from a kerosene can explosion while feeding the kitchen fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Iowa
Here
Donald Trichel
Tragic South Dearborn Fire Kills Three, Displaces Ten Families
A blaze at 2004 South Dearborn Street killed two boys and a man, and left a woman fatally injured who died shortly after. Ten families were driven from their homes in the all colored community. The incident left multiple victims and widespread displacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuicago
South
Dearborn Street
London earthquake disaster collapses 190 houses
Seismic collapse in Denizlu Asia Minor during a heavy earthquake kills seven people and injures many as 190 houses fall. City lifelines disrupted and rescue operations proceed amid debris and fear. Authorities investigate cause and assess risk to surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Denizlu
Asia Minor
Populist Leader Dies in Joliet at 77
James H. Ferriss longtime Populist leader and newspaper editor died suddenly in Joliet. Ferriss, age 77, shaped party strategy and influenced local journalism during decades of public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Inl
James H. Ferriss
Popu Hst Party
Stevens Hotel Corner Stone Lays in Chicago
The cornerstone of the Stevens hotel was laid in Chicago. It is planned as the world's largest hotel with 3,000 rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Stevens Hotel
Bank robbers steal 1500 pounds gold and silver near Nassau
Thieves blasted the Nassau treasury vaults located 40 yards from a police station and escaped with about 1500 pounds of gold and silver coins. The daring raid occurred in the Bahamas, shocking authorities and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau
Bahama Islands
Delaney Stops McTigue In Fourth Round at MSG
Jack Delaney stopped veteran light heavyweight Mike McTigue in the fourth round of a 12 round bout at Madison Square Garden.
Pleasant ward notes from South Colton and nearby homes
South Colton and nearby residents share a week of visits and small events. Families like the Fastenows, Koesters, Cortneys, Wendtes, Deavers, and Jordans announce gatherings, pig marketing, hog butchering, births, windmill repairs, and travel to Cheyenne and Sterling.
West Sidney M. I. G. C meets with new members added
West Sidney drew the M. I. G C met at Mrs A M Anderson s home Thursday March 25 with strong attendance Three new members were admitted Anna Reineka gave a paper on Henry Ford A luncheon followed Included scalloped oysters fruit salad sandwiches cake and coffee Next meeting will be with Mrs F H Kragel Various local visits and social events occurred C A Glassburn sold hogs M J Elliott visited G L Links Theodore Lingwall attended to a sick grandmother in Potter and other social calls noted through the week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. I. GC
A. M. Anderson
Anna Reineka
Henry Ford
F. H. ‘Kragel
J. Scheer
Alfred ‘Sprenger
Filmer Kragel
Jack Rhode
Bronson
Charley Sprenger
Christina Sprenger
John Lingwall
Alfred Sprenger
Anna Lingwall
Theodore Lingwall
Marria
Alen
C. A. Glassburn
M. J. ElHott
G. L. Links
Charles Sprenger
John Lingwell
Lewis Oleon
Nels Thurston
J. T. Kittham
W. E. Chambers
Sidney
Francia Gross
A. L. Scheer
Louie Scheer
Potter
Local Social Visits and Market Activity Mentioned
Miss Hazel Anderson stayed overnight with Miss Joolen Sinks Saturday. Nels Christensen visited Lloyd Bridgement Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Lingwall and son shopped in Sidney Saturday. Charles Sprenger and John Lingwall marketed hogs Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Sprenger and Son
Sidney
Hazel Anderson
Joolen Sinks
Nels Christensen
Lloyd Bridgement
John Lingwall and Son
Charles Sprenger
John Lingwall
Local Notes From North Divide Area
Mary Alice Hughes on the sick list with mumps. Mr Brockelsby arrives at Sidney. Henry Braasch family dined with Boreher. John Jones and Catherine attend subdistrict declamatory contest at the Methodist church. Mrs Sterling returns from Gram Island after caring for her daughter and baby. Twenty one attend project meeting at T. C. Spiker home. Planning home garden and food calendar. milk demonstration for children. Achievement day planned for district T7 schoolhouse. Lunch served by hostess and Ed Brockelsby. Martha Frertchs helps Hedgecock at Sidney. Martha Braasch and Borcher visit John Jones home Sunday evening.
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Margaret
Clara
Marie Koester
W. W. Jordan
Hester Denver
Lodge Dole
John Cortney
Henry Koester
M. J
J. H. Wendte
Mathews
Cheyenne
John Wendte
Charles Deaver
Eric Brauer
J. J. Wendte
Helen Jacobs
John Briggs
N. P. Cortney
George Deaver
Grandma Cortney
J. B Cortney
Charlies Deaver
Mary Alice Hughes
J. L. Hughes
Mr. Brockelsby
Fd Brockelsby
Sidney
Henry Braasch
Boreher
John Jones
Catherine
Sterling
Gram Island
Henry Johnson
T. C. Spiker
Ed Brocklesby
Martha Frertchs
Hedgecock
Martha Braasch
Borcher
Cash Paid for False Teeth and Dental Gold
Hoke Smelting and Refining Co. Otsego Michigan offers cash for dental gold platinum magneto points diamonds and discarded jewelry. Advertise in The Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke Smelting and Refining Co
Otsego
Michigan
Local social notes and farm visits in Potter area
Sextorp Mr and Mrs J E Morrow visited Pete Nelsons Tuesday morning. Many neighbors called at farms around Morrow and Nelsons. Included are hospitalities, Sunday school visits, revival attendance, flu cases, and new tractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Morrow
Pete Nelson
Morrow
Jesse Tambert
George Reetz
Homer Fisher
The
Farmers Union
Sidney
Mayme Farr
Charles Johnson
W. D. Matthewson
A. E. Fisher
Charles McKee
Chris Crowell
Dick Carlson
Potter
Sloan of. Potter
Jesse Lambert
Billy Lambert
Meadow Lawn Notices Spark Local Visits and Travel
Meadow Lawn items report J. E. Morrow traveling to Sidney on Thursday. Harold Royce noted to have dragged roads on Saturday. Dr. and Mrs. Hedlund visited the J. W. Beckert home Thursday afternoon. Paul Morrow called on Albert Morrow Saturday morning.
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al Morrow
Sidney
Paul iWeible
Wlr. Morrow
Dalton
John Bartling
Mike Jillson
Mr. Chick
Ed Morrow
J. E. Morrow
Harold Royce
Dr. and
Mrs. Hedlund
J. W. Bckert
Paul Morrow
Albert Morrow
Rifle club installs regulation target at Peetz
The Peetz rifle club received a large regulation rifle target from the United States war department. It was erected Sunday facing a hill in the valley west of town. The club, under bond, has been furnished approved rifles and ammunition. Regular shoots are planned for coming months and the club now has 380 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Peetz Rifle Club
United States War Department
Peetz Gazette
Be photographed the yeat 68 birthday at Phelps Studio
A brief note records a birthday photo session held at Phelps Studio celebrating a person turning 68. The event centers on a simple studio portrait, with no additional details about attendees or activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelps Studio
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Commerce Commission
W. PF. Fastenow
Raymond
J. N. Wembe
West Sidney
W. C. Knight
Veree
L. Suheer
North Divide
Telegraph
Sextorp
Robert Nelson
J. W. McNew
Mrs
J. B. Morrow
James Sullivan
Charles Scott Home
Delores Minihen
Gladys Morrow
R. R. Bovee
Paul Mann
Dan Heimer
Peter Nelson
Frank Welgand
John Poupin
Wilcox
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
E.R. Tarry
Srrane.Newe
Kratz Abstract Co
Earl R. Kratz
Grey Nebraska -“Title Specialists
Gace
Williams Institute of Heat Research
Nebr
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