Business world presses for less government meddling at US chamber meet
At the US Chamber of Commerce convention in Washington, leaders urged curbs on government inquiries into private business and expressed concern that new laws and commissions threaten free enterprise. They criticized prohibition enforcement and touted changes in federal trade commission rules aimed at reducing political misuse.
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Washington
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Cleveland
Robert W. Bingham
Louisville
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Bethlehem
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International Harvester Company
St. Paul
Borah
Idaho
Norris
Nebraska
Fess
Ohio
International Association of Garment Manufacturers
Chicago
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Michigan
Internal Revenue Bureau
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Indiana
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Halifax
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Windsor
Detroit
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French victory near Fes reported in Moroccan clash
Announcement from the French foreign office says Fes was saved from the Riffians by bayonet attacks aided by air service and artillery. General Colombat’s forces reportedly forced the Riffians to retire from French Morocco, a result that would ease Paris anxiety over the campaign.
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Fes
Abd-el-Krim
Colombat
French Morocco
Paris
Man Gets Seven Years For Stealing Chickens
Dan Blunt and three companions were arrested in Akron after being acquitted of larceny in Yuma County. Tried before Judge Munson, he was found guilty and sentenced to five to several years in state penitentiary for stealing 21 chickens. A remark compared his sentence to a $500,000 bank theft sentence elsewhere.
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Yuma County
Akron
Munson
State
Hibernian Bank
Denver
Washington County
Colto
Saddle Pony Stolen From Owner's Place
A fast saddle pony trained by R. J. Middleton's son was stolen from Middleton's pasture during the night of May. The animal, known for endurance, was easily caught and likely taken by someone familiar with its traits to flee the country. A pasture fence staple was removed and a wire lowered to exit. No other clues found according to Bridgeport News Blade.
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R. J. Middleton
Mr. Middleton
Bridgeport News-Blade
Bridgeport Postoffice May Change Locations
Bridgeport Post Office may relocate. bids for leasing a building for post office use were opened in Kansas City last Saturday. It is unclear if other locations were offered. If a change occurs it would cover a five year period.
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Bridgeport Postoffice
Kansas City
Bridgeport Herald
Bus Line to Morrill Discontinued for Time
The Wallace Das Line between this place and Morrill via Scottsbluff is suspended temporarily after a breakdown of a large bus last Friday. The accident delayed the trip into Bridgeport by nearly an hour. passengers were boarded onto the Alliance train at the junction. A new schedule will resume service with Bridgeport arrivals earlier than before.
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Morrill
Scottsbluff
Bridgeport
Burlington Track
Alliance
Bridgeport Herald
Gas tax nears April total as returns pour in
Alliance Times Herald reports April gasoline tax collected by the state bureau totals just over 2189.00 from some 350 concerns reporting quantities dispensed. More than 60 returns remain to be heard, potentially adding about 10,000. April’s aggregate nears 190,000, near the open weather month estimate. May and following months could exceed 200,000 monthly, possibly reaching 225,000 in summer.
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State Bureau
Alliance Times- Herald
Endure Night Through Slippery Breath and Bone
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Sheriff Takes Chicken Thieves To Reform School
Sheriff Koenig escorted two Scottsbluff youths aged about sixteen to the reform school after they pled guilty to stealing chickens worth roughly 300 dollars. Prosecutors said the boys had sold chickens and turkeys in other towns, cashing checks and spending the proceeds.
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Koenig
Kearney
Rhinehart Tiel
Fred Ziegler
Scottsbluff
Reform School
Barron
Gering
Midwest
Bad check artist linked to Scottsbluff fraud
Several bad checks are alleged to have been passed by Ben Oles of Scottsbluff to valley merchants. One instrument allegedly cashed at Farmers Mercantile bore a signature pretended for D. C. Jones and another used the name A. C. Nance at additional deals.
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Ben Oles
Scottsbluff
Farmers Mercantile
D. C. Jones
A. C. Nance
Oles Overhauled at Sidney After Restitution
Oles was overhauled at Sidney as he was waking his exit from this section. After he had made proper restitution, it is understood he was allowed to go on his way.
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Oles
Sidney
Gering
Midwest
Educational contest offer from Sheffield Laboratories
A nationwide educational contest offers prizes totaling 2000 dollars. Open to all, send stamps to obtain list of questions rules and circular. Address Sheffield Laboratories Dept. 1 Aurora Illinois.
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Sheffield Laboratories
Dept. 1
Aurora
Illinois
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