Grain Exchange and Packer Control Bills Move in Congress
A Senate agrarian bloc led by Senator Kenyon plans to push grain exchange and packer control bills through Congress with about twenty senators from multiple states forming subcommittees on general farm legislation and bank law. The group, stressing no harm to other industries, aims to back market regulation, credit flexibility for farmers, and standardization measures, with a vote likely on shifts to the Federal Reserve Act.
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Dike Breaks Endangering Farm Area Near Woodland
A damaged dike near Woodland Washington breached under flood pressure, threatening about 5 000 acres of reclaimed farmland. The pumping station at Burch Slough failed, with officials warning the entire district could flood. An estimated $200 000 was invested in the project this year. About 400 to 500 people and their families were evacuated or couriers were sent to safety.
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Admit Bankruptcy Ad From Riga Létris
A Moscow dispatch reports Nikolai Laning premier of Haksiani says wartime bankruptcy is incomplete and a central executive committee will approve unlimited capital and other provisions of the conventionary regime.
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Nokolai Laning
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Tov
Germans Pay $200 Million Allegedly to Allies
Fragmentary OCR notes allege a German payment of 200 million dollars to the Allies before an ultimatum, mentioning a German official and a ship mission. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Bergdoll matriarch testifies amid heated bar questioning
Mrs Emma Bergdoll, mother of Grover Bergdoll, faces a cross examination before a house committee over buried gold and her son’s actions. She fumes at inquiries, claims $10500 hidden on a Bergdoll farm near Philadelphia, and asserts she will not reveal its location or help dig it up. The panel notes Grover’s 1918 tax payments and her claim the slacker is worth about half a million dollars.
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Emma C. Bergdoll
Grover Bergdoll
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Cleveland
Peters
Great Britain Plans Strong Ireland Reinforcements
London reports cabinet approval to send large mobile troops to Ireland with rumors of drastic measures against republican forces in the south and west. Different papers offer varying scenarios including martial law, blockhouses, and expanded naval operations, but no confirmation is given. In Philadelphia Bergdoll property seized under the trading with the enemy act with U S authorities directing the action.
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Transcontinental railways cut freight rates to beat water competition
Western railroads approve about a 20 percent cut on many freight items to speed California fruit to the east and to meet water lines via the Panama Canal. Rates target beans peas canned goods condensed milk dried fruit and more with eastbound and westbound adjustments under interstate commerce filings. Washington officials and New York representatives push for swift ICC approval to waive long and short haul constraints.
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G. W. Luce
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Siegel
New York
Farmington Bride Held for Murder in Juvenile Court
An 18 year old bride, identified as Mrs John Par song, was found not delinquent by a juvenile court jury in Farmington Mo over the death of her 6 year old stepdaughter Lilly. The panel ruled only on delinquency or sanity and sent the girl to a probation officer with potential future sentence.
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Agreement Reached In Washington Wage Talks With Shipping Board
An accord on wages and working conditions was reached in Washington between representatives of the Mariners Benevolent Association and Chairman Benson of the Shipping Board. The terms will be submitted to local unions for approval. In Aurora, four students from Aurora High School were killed when an automobile returning from a dance collided with a train near Chicago.
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Burtington
Quincy Train
New Gun Will Pierce Armor At 200 Yards
The United States army has developed a fifty caliber machine gun capable of piercing armored plate at 200 yards. This new weapon marks a significant advance in battlefield protection and firepower.
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United States ‘Army
Poison drink kills girl amid troubling tale of Marin Carr
A fragmented report describes a young woman named Marin Carr involved in a lethal poisoning incident. The text hints at a love-related grievance and hints at further investigation or accusation against another party, with relatives seeking the truth.
Mob Whips White Man In Lone City Scene
In Dallas the mob allegedly sought vengeance on a 12 year old white girl by luring John Moore a 30 year old man described as well dressed to a country spot. He was then lashed with a black snake by ten masked men and dumped in the city. Moore was arrested on an enticing charge and released on bond. He admitted the girl was in his room but denied any improper act occurred.
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German war criminal crimes trial and Irish riots report
German convicted himself as first war crime trial in Leipzig signals likely two year sentence for brutal treatment of prisoners. British view says Elgan could offer testimony but failed. Elsewhere riots erupt in Ireland with 19 police and 30 Sinn Fein members clashing near Newport Mayo. one policeman killed, multiple republicans wounded. Chicago bombing indictments target labor figures.
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City Marshal Killed In Local Gun Battle
Carroll County deputy marshal John Conway Jr., 26, was shot and killed during a failed arrest of a man wanted for passing bad checks to local merchants. The gunman broke away after a brief grapple, fired three shots at Conway, and fled the scene.
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Union Heads Indicted Over Building Trades Graft
Chicago Five union officials were indicted on conspiracy to extort money. The charges arose from a special state grand jury investigating graft in the building trades, based on evidence unfolded by the Daily joint legislative commission.
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Special State Brand Jury
Dailey Joint Legislative Commission
Ship Owners Refuse Davis Settlement Proposals
The executive and wage committees of the Steamship Owners Association at a New York meeting declined to accept Secretary of Labor Davis's proposals aimed at settling the marine strike.
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Anti Reds Hold Vladivostok Dispatch Report
A dispatch from Vladivostok to Kokusai News says forces previously under Gen Keppel and anti Bolshevik Teader occupy a part of Vladivostok in southeastern Siberia with troops at Tokio.
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Cyclone Reported Near Edmond Oklahoma Earlier
A cyclone is reported to have struck Edmond Oklahoma and 16 miles north of here. Details are lagging due to crippled wire communication and unclear lines from the affected area.
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Olkahoma City
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Mooney Arrives in Frisco for Trial Support
Thomas Mooney lands in San Francisco to renew his fight for a fair trial. At the ferry slip he is greeted by his wife Hen Mooney and his brother John Mooney, who had just arrived from the East to aid in the fight for Mooney's pardon.
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Bedouins Rise in Egypt Revolt Reported Rally Toward Raraleh
Mobile units of Bedouins march toward Raraleh amid claims of a nationwide uprising. Reports indicate growing participation from Bedouin groups in the revolutionary movement, with authorities and observers watching closely for further developments.
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South Dakota Chautauqua and Farm Bureau Meet Highlights
The Humboldt chautauqua runs June 18 to 23 with delegates from twelve states for a conference in Huron on farm bureau matters. Topics include cooperative marketing of grain and livestock, lignite coal development, and debates over toll bridges and blue laws affecting Sunday baseball.
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