Idaho House debuts election registration reform bill
Idaho lawmakers open discussion on a measure by Rep Huffaker and Rep Johnson to require no re registration within a precinct when electors move. A transfer to the new precinct registrar suffices unless crossing to another county. The bill aims to cut state registration costs and reduce confusion.
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Boise
Idaho
W. D
Mont) Huffaker
Idaho Falls
House
Charles A. Johnson
Casgia
Senate
Charles E. Anderson
Irrigation Committee
Katerndahl
Commissioner of Reclamation
Senator Huffman
Progressive
Claude Huffman
Clearwater
Judiciary
Ask Reduction Potatoes Rates Aimed at 20 Percent Cut
Chicago January 18 The potato growers and shippers branch of the American Fruit and Vegetable Ship pers Association voted unanimously to ask railroads to cut freight rates on potatoes by 20 percent from February 1 to July 1. The move aims to stimulate consumption and move surplus stock to prevent heavy losses and possible future reductions in production.
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Chicago
Potato Growers and Shippers Branch
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association Today
Traffic Manager Dies at Denver in Pneumonia
Walt F. Brown aged 49, traffic manager of Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph, died in Denver after a week of illness. A Yale graduate born in New London, Conn, he rose from a small exchange manager to a top executive.
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Denver
Colo
Walt
F. Brown
Neval
Ountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
West
Brown
Yale
New London
Conn
Harding Reported Much Improved
Washington reports President Harding, troubled by grippe, is much improved though still resting in his room. White House officials note no fever and expect continued progress. Brig. Gen. Sawyer, his physician, says signs of relief appeared and no engagements are planned unless condition markedly improves.
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Washington
Harding
White House
Sawyer
Mr. Harding
Mail Train Leaps Twelve Foot Chasm
A Dublin mail train carrying 200 passengers crossed a 12 foot chasm after a culvert was blown by irregulars. The rails were twisted but the carriages passed safely at about 45 miles an hour as the train cleared the gap between Lisdoff and Templemore.
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London
Dublin
Press Association
Lisdoff
Templemore
Murder Verdict Hangs in Herrin Riots Case
In Marion Illinois on January 18 the Herrin riots case jury deliberated over three hours without a verdict. Judge Hartwell instructed the jury that if one defendant committed the murder and others aided or encouraged, all could be found guilty and declared it murder or nothing.
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Herrin
Marion, II
Howard Hoffman
D. T. Hartwell
Hartwell
United Mine Workers of America
Ruhr Invasion Shuts Newfoundland Mines
Sydney N S Jan 18 AP Twenty five hundred iron miners idle as the Wabana district mines close following the Ruhr invasion and suspension of German ore contracts. Paris reports denying Canadian contract cancellations. an authoritative statement says suspensions hold until the Ruhr dispute resolves.
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Sydney
N. S
Wabana
New Foundland
Ruhr
Germany
Paris
Hugo Stinnes
Gruesome Border Slaying Tied to Narcotics Ring
Roy Gibson, a Black man, was found shot to death in a self dug grave just outside Mexicali near Calexico. Authorities suspect an organized narcotics gang carried out the killing, linked to last week’s drug seizure worth 329000 dollars. The U S State Department has been notified.
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Calexico
Cal
Roy Gibson
Mexicali
Mexico
Gibson
Joe Vida
Beppo
Manuel Sanchez
State Department
Washington
Unemployed Seek Work in Ruhr Area Besiege French Consulate
London January 18 Hundreds of unemployed are reported at the French consulate in Liverpool seeking work in the Ruhr mines and the French regime. Consulate offices say nothing can be done as no instructions have been received from France.
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London
Liverpool
Ruhr
Frapee
Fair Tonight and Friday With Little Temperature Change
The forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Friday with minimal temperature changes. No significant precipitation or weather events are expected, and conditions should remain calm and dry.
Negotiations suspended on British debt refund talks
Washington January 18 AP Negotiations between American and British debt commissions over Great Britain's war debt will pause with British reporting to London. Both sides aim for an early settlement and possible congressional action within six weeks, despite differing views on interest rate and annual payments.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
British Debt Commission
London
Congress
New York
Fim
Harding
American Offer Is Friendly Proposal
London reports the suspension of Britain debt funding talks with the United States seen as hopeful by the government. The Morning Post editorializes that the American offer should be judged in its strict terms and not pessimistically.
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London
Great Britain
United States
Morning Post
Denver Bank Robbery Suspect Held in Connection to 200000 Heist
Otto Schultz of Denver remains jailed after police arrest tied to the December 18 federal reserve bank robbery. Investigators disclose a Rickenbacker car found in a private garage near Twenty-Third and Market street, traced to a robbery suspect. The bandit group is alleged to have left Denver by train for Omaha after the robbery. Police also confirm Harold G Burns and his wife resided at Magnolia and Humphreys apartments during October through December, with Arno apartments also listed.
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Denver
Colo
Otto Schultz
Federal Reserve Bank
H. G. Burns
J. C. Sloan
San Francisco
Twentieth and
Market Streets
Schultz
Rinker
Bandit Band
California
Omaha
Neb
Harold G. Burns
Magnolia
Humphreys
Arno
Identification of Masked Party Members Revealed in Bastrop
Bastrop Louisiana hearing unfolds for kidnap and murder case tied to a masked party. Newt Gray, a suspect and church member, testified as witnesses described the August 24 holdup between Basin Rouge and Bastrop. Rufus Eubanks testified he drove Gray to the scene, supporting Gray’s chauffeur claim.
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Gray
Odom
Witn
Eubanks
Newt Gray
Bastrop
Rufus Eubanks
Mer Rouge
Italy Opposes Forcible Steps in War Crisis
Italy has urged Britain and France to delay further forcible actions in the war. An Italian agent warned that French and German forces in the Ruhr area are separated by only a few miles, creating a highly dangerous situation requiring mature consideration before any new moves.
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Washi
Italy
Rome
Ruh
Trawler Believed Lost Near Jersey Coast Fire Separates Vessel
A steam trawler, thought to be part of the fleet off the New Jersey coast, caught fire and burned near the water's edge. Another small steamer broke from the flotilla to rescue nearby crew members.
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Highlands
N. A
Rui
Jersey
Canaer
Water's Edge
Son
Citizens Court Aids Officials in Bail Probe
Harrison Arkansas January 18. Indictments grand jury 25 for mer employees and others connected to depredations on the Missouri and North Arkansas railway and the lynching of E C Gregor are under continued investigation by county officials aided by a citizens court. The 12 member self appointed body operates with circuit court approval to curb railway violence and protect property and workers.
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Harrison
Ark
Boone County
Missouri and North Arkansas
E. C. Gregor
J. M. Shinn
Circuit Court
Citizens’ Court
Grand Jury
M. and
N. A
Fort Smith, Ark
Missouri and North Arkansas Railway
Fort Smith Times- Record
Buckley Identified as Mob Member in Goose Creek Flogging Case
Houston, Jan 18 AP reports Claude C Buckley was identified by Bonnie Lee Harrison as one of the disguised mob in the Goose Creek flogging case. Buckley was arrested Tuesday by Sheriff Binford and is to appear before the grand jury. The sheriff expects additional arrests likely tomorrow.
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Houston
Tex
Claude C. Buckley
Binford
Bonnie Lee Harrison
Goose Creek
Bonnie Lee
Buckley
R. H. Harrison
R A. Armand
Demoralized London Money Market Hits Standstill
The foreign exchange market was utterly demoralized with continental currency trades at a standstill. German marks quoted 105000 to 110000 per pound, French francs at 70.75, Belgian francs 77.35, with limited activity and rates seen as Ruhr-situation indicators.
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London
Ruhr
New York
Uncle Sam Takes More Than Half of Jackie’s Earnings
Los Angeles January 18 AP. Jackie Coogan reportedly received a 500000 signing bonus from Metro Pictures. Internal Revenue figures by Rex B Goodcell show 260720 of this amount will go to the government as income tax. The estimate excludes tax on salaries of Jackie and his father and the actor’s 60 percent share of net profits.
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Uncle Sam
Jackie
Los Asai
Jackie Coogan
Metro Pictures Corporation
Rex B. Goodcell
Internal Revenue
Political pot starts boiling at Washington
Washington January 18 AP News highlights a flurry of Democratic activity as William J. Bryan and William G. McAdoo visit the capital and meet with Wilson Democrats and others. Despite talks with senators, no concrete 1924 developments surface, while Republican leaders like John T. Adams also engage with President Harding on party matters.
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Washington
Capitol
William J. Bryan
William G. McAdoo
McAdoo
Wilson
Bryan
John T. Adams
Harding
White House
Henry J Allen Attacks Klan in Chicago Speech
Henry J. Allen former Kansas governor denounced the Ku Klux Klan in Chicago as a blend of A P A bigotry and hatred toward Negroes and Jews. He claimed the movement wrapped in patriotism and sold as 100 percent American for ten dollars.
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Chicago
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Ku Klux Klan
Lithuania Rebuffs Ambassadors Over Memel Decision
Premier Garba nuas kas told the Diet that Lithuania will not accept any council of ambassadors decision on Memel unless it reflects Memel's population will. The government will reject Soviet sovereignty claims over Memel.
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Koyno
Lithuania
Garvanauskas
Diet
Memel
Snve Ternment
Sconia
Knights of Columbus Offer Car for Exiled Delegate
Mexico City reports the Knights of Columbus offered Monsignor Filippi the use of a private car to take him to Washington from Laredo Texas. He departed late yesterday and the train was due at the border city this morning. A large farewell crowd in Mexico City expressed disappointment.
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Mexico City
Knights of Columbus
Monsignor
Filippi
Mexico
Washington
Laredo
Tex
Reports denied of military activity in Budapest
An AP dispatch says the Allied control commission in Budapest denies reports of military activity along the river. The commission states it is investigating and that no substantiated evidence supports the claims, noting the situation has caused excitement.
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Budapest
Ran
Ked
N 18
Alcontrol Commission
Archbishop Fumasoni Biendi Recovers From Grippe
Rome AP report says Archbishop Pietro Fumasoni Biendi has recovered from grippe and expects to reach Washington by January 18 after his appointment as apostolic delegate to the United States.
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Ree Grippe
Rome
Pietro Fumasoni-Biendi
United States
Grippe
Washington
German mine magnates face court martial
Ruhr valley coal operators faced court martial for refusing to deliver coal to France amid revised requisitioning. The French plan orders only coal ready for delivery seized for domestic use, with experts scarce. Seizures extended to coal barges. six Ruhr magnates named face charges in the territory under siege.
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Essen
Ruhhr Valley
France
Economic Commission
United States
Great Britain
Ruhr
Paris
Rhine
Germany
Control Commission
Muenster
War reports from Smolensk region amid Dvina activity
Stockholm reports in Tidningen that Smolensk military district may be at war state with Soviet forces moved from Vitebsk and Smolensk toward the Polish frontier. Passenger traffic between Polotsk and Mohilev is said to be suspended and fortifications are under construction in the Dvina district.
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Stockholm
Enna
Dvina
Russia
Tidningen
Smolensk
Vitebsk
Smole
Polotsk
Mohiely
Ers
Entire Crew Lost in Storm Off Virginia Coast
Coast guard officials in Norfolk believe the eleven crew members of the schooner Helvetia perished when the vessel capsized near the Virginia coast during the last month’s storm. A derelict sighted near Winter Quarter Light led to the finding, with Helvetia last seen leaving New York December 13 bound for Charleston. The ship is being towed to Norfolk by the cutter Manning.
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Norfolk
Coast Guard
Virginia
Winter Quarter Light
New York
Charleston
Manning
Belgian Pigeon credited with saving seventy soldiers
A World War II era pigeon named Happy Jack is credited with saving the lives of seventy soldiers during wartime. The story appears in a montage of wartime artifacts shown at a national exhibition in Mount Clemens Michigan, with other museum pieces on display.
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Mount Clemons, Mich
Tion
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Guy Hill
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