Oregon Seeks New Rail Lines to Serve State
In Washington March 27 the Oregon Public Service Commission pressed its bid for the Interstate Commerce Commission to order new east west rail lines through southern Oregon and north south extensions to span the state. Attorney W P Ellis argued national defense needs and noted that major lines are controlled by the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific. The hearing included questions on federal control of tribal reservations and potential transport needs. Pacis A G Spence and B C Dey represented Union Pacific and Southern Pacific. A report from the examiner supported ordering the new construction with ICC enforcement powers.
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Washington
Oregon
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. P. Ellis
Oregonublic Service Commission
Ross
Interstate Commerce Admission
Hall
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Ellis
Cascade Range
Esch
Thiam
Pacis A. G. Spence
B. C. Dey
Southrn Pacific
Commission
Hand Injured Lightweight Sid Terrois May Cancel April Bout
Sid Terrois of New York may cancel his April 13 bout with Bocky Kansas after injuring his left hand in training for a contest with Lew Paluso of Salt Lake City. Terrois fought Paluso this week and won a close decision.
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New York
Sid Terois
Bocky Kansas
Howdy Strangers Ad Promises Mail Order Convenience
A country district advertiser appeals to readers to buy from him, offering jewelry, diamonds, watches, musical instruments, firearms, repairs, and mail order service. He touts Zenith radios and promises satisfaction or money back, inviting readers to write with merchandise needs or requests.
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Pocatello
Zenith
Montana Senator Wheeler Faces Federal Indictment
Montana indictment accuses Senator Wheeler and associates of conspiracy to defraud the United States by securing oil and gas permits on 9 000 acres in Toole County. The case details 24 overt acts from 1920 to 1924, including attempts to influence Interior Department officials and land assignments for Campbell.
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Rae
Walsh
District Attorney ’S
Boothan
Campbell
Wheeler
Boo
James A. Macgowan
United States
Toole
Mont
Department of the Interior
Edward 8. Booth
Department
Francis M. Goodwin
Great Falls
Senate
Stane
Montana
District of Columbia
Booth
Interior Department
Borah
Idaho
Weather forecast hints at mixed precip and steady temps
The item suggests light rain or snow tonight and Saturday with little temperature change and a forecast of unsettled wintery conditions.
Low carbon rails cause outer curve rail failure in Java
Rail defects in Java traced to low carbon content in steel used for lines. Outer rails on curves split from top to bottom, impacting track integrity and prompting inspection and potential repairs. Authorities warn of continued risk until material quality improves.
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Java
Olson case deepens as exhumations ordered in McClintock death
Coroners jury probing the death of William McClintock orders exhumations of Mrs. Nelson McClintock and Dr. Oscar Olson amid claims of typhoid poisoning. Shepherd, held on bail bid, fights release as legal maneuvering continues toward trial.
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Chicago
William McClintock
William D. Shepherd
Nelson McClintock
Oscar Olson
Wolff
Harry Olson
McClintock
Shepherds
Doctor Olson
Judge Olson
Shepherd
Olson
Supreme Court
Ludendorff Campaign Faces Mixed Reception in Bavaria
Munich reports weak interest in General Ludendorff’s bid for the German presidency as Adolf Hitler’s supporters clash with Bavarian authorities over campaign meetings. Many former backers avoid him while Karl Jarres and Herrfeld gain traction. Ludendorff may win about a million votes in the initial ballot, with Bavarian party leaders uncertain about final backing before April 26.
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Munich
Ludendorff
Bavaria
Adolph Hitler
Herr Heid
Karl Jarres
Herrfeld
Bavarian People’s Party
Jarres
Admiral Dewey’s Body Moved to National Cathedral Chapel
The body of Admiral George Dewey will be moved from Arlington to Beth hem chapel at the National Cathedral in Washington. A naval guard of honor will accompany the transfer requested by his widow with son George G. Dewey concurring. The crypt will serve as a temporary resting place until a memorial is built in the cathedral transept.
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Washington
Mar
Naval Guard
George Dewey
Manila
Arlington National Cemetery
National Cathedral
Admiral Dewey
George G. Dewey
Chicago
Denver Public Schools to Start Pre-school Child Training Class
A new pilot program will establish a class for parents seeking information on child training during the pre-school period. Details of the full course are not yet set, and the program is described as an experiment.
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Denver Public Schools
Prairie Fires Devastate Regions Near Nebraska Border
Firefighters in South and North Dakota and Nebraska battled prairie blazes that destroyed several villages and damaged thousands of acres. Reports said three villages in South Dakota were leveled and four people died, with hundreds of cattle and hay ruined. Fire spread toward Valentine Nebraska as communications failed and lines went down.
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St. Paul
Minn
Rosebud Indian Reservation
Nebraska
Tuthill
Vetel
St. Francis
South Dakota
Valentine
Neb
Rosebud
William Yancey
Cody
Yancey
Tony Bell
North Kilgore
Nesel
North
Wakpala, & D
Selfridge
N. D
Wakpala
Carson County
Sioux County
North Dakota
Prairie fires scorch Nebraska and Rosebud lands
North central Nebraska and areas near the Rosebud Indian reservation in South Dakota endured prairie fires since last Wednesday. No lives or towns harmed. property losses estimated near 1,000,000 acres of hay land. Firefronts stretched up to eighty miles long and forty wide with ranchers and residents fighting the blazes.
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Wakpala
Howell
Dead Man's Corner
Wekpala
White River
Melletle
Washabaugh
Todd
Rosebud
Traverse
Valentine
Neb
Nebraska
Rosebud Indian Reservation
South Dakota
Tathill
Vetal
St. Francis
Here
Cody
Kilgore
Nensis
Crookston
Explosion Devastates Swissvale School House
An explosion wrecked the Swissvale public school building as police search the ruins for janitor Jacob Jacobs who is missing. Officials suspect foul play with a $1000 reward offered. fire officials cite possible gas as a factor.
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Pittsburgh
Swissvale
Jacob Jacobs
Pfarr
Joseph Morgan
Beet sugar output in 1925 likely below 1924 totals
Salt Lake AP reports Love of Salt Lake, head of the United States Sugar Manufacturers' Association, says 1925 beet sugar production may reach only 80 to 85 percent of 1924. Drought in the Rocky Mountain and Pacific regions lowers yields while eastern basins may match last year’s record. Some eastern growers face beet contract price disputes as efforts push farmers to maintain normal acreage.
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Salt Lake
United States
Rae
Love of
United States Sugar Manufacturers’ Association
Love
Rocky Mountain
Pacific
Rocky Mountains
Missouri
Beet Returns Highlighted In State Farming Report
A farmer reports equal return per acre among crops with no excess over others. Mr Love cites Lechento department figures showing average tonnage and the money return in beet production. The data cover the period 1919 to 1924.
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Love
Department of Lechento
Eee
Holding Tight in Steel Trade Reflects Liquid Inventory Policies
New York March 27. Consumers refrain from large forward orders, keeping inventories liquid as steel operations run at 85 to 90 percent capacity. Traders note small gains in unfilled orders amid cautious purchasing, recalling past collapses to justify conservative buying.
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New York
Commission Named To Study Muscle Shoals
President Coolidge named a five member commission to study the Muscle Shoals facilities. Members include former Representative McKenzie of Illinois former Senator Dial of South Carolina Professor Harry A Curtiss of Yale University William McClellan of New York and Russell F P Bower of the American Farm Bureau Federation. No cabinet members serve on the panel.
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Washington
McKenzie
Ilinois
Dial
South Carolina
Harry A. Curtisa
Yale University
William McClellan
New York
Russell FP. Bower
American Farm Bureau Federation
Coolidge
Musele Shoals
Five percent of U.S. physicians and surgeons are women
A historical note states that five percent of physicians and surgeons in the United States are women, highlighting early gender disparities in the medical profession.
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Red Herring
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Commercial Cigar Store
Bannock Hotel
E Grant Hale
Mgr
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Mallory
Oes
W. L
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