Funds Helped Great Cause of Education
Washington reports that funds from 15 independent boards and foundations plus federal and state support advanced education in 1927. Carnegie Foundation disbursed 2.685 million for pensions and 1.501 million for legal and dental education studies, with 2.041 million authorized for library, adult education, arts, and research.
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Washington
United States Bureau of Education
Carnegie Foundation For Advancement of Teaching
Carnegie Corporation of New York
Laura Spelman Rockefeller
Rockefeller Foundation
General Education Board
Ha F Slater Fund
Jeanes
Colorado River Romance Revived
Frederick S. Dellenbaugh, a member of the Powell expedition, arrived in Los Angeles to testify in a suit between Utah and the United States over navigability of the Colorado River. The case could affect whether Utah may issue clear titles to mineral lands along the river. Hearings have been held in Denver and Washington, with a final decision to be reached in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Powell
Colorado River
Uhe
Fredericks
Dellenbaugh
Utah
United States
Delenbaugh
Upper Basin
Colorado
Delienbaugh
Sea Court
Denver
Washington
Man seeks order to use sidetrack in Pocatello
PJ Be Parr Jr of Pocatello petitions the public utilities commission to force Oregon Short Line and Idaho Iron Co to allow use of a spur track in Pocatello for unloading freight including coal and gasoline. He claims the spur exists for formal freight business, offered partial cost coverage, but he was denied access for an unloading plant.
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Boise
BE Parr, Jr
Pocatello
Public Utilities Commission
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Idale Ol Company
Epur
Neat
Ito Se
Bucket shop artist picked movie actors
Hollywood reports an investigation into a stock market bucket shop accused of defrauding investors. Herbert R. Jackson is alleged to have obtained at least $100,000 for non delivered stocks and run up margin credits. A warrant accuses him of a $1000 worthless check and grand theft.
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Hollywood
Cal
Herbert R. Jackson
Beverly Hills
Milton M. Golden
Jackson
Hollywood Boulevard
Lumbermen protest against treasury wood use policy
National Lumber Manufacturers Association faults treasury department plan to minimize wood in public buildings. Wilson Compton says wood remains suitable for floors sash doors and interior trim where fire risk is low and non combustive wood is available. The group cites recent monumental buildings and argues wood interiors are economical and aesthetically apt, proposing savings of several million dollars in the 300 million government building program.
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Washington
National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Treasury Department
Wilson Compton
McNary Sets Senate Agriculture Panel Hearing on Farm Board
Senator McNary of Oregon announced a Thursday meeting of the Senate Agriculture Committee to question members of the Federal Farm Board, whose nominations are pending before the panel after a weekend with President Hoover in Virginia.
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Washington
Hoover
Virginia
Senator McNary
Oregon
Senate Agr.culture Committee
Federal Farm Board
Joe Chovileck’s broken promise to family in Racine
In Racine Wisconsin on September 14 a 22 year-old tale ends with Joe Chovileck dying penniless from acute alcoholism. He left his wife and two children in Osjeko Slovakia promising to send money within months. Letters remained unopened until Stanley Knicek delivered a message from Joe’s wife stating they have inherited property.
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Wis
Bome
Joe Chovileck
Osecho
Slovakia
Joe
Jell
Stanley J Knicek
Late Scores From Five Games On Tap Today
Baseball results and line scores show Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, St Louis, New York, Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, and Washington in action. Highlights include Philadelphia defeating Pittsburgh in the first game and a postponed Chicago vs Brooklyn clash due to rain. Four more games scheduled for the day with various pitchers and batting totals.
Bedouins Report New Outbreak Near Sea of Galilee
Sept 16 report details a Bedouin raid at Hattin near the Sea of Galilee with 16 killed and many wounded before British patrols dispersed the attackers. The incident unsettles Palestine though no Jewish Arab tensions are seen to rise. an Egyptian Arab delegation aims to reconcile. A Jeru salem claim lists Mendel Fraumen of Chicago seeking compensation for his son Harry Fraumen, Hebron Yeshiva student among 50 victims.
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Jerusalem
Hattin
Sea of Gallifer
Palestine
Ty Mendel Fraumen
Chicago
Harry
Hebron
Explorer Bowdoin Beats Ice in Near-Disaster Arctic Escape
Donald B. MacMillan recounted the Bowdoin 21 year veteran escape from a heavy Arctic ice pack off Frobisher bay on August 18. The schooner, pinned for 12 days with 100 yards of open water nearby, was lifted onto a floe then slid free as bergs surged past. The battered vessel headed to open water, later refueling before returning to Wiscasset.
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N. S
Bowdoin
Donald B. MacMillan
Maine
Frobisher Bay
Lakeland Point
Gane
MacMillan
Wiscasset
British Evacuation of Wiesbaden Sparks No French Takeover
London authorities denied reports that Secretary Shaw summoned General Thwaites for a conference over Wiesbaden. The British evacuation begins at month end and no French plans to move light cavalry into the Rhineland were confirmed. If the Rhineland commission moves to Wiesbaden, Paris says France would guard it.
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London
Shaw
Willian, Thwaites
Rhineland
Wiesbaden
Paris
Quat d'Oreay
Weather Update: Temperatures Shift Tonight and Tuesday
The forecast shows a temperature change beginning tonight and continuing into Tuesday. Expect cooler overnight lows and a gradual warmup in daytime highs with light winds. Stay tuned for any regional advisories or local notices.
Blackfoot Bridge Crash Kills Local Man
William Smiler Phillips 46 of 744 South Hayessavenue died when his light sedan struck the concrete bridge over the Blackfoot river at the town south entrance. Cooccupant Albert Bus Hansen 324 South Main Street suffered a severe scalp wound and was moved to hospital with prospect of discharge soon. Phillips driven vehicle demolished. investigators say high speed and a failed turn caused the crash. Phillips had worked at the Ford pool hall ten years and is survived by his parents two sisters and two brothers. Funeral plans pending.
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William “Smiler” Phillips
South Hayessavenue
Albert “Bus” Hansen
Main Street
Blackfoot River
Blackfoot
Phillips
Hansen
Fort Hall
Pdcatelio
McHan
W. F. Howard
Tribune
Ford Pool Hall
Edward Phillips
Pocatello
Myrtle Pocatello
Maud Carr
Omaha
David
Morgan Phillips
Arthur W. Hall Undertaking Establishment
Primary Held in New York City for Mayor Tomorrow
New York September 16 candidates for mayor and other municipal offices will be nominated at a city primary. Mayor James J. Walker and his Tammany Democrat slate face no opposition for renomination.
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New York
New York City
James J. Walker
Tammany Democrats
League Dreams Of A Federation In Geneva
In Geneva the League of Nations opens its third week amid debates on world disarmament and a United States of Europe. Lord Cecil of Britain plans a resolution signaling nonobligation of his government to prior Conservative forerunners and urging eventual handling of land forces in a general disarmament plan. France, Germany and Britain back the Briand proposal for a European confederation as France looks to a world economic conference to shape policy among smaller nations.
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United States of Europe
Assembly of the League of Nations
Robert Cecil
Great Britain
Lord Cecil
League
European Confederation of States
Briand
France
Germany
United States
Nomination of Clarence Young for aviation post sent to Senate
President Hoover formally submitted the nomination of Clarence M. Young of Iowa to be assistant secretary of commerce in charge of aviation to the Senate on September 16. The nomination marks Hoover's choice to lead aviation policy amid growing air travel and safety concerns.
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Washington
Clarence M. Young
Iowa
Commerce
Aviation
Senate
Hoover
Bank President C D Waggoner Indicted by Federal Grand Jury
C D Waggoner president of the Bank of Telluride Colorado was indicted by a federal grand jury for mail fraud in connection with half a million dollars in credit obtained from New York banks on fake telegrams. He was held in Laramie County jail and preparations for possible removal to New York await new actions by authorities. His defense may invoke insanity but no statement was given on that issue.
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New York
Cheyenne
Wyo
C. D. Waggoner
Bank of Telluride
Laramie County
Waggoner
New Castle
Wju
S. D. Crump
Denver
Associated Press
Crump
Little Telluride Bank
Ogden Chamber Tour Visits Pocatello for Dinner
Forty one Ogden Chamber of Commerce members arrive in Pocatello for a goodwill tour of northern Utah and southeastern Idaho. A 6 30 dinner at Bannock hotel features remarks from city and chamber leaders and a local program. The bus tour continues to American Falls after overnight in Pocatello.
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Ogden Chamber of Commerce
Pocatello
Utah
Idaho
Bannock Hotel
Ogden
Frank Francis
E. R. Alton
Chamber of Commerce
Globe Grain and Milling Company
A. P. Bigelow
Fred A. Burton
C. Ben Ross
Finis Bentley
J. H. Petersen
Gaylord Sanford
Marjorie Purdy
Rampton Barlow
Harry F. Anderson
J. R. Bachman
Harmon B. Barton
Albert E. Becker
E. J. Bertling
E. E. Byer
James P. Casey
John L Crossley
George D. Darling
P. A. Dix
James H. Douglas
Frank M. Earl
Charles B. Empey
Ezra Fieldred
J. Francis Fowler
Frank P. Gardner
T. J Gehrig
Carl B. Hawker
H. E. Hemmingway
Lyman E. Hyde
H. P. Iverson
Irving Seaman
W. S. Martin
W F. Mantker
P. J. Peckens
C. C. Rasmussen
W. W. Rawson
Charles W Reeder
Fred G. Ruthranff
F. L. Sermser
George F. Stalines
Odd Fellows Session Opens 105th World Convention in Houston
Thousands of Odd Fellows gather in Houston for the 105th world convention along with Rebekahs and Patriarchs Militant. Welcoming ceremonies precede degrees conferred. speakers include Gov. Dan Moody Lt. Gov. Barry Miller and Rep. Daniel E. Garrett with Frank Martin of Boise and Mrs. Bertha A. Willis delivering responses.
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Houston
Texas
Rebekahs
Patriarchs
Odd Fellows
Dan Moody
Barry Miller
O.O. F
Daniel E. Garrett
Frank Martin
Boise
Idaho
I D. O . Grand Sire
Bertha A. Willis
Wichita
Kas
Rezekahs
Tilden Says U.S. Must Adopt French Style in Davis Cup
Detroit spectator remarksWilliam Tilden contends the United States cannot win the Davis Cup until American players adopt the French style after an exhibition yesterday. He cites the need to eliminate error before challenging French tennis stars.
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Detroit
William Tilden
United States
Tilden
Eftur Kb
New Airmail Service Starts Northwest Public Welcome
Pasco Washington reports the first day of contract airmail route 32 with planes from Spokane Spokane, Portland, Seattle, and Tacoma delivering about 801 to 1300 pounds. A night flight to Boise and Salt Lake carried 1878 pounds. Pilots C C Price and Joe Taft received wreaths as crowds of 3 000 to 10 000 greeted the arrivals amid forest fire smoke and heavy loads.
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Wash
Air Route Mail Number 32
Spokane
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Boise
Balt Lake
C. C. Price
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