Senate Committee Fights Fordney Emergency Tariff Bill
Washington December 20 reports show lawmakers debating the Fordney emergency tariff bill as House supporters push for Wednesday consideration. Opposition grows with minority filings by Democrat Be about partisan divisions and concerns over timing and impact on agriculture. The Treasury estimates suggest about 180 million dollars in revenue from duties, while total import duties projected near 28.5 million dollars on listed commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Tbus
Senate
Senate Democratic
Ing
Fordney
Senate Concludes War Relief Measure After Amendments
Legislative action on a joint resolution directing revival of the War Finance Corporation relief for farmers was completed as the Senate concurred in House amendments removing a Section proposing extended Federal Reserve credits. The measure now goes to the president amid expectations of possible veto, with leaders asserting confidence in overriding via Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Resere Poard
Reserve ‘Board
Reduced hay shipment freight rates to take effect soon
Pocatello Dec 20 reduced freight rates on shipments of hay from Idaho to eastern markets approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission last Friday as an emergency measure. The rates will become effective December 24 and apply from Oregon Short Line points in Idaho, per an Idaho Public Utilities Commission announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
Idaho
Interstate Ecommerce Commission
Union Pacific Railroad
Oregon
Éffert
Idaho Public Utilities
Malaslon
Pan ‘Teastpt
The
In Terstate Commerce ‘Commission
Will Seek Pardon For Harry Orchard
Boise Idaho December plans to present petitions to the state board of pardons in January to parole Harry Orchard who killed Governor Frank Steunenberg at Caldwell Idaho December 31 1905 Orchard was sentenced to hang by Judge Erement Wood Caldwell March 18 1908 Governor Gooding commuted the sentence to life imprisonment Former governor supporters oppose any move to release Orchard from prison
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Ida
Dee
State Board of Pardons
Harry Orchard
Franik ‘Steunenbdére
Caldweil
Idaho
Erement Wood
Gooding
Mtamny
Orchard
Rescue men from disabled air plane in San Diego
Nine officers and men flying from San Diego in a seaplane were rescued after the plane ran aground in heavy water and tossed for more than five hours. In Massachusetts, Trudson and family fled from their home today, while a dog led authorities to a missing playmate amid smoke and recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego Cal
Say
dréito-Ban“ Diego In- Vas
Mass
Dee
Trudson
Jihiele
St Barnard
United States Not a Member Yet Court Support Boosts Fate
Commentary argues that U S involvement as an executive ally could bolster the court's prospects. It contends U S approval, even without membership, would strengthen legitimacy and push nations toward adherence to the court’s rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
League
Approval of permanent consolidation of major express firms
Washington December 20 authorities granted today by the Interstate Commerce Commission for permanent consolidation of the transportation business and properties of Adams American Wells Fargo and Company and Southern Express into the American Railway Express Company. The commission based its decision on an application filed last March ten rings were taken in August. The commission was divided on allowing the consolidation as war time measure made permanent. Two dissenters said the move creates a monopoly and stifles competition. The majority found the public interest still served by the consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate. Commerce Commission
Agamis, American, Wells Fargo, and Company
Southern Express
American Railway Express Company
McChord
Meyer
Goldberg Pleads Guilty in Conspiracy Case
Joseph Goldberg pleaded guilty in a U S district court to a conspiracy charge tied to alleged violations of the Olstead Act. The case involves F Ray Groves and others. Groves trial was deferred at the U S attorney's request. Attorneys for Groves and Ralph Gove filed a demurrer asserting sufficient facts to constitute conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Gal
Joseph Goldberg
F. Ray Groves
Secretaary
Dem“Ocral Central Committee
United States District Court
Groves
United States
E. GC
Ralph Gove
Demurrer
Andict
Charges Against Detectives For Filing False Reports
San Francisco December 20 charges of filing false reports were drawn up against Detective Draper Hand and will be sworn to tomorrow. The accusations arise from his statement of irregularities in the prosecution of Thomas Mooney and Warren K. Billings for murder connected to the preparedness day parade bomb explosion. Mooney and Billings are serving life terms. Hand's statement claims evidence was framed against the two men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Francisco
Draper
Hand
Thomas Mooney
Warren’ K. Billings
O’brien
Nugent Named To Federal Trade Commission
Senator Nugent of Idaho confirmed by the Senate for a full vacancy on the Federal Trade Commission. Term expires March 3. Governor Davis hints at appointing Senator-elect Frank R. Gooding to fill Nugent if his FTC term begins now. Friends of Nugent pleased despite hopes he’d aid Idaho Democratic party reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senator Nugent
Idaho
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Wilson
Nugent
Mohon
Borah
Iolahia
Comereas
Ida
Frank R. Gooding
United States
Svugent
Federal Trade Commissio
Davis
Gooding
Boise
Congress
Democratic Party
Democratc Party
Uniform Traffic Regulations for Northwest Planned
In Portland Oregon on December 20 Secretary of State Kosher of Oregon presided a meeting with state officials from Oregon Montana Idaho and Washington to discuss uniform traffic regulations Drafting of uniform sets of state laws for legislators was considered and Conrad proposed sharing lists of stolen cars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Sam F. Kosher
Oregon
Charles T.'. Stewart
Montana
Robert O. Jones
Idaho
J. Hinkle
Washington
A. C. Conrad
Washington Motor Vehicle Department
Cave
Seattle
Conrad
Secretaries of State
Remove Restrictions on Russ Coin Export
Washington December 24 Restrictions on exportation of coin currency to Soviet Russia and on dealings or exchange transactions with Soviet Russia were removed today by the treasury department with state department approval. Officials say removal of final restrictions does not sanction broader commerce but merely reflects the July 7 announcement that trade would be permitted at the trader's risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russia
Soviet Russia
Treasury ‘Department
State Department
Treasury
Risck
Stage Set for Anniversary of Pilgrims Entry in Plymouth
Plymouth Massachusetts marked Forefathers Day with a 300 year milestone. Daniel Webster delivered an oration at the 200th anniversary ceremony while Senator Henry Cabot Lodge prepared to address the crowd. Plymouth Rock was split during transfer from its canopy and will be cemented back to its base at the harbor water line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Mags
Daniel Webster
United States
Henry Cabot “Lodge
Jrack
Hamon Institutes Suit for Complete Divorce
Frank Le Hamon, nephew of late Jake L Hamon, Republican committeeman of Oklahoma, filed for divorce from Gertia Ruth Hamon in Phoenix Superior Court. They wed August 14, 1929 in Tucson and she now resides in Sacramento. Alleged cruel treatment cited. Hamon previously married to Clara Barton Smith, details tied to Jake L Hamon's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Frank le Hamon
Jake le Hamon
Oklahoma
Gertia Ruth Hamon
Tucson
Arizona
Hamon
Sacramento
Baela
Clara
Barton
Smith
Pete
Jake’ L. Hamon
Ultimatum Issued by Italian Rebel Forces
Rome December 20 1919 A bold ultimatum issued by General Cavagili Commander of the Italian forces to Gabrieli demands evacuation of key regions. The government faces pressure as military leaders push for rapid action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Geneal
Cavagili
Gabriéli
Raids Fail to Stop Crime Wave in New York Roundup
New York faces a sweeping roundup described as the most extensive in city history. Police plan intensified patrols from midnight to dawn and searches for suspicious pedestrians, while crime waves persist with robberies, a waterfront murder, and city groups coordinating to bolster security efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
New’ York
Enright
SteearmBy
Criminal .Co
Underworld
T Legion
Merchants, ‘Association
War Veteran Association
May
Legion
Greater New York
Cbs
Merchants’ Association
Lwhiel
Irish Home Rule Bill Goes On Statute Book
London December 20 The Irish Home Rule bill will be placed in the statute book this week. The House of Lords approved all Commons amendments. The bill envisages a dual parliament system for both the north and south. Lords rejected proposed tax levies for the Irish Parliament, signaling government strategy for future negotiations on customs and excise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Lords
Commons
Fords Ja
Lords
Also Mentioned on This Page
Downing Street
Lloyd George
Senate Committee
Adams, America
Wells Fargo and Company
Southern Express _Companies
Consolidated
Goldberg
Gunary
Murphy
Federal Trade Board
Will
Pilgrin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!