Northwest seed judging contest to join livestock show
Idaho Seed Growers association will add a seed judging contest to the livestock show program. Teams from University of Idaho and Oregon Agricultural College compete this year. Utah and Washington cannot. Twelve seed classes include wheat, oats, barley, alfalfa, clover, beans, peas, timothy, and more.
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Idaho, Seed Growers’ Association
Northwest
University of
Idaho
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Bonner County
Bingnem County
Twin Falls
Single Act of Drunkenness Not Just Cause for Dismissal
New York judges divide on whether a single act of drunkenness during business hours justifies firing a contracted employee. Frederick W. Herbert, a real estate agent, sued after his employers discharged him for being drunk. The appellate ruling sends the case to a new trial to let a jury decide.
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New York
Supreme Court
Frederick W. Herbert
Herbert
Mullar
New Uses for the X ray Across Industries Today
New York December 24 reports the X ray expanding beyond surgery into manufacturing testing, pearl fishing, and customs work. Manufacturers inspect machinery for defects while exporters check packaging integrity for hidden substitutes. Customs use radiographs to search for smugglers, including valuables hidden in clothing. In the Ceylon pearl fishery, radiographs test oysters.
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Ceylon
Court Ponders Law On Masters Insobriety Effect
A court notes that while the matter of law stands, the envisioned ability to apply insobriety rulings to a master's business remains future tense. The decision indicates the threshold day has not yet arrived.
Birch Trees and Uses Highlight North American Varieties
The excerpt surveys birch species from yellow to black and cherry birch, noting their ecological roles and practical value. It mentions seeds germinating in water, bank stabilization, and notable traits such as fragrant bark and wintergreen oil, with literary references to Burroughs and Lovett.
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Russia
Lovett
New York Times
Withdrawal of tax exemption for farm loan bonds urged
Washington December 24 The secretary of the treasury recommends Congress withdraw the tax exemption from farm loan bonds issued in the future by joint stock land banks. He argues these banks are private capital ventures for profit with gains to stockholders and that exemptions hurt taxpayers. He urges no cut in agricultural finance, but expansion of federal bank powers to offset revenue loss.
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Washington
Congress
Houston
Joan Bonda
Jana
Dismiss Indictments Against Ball Players
In Los Angeles on December 24 authorities ruled that conspiring to throw baseball games is not a criminal offense, leading to the dismissal of indictments against several players. The decision hinges on the lack of a defined statute criminalizing game throwing as charged.
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Los Angeles
Freeman's Journal editor and directors jailed over prison treatment report
Dublin officials sentence P. J. Hopper editor of the Freeman's Journal to twelve months in prison and fine 2000 pounds for publishing an article alleging ill treatment of a prisoner in the Porto Bello barracks. Directors Hamilton Edwards and Martin Fitzgerald also receive twelve months imprisonment on the same charge.
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Dublin
The
Freeman's Journal
Porto Bello
Hamilton Edwards
Martin Fitzgerald
Chargon
Judge Willis Dismisses 1919 World Series Conspiracy Indictments
Judge Frank R Willis of the Los Angeles superior court dismissed indictments charging W B Borton and Maggert former Vernon players W G Reumler and Hart V Magzert and Nath and Raymond Seattle gambler with conspiring to throw games in 1919. He sustained demurrers and ruled defects could not be cured by a grand jury investigation, ending criminal prospects for the four men. The case noted a breach of civil contract in signing with Portland and Salt Lake clubs, with no criminal remedy.
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Frank R. Willis
Los Angeles Superior Court Today
W. Baker
Babe) Borton
Vernon Clut
Pacific Coast Baseball League
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
Tydee Willis
The
Toad
Tut
Salt Lake Club Announces Pacific Coast League Deal
President Lane of the Salt Lake base ball club in the Pacific Coast League announced an agreement reached with Judge McCretile. The move involves players and the club in Salt Lake City, with details pending.
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Salt Lake City
Ter
Lane
Salt Lake Baseball Club
Pacific Coast League
McCretile
Immigrants by Ellis Island Overflowing Again
New York December 4. Ellis Island crowded with immigrants as ships and liners bring in thousands seeking American citizenship. Commissioner Wallis dispatched additional inspectors to speed processing and ready departures for those entitled to entry.
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Ellis Island
New York
Fort
Wallis
Etsteland
Bond for Wapach Party at Temple No 20
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a bond and party planned for New Year at Temple No 20 with names Lewis and representatives involved. The text mentions a gathering or event and a tentative schedule but details are unclear due to corruption.
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Lewis
Texdlar Continues Philaverpita Bout Substitution
Tec 24 Lew Tender of this city substitutes for Benny Beonarrd, with stephend hick Similer of Scranton in the seventh round of an eight round bout today. Chronicls Want Ads bring result.
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Philaverpita
Lew Tender
Benny Beonarrd
Stephend Hick Similer
Scranton
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Trish
Edelor
Poli
Portland’ Club
Marty Krug
Salt Lake
Wapach Party
Texdlar Continues
Filer
Buhl
Buhl Hotel
Rogerson and Perrine
J. L. Personius
Lavering
Theater
Asai
Chicago
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