Bidding at Shipping Board Auction For German Liners Heats Up
Controversy over selling 30 former German liners occupied three government agencies as bids rose in the Shipping Board auction. International Mercantile Marine led with many high bids, while figures like Major General George W. Goethals and P. S. Franklin pushed prices toward $13.1 million for six ships. The Senate and House debated postponing action amid Hearst injunction challenges as bids fluctuated and a White House decision loomed.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Senate
District Supreme Court
Great Companies
Shipping Board
Piaders
George W. Goethals
American Ship and Commerce Company
Eee
Eer
Drstupreme
Hearst
Great Britain
International Mercantile Marine
Callao
Black Arrow
Oriiental Navigation Company
Princess Matoika
American Ship and Commerce Corporation
Tranklin
Scott
United States
International Mercantile’ Marine
Franklin
Payne
Leviathan
Lyceum Season Ticket Sale For Seven Numbers
The Lyceum committee sets the season price at 3.00 for seven entertainments headlined by the Martino Company with DeMille Quartette on Feb 23 and Dr Arthur Wawyn Evans on Mar 2, plus other acts including the Serbian Tambourine Orchestra on Apr 2 and Mark Sullivan with dates to be announced. Season tickets available at Majestic Pharmacy and Lavering on Tuesday evening. no tickets sold after then.
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Lyceum
S. Entertainments
the Martino. Company
DeMille Quartette
Arthur Wawyn. Evans
Frank Bohn
Mark Sullivan
William
Howard Taft
Majestic Pharmacy
Wilson Won’t Agree To Settlement On Peace Talks
The article discusses President Wilson’s stance at the peace conference, presenting his return as a determined player. It notes allied council reactions to Wilson’s December terms and the January offer to the Jugoslavs, with early forecasts of a tough reply that could shift American involvement. Later reports soften the hard line as Washington signals a broader, less sweeping interpretation of the president’s words. Prime Minister Millerand’s upbeat remark is seen as diplomatic optimism amid tense parliamentary headlines.
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George Washington
France
Wilson
America
Council
Washington
Downing Street
Millerand
Legion Social Gathering Planned at Masonic Hall
Ray Brown and Earl Scheneberger announced the American Legion social meeting set for Wednesday evening at the Masonic Hall. Officials promise a big time, noting it’s been a while since a strong social event and expect this gathering to surpass all previous ones.
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Ray Brown
Earl Scheneberger
American Legion
Masonic Hall
Pll
Legion
St Jacobs Oil Promises Rheumatic Pain Relief
A vintage advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism cure that relieves sore joints and muscles instantly. It claims quick relief from rheumatic pain, stiffness, and swelling and says the product has helped millions over fifty years, including for sciatica and backache.
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St. Jacobs
Dr and Mrs Alexander Celebrate Marriage in Twin Falls
Dr D L Alexander and Mrs Lillian M Nevin wed last Saturday. The bride, a prominent Twin Falls musician, and the groom, a physician, are popular with a wide circle of friends. Since his service, Alexander has built a large client base.
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D. L. Alexander
Lillian “M. Nevin
Alexander
Fined for Letting Horse Lie Near Road
A garbled notice reports a fine of $25 for letting a horse lie near a road. The article also mentions an individual Craber or Craber of Hansen yesterday and references allowing something to remain in an open field. The exact names and details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Craber
Hansen
Graham Receives Permit for 12x20 Structure
A building permit is issued to R. A. Graham for a 12 by 20 foot structure on lot 2, block 6. The project is valued at 300 dollars, reflecting the cost of construction.
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R. A. Graham
Wight Fails to Evade Fine on First Offense
Mr Wight pleaded before the police magistrate offering several excuses but received the minimum fine as this was his first offense.
Congressmen Declare Interest in Good Roads
Letters received yesterday by Newell S. Wight, secretary of the chamber of commerce, from Senator John I. Nugent and Congressmen Smith and French, all declared their interest in good roads and urged federal aid for highway improvements.
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Newell S. Wight
Chamber of Commerce
John I. Nugent
Smith
French
Newell S Wight Fined for Parking by Fire Hydrant
Newell S Wight secretary of the chamber of commerce was yesterday fined one dollar by Police Judge Minnick after being found guilty of parking his car too close to a fire hydrant.
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Newell S. Wight
the Chamber of Commerce
Minnick
Continued Interest in Aid Promised to Secure Funds
The fragment notes an ongoing pledge of support to aid in securing all necessary appropriations. It references commitment to continue efforts to obtain funding and resources required for planned actions.
New Church Site Excavation Progress On Fourth Avenue
Work has begun on the site chosen for the new $75,000 church. Excavations at the bishop’s home are progressing satisfactorily as crews prepare the surrounding area. The project marks a significant phase toward erecting the church soon.
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Fourth Avenue
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Huron
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Ekalb
St. Jacobs Oil
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the Mutual Building and Loan
Perrine
Addison T. Smith
Shoshone Street
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Workmen's Association
Canada
Till
Pioneer
Developmer
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