Idaho reclamation group backs state credit plan
About 600 reclamation enthusiasts from south central Idaho gathered in Burley for the Idaho Reclamation Association meeting. They adopted SweeleyPlim and urged the governor to seek a constitutional amendment to authorize using state credit for reclamation projects plus special service preferences for veterans and nurses. Delegations from Twin Falls, Buhl, Kimberly, American Falls and Savery attended as the convention wrapped with Gov Davis and Swendsen addresses replaced by earlier sessions.
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Col. W. Davis
Washington
Ligt
Spon
Tlll
Cross
Forestry Service
Buhl
Kimberly
American Falls
Savery
Davis
Gi Swendsen
Frank ‘Gooding
Fletcher Quits As Ambassador to Mexico
Washington Jan 27 Associated Press Henry P Fletcher resigns as United States ambassador to Mexico with effect in coming weeks. Those who know say he feels continued efforts over four years to protect American lives and property rights would be futile.
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Associated ‘Press
Washington
United States
Mexico
Fletchers
Anmerica
Seek Criminal Action for Alleged Grafts
Congress will act on criminal action against those responsible for waste of material and money in the Nitro West Virginia government powder plant project. W. J. Graham, chairman of the congressional sub committee, says a conspiracy to defraud the government existed and some indictions are warranted. He cites double the needed sums wasted while war efforts were ongoing and notes similar but less severe issues elsewhere.
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Associated Press
Charleston
WW. Va
Congress
Nitro
W. Va
W. J. Graham
Congressional
Soviets Welcome Reds With Much Enthusiasm
A cable from Ludvig Martens, the Soviet ambassador, reports that the deported leaders Goldman and Berkman arrived in Petrograd to a reception of great enthusiasm. They are quartered at Smolny, will be sent wherever they wish, and plan to move to Moscow after two weeks. The message notes Petrograd’s cold hunger yet strong spirit among locals.
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Associated Pie
Washington
T Radicala
Russia
United ‘States
Petrograc
Smolny Institut
Emma’. Goldman
Alxandre Berkman
Yeadens
New York
Ludwig
Martens
Maxim ‘Litvinoff
Copenhagen
Martenggaia
Petrograd
Smolny Institute
Moscow
Veniremen Excused in J W W Case Jury Pool Shrinks
Associated Press report notes 69 veniremen sought excusal for jury duty in the eleven alleged Industrial Workers of the World armistice day murders case. Only one temporary juror remained. 66 requests granted due to illness business or exemptions. A special venire of 300 talesmen appeared in court.
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Talesmen
John
Connor
Veniremen
Aly
Workers of the World publications introduced in Tacoma court
In Tacoma on January 2, authorities unveiled the trial of 39 alleged Wob members charged with violating state syndicalism law. The case marks a case of legal action against a controversial organization linked to Workers of the World publications and their alleged activities.
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Tacoma
Wash
Workers of ‘the World
Prominent social worker faces trial in local labor case
Oakland reports Miss Anetta Whitney, noted social worker, on trial today for alleged criminal syndicalism. Charge cites her alleged assistance in organizing a local labor party, with details and scope unfolding in court.
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Oakland
Anetta ‘Whitney
Salvation Army visit moves Twin Falls audience with stories
Col. Scott tells a fifty five year history of the Salvation Army and its work in Twin Falls. He highlights evangelical street meetings, indoor services, and personal rescue work with women and girls. Salaries of volunteers and officers are noted, and the audience is moved by the account of aid to soldiers in France and the mission to save the fallen.
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Army Corps
Twin Falls
Col. Scott
Scotts
Salvation Army
France
Scott
Girls Social Service
Herg
Armhg
War Decorations Inquiry to Start Next Week in House
A House war investigating committee will begin probing military decorations awarded in the army during the war. Chairman Johnson with Bland and Flood will determine if Congress should authorize badges of merit for former enlisted men and distinguish service beyond the ordinary. The discussion also contrasts the Distinguished Service Cross and the Medal of Honor and notes limits on awards.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Johnson
South Dakota
Bland
Indiana
Flood
Virginia
Samuel T. Ansell
Congress
Conflicting Claims on Wages at Coal Strike Hearings
The coal strike settlement commission resumes hearings as Don Rose of Pittsburg argues the 14 percent wage rise already granted yields miners higher earnings than most American workers. Van H. Bittner of the United Mine Workers counters that purchasing power and living standards lag 35 to 40 percent behind prewar levels. The discussion includes debate over the 80 hour workweek proposal.
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Associated Sree
Washington
Jan
Settlement Commission
Don Rose
Pittsburg
van H. Bittner
United Mine Workers of America
Commission
Rose
Claim Fall Behind Protectorate Movement
Douglas Ariz January 2 Sees Mexican political exiles behind a movement.
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Associated Press
Douglas
Ariz
Meredith and Houston swap cabinet posts in Wilson era
President Wilson announced no further cabinet changes and expected a third appointment soon. David I. Houston of St. Louis was named secretary of the treasury, replacing Idwin T. Meredith who becomes head of the Department of Agriculture. Franklin D. Lane's successor as interior secretary was not yet chosen.
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Associated Press
Wasitington
Wilson
St. Louis
Treasury
Idwin T. Meredith
Des Moines
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Secretary Leffingwell to succeed Mr Meredith in office
Secretary Leffingwell to be given the office in selecting Mr Meredith to succeed Mr Houston the president selected a practical farmer as well as a business man Mr Meredith is the editor of Successful Farming and before establishing that paper was publisher of the Farmers Tribune He is president of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World a director of the Federal Reserve Bank and was one of the excess profits advisers of the treasury department appointed in
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Leffingwell
Meredith
Houston
S¢armers
Tribune
Associated Adveertising Clubs of
Federal Reserve’ Bank
Treasury Department
Meredith outlines plan to boost Miami agriculture effort
In a Miami statement Mr. Meredith pledges to lead the agricultural department in developing methods to market crops more effectively. He emphasizes a practical approach to increasing profits and improving distribution, aiming to stabilize farmers' incomes and expand crop reach.
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Goodrich
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Alindest
Albany
Assembly Judiciary Committee
John. L. Stanchfield
Committee Cousil
Chicago
Lenine
Trotzky
Cansél
Ludwig Martens
America
Louis Waldman
ET. Meredith
Carterglass
Glass
Secretary of the Treasury
David F Houston
Miami
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