American Farm Bureau Federation Organized at Chicago Meeting
The American Farm Bureau Federation formed today in Chicago with 28 state bureaus represented. J R Howard of Clemens Iowa elected president and J W Cloverdale of Ames Iowa secretary. The group aims to strengthen state farms bureaus, promote agriculture, and defend farmers' interests. Membership reached 700 000 with $200 000 in dues. The federation plans regional groups and a Washington staff to monitor legislation affecting food producers. Six women delegates attended.
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Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
J. R. Howard
Clemens
Iowa
J. W. Cloverdale
Ames
A . A. C. True
See ‘Relgionservice
United States
America
Washington
Indianapolis
Federation
Sugar Company Suit to Be Brought to Trial
The government aims to trial in Salt Lake City on charges against the Utah Idaho Sugar Company Amalgamated Sugar Company and Salt Lake men for stifling competition in interstate sugar trade. Federal Trade Commission attorney Henry F B Beer arrived from Washington and said the trial in the federal district court will be held without a jury as soon as practicable. Allegations include circulation of false reports about competitors financial standing and other acts to gain control of the beet sugar industry.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake
City
Wah
Ithe
Utah-Idaho
Sugar Company
Henry FB. Beer
Ney
Federal Trade. “Commission
Washington
Federal
Beer
Ags
Japan Will Pursue Shantung Policy Unswervingly
New York March. Japan’s ambassador Shidehara told a Japan society dinner he will press ahead on the Shantung question despite Chinese actions. He outlined two paths for China to choose: early settlement or indefinite delay, asserting Japan’s special China position and its responsible role in world peace. He stressed Japan’s right to self preservation and warned that US and Europe should not expect sentimental or economic conclusions.
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New York
Japan
Shantung
China
Shidehara
United States
Japan ‘Society
Shidehata
America
Europe
Sioux City car service shut down by strike
Sioux City service employees quit work at 6 o clock prompting a mass walkout. Motormen and conductors left their posts, halting the power plant operations and tying up transportation in the city.
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Sioux
Youth Holds Up Street Car in Western Style
New York dispatch reports 14 year old Tony Diadota used an old fashioned pistol and blank cartridges to halt a Brooklyn trolley car. He fired three shots to stop the vehicle and leaped into light before a special officer arrested him. Tony, detained on juvenile delinquency charges, said he meant no harm.
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Associated Press
New York
Tony Diadota
Brooklyn
Tony
West Virginia House Ratifies Federal Suffrage Amendment
The West Virginia House of Delegates ratified the federal suffrage amendment by 45 to 42 after two members who opposed earlier shifted to support. The Senate rejected a motion to reconsider its own action from Monday, and no further attempt to ratify during this special session is planned.
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Charleston
W. Va
House of Delegates
West Virginia
Senate
Military raids hit Irish halls and private homes
The Associated Press reports Dublin on March 3 that military and police raided Liberty Hall, the transport workers' HQ, Bana Hall, Gaelic League offices, Leinster College rooms, and numerous private houses. Arrests included Thomas Hunter, Sinn Fein MP for Northeast Cork, and his partner Peter Clancy of Republican Tailors. The incident followed tensions over Mace and Sword removal and involved other figures connected to Larkin's transport and grocers' assistants organizations.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Liberty Hall
Larkin’s* Transport
Bana Hall
Gaelic League
Leinster
Thomas Hunter
Sinn ‘Fein
Cork
Peter
Clancy
Viscount French
Jora
Pola
House debate on service members relief sparks tax fears
The House Ways and Means Committee heard appeals for money grants to veterans as a tax burden worry grew. Rep Hull warned $800 million in higher taxes would be needed without a service bonus, while Edward Hale of the Veterans of Foreign Wars urged support and warned against a soldier blacklist.
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House
Ways and Mans
Hull
Tennessee
Congress
Edward H. Hale
Veterans of Foreign Wars of
American Federation
Rainey
Hale
Garner
Texas
Jack Singer
Jersey
Enver Pasha in Berlin Reported by London Times
Berlin presence of Enver Pasha, former Turkish war minister and Young Turk leader, is confirmed by an independent source. He is said to seek relations with the Entente and may face extradition discussions.
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London
London Times
Berlin
Enver
Pasha
Eritente Repreta
Germany
Amits
Southerner defends Packers in farm regulation hearing
Edward J. Vereen of Moultre Georgia testifies before the house agriculture committee that Swift and Company helped southern Georgia growth by supplying livestock and poultry. He denies FTC charges that Swift bought a small plant to curb competition. Wyoming stockmen urge regulation, with J M Montgomery proposing a de-lousing station for the industry.
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Associated Press
Washington
Moultrie
Swift and Company
Vereen
Wyoming
Ead
J. MH. Montgomery
Basin
Wilson Enjoys First Auto Ride In Months
President Wilson left the White House for an over hour motor excursion through Washington. Accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, he waved to onlookers and saluted Senator Borah as Secret Service guards trailed. Doctor Grayson called the trip “delighted and much benefited,” marking Wilson’s first outing since five months of illness.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
White House
Secret Service
Dr. Grayson
Government appropriation expenses total 122000000
The House completed work on the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill totaling 122 million dollars and blocked a vote by Representative Blanton of Texas who demanded a quorum. A 240 dollar civilian employee bonus was struck out by Blanton and may be restored by the Senate. The bill would cut over 40 000 civil employees and trim 24 million from submitted estimates, with further contest anticipated on prohibition enforcement funding.
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Associated Press
Washington
Nouse
Blanton
Texas
Menmdeca
Senate
Burglars Take Liberty Bonds From Utah Bank
Associated Press reports $600 in Liberty bonds were stolen in a Lehi Utah robbery. The burglars entered a blacksmith shop to obtain tools, then broke into the People's State Bank. No money or valuables beyond the bonds were taken and no trace has been found.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Utah
Liberty
People's State
Lehi
Wanic
Rail wage talks still unlikely as union awaits formal steps
Washington March 3 2026 Brotherhood leaders in Washington may meet with railroad officials informally before wage negotiations begin. President Wilson urged action on appointing representatives to a bipartisan board but union leaders gave no commitment. Delay is expected as they seek agreed methods, aiming to bargain without surrendering leverage gained through prior negotiations.
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Iby
Associated’ Press
Washington
Union
Ers
Wilson
Hines
Association of Railway Executives
Railroad bill praised as most constructive in many years
Chicago report quotes Richard Hawes of the American Bankers Association praising a railroad bill drawn by a special committee. He calls the measure stabilizing for national conditions and says arbitration remains central. He adds that both sides should welcome a fair trial.
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Chicago
Mavesy Ie
Women Entitled to Place on North Dakota Base
A state supreme court unanimous opinion clarifies that women are entitled to placement on the North Dakota base. The ruling outlines equal application of eligibility and benefits, reinforcing rights for female personnel within the state military or related institutions.
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N. D. Base
Supreme Court
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