Meat production soars despite conservation drives
Washington reports 1918 dressed meat and lard production reached 20.129 billion pounds, up from 16.317 billion in 1917, led by pork and beef. Exports nearly doubled while domestic consumption rose to about 71.25 billion pounds, driven by farmer input and rising prices. Cattle slaughter totaled about 15.76 million in 1918 versus 18.73 million in 1917, with hogs at 69.85 million. Exports of beef and pork increased significantly, affirming the United States as a top meat consumer per capita globally.
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Wasblington
United States
Bureau Animal Industry
Bureau
Ford
Bomb plot targets notable officials in New York
Federal investigators traced a nation wide anarchist bombing attempt after 16 internal machines were found in New York post office parcels. Bombs addressed to Wilson Palmer Holmes Rockefeller and others exploded injuring Mrs Hardwick and a maid, while Burnett escaped injury. Authorities warn of May Day demonstrations and broaden surveillance on radicals.
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New York
New York Post Office
Thomas W. Hardwick
Georgia
Kennesaw M. Landis
Chicago
Ole Hanson
Seattle
Charles M. Fickert
Edward M. Cunhan
San Francisco
John S. Burnett
Alabama
Labor
Wilson
Burleson
A. Mitchell Palmer
Oliver
Wendell Holmes
John D. Rockefeller
Burnett
Department of Justice
Thomas J. Mooney
Uder
Anthony Camminetti
Bureau of Immigration
Washington
D. C
William B. Wilson
T. Larry Eyra
Chester
William H. Lamar
W. H. Finch
J. F Hylan
New York City
Rich FE
Enright
John D.rockefeller
Pocantico Hills
Tarrytown
N. Y
William I. Shafter
Harrisburg
William C.sproul
Oiliver Wendel Holmes
United States
Washington, D. C
J.P. Morgan
Gimbel Brothers
Charles Kaplan
Senator Hardwick
Cochran
Thomas Ww. Hardwick
Hardwick
Senate Immigration Committee
Soviet government in Munich overthrown reports Berlin says
Berlin reports via Berlingske Tidende that the Soviet government in Munich has fallen. Government troops under martial law shot several Red Guard members who were captured while mobs attacked and attempted to kill other captives.
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Munich
Berlin
Berlinkske Tidende
Red Guard
Postal Telegraph seeks return of lines
The Postal Telegraph Cable Company filed by telegraph a formal application to Postmaster General Burleson for the immediate return of its telegraph lines. Clarence H. Mackay, president, stated in a telegram that he wished to act directly with authorities and did not want the legislation proposed to safeguard telegraph companies.
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Postmaster General
Associated P’ress
New York
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Burleson
Clarence H. Mackay
Post Office Department
Postmister General
Hardwick Sees Reasons Atlanta Apr 80 Former
A clipped late edition note cites Hardwick noting reasons tied to Atlanta in an April 80 context. The item mentions a former figure but provides only fragmentary reference and no specific events.
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Hardwick
Atlanta
Bomb-like packages held in Pacific coast posts
New York April 30 postoffice officials said packages similar to those containing bombs found today in the city were being held in post offices along the Pacific coast awaiting investigation and clearance.
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New York
Postoffice
Pacific Coast
Coast Post Office Says No Bombs Found Yet
San Francisco dispatch reports that post office officials in major Pacific coast cities found no suspected bomb packages under investigation. They note heightened care in distributing parcels and packages of all kinds to prevent hazards.
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San Francisco
Postoffice
Pacific Coast
Mooney Denies Involvement In Terror Plot
Mrs. Thomas J. Mooney said she and her friends are not bomb throwers after learning of a terrorist plot. She arrived in New York to attend a Madison Square mass meeting tomorrow night where she will speak, calling officials' conclusions about any connection “too funny for words.”
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New York
Thomas J. Mooney
Mooney
Madison Square
Filer Soldier John Weston 30 Laid to Rest in Woods
Funeral services were held yesterday in Filer for Private John Weston 30 of Filer a soldier from Twin Falls county who was killed by a falling tree in the woods near Arlington Washington Weston a Russian born veteran had joined the service in 1929 after several refusals and had been in the west end with local hosts in his five years residence Friends and county officials attended with six pallbearers as the community mourns the loss of a longtime resident and World War I participant
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John Weston
Filer
Twin Falls County
Weston
Arlington
Washington
Weaton
Ren Is
Iods
Arey
H. G. Parsons
the. County
J. C. Modrell
Four Thousand Wounded Slav Soldiers to Reach America
An agreement among British American and Czech Slovak officials will bring about four thousand wounded Czecho Slovak soldiers from Siberia and Victoria to the United States and Canada for treatment. About two thousand will go to the United States and the rest to a British Columbia port, with measures planned to overcome ship shortages.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Siberianelsco
Victoria
United States Shipping Board
British Columbia
It. Was
Dance Honors Mrs Longley Before Move to Minnesota
A charming dance at the Parish hall hosted by Mrs Warren and friends honored Mrs C L Longley. Several recent gatherings marked her farewell before she departs for Minnesota where she will establish her future home. Refreshments were served at the close.
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C. L. Longley
Warren
Longley
Minne Bealls
Dodd Leaves for Salt Lake on Brief Business
Dodd departed for Salt Lake City on a brief business trip early Wednesday morning. He plans meetings and returns with updates on pending affairs.
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Salt Lake
SA. Dodd
Twin Falls Highs Aim to Preserve Untarnished Record
Twin Falls high school’s champion baseball team seeks to keep an undefeated streak as it meets Rupert on Rupert field this afternoon. Coach Nafziger will start his best lineup to gain practice from a regular game and deter any Boise bragging after last week’s momentum. The team has four games remaining, including two with Boise and a final home matchup with Buhl.
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Twin Falls High School
Rupert
Twin’ Falls
Nafziger
Boise
Twin Falls
Buhl
Discharges Record War Service In Twin Falls County
Clerks in the county recorder's office are learning the war history of soldiers from Twin Falls County as honorable discharges are filed daily. Each discharge lists battles, training camps, physical condition at discharge, and the service record including character.
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County Recorder’s Office
Twin Falls
County
Lodges Evacuate Old Moose Hall After Purchase
The Woodmen and several other lodges were forced to vacate the old Moose hall following its purchase by M. B. Hoover. Meetings are held every second and fourth Wednesday in the Masonic temple.
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Masonic ’ Temple
Moose Hall
Hoover
Secure Marriage License for Stack and Oder
A marriage license was issued late yesterday afternoon to Joseph D. Stack 21 and J Louise Oder 20.
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Joseph D. Stack
J. Louise Oder
Oregon decision ends wet fight says Wheeler
Associated Press reports from Washington that the Oregon supreme court ruled a popular referendum on a federal constitutional amendment cannot be held. Wayne B. Wheeler, Anti-saloon League general counsel, says the ruling ends the brewers challenge and signals national prohibition can only be repealed by congressional resubmission and state ratification.
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Associated Press
Washington
Oregon Supreme Court
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-saloon League of America
Wheeler
Congress
Roosevelt memorial national committee organized
The Associated Press reports that the Roosevelt permanent memorial national committee was formed in New York on April 30. William Boyce Thompson was elected president, with William H. Taft and Charles E. Hughes named honorary presidents.
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New York
Roosevelt Permanent Memorial National Committee
William Boyce Thompson
Wiliam H. Taft
Charles E. Hughes
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Marvel of Nation
Rome
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Boston
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Clemenceau
Paris
California
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Department of Justice and Police
District Attorney's Office
Criminal Court
William Wood
Massachu
Fred'k C. Howe
Mitchell A. Palmer
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Ethel Williams
Postal Telegraph Company
IFS
Victoria Hospitals
Mrs. Longley
Oregon
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