Government briefs defend postmaster toll rate rise in Supreme Court
Associated Press reports the government filed a brief in the Supreme Court defending intrastate telephone toll rate increases. South Dakota and Massachusetts argue the rise infringes state police powers. The government says the postmaster general controls the system as part of the postal service and public use, and that public utility commissions lack authority over rates set by federal agencies.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
South Dakota
Massachusetts
United States
Actea
Government takes over American tile lines restored to private control
Washington May 2 American telegraph and cable lines, seized by the government in November, were returned to private operation by order of President Wilson. Clarence H Mackay, president of the American Cable Company, to resume his duties, after being removed for not aiding government unification of trans Atlantic service. Burleson replied to Mackay's telegrams seeking terms for Postal’s land and line transfers.
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Washington
Governent
Wilson
Deber Newcomb Carlton
Western Union Telegraph Comany
Clarence H. Mackay
Amercial Cable Company
Mackay
Burleson
Nebraska Telephone Company Ethics Order Sparks Policy Move
NCOLN Neb May 2 The Nebraska railway commission today ordered the Nebraska Telephone Company, a subsidiary, to disclose ownership details and likely shifts in control. The action follows the company operating fifty percent of the state's telephone exchanges and signals regulatory tightening.
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NCOLN
Neb
Nebka Railway Commission
Oe Ee Ake
Aunaes
Nebraska
Negotiations Continue At Motte Chateau Senlis After Busily Parleyed
Fragmentary wartime notes describe ongoing talks at the Chateau Motte in Senlis between German and American factions. Key figures Warburg Melchior Phe Thomas Lamont are referenced among bankers and correspondents as discussions persist amid uncertain progress.
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Eday
Trianon
Chateau Motte
Senlis
Warburg
Melchior Phe
Thomas
Lamont and Avabony
Attitude Toward German Delegates Noted by Iernch
The report highlights the correct attitude observed by the Iernch toward the German delegates, emphasizing respectful conduct and formal diplomacy during discussions and interactions.
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Iernch
Dutch Papers Quiet Amsterdam May 2 Editorial on Extradition
May 2 reports that Dutch papers mostly silent on the proposal to try former Emperor William of Germany. Only Tele graaft comments editorially that extradition would not conflict with Holland's national right of sanctuary.
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Amsterdam
William
Germany
Holland
Wanted To Rent Four Room Furnished House or Rooms
A brief want ad seeking a four room furnished house or housekeeping rooms. Contact Mac at the listed number 245.
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Mac
245
Rupert Women Shop Here In Twin Falls Visit
Mrs W W Zeullian of Rupert shopped in Twin Falls yesterday with Briets RUPERT WOMEN SHOP HERE noted in local listings.
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Rupert
W. W. Zeullian
Twin Falls
VISITS TWIN FALLS
Mrs. Merrick of Buhl spent yesterday visiting Twin Falls area residents and sights.
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Twin Falls
Motor to Boise Returns to Twin Falls
Mr and Mrs Eikenburg and mother Mrs Nye who motored to Boise the first of the week returned to Twin Falls yesterday.
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Eikenburg
Nye
Boise
Twinells
Wendell Woman Shoppping in Twin Falls
Mrs. Herbert Paul of Wendell was in Twin Falls on Friday for shopping and errands.
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Wendell
Herbert Paul
Twin Falls
Business Trip Leads Residents Across Twin Falls Area
Wehenley of Shoshone travels to Twin Falls on a short business trip. Mellwin of Buhl visits Twin Falls Thursday on business and stays with Rupert friends. Mrs James Ward visits Rupert to spend time with friends.
Visits in Buhhi and Twin Falls on business trips
Mrs Bertha Ovens was visiting friends in Buhllugt Thursday on a short business trip W Homer Craven of Hollister was in Twin Falls Thursday on a short business trip
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Buhi
Bertha Ovens
Buhllugt
W. Homer Craven
Hollister
Twin Falls
Shops in Twin Falls and a medical call to Murtaugh
Miss Marie Turner of Kimberly visited Twin Falls last Thursday for shopping. Miss Ora Fuller departed for Murtaugh Thursday evening to care for her ill mother.
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Twin Falls
Marie Turner
Kimberly
Murtaugh
Ora Fuller
Dietrick Man Visitor Arrives in Twin Falls
B Walker of Dietrick arrived in Twin Falls yesterday for a short business trip and is staying briefly for meetings.
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Dietrick
B. Walker
Twin Falls
Boise man M Kahl on business in Twin Falls
Boise resident M Kahl is in Twin Falls for business matters as he travels between cities.
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Boise
M. Kahl
Pocatello Man in Town R H Gust on Business Trip
A Pocatello man named R H Gust is reported in town for a short business trip to Twin Falls. Local observers note his quick visit and return planned to Pocatello.
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Pocatello
R. H
Twin Fally
Boise Visitor Arrives for Brief Business Trip
HERE PROM Boise records B A Cook of Boise arriving Friday for a short business trip in the city.
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PROM
Boise
B. A. Cook
Shops in Win Falls Near Rogerson for Short Shopping Trip
Mrs. K W Jones of Rogerson dejs in Twin Falls for a brief shopping outing in the fall season.
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Win Falls
K. W. Jonés
Rogerson Dé Jn
Seven Days Left V Victory Loan Far Short
The Associated Press reports seven working days remain in the Victory Liberty Loan drive with only 1,497,847,600 of the 4,500,000,000 quota pledged. Districts vary in progress. St. Louis leads at 59.68 percent, with Chicago and Minneapolis next, while Dallas trails. Telegrams go to state groups to push last efforts and avoid tying credit to banks.
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Associated Press
Treasury‘ Department
St. Louis
Southwest
Dallas
Federal Reserve Departments
The
Treasury
Housekeeping Call Mac at 245
A fragment notes a housekeeping task titled Call Mac at address 245. No additional context or names provided. The item presents as a brief classified notice or reminder with minimal details.
Vessel Afire Off Key West Reported By AP
A large vessel enveloped in flames was reported off Sombrero lighthouse sixty miles east of Key West. Wireless dispatches gave no details beyond the ship facing destruction as three submarine chasers were ordered to the scene from the naval station.
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Key West
Associated Press
Fla
Sombrero
Here
Naval Station
Secretary urges returns to farms on May 4
Secretary Hotton issued a statement urging appeals in churches nationwide on Employment Sunday May 4 to persuade discharged soldiers and sailors with farming experience to return to the farm.
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Washington
Bsecretary Hotton
Dragnet Hunt for Bomb Plotters Continues in New York
Agents from the justice department post office inspectors and New York detectives under Inspector Faurot pursue anarchists who mailed more than twenty deadly bombs to prominent figures nationwide. No arrests yet, progress details withheld to prevent red evasion. District Attorney Swann weighs an anonymous tip targeting three socialist and I W W figures. Authorities believe the bombs were made locally and the plant used paper may help trace perpetrators. Public protests and calls for action press Treasury War Navy officials to shield workers and property as threats grow.
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Associated Press
New York
Department of Justice
Post Office
Faurot
Uny
Swann
West 45Th Street
Mesbagé
Rin
Xor
Zens
Brennan Appointed Special Investigator in San Francisco
In San Francisco on May 2 James Brennan, a former deputy district attorney, was appointed by District Attorney Fickert as special investigator and prosecutor with full power to pursue radical elements. Brennan began duties the same day. The announcement references cases including Warren-sky Bile, a 60-defendant, and mentions Thomas Mooney with life sentence in the penitentiary.
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Bombamnt
San Francisco
James Brennan
Fickert
Brennan
Ana Dientian
Warren-sky Bile Uings
Thomas Mooney
Billings
Socialists Decide to Congratulate in Paris
Paris on May 2 reports socialist deputies move to issue congratulations. The brief item notes a formal parliamentary gesture amid ongoing political developments and party actions in the French capital.
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Paris
Government Ready to Accept Interpellation and Bail Granted
Deputies decided to interpellate the government on the subject. The government has announced its readiness to accept the interpellation. Persons arrested yesterday were numbered about one hundred and five and will be tried by military authorities. Twenty five have been allowed to give bail.
Soldiers' discharge papers show stellar records in county
Discharge papers filed recently by John W. Wohlrath Ralph W. Tague and Howard Brackenbure reveal excellent service records with no A W O L marks noted in the county recorder filings, suggesting strong character among the men while in the army.
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County Recorder’s
John W. Wohlrath
Ralph W. Tague
Howard Brackenbure
Coal Blazes Prompt Firemen Alarm at Twin Falls Laundry
A blaze caused by blazing coal behind a Twin Falls laundry prompted a late night call to the fire department at 11:30. High winds threatened spread but firefighters extinguished the fire. No injuries reported.
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Twin Falls
Factory Reopens as City Sash and Door Plant
The Twin Falls Sash and Door factory, shut for eight months, resumes operations as the City Sash and Door with Frank Nye leading a newly assembled crew.
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Twin Falls
City Sash and Door
Frank Nye
Pettigrove of Hansen Spotted Shopping in Twin Falls
Mrs. A. B. Pettigrove of Hansen was seen shopping in Twin Falls on Thursday, a brief local sighting reported from town.
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A. B. Pettigrove
Hansen
Twin Falls
Twin Falls Highway District Plans Large Idaho Rock Crusher Plant
The Twin Falls highway board decided to establish its own rock crushing plant, potentially the largest in Idaho, with bids called for machinery. P F Kalbaugh, invited by engineer W L Johnson, will likely oversee the crusher in the county. L L Breckenridge outlined France’s penetration macadam roads, and Johnson spoke of California projects. Bingham district guests, including Bill Fretz and Christian, noted Bingham’s $600,000 road vote. A banquet followed and officials planned visits to other districts before starting work in their own region.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
P. F. Kalbaugh
W. L. Johnson
Highway Board
L. L. Breckenridge
France
Mr. Johnson
California
Messrs
Bill, Fretz
Christian
Bingham Highway District
Twin Falls Highway Board
Bingham
Bingham Board
Buhl
Boise
Morse to Join Highway Board as Office Engineer
D. D. Morse will arrive in Twin Falls Monday from Columbia Missouri to join the highway district board office as an office engineer.
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D. D. Morse
Twin Falls
Columbia
Highway District Board
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James Ward
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Lincoln School
Irrigated Lands Company
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