Residents oppose city paving plan for south and west Main
A group from the south and west of Main Street met to oppose the current paving bonds. Led by J J Clarr and D E Sullivan, they plan to vote on the issue June 6 and seek inclusion of at least one street in their area. They argue the program omits their sections and hope to secure equitable treatment by delaying action.
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Main Street
J. J. Clarr
D.E. Sullivan
Sullivan
Chronicle
Tose
Jesue
Second Avenue
Campaigners Plan to Oppose Bond Issue in Affected District
Organizers announce a campaign to defeat the forthcoming bond issue by circulating petitions among property owners in the affected district. Vow to mobilize voters against the bonds and pledge to secure the desired outcome.
Idaho Master Bakers Close Highly Successful State Convention
Master Bakers of Idaho wrapped a two day session with a banquet declaring it the most successful in the association’s history. Forty members attended as talks from flour mills wholesale grocers and yeast firms addressed rising costs. Boise will host next year’s convention and A J Stephan of Boise was named delegate to the national bakers meeting in Chicago. J W Wilson, Boise president, praised the welcome and noted growing interest with all master bakers in southern Idaho represented.
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A. J. Stephan
Boise
Bakers
Chicago
J. W. Wilson
Idaho
Peasant Revolts Grow More Frequent in Russia
Washington May 138. Increasing revolts by peasants in Russian country districts against Bolshevist oppression were reported to the state department by R C Treadwell former American consul at Petrograd recently released from internment at Tashkent. Se vere reprisals followed these uprisings Treadwell said newspapers in Bolshevik territory barely mentioned the outbreaks preventing outside knowledge of peasant sentiment. He said he escaped Russia in peasant clothing with a Russian interpreter after leaving Tashkent for Petrograd.
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Associated Press
Washington
Russia
State Department
R. C. Treadwell
Petrograd
Tashkent
Treadwell
Consul Treadwell
Bolshevik Refusal to Cease Hostilities Stalls Neutrals Aid
A wireless message to Dr Ilriedtjof Nansen, head of the commission, from M Tehitcherin Bolshevik foreign minister relayed by Berlin states the Bolsheviks refuse to end hostilities as a condition for neutrals provisioning Russia.
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Associated Press
Paris
Ilriedtjof Nansen
Commission
Russia
M Tehitcherin
Bolsivik
Foreign Office
Berlin
Tax on patent medicines and toilet articles outlined
The Internal Revenue Bureau announced a one cent tax for every 256 cents of the purchase price on most toilet articles and all patent or advertised medicinal products. The tax, effective May 1, targets medicines sold under patent or trademark or by manufacturers claiming exclusive rights, including remedies advertised for diseases. Some non medicinal commodities advertised as medicines, such as licorice products, fall under this tax, while foods, poisons, insecticides, and some vaccines are exempt.
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Associated Press
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Soap and soap products taxed under new regulations
Advertised to the general lay public. Soap and soap preparations were among the items, practically the only toilet articles not included in the taxable list under the regulations.
Bank Robbery At Emeryville Bank In Oakland Area
Two armed men robbed the First National Bank at Emeryville near Oakland after forcing the cashier Barham and four female clerks into a vault. About 38,000 dollars were taken as bandits gathered coins and currency then fled. police were alerted immediately.
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Associated Press
Oakland
Cal
First National Bank
Emeryville
Here
Barham
Smith Expresses Hope for Bruneau Restoration Plans
Smith declares optimism for Bruneau project completion and notes Secretary Lane favors all Idaho reclamation efforts. The Bruneau tract is planned to be renamed upon completion as part of the Mountain State reclamation initiative.
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Lane
Idaho
Bruneau Tract
Idaho projects praised by Congressman at Twin Falls meeting
Congressman A dison T. Smith told a large crowd in the Twin Falls high school auditorium that Secretary Lane favors Idaho reclamation efforts. He praised the Idaho Reclamation Association and urged Twin Falls to send a delegation to Washington to support legislation for arid land reclamation. He noted plans after travels in France and Germany and a Moscow visit before returning for Congress opening May 19. Hon. M. J. Sweeley presided.
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Tress
Adison T. Smith
Smith
Lane
Idaho
Idaho Reclamation Association
Congressional
Twin Falls
Washington
France
Germany
Boise
Moscow
Congress
M. J. Sweeley
Filer Appoints John Shiels Roads Director
John Shiels, newly named director of roads for the Filer highway district, assumed duties yesterday and begins organizing district work. Bonds were sold with elector approval and funds for planned projects are available. A force will be gathered immediately.
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John Shiels
Filer Highway District
Record Bond Sale In Inter Highway District Achieves Milestone
The inter highway district reports the sale of bonds totaling $860,000, marking a completed financing and organizational step within the past three months. This action, praised by engineers and district officials, stands as a regional record for this area.
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Inter Highway ‘District
Wheat diseases found in Illinois pose limited national impact
The United States Department of Agriculture stated that two newly discovered wheat diseases in Madison county Illinois white heads and flag smut will not alter this year's national wheat production. Federal experts suspect seed from Australia introduced the pests. A nationwide survey is under way to detect spread. Growers are urged to cooperate with state stations and federal authorities to prevent further spread.
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Associated Press
Washington
Madison County
Illinois
Department of Agriculture
Australia
United States
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