Farm bloc seeks sweeping Wall Street probe in coming session
Washington reports the farm bloc plans a sweeping investigation of Wall Street, including the New York stock exchange and major banks, aiming to reveal speculative trading impacts on credit for farmers and business. The plan, to be refined at a Washington conference, targets how much of Wall Street's activity is legitimate and its relation to government finances.
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Washington
Farm Bloc
Congress
Wall Street
New York
Stock Exchange
New York Sugar Exchange
Justice Department
House
U. S
Sfield
Thirty Killed in Car Mishaps Over Week-end Report
New York June 11 Thirty persons were killed and 120 injured in week end automobile accidents, per United Press canvass. Seven killed in New York City, fifteen injured. Cleveland and Chicago each reported three killed, two killed in Detroit Indianapolis Chagrin Falls Ohio Greenville Mass Royalton VI. Several cities each reported one killed. San Francisco saw twelve injured in a single accident.
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New York
United Press
New York City
Cleveland
Chicago
Detroit
Indianapolis
Chagrin Falls
Ohio
Greenville
Mass
Royalton
Atlanta
Cambridge
Woburn
Maas
Gardner
Bangor
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg, Pa
Minneapolis
Youngstown
Poloists Delight Throngs in Boise Championship Parade
In Boise Idaho June 11 the Eleventh Cavalry of the Ninth Corps area polo team won the army tournament final with an 11 to 6 score over Camp Lewis Monterey’s Major Chandler scored seven straight goals after a fourth chukker tie. He had a knee injury earlier and played in crutches with a catcher’s shin guard. Monterey will face Boise Polo Club for the northwest title after two days rest.
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Monterey
J. H. Burns
Corps Area Headquarters
Boise
Lewis
Culton
Chandler
Wilkinson
Lipman
Rogers
Camp Lewis
Marriott
Gurnsey
Rucker
Pyle
Chandier
Camp Oe
Barry Huston
John Campion
Denver
Henley News Brief Reports Record Egg Laying
June 11 reports a B Hinton hen laid an oversized egg measuring nine inches long and one inch in circumference weighing five and a half ounces. The egg, described as remarkable, drew local attention from residents observing the farmyard spectacle.
Tougher for crooks Paris police boost fingerprint tech
Paris police have installed a magnifying apparatus that enlarges fingerprints tenfold before projecting them on a table to study them more accurately. The new device enhances identification efforts and aims to deter crime.
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Paris
Omnibus Crash Leaves Jewelry Window Damaged
June 11 London report says an omnibus plowed into a jeweler shop window. A man later displayed a sign stating that the carriage and its contents were not for sale, despite the day’s earlier incident.
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London
Wife Claims Spouse Slew Dakota Pair
Bozeman Mont June 11 Seth O Danner former Mobridge S D resident remains innocent after his wife allegedly confessed he murdered John Sprouse and his wife in Central Park Montana in late 1920. Bodies were found in a shallow grave near the camp and Danner concedes westward travel with the Sprouses but denies involvement.
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Bozeman
Mont
Seth O. Danner
Mobridge
Danner
John Sprouse
South Dakota
Central Park
Sprouse
Sprouses
Prohibition Enforcement Reports Mixed Across States
The prohibition department’s report argues enforcement will eventually curb illegal liquor, but notes adverse sentiment hinders efforts. It cites foreign-born violators, statewide arrest and conviction totals, and varying progress across Arizona Colorado Idaho Montana Nevada Oregon Utah Washington and Wyoming with hundreds to thousands fined and hundreds jailed.
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Haynes
U. S
Arizona
Reste
Allen
Montana
Nevada
Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Pracce
Washington
Wyoming
Government Figures Show Twin Falls Milk Quality Lead
Government figures prepared by S J Pearce for 11 western states show Twin Falls producing top milk quality ahead of Boise. City veterinarian W C McPherson has yet to compile all data, but S S H Kaylor leads with 98 and 5 10, while Henry Fultz is a close second with 15 and 4 10. Improvement since last September is noted.
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S.J. Pearce
Government Department of Agriculture
W., C. McPherson
Elty
Boise
Baltic Damage Noted After Submerged Obstacle Collision
LIVERPOOL June 11 The White Star liner Baltic, which departed for New York Saturday, struck a submerged obstacle two hours after leaving. It returned to port under its own steam and arrived safely. The extent of damage is not yet ascertained but thought to be slight. The passenger list is small.
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Liverpool
New York
Historian H G Walls recalls publishing woes
London report quotes eminent historian H G Walls detailing six years of manuscript returns from publishers. He says periods of no payments and recalls counting guineas on his fingers, illustrating financial struggles before any successful publication.
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London
H.G. Walls
Calves Goats and Chickens Awarded in Broadstairs Whist
Broadstairs England June 11 prizes were live calves goats and chickens awarded to winners of a whist party held in town.
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Broadstairs
Eng
Real Boa A Be a for the Neck Duan Philadelphia
Fragmentary text notes fashion items in Philadelphia including a dress, red shoes, and gray sher cloth. Mentions real and fake elements and a babysomething. Overall unclear details.
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Duan
Philadelphia
Real
Sher
Kansas Cities Many Plates Report Flood Losses and Desolation
Kansas and neighboring states faced torrential floods as rivers rose over banks. Arkansas City and Winfield reported multiple deaths and millions in damage with thousands homeless. Oklahoma lowlands flooded, amid cloud bursts in Georgia and Colorado. Rescue crews canvassed marooned residents while officials urged aid.
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Kansas
Arkansas City
Wesley Itown
Southwestern College
Winfield
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Loveland
Colo
Richard Foote
Redstone
Estes Park
Kansas City
Kan
McClintosh
Unknown Woman Attacks Murphy in San Francesco
Murphy reports a violent encounter as a woman, unknown, assaulted him at his apartment. He describes being struck, his hat and coat torn, then the assailant fled. Police were alerted by neighbor Ladwe Olson who heard of a possible killing. Murphy denies knowing the attacker and says the woman appeared obsessed with a presumed husband.
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Murphy
Ladwe Olson
Austrian Government Bonds Oversubscribed
New York June 11 public note says an issue of 26 million dollars of seven percent guaranteed Austrian government bonds was oversubscribed within fifteen minutes after opening. J P Morgan and Company led the sale with the total loan set at 126 million dollars and a 25 million allotment to this country. British allotment also fully subscribed shortly after opening.
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New York
J. P. Morgan and Company
Cables
Old boot stores money after bank closure in Yorks
In Yorks England on June 11 a local resident kept funds in an old boot after banks closed. Large sums were deposited there as burglars would not think to search a boot for money. The owner believes the boot safe keeps his money secure despite the risk.
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Cleveland
Yorks
Eng
Today’s Big League Games Across Major Cities
Baseball card style note lists games in New York Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia Chicago and St. Louis with scores unavailable due to rain postponements. Pairings show batteries Smith O Neill Pen nock Hoffmann Robinson Schalk Quinn Devormer and teams Boston Washington.
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New York
Cleveland
Smith and O'Neill
Pennock and Hoffmann
Boston
The
Chicago
Robdinson
Schalk
Quinn
Devormer
New York at Pittsburgh Postponed in Wet Conditions
Weather and soggy grounds cause postponements across major matchups. Philadelphia at Cincinnati delayed due to wet fields while Chicago and Boston games face rain disruptions. Batter names Barnes Smith Alexander and O’Farrell appear in scattered reports from St. Louis and Chicago venues.
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New York
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chicago
Boston
Barnes
Smith, Alexander and
O'Farrell
Railroad chatter from C. Lynch trip notes
C Lynch returns from San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego on business and pleasure Californians show railroad interest A representative from the transcontinental freight bureau in Frisco says Union Pacific could run a through train from Butte to San Francisco via Reno Wells and Winn Falls Nevada locals say Idaho products will find eager Nevada markets
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C. Lynch
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Transcontinental Freight Bureau
Frisco
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Butte
Win
Falls
Reno
Wells
Nevada
Idaho
Tragedy in Welsh Village Faces Reservoir Submersion
Tregatiriorog in Wales a tiny hamlet of thirty houses two chapels and a post office prepares to be submerged under a large reservoir to supply Warrington Lancashire with an adequate water supply.
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Tregatiriog
Wales
Warrington
Lancashier
Rare Bacon edition found at Betley Hall near Crewe
A scarce Bacon edition, published in 1698, was recovered from the floor of an unoccupied room at Betley Hall near Crewe. The copy has been valued at 2360 dollars, with a coin-like note suggesting it could be bought for a penny. The discovery was reported in London in June 1911.
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London
Bacon
Betley Hall
Crewe
Idamo Weather Update: Showers and Thunderstorms Tonight
A terse weather note reports showers and thunderstorms expected tonight intoTuesday. No additional details on timing or severity are provided.
New Bulgarian Revolt Threatens Stabilized Power
Reports describe a rising Bulgarian peasant revolt against Premier Stamboulsky and his pro Stamboulsky government. Fighting erupts in Sofia and other cities as troops clash with rebels who briefly detained ministers and captured key posts.
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Sofia
Mafin
Belgrade
Radomir
Milgavia
Bottut
Chamber of Deputies
Stamboulsky
Boras
Vita
Stamboulsky Sill
Bulgaria
Paris
Priebe Commissioned by Game Department for Pheasants
W. O. Priebe has been commissioned by the state game and fish department to supervise pheasant propagation. The program aims to raise Chinese pheasants in captivity to boost game stocks. Priebe urges consultations with interested parties and notes a ban on possession without permits while promoting conservation through the Southern Idaho Fish and Game association.
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State Game and Fish Department
W. OR. Priebe
Priebbe
State Game Department
Priebe
Mr. Priebe
Twin Falls
Game Department
Idaho
Southern Idaho Game and Bish Association
North Carolina
Game and Fish Department
Idaho Fish and Game Association
First Five Months of 1928 Licenses Pending
Legible figures show license totals for the first five months of 1923 ending June. Twin Falls equity and state tallies until June 1 indicate 49,070 against 42,865, with a balance of 6,205 for the state.
Signs of Great Development at Jarbidge Mining Camp
Fragmented report notes Ed Bawn e of Jarbidge discusses town growth and mining interest. Ray York, a Boston capitalist, arrives en route to the Bluster mine as plans for the Binster mine expansion are hinted. The piece references a historic history and anticipated August trends.
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Ed Bawnane
Jarbidge
Swhich
Sendy Wig
Auguist
Ray
York Capitalist
Aurrivedl
Autor
Ateresta
Women Read This Sheffield Silver Invention
A fragmentary report notes a Sheffield silver manufacturer unveiled a sterling alloy that resists atmospheric corrosion. The piece reportedly remains bright after ordinary household use, though some portions show tarnish over time.
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Sheffield
Ete
Funeral attendance marks Elks gathering for F. Wilson
Many members of the Elks organization attend the funeral of F. Wilson, with several lodge officials and local dignitaries paying respects. The services reflect a longstanding community tie to the deceased and the fraternal group.
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F. Wilson
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