Farm profits cited to justify rail rate rise hearings
H W Mooreshouse testifies before Interstate Commerce Commission on a Western Railroads rate increase petition. He says farmers earned 6.14 billion dollars in the year ending June 1924 and that after deductions a balance of 5.14 billion remained for owners and operators. He notes farm purchasing power is up 14 percent postwar, higher than the national 10 percent rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
H. W Mooreshouse
American Farm Bureau Federation
Clyde Aitchison
Interstate Ecommerce Commission
Western Railroads
Moorehouse
Many Take Full Time To Enter Pleas In Court
Up to press time this afternoon all arraigned in district court had taken the 24 hour period to plead. Defendants named include Stephan Pate for perjury Henry Harris for manslaughter Clifford Zacharias L Selaye illegal possession John Wallace McFarland burglary J W Atkins en route from prison to enter plea. A jury is ordered for next week but not yet drawn. Motions in civil cases set for hearing tomorrow as calendar was called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephan, Pate
Henry Harris
Clifford Zacharias
L. Selaye
John Wallace McFarland
W. Atkins
J. L. Hodgin
Film Stars 10 Marry in May Ceremony
Fragmentary notice reports film stars wed in May in a ceremony described with unclear details. Names and exact venue are unreadable but the event is tied to May 18 1926 and mentions Rubens. The incomplete text hints at a public anticipation and a future appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubens
Postal Mail Theft Arrests Shake Buffalo Railway Porters
Ten railway mail porters, arrested after a weekend theft spree, faced the United States Commission as prosecutors expect action by the federal grand jury. Inspector Jennings said the crew may have stolen at least 1.5 million dollars in mail since starting two years ago, while all detainees remained employed at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western terminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
States
Keiling
Qeloher
Jennings
Delaware, Lackawanna
Rodgers to Leave for U S Capital After Pearl Harbor Drift
Commander John Rodgers and four crewmen rest at Pearl Harbor hospital after a 278 hour trans Pacific flight to the ship sparring weather. Honolulu planned a civic and military welcome garden parade for Rodgers before possible reassignment to sea duty aboard the USS California.
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John Rodgers
Pearl Harbor Hospital
Honoluu
Garden Lanehaean
Rodge
S. California
San Francisco
Rohtgen
trans-Pacific
Rodgers
Pearl Harbor
Oldest Mason Dies in Breckenridge at 107
Breckenridge Mo September 14 Joseph Singer Halstead aged 107 who was believed to be the oldest Mason in the United States died at his home last midnight He had been ill for several weeks reflecting a long life of lodge service and local standing in Breckenridge and surrounding communities until his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckenridge, Mo
Joseph Singer Halstead
United States
Air Charges Of Mitchell 10 Be Probed
In San Antonio Texas Colonel Williams Mitchell demands a broader probe into air service matters. He urges testimony before the aircraft board appointed by President Coolidge and says he has knowledge of facts relevant to the investigation. Municipal officials and military figures weigh potential changes in policy.
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Aircraft Board
War and Navy Departments
Mitchell
Waseington
Investlentineg
Coolidge
Carsery
Neny Aml
Willan Mitehel
Hiriey
Palleiagy
Coaldise
San Antonio
Willi Moffett
Williams
Michell
Tanid
Elena
Mike
Elsoup
Sam. Antonio
Texas
Seyt
Colonie
William Mitehat
Othernantey
Hail Pecked Apple Rates Refused by Oregon Short Line
General Agent Joel L. Priest announced in Boise that Oregon Short Line cannot grant a special hail necked apples rate. Apple growers protested. road would like to help but compliance in this case would be impossible. Paris news reports a French air squadron forced down in fog over Germany after a planned 4100 kilometer non stop flight to India.
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Oregon
Joel L. Priest
Nann
Boise
Paris
India
Robert
Thierry
Dé Costes
Three Held in Death of Boy in Duel
A chaotic crime report details a fatal duel where an assailant named Digberty allegedly stabbed Whitney in the chest. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for rhadres days before Justice Hin Melaestlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saletsaaw
Nitstown
Thaenskey
Aia
Peivere
Whitney
Swiriney
Hin Melaestlin
Spring Wheat Forecast and Farm Crop Totals
The spring wheat forecast is 18,809,000 bushels with an average yield of 27 bushels. Winter wheat harvested totals 26,774,000 bushels this year, up from 17,828,000 last year. The U.S. total wheat crop stands at 569,000 bushels, 21 million more than August estimates but 173 million less than last harvest. Corn looks strong with 3,386,000 bushels in sight, up from 2,804,000 in 1924, as a large acreage matures ahead of frost. Continued on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos Lee
U. S
Plot to Break Prison Officials Tell Details
Prison break plot outlined by officials with specific names and locations. The report recounts the sequence of planned actions, the roles of involved parties, and the suspected handlers connected to the scheme.
Prohibition Debate Sparks Churches and Nationwide Debate
The article reports on religious groups and citizens reacting to dry laws, with church leaders denouncing prohibition and courts facing a supreme test. It cites council statements on prohibition, societal impacts, and changing family finances while noting historical context such as Louis XIV’s first coffee and price contrasts.
Idaho Wool Growers Hear Senate Lands Committee in Boise
Idaho livestock interests were presented to the Senate Lands Committee in Boise with testimony from Breon and McLiennsian among others. The discussion centered on future Idaho livestock development, soil fertility, and the role of alfalfa hay in crop rotation to sustain prosperity and population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Senate Lands Committee
Boise City
Twin Falls
Mleopmey
Senate Public Lands
Boise
Breon
McLiennsian
Lwin
Dustry Hompeteaters
Germany
Buhl Death Startles Town As Body Found In Room
BVH Sept 14 Dayve Hilloway a laborer about 60 was found dead last evening in a room he occupied amid excitement over a suspected murder. It later appeared he was taken to a barn, a man with a doctor tending him until he appeared to recover, and his daughter in Walla Walla was notified of his condition and dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Walla Walla
Shenandoah airship wreck court of inquiry named
Secretary of the Navy announces the Shenandoah disaster court of inquiry lineup. Rear Admiral Hilar serves as senior member with other Navy officers named as board and technician members. Investigation to determine cause and responsibility to be conducted in Wallington, D.C. on September 14.
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Shenandoah Wreck
Wallington
D.C
Wilbur
Court of Inquiry
Hilar
Sid Oto
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Alma “Rubens
U.S
Washington
PN-1-1
Belbee
Fife
Parton Ib
Roy A. Haynes
Treasury
Roy A. Hignes
Prohibition
Porta
Wsteengton
7Wins
Wahebeen
Counreil
Llwag
France
Louis, XIV
Abby Web
Ruggdeentyraey
Pete Melasi
Yissae Andon
PDP
Cappoeliia
Pagelie Beremnie
Aditi
Mobeni
Laubertis
Chaim
Thule
Okelahoma
Rome
Stanfield
Orozon
Baker
Esmipade
Gufe
Actioai
Comer
Arizona
Vondyet
Vermittecs
Buhl
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