Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-12-29

States act as n dry agent In new
drive to enforce the Yolstead act
This is the plan which was reveal &c
at conference the president held
and will be submitted at later date
to nationwide conference on law en-
forcement. IL was stated.
Bankers acceptances OF six months
maturity drawn by growers of staple
agricultural products or cooperative
marketing associations are eligible for
purchase or rediscount by the federal
reserve banks. under a ruling promul-
gated by the federal reserve board az
a step in the direction OF longer term
credits for agriculture.
A final settlement of claims grow
ing out OF government operation OF
The Southern Pacific railroad system
has been completed, it was announced
lby Director General Davis and the
railroad administration. The corpor-
alton and its subsidiaries received from
government a total Of 50 -250,00 cover
ing all outstanding accounts including
those arising from the guarantee
against losses in earnings during the
six months after federal control term
mated.
All the high officials OF the federal
and state governments were called
upon by Representative Upshaw, Dem
ocrat, Georgia, in a speech in the
house. to secredly declare that they
Will not themselves build up boot
leggers' business by drinking Illicit
liquor" at the privilege to ''the poor
devils among the masses"
Newton d. Baker, secretary of war |
In President Wilson's wartime cabinet, |
appeared before the special grand |
jury which is in session here investi-
eating war funds. The purpose for
which Mr.. Baker went before the |
grand Jury was not revealed, but It is |
known that recently the Investigation
ties in the building of army canton
ment. Several civil suits to recover
millions Of dollars from contractors al
ready have been filed, and department
Of justice officials have announced
that criminal action also would be
sought.
Sir Auckland Geddes, the British
ambassador will be the guest of Sec
retary of Labor Davis at Ellis island
soon plans will be discussed for re-
building the New York immigration
station, 1t was announced at the Ia
)or department.
The naval appropriations bill. car
'ying a request that the president ne
yotiate with foreign powers relative
o limiting construction of war craft
inder 10000 tons. was passed late
~ the house.
An appropriation OF S32,300 900 for |
construction OF fsrest roads and trail
md rural post roads as authorized
lltder the federal highway acts rec
In the agricultural bill for [
text fiscal year as reported to the
ouse. 3
. FOREIGN
The Polish government, In Its o.
orts to determine whether q plot ex-
sted for the murder of President Mar
towicz Is continuing to effect
aorchos oua arracto u,oopr tho No | I
Ionalists, and many high officers and
fficials have been arrested or dis
Kissed. Extra precautions against
ossible disorders are being taken b
! Warsaw In the mining regions. Il
A disturbing discovery was made at y
10 rear of Buckingham palace when
--Gnade bomb was found In an ash II
art. which had just arrived 70 re- D
love the palace refuse. How the mis-.
e got into the cart is a mystery and u
lie police are examining It to see II u
lie charge had been removed. D
Seven republican irregular prisoners b,
ere executed at Mountjoy prison II
? the Irish Free State government. ir
he men executed were former rail-
ay workers. They were arrested q
var Kildare fortnight ago for tear
g up rails and threatening to wreck In
aims. sc
james Dvyer who was secretary Of a
g peace committee appointed by the ar
cond Dali Eireann TO arrange q \,
uce between the Free ststers and w
e party OF canon De Valera. was 9,
OF dead In bis shop nj Rathmines. 20
Georges cleinencsag srsyod home ~
Pm his Americas pilgrimage ia "a
Dicaiiy hilarious mood, but apparent OF
suffering from fafisu. Tue Tiger ~
'eiyad representatives OF the pross az
bic staieroom as tho liner Parts IN
. entering the port IN