The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-09-25
INCREASE.IN WHEAT TARIFF AND Freight
RATE|REDUCTION, POSSIBLE FARM REMEDY

Washington-(A. PA reduction
destined for export, and an increase
in the present tariff on wheat, are
considered by President Coolidge
and his cabinet as possible remedies
for the ills of the northwestern wheat
farmers. A discussion, which result
ed in no definite decisions, followed
report of the world wheat situat-
ion, prepared by Secretary Wallace,
at the direction of Mr. Coolidge.
Both plans, in the opinion of the
president, are worthy of serious con-
sideration, and as neither requires
action by congress, it is believed that
the president has not changed his
mind against calling congress in
special session.
Spokane Congressional Vote Center
Spokane-(A. P.)-Overcast skies
and threatening rain did not prevent
early voters from casting their bal
lots in the special election in the
Fifth Washington congressional dis
trict. Supporters of State Senator
Myers of Davenport. republican nom
inee, and Superior Judge Hille of
Waterville, democratic candidate, are
centering their efforts on Spokane
county, where the decisive ballOting
is expected to take place.
oklahoma Governor Issues Paper
Oklahoma City-(A. P.)-Governor
Walton's newspaper, "The Record"
issued to "tell the people the truth"
appeared on the streets today. The
first edition contains statements is
sued by the executive to the press
and liberal accounts of testimony
taken by the military courts in Ok
lahoma City and Tulsa Across the
top Of the first page, in heavy type,
is the question, "Are you for Ameri-
can republic, or invisible empire?"
Peasants Surround Moscow
London IA P) A Reuter- dis
patch from Riga says that it is rum
ored that there are masses of in
ing @oscow and Petrograd The ru-
mors are unconfirmed
-. Lives Lost in Flooded Pit. -.
Glasgow-(A. P.) Seventy lives
are believed to have been lost, when
a deep pit at the James Nimm COM
pany's colliery, near Fallirk was
flooded today The water broke
adjoining. Only one man escaped.
Persia Kills Resolution
Geneva. PD The proposed re-
solution for the Interpretation of
article ten, of the League of Nations
covenant, was rejected by the league
assembly in plenary session today.
While Persia alone opposed the reso-
luton unanimous vote was requir-
ed
World Series October 10
New York "a. P) The nine
teen twenty-three worlds series will
open at the Yankee stadium Wednes-
day, October 10, it was decided today
at a meeting of baseball officials,
Commissioner Lands presiding. If
the Giants win the National league
pennant, the games will alternate be-
tween the new Yankee stadium and
the Polo grounds.
To Recommend Coal Legislation
Washington Ia. P) Suggest
ion of the federal coal commission
for the enactment of legislation to
deal with the nations fuel problem,
will be recommended to congress
by President Coolidge.
Ford Offer Status Unchanged
Washington IA. P) The sale of
the sGorgas Steam Power plant to
the Alabama Power company for ap-
three and one-half mil
lion dollars is held by President
Coolidge to have in no way affected
the offer of Henry Ford to buy and
lease the Muscle Shoals properties
in Alabama
May Stop Ford Negotiations
Detroit IA P.)- The sale of the
Gorgas Steam Power plant probably
means that Henry Ford will make no
further bid for the remaining gov
ernment properties at Muscle Shoals,
it is learned here At the Ford Off
ces it was pointed out that Mr.. Ford
had already made it plain that the
Gorgas plant was considered vital
to the economic operation of the
Muscle Shoals property.