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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1917
Page
1
A Beakly editorial voice argues against rapid bread price cuts, labeling a sharp reduction in bakers’ product as visionary but cautioning against destabilizing supply and costs. The piece stresses steady pricing and market balance amid rising production pressures.
Washington reports Herbert Hoover says a 16 ounce loaf may drop to 10 cents or stay at 8 cents only if bakers retailers and consumers cut waste and standardize loaf size. Corby supports slight 10 cent goal but warns standardization is difficult due to ingredient costs. Officials say no price cuts without a national plan and voluntary action. The wheat price committee and flour profits are outlined amid ongoing controls and a wheat corporation is set to start tomorrow with seed wheat excluded from the schedule. Farmers need about 60000000 bushels for upcoming planting.
New York Aug 31 The food administration grain corporation will begin to buy and distribute the U S wheat crop at the base price fixed by President Wilson of 2 20 a bushel for No 1 northern at Chicago The move was announced at grain corporation headquarters in New York Tonight The arrangement with mills continues.
The Standard reports that Polish troops are ordered to enter active operations while the peace council finds no viable retreat. Von Bethmann-Hollweg is reportedly irritated by recent disclosures as domestic bread prices are not expected to fall soon.
Washington, Aug 31. Senate action on the war profits section of the war tax bill appears near certain with vote expected on amendments. Debate pits Johnson 80 percent levy against supporters of higher rates. Harding Smoot defend current plan while Hollis Gronna urge tougher levies.
Washington reports the treasury tentatively schedules the next Liberty loan campaign for October 1 with subscription books closing November 1 unless altered. Officials hint the offer may total about 3 billion dollars and the advertising plan hinges on Congress and cost approval. Secretary McAdoo urges Liberty loan committees to reinforce organization and coordinate with federal reserve banks.
Minneapolis August 31 The People's Council of America for Democracy and Peace plans to hold its national peace conference in Chicago or Milwaukee, with Washington as a backup. Leaders split over venue after a late conference, some insisting on Chicago others Washington or Milwaukee. Delegates moved by train arrangements as tensions rise over where the meeting will take place with officials warning against delays.
Peace conference delegates from the East arrive in Chicago with no meeting place decided. A committee will seek a venue, while delegates stay on the train. A petition to move to Minneapolis gains limited support despite Minnesota governor opposition. Miss Crystal Eastman and A W Ricker push for Minneapolis as Morris Hillquit has only one committee seat.
Seattle August 31 More than 12000 workers in Seattle shipyards and plants forged in shipbuilding materials were set to strike next Wednesday to press for a general wage rise. The unions seek about 7 percent increases and a $6 daily minimum for mechanics, after six weeks of talks failed to produce an accord. The Seattle Metal Trades council issued formal notice to noncomplying companies.
Washington Aug 31 Republican leaders in the house said they would renew their fight for a congressional war expenditures committee after the ways and means committee favored the war bond and certificates bill. The amendment, offered by Representative Moore, was defeated along party lines in committee though several Democrats approved it, and Republicans hoped for Democratic support on the floor.
Fort Riley Kan Aug 31 Major General Leonard E Wood said at a reception that two and a half to four million American soldiers may fight on French battlefields before victory. He urged universal service and civilian support for the Red Cross and YMCA, and called for large crops and economical effort to aid the war.
Edward Taylor, arrested as he came from the cottage where Edward Wheede was besieged by hundreds of policemen for four hours, gave officers valuable information tonight in clearing up robberies and murders in the last two years. He described how Wheede organized and led the gang, how the loot was divided, and outlined a $50,000 robbery planned for tomorrow as the master stroke of the outlaw band.
Dispatch from Vienna reports Central Powers to redeploy Polish auxiliaries under Austrian German command as Allied offensives press. Poland may form a government and enter independent status while Polish legions face front-line duties beyond Poland as training and recruitment continue. Copenhagen chatter links missteps to military necessity.
Berlin reports the foreign office told the Associated Press that Germany and Austria will proceed to complete the Polish state's organization despite the retirement of the Polish council of state. Occupation powers say negotiations are virtually complete and have assigned tasks to the recalcitrant state council.
Berlin reports that ex chancellor Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg criticized James W. Gerard for attributing imagined war aims to him in Belgian terms. He defended his Reichstag pledges on Belgian guarantees and warned against fictional quotes. He noted ethics of disclosures and cited harvesting time at Hohensing estate as he avoided politics.
Newport Rhode Island August 31 The Italian aeronautic mission led by Maj R Perfetti called for gigantic air cruisers to end the submarine menace by attacking German bases The plan envisions aircraft carrying 25 or more men built in the United States flown across the Atlantic with a potential $5 000 000 funding from the US government or patriotic donors Rear Admiral Bradley A Fiske supported the plea noting the war against a formidable foe and calling it a struggle with intellect and evil
Paris August 31 Louis J Malvy minister of the interior in the French cabinet has resigned.
Washington dispatch reports Montana will see generally fair skies and a rise in temperatures on Saturday with similar conditions likely on Sunday. Some locations may experience milder evenings as heat eases later in the weekend.
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