Wholesale food prices show drop nationwide
Wholesale food dealers cut prices on vegetables meats and fruits in July to August quotes, with substantial declines in potatoes and pork loins. Drops appear across Boston New York Philadelphia and Chicago as overall costs ease despite producer price indices remaining high.
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Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
Bureau of Markets
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Baltimore
Department of Agriculture
Fair grounds prepped for Athens county fair week
Secretary Gill of Athens county works to prepare the fair grounds for the week long event. He aims to add a carnival and possible fireworks at night with wiring begun today. Livestock exhibits are planned to be large, while vegetable displays will be replaced by amusements. Hoaglan Brothers provide chariot and running races and the Rainbow Band will perform Thursday night and Friday for Soldier Day.
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Gill
Athens County Fair
Hoaglan Brothers
Rainbow Band
Three Killed in Auto Train Crash at Baker's Crossing
In Marion Ohio on August 12 a passenger train struck an automobile at Baker's Crossing on the Big Four line five miles west. Victims are Charles Tobin 60 his wife 55 and daughter Margie D Tobin 26 all from Delaware Ohio. They were en route from Delaware to Tobin's farm in Van Wert county.
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Marion
Ohio
Baker's Crossing
Big Four
Here
Charles Tobin
Margie D. Tobin
Delaware
Tobin
van Wert County
Boy, 14, Shot Himself after Mishap in Lima
Carl Hardesty of Lima Ohio was in critical condition after attempting to fire a revolver. The bullet lodged in the back of his skull and a gum shot shattered his mouth when he tried to blow out smoke from the barrel. Doctors said he may recover.
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Lima O
Carl Hardesty
State investigates Strazisan tragedy findings and aid proposal
A. W. Caldwell of the state child welfare department said if the Strazisan home conditions had been known the seven children might have been supported with ten to fifteen dollars weekly, preventing the tragedy. The probe follows Washington coverage and aims to stop similar cases.
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A. W. Caldwell
Child Welfare Department
State Board of Charities
Kimberly
Washington, D. C
G. A. R. Will Hold Meet in Columbus
The Fifty third national encampment of the G A R will meet in Columbus September 10. It may be the last big gathering for the class of 61 to 65. The local chapter urges all honorably discharged Civil War soldiers to join to qualify for reduced car fare and the parade. Send names to Eli Roush, Post Commander, for application blanks.
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Columbus
Eli Roush
Prisoners Escape Lima State Hospital Wall
Two or three inmates scaled a 22 foot wall and escaped from the Lima state hospital for the criminal insane Monday evening. Guards aided by police and deputies conducted a search across the area today.
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Lima, O
Lima State Hospital
Liberty
Rural mail carriers convene in Canton Ohio
Hundreds of rural letter carriers from across Ohio gather in Canton for a three day Ohio Rural Letter Carriers Association convention. Mayor Poorman welcomes delegates and Postmaster W D Caldwell offers greetings. A banquet by the Stark County Letter Carriers Association is planned for this evening.
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Canton
Ohio
Ohio Rural Letter Carriers Association
Poorman
W. D. Caldwell
Stark County Letter Carriers’ Association
Athens Township Selects Teachers for Mechanicsburg, Jackville
At a Saturday meeting the Athens township school board reelected O. E. Friv Clara L. Blume and Nellie Watson for Mechanicsburg and announced Miss Lois Glancey’s resignation from Jackville. Edna Moore will transfer to Jackville and Ralph Oxley will join Union school. The Blackburn schoolhouse will be sold and the board approved books handling at The Plains and bulk supply purchases.
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Athens Township School Board
S. K. Mardis
Mechanicsburg
O. E
Pearley Gaskill
Gaskill
Budget Commission
Bureau of Inspection
Government to Sell Two Million Blankets
The War Department announced the public sale of 2,000,000 surplus blankets in wool and cotton blends. Prices range from 6 dollars for new wool to 1.25 dollars for reclaimed cotton blankets, with selections via post offices and municipal channels.
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Washington
War Department
Inventor Unveils Compact Tent Frame Doubling as Garage
Inventor introduces a tent with a specially shaped frame that converts into a compact garage with minimal wasted space. The design promises practical versatility for portable shelter and vehicle housing in tight areas.
Senate seeks new wheat standards to stop farmer defrauding
The senate agriculture committee called for changing wheat standards to safeguard farmers after a nationwide protest. They say heat shriveling cuts value to 1.50 dollars a bushel while mills seek high grade flour from lower grades. Committee head Gronna will present findings to Julius Barnes of the U S grain corporation.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
United States
Gronna
Julius Barnes
United States Grain Corporation
Court sustains seizure of 150000 pounds pork in hoarding case
In Columbus Ohio Prosecutor Hugo N Schlessinger wins a battle in the cold storage food case. The court of appeals upholds Judge Duncan's seizure and sale order but restricts the receiver from selling the pork for three days. The ruling supports action against food hoarding and may prompt a supreme court appeal.
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Columbus
Ohio
Hugo N. Schlessinger
Franklin Conty
Court of Appeals
Columbus Packing Company
Duncan
Supreme Court
Trusted employee vanishes with bank loss in Lorain
Assistant Cashier William E. Treble disappears after a $100,000 shortage sparks a bank run in Lorain. About 200 foreigners queue for savings while Police maintain order. State examiner George Walter vows full repayment. bank resources rest at $3,000,000 and Treble’s whereabouts remain unknown since August 5. Treble started as an office boy and served thirty years.
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Lorain
William E. Treble
City Bank
State Bank
George Walter
Cleveland
Treble
Ready to Start New Drive on Hoarders
Washington August 12 President Wilson asked Congress for authority to use the secret service against profiteers and food hoarders and for an appropriation of 175000 to fund the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Secret Service
Bremen Sub Crew Returns from British Prison Camp
The Bremen submarine crew, missing since August 1916 on the Bremen voyage to New London Connecticut, has been released and returned to Bremen from a British prison camp, per the Vossische Zeitung. This marks the first indication of the submarine's fate after three years.
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Berlin
Bremen
Deutschland
Vossische Zeitung
Germany
New London
Soldiers to be honored at Athens fair for members of the armed forces
Athens hosts a county fair on August 21 to welcome about eighteen hundred soldiers sailors and marines. A special train and local transport will bring them. no uniforms required. Free admission to shows is provided with a registration ticket and a $1.50 savings book. Rainbow Band plans three concerts and a full day of activities. Citizens are urged to bring a picnic lunch for at least one service member, with registration at two booths run by Red Cross chapters.
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Athens County
Glouster
Court House
Rainbow Band
Nelsonville
Red Cross
Athens
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Demand Higher Wages
Three hundred delegates from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen met in Cleveland Ohio on August 12 to formulate wage demands. The group represents every railroad in the United States and Canada in session.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Unite States
Canada
Millfield crushes Athens 28 to 0 in one-sided Sunday game
Millfield dominated Athena with hard hitting and Barick's effective pitching as Athens managed only five singles. Breston allowed 30 hits for Athens while Millfield previously shut out Corning 27 to 0. Local team seeks stronger opposition and invites teams to schedule games. Buchtel visits Sunday for a tougher contest.
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Millfield
Athena
Barick
Breston
Athens
Harick
Corning
R. H. Wade
Buchtel
Doctor Killed in Fall From Auto Near Cleveland
Dr. Roy Jones 27 died after falling from the rear of an automobile truck near Willoughby while en route to Cleveland. He reportedly jumped onto the tailboard during a trip home from a Latter Day Saints meeting at Kirkland when the tailboard dropped.
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Cleveland, O
Roy Jones
Willoughby
Will misdated deed sparks divorce and property return bid
Konstantin Zollen signed a document he believed to be his will while ill in Chicago. The paper proved invalid, prompting him to seek a divorce and a re transfer of property to himself.
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Chicago
Ill
Konstantin Zollen
Deaf audience reads sermon from board in Kansas City
Fifty deaf attendees in Kansas City gathered for Rev. C. C. Schrader's sermon. They sat in front rows to read his remarks from a blackboard, showing active participation and silent interpretation of the message.
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Kansas City
Rev
C. C. Schrader
Ohio River Stages Report for Pittsburg Area
Ohio River stages today show Point Bridge 5.8 feet, Davis Island 9.2 feet, Herr's Island 5.8 feet, Peaver Dam 8.6 feet, and Parkersburg 10.7 feet, all falling.
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Pittsburg
Point Bridge
Davis Island
Herr’s Island
Peaver Dam
Parkersburg
SUGGESTION FOR REDUCING H. C. L. BY CO-OP BUYING
Congressman M Clyde Kelly of Braddock Pa proposes direct marketing and co operative buying via community centers to defeat the H C L He supports an amendment to a House resolution enabling the War and Post Office departments to sell surplus army food through the parcels post.
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M. Clyde Kelly
Braddock
War Department
Post Office Department
Grand jury to probe food spoilage to raise prices in Ohio
Cleveland officials report the county grand jury will hear charges that foodstuffs were deliberately allowed to spoil to boost prices. Prosecutor Doerfler plans to summon several commission house men and pursue jail for those responsible. Also, county food administrators postpone organizing the fair price committee until state official Croxton returns from vacation.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Special County
Doerfler
Commission House
Fair Price Committee
United States
Palmer
C. C. Roueche
County Food Administration
Roueche
Fred P. Croxton
Columbus
Croxton
Sleepy Hollow to Buries Carnegie in New York Private Service
LENOX Massachusetts August 12 The body of Andrew Carnegie steel magnate who died here yesterday will be buried in Sleepy Hollow and no New York funeral service will be held A private service will be conducted Thursday by Rev Benson N Wyman and Rev Dr William Pierson Merrill before a special train takes the body to Tarrytown for burial in a purchased lot.
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Lenox
Mass
Andrew Carnegie
Sleepy Hollow
Tarrytown
N. Y
Carnegie
New York
Benson N. Wyman
Lenox Congregational Church
William Pierson Merill
Brick Presbyterian Church
Shadow Brook
Tarrytown N. Y
Canton City Election Cites Eight Mayoral Candidates and Bond Vote
Canton voters will choose among eight mayoral candidates eight candidates, five Republicans and three Democrats, while also deciding on a $1,280,000 waterworks bond issue. A light turnout is expected.
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Canton
Ohio
Prince of Wales Lands in St John’s Harbor
The cruiser Dragon bearing the Prince of Wales entered the inner harbor at 11 o'clock and will land at the government pier at noon. The Dragon carried him from the Renown and was escorted by the Dauntless in St John’s Newfoundland.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Dragon
Prince of Wales
Inner Harbor
Government Pier
Prince
England
Senate Pressure Grows For Quick Treaty Action
In Washington Aug 12 mild reservationists push for ratification of the peace treaty. A conference of reservation supporters aims to persuade Democrats to accept terms while critics accuse Wilson of withholding key records from Paris. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will quiz State Department expert David H Ler on Paris proceedings as Senator Lodge prepares to speak on the league.
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L. C. Martin
United Press
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Ban Ha
Paris
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
David H
Ler
State Department
Lodge
League
America
Actors Strike Sparks Lawsuits Across Broadway as Theatre Leaders Clash
The Actors' Equity Association faces $500000 in damages in a U S court suit filed by theatre managers led by Mer Hef Troop. They seek injunctions to keep actors from striking and blocking performances including the Ziegfeld Follies while Shubert interests prepare further actions. Named figures include Joseph Stanley Bernard Ernest Truex Eddie Mary Florence Nash Fred Stone Otis Skinner Ella Nazimova Julia Sanderson and many more as theatres reopen or shift to film amid the dispute.
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Ing Managers’ Association
Have
United States
Actor’s Equity Association
di Florens
Joseph Stanley
Bernard
Ernest Truex
Eddie Mary
Florence Nash
Fred Stone
Otis Skinner
Ella Nazimova
JuHa Sanderson
Francis X Bushman
Richard Carle
Douglas Fairbanks
Williams. Hart
Laurette Taylor
J. Forbes Roberston
Cyril Maude
Robert Edeson
Blanche Ring
William and
Dustin Farnum
Elsie Ferguson
Lyric Theater
Legit
E. H. Southern
Equity Association
David Warfield
Mrs. Fiske
Henry Miller
Howard Kyle
Despondent Newark Mother Takes Poison Over Costs
Mrs. Catharine Wohlford killed herself with poison after lamenting high living costs that strained her finances and left her five children in poor health. Neighbors reported she voiced that rising prices made it hard to keep the children alive.
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Newark
N. J
Catharine Wohlford
Wohlford
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