Government moves to probe food price gouging
Wilson orders a Justice Department inquiry into rising food costs amid European war fears. McReynolds to report on legal action and if new laws are needed while commerce and agriculture agencies join the probe. New York also launches a city and district attorney led inquiry into price increases and hoarding.
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Senate Ratifies Eighteen Peace Pacts
Washington reports the Senate approved eighteen peace treaties with foreign nations establishing international commissions for inquiry before armed action. Treaties cover Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, Denmark, Italy, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Persia, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, and Chile. Debates over Dominican Republic and Panama stalled action.
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War's impact on US agriculture eyed by Houston
Washington August 13 Secretary Houston discussed wartime effects on agriculture in the United States noting America remains the principal undisturbed food producer. He warned German and Austrian control of the seas would hinder food exports while Allied sea dominance would still allow most American products to reach markets, stressing corn and other crops face export declines and price shifts ahead.
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Halifax Citizens Coal Suffolk Crew Rested After Relief
Halifax citizens from all walks stood to coal the British cruiser Suffolk upon its arrival. A few hundred volunteers from the Mauretania crew, the Sixty third regiment, and locals lent a hand, allowing the cruiser’s crew to take a much needed rest.
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Italy mobilizes on Alpine front against Austria
Geneva reports Italy has mobilized between 200000 and 250000 troops on the Swiss and Austrian fronts as a precautionary measure. All high passes over the Alps are guarded.
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Britain declares war on Austria hungary world war text
London announces that Britain and Austria-Hungary are in a state of war since midnight. The British foreign office dispatch explains France declared war on Austria-Hungary after declaring war on Serbia. Paris confirms France’s war declaration against Austria-Hungary.
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No Loans for War Won’t Be Floated by Wilson Plan
President Wilson leans toward neutrality to keep the United States secure in the current crisis and avoid postwar effects as cabinet members prepare to discuss dissuading loan flotations to France. Bankers argue loans are purely commercial and seek no government aid, only neutrality-not violating assurances.
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Banker J P Morgan Arrives to Confer With Wilson on European Crop Movement
J P Morgan has arrived to attend a conference with President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo with bankers and business men to devise a plan for moving crops to Europe. It is unclear if foreign loan discussions will form part of the talks during his cap...
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Kodak Finishing Ad at Moore and Sons
Kodak finishing supplies and accessories offered by Moore and Sons at 42 North Broad Street. Mail orders receive prompt attention. Grant Blag.
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