Coal men urged to cut prices amid war effort warning
Four hundred coal operators gathered in Washington as Secretary Lane urged them to lower prices for oil and coal to aid the war. He warned the country cannot tolerate profiteering and urged a large policy from large men. Commissioner Fort warned the government would seize mines if prices stay high. Trials in New York referenced price agreement prosecutions under the Sherman law involving coal producers in Virginia and West Virginia.
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Washington, D. GC
Lane
Coul
Pershing
France
White House
Fort
Fderal Trade Commission
Daniela
United States
Baseball Results and Prices Report
AL games list Cleveland sweep over St Louis and Boston and Chicago outcomes with Detroit. The White House price inquiry notes canned vegetables cost about double wholesale prices, FTC says to curb speculative pricing. Standings show Chicago leading with 40 wins, Boston 37, New York 35, Detroit 20, Cleveland 32, Washington 28, St Louis 27, Philadelphia 19.
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Cleveland
St. Louis
Boston
Washington
Chicago
Detroit
New York
Philadelphia
Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Lawmaker Says State Can Set Prices For Bread And Coal
Boston June 27 United States District Attorney George W Anderson Jerday told the constitutions convention committee on public affairs that the state constitution permits the legislature to fix the price of bread and coal and that an amendment is unnecessary. He warned that allowing cities to deal in life’s necessities could conflict with federal practice and noted possible supply issues if Massachusetts prices diverge from Rhode Island.
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Boston
United States
George W. Anderson
Jerday
Constitutions
Convention Committee
Anderton
Anderson
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Canned Goods Prices and Commission Statement
The article notes average prices for corn 17e, poms 180, and tomatoes 2He with a warning that many items sell at higher prices than last year. A statement says the commission will expose any extortion if complaints arise next autumn and winter and will investigate quantities purchased by dealers to curb speculation after inquiries from about 2000 canning factories.
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Belryz
Vermont Exemption Boards Appointed for Wartime Service
Local wartime exemption boards have been named in 19 Vermont counties under the May 18 1917 act. Rutland county will have two boards yet to be selected. The appointments list includes county sheriffs surgeons clerks and postmasters across Caledonia Chittenden Essex Franklin and other counties with officials named in St Albans Newport Montpelier and Burlington.
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Addison County
Calhoun
Allan T
Middlebury
Dean
Charles JH
Salisbury
Inwright
Rufus
Bennington
Crvin
Albert C
Manchester
Goodall
Shakshober
Jacob
Albro P
St Johnebury
Chittenden
O'Sullivan
D. Ki
Winooski
Allen
Lyman
Burlington
Russell
C.J
Essex County
Thurston
John W
Ts Jund Pond
H. E. Sargent
St Albans
Hubbard
George A
Guildhall
Franklin County
Brigham
Bakersfield
Davidson
Alan
St. Albans
Stevens
George C
Wright
J. 1
Solero
Branch
George H
Grandi
Tudhope
Charles H
Lamoille
Strong
Walter D
Hyde Park
Bates
Charles W
Morrinville
Waite
Smith B
Orange County
Knight
Philadelphia
Newbury
Rumrill
C. J
New York
Randolph
Darling
Hale K
Chikago i
Cheleen
Laouia
Orleans County
Miller
Oscar
New
Cincinnati
Port
Flanchard
J. F
Sturgeon
Newport
Brooklyn
Henry B
New Boston
Pittsburg
Washington County
Tilden
George N
Barre
Woodruff
J. H
Woodstock
Rutland County
Vermont
Wilson
Newton D. Baker
National League Yesterday's Scores Card
Brooklyn hosts doubleheader with Boston as both games end in draws and losses. New York and Philadelphia split a 10 inning affair in Philadelphia while St Louis and Chicago push deep into extra innings for a split. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh tie in a city matchup as the circuit slate wraps.
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Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
St. Lowie
St. Louis
Chicago
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
ISIX Officials Held for Election Fraud in Indianapolis
Chief of Police Perrott and six other city officials were convicted by a jury of conspiring to commit election fraud in the 1914 election and are out on bail. Judge Geiger set July 19 for a motion for a new trial. Frank M. Johnson was acquitted. The case related to preventing a negro from voting and exposed conditions in 1914 city elections.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Perrott
Geiger
Roy A. Poppe
Wayland Sanders
Morton G Hulse
Lee Stringer
Herman F. Adam
Vity Aeer
Frank M. Johnson
Recruiting Boom Aims at Draftee Volunteers in War Effort
Washington officials forecast a rush of enlistments as a recruiting week is announced to expand the pool of men eligible for the draft. The plan favors those aged 31 to 40 and aims to place veterans in the field alongside younger draftees under seasoned officers with siege equipment.
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Washington, D.C
War Department
Ee Se Ae Tequesta
Rotire
Wikem
Imen
Russia Finding Her Poise Again
Russia’s envoy to the United States Senate says the revolution's outcome will favor democracy. He argues disaffection in the army is temporary, vows calm handling of disorganizing elements, and asserts Russians rally around freedom banners.
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Washington
B.A. Dakhmetiv
United States Senate
Hess
M. Bakhinetief
Frais
Russia
Senate
Gore
Oklahoma
Congreve
Rowaia
Helton Band Seeks Early Enlistment with Marines
The Helton Kansas music group plans to join the United States Marine Corps band program. Walter P L Santth of Chicago arrived to facilitate enlistments and signups. The town’s musicians hope to secure positions with the Marines and begin training soon.
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Chicago
Walter PL Santth
United States Marine Band
Helton
Mexico at Peace Report Says Border Quiet
Private secretary to President Car trance reports calm across the border. Sen Aptonis, June 27, notes the envoy in Francisco en route to Washington to deliver a message amid ongoing diplomatic concerns.
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Sen Aptonis
President Car
Trance
Francisco
Washington
Wilson
Mexico
Brattleboro Engagement Suit Leaves Key Details Unclear
In Brattleboro a breach of promise suit over an engagement between Gilbert Winsor and Grace Pike unfolds. Counsels for Pike claim Winsor sought to control Pike property and offered an improper proposition. engagement ended mutually. Items bought, the engagement ring, and a note on a veiled loan feature in dispute. Hodges not confirmed.
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Rhattleboro
Gilbert J. Winsor
Grace A. Pike
Brattleboro
Winsor
Miss Pike
Frank EK
Barber
Clarence M. Miller
Agnes Hike
Western Avenue
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A. M. Flanders
North Main Street
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Hart Schaffner & Marx
No. Main St
Barre, Vt
Tel
Hart Schaffner & Mare
U.S. Senate
Helton, Kan
OSI
Tandaro Dilco
Standard Oil Company of
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Buffalo
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