Wool Prices Debated As Suit Costs Highlight Wool Use
Salt Lake City reports Henry J. King claiming wool price rises will lift clothing costs. Dr. W. S. McClure counters that Boston wool rates and scoured wool prices have not surged in 90 days, noting typical suits require about 62 ounces of wool and could cost around 60 dollars, with the "very finest" wool raising only seven dollars of material.
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Fraud Probe Targets Pacific Shipyards Involved In Millions
SAN FRANCISCO January 16 The treasury department appoints William T Hidewell as chief assistant to Bert Schlesinger federal probe into alleged shipyard frauds on the Pacific coast. Oregon Washington and California plants are involved as the US Shipping Board suspends about 37 million dollars in claims awaiting the investigation outcome.
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William T. Hidewell
Treasury Department
Bert Schlesinger
United States Attorney
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California
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Palmer
United States Shipping Board
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Justice Dept Probes Pacific Coast Shipyards For Fraud
Officials disclosed an inquiry into financial transactions tied to Pacific coast ship building firms. Information suggests seven large shipbuilding corporations may be implicated, though identities remain undisclosed likely until federal indictments are issued and served.
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Department of Justice
Man Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder in Fiancée Killing
In Los Angeles on January 16, Harry New was found guilty of second degree murder for the July 4 shooting and killing of his fiancée Freda Lesser near Topanga Canyon. The jury returned the verdict after a four hour deadlock. A mental evaluation was recommended and Le Compte Davis announced plans for a new trial Monday, with sentencing to follow.
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Gavin W. Craig
le Compte Davis
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Ex Soldiers to Receive Wage Gap Under New Bill
Washington January 17 Soldiers and sailors serving in the war would be paid the difference between their civilian incomes and government pay under a bill by Representative Mc Glennon. A three cabinet officer commission plus the director of the war risk bureau would set an equitable maximum and minimum award.
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Poles Seen as Key Barrier Against Bolshevism
Secretary Baker and General Bliss testified on plans to fund European food imports and supply Poland with military aid. The plan includes a $150 million credit to buy American food while Allies would provide arms to Poland to deter Bolshevik spread, seen as protecting civilization.
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